NBA News: Offseason

[ShelC]

Hey, you wanna make an omelet...

[carey]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

[Indy]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

Based on the history of foot problems like this, would you?

[Ring_Wanted]

This sucks, and not just for the 76rs. I really wanted to watch Simmons. The kid put up a show at summer league with his passing. Anyway, don't risk it.

Btw, speaking of the 76rs, when are they going to trade one of their centers? BC recently 'answered' to Noel about their logjam, saying the kids are not in a position to dictate things, but the issue is more than real. Still interested in Okafor.

[TOO]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

Whats 1 more tanktastic season? #Process

[Mori Chu]

I would hope that the Suns try to avoid signing players repped by Rich Paul.

[SDC]

miami playing like phoenix of 2014

[carey]

Anyone up for some sweet, sweet Dragic schadenfreude? http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/gora ... for-101016

[AmareIsGod]

He got paid. That's what he wanted.

[Ring_Wanted]

So midseason trade to the Knicks for Rose and a '18 1stR confirmed haha.

[ShelC]

If Durant wins a title with GS this year would he go to Miami? He'd have Dragic, Winslow and Whiteside and in the East, would only be behind LBJ and the Cavs.

On the other hand, I think the Heat can still be somewhat competitive in the east this year if Whiteside is the real deal. He's the x-factor. I think Winslow will improve some more, and if Dragic has the ball in his hands, he can make plays or score the ball but he needs that big with him. And Spo is good enough to adjust and get the most out of that roster.

[Mori Chu]

He'll get lots of minutes and get the ball in his hands. And he has a big man (Whiteside) to throw it to down low, and an athletic rookie (Winslow) or two running next to him. They won't make the playoffs, but he'll be fine.

[JCSunsfan]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

He wants to be rookie of the year. He would have to wait for next year to do that. This is not about his health. Its about his brand. It stinks.

[Indy]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

He wants to be rookie of the year. He would have to wait for next year to do that. This is not about his health. Its about his brand. It stinks.

It is about protecting his future and not turning into the multitude of top 5 picks that played on bad wheels and never amounted to much. It would be stupid for him to play AT ALL until the top specialists in the world (not the team physicians/specialists) tell him he is 100%.

[carey]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

He wants to be rookie of the year. He would have to wait for next year to do that. This is not about his health. Its about his brand. It stinks.

It is about protecting his future and not turning into the multitude of top 5 picks that played on bad wheels and never amounted to much. It would be stupid for him to play AT ALL until the top specialists in the world (not the team physicians/specialists) tell him he is 100%.

O.k., sure. Ruling it out before the season even starts? Before rehab even starts? It's clear his image is more important than his team and we'll see how well that sits w/ the other guys in the locker room.

[Indy]

Rich Paul ruining the 76ers season before it even starts: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/3 ... bron-james
https://twitter.com/975TheFanatic/status/783034942997561344

He wants to be rookie of the year. He would have to wait for next year to do that. This is not about his health. Its about his brand. It stinks.

It is about protecting his future and not turning into the multitude of top 5 picks that played on bad wheels and never amounted to much. It would be stupid for him to play AT ALL until the top specialists in the world (not the team physicians/specialists) tell him he is 100%.

O.k., sure. Ruling it out before the season even starts? Before rehab even starts? It's clear his image is more important than his team and we'll see how well that sits w/ the other guys in the locker room.

Well, first, "his team" would ship him off the second they could get a better offer for him. Sure, I doubt it would happen with his injury, but every single player in the league is a commodity, not a person. So yeah, he is more important than his team. He needs to do what is best for the next 15 years of his career. And if his agent spoke to top ortho docs that do this surgery all the time, and they said give him 9 months to recover fully, then it would be fine for him to tell Philly that. (maybe that didn't happen and he pulled it out of his ass and is just doing it for image, like you say, but that is just as much conjecture as I am using)

[Mori Chu]

I hate Rich Paul, but I don't think this particular situation is much of an issue. It's the agent's job to help protect the player against unnecessary risks. Playing before you are 100% healthy is dumb and risky, and many young players have trouble understanding that.

[JCSunsfan]

I hate Rich Paul, but I don't think this particular situation is much of an issue. It's the agent's job to help protect the player against unnecessary risks. Playing before you are 100% healthy is dumb and risky, and many young players have trouble understanding that.

I have no problem if it is really about his health. But this early in the process, that is really hard to believe. I absolutely believe the thinking right now is about rookie of the year competition and his brand. Players are commodities to their agents too.

[ShelC]

The type of injury can be significant, especially with bigs, so there is some legitimacy in wanting to be cautious. The ROY thing...might be a stretch for me and I'd dismiss it outright if not for Rich Paul.

[SDC]

Anyone up for some sweet, sweet Dragic schadenfreude? http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/gora ... for-101016

the good news though is that he doesnt have to play alongside wade.