Around the League: The Offseason

[Split T]

No way Cleveland has enough assets to get butler. Butler seems to be very available though. I think Boston is making a mistake not getting him.

[bajanguy008]

Amare was always a unique guy, never expect a normal story with him

“I follow all the laws of Moses, Passover with unleavened bread, Yom Kippur, the culture and law of the land,’’ Stoudemire said. “It was perfect for me. I was able to adapt easily because we all followed the same laws of the Torah.’’

Stoudemire scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds in the Israeli title clincher. But it sounded like he wouldn’t mind one last crack at an NBA title.

http://nypost.com/2017/06/19/amare-stou ... 3-options/

[bajanguy008]

Hmmmm. Interesting....

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account @WojVerticalNBA 2m ago

Sources: As David Griffin departs as Cavs -- "Just couldn't agree on future," source says - Chauncey Billups expected to emerge as candidate

[Superbone]

I also don't think Indiana ships out George if all they get back is a #9 pick and poopy Brandon Knight.

Throw a box of Depends in the deal then.

[bajanguy008]

Haha , Gilbert didn't consult with LeBron before sending Griff on his way and Bron been advocating for him to be given a new contract. Here we go again between those two, this LeBron to LA in 2018 looks more and more realistic

[carey]

I can't believe the Cavs fired Griffin. Wow.

[iLLmatic]

I can't believe the Cavs fired Griffin. Wow.

Is it too late to fire McD and hire Griff to replace?

[carey]

I can't believe the Cavs fired Griffin. Wow.

Is it too late to fire McD and hire Griff to replace?

Yes. Griffin's assistant GM is out the door too. It's very weird to fire your GM days before the draft and working deals to improve your club. This sounds a bit like the Kerr-Sarver situation.

[bajanguy008]

Chad Ford‏Verified account @chadfordinsider

Chad Ford Retweeted Ramona Shelburne
Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets

Lakers trying to acquire *another* first round pick. Have called at least 2 other lottery teams

[bajanguy008]

I can't believe the Cavs fired Griffin. Wow.

Is it too late to fire McD and hire Griff to replace?

Yes. Griffin's assistant GM is out the door too. It's very weird to fire your GM days before the draft and working deals to improve your club. This sounds a bit like the Kerr-Sarver situation.

Hmmmm

LeBron James‏Verified account @KingJames

If no one appreciated you Griff I did, and hopefully all the people of Cleveland! Thanks for what u did for the team for 3 yrs! We got us 1

[EDC]

Chad Ford‏Verified account @chadfordinsider

Chad Ford Retweeted Ramona Shelburne
Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets

Lakers trying to acquire *another* first round pick. Have called at least 2 other lottery teams

I would give up the 4th for Dlo.

[In2ition]

Chad Ford‏Verified account @chadfordinsider

Chad Ford Retweeted Ramona Shelburne
Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets

Lakers trying to acquire *another* first round pick. Have called at least 2 other lottery teams

I would give up the 4th for Dlo.

That seems crazy to me. At least keep moving down the draft board pickimg up assets along the way till you have that pick to trade.

[Sunsfan4life]

Chad Ford‏Verified account @chadfordinsider

Chad Ford Retweeted Ramona Shelburne
Sounds like Lakers are dangling D’Angelo Russell in effort to get another Top 12 pick. Luke Kennard & Zach Collins appear to be targets

Lakers trying to acquire *another* first round pick. Have called at least 2 other lottery teams

I would give up the 4th for Dlo.

I like Russell alot. A Russel/Booker backcourt for the next 10 years would be fire IMO. Esp. being in the same division as the Lakers who choose Ball over him. I would strongly consider it. Comes down too do you want Fox/Tatum or Russel? Suns won't do it without having another deal lined up for Bledsoe I think. I ofcourse would try to get him without giving up 4th, but I don't see a way too unless the Lakers just want to unload him for a future asset (miamis pick?).

[TOO]

I would not give up 4 for DLo. I'd rather just take Fox if you want a PG. At least you know'll he'll defend.

[carey]

I'd give up #4 for DAR only if I could get back in the lottery with a Bledsoe trade. That said, I've heard on Twitter that DAR is kind of dumb & that they have made the defensive schemes as basic as possible and he still has trouble picking them up. Could be it isn't worth it.

[specialsauce]

PASS on Russell

[TOO]

I'd give up #4 for DAR only if I could get back in the lottery with a Bledsoe trade. That said, I've heard on Twitter that DAR is kind of dumb & that they have made the defensive schemes as basic as possible and he still has trouble picking them up. Could be it isn't worth it.

I'd rather take Fox and use Bledsoe to grab Collins if thats the plan.

[carey]

PASS on Russell

Would you pass on trading #4 for Booker? DAR was almost as good. A little less points per game but more assists and rebounds. Booker shot slightly better from the field but took more shots. Again I'd be worried about his defense paired with Booker.

[TOO]

PASS on Russell

Would you pass on trading #4 for Booker? DAR was almost as good. A little less points per game but more assists and rebounds. Booker shot slightly better from the field but took more shots. Again I'd be worried about his defense paired with Booker.

I dont think he was nearly as good. Now I'm not saying Booker was great by any means, but I didnt find DLo very impressive aside from a solid last couple of weeks.

[specialsauce]

PASS on Russell

Would you pass on trading #4 for Booker? DAR was almost as good. A little less points per game but more assists and rebounds. Booker shot slightly better from the field but took more shots. Again I'd be worried about his defense paired with Booker.

Did you watch Laker games?

There's more to players than stats. Just by watching Suns games you can tell Booker is something special. Russell is another dime a dozen average player who is lackadaisical and will make a decent living in the NBA but not really leave any mark on the game. Like Lou Williams. Or Swaggy P. Or JR Smith. Maybe not the same skillset but the same attitude.