2020 Offseason Thread

[ojandpizza]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

I definitely think they would trade Wall, especially if it’s true he wants out, the issue is nobody is going to offer anything worthwhile until they see he can still play.

I can’t imagine they have any sort of excitement towards see how a post achilles tear Wall looks next to Bertans when they were barely over .500 with Porter, Oubre, Bogdanovic, and pre achilles tear Wall.

Guys on NBA radio seems to think he would be gone if they could get anything, but don’t see offers coming in until teams see that he can at least look like a starting level guard again.


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[Majingir]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

Alex isn't a bum he can play so a good spot for him



@ShamsCharania



Free agent center Alex Len has agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors, sources tell

@TheAthleticNBA

The C tandem of Len/Baynes could be decent.

[ojandpizza]

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Zach Lowe said that the Celtics making a conscious decision to avoid Myles Turner. Basically, they'd rather have Tristan Thompson 2 years at $18M, than Myles Turner at 3 years $54M. Lowe said that did their research on Turner's trade value around the league and basically, he didn't have that much value.

Maybe Pop choosing to play Jaylen Brown over Turner at center FIBA World Cup and a couple of so-so seasons/playoffs has really affected Turner because I believe when he signed most people thought he had a good contract. Not to mention Theis will only make $5M next season and was statistically just as good or better than Turner last year. Although, I'm sure coaching and team style has a lot to do with that, as well.

A potential S&T with Charlotte is still being discussed. Best case scenario Boston gets a large TPE and Charlotte avoids stretching Batum. None of Boston's new players or rookies have been finalized yet so stay tuned.

I get that, and it probably makes more sense from Boston even outside of the money to just have a shorter contract. I do think Turner is a vastly underrated defender, but I'm assuming his trade value has dipped because he hasn't developed much outside of that. He doesn't really rebound all that well for a guy with his size and ability. But that's part of the reason I thought having both him and Sabonis was going to make Indiana so tough. Hasn't panned out.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

I definitely think they would trade Wall, especially if it’s true he wants out, the issue is nobody is going to offer anything worthwhile until they see he can still play.

I can’t imagine they have any sort of excitement towards see how a post achilles tear Wall looks next to Bertans when they were barely over .500 with Porter, Oubre, Bogdanovic, and pre achilles tear Wall.

Guys on NBA radio seems to think he would be gone if they could get anything, but don’t see offers coming in until teams see that he can at least look like a starting level guard again.


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Ironic thing is they actually a better team and guys that fit his “old”(in quotations because nobody knows what the “new” Wall will look like after 2 years away)play style.

Waiting always made the most sense because they were never going to get anything significant until he played.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

Shams reporting Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins nearing a deal


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[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

Damn you’re quick with these signing announcements, King [emoji23]

[illwill10]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

"Some free agents that are still available:

Reggie Jackson
Shabazz Napier
Chris Chiozza (restricted)
Tyler Johnson
Evan Turner
Gary Payton II
Yogi Ferrell
Emmanuel Mudiay
J.J. Barea
Brandon Knight
Shaquille Harrison
Wayne Ellington
Courtney Lee
Frank Jackson
Jordan McRae
Dion Waiters
Troy Daniels
Jamal Crawford
Brandon Ingram (restricted)
Marco Belinelli
Glenn Robinson
Kyle Korver
Thabo Sefolosha
Alize Johnson
Kelan Martin
Malcolm Miller
Treveon Graham
Andre Roberson
Ersan Ilyasova
Frank Kaminsky
Taj Gibson
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Wilson Chandler
Noah Vonleh
DeMarre Carroll
Jared Dudley
Cheick Diallo
Bruno Caboclo
Anthony Tolliver
Hassan Whiteside
John Henson
Skal Labissiere
Tyson Chandler
Kyle O'Quinn
Caleb Swanigan
Ian Mahinmi
Ante Zizic
Thon Maker"

The notable FAs left. Still some good depth options for teams

Updated the list

[ojandpizza]

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Ironic thing is they actually a better team and guys that fit his “old”(in quotations because nobody knows what the “new” Wall will look like after 2 years away)play style.

Waiting always made the most sense because they were never going to get anything significant until he played.

I'm just not optimistic on the Wall/Beal duo bouncing back and being better than it was before all this. I hope I'm wrong though, that duo was always underrated back when they were doing their thing.

[georgiafan]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

The C tandem of Len/Baynes could be decent.

Len was pretty solid for Atlanta he is fine as a backup he has size and doesn’t try and do to much. I didn’t watch him fora Sacramento I heard he played well

I also really like y’all getting Bembry if he can stay healthy he could make the rotation.

I think a team would take buddy considering what shooters are making now. He might have to be the right situation when you factor in he wants to start. A team might not want to give up a asset for him and kings might not want to give him away. I hope they don’t as I need them to match that offer sheet lol


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[jfsolo]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

The C tandem of Len/Baynes could be decent.

Toronto is good at utilizing players in a way that maximizes their strengths unlike so many other teams.

[Majingir]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

Toronto is good at utilizing players in a way that maximizes their strengths unlike so many other teams.

Also, this is the first time ever that Len is on a playoff team. Outside of his first 2 seasons, all others in his career I believe were on teams with under 35 wins.

Losing Gasol and getting these 2 guys is a good upgrade, but whether or not they could help fill the void left with no Ibaka is a diff story.

But no way Raptors are finished yet. With all the guards on the team, perhaps someone is getting moved.

[georgiafan]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

incase you missed this when schefter broke the Bembry signing IMG_0038.jpg


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[Majingir]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

I'm guessing Ibaka to Clippers was because they might have been only team to offer him a 2nd year?

Raptors and Rockets seemed like 2 possible destinations. Raptors offered him 12m for 1 year, didnt seem like they cared to offer a 2nd. And now Rockets signing Cousins to a 1 year deal makes me think if they did contact Ibaka, it was also only a 1 year deal as well.

incase you missed this when schefter broke the Bembry signing [ATTACH]185360[/ATTACH]


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Is this because Woj doesn't get Raptors leaks like he does from most other teams?

[ojandpizza]

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Windhorst seems to think AD is taking his time with his contract to wait and see what Giannis does. If Giannis doesn't sign his super max extension it is believed that AD will sign a 1+1 and the Lakers will enter the Giannis sweepstakes with teams like Miami, Toronto, etc..

1.) With AD's injury history I'm not sure this is the best approach for him.

2.) 1+1 also makes sense for him even if they aren't Giannis hunting, LeBron's window is going to close at some point.

3.) Giannis and AD sounds like incredibly fun basketball to watch as a fan, but also as a fan I don't really want to see Giannis form a team with 3 of the top 5 players in the league.. Arguable the top 3 players in the league.

4.) The rest of the Lakers roster would likely be Kuz, THT, and minimum contracts.. Although I'm not really sure how the exception signings carry over, so perhaps Wes and Trez also remain on the roster.

5.) I would rather see him join Miami if he's going to leave.

6.) I still believe he's signing his max deal to stay.

[illwill10]

Re: 2020 Offseason Thread

"Marc Gasol has signed his two-year, $5.3M deal with the Lakers, source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. No team or player option in second season.'

"The Kings, I’m told, have until 11:59 PM ET tonight to make their decision on matching Atlanta’s four-year, $72 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic ... if Sacramento wishes to take it to the buzzer"
Only reason, I see them waiting is to decide whether to move Hield.