NBA 2015-2016 Thread

[The_Niddler]

i think you missed the joke

Had no idea.
Funny shit.

[DRWebs]

Ibaka to the Magic for Oladipo and Ilyasova.

And number 11 pick Sabonis

[DRiccio21]

Someone tell me about Hield's game and how it translates to the nba. And who's the best nba comparable?

elite college scorer.

he'll be able to score still but not convinced he is as much an elite NBA scorer vs better bigger faster defenders. if thats the case i'm not sure what skills he has to warrant that high of a pick.

i would say he'll be useful for sure (worst case a scorer off the bench) and one positive is he's probably ready now. but the issue might end up being that the best you see next year (or maybe in next couple years) is the best you're going to see from him. i hope i'm wrong, he seems like a great dude. i just would rather take my shot on a bigger body with more potential with that high of a pick.

[ReignOnU]

Love that deal for OKC... is it enough to keep Durant this year and Westbrook next? Would be fun to play with Oladipo at the 2 and a workhorse like Sabonis to go with Adams in the paint.

[shel311]

The Wizards are prepared to offer Joakim Noah the full max, 4 years/$120mil?

This can't be real, can it?

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nb ... um=twitter

[Cnasty]

State of the nba!

insert Oprah gif...you get a max contract!

[shel311]

Someone tell me about Hield's game and how it translates to the nba. And who's the best nba comparable?

elite college scorer.

he'll be able to score still but not convinced he is as much an elite NBA scorer vs better bigger faster defenders. if thats the case i'm not sure what skills he has to warrant that high of a pick.

i would say he'll be useful for sure (worst case a scorer off the bench) and one positive is he's probably ready now. but the issue might end up being that the best you see next year (or maybe in next couple years) is the best you're going to see from him. i hope i'm wrong, he seems like a great dude. i just would rather take my shot on a bigger body with more potential with that high of a pick.

Word. Not sure who else was available that may have been a better value.


How about this Cheick Diallo guy, what's his story?

[DRiccio21]

was a huge prospect who never really showed much

at one point he was considered a lottery pick.

[nick]

Thon Maker

[shel311]

was a huge prospect who never really showed much

at one point he was considered a lottery pick.

I'll take it for a 2nd rounder

[DRWebs]

Hard to go wrong with Simmons at number 1 the more I read about his intangibles along with overall game and general consensus that he can develop his jumper. Pretty disappointed the Sixers couldn't engineer a trade for either Kris Dunn or Jamal Murray but maybe something is still in the works. Looks like they took some fliers or some international kids late in the first and there's probably not a better team for that than the Sixers who are years away

[DRiccio21]

Celtics have all these assets and they are just blowing it.

10 picks in 2 years and i don't think they've been able to move anything or acquire anything other than maybe this lottery pick they got this year that is seemingly of any value.

i've been following this story for years now but all this work and Ainge is blowing his shot badly. not to mention his track record of drafting is horrific

[nick]

well what can u do if people dont wanna trade in a meh draft?

[DRiccio21]

well what can u do if people dont wanna trade in a meh draft?

thats not my job to figure out.

you overpay, you do whatever, you just don't keep drafting unusable guys who you're getting bad value for.

they are trying to stash Euro's now, thats typically something smart teams who are too good and dont have a roster spot would do. The C's need to be piling all these picsk and acquiring talent.

The Pacers got Thad Young for a pick, i'm sure Celtics could make something happen.

[shel311]

Lebron has opted out of his contract.

[Cnasty]

Wade opening talks with outsiders as he didn't agree with any Heat negotiations at this point.

It's happening Chrissy!!!

[shel311]

Blake Griffin to NYK for Melo. Lebron & Wade sign with LAC.

Melo/Lebron/Wade/Chris Paul - Team Banana Boat

Make it happen!!!

[The_Niddler]

LeBron is staying put, it is just so he can get the max contract next season.

[Seeitsaveit13]

LeBron is staying put, it is just so he can get the max contract next season.

This. He even basically said that.

[Cnasty]

A couple of nba insiders over here.