THE NBA FREE AGENCY THREAD

[Thomas]

8 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Oh and DFish apparently is trying to make a comeback ... as a player.

It would be fun to see what the result of him running into Matt Barnes on the court would be like. A one way trip face down into the floor I'm guessing. Matt is used to getting tossed from a game here and there.  

[Dejay]

26 minutes ago, Thomas said:

It would be fun to see what the result of him running into Matt Barnes on the court would be like. A one way trip face down into the floor I'm guessing. Matt is used to getting tossed from a game here and there.  

I would most certainly watch that game. Talk about having a possible Maury moment...

[macdaddy]

I think OKC is going to be a lot better than people think.   It wasn't Durant alone taking them to the brink of the finals.   

[Guest]

Just now, macdaddy said:

I think OKC is going to be a lot better than people think.   It wasn't Durant alone taking them to the brink of the finals.   

Yup...on the other thread, they listed them 18th/30 teams, heck no! I put them at 12 at worst.

[AHF]

1 hour ago, macdaddy said:

I think OKC is going to be a lot better than people think.   It wasn't Durant alone taking them to the brink of the finals.   

They've got some good pieces in Adams and Kanter in the frontcourt and potential with their newest athletic tweener guard.

[lethalweapon3]

Don't take a chance, Lance!

Quote

After being selected with the No. 47 overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, Paul Millsap slowly but surely carved out a niche for himself with the Utah Jazz. He spent a few years playing behind Andrei Kirilenko, Mehmet Okur and Carlos Boozer before eventually emerging as a starter in the wake of Boozer’s 2010 departure.

In July 2013, after proving he was an impact player at the NBA level, Millsap agreed to what many believed was a below-market contract with the Atlanta Hawks: $19 million over two years.

After playing out those two seasons, Millsap re-signed with the Hawks in July 2015 on a three-year deal worth $60 million.

It was a rare instance when a player “betting on himself” and opting for a shorter-term contract for less money paid off in the end. Not every player is as fortunate.

Just ask Lance Stephenson.

 

~lw3

[Guest]

Getcha passport ready, Lantz!

Where's all the guise that wanted us to sign this boob?  I guess all 30 teams are wrong about him?

[Guest]

Oh man, LAL what are yi doing?

Guess we know what the Christmas day game soundtrack will be ..."Oh come all Yi faaaaith-ful ....

[AHF]

Don't worry.  I've got the perfect defender to neutalize him:

Ergonomic and has a solid wingspan.

[Guest]

17 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Oh man, LAL what are yi doing?

Guess we know what the Christmas day game soundtrack will be ..."Oh come all Yi faaaaith-ful ....

He can be the offensive wang as you like to say...

[Guest]

35 minutes ago, Spud2Nique said:

He can be the offensive wang as you like to say...

Nzinga will be knocking on your door in 5 ... 4 .... 3 ...

[Dnice]

Some wooing going on during the exhibition games I guess.

 

[Guest]

3 hours ago, Dnice said:

Some wooing going on during the exhibition games I guess.

 

Lol nice!

4 hours ago, kg01 said:

Nzinga will be knocking on your door in 5 ... 4 .... 3 ...

Ummm ur door...back door :-/

[Watchman]

Quick, is Yao Ming available????

[Thomas]

On August 17, 2016 at 0:13 PM, Spud2Nique said:

He can be the offensive wang as you like to say...

Remembering when a certain posting machine wanted us to trade up badly so we could draft Yi. Thank goodness we didn't hitch our wagon to that idea. Let's watch the Lakers suffer some more.  

[lethalweapon3]

Under-30 NBA Free Agents Watch...

 

Lance Stephenson

* Working out with the Pelicans soon.

http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2016/8/29/12697226/2016-nba-free-agency-lance-stephenson-new-orleans-pelicans-workout-ty-lawson

 

Norris Cole

* Has his own apparel line coming out.

* New agent contacting teams, including Timberwolves.

https://friendlybounce.com/2016/08/03/norris-cole-has-his-own-line-of-apparel/

https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/768810966385590272

 

Kevin Seraphin

* Seeking to “revive” himself as a stretch power forward.

* Working out with the Pacers.

* Under pursuit by Barcelona.

http://elitesportsny.com/2016/08/11/knicks-kevin-seraphin-revive-70962/

http://8points9seconds.com/2016/08/31/report-pacers-taking-look-kevin-seraphin/

 

P.J. Hairston

* Working out with the Lakers.

https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/766013736549179392

 

Thomas Robinson

* Says he has “matured so much,” intends to defend and rebound better.

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/thomas-robinson-looking-for-right-situation/

 

Markel Brown

* Balled out at NYC’s Rucker Park with current Nets Chris McCullough, Isaiah Whitehead.

http://elitesportsny.com/2016/08/05/brooklyn-nets-players-rucker-park-69964/

 

Johnny O’Bryant

* Working out with Lakers.

* Agent claims there are “four or five” NBA teams interested.

http://www.woelfelspressbox.com/blog-entry/39/job-patiently-awaits-the-call

 

Cleanthony Early

* Speculated to accept a training camp deal with Knicks, D-League deal afterwards

* Phil Jackson calls his pick a “mistake” after acquiring pick via Knicks-Mavs deal (was alternatively offered Jae Crowder)

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/knicks-primed-to-replenish-its-d-league-talent-pool/194341244

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/08/28/robb-phil-jackson-turned-down-chance-to-acquire-jae-crowder-in-2014/

 

Donatas Motiejunas

* Rockets still holding out on re-signing Restricted Free Agent

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-the-last-restricted-free-agent-donatas-motiejunas-houston-rockets/

 

Whereabouts Unknown

* Ryan Kelly

* Damien Inglis

* Henry Sims

 

~lw3

[Guest]

At least it's Johnny O'Bryant and not Patrick :-)

 

I have a weird feeling that Isaiah Whitehead is gonna ball out and becoming a guy that everyone regrets passing on.

Edited August 31, 2016 by Spud2Nique

[lethalweapon3]

Brand New-bian

~lw3

[macdaddy]

28 minutes ago, lethalweapon3 said:

Brand New-bian

~lw3

Awesome!   Always thought he had more to give when he was a Hawk.   I know it's philly but his per36 numbers last year were 11/10/3 (assists)

[Guest]

26 minutes ago, macdaddy said:

Awesome!   Always thought he had more to give when he was a Hawk.   I know it's philly but his per36 numbers last year were 11/10/3 (assists)

17 games played.