2017 NBA off-season thread

Discuss all sports including fantasy and online gambling.

Moderator: Gregg Popabitch

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

capable_keL wrote:Blake Griffin opts out of his contract. Free agent time baby
The clippers are done. It was time to blow that whole thing up anyway.

But look on the bright side, Doc will get to start his son now! :fail:

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

So the Kings actually had a good draft. They should be fun to watch. Hoping that Lonzo fails miserably just because of his dad

User avatar
Ramen
Posts: 6775
Joined: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:02 am

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by Ramen »

not a fan but I watch most of the Lakers games so I'm slightly excited, Lonzos dad is like most of the Lakers fans on the internet tbh :lol:

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

It will be delicious to see lonzo try to deal with adversity in that market. The kid is nowhere near as good as his dad thinks.
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

Merry Xmas knicks fans!

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

It's looking like Melo will stay in NY now...

an-also
Posts: 17310
Joined: Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:24 am
Location: Toronto

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by an-also »

Not sure about how Harden and Paul will compliment each other.

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

an-also wrote:Not sure about how Harden and Paul will compliment each other.
They "fixed" something that wasn't broken. Harden absolutely thrived as a PG last season, why change that?

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

an-also wrote:Not sure about how Harden and Paul will compliment each other.
There is only one basketball.
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

Apparently they really wanted to play together. Who knows why

djjeffresh
Posts: 4259
Joined: Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:39 pm
Location: orlando

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by djjeffresh »

GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:
an-also wrote:Not sure about how Harden and Paul will compliment each other.
They "fixed" something that wasn't broken. Harden absolutely thrived as a PG last season, why change that?
because he was exhausted due to being the sole play maker with ball in hand come playoff time.

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

djjeffresh wrote:
GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:
an-also wrote:Not sure about how Harden and Paul will compliment each other.
They "fixed" something that wasn't broken. Harden absolutely thrived as a PG last season, why change that?
because he was exhausted due to being the sole play maker with ball in hand come playoff time.
Good point, but on the other hand, Harden isn't exactly in the best shape in the world. Further, he doesn't exactly have an infallible playoffs track record either. He's struggled mightily in the playoffs in years past.

Either way, he had his best season of his career playing PG, that's undeniable.

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

Apparently Paul hated Rivers because of his nepotism for his son.
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

an-also
Posts: 17310
Joined: Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:24 am
Location: Toronto

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by an-also »

capable_keL wrote:Apparently Paul hated Rivers because of his nepotism for his son.
Rivers is still living off 2008/Thibs.

Blockhead
I made Daylight, yo!
Posts: 15357
Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:10 am
Location: nyc
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by Blockhead »

Peace out to phil...he was a total piece of shit.

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

an-also wrote:
capable_keL wrote:Apparently Paul hated Rivers because of his nepotism for his son.
Rivers is still living off 2008/Thibs.
They had a legit trade for melo and doc turned down a deal most gm would have done.

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

I have my doubts Phil is done with the nba.

He'll resurface with the Lakers

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

Updated Title Favorites

Warriors -175
Cavaliers +450
Celtics 14 to 1
Rockets 20 to 1 (last week: 37/1)
Spurs 20 to 1 (last week: 12/1)
Wizards 60 to 1
Timberwolves 66 to 1 (pre-draft: 175/1)
Bucks 75 to 1
Pelicans 100 to 1
Heat 125 to 1
Raptors 125 to 1
Lakers 140 to 1
Clippers 150 to 1 (last week: 66/1)
Jazz 150 to 1
Thunder 150 to 1
Trail Blazers 175 to 1
76ers 250 to 1
Grizzles 250 to 1
Nuggets 250 to 1
Hawks 350 to 1
Mavericks 350 to 1
Hornets 400 to 1
Pistons 400 to 1
Knicks 500 to 1 (last week: 350/1)
Pacers 500 to 1 (last week: 200/1)
Bulls 750 to 1 (last week: 200/1)
Kings 1000 to 1
Magic 1000 to 1
Nets 1000 to 1
Suns 1000 to 1
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

Blockhead
I made Daylight, yo!
Posts: 15357
Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:10 am
Location: nyc
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by Blockhead »

GUCCI CONDOMS wrote:I have my doubts Phil is done with the nba.

He'll resurface with the Lakers
Fine with me. He's nothing without elite superstars and his attachment to the triangle in 2017 is beyond retarded.

unclebengi
Posts: 3053
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:10 pm

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by unclebengi »

I really hope PG gets traded to the Celtics. The 'cers don't have a ton of leverage because no one besides the Lakers can really offer a package that could make the Celts up the ante, but they know they can get him in free agency. The Rockets, Wiz, Cavs, etc. don't have what it takes to really put an enticing package together (although I think an Otto Porter, Kelly Oubre, draft pick combo could be enticing).

I also hope Hayward signs there as well because that's the only way I see a team having a legit shot at challenging the Dubs. I'd take a package like- Rozier, Jaylen Brown, Crowder, and a draft pick for PG. Avery Bradley or Marcus Smart or Tatum being included in a deal would only be icing on the cake.

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

Wow, Thunder. Ainge is fucking up missing on him and Butler. If I was a Celtics fan I'd be pissed.

User avatar
Ramen
Posts: 6775
Joined: Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:02 am

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by Ramen »

well that came out of nowhere

alpha
Posts: 13704
Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:53 pm
Location: San Jose, CA
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by alpha »

Blake back to LA.
Rubio a Jazz now with Teague going to Minny.
Steph gets paid.

eternalreflection
I'll Just STFU Now!
Posts: 9178
Joined: Sat May 22, 2004 2:01 am
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by eternalreflection »

capable_keL wrote:Updated Title Favorites

Warriors -175
Cavaliers +450
Celtics 14 to 1
Rockets 20 to 1 (last week: 37/1)
Spurs 20 to 1 (last week: 12/1)
Wizards 60 to 1
Timberwolves 66 to 1 (pre-draft: 175/1)
Bucks 75 to 1
Pelicans 100 to 1
Heat 125 to 1
Raptors 125 to 1
Lakers 140 to 1
Clippers 150 to 1 (last week: 66/1)
Jazz 150 to 1
Thunder 150 to 1
Trail Blazers 175 to 1
76ers 250 to 1
Grizzles 250 to 1
Nuggets 250 to 1
Hawks 350 to 1
Mavericks 350 to 1
Hornets 400 to 1
Pistons 400 to 1
Knicks 500 to 1 (last week: 350/1)
Pacers 500 to 1 (last week: 200/1)
Bulls 750 to 1 (last week: 200/1)
Kings 1000 to 1
Magic 1000 to 1
Nets 1000 to 1
Suns 1000 to 1
I always laugh at the ones like Knicks 500/1 you probably lose money at 50k/1. How many players need to be out before the Knicks have a top5 guy?

If the odds of GS having multiple major injuries is 20% or lower, that GS line is free money.

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

Teague
Wiggins
Butler
Millsap
Towns


:ring:
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

Jrue Holiday gets 5 years, 126 million
:wicked:
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

User avatar
GUCCI CONDOMS
Posts: 20798
Joined: Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 am
Location: NYC

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by GUCCI CONDOMS »

capable_keL wrote:Teague
Wiggins
Butler
Millsap
Towns


:ring:
I'm not huge on Teague tbh. ATL was willing to let him go in favor of Dennis Schroder without blinking an eye. I do feel he's an improvement over Rubio, but not a big improvement.

capable_keL
phila HR Champ
Posts: 21623
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:58 pm
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by capable_keL »

For the price, Teague is a huge signing. Teague was the third most efficient pull up jumper in the NBA behind Isaih Thomas and Kyle Lowry.

I haven't seen a wolves team with a PG who can score since the KG years.

Towns is going to get so much open space on the floor because teams won't be able to double team him anymore
Hey, by the way who's Curt?

eternalreflection
I'll Just STFU Now!
Posts: 9178
Joined: Sat May 22, 2004 2:01 am
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by eternalreflection »

capable_keL wrote:For the price, Teague is a huge signing. Teague was the third most efficient pull up jumper in the NBA behind Isaih Thomas and Kyle Lowry.

I haven't seen a wolves team with a PG who can score since the KG years.

Towns is going to get so much open space on the floor because teams won't be able to double team him anymore
Towns doesn't need work on offense, he needs to spend every minute working on defense. He was embarrassingly bad at it last year and the Twolves future title equity is almost entirely based on how he improves on that side of the ball. It's the difference between a 4-5 seed and a 1/2 seed in 2 years.

Vlad Analogue
Posts: 2991
Joined: Sat Jul 17, 2004 2:02 pm
Location: the woods
Contact:

Re: 2017 NBA off-season thread

Post by Vlad Analogue »

capable_keL wrote:Teague
Wiggins
Butler
Millsap
Towns


:ring:

You have a starting five that may average even fewer 3 pointers than they did last year, when the were lowest in the league. Wondering how that 24 second clock is gonna get divvied up. Still gonna try to make it out there for a couple games, tho. You have season tix, or thinking about getting some?

Post Reply