posted by Automatik

I heard Durant couldn't bench 185. 

Lol

Did he end up leading the country in scoring and assists? That’s not figuring anyone out, especially when he shot at a relatively high clip

Can’t really figure out a guy who can get his own shot whenever he wants lol 

I think when people say he was "figured out" they're referring to Oklahoma starting out 14-2 the first half of the season vs going 4-12 the second half in which he had some real shit games. 

If LBJ and KL were both staying, Young would be a tremendous addition--if not, I can't see drafting him...jmo

posted by SportsAndLady

I watched probably 20 Oklahoma games. They didn’t figure “him” out, they figured out  his teammates were a steaming pile of poo thus they figured the team out. 

He’s still a really, really good prospect. 

Spot on, his game is made for today's NBA. If he goes to a competent team, they'll be able to hide his weaknesses. I think he'll light it up in a few seasons.

posted by vball10set

If LBJ and KL were both staying, Young would be a tremendous addition--if not, I can't see drafting him...jmo

Regardless of whether LBJ stays, I think there's about a 5% chance K-Love is on the roster.

posted by BR1986FB

Regardless of whether LBJ stays, I think there's about a 5% chance K-Love is on the roster.

What'd be the incentive to trade Love before the season started? (assuming LBJ leaves) 

Only reason you'd move Love is to add a better player for Lebron. And no one is dying to trade for Kevin Love and give us a better player right now.

posted by friendfromlowry

What'd be the incentive to trade Love before the season started? (assuming LBJ leaves) 

If LBJ leaves, there's no sense in keeping Love or TT or JR, etc, etc. I think Gilbert will just blow the whole thing up down to it's bare bones and rebuild. I doubt DG will be happy trotting out a potential 8th seed roster. Just my opinion but I don't think Love will be on this roster.

When LBJ left the first time, Gilbert (and staff) tried using Antawn Jamison as their centerpiece to try to beat LBJ to his first title. I doubt we'll see them doing something like that again with Love.

posted by BR1986FB

If LBJ leaves, there's no sense in keeping Love or TT or JR, etc, etc. I think Gilbert will just blow the whole thing up down to it's bare bones and rebuild. I doubt DG will be happy trotting out a potential 8th seed roster. Just my opinion but I don't think Love will be on this roster.

When LBJ left the first time, Gilbert (and staff) tried using Antawn Jamison as their centerpiece to try to beat LBJ to his first title. I doubt we'll see them doing something like that again with Love.

This too. But I wouldn't move Love if Lebron stays unless there's someone better we can get.. which it doesnt look like it. 

posted by kizer permanente

This too. But I wouldn't move Love if Lebron stays unless there's someone better we can get.. which it doesnt look like it. 

Well that would be the idea. If the roster is status quo, LBJ's likely gone. I think they'd need to add a few nice pieces to entice him to stay. In that scenario, Love is best trade chip they have. I can't see them adding a Leonard, McCollum, PG, Kemba Walker, etc without moving Love.

Leonard is a pipe dream. We don't have enough for the spurs. I'm not moving Love for McCollum or kemba. PG will be a Laker.

posted by BR1986FB

If LBJ leaves, there's no sense in keeping Love or TT or JR, etc, etc. I think Gilbert will just blow the whole thing up down to it's bare bones and rebuild. I doubt DG will be happy trotting out a potential 8th seed roster. Just my opinion but I don't think Love will be on this roster.

When LBJ left the first time, Gilbert (and staff) tried using Antawn Jamison as their centerpiece to try to beat LBJ to his first title. I doubt we'll see them doing something like that again with Love.

With JR and TT, I don't think it's as simple as "Well Lebron left let's trade everyone now." They both have multiple years left on terrible contracts. And they're both coming off down years so their value isn't exactly high. I'd put them on the trade block for sure but I don't think you're going to get any offers.

posted by kizer permanente

Leonard is a pipe dream. We don't have enough for the spurs. I'm not moving Love for McCollum or kemba. PG will be a Laker.

This is looking less and less likely as the days go on 

posted by friendfromlowry

With JR and TT, I don't think it's as simple as "Well Lebron left let's trade everyone now." They both have multiple years left on terrible contracts. And they're both coming off down years so their value isn't exactly high. I'd put them on the trade block for sure but I don't think you're going to get any offers.

 

id take a snow cone machine to get rid of both their contracts. 

posted by wildcats20

This is looking less and less likely as the days go on 

why's that?

posted by kizer permanente

why's that?

All the rumors are now that he could be staying in OKC. 

I still believe he will be in LA. But, I’m backing off my “all but guaranteed” statement from the Bron thread. 

posted by friendfromlowry

Shall we just keep this going as the off-season thread?

Dwight Howard traded to the Nets. What is that, 6 teams in 8 years now?

posted by Commander of Awesome

Crazy how far he's fallen.

Ended up buying him out, so he’s a FA now. 

I could absolutely see him landing with a contender. He’s a head case, obviously, but he still was getting 17 and 13 in only 30 min. I think if he has the motivation of a ring, he might keep it together. 

Dwight Howard is getting bought out. I’d sign him him with our mle and trade jr and 8 for kemba and 11

posted by kizer permanente

Dwight Howard is getting bought out. I’d sign him him with our mle and trade jr and 8 for kemba and 11

FUCK me what a horrible idea. No thanks.

posted by Commander of Awesome

FUCK me what a horrible idea. No thanks.

No thanks.

Dwight is worth an MLE. 

Kemba is a huge upgrade over Jr 

the difference between who we get at 8 and 11 isn’t that big on this draft. It’s deep. 

posted by kizer permanente

Dwight is worth an MLE. 

Kemba is a huge upgrade over Jr 

the difference between who we get at 8 and 11 isn’t that big on this draft. It’s deep. 

Disagree.

Also why would the Hornets do that deal since the delta between 8 & 11 is nominal as you mentioend. JR has more yrs on his contract and it's bigger. LMAO just fucking terrible all the way around.

Dwight Howard is a friggin albatross. He's like the Bad Luck Brian of the NBA.