NBA '14 Draft and Free Agency

Talon · 06-28-2014

Doubt anyone here gives a **** about the NBA, but it's worth asking. Anyone watch the '14 Draft or following the free agency this summer? A lot of names going up there, most notably LeBron. Since the Heat traded up and snagged Napier, there's a big chance he's going to return to Miami with Allen, since Allen is saying he wants to play wherever James ends up. Carmelo's also been interested in playing with him, but the Heat's salary cap doesn't allow for it. His options are still open though, would be interesting to see where he takes his talent.

As for the draft, I really wished Joel Embiid would have been healthy enough to be considered a reliable pick. I'm a Cavs fan (one of a kind) and Embiid would have strengthened that inside for such a strong defensive and offensive core with Kyrie and Waiters. They got a strong 3 forward in Wiggins though, so those three could prove to make a strong small offensive core too if Varejao shows improvement. There was a strong possibility of James and Carmelo signing with the Cavaliers through some intensive trading with Boston, but they chose Wiggins over Parker so it's unlikely.

Looking forward to the '14-'15 season, a lot of new talent introduced into the league.

iHot · 06-28-2014

MELO IS OURS. COMING TO CHICAGO.

Thallen · 07-04-2014

Posted by iHot

MELO IS OURS. COMING TO CHICAGO.

He should go to Chicago, but I think he'll probably pick the Lakers if he goes anywhere. He reached out to Gasol today about joining up with the Knicks.

I'm more interested to see where LeBron ends up, because the Rockets quit perusing him and are going after 'Melo. His agent met with the Suns, Mavericks, and Cavaliers today, and I can't really picture him picking those teams over Miami.

iHot · 07-04-2014

Posted by Thallen

He should go to Chicago, but I think he'll probably pick the Lakers if he goes anywhere. He reached out to Gasol today about joining up with the Knicks.

I'm more interested to see where LeBron ends up, because the Rockets quit perusing him and are going after 'Melo. His agent met with the Suns, Mavericks, and Cavaliers today, and I can't really picture him picking those teams over Miami.

I hope Melo ends up going to Chicago. Carmelo doesn't want money as much as he wants to WIN. D.Rose, Carmelo, Joakim Noah, jimmy butler and Taj Gibson will be a force to be reckoned with if it ends up going that way. Carmelo could help Chicago secure it's 7th title.

Lebron may end up going back to the Cavaliers. Since he went free agent along with Bosh and Wade if he decides to come back he will be taking a HUGE pay cut.

GOAT · 07-04-2014

Posted by iHot

MELO IS OURS. COMING TO CHICAGO.

i just love how rose said it wasn't his job to recruit players to the team.

Posted by iHot

Lebron may end up going back to the Cavaliers. Since he went free agent along with Bosh and Wade if he decides to come back he will be taking a HUGE pay cut.

he made like 30 million from the Beats sale and he probably makes more on endorsements than playing so he has the luxury of taking a pay cut. I would assume he would pay anything in order to buy some more rings.

Talon · 07-04-2014

All of the superstars are taking paycuts, with a **** ton on money now coming from endorsements, they're looking to win instead of get paid. LeBron is probably going back to Miami since they courted him by drafting Napier, and Miami will probably re-sign Wade and Bosh too, since they're willing to take paycuts if LeBron signs back. Even though I'm a Cavs fan, I can't really see James coming back to Cleveland anymore. The Cavs could drop Waiters, have Wiggins at 2 and James at 3, but I doubt Kyrie and Wiggins are enough to court him back. I doubt he cares about fixing his reputation in Cleveland, and the team is still raw, young talent that isn't championship-ready just yet.

Waiting to see what happens to Melo, seems evenly split between Chicago, LAL and New York FWIS. If he signs with the Bulls, they could have a killer team who could probably seed #1 in the East.

DarkKnight · 07-05-2014

who cares about the nba nowadays

Felixx · 07-05-2014

Lebron won't leave miami specially after going into a partnership with David beckham for the new MLS team in Miami. Wade and bosh will take paycuts and pat Riley is going after gasol. Melo will probably pick the bulls since it's less competition in the east and they already have the best defense in the conference.

Talon · 07-05-2014

Phil Johnson still has the max contract offer he can throw in if he gets desperate but I doubt Melo even wants it. Even if LeBron signs back with Miami, they just don't feel championship caliber anymore and they definitely won't be in the long-run unless Napier shows up to all of James' expectations.

There's also still the wild card of Phoenix, they're bound to run off with a marquee agent or two. They have the cap space and decent young talent to sign both James and Melo if they wanted to, and would still have cap space to sign and trade for more. If those two wanted to play together, even though it's unlikely, it could happen at PHX.

If it does, hard bandwagon inc

Talon · 07-07-2014

http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-free...es/2014/07/06/

If this happens, that'd be pretty cool, but then I'm going to be a bandwagoner. Probably gonna need to pick up a Kyrie jersey.

iHot · 07-07-2014

Posted by Talon

http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-free...es/2014/07/06/

If this happens, that'd be pretty cool, but then I'm going to be a bandwagoner. Probably gonna need to pick up a Kyrie jersey.

If Lebron goes back I can see the Cavs doing pretty well. Kyrie and Lebron would be a pretty strong force. The reason I want Carmelo to go to the Bulls is because our offense is pretty mediocre honestly. It's not terrible but it needs improvement. Getting Crieghton's star Doug McDermott was a huge step in the right direction.

Posted by Felixx

Lebron won't leave miami specially after going into a partnership with David beckham for the new MLS team in Miami. Wade and bosh will take paycuts and pat Riley is going after gasol. Melo will probably pick the bulls since it's less competition in the east and they already have the best defense in the conference.

Carmelo would fit best on the bulls. If he signs with anyone else he only cares about money and not a title. The Lakers may have a rich history but with Kobe's injury they haven't been doing so well. Even WITH Kobe they weren't doing so well. The Bulls have great defense, decent offense and they have the best chance of leading Carmelo to a title. With players like Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson etc. Carmelo would have a lot of support in getting himself a ring.

Talon · 07-07-2014

Bulls are definitely the best fit for him, they already have the greatest defense in the East and could use some help offensively. Could be a killer team.

iHot · 07-07-2014

Posted by Talon

Bulls are definitely the best fit for him, they already have the greatest defense in the East and could use some help offensively. Could be a killer team.

Sadly most reports are pointing to the Knicks or Lakers.

Talon · 07-08-2014

God dammit LeBron don't make me look like a LeBron bandwagoner please ****

Ever since the '06 Finals I've liked the Heat because of Wade, now since I've been a Cavs fan after Kyrie was drafted in '11, now LeBron's like "ukno I may come back"

iHot · 07-08-2014

Posted by Talon

God dammit LeBron don't make me look like a bandwagoner please ****

Ever since the '06 Finals I've liked the Heat because of Wade, now since I've been a Cavs fan after Kyrie was drafted in '11, now LeBron's like "ukno I may come back"

#JordanFam? MELO WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY?? ;)

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	NBA '14 Draft and Free Agency Doubt anyone here gives a **** about the NBA, but it's worth asking. Anyone watch the '14 Draft or following the free agency this summer? A lot of names going up there, most notably LeBron. Since the Heat traded up and snagged Napier, there's a big chance he's going to return to Miami with Allen, since Allen is saying he wants to play wherever James ends up. Carmelo's also been interested in playing with him, but the Heat's salary cap doesn't allow for it. His options are still open though, would be interesting to see where he takes his talent. As for the draft, I really wished Joel Embiid would have been healthy enough to be considered a reliable pick. I'm a Cavs fan (one of a kind) and Embiid would have strengthened that inside for such a strong defensive and offensive core with Kyrie and Waiters. They got a strong 3 forward in Wiggins though, so those three could prove to make a strong small offensive core too if Varejao shows improvement. There was a strong possibility of James and Carmelo signing with the Cavaliers through some intensive trading with Boston, but they chose Wiggins over Parker so it's unlikely. Looking forward to the '14-'15 season, a lot of new talent introduced into the league.

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iHot Graalian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belle Isle Posts: 4,481	MELO IS OURS. COMING TO CHICAGO.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	All of the superstars are taking paycuts, with a **** ton on money now coming from endorsements, they're looking to win instead of get paid. LeBron is probably going back to Miami since they courted him by drafting Napier, and Miami will probably re-sign Wade and Bosh too, since they're willing to take paycuts if LeBron signs back. Even though I'm a Cavs fan, I can't really see James coming back to Cleveland anymore. The Cavs could drop Waiters, have Wiggins at 2 and James at 3, but I doubt Kyrie and Wiggins are enough to court him back. I doubt he cares about fixing his reputation in Cleveland, and the team is still raw, young talent that isn't championship-ready just yet. Waiting to see what happens to Melo, seems evenly split between Chicago, LAL and New York FWIS. If he signs with the Bulls, they could have a killer team who could probably seed #1 in the East.

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DarkKnight Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,128	who cares about the nba nowadays

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Felixx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 42	Lebron won't leave miami specially after going into a partnership with David beckham for the new MLS team in Miami. Wade and bosh will take paycuts and pat Riley is going after gasol. Melo will probably pick the bulls since it's less competition in the east and they already have the best defense in the conference.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-free...es/2014/07/06/ If this happens, that'd be pretty cool, but then I'm going to be a bandwagoner. Probably gonna need to pick up a Kyrie jersey.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	God dammit LeBron don't make me look like a LeBron bandwagoner please **** Ever since the '06 Finals I've liked the Heat because of Wade, now since I've been a Cavs fan after Kyrie was drafted in '11, now LeBron's like "ukno I may come back" Last edited by Talon; 07-08-2014 at 04:21 AM.