2018 NBA Finals: Warriors - Cavs (Part 4)

[DarthFed]

Jeepers but it's becoming seriously lopsided between East and West. They might really have to consider seedings instead of the winners of the ECF vs winners of WCF

If there was ever a time to do that it would be now. I just don't see them ever doing that possibly because all the other major team sports in the US also have separate conferences. And if you did seed them all 1-16 the NBA would have to adjust schedules for all teams to play each other an equal amount or close to it. It'd mean more travel for the players and they already have tons of that.

 

[kskate2]

If there was ever a time to do that it would be now. I just don't see them ever doing that possibly because all the other major team sports in the US also have separate conferences. And if you did seed them all 1-16 the NBA would have to adjust schedules for all teams to play each other an equal amount or close to it. It'd mean more travel for the players and they already have tons of that.

Well then the union would have to get involved.

 

[DarthFed]

Well then the union would have to get involved.

They would probably try to prevent the change due to the added travel.

 

[DarthFed]

Lakers pick up Raging Rajon Rondo. I hate that guy but I can't deny that he makes every team better and it's a good move. I wonder if they are going to move Ball now in a package for Kawhi or someone else. One thing is clear, LeBron will be playing off the ball a lot more and it seems to be what he wanted.

 

[DarthFed]

LMAO at Warriors getting Cousins. Is all this really friggin necessary? And he is playing for $5 mill? The 800 pound Sumo of the NBA just gets fatter.

 

[Federberg]

LMAO at Warriors getting Cousins. Is all this really friggin necessary? And he is playing for $5 mill? The 800 pound Sumo of the NBA just gets fatter.

Absolutely insane. There should be anti trust on this one.

 

[kskate2]

So the Dubs pick up a little Boogie in their Step.

 

[kskate2]

@DarthFed @the AntiPusher @Federberg Anybody watching the NBA summer league games?

 

[DarthFed]

@DarthFed @the AntiPusher @Federberg Anybody watching the NBA summer league games?

Nah.

I saw my Bucks got Brook Lopez on a super cheap 1 year deal. I like it, he's currently the best big man they have by far.

 

[kskate2]

JaVale MacGhee is joining Bron

 

[Federberg]

@DarthFed @the AntiPusher @Federberg Anybody watching the NBA summer league games?

Nah...
Between Wimbledon and the World Cup my cup runneth over

 

[Federberg]

thought this was funny...

 

[DarthFed]

Kawhi to Toronto??? Didn't see that one coming. What you think @Murat Baslamisli ?

I can't picture him resigning but that does give them a chance to win the East this year.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Kawhi to Toronto??? Didn't see that one coming. What you think @Murat Baslamisli ?

I can't picture him resigning but that does give them a chance to win the East this year.

This was in the works for a while. It is a tricky one in that Leonard's health is an issue and he is a free agent next year. He has shown no interest in signing long term with anyone except LA teams. But Masai Ujiri is a persuasive dude. He can explain the possibilities here...

I love Demar and he is probably very upset right now but a change of sceneary is a good thing sometimes.
The fillers in the trade are important too though. I do not want Raptors bench (the best bench in the league last season) to be dismantled.

Overall, I will take the final's MVP. He is a great player . As long as he is willing to play. Lowry and him will make a good combo. And with Lebron gone...There are possibilities.

 

[DarthFed]

This was in the works for a while. It is a tricky one in that Leonard's health is an issue and he is a free agent next year. He has shown no interest in signing long term with anyone except LA teams. But Masai Ujiri is a persuasive dude. He can explain the possibilities here...

I love Demar and he is probably very upset right now but a change of sceneary is a good thing sometimes.
The fillers in the trade are important too though. I do not want Raptors bench (the best bench in the league last season) to be dismantled.

Overall, I will take the final's MVP. He is a great player . As long as he is willing to play. Lowry and him will make a good combo. And with Lebron gone...There are possibilities.

I'm also just hoping he actually plays for you guys next year. This has the makings of a disaster It's almost certainly a one-year rental but that's better than trading your best player for a disgruntled dude who is going to refuse to play.

 

[Federberg]

at least they've reduced their wage bill

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

I'm also just hoping he actually plays for you guys next year. This has the makings of a disaster It's almost certainly a one-year rental but that's better than trading your best player for a disgruntled dude who is going to refuse to play.

I think he needs to play and play well to deserve that big contract. I am not signing a guy whose character I question. He is a pro, this is the job. Do it. And once he plays up to his potential, Raptors are better than last year. That might mean finals. At that point, you may reconsider where you will sign long term.
Obviously a lot of ifs

 

[DarthFed]

I think he needs to play and play well to deserve that big contract. I am not signing a guy whose character I question. He is a pro, this is the job. Do it. And once he plays up to his potential, Raptors are better than last year. That might mean finals. At that point, you may reconsider where you will sign long term.
Obviously a lot of ifs

He will get paid a lot by LA no matter what and he knows it. That's why he may pull the ultimate snake move and refuse to play next year. I hope it works out for you, it's going to look bad if they traded DeRozan and a 1st rounder for Danny Green

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

He will get paid a lot by LA no matter what and he knows it. That's why he may pull the ultimate snake move and refuse to play next year. I hope it works out for you, it's going to look bad if they traded DeRozan and a 1st rounder for Danny Green

I am not sure what the rule regarding this is but if he chooses to sit out, doesn't he have to wait an extra year for free agency?

 

[DarthFed]

I am not sure what the rule regarding this is but if he chooses to sit out, doesn't he have to wait an extra year for free agency?

Not sure, but he could always claim injury. Not to frighten you but I see one of two things happening. He refuses to play altogether or he plays for a few weeks, claims injury and then sits out the rest of the year.