Around the NBA - April 2017

[PtldPlatypus]

I wonder if Plumlee will even sign with Denver; they could end up with nothing from that trade. Their GM describes him as their third or fourth big. Plumlee strikes me as the kind of guy who would go to a situation where he could start if possible over wherever he could get the most money.


'Also, the plan is to sign center Mason Plumlee to a new contract. Plumlee came to the Nuggets in a trade deadline deal with Portland.

“Mase brought a lot of what we thought he would bring – intensity, a vertical threat at the rim,” Connelly said. “An athletic big. A very good passer. It’s not an easy transition going from a starter to the third or fourth big. … When we traded for him, we traded for him for the purpose of bringing him back. Barring something unforeseen or some dramatic shift, we’re pretty excited to talk to his representatives this summer and figure something out.” '

He is an RFA, so if they want to keep him, they can. But they may not be happy with how much he'll command.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

He is an RFA, so if they want to keep him, they can. But they may not be happy with how much he'll command.

OK, i'm not paying enough attention today. But yes, if a team offered a lot of $ and a starting position, Denver might be in a bind.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I wonder if Plumlee will even sign with Denver; they could end up with nothing from that trade. Their GM describes him as their third or fourth big. Plumlee strikes me as the kind of guy who would go to a situation where he could start if possible over wherever he could get the most money.


'Also, the plan is to sign center Mason Plumlee to a new contract. Plumlee came to the Nuggets in a trade deadline deal with Portland.

“Mase brought a lot of what we thought he would bring – intensity, a vertical threat at the rim,” Connelly said. “An athletic big. A very good passer. It’s not an easy transition going from a starter to the third or fourth big. … When we traded for him, we traded for him for the purpose of bringing him back. Barring something unforeseen or some dramatic shift, we’re pretty excited to talk to his representatives this summer and figure something out.” '

Shrug, they would have lost the Beast to free agency a year later had they kept him. So, the real loss is the 1st rounder, and again, they have enough young guys, so not a disaster for them.

 

[PDXFonz]

Porzingis skips meeting with Knicks management because he feels the organization is dysfunctional... Ouch, Knicks problems run deeper than Phil/Melo drama.

 

[B-Roy]

Shrug, they would have lost the Beast to free agency a year later had they kept him. So, the real loss is the 1st rounder, and again, they have enough young guys, so not a disaster for them.

The real loss is they could have gotten more for him if they actually played and developed him properly instead of sticking him on the bench and letting him get disgruntled.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Phil Jackson is a real piece of shit, he wants to be Pat Riley without having to try.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

The real loss is they could have gotten more for him if they actually played and developed him properly instead of sticking him on the bench and letting him get disgruntled.

Exactly. Very low actual cost (which was my point), but yes, HUGE opportunity cost.

 

[rotary111]

We would be happy to take Porzingis and Melo if they would take Meyers and Ezeli. I would even be willing to throw in a pick.

 

[Natebishop3]

Porzingis skips meeting with Knicks management because he feels the organization is dysfunctional... Ouch, Knicks problems run deeper than Phil/Melo drama.

Wow I would looooove to get Porzingis to put next to Nurk.

 

[PDXFonz]

Wow I would looooove to get Porzingis to put next to Nurk.

Super team style.

 

[Natebishop3]

Super team style.

Would you trade CJ for Porzingis?

 

[PDXFonz]

Would you trade CJ for Porzingis?

No because you are filling one hole while creating another.

I would however trade any combination of Crabbe/Turner/Aminu/Meyers + 2017 first round picks (max of 2) for him. Would prefer to hold on to Crabbe but doubt we could make that deal without including him.

Realistically though you would probably have to include a Dame/CJ/Nurk in order to beat the offers from other teams. I think our best hope of landing a guy like Porzingis is to continue improving and making noise in the playoffs, and hoping players view Portland as a place to go to elevate your game/win.

 

[B-Roy]

I would trade all 3 firsts for pozingis and not think for a second.

New York wouldn't though

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I would trade all 3 firsts for pozingis and not think for a second.

New York wouldn't though

It would take AT LEAST CJ, three picks, then we are likely going to have to take on a bad contract like Noah just to get him.

 

[stampedehero]

The Lakers are straight trash. Saw the highlights of their game, and on their broadcast they declared Russell the player of the game - with 16 points on 6-19 shooting, 2-8 from deep. Terrible.

.................. But after the game things improve.

 

[Sarni]

Would you trade CJ for Porzingis?

In a heartbeat. I love CJ but Porzingis is special and EXACTLY what we need at power forward. He is an absolute superstar in the making and having both him and Nurkic out there would immediately make our frontcourt one of the best in NBA.

 

[KingSpeed]

In a heartbeat. I love CJ but Porzingis is special and EXACTLY what we need at power forward. He is an absolute superstar in the making and having both him and Nurkic out there would immediately make our frontcourt one of the best in NBA.

Add Porzingis, keep CJ, give picks

 

[Strenuus]

Add Porzingis, keep CJ, give picks

Subtract Porzingis, since keeping CJ would nullify that instantly.

 

[KingSpeed]

Subtract Porzingis, since keeping CJ would nullify that instantly.

Not necessarily. Spurs got Kawhi for George Hill. Anything is possible.

 

[Sarni]

Add Porzingis, keep CJ, give picks

They will not give us a superstar potential like Porzingis for two mid-first round and one late first rounder. They will have offers far better than that if they decide they are willing to part with Porzingis. He is a potential franchise player with very few weaknesses to his game. He can score from pretty much anywhere on the court, he is not bad defensively, he is so young that when you think that he is likely to improve a lot in the next 3-5 years, he is probably one of the most valuable players in the league. And you get to keep him for 6 years if you want when you get him!

 

[Sarni]

Not necessarily. Spurs got Kawhi for George Hill. Anything is possible.

Wait, what? Kawhi was a mid-first round pick. George Hill was and is not a spectacular player, he is a competent point guard but that's all. Nowhere near Porzingis potential. And if you mean that Kawhi is Porzingis in this trade, well nobody knew Kawhi would become this good and hence he only went 15th.

 

[stampedehero]

I think if 90% of the posters on s2 were to get in a fight it would look something like this.

 

[stampedehero]

90% Maybe like this Depends what role you admire.

 

[stampedehero]

More like this:

FEED HIM

 

[Trackjack]

Well Jackson don't like to be show up like this kid did for not showing up for the exit meeting. There is possible that the Knicks tries to move him for just that and what he said about how the Knicks is run. That can't sit well to Jackson especially how big ego Jackson got. If I was Neil I would at least kick the tires on possible a trade.

 

[KingSpeed]

Playoffs about to start!

 

[Strenuus]

Not necessarily. Spurs got Kawhi for George Hill. Anything is possible.

Was Kawhi known as a superstar-in-the-making?

 

[PDXFonz]

Cleveland got Scott Foster AND Tony Brothers, ouch.

 

[Sarni]

Was Kawhi known as a superstar-in-the-making?

Wouldn't have gone 15th if he were.

 

[PDXFonz]

These fucks aren't calling it like a playoff game right now