Around the NBA - July 2017 Edition

[andalusian]

So are you benching wiggins or is he going be part of the trade?

If he is - this will cement his NBA legacy as a guy that is traded back and forth between Cleveland and Minny

 

[Cippy91]

Good read. Talks about a deal that was actually agreed to that would of sent love to Denver and Denvers 13th pick and Gary Harris to pacers, Cleveland gets George but Pritchard backed out. Also mentions us trying to offer our three picks to George. I kinda see kyrie side now but still puzzled why he wants out of a very good situation at this moment

 

[Rhal]

Good read. Talks about a deal that was actually agreed to that would of sent love to Denver and Denvers 13th pick and Gary Harris to pacers, Cleveland gets George but Pritchard backed out. Also mentions us trying to offer our three picks to George. I kinda see kyrie side now but still puzzled why he wants out of a very good situation at this moment

Windhurst also tweeted out that Kyrie's people let it be known 3 years ago he didn't like cleveland, then he also tweetd out that Kyrie thought about asking for a trade after both the first finals loss and then the championship year as well. Kyrie has been thinking of leaving for years.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Sarni]

This was the suggestion I saw from Bill Simmons, which I thought was actually quite good:

Knicks get: Kyrie, Shump's deal
Suns get: Ntilinka, Frye's expiring
Cavs get: Melo, Bledsoe, NYK 2018 1st

A good (and cheap) prospect plus and expiring is decent value for Bledsoe, who has never made the jump to star-caliber and is expensive. Especially for a rebuilding team.

Bledsoe is not that expensive. He makes $14.5M which is good value in this market, and he is way better than Ntilikina is likely to become. Besides I doubt Suns want to that young - they already have Booker, Jackson, Chriss and maybe Bender who will be getting significant minutes.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Minstrel]

Bledsoe is not that expensive. He makes $14.5M which is good value in this market

That's fair, I had it in my mind that he was around $20M.

 

[Sarni]

So are you benching wiggins or is he going be part of the trade?

Part of the trade of course. I don't think Timberwolves can get Irving without offering Wiggins - how would that even work? Dieng, Jones and picks don't get you Kyrie Irving.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

 

[Nate]

Windhurst also tweeted out that Kyrie's people let it be known 3 years ago he didn't like cleveland, then he also tweetd out that Kyrie thought about asking for a trade after both the first finals loss and then the championship year as well. Kyrie has been thinking of leaving for years.

I broke my glass knee while walking. Trade me!!!

 

[Nate]

What is a 2 way contract?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

What is a 2 way contract?

http://hoopshype.com/2017/07/19/hoopshype-explains-how-do-two-way-contracts-work/

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Do you think Memphis and Cleveland would agree to Conley+Gasol for Irving+Love+Shump? I think it helps both teams, short term for Cavs and long term for Memphis.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

http://hoopshype.com/2017/07/19/hoopshype-explains-how-do-two-way-contracts-work/

What? Just a straight answer? No asinine jokes about a 3-way? Come on, THIS IS S2!

 

[BigGameDamian]

5 Kyrie Irving Trade Packages Cavs Should Explore

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2723213-5-kyrie-irving-trade-packages-cavs-should-explore

 

[BigGameDamian]

Apparently it's a thing now:

He's driving an older model of the Lexus 350RX?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Sarni]

5 Kyrie Irving Trade Packages Cavs Should Explore

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2723213-5-kyrie-irving-trade-packages-cavs-should-explore

Suns and Timberwolves make the most sense as trade destinations. Suns have some good short and long term assets to offer, and so do Timberwolves. I don't think Cavs will be looking to trade him just for a bunch of average players, they will need to either get one sure thing for now (Bledsoe etc.) or a top prospect for future (Wiggins, Jackson, Booker, Chriss etc.). Suns are in a perfect position in that they can offer them both and still keep some good future prospects. I would try with Bledsoe + Bender first, then try to add a pick. Irving/Booker/Jackson/Chriss is a good core and leaves money to negotiate with Cousins next year.

 

[Pinwheel1]

5 Kyrie Irving Trade Packages Cavs Should Explore

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2723213-5-kyrie-irving-trade-packages-cavs-should-explore

A couple of those western conference teams would not make me happy. (i.e Utah or the Clippers)

 

[Natebishop3]

Dame is never going to be an All-Star again....

 

[BBert]

Dame is never going to be an All-Star again....

Guess he'll have to settle for finals MVP

 

[Natebishop3]

Guess he'll have to settle for finals MVP

It really sucks, but Dame's personal accolades rest so much on how the team does.

 

[SIeepwalker]

It really sucks, but Dame's personal accolades rest so much on how the team does.

So you're saying Dame will be an all-star next season

 

[AFully22]

Good article that details the Kyrie situation and also confirms the package that Neil offered for PG. Also found Kyries admiration of Dames situation in PDX interesting.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...unction-surrounding-kyrie-irving-trade-demand

 

[theprunetang]

What? Just a straight answer? No asinine jokes about a 3-way? Come on, THIS IS S2!

I wasn't awake yet. I'll do better next time.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Does anyone know what this is about?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Does anyone know what this is about?

Kyrie wants to be the man of his team, like Dame and Wall.

 

[Natebishop3]

Does anyone know what this is about?

The ESPN article said that kyrie was jealous of Dame and Wall for how they are featured with their teams.

 

[theprunetang]

Does anyone know what this is about?

It has been reported that Irving wants to be the face of a franchise and unquestioned leader like Wall and Lillard are for their teams.

 

[H.C.]

Does anyone know what this is about?

Irving is jealous Lillard has his own album.