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August 05, 2022, 08:17:56 AM
And unless we have a official announcement from team that will get him, we can say that even if we are in pre-season and in full swing, those in the list are not going to get any team. But as we have also been discussing, he can still rebound, defend, block shots and even score if needed. So he can be of used by teams needed a big and experience big man.
And I think it's not happening yet. The names that were listed might get their contracts once a team is locked in with their 1st team and their roleplayers.
It's not like they are the priorities for now.
Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Goran Dragic. His last team were Brooklyn Nets and his performance there wasn't satisfying at all. He didn't perform at the level he wanted therefore I think that he has made the right choice by deciding to sign for another team. He is 36 years old though therefore I don't have huge expectations. But he can at least play better if he adapts to his new team. He can at least improve his PPG which is important for a guard.
We cannot expect too much from these veterans physically but their cerebral will be a big contribution. Experience-wise, they could provide a great deal of discussing right and wrong on the floor. One example of this is Iguodala telling Gary Payton II what to do during a crucial time against the Celtics.
He looks furious but he was just trying to help GP2.
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August 05, 2022, 08:11:00 AM
Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Goran Dragic. His last team were Brooklyn Nets and his performance there wasn't satisfying at all. He didn't perform at the level he wanted therefore I think that he has made the right choice by deciding to sign for another team. He is 36 years old though therefore I don't have huge expectations. But he can at least play better if he adapts to his new team. He can at least improve his PPG which is important for a guard.

Brooklyn is the worst team to happen for him. I don't expect him to perform like the way he does as the Nets were so stacked that they can create their own shots without the need of a good pg like Goran.
He would be a great addition for the Bulls next season. Looking forward to see the Dragic that was as good when he was still in the Phoenix Suns.

But I would say that he had some good games as a Nets right? And so he can still play ball and maybe the reason is that the Nets have a very different system and play that's why he was not used to that kind of basketball but yet I saw him contribute still even at his age. I think he will be a good fit for the Bulls specially if he can teach the young players like Lonzo Ball.
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August 05, 2022, 06:05:07 AM
Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Goran Dragic. His last team were Brooklyn Nets and his performance there wasn't satisfying at all. He didn't perform at the level he wanted therefore I think that he has made the right choice by deciding to sign for another team. He is 36 years old though therefore I don't have huge expectations. But he can at least play better if he adapts to his new team. He can at least improve his PPG which is important for a guard.

Brooklyn is the worst team to happen for him. I don't expect him to perform like the way he does as the Nets were so stacked that they can create their own shots without the need of a good pg like Goran.
He would be a great addition for the Bulls next season. Looking forward to see the Dragic that was as good when he was still in the Phoenix Suns.

Exactly, it was his worst season because the kind of play does not suit him. Nets is more like Durant and Irving play but Goran is not get used to that since he played in a team where he handles the ball more and create plays for his teammates.
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August 05, 2022, 05:48:55 AM
Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Goran Dragic. His last team were Brooklyn Nets and his performance there wasn't satisfying at all. He didn't perform at the level he wanted therefore I think that he has made the right choice by deciding to sign for another team. He is 36 years old though therefore I don't have huge expectations. But he can at least play better if he adapts to his new team. He can at least improve his PPG which is important for a guard.

Brooklyn is the worst team to happen for him. I don't expect him to perform like the way he does as the Nets were so stacked that they can create their own shots without the need of a good pg like Goran.
He would be a great addition for the Bulls next season. Looking forward to see the Dragic that was as good when he was still in the Phoenix Suns.
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August 05, 2022, 05:42:12 AM
Chicago Bulls have signed a contract with Goran Dragic. His last team were Brooklyn Nets and his performance there wasn't satisfying at all. He didn't perform at the level he wanted therefore I think that he has made the right choice by deciding to sign for another team. He is 36 years old though therefore I don't have huge expectations. But he can at least play better if he adapts to his new team. He can at least improve his PPG which is important for a guard.
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August 05, 2022, 05:38:34 AM
Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).
Yeah, 23 years old and performing very well at center position. He has the speed and he has the spring. A good shot blocker that can keep up even with an opponent that uses speed type lineup. That young, he will gain most of the minutes on that position, a back up would just be for sudden injuries. A power forward might suffice but if they want Dwight Howard then it's better. At his age he also has the speed intact.
Perhaps he could also provide some tips for the young blooming center.


Yes, that's what I was also thinking, Dwight is no longer in his prime, but he still have the experience and even he is still a funny man at his age, he was wisdom that he can partake to Claxton. Maybe just 1 year as a back up center will do a lot of things to the younger generation like Nic. But we will see if Nets are going to offer something to Howard, if not then maybe Dwight will have to wait, just keep his body for anyone to call even when the season has started, just to be ready in such case and hopefully we can still him play.
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August 05, 2022, 04:44:56 AM
Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).
Yeah, 23 years old and performing very well at center position. He has the speed and he has the spring. A good shot blocker that can keep up even with an opponent that uses speed type lineup. That young, he will gain most of the minutes on that position, a back up would just be for sudden injuries. A power forward might suffice but if they want Dwight Howard then it's better. At his age he also has the speed intact.
Perhaps he could also provide some tips for the young blooming center.
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August 05, 2022, 04:39:57 AM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
Howard to the Kings Cheesy. That's their first move this off-season if that happens. They are the most silent team right now and aside from that, I also read a post in Facebook telling that "The Kings are the only team who doesn't have any losses in the playoffs for the last 16 years." You know what it means right? Tongue.

Howard is a really good 2nd option as a defender and he has been a big help to the 2020 Lakers where they got a championship. I hope that there will be a team that will get him even for a veteran minimum deal. If the Nets will get him, I wonder who will be the starting center of the team because for sure Howard will not be their starting Center. Drummond is more agile than him and now that they will replace him and with Aldridge becoming a free agent, who will be the starting center of the Nets.

Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).

No other legit for the Nets aside from Claxton (https://www.nba.com/nets/roster), well, unless they will resign Aldrige then maybe that could help him. But this team have two superstars, so a decent center I think is already enough to help them win.
Yes, but Claxton seems to be inexperience but we have seen that he is a blend with the team. Maybe they will have to give him more time in the court because when Aldridge went back and play, his playing minutes was diminished. One area for improvement is his free throws. But yes, who needs a good center when they have two superstars who mostly carrry the loads for them.
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August 05, 2022, 04:03:21 AM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
Howard to the Kings Cheesy. That's their first move this off-season if that happens. They are the most silent team right now and aside from that, I also read a post in Facebook telling that "The Kings are the only team who doesn't have any losses in the playoffs for the last 16 years." You know what it means right? Tongue.

Howard is a really good 2nd option as a defender and he has been a big help to the 2020 Lakers where they got a championship. I hope that there will be a team that will get him even for a veteran minimum deal. If the Nets will get him, I wonder who will be the starting center of the team because for sure Howard will not be their starting Center. Drummond is more agile than him and now that they will replace him and with Aldridge becoming a free agent, who will be the starting center of the Nets.

Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).

Nets need a good and moving center, I mean Claxton needs more time together with KD, Kyrie, Ben and Seth if the coaching staff will

blend them together and maximize the rotation of the ball. These squads are still dangerous and still a playoff contender, but only if the management

will retain them and especially KD and Kyrie. The rest might be on the role players who can provide decent minutes for their starters and I see

good fit for Howard. He knows how to adjust.
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August 05, 2022, 03:38:17 AM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
Howard to the Kings Cheesy. That's their first move this off-season if that happens. They are the most silent team right now and aside from that, I also read a post in Facebook telling that "The Kings are the only team who doesn't have any losses in the playoffs for the last 16 years." You know what it means right? Tongue.

Howard is a really good 2nd option as a defender and he has been a big help to the 2020 Lakers where they got a championship. I hope that there will be a team that will get him even for a veteran minimum deal. If the Nets will get him, I wonder who will be the starting center of the team because for sure Howard will not be their starting Center. Drummond is more agile than him and now that they will replace him and with Aldridge becoming a free agent, who will be the starting center of the Nets.

Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).

No other legit for the Nets aside from Claxton (https://www.nba.com/nets/roster), well, unless they will resign Aldrige then maybe that could help him. But this team have two superstars, so a decent center I think is already enough to help them win.
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August 05, 2022, 12:42:17 AM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
Howard to the Kings Cheesy. That's their first move this off-season if that happens. They are the most silent team right now and aside from that, I also read a post in Facebook telling that "The Kings are the only team who doesn't have any losses in the playoffs for the last 16 years." You know what it means right? Tongue.

Howard is a really good 2nd option as a defender and he has been a big help to the 2020 Lakers where they got a championship. I hope that there will be a team that will get him even for a veteran minimum deal. If the Nets will get him, I wonder who will be the starting center of the team because for sure Howard will not be their starting Center. Drummond is more agile than him and now that they will replace him and with Aldridge becoming a free agent, who will be the starting center of the Nets.

Ok so Drummond already move from Nets to the Bulls, so it's probably Nic Claxton will be their starting center.  This kid has some moves, and has been improving since joining the Nets. So it's good that they have retained him, however, he has no back up in the center position and Howard might be a good fit. Although Nets have been known to play small as well, as they have the two best players in Durant and Irving (if they will remain at least this incoming season).
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August 04, 2022, 10:49:45 PM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
Howard to the Kings Cheesy. That's their first move this off-season if that happens. They are the most silent team right now and aside from that, I also read a post in Facebook telling that "The Kings are the only team who doesn't have any losses in the playoffs for the last 16 years." You know what it means right? Tongue.

Howard is a really good 2nd option as a defender and he has been a big help to the 2020 Lakers where they got a championship. I hope that there will be a team that will get him even for a veteran minimum deal. If the Nets will get him, I wonder who will be the starting center of the team because for sure Howard will not be their starting Center. Drummond is more agile than him and now that they will replace him and with Aldridge becoming a free agent, who will be the starting center of the Nets.
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August 04, 2022, 06:11:42 PM
When he went to the Lakers with their run on the bubble, Howard wasn't a problem in and out of the court for the Lakers. Sure he still have that antics, nevertheless he has proven himself to be effective playing the center with Anthony Davis.

Same when he moved to Sixers, no issues whatsoever with him and Joel Embiid. So not sure what you mean by attitude because it seems that he has matured already and knows where to have that "good attitude" inserted. And he didn't destroy the good chemistry in Sixers, it's that he was not a perfect fit, that's the way I look at it and that's why they have given him up and Lakers pick him up again to play last season. But right now, no teams are interested on his service.

The preseason is in full swing, and I think it's too early to say that no team is interested in Howard. I won't comment on his negative impact on team chemistry, but it seems to me he could still be useful on the court as a bench player. In addition, signing Howard wouldn't be a costly deal for the management of any team as he would most likely agree to even the minimum salary.

Well we are all talking about the list that @danherbias07 has posted and so far there is no team that an interest. If you haven't seen the list here it is:

Big names, no home. Yet.
10 of the top remaining NBA unrestricted free agents, including Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins
1. Montrezl Harrell
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Eric Bledsoe
4. DeMarcus Cousins
5. Avery Bradley
6. LaMarcus Aldridge
7. Dennis Schroder
8. Isaiah Thomas
9. Lou Williams
10. Dwight Howard

And unless we have a official announcement from team that will get him, we can say that even if we are in pre-season and in full swing, those in the list are not going to get any team. But as we have also been discussing, he can still rebound, defend, block shots and even score if needed. So he can be of used by teams needed a big and experience big man.
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August 04, 2022, 05:45:27 PM
What I'm reading about Howard right now is that he could be the Net's replacement for Drummond. He seems to be interested with the idea too but I think he just wants to land a team for next season and it doesn't matter if its the Nets or the Kings hehe. He's already looking for another career after NBA and he'll probably take another one-year min vet deal before calling it quits. That's plenty of time for him to get a new job.
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August 04, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
When he went to the Lakers with their run on the bubble, Howard wasn't a problem in and out of the court for the Lakers. Sure he still have that antics, nevertheless he has proven himself to be effective playing the center with Anthony Davis.

Same when he moved to Sixers, no issues whatsoever with him and Joel Embiid. So not sure what you mean by attitude because it seems that he has matured already and knows where to have that "good attitude" inserted. And he didn't destroy the good chemistry in Sixers, it's that he was not a perfect fit, that's the way I look at it and that's why they have given him up and Lakers pick him up again to play last season. But right now, no teams are interested on his service.

The preseason is in full swing, and I think it's too early to say that no team is interested in Howard. I won't comment on his negative impact on team chemistry, but it seems to me he could still be useful on the court as a bench player. In addition, signing Howard wouldn't be a costly deal for the management of any team as he would most likely agree to even the minimum salary.

Yeah Howard will get onto a team he can still provide minutes.  These guys have all made theor money most at the end of theor career take the vet minimum so they can jump on a ta that has a chance to play deep into the playoffs.  Just hope the Knicks steer clear.
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August 04, 2022, 05:04:52 PM
When he went to the Lakers with their run on the bubble, Howard wasn't a problem in and out of the court for the Lakers. Sure he still have that antics, nevertheless he has proven himself to be effective playing the center with Anthony Davis.

Same when he moved to Sixers, no issues whatsoever with him and Joel Embiid. So not sure what you mean by attitude because it seems that he has matured already and knows where to have that "good attitude" inserted. And he didn't destroy the good chemistry in Sixers, it's that he was not a perfect fit, that's the way I look at it and that's why they have given him up and Lakers pick him up again to play last season. But right now, no teams are interested on his service.

The preseason is in full swing, and I think it's too early to say that no team is interested in Howard. I won't comment on his negative impact on team chemistry, but it seems to me he could still be useful on the court as a bench player. In addition, signing Howard wouldn't be a costly deal for the management of any team as he would most likely agree to even the minimum salary.
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August 04, 2022, 04:53:15 PM
Big names, no home. Yet.
10 of the top remaining NBA unrestricted free agents, including Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins
1. Montrezl Harrell
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Eric Bledsoe
4. DeMarcus Cousins
5. Avery Bradley
6. LaMarcus Aldridge
7. Dennis Schroder
8. Isaiah Thomas
9. Lou Williams
10. Dwight Howard

Which of these players do you think will find a new home before the season starts?
My picks are Demarcus Cousins and Dennis Schroder.
Cousins made a big effort during the Nuggets' run and produced good numbers and I think that's the first team that should sign him.
Schroder is young. Can be rebuilt and might make a career leading the bench team.

Most will have a place before the season ends.  Can never have enough ball handlers so Schroeder I think finds a home easy, and everyone likes a good 3pt threat so Avery Bradley should find easy as well.  The older fellas will struggle to find a home but I expect preseason someone to get hurt and these guys will eventually get scooped up.
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August 04, 2022, 04:48:07 PM
They are quite lucky though because Jimmy Butler is still staying for the team even though he needed to carry the team most of the time, I guess Butler sees the current roster with a huge possibility to help him get another title for the team and his first ring. I can say that the team has a chance if they remain healthy throughout the whole season because in the regular games, they are so lethal.

It speaks a lot about the organization if your star player still wants to stay even though he is carrying tons of load. Miami is a good organization, not just the roster. Remember Jimmy left Philadelphia even though he could have won a ring there with Embiid. They had a good run and almost won the conference and possibly a ring if Kawhi had not shot a lucky shot.  But he left after that because he thinks the organization sucks. And he said a lot about it in an interview after he left.


That is probably the reason why he stayed at the Miami Heat despite of the situations they have, he could have more chance if he will teamed with other heavy all-star caliber players in the league but he chose to stay and probably the team where he will get his first ring. There may be issues with him and coach Spo but that was just a misunderstand which I'm sure they already fixed it in the same day. They surely both know that a misunderstanding will become a hinder to the teams success.
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August 04, 2022, 04:32:21 PM
Dennis Schroder is not a bad player, there is no doubt about that but he is asking for a contract bigger than what he can provide to a team and considering the cap makes sure that all teams are almost maxed out, only a few team is left that could afford to sign such a big number and those teams do not look to get a good player to begin with, they prefer getting young rookies so that they could rebuild and be better.

Like even if Orlando had 100 million a year available, why get Dennis when you know that it will not make you that much better? Just tank and get another great pick and you will be able to rebuild faster with each new great rookie.
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August 04, 2022, 04:22:20 PM
Gotcha, yeah he has college level skills but against top college talent he shrieked a little.  I'm on the side that chet will be a bust for the NBA but the future will be very telling.  Will wait until I see him in a few games before I completely pass judgement.
Well, I believe I expressed myself badly in my last comment. But the point of this comparison is that if Holmgren continues with this amazing performance he had in the NCAA and gets an extremely high raise, if that actually happens, Holmgren could even be compared to Durant.

But it is clear, the levels of NBA players are very high compared to NCAA players, I have no doubt that in the beginning he will have a little difficulty adapting.

By the way, in the dimensions of the NBA court is much larger than the NCAA?

The court itself is the same for college and nba, the biggest difference though being the 3 point line in college is closer to the hoop than in the NBA.  But honestly it's not even that he can shoot, it will be him playing against men and not boys like he was in college.  Giannis will abuse chet, AD will slaughter him etc.  They are going to match him up against a center or power forward at best.  It's his defense that will keep him on the bench.

It is expected that Chet will have some struggles at first while adapting to the plays in the NBA because it's a lot different compared to the NCAA, the court is somehow the same but the 3-point line had some differences but the largest difference is that the NBA players are not like the players of NCAA. Chet will adapt just like fine, he just have to endure the likes of Giannis, AD or anyone in the center to pick up some experience along the way.
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