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Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 03, 2024, 03:13:57 AM

Kyle "Slow mo" Anderson to the Warriors and it also been reported that they are in deep talks with the Sixers to acquire Buddy Hield, one of the best 3 points shooter we have in the NBA, and also with Lauri Markkanen.

Anderson may be slow, but he's a very smart player. He doesn't have the athleticism of others, but he can defend, pass, and make better decisions on the court. No wonder he was signed. I'm really looking forward to the Warriors signing a dominant center. Getting Markkanen would be a perfect move, and I wouldn't mind if they couldn't get Hield. I think that might be too much to ask, but it would be amazing.

Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 03, 2024, 03:13:57 AM

So they are aggressive right now to fill in the void that was left by Klay Thompson and maybe more. Good for a role player like Anderson, he did good last season with the Wolves but probably if Looney is going to be traded then one role of Anderson is for the pick and roll on Curry which Looney has perfected already and help them bring rings as well during his Warrior tenure.

The warriors are a championship team, so they'll certainly find a way to improve their line up to be back in the playoffs and the championship again. They should keep acquiring young players, just imagine if they could acquire Markkanen, that would be a huge threat in the 3 point area and the Warriors will be more flexible.

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Kyle "Slow mo" Anderson to the Warriors and it also been reported that they are in deep talks with the Sixers to acquire Buddy Hield, one of the best 3 points shooter we have in the NBA, and also with Lauri Markkanen. So they are aggressive right now to fill in the void that was left by Klay Thompson and maybe more. Good for a role player like Anderson, he did good last season with the Wolves but probably if Looney is going to be traded then one role of Anderson is for the pick and roll on Curry which Looney has perfected already and help them bring rings as well during his Warrior tenure.

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Quote from: bitgolden on July 02, 2024, 03:41:41 PM

While I do find it very sad to see Klay Thompson leaving Warriors, it also has to be considered that we are talking about Klay Thompson going to a team where he can fit like a glove. One thing that they will talk a lot about is that Kyrie is there, and Klay vs Kyrie played against each other on their Warriors vs Cavs finals series multiple times, and did manage to win over each other as well.

Same here, it's really sad to see him leave and go to another Western Conference team. Klay held several records as a Warrior so it's really hard to see him donning a different jersey next season without his Splash brother Steph Curry.

Quote from: bitgolden on July 02, 2024, 03:41:41 PM

I think it would be quite fair to say that Klay would fit that Dallas team perfectly, he is a great defender and they do need a defender since we have seen how terrible Doncic is on defense, and he is a spot up shooter which would give the team a player to pass out when they drive inside as well. I think he will play better here, at least compared to last season, because he will be a better fit.

It's really hard to say though how he will fit, he should be more of a scorer than a defender in Dallas for sure. So yes, a spot up shooter that they can rely during crucial plays that they need to score specially 3 points because that's what Klay is known for.

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Quote from: bitgolden on July 02, 2024, 03:41:41 PM

While I do find it very sad to see Klay Thompson leaving Warriors, it also has to be considered that we are talking about Klay Thompson going to a team where he can fit like a glove. One thing that they will talk a lot about is that Kyrie is there, and Klay vs Kyrie played against each other on their Warriors vs Cavs finals series multiple times, and did manage to win over each other as well.
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We are still not sure if Klay Thompson will fit in the Dallas, like the chemistry combination of Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić.
I am also curious if Klay Thompson will be back in his play just like how he played during their multiple championship rings during his time in Golden State Warriors.

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Quote from: OgNasty on July 02, 2024, 05:05:51 PM

I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.

Nothing to be surprised with if you will ask me. There are 2 reasons that I believe are the reason why nobody wants him.

1. He's injury prone.
2. His salary is just too high for other teams knowing that he's not an all-star level of player anymore because of his injuries.

Imagine paying $43M next season to a player that's injury-prone? I don't think that any team wants a player like that. For them, it would just be a burden. Teams doesn't care about their past achievements which is a bit brutal if you would ask me. What they care is the title, and for them, LaVine isn't the player that they want. I believe that he will stay with the Bulls unless another team wants to take the risk with him. As for DeRozan, the Lakers want him like you said and Le-GM is willing to take pay cut just to take him. They only need the perfect trade package for it to happen.

As for Kemba, congratulations for his basketball career. His NBA career has been destroyed by injuries, but nevertheless, he made some achievements when he's in Charlotte.

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Quote from: OgNasty on July 02, 2024, 05:05:51 PM

I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.

Maybe because of the knee injury and surgery other teams are having trouble making decisions we all know that some players are expected to decline having surgeries, others recover but more chance they will not return into full form.

Yes, he is coming from a injury and see teams are very careful right now on how they are going to add on their team. And Zach Lavine can still command big money and so with that teams are not going to take a risk as he has been out for a long time.

Although it might be better if he would stay with the Bulls, him and DeRozan, but I guess they are not a perfect fit as what we might think of. Duo like Brown and Tatum, which co-exist for a long time and have brought them a ring.

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Quote from: OgNasty on July 02, 2024, 05:05:51 PM

I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.

Maybe because of the knee injury and surgery other teams are having trouble making decisions we all know that some players are expected to decline having surgeries, others recover but more chance they will not return into full form.

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Quote from: OgNasty on July 02, 2024, 05:05:51 PM

I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.

Not sure Lakers have the pieces to get them. I know with derozen I think the Lakers need to trade away a piece to be able to on board derozen. I think he would play best next to Bron and he is reliable in terms of health. Lavine doesn't do it for me, seems really inefficient at times and can lose focus. Dear can play off lebron and AD, better fit if ypu ask me.

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I’m a bit surprised that nobody seems to want Zach LaVine. He was such an up and coming star who is considered by some to be the best dunker in NBA history, but teams are not interested in trading for him. I wonder if they think his skills have fallen off or if they just didn’t like the way he tried to get himself out of Chicago, but with him and DeRozan both wanting to get to the Lakers you have to wonder why it isn’t happening.

Edit: Kemba Walker has retired.

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While I do find it very sad to see Klay Thompson leaving Warriors, it also has to be considered that we are talking about Klay Thompson going to a team where he can fit like a glove. One thing that they will talk a lot about is that Kyrie is there, and Klay vs Kyrie played against each other on their Warriors vs Cavs finals series multiple times, and did manage to win over each other as well.

I think it would be quite fair to say that Klay would fit that Dallas team perfectly, he is a great defender and they do need a defender since we have seen how terrible Doncic is on defense, and he is a spot up shooter which would give the team a player to pass out when they drive inside as well. I think he will play better here, at least compared to last season, because he will be a better fit.

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Quote from: Natalim on July 02, 2024, 09:29:41 AM

Klay would have been re-signed if he had a good performance last season, but he was scoreless in a crucial game which was his last game with the Warriors, so you can't blame the management for letting him go. I understand the hype with the news that he is now with Dallas, but I hope he will not perform the same way he did with the Warriors last season. Klay was never the same after his injury, and now he will need to continue proving that he still has it. This is also a big gamble for Dallas.

Unfortunately, in the NBA, it isn't uncommon for players to not be able to perform at the level they had before injuries. Especially in Klay's case, who has had one of the most frustrating injuries players can get. Anyway, let's see how his career with the Mavs turns out, although I have no idea what his role will be with the new team.

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Quote from: Jating on July 02, 2024, 03:58:56 AM

Quote from: MK-74 on July 02, 2024, 03:43:46 AM

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Yes would able to agree that this is really the best team that Klay to land since he's new team is a championship contender and became more stronger for his addition. Its just sad to see that their era on GSW is already done. This incident break the hear of GSW fans. But that's how the business goes and a better sweet incident on Klay's career. I really thought that he would retire as a Warrior since he always show his loyalty to the team. But unexpected things happen and his performance decline then the management put him on bench which Thompson didn't like to happen. Now to bad for Warriors since its like they are rebuilding again so I guess this would be a hard season for them to start on.

Klay would have been re-signed if he had a good performance last season, but he was scoreless in a crucial game which was his last game with the Warriors, so you can't blame the management for letting him go. I understand the hype with the news that he is now with Dallas, but I hope he will not perform the same way he did with the Warriors last season. Klay was never the same after his injury, and now he will need to continue proving that he still has it. This is also a big gamble for Dallas.

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Quote from: MK-74 on July 02, 2024, 03:43:46 AM

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Yes would able to agree that this is really the best team that Klay to land since he's new team is a championship contender and became more stronger for his addition. Its just sad to see that their era on GSW is already done. This incident break the hear of GSW fans. But that's how the business goes and a better sweet incident on Klay's career. I really thought that he would retire as a Warrior since he always show his loyalty to the team. But unexpected things happen and his performance decline then the management put him on bench which Thompson didn't like to happen. Now to bad for Warriors since its like they are rebuilding again so I guess this would be a hard season for them to start on.

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Quote from: MK-74 on July 02, 2024, 03:43:46 AM

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

With them offering up TV rights to the highest bidder and TNT losing out, I expect their revenue will explode over the next 3 years. The supermax contracts that get signed in 2030 are going to be absolutely wild. I bet we see close to a billion dollar deal around that time. Maybe Luka or Wemby, or maybe someone we don’t even know yet.

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Isaiah Hartenstein goes to the Oklahoma City Thunders.

Isaiah Hartenstein agrees to 3-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City Thunder: Reports

Main reason, as said is about New York Knicks inability to pay him what he should receive from them as per Shams Charania.

If not only because of Robinson getting injured, Hartenstein will not get his spotlight during the playoffs that's why he got this huge contract - but with another team though. It's a bit frustrated if you're a Knicks fan that your main defender during the playoffs, and the one that's hustling for rebounds every single game will just be given to another team just because your team doesn't have the cap space to pay him.

Now who will be relying on in terms of inside defense? Mitchell Robinson? Right now, they would either get a big that's a free agent right now and pay at least the minimum, or they will rely mostly on small ball team with Bridges or Randle most probably at Center position which would I consider as ineffective for them. As for the Thunder, I wonder if Holmgren will stay at the Center position, or he will be moving to Power Forward while Hartenstein will be their starting Center.

Still congratulations to Hartenstein for getting that huge contract. The Knicks really gave him a spotlight during the playoffs, and he played well during that time.

Well, shows their priorities.
They chose to give a 15ppg/career a max contract (OG) so obviously there is not too much cap space left to pay their important guys.
I think Hartenstein really deserves this contract and I honestly believe this is just the beginning for him. He improves year after year with his hustle on defense and his commitment.

Good to see him on a young and uprising team like the Thunder now, they clearly saw his value, unlike the Knicks.

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Quote from: MK-74 on July 02, 2024, 03:43:46 AM

Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Very good team for Klay Thompson, everyone thought that he will sign with the Lakers, but I guess he wanted to rub it in with the Warriors as he is going to the Western conference champion. But we will still see at how Klay will fit and how is his shooting.

Quote from: MK-74 on July 02, 2024, 03:43:46 AM

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

Make sense for the Boston Celtics to sign him up for 5 years with the biggest contract yet. And he deserves it as he is now coming to his prime years and they just got their first ring and Boston are looking to do it again with the whole team almost intact and their morale are very high with that big win.

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Klay Thompson went to the Dallas Mavericks for 3 years and $50 million.

Jason Tatum signed a contract with the Boston Celtics for 5 years, $319 million, the largest contract in NBA history.
Now NBA players are starting to earn much more money.
This record will be passed to someone else next year.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 01, 2024, 08:33:16 PM

As per Woj,

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

Damn!
I would rather take Josh Green than him. Josh was the one who was more helpful at their Finals stint which means he has the confidence of a champion already despite his young age.
Well anyway, I think this will be good for Josh as he may become a starter in Charlotte which means more playing time and his true skills and talent will be revealed there.

Klay on Mavs. I don't know. The same when Kyrie was acquired by the Mavs, I had my doubts. But if his primary role is to catch and shoot then maybe it will be of great help. Defense on the other hand might become a problem as his injuries might still have some mental effect on him. We will see. I don't want to judge anymore just like I did with Kyrie.

More are happening.
Valanciunas is now on Wizards. The Lakers missed the train. Lebron was even ready to cut some of his salary for a great role player like him but Wizards got the first move.

Perhaps the Mavericks think that they are a lot of upside of getting Klay. And Thompson is banking that he might be given the role that he once had with the Warriors, also we will have to question whether Klay has it as it looks like he lost a step or two and his shooting are getting worst. His last game with the Warriors? 0 points and that could be in the books as well.

So let's see how the Mavs will do, they have offload Josh Green and Hardaway Jr already, two good role players for them, but I guess they are going on a different direction with having Klay on the team now.

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Quote from: wheelz1200 on July 01, 2024, 07:21:37 PM

Quote from: boyptc on July 01, 2024, 06:10:08 PM

It seems that we've got a new record for the highest contract in the NBA history and that goes to Jayson Tatum with a $314-m 5 year contract given by the Boston Celtics.

--> https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jayson-tatum-reportedly-agrees-largest-contract-nba-history-stay-celtics

That championship was worth it and had increased his value. He might not have the conference and finals MVP award but this is probably par or even more than that award.

That was never really in question. He was always going to get the supermax, that is what you give your superstars especially one that just brought home another chip. These numbers will just keep going higher and higher until they stop lifting the cap ceiling. Good for him. That Celtics salary is just crazy though now lol. Amd now they are trying to sell the team! Lol

Yeah, I have seen that post somewhere that the owner is wise enough to rise the cap and then trying to sell the team.

Anyway, this is always the case that we see for the superstars. It does not makes sense that after winning a chip, they get out because of the low ball contract. Well, in some cases we have seen that last year when Bruce opted out.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on July 01, 2024, 08:33:16 PM

As per Woj,

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1807844416163664317

End of splash brothers and the Dallas adding him looking for another championship run with Klay as their 3rd option. Not sure what the fans of the Warriors are going to react with this news. But obviously, they don't what Klay to moved out but it's business for this players and as we have seen, he has unfollowed the Warriors already in his social media account which indicate that he will definitely live.

Damn!
I would rather take Josh Green than him. Josh was the one who was more helpful at their Finals stint which means he has the confidence of a champion already despite his young age.
Well anyway, I think this will be good for Josh as he may become a starter in Charlotte which means more playing time and his true skills and talent will be revealed there.

Klay on Mavs. I don't know. The same when Kyrie was acquired by the Mavs, I had my doubts. But if his primary role is to catch and shoot then maybe it will be of great help. Defense on the other hand might become a problem as his injuries might still have some mental effect on him. We will see. I don't want to judge anymore just like I did with Kyrie.

More are happening.
Valanciunas is now on Wizards. The Lakers missed the train. Lebron was even ready to cut some of his salary for a great role player like him but Wizards got the first move.

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