which Butler? I'm hoping to see a lot of movement and excitement in FA this year. Hopefully the knicks will pick someone up so we can stop hearing Melo whine about the team that is overpaying his selfish ass.
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Jimmy Butler. Although the Bulls say they will match any offer, Im not sure why they would pay a guy 20 million for one year when it is clear he will leave after 2016. I say they let him walk or a possible sign and trade with the Lakers.
Lakers will probably make the Playoffs if Kobe stays healthy, Butler signs, Clarkson, Randle, Russel, Nance develop, and they sign a quality big.
PG: Clarkson SG: Kobe SF: Butler PF: Randle C: Aldridge or Monroe or a Lopez Brother
Bench, Russel, Young, Nance, Resign Ed Davis
Lakers could contend for a playoff spot or of course they fail to sign a quality big and there rookies struggle, then they are back to the basement.
DinoDB1975
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Bulls offer Jimmy Butler five years, $90 million. I know the salary cap increases again in subsequent years, but that's a LOT of cheddar to leave on the table, LOL.
To his credit, he is postponing meetings with the Lakers, Celtics, Sixers, and Mavs.
To his credit, he is postponing meetings with the Lakers, Celtics, Sixers, and Mavs.
I'm totally fine with one more year of crap so we can get one more lottery pick and then sign a couple really big names next year after Kobe comes off the books.
Ok, had no idea Aldridge wanted to be a Laker. I still don't see that happening but hey, I'll take that in a heart beat. Maybe then Durant next year?
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Aldridge has the Lakers as his #2. Spurs 1st, then Blazers, then Mavs according to reports.
He is betting on himself. He thinks he can have a good 15-16, then sign a bigger max in 16-17.
I'm totally fine with one more year of crap so we can get one more lottery pick and then sign a couple really big names next year after Kobe comes off the books.
Ok, had no idea Aldridge wanted to be a Laker. I still don't see that happening but hey, I'll take that in a heart beat. Maybe then Durant next year?
Honestly.... there are lot of ifs for the Lakers, but if there rookies/sophomores develop (Clarkson, Russel, Randle, Nance), if they get Aldridge, and sign a quality Center. I could see Durant considering the Lakers.
There's a lot of ifs but it's also the Lakers. Sure they aren't in contention now but there's always something interesting brewing and players are attracted to LA no matter what. If we play our cards right, we should have a great team in a few years and possibly a contender in 4 or 5. Even though being a title contender is awesome, I'm a little excited to be in a rebuilding phase to see who becomes a star, who we might nab as a FA, etc.
Three future all stars possibly at PG, SG, PF. Plus, the cap is around what... $70 million this year? Lakers should have a good 30 million to spend this offseason and another 40 million the next with Kobe gone and increased cap.
I would be surprised if more players don't follow what Lebron is going to do. He defn has his mind set on getting payed top dollar every year that he has left. Butler is going to stay, no doubt in my mind.
Who the hell is Bobby Portis?
A lot of noise but I have a feeling the only prime time player that'll relocate is Aldridge. If he wants to win Spurs if he wants something else....Lakers.
Davis back to Pels with 5/145 and Kawhi back to Spurs for 5/90.
Blazers sign Al Farouq Aminu. Four years, 30 million for a guy who averaged 5pts and 5reb a game. If I was that tall I could do that to.
Blazers sign Al Farouq Aminu. Four years, 30 million for a guy who averaged 5pts and 5reb a game. If I was that tall I could do that to.
DinoDB1975
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To maximize one's earning potential, that is the best bet...but imagine betting on yourself, signing a one or two year deal in hopes of cashing in again, and tearing your ACL or some other career threatening injury. Just playing devil's advocate.
The lower tier players are going to get their's. Why? Because with the salary cap rising again, these contracts aren't such an albatross for NBA teams.
Great article on the impending salary cap increases:
The Eight Biggest NBA Free-Agency Questions «
A few highlights:
[Biggest argument for shorter deals]
[Argument for the security of a long term contract]
The Lakers are trying to land Aldridge and Jordan.
Also, as I said before... Cavs are reaching out to Tayshaun Prince. Would be a really good fit.
Carrol sign with the Raptors for 4/60 and now Millsap might jump ship to the Magic for 4/80.
Lillard gets max from Blazers for 5/120
Green resigns with the Spurs for 4/45 and the Spurs traded Splitter to Hawks to create cap space for Aldridge... if they can get him to sign.
Spurs could have five all stars starting for them... Parker, Green, Leonard, Aldridge, Duncan
Lillard gets max from Blazers for 5/120
Green resigns with the Spurs for 4/45 and the Spurs traded Splitter to Hawks to create cap space for Aldridge... if they can get him to sign.
Spurs could have five all stars starting for them... Parker, Green, Leonard, Aldridge, Duncan
I'm not sure I can call Green an allstar.
His defensive abilities are severely underrated and he is a great three point shooter... especially in the 2013 finals, he came up big. He knows his role within the system. Maybe not an All-Star considering the guards in the West... but still, I think a good signing for the Spurs.
DinoDB1975
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According to "sources", Jimmy Butler takes the safe route and agrees to five years, $90 million with the Bulls.
I agree, good solid player and can definitely be a starter. If Ginobili retires, this will be a great opportunity for Green to step up and play more minutes.
Yea, probably the right move on his part. Question is how far does this team go with Butler and Rose?
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