2013 NBA Offseason Thread

[UMFan83]

[expletive] he had to go to the [expletive] Knicks

[UMFan83]

Ford:

 

The Bulls wanted a shooter, but I wonder about Snell. With other shooters like Allen Crabbe and Reggie Bullock left on the board, I think there were safer picks than Snell. Snell is intriguing, but he was very inconsistent at New Mexico. He was sort of a workout wonder. Don't love this pick.

[Exile on Waveland]

I would have picked Reggie Bullock if I was the Bulls or Pacers.

 

(Or perhaps just gambled on Richard Ledo.)

[Smack]

Did DJ Byrd go yet?

[Guest]

Wojnarowski reporting that KG agreed to go to Brooklyn, and that his '14-'15 salary will be guaranteed.

[Rex Buckingham]

Broussard reporting it like it's the first thing anyone has heard about it

[SouthSideRyan]

Huh, Woj just reported that, Chris. What a shitty trade.

[illiniguy]

Cool moment with stern and Hakeem. Cool moment that Jalen Rose had to talk all over. We get it jalen, you have to say something every ten seconds.

[SouthSideRyan]

Simmons looks like he's going to cry

[CubInOK]

Simmons looks like he's going to cry

It's tough being a Boston sports fan right now.

[PosterToBeNamedLater]

Really psyched for 2016, you guys.

Yes. I know a lot of fans think the Bulls should trade the pick--and they can if they get good value, but some people are fine trading it for average players that won't change anything. I am completely fine waiting this thing out with the confidence that the Bobcats will continue to be terrible and hoping for a top pick in the future. That is the the kind of thing that can completely change a franchise... not some trade for Jason Thompson.

[Guest]

I'm going to sound like a homer, but there's no way there are a dozen better point guards in this draft than Phil Pressey. I'll be shocked if he doesn't play in the league for a decade with his court vision and P&R ability.

[SouthSideRyan]

I feel like the Spurs drafting Thomas validates my fanboyism of him

[Guest]

Simmons looks like he's going to cry

 

how in the [expletive] does he get to be on that broadcast?

[GammonsPocketTweets]

Simmons was awesome, he was trolling Jalen Rose all night.

[cubbyvirus00]

Really psyched for 2016, you guys.

Yes. I know a lot of fans think the Bulls should trade the pick--and they can if they get good value, but some people are fine trading it for average players that won't change anything. I am completely fine waiting this thing out with the confidence that the Bobcats will continue to be terrible and hoping for a top pick in the future. That is the the kind of thing that can completely change a franchise... not some trade for Jason Thompson.

 

You have to like what the Nets have done in 2-3 seasons. I think the finish above Chicago this year

[Banedon]

Doc Rivers on Bill Simmons:

 

"I would like to call him an idiot, but I'm too classy for that."

 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/06/doc-rivers-bill-simmons-espn/

[ChiCubsFan]

Really psyched for 2016, you guys.

Yes. I know a lot of fans think the Bulls should trade the pick--and they can if they get good value, but some people are fine trading it for average players that won't change anything. I am completely fine waiting this thing out with the confidence that the Bobcats will continue to be terrible and hoping for a top pick in the future. That is the the kind of thing that can completely change a franchise... not some trade for Jason Thompson.

 

You have to like what the Nets have done in 2-3 seasons. I think the finish above Chicago this year

 

No way they stay healthy. It will be very interesting to watch. This just feels like a poor man's 2012-13 Lakers.

[UMFan83]

Doc Rivers on Bill Simmons:

 

"I would like to call him an idiot, but I'm too classy for that."

 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/06/doc-rivers-bill-simmons-espn/

 

Bill Simmons is sometimes interesting on TV, but sometimes he seems way over his head. I dunno, I liked him a lot more when he was writing 3 articles a week for ESPN.

[UMFan83]

Stein reporting that Rondo is next and to expect it quickly.

[Derwood]

Stein reporting that Rondo is next and to expect it quickly.

 

to who? for who? fantastic reporting, Stein

[Formerly Snayke]

It feels like Garnett has been listed at 37 since he was traded to Boston.

[Andy]

Doc Rivers on Bill Simmons:

 

"I would like to call him an idiot, but I'm too classy for that."

 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/06/doc-rivers-bill-simmons-espn/

 

Bill Simmons is sometimes interesting on TV, but sometimes he seems way over his head. I dunno, I liked him a lot more when he was writing 3 articles a week for ESPN.

I did too, but I think he was fine last night. For someone who generally doesn't watch college hoops he seemed to at least do a passable imitation of knowing what he was talking about. And he and Bilas seem to have a nice rapport.

 

And he's 100% right about Doc Rivers. I don't think anyone cares if Rivers doesn't want to rebuild, but he was (and still is being) disingenuous as hell about it and Simmons was right to call him out.

[Cubswin11]

Stein reporting that Rondo is next and to expect it quickly.

He's been rumored to be going to the Bucks before, I know. The Bucks don't have a ton to offer, however. They wouldn't trade Sanders and I doubt the Celtics are interested in Jennings/Ellis in a S&T. Maybe Henson and picks or the Greece dude (Giannis Adawhatever) and picks?

 

Sacramento for Boogie?

 

S&T for Josh Smith?

[hawkeyecub]

All I wanted was for Burke to fall to the Pistons and they passed on him for Caldwell-Pope.