Al Horford has agreed to a four-year, $109M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers,
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Al Horford has agreed to a four-year, $109M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers,
Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year, $20M deal with the Knicks
Heat are finalizing a sign-and-trade with the 76ers to acquire Jimmy Butler.
Very nice get, I'm a fan of Horford.Quote:
Originally Posted by MU/Panther
Nikola Mirotic returning to Europe. Kind of surprising given the fact multiple teams were interested.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...356052482?s=19
Yep, another former MU player headed to South Beach.Quote:
Originally Posted by MU/Panther
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...926562816?s=19
Maybe but that deal aging well may prove to be wishful thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUFAN2003
Didn't I see that DWade would come out of retirement if the Heat signed Jimmy B or was that only in tongue in cheek? I hope so.Quote:
Originally Posted by MU/Panther
I was real surprised on this as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUFAN2003
Good point. He will be 34 under the first year of the contact. Also, the loss of Butler and Redick is significant. A lot of change in the East, now all eyes on what Kawhi does.Quote:
Originally Posted by AbovetheRim
Marquette star now a Buck.
https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/s...86801044500480
Love it.
Nice! Sounds like it's for the veteran's minimum. If Wes can stay healthy, that could end up being one of the better signings for the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by MU/Panther
Agree. A really good veteran who can certainly make up for the loss of Brogdan.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUFAN2003
Also key is Wes is a pretty good guy, so should go well in the locker room.
With Kawhi looking at Toronto, Lakers and Clippers, I hope he chooses the Clippers. I wouldn't mind him staying in Toronto, I think Milwaukee was as much at fault for blowing a 2-0 lead as Toronto was for winning it. Just don't want to see him join the Lakers. LeBron, Kawhi and Anthony Davis would seem as insurmountable, if not more, than Golden State with Durant or the Heat with LeBron, Wade, Bosh and Allen.
Agree. I do hope Kawhi goes to the Clippers. Should really set up for some good battles in the West, and provide one less star for the Bucks to deal with to get to the NBA finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUFAN2003
Lebron, Kawhi, AD and also Kuzma, pencil them in for champs now.
Pretty sure Kawhi stays in Toronto. That may actually help Bucks get Korver, because he probably goes to Lakers if Leonard ends up there.
More on Korver. Sounds like he will be bought out by Phoenix. Budenholzer coached Korver in Atlanta, had a good relationship, and Korver was selected as an All-Star reserve under Budenholzer.Quote:
Originally Posted by mufansince72
https://in.nba.com/news/report-los-a...i1ueaadz88px0k
https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/0...-frontrunners/
This seems like a real stretch. The signing of Wes would likely be viewed as a low risk, depth move by the fanbase if he didn't play at MU. I'm just hoping after all of the injuries that Wes has something left in the tank as a 10 minute, 3 and D guy. Conversely, we're talking about an uber efficient, 50/40/90 guy who is also capable of playing lock down D and big minutes in Brogdon. IMO, there is a zero percent chance that Wes can "certainly make up for the loss of Brogdon."Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose85
You can't keep everyone. When you factor in the cost of Brogdon, being able to bring back Hill and then adding Wes on a min wage deal, I think that combo can make up for the loss of Brogdon.Quote:
Originally Posted by AbovetheRim
Kawhi to the Clippers, and Paul George. I really thought it would be the Lakers or Toronto. I think it's good for the league that he didn't go to the Lakers.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...rs/1663575001/
To the contrary, they could have kept everyone it just would have vaulted them into the luxury tax threshold to do so (which they said they were willing to do). As for the rest of your post, they already had Hill so Hill will be replacing his own production which by default leaves us to Wes replacing Brogdon's production. Personally, I really don't think Wes is going to see the court much and believe if anyone is going to replace MB's production, it will be from one or both of DiVincenzo or Sterling Brown stepping up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose85
I tend to agree with Goose on this. Do you think they should have kept Brogdon at over $21 mil/year with him being somewhat injury prone? I think you are overstating Brogdon's defensive ability. Are you saying Hill playing some extra minutes( if he plays at the level he did in the playoffs) will not be adequate? Imo, DD certainly could elevate his game but SB is much more likely to be the guy that doesn't see the court much.Quote:
Originally Posted by AbovetheRim
Wesley played a pretty important role for the Pacers at the end of last season. I think he will have a similar role with the Bucks. Could well be there best defensive guard.
Pretty important role? The only objective factor, the numbers, absolutely destroy your argument but here goes. Wes had a PER of 10.37 last year and a VA of -1.5 while Sterling Brown had a PER of 10.93 and a VA of 6.7. Wes shot 9-30 in the playoffs last year and had the lowest PER of any SG averaging 25MPG or more in the league in the entire 2019 playoffs. SB started playoff games in Brogdon's absence all while DD was proving every chance he was given that he couldn't shoot all year long so I think it's a moot point that SB at a minimum begins the year ahead of DD on the depth chart. This and you're saying 33 year old George Hill's production is going to go up with additional minutes? Since when do 30+ year old, non superstar players get better with more minutes in the NBA? Not many NBA insiders would argue with me that Brogdon's D and is solidly above average and much better than an about to be 33 year old, declining Wes Matthews' D.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUAlphaBangura
Step away from the MU connection and you'll realize this was a depth move, not a move for Wes to play big minutes and the fact that he signed for the league minimum seems to validate that point. Zero risk for the Bucks and if he's fallen off the cliff by the time training camp rolls around, very easy to move on.
Keeping Giannis happy.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...812753920?s=19
I think Brogdan, with his injury history, made $21 mil for four years a tough contract. I actually think the key to that trade was getting some draft picks. The Bucks have no first and no second rounder next year and I think no second the following year. By adding some draft picks they also added some flexibility in trade chips.Quote:
Originally Posted by AbovetheRim
Bucks owners likely don't want to pay the luxury tax, so move Brogdan and in his spot play Hill and Wes / get 3 draft picks, and in that grouping you save $10 mil per year.
One wanted to stay, one didn't jive with the coach and wanted out. So Bled got his contract and Brogdon was gonna walk. The fact that they got 3 picks out of it was incredible.
Two very telling quotes from his presser in Indy:
“It’s an organization where I immediately feel extremely valued."
“I think point guard is my best position; not even having the ball in my hands, it’s just about being able to make decisions, being able to influence what happens on the floor, and bring guys together and lead them to win.”
Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, first-round picks in 2024 and 2026, pick swaps in 2021 and 2025.
OKC has acquired EIGHT first-round picks since draft night: 2020: Denver (1-10), 2021: Miami; 2022: LAC; 2023: Miami (1-14), 2024: LAC; 2024: Houston (1-14); 2026: LAC; 2026: Houston (1-4).
Updated odds on who wins the 2020 NBA championship.
https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/st...05464680239104
Upon hearing of this trade news, the NBA Rules Committee immediately announced that games will now be played with two basketballs instead of one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MU/Panther
I would not want to be the coach in Houston.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUFAN2003
Haven't heard anything on Korver. I think he would be a great addition to the Bucks.
Kawhi announced his decision last Saturday (early AM). I am sure Korver is being heavily courted. The Bucks wanted to trade for him last season. Korver is from California, and had great success with LeBron.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose85
However, his best season was under Mike Budenholder (14-15). All-Star Reserve. I am sure the respective teams are working hard right now. Can LA get out of the West? With Korver, Bucks are favorite in the East.
Meeting with JR Smith.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...478548481?s=19
Kyle Korver agrees to a 1 year contract with the Bucks. Great leadership and depth move.
Great news! This was big. Bucks will be able to stretch the floor nicely with Korver, Matthews and Middleton.Quote:
Originally Posted by MUAlphaBangura
He is what the Bucks needed, a top line 3 point shooter. That is a skill set we really needed in the playoffs.
Giannis drives and dishes to another weapon. Our team and playing in the East should enable Kover to play reasonable minutes in the regular season to ensure he has his legs in the playoffs.
I really thought losing Redick was a big loss for Philly. They have a lot of skilled players, but Redick was their knock down three point shooter. Our getting Korver not only helps the Bucks, but it also takes another chip away from Philly.
Destroyed? Care to reevaluate now that the season is over?Quote:
Originally Posted by AbovetheRim