[OhCanada-Participant]

 Free Agency starts in 20 minutes. Should be a wild one. Decided to make a "general" thread for any official or unofficial signings, any rumours, reports, opinions, predictions and general offseason hooplah!

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Kyle Lowry will be the first major FA off the board, before most of the people that regularly use this forum wake up and before the ones on now go to sleep.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Kyle Lowry will be the first major FA off the board, before most of the people that regularly use this forum wake up and before the ones on now go to sleep.

[r377Participant]

Prediction:

If Spurs don’t re-sign Diaw they look at McRoberts. Indiana look at Chalmers

[r377Participant]

Prediction:

If Spurs don’t re-sign Diaw they look at McRoberts. Indiana look at Chalmers

[OhCanada-Participant]

Those are both great fits but I expect Diaw to resign. He was a key contributor this year who won his first Championship. He probally wants to win another and I doubt he thinks he can win it anywhere else.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Those are both great fits but I expect Diaw to resign. He was a key contributor this year who won his first Championship. He probally wants to win another and I doubt he thinks he can win it anywhere else.

[r377Participant]

rumour: vince carter – dallas are keen to bring him back. Blazers, Heat, OK and Raps all have interest in him.

Xavier Henry – Pacers are interested.

Greg Monroe – Hawks and Magic have interested.  New Orleans have also been linked here on multiple occassions.  Also read the blazers have interest in Monroe in a sign and trade (doesn’t really make sense to me with Aldridge and Lopez solid at 4 and 5)

[r377Participant]

rumour: vince carter – dallas are keen to bring him back. Blazers, Heat, OK and Raps all have interest in him.

Xavier Henry – Pacers are interested.

Greg Monroe – Hawks and Magic have interested.  New Orleans have also been linked here on multiple occassions.  Also read the blazers have interest in Monroe in a sign and trade (doesn’t really make sense to me with Aldridge and Lopez solid at 4 and 5)

[OhCanada-Participant]

Im starting to actually worry a bit about Lowry. Now that I think about it Lowry did say during an interview saying he misses playing in Houston and wished he was still playing for Mchale. Ill try to find that video. Now theres reports Morey is meeting up with him in philly.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Im starting to actually worry a bit about Lowry. Now that I think about it Lowry did say during an interview saying he misses playing in Houston and wished he was still playing for Mchale. Ill try to find that video. Now theres reports Morey is meeting up with him in philly.

[OhCanada-Participant]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/234048/Morey-In-Philadelphia-To-Meet-With-Kyle-Lowry-As-Free-Agency-Begins

http://sports.gotnewswire.com/news/report-masai-ujiri-to-make-bid-for-kyle-lowry-at-midnight

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/20/kyle-lowry-regrets-how-he-handled-time-with-houston-rockets/

"I would have done things differently in Houston,” Lowry says. “I really respected Kevin McHale. I wish I would have had an opportunity to play for him longer. The things he was teaching me, well, I didn’t understand right away. When you get away from someone, though, see it from the outside looking in, you go back and think, ‘Damn, I could’ve learned some more things from the guy.’

 

“I wanted to stay with Coach Adelman and needed to get over that. [McHale] came in with a different philosophy, and I wish I could’ve adapted to it quicker

 

 

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/234048/Morey-In-Philadelphia-To-Meet-With-Kyle-Lowry-As-Free-Agency-Begins

http://sports.gotnewswire.com/news/report-masai-ujiri-to-make-bid-for-kyle-lowry-at-midnight

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/20/kyle-lowry-regrets-how-he-handled-time-with-houston-rockets/

"I would have done things differently in Houston,” Lowry says. “I really respected Kevin McHale. I wish I would have had an opportunity to play for him longer. The things he was teaching me, well, I didn’t understand right away. When you get away from someone, though, see it from the outside looking in, you go back and think, ‘Damn, I could’ve learned some more things from the guy.’

 

“I wanted to stay with Coach Adelman and needed to get over that. [McHale] came in with a different philosophy, and I wish I could’ve adapted to it quicker

 

 

 

 

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

Well, I don’t know what to make of this, but there are Philadelphia 76ers reps standing on my front porch right now

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

Well, I don’t know what to make of this, but there are Philadelphia 76ers reps standing on my front porch right now

[OhCanada-Participant]

Thats taking tankin to a new level. Start a grandpa for 30-mpg. How are they gonna sell tickets.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Thats taking tankin to a new level. Start a grandpa for 30-mpg. How are they gonna sell tickets.

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

If you sign him, they will come

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

If you sign him, they will come

[r377Participant]

Dallas calls on RFA Chandler Parsons, and make no mistake: If Mavs miss on ‘Melo, they’ll be aggressive in pursuit of Parsons, sources say.

[r377Participant]

Dallas calls on RFA Chandler Parsons, and make no mistake: If Mavs miss on ‘Melo, they’ll be aggressive in pursuit of Parsons, sources say.

[r377Participant]

Lowry is a priority for the Rockets, who will first make a run at Carmelo Anthony (and LeBron James).

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey has traveled to Philadelphia to meet with free agent guard Kyle Lowry tonight, league source tells Yahoo.

Luol Deng – Miami, Dallas LAC all keen.

Unrestricted free agent C.J. Miles will meet with the Pacers on Tuesday.

Multiple reports on Rashard Lewis and Spurs in talks.

[r377Participant]

Lowry is a priority for the Rockets, who will first make a run at Carmelo Anthony (and LeBron James).

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey has traveled to Philadelphia to meet with free agent guard Kyle Lowry tonight, league source tells Yahoo.

Luol Deng – Miami, Dallas LAC all keen.

Unrestricted free agent C.J. Miles will meet with the Pacers on Tuesday.

Multiple reports on Rashard Lewis and Spurs in talks.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Kyrie Irving signs 5-yr $90 mil extension. 

Source-Adrian Woj

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Kyrie Irving signs 5-yr $90 mil extension. 

Source-Adrian Woj

[r377Participant]

Pistons, Mavs, Lakers and Heat looking hard at restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas.

[r377Participant]

Pistons, Mavs, Lakers and Heat looking hard at restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas.

[r377Participant]

The Boston Celtics were first team to call restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas when free agency started, per source. Danny Ainge called.

Sixers interested in Avery Bradley.

[r377Participant]

The Boston Celtics were first team to call restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas when free agency started, per source. Danny Ainge called.

Sixers interested in Avery Bradley.

[GrandmamaParticipant]

Lebron – Miami

Carmelo – Chicago

Lowry – Houston

Wade – Miami

Bosh – Miami

Deng – Atlanta

Parsons – Dallas

Stephenson – Indiana

Gortat – Washington

Gasol – Lakers

Diaw – San Antonio

[GrandmamaParticipant]

Lebron – Miami

Carmelo – Chicago

Lowry – Houston

Wade – Miami

Bosh – Miami

Deng – Atlanta

Parsons – Dallas

Stephenson – Indiana

Gortat – Washington

Gasol – Lakers

Diaw – San Antonio

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

If any team wants to sign Parsons, better do it as quickly as possible considering Houston will be less inclined to match. 

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

If any team wants to sign Parsons, better do it as quickly as possible considering Houston will be less inclined to match. 

[doubledribblerParticipant]

Houston is in a unique spot. They only have 3 days to match any offer that Parson signs. If they are still waiting on Melo they won’t be able to tie up that kind of money.

[doubledribblerParticipant]

Houston is in a unique spot. They only have 3 days to match any offer that Parson signs. If they are still waiting on Melo they won’t be able to tie up that kind of money.

[BigChamp12Participant]

Do you think there is any chance Houston convinces Chandler to turn down those offers and accept a lesser deal with them? I was under the impression he really wanted to stay in Houston.

[BigChamp12Participant]

Do you think there is any chance Houston convinces Chandler to turn down those offers and accept a lesser deal with them? I was under the impression he really wanted to stay in Houston.

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

And I wouldn’t mind Avery Bradley at the Sg spot for a few years while we develop KJ or Jordan McRae, maybe even Tony Wroten???

I really want to snag Parsons though, he can open up the floor for MCW and Noel whilst we wait on Embiid to recover fully

[BA30Participant]

Sounds good in theory, but Philly is at least a year or 2 away from even making the playoffs. I don’t see Parsons even talking to them, much less signing an offer sheet.

[BA30Participant]

Sounds good in theory, but Philly is at least a year or 2 away from even making the playoffs. I don’t see Parsons even talking to them, much less signing an offer sheet.

[The Scare Crow RisesParticipant]

And I wouldn’t mind Avery Bradley at the Sg spot for a few years while we develop KJ or Jordan McRae, maybe even Tony Wroten???

I really want to snag Parsons though, he can open up the floor for MCW and Noel whilst we wait on Embiid to recover fully

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Pacers going after CJ Miles with their $2.1 million trade exception.

I think it’d be a good move.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Pacers going after CJ Miles with their $2.1 million trade exception.

I think it’d be a good move.

[HitsterParticipant]

 Can someone clear up a quick cap space question?

A team can resign a free agent player if they are over cap but if they were under cap they could not sign another player to take them over cap and then resign original player – I think I’ve understood it right.

Chandler Parsons is an interesting one, the Rockets would surely have loved to have picked up his option but then have extended him on a nice deal for 2015/16 onwards.

If we assume that LeBron is staying in Miami then Melo will be the next key target for teams as FA tends to work from the top down. If a team has the $20 odd million available for a starting max deal and they were after both LeBron and Melo, it could have got very tricky if Melo had committed first then LeBron said he’d like to join up.

Kyle Lowry is an interesting FA, he’s coming off a very good season but is not a superstar PG but would be a very good PG on a contending team for the right sort of deal. Toronto have good cap space to resign him and can offer the best deal, Miami are sniffing but to fit him in with the big 3 means pay cuts for some of them, Houston are interested and both Dallas and Lakers need a long term PG so could be an option.

I wonder of Proud Grandpa could be a ROY contender on the Philly roster!

 

 

 

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 Can someone clear up a quick cap space question?

A team can resign a free agent player if they are over cap but if they were under cap they could not sign another player to take them over cap and then resign original player – I think I’ve understood it right.

Chandler Parsons is an interesting one, the Rockets would surely have loved to have picked up his option but then have extended him on a nice deal for 2015/16 onwards.

If we assume that LeBron is staying in Miami then Melo will be the next key target for teams as FA tends to work from the top down. If a team has the $20 odd million available for a starting max deal and they were after both LeBron and Melo, it could have got very tricky if Melo had committed first then LeBron said he’d like to join up.

Kyle Lowry is an interesting FA, he’s coming off a very good season but is not a superstar PG but would be a very good PG on a contending team for the right sort of deal. Toronto have good cap space to resign him and can offer the best deal, Miami are sniffing but to fit him in with the big 3 means pay cuts for some of them, Houston are interested and both Dallas and Lakers need a long term PG so could be an option.

I wonder of Proud Grandpa could be a ROY contender on the Philly roster!

 

 

 

 

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Marcin Gortat gets 5 yrs $60 million from Wizards.

He’s not worth $12 per season… Damn! But bigs do get overpaid, so… Not surprised. 

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Marcin Gortat gets 5 yrs $60 million from Wizards.

He’s not worth $12 per season… Damn! But bigs do get overpaid, so… Not surprised. 

 

[thricethefunParticipant]

Eh Pekovic got the same deal if I’m not mistaken and Gortat is better than him.

[thricethefunParticipant]

Eh Pekovic got the same deal if I’m not mistaken and Gortat is better than him.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Gortat is already 30 years old… I’m shocked at the 5 year deal… They’ll be paying him until he’s 35 years old lol. 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Gortat is already 30 years old… I’m shocked at the 5 year deal… They’ll be paying him until he’s 35 years old lol. 

[benny15Participant]

apparently Gortat was adamant about the deal being 5 years. soon as i read that, i wouldnt have been surprised if he was offered 15 mill anuualy for 3 years but turned it down knowing that he wont get another 8 digit contract offer in his career.

[benny15Participant]

apparently Gortat was adamant about the deal being 5 years. soon as i read that, i wouldnt have been surprised if he was offered 15 mill anuualy for 3 years but turned it down knowing that he wont get another 8 digit contract offer in his career.

[BA30Participant]

The 12 Mil is about right for a borderline double double center that plays solid d. As you said, the 5 years is what is crazy to me. 3 plus a 4th year non-guaranteed would have made perfect sense.

[BA30Participant]

The 12 Mil is about right for a borderline double double center that plays solid d. As you said, the 5 years is what is crazy to me. 3 plus a 4th year non-guaranteed would have made perfect sense.

[r377Participant]

Grizzlies guaranteed Kosta Koufas $3mill for next season

[r377Participant]

Grizzlies guaranteed Kosta Koufas $3mill for next season

[r377Participant]

Rumour: Losing Shaun Livingston, as Nets feared because of spending limitations, likely to resurrect Marcus Thornton-for-Jarrett Jack trade talks.

ESPN reported last week Nets & Cavs have discussed Thornton-for-Jack swap, which would bring $ relief to Cavs + give Nets new backcourt vet

[r377Participant]

Rumour: Losing Shaun Livingston, as Nets feared because of spending limitations, likely to resurrect Marcus Thornton-for-Jarrett Jack trade talks.

ESPN reported last week Nets & Cavs have discussed Thornton-for-Jack swap, which would bring $ relief to Cavs + give Nets new backcourt vet

[BA30Participant]

That would be a trade the Cavs likely have to make assuming there are no other assets of value exchanged. It doesn’t help their cap this year for signing FAs but is nice for the year after. I don’t really see it hurting the team’s chances for a playoff spot this year either.

[BA30Participant]

That would be a trade the Cavs likely have to make assuming there are no other assets of value exchanged. It doesn’t help their cap this year for signing FAs but is nice for the year after. I don’t really see it hurting the team’s chances for a playoff spot this year either.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Marcus Thornton and Dion Waiters are similar players. Difference is after his limited role in Brooklyn I bet Thornton would happily play as a 3rd gaurd combo off the bench while Waiters would not. Could mean they trade Waiters for whatever assets they can get, trade Jack for Thornton and sign Hayward/Parsons.

[BA30Participant]

You are correct they are similar players but if the Cavs strike out on Parsons/Hayward having Waiters start and Thornton replace him off the bench is not the worst option. I don’t think bringing in Thornton means they trade Waiters at all, especially since Thornton can walk after this season.

[BA30Participant]

You are correct they are similar players but if the Cavs strike out on Parsons/Hayward having Waiters start and Thornton replace him off the bench is not the worst option. I don’t think bringing in Thornton means they trade Waiters at all, especially since Thornton can walk after this season.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Marcus Thornton and Dion Waiters are similar players. Difference is after his limited role in Brooklyn I bet Thornton would happily play as a 3rd gaurd combo off the bench while Waiters would not. Could mean they trade Waiters for whatever assets they can get, trade Jack for Thornton and sign Hayward/Parsons.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Chris Broussard reports Houston is attempting to sign Lowry through a sign and trade to save cap space yet Toronto wont oblige.

http://mweb.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24602757/report-rockets-offer-for-kyle-lowry-doa-because-raps-wont-trade

[OhCanada-Participant]

Chris Broussard reports Houston is attempting to sign Lowry through a sign and trade to save cap space yet Toronto wont oblige.

http://mweb.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24602757/report-rockets-offer-for-kyle-lowry-doa-because-raps-wont-trade

[r377Participant]

Houston and Phillie are talking about Jeremy Lin. Houston want to clear some money, Sixers want at least a first round pick for compensation.

[r377Participant]

Houston and Phillie are talking about Jeremy Lin. Houston want to clear some money, Sixers want at least a first round pick for compensation.

[r377Participant]

Thunder are targetting mike miller.

Sixers are showing interest in Kent Bazemore.

Rumor: Paul Gasol will re-sign with Lakers if they sign Melo. ( I personally just can’t see melo and kobe fitting together)

[r377Participant]

Thunder are targetting mike miller.

Sixers are showing interest in Kent Bazemore.

Rumor: Paul Gasol will re-sign with Lakers if they sign Melo. ( I personally just can’t see melo and kobe fitting together)

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