2013-2014 NBA Season

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Chuck what I don't understand about you is how you can bash an all time great like Wade, but defend Melo.

When did I bash Wade?

[Duvalier]

Do you think anything happens with Asik or do the Rockets just continue to overvalue him as far as trades go?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Do you think anything happens with Asik or do the Rockets just continue to overvalue him as far as trades go?

I don't know. They handled the situation in a strange manner with the self imposed deadline. You'd figure only teams with a contending chance would be willing to take on that salary for next year and most of those are in the West. Does Houston want to help another contender in the West? He would be a great pickup for Portland but I dont how to make that deal work and would Houston be willing?

[GBBob]

So Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks and to move a guy they couldn't afford to pay anyways.

Thoughts?

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by GBBob

So Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks and to move a guy they couldn't afford to pay anyways.

Thoughts?

How many picks do they have in the upcoming draft? It has to be a bunch at this point.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

How many picks do they have in the upcoming draft? It has to be a bunch at this point.

So they are waiving Bynum at 5PM today to clear his cap money too. lol..draft pick scenarios too confusing for me

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10...ulls-luol-deng

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by GBBob

So they are waiving Bynum at 5PM today to clear his cap money too. lol..draft pick scenarios too confusing for me

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10...ulls-luol-deng

Lol...we'll have to wait for Chuck, but I think they already have two first round picks this year along with a second and they got Portland's 2015-2016 2nd round picks they owed to the Cavs with this trade.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by GBBob

So they are waiving Bynum at 5PM today to clear his cap money too. lol..draft pick scenarios too confusing for me

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10...ulls-luol-deng

And of course, Bynum will almost assuredly end up with the Heat.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

How many picks do they have in the upcoming draft? It has to be a bunch at this point.

They have their own pick which may now become a lottery selection if they miss the playoffs. They have Sacramento's 1st pick this year though it is protected (1-10 through 2017) and unlikely to be used this year. If Sacremento can acquire a good player through the draft and get their act together the next few years this will wind up being a pretty good pick for Chicago or a trade asset.

They have Charlotte's pick this year which they may wind up keeping as it is top 10 protected but Charlotte is currently the 7 seed in the East and Chicago tanking will help them stay out of the lottery and into 1st round fodder.

So they could easily wind up with 2 lottery selections (though with a real longshot to get into the top 3) this year and they most likely have European star Mirotic coming next year.

[Cannon Shell]

Mirotic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af3jTTp76bI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjaHc9Vp9wU

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GBBob

So Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks and to move a guy they couldn't afford to pay anyways.

Thoughts?

Obviously they werent planning on resigning Deng after the season and decided to get cap relief and a few extra picks as opposed to nothing. Cant argue with that strategy especially if it weakens their team short term (this year) which may enhance their position in a really strong draft. Ironically this deal may ensure that Cleveland gets past them in the standings and potentially keeps them out of the playoffs and into the lottery.
It can be tricky trading guys like Deng who are heading into unrestricted free agency because essentially they can turn into rentals and unlike other sports there is no compensation for their loss other than salary cap space.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I don't know. They handled the situation in a strange manner with the self imposed deadline. You'd figure only teams with a contending chance would be willing to take on that salary for next year and most of those are in the West. Does Houston want to help another contender in the West? He would be a great pickup for Portland but I dont how to make that deal work and would Houston be willing?

It's hard to see Portland having anyone they'd be willing to trade that Houston would really be interested in...not with some of the trades they've turned down already for Asik.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I don't know. They handled the situation in a strange manner with the self imposed deadline. You'd figure only teams with a contending chance would be willing to take on that salary for next year and most of those are in the West. Does Houston want to help another contender in the West? He would be a great pickup for Portland but I dont how to make that deal work and would Houston be willing?

Then again after the recent stretch of games, maybe Olshey better find a way to make it work. The defense and bench are becoming a trainwreck.