A little earlier than last year, but with NBA 2K17 released early on Friday (officially out today), I've got basketball on the mind.
Off-season news:
- Kevin Durant joined Golden State, making their starting line-up more dangerous, but hurting their bench depth.
- Russell Westbrook re-upped with OKC, now the franchise player for the Thunder. As well, Serge Ibaka was traded away to Orlando for Victor Oladipo, a young player on the rise.
- Tim Duncan and Amar'e Stoudemire are now retired.
- Dwyane Wade joined the Chicago Bulls, as did Rajon Rondo.
- Everyone got paid crazy money in Free Agency.
- O.J. Mayo was dismissed from the league for violating the drug policy, but will be eligible for reinstatement in two years.
- Most recently Giannis Antetokounmpo re-upped with Milwaukee on a 4-year, $100 M deal while JR Smith and Cleveland are still in limbo on contract negotiations.