NBA 2012-13 Thread

[HC]

I tought Monta Ellis was between the Grizzlies and the Bobcats.

Speaking for Memphis, they cannot afford, nor do they need Monta Ellis. He mentioned wanting to come here because it's a playoff team, and he's from the area. I haven't heard anything about Memphis even being the slightest bit interested.

Edited July 11, 2013 by HeadCheese

[Tyrone]

Camby and Novak to Toronto for Bargani and some draft picks. Why did I have so much faith in Toronto this year

[livid]

Be patient. Masai Ujiri can't work miracles overnight.

[Pizza]

Raptors are getting draft picks, not giving them. It was a great trade for them.

[Tyrone]

My comment's more aimed at hiring Camby than the draft picks.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Ty123

[Pizza]

I'd be surprised if Camby played a game for the Raptors. It's still a great trade. Bargnani had to go, and they actually got value for him (the picks, not the players).

[livid]

They got rid of Bargnani's contract without having to amnesty him. I don't really see what the problem is.

[gunnar hendershow]

Toronto just needs to strike gold in the coming draft(s) to turn things around. Better not to be burdened by bad contracts than have money on the books when trying to undo the disaster that was Bryan Colangelo.

[phatman]

Andrei Kirilenko signs a two year deal with the Nets... $3.1 million first year, player option the second... Why he would opt out of a $10 million contract I have no clue, he was never going to get that much on the open market... Same goes for Monta Ellis, it just screams greedy to me from him why he wouldn't accept a 3yr-$36 mill extension but wants a 4yr-$40 mill deal, which would see him make less money a year, go figure... He doesn't end up with what he wants so fire his agent lol I think Ellis will be lucky if he ends up with the same kind of contract Redick or Kevin Martin signed tbh...

Another great move for the Nets this offseason and they're putting together quite a roster at this point in time... I'm really interested to see how they all gel together...

[Red Devil-Taker316]

How can any Toronto fan complain that they got picks for a player they were going to amnesty is beyond me. Steve Novak is probably better than him as it is.

[Toe]

That Bargnani trade is awesome for the Raptors, and I live an hour away from Toronto. To get real assets in draft picks is good, and Novak can be a useful player.

I like the Bynum deal. Its a low risk deal that doesn't have a lot of guaranteed money on it, but if he is healthy, that team could be dangerous.

[Tyrone]

I don't follow NBA tax rules. Apologies. I had no idea what amnesty meant until like 3 minutes ago

[Plubby]

I was hoping that they'd just shelve this and we'd get to keep Steve Novak

[phatman]

Yeah I'd rather Novak than Bargnani at this stage too...

You never know though, Bargnani might surprise

[livid]

I think he'll do well with New York. He's not going to be asked to do everything Toronto needed/wanted him to do so as long as he shoots well, he should fit in pretty well. I'm not sure it's enough to make the team significantly better but it definitely doesn't make them worse.

[Toe]

I think that Bargnani can be very good, but he looked lethargic and out of shape last season. If the Knicks can get him in shape and focused, then Bargnani will be a solid piece for them.

[Pizza]

This trade could make the Knicks better short term, and the Knicks are all or nothing next year, with an uphill climb to be able to even challenge Miami. Taking a flyer on a player who could still break out isn't a bad move for them if he fits in with Melo. This could be a great win-win trade. Raptors already won though, Bargnani's going to have to step up huge for Knicks fans to be happy about this.

[Red Devil-Taker316]

Even if Bargnani broke out (which, to him is really just shooting well), he's still a big that can't rebound a lick and would be a starter on the worst defensive players in the league list. He was practically negative value last season.

[Tyrone]

Bulls waived Hamilton

Edited July 12, 2013 by Ty123

[HC]

Rip can go back to Detroit. Billups is back, and Rasheed is coaching on the staff now. They just gotta get Tayshaun back from Memphis and talk Ben Wallace into coming out of retirement.