NBA 2020-2021: The Dubs Empire Strikes Back
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Drakurii
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Times change. The highest draft picks for the Lakers recently have been the #2 with Lonzo Ball and ....#1 with James Worthy. They have routinely had to build through trades and FA, but times have changed. Social media and Internet has helped players to have near-equal access to media and endorsement money regardless of market, so LA and NY are not the same draws they once were. There is also heavy pressure on the Lakers to be competitive and to have star draw, which makes it hard for them to go though a rebuild process even though that it what they really need (and should have done post Kobe/Gasol). It's hard to stay relevant year after year when you have to (over-)buy talent on the FA market or trade away too much to get a big name star. LeBron might deny it, but I cannot think the Lakers didn't at least get his opinion (if not approval) on Westbrook. They would have also given him other options like the Hield deal, so this is what he wants and what he thinks is the best option for him to win now.
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Not really buying the Westbrook thing. LeBron does the same thing, but far more efficient and can shoot a bit. Idk, their lack of shooting is going to hurt them - then again they do have a fuck load of talent. Maybe you just tell Westbrook to get you 10-15 PPG exclusively at the rim, 10 REB, 8 AST, and never fucking shoot.
Brahma
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Source: Kawhi declines $36M option with Clips
After declining his player option, the expectation is that Kawhi Leonard will negotiate a new deal to stay with the LA Clippers.
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Sterling
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That's kind of the whole point and sort of exactly what they want from him. he can run the offense similar to lebron so lebron can play 30 minutes instead of 38. their offense is pure trashcan when he sits right now.
Drakurii
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Bulls bring on Lonzo for $85M, Caruso for $37M
The Bulls are acquiring Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade agreement with the Pelicans, his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN. They also agreed to a four-year, $37 million deal with Alex Caruso.
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Sterling
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Pretty much expected when he opted out, although 4 years is a lot for how old he is. Up to sounds like incentives, i wonder what the specifics are.
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Louis
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As a pelicans fan Im happy if that says anything. Although as a pelicans fan it doesnt take much to make me happy.
Was really hoping they were going to make a big splash with how much cap room they cleared but its really led to nothing so far.
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Mavs' whole FA pretty much hinges on being able to acquire Dragic in a 3-team S&T from the Raptors. Bullock is a decent signing, but it just doesn't really move the needle.
I hope the Mavs take a look around at teams like the Heat and others and realize cap space isn't shit. You sign good players when you can, and worry about moving them around later. Name of the game in the NBA is to acquire as much talent as humanely possible at all times. Open cap space just doesn't mean shit, usually.
I hope the Mavs take a look around at teams like the Heat and others and realize cap space isn't shit. You sign good players when you can, and worry about moving them around later. Name of the game in the NBA is to acquire as much talent as humanely possible at all times. Open cap space just doesn't mean shit, usually.
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