Official NBA 2015 Off-Season

[Al Bundy]

NBA Draft June 25th.
1Minnesota Timberwolves
Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidfy the middle.
Karl Anthony Towns
2 Los Angeles Lakers
See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.
D'Angelo Russell.
3 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.
Jahlil Okafor
4 New York Knicks
The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.
Kristaps Porzingis
5 Orlando Magic
In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.
Mario Hezonja
6 Sacramento Kings
The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.
Wilie Cauley-Stein
7 Denver Nuggets
In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.
Emmanuel Mudiay
8 Detroit Pistons
Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.
Stanley Johnson F Arizona
9 Charlotte Hornets
Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?
Frank Kaminsky
10 Miami Heat
Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.
Justise Winslow
11 Indiana Pacers
In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.
Myles Turner
12 Utah Jazz
Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.
Trey Lyles
13 Phoenix Suns
The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.
Devin Booker
14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.
Murray State guard Cameron Payne
15 Atlanta Hawks
Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)
Kelly Oubre traded to Washington for the No. 19 pick tonight and two future second-round picks.
16 Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.
Terry Rozier Louisville
17 Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.
Rashad Vaughn UNLV
18 Houston Rockets
Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)
Sam Dekker
19 Washington Wizards Traded to Atlanta along with 2 future 2nd rounders for Kelly Oubre.
Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?
Jerian Grant- traded to the Knicks for Tim Hardaway Jr.
20 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.
Delon Wright Utah
21 Dallas Mavericks
Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.
Justin Anderson
22 Chicago Bulls
Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?
Bobby Portis
23 Portland Trail Blazers
Do the Blazers need a contigency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agnecy?
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
24 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.
Tyus Jones will be traded to the Timberwolves
25 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.
Jarell Martin
26 San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?
Nikola Milutinov
27 Los Angeles Lakers
After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)
Larry Nance Jr.
28 Boston Celtics
The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)
R.J. Hunter
29 Brooklyn Nets
This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)
Chris McCullough
30 Golden State Warriors
Kevon Looney

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lou Williams is not a good signing when you have Kobe and Nick Young

what are the Lakers going to do have a contest to see which one can chuck up the most inefficient shots in a game.

Nick Young will be traded or released according to Woj.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lou Williams is not a good signing when you have Kobe and Nick Young

what are the Lakers going to do have a contest to see which one can chuck up the most inefficient shots in a game.

Terrible signing. All three of them just like to chuck up bad shots.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

So are we pinning the potential Joe Johnson trade on Griffin or LeBron?

I can find you plenty of links that show that LBJ badly wanted Varejao, James Jones, Mike Miller, Love, and Marion. And now his agent is pressuring for Tristan Thompson. This year, he wanted Dunleavy. Allegedly, he also wants West (which would be a good signing).

Again, find me a single article that links Lebron to Shumpert, JR Smith, Mozgov , or any of the potential upcoming trades.

I'm not even a "blame LBJ" bandwagon guy. It's just pretty obvious to anyone who's not completely on his bandwagon like you are that he hasn't made very good personnel decisions.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

your Stuckey dreams are crushed he re-signed with the Pacers for 3 years 21 million

That's way too much money. They have a shot at Mo Williams (not excited at all about that) or Patty Mills or Avery Bradley via trade. They still have plenty of options. But a backup PG is an absolute must for the Cavs.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I can find you plenty of links that show that LBJ badly wanted Varejao, James Jones, Mike Miller, Love, and Marion. And now his agent is pressuring for Tristan Thompson. This year, he wanted Dunleavy. Allegedly, he also wants West (which would be a good signing).

Again, find me a single article that links Lebron to Shumpert, JR Smith, Mozgov , or any of the potential upcoming trades.

I'm not even a "blame LBJ" bandwagon guy. It's just pretty obvious to anyone who's not completely on his bandwagon like you are that he hasn't made very good personnel decisions.

You didn't answer the question. Who do we credit/blame for the potential Joe Johnson acquisition?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Lou Williams is not a good signing when you have Kobe and Nick Young

what are the Lakers going to do have a contest to see which one can chuck up the most inefficient shots in a game.

Hated watching Lou Williams this year even though he actually was pretty good for what he was (a no-defense playing ISO chucker). That money was just much better spent on Cory Joseph.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

You didn't answer the question. Who do we credit/blame for the potential Joe Johnson acquisition?

I did answer your question. Did you hear a story about Lebron lobbying for Joe Johnson? I haven't. A lot of the garbage on the bench was publicly documented as a James move.

People Lebron lobbied for: Shawn Marion, Kevin Love trade (duh), Anderson Varejao extension (Lebron called him one of his all-time favorite teammates), Mike Miller (duh), Tristan Thompson, James Jones (pretty obvious)

Lobbied for but didn't get: Ray Allen, Mike Dunleavy

Who LBJ publicly did NOT lobby for: Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Love re-signing (?)

Who LBJ signed off on but didn't initiate:JR Smith

Pure Griffin moves (correction): Shumpert , Mozgov, Brandon Haywood (pre-Lebron), Kendrick Perkins, mandatory LBJ cap clearing moves (traded Jarrett Jack, Karasev, and Tyler Zeller)

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Terrible signing. All three of them just like to chuck up bad shots.

except it will be only 2 of the 3. Young is gone along with Lin (thank god). Lin is absolutely terrible, dude cant do anything good.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by kcxiv

except it will be only 2 of the 3. Young is gone along with Lin (thank god). Lin is absolutely terrible, dude cant do anything good.

I don't know how much of that was Lin and how much of that was Byron Scott's weird mind games. Having seen Scott in action, he needs to go too and is yet another example of a Buss **** up. Lin belongs in a pure pick and roll offense and in a place where he's treated as the average player he is. Dallas is looking at a sign and trade and it would be a good move for both LA and Dallas.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

So LeBron won't resign until Tristan gets paid. Therefore won't help the Cavs try and land David West. Alrighty then.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

So LeBron won't resign until Tristan gets paid. Therefore won't help the Cavs try and land David West. Alrighty then.

Don't remember where but thought I heard lbj was interested in West before news came out that he wouldn't try to recruit him. In either case, I get what lbj is doing and I don't think he's trying to hold his team hostage. I mean, by the time tt signs, it's possible most teams worth a damn won't have any cap space to sign lbj. So lbj aient going anywhere. I almost wonder if he'd consider playing for less if that meant freeing enough money to add 1 or 2 pieces.

[RobBlake]

Lou Williams is an excellent signing for our bench which is shaping up nicely. Nick Young is terrible. I'm looking for Wes johnson, Sacre, Kelly, and Young to not be on this roster come next season. Bass has an almost elite mid range game and is an upgrade *not saying much* and Hibbert is not that far removed from being an all star, and i hope a new situation puts a fire into him.. he vastly improves the defense. Hopefully less pressure for once for kobe in scoring department if Clarkson continues from last half of season. 40 wins at best next year.

[Titty Meat]

Yup Russell, Clarkson, Bryant, and Williams is a nice backcourt.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

So LeBron won't resign until Tristan gets paid. Therefore won't help the Cavs try and land David West. Alrighty then.

LeBron doesn't need to "recruit" him. West knows LeBron will be in Cleveland, which makes them a primary contender. Consider him recruited. If Spurs are also in the mix, may come down to dollars, with both teams offering great chance at a ring.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KevB

LeBron doesn't need to "recruit" him. West knows LeBron will be in Cleveland, which makes them a primary contender. Consider him recruited. If Spurs are also in the mix, may come down to dollars, with both teams offering great chance at a ring.

I don't remember where I heard it. But I could swear west was a name mentioned as a guy LeBron was lobbying for. This was before news was released about LeBron going radio silent. If so, I'd bucket this as a lebron credited move and a very good one.