There will be plenty of good players and maybe even a superstar drafted after the second pick on Thursday. There's always a chance someone other than Simmons or Ingram ends up being the best player in this class.
With only a few days to go before the draft, the Celtics are in the process of finding out which player they believe that could be.
With one of the NBA's brightest stars' services up for grabs and the draft coming on up this Thursday---especially since someone decided to close the active NBA thread---a new thread is required to discuss some of this off season's upcoming events. We also have the Olympics this summer being played in that garbage dump called Rio. I can't imagine any NBA star feeling good about going there right now.
First, the Draft: We know who is going #1 and #2. The real game begins in Boston, with pick number 3.
The NBA Draft really begins when the Celtics pick at No. 3 - SBNation.com
They better do their homework because draft busts in the NBA are legion. Here's a list of the recent busts...and, man, did these guys ever bust...some even to the point of literally getting busted.
15 OF The Worst NBA Picks At Every First-Round Spot Since 2000
Golden state looking at Dirk, Celtics are one star player from a championship, and props go out to Lebron. Never liked the guy, but putting up like 119 points or something like that in the last 3 games...???? WHAT
Celtics are indeed getting better. Top 3 pick and a free agent...that should give them the boost they need.
With one of the NBA's brightest stars' services up for grabs and the draft coming on up this Thursday---especially since someone decided to close the active NBA thread---a new thread is required to discuss some of this off season's upcoming events. We also have the Olympics this summer being played in that garbage dump called Rio. I can't imagine any NBA star feeling good about going there right now.
First, the Draft: We know who is going #1 and #2. The real game begins in Boston, with pick number 3.
The NBA Draft really begins when the Celtics pick at No. 3 - SBNation.com
They better do their homework because draft busts in the NBA are legion. Here's a list of the recent busts...and, man, did these guys ever bust...some even to the point of literally getting busted.
15 OF The Worst NBA Picks At Every First-Round Spot Since 2000
I fully expect the Phoenix Suns to pick a disappointing washout. Its what they do ever since Sarver bought the team and made them terrible.
Second Big Trade: Pacers get Jeff Teague, Jazz get George Hill and Hawks get 12th pick.
Indiana Pacers to get Jeff Teague in 3-team trade with Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz
Not sure what to make of this deal.
But all of that's secondary, of course. This is about OKC. First reaction: This lineup looks FUN.
PG: Russell Westbrook
SG: Victor Oladipo
SF: Kevin Durant
PF: Enes Kanter
C: Steven Adams
Second reaction: If you remove Kevin Durant from that lineup, that looks a lot less fun.
It is being reported 1 of the Knicks 'selling points' to get Rose was Jackson promising Rose the Knicks will make a BIG push to get KD.
I doubt Durant will go to NYC. But if Jackson wasn't BS'ing Rose, with the Knicks in the mix for KD it does make things interesting. And IF(huge if) they get him? KD, Rose, Melo and Porzingis? In the weak East(except for the Cavs) the Knicks might make some noise.
Rose in this, his contract year, will probably play exceptionally well too. KD probably won't leave OKC though. Why would he?
Make $30 M per year in OKC and be king. Make $30M in NYC, and you're still going to be handed car keys at a fancy restaurant by some hot shot hedge fund manager who mistakes you for a valet.
Rose in this, his contract year, will probably play exceptionally well too. KD probably won't leave OKC though. Why would he?
Make $30 M per year in OKC and be king. Make $30M in NYC, and you're still going to be handed car keys at a fancy restaurant by some hot shot hedge fund manager who mistakes you for a valet.
I agree I highly doubt KD will go to NY.. But lets not forget it is NEW YORK. It's a fun town and if you are a winner there, there is a LOT of money top be made off-court, off-field. off-the diamond. Whatever. Madison Avenue is in NYC.
Be a winner in NYC and turn that 30M into 60M.
...the NBA's collective bargaining agreement — which is a public document — lists the following "drugs of abuse" as prohibited substances: amphetamines and its analogs, cocaine, LSD, opiates (heroin, codeine and morphine), and PCP.
According to the CBA's penalties, a player who tests positive for drugs of abuse will be dismissed and disqualified from the league. The length of the dismissal and disqualification (two years) is mandatory, and "may not be rescinded or reduced by the player’s team or NBA.”
In addition to the $54 million in luxury taxes that Cleveland owes before the month is out, three other teams have eight-figure tax obligations to settle. The Los Angeles Clippers owe $19.9 million in luxury tax, followed by the Golden State Warriors ($14.8 million) and Oklahoma City Thunder ($14.5 million).
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