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Agreed - I'd say were by far the biggest benefactor since if anything it makes their 2028-2030 flexibility much lower.

Although with Giannis and a few role players on a wide open East I wouldn't be shocked if they had a nice record next year. Good for them - will make them continue to do even more short sighted moves.

 

Yeah that's a tough couple weeks for sure.
But I think in the long run they might be better off not paying Turner.

 

Ahh I never thought of that but its an interesting idea. Ayton was rumored to the Bucks - obviously that door is now closed.

If the Lakers/Pacers don't open up the MLE for him he might be left regretting the buyout deal.

Might be a giant red flag throughout the league that a team trying desperately to win by paying Jrue $105 million is paying Ayton $26 million just to go away. We prefer going forward with a walking chronic injured TimeLord and a 20 year old 7 foot Chinese guy projected as a 2nd round pick.

 

@Stevenson fill us in on the kings

 

Pacers actually signed Ayton to his current contract we just bought out.

 

Jason Quick's article sure isn't helping Ayton or his agent; although I suspect most of it is widely known in league offices

the problem is this shit was known about Ayton 2 years ago. He was 24 years old and a 5 year veteran. The Blazer front office's fantasy they could coach the spots off the leopard was stupid

 

Yeah its crazy how fast the fortunes of teams can change. We kind of experienced that in the Oden/Roy era when poof is was over.

Pacers went from NBA purgatory to one of the most amazing postseason runs - possible favorite in the East next year. Poof now that's gone. Celtics looked like a dynasty 12 months ago. Dallas was in the at finals and is a completely different team now.

Thunder won 68 games plus the title. Dame was waived 19 months after being a Blazer.

NBA is very unpredictable 2-3 years out. Thats why I love the idea of the unprotected Orlando picks - and was very concerned about giving Washington that pick in the Deni trade. Just no idea at all what these teams will look like.

 

I was just saying the same thing. But man, that squad is gonna be tough.

 

another example: a couple of months ago that unprotected 2029 Boston pick looked almost guaranteed to fall in the 25-30 range. Then Tatum tears his Achilles and may never be the same. Boston has to dump Jrue and Porzingis, And there are rumors they were shopping Jalen Brown. The realities of the aprons bit them in the ass, hard, Now, that unprotected pick looks a lot better. Boston has good management so it will still likely be a pick in the 20's. But you never know

 

Yeah I was fine with the gamble but it obviously didnt work out. Might have been dumb back then.

But now its multiple teams and multiple coaches/teammates. Its an even more established track record. If his rep is really as bad throughout the NBA as it is with Phx/PDX fans is there a chance the has to settle for a vet minimum type of deal?

What is the saying - fool me once shame on you... fool me ....

 

That's funny, seems like just two weeks ago we were jealous of their front office.

 

It will be interesting to see how long it takes Boston to become relevant again. And by relevant I mean contenders.

 

Really depends on Tatum injury recovery. If he is a Kobe/Wes Matthews shell of his old self their days are over. Not just the loss of his play - but that he is on a $300 million supermax earning over 70million per year until 2030.

If he comes back nearly the same like Durant it might be the 2027 playoffs.

 

“Touring visitors”?

 

I think it means showing visitors around town. Being a tour guide for people from out of town.

 

Ahhhhh…..but……who would want to site see such a shithole of a city?

 

People who like coffee shops, overhyped donuts, and strip clubs.