Around the NBA - July 2017 Edition

When was the last time a team didn't make a single move during free agency?

 

Plumlee hasn't signed anything yet so it would've been possible. But I would've done that Nurk deal in any situation if I were GM. I was high on him ever since he beasted Plumlee in the Denver game where Dame hit the game winner.

 

I suppose it depends on what you define a "move" as. If you mean a move that makes a difference as far as improving the team goes, then plenty of teams fail to do that every year.

If you mean it literally, then I'm not sure. Even the lowly Blazers traded Tim Quarterman for cash considerations this year.

I guess you'll have to do some more research.

 

Id call that a true loyalty, good man Dirk
and hes not poor either

 

Quarterman would've been cut so he doesn't count. I mean literally.

 

So what's the count then? Are the Blazers the only team to not make a move in free agency ever according to you? Is 2017 a record year?

 

Would not surprise me to see Dirk compensated after his playing days are over.

 

For sure. Cuban doesn't lack for businesses to keep Dirk prominently involved in.

 

Classy move by the Jazz and their owners:

 

I have a great idea let's put a huge amount of thought energy and stress into bitching about last year and comparing contracts from last summer to this summer when the dynamics of each and every FA period are completely different, last summer to this summer even more exaggerated.

You can get your juice box and participation trophy after the summer.

 

When was the last time a team didn't have a single expiring contract or Roster spot available?

 

Hawks were initially rumored to match but now looking like they won't. They are probably going for KCP instead.

 

I want that juice box on a minimum deal, and that participation trophy on a 3/30 million dollar contract with a team option on the last year. FUCK.

 

Does this make any sense for Cleveland? Anthony doesn't space the floor as well as Love, is a much worse rebounder and is probably also a worse defender at this point in his career. Is it just so he can play mini-LeBron for the 5MPG James hits the bench during the playoffs?

 

Does Kevin Love make sense in Phoenix? What about Chriss and Bender? ONE of them should go to NY.

 

Thinking about it: he kinda does. Especially if Tyson Chandler can stay healthy AT ALL. Long outlet passes to streaking teammates? Could be fun.

 

If this goes through, I think we have to worry about both Phoenix and Sacto nipping at our heels.

 

Seriously? No we don't..

 

That's a great insider right there!