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  1. blue9

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    Perhaps on Green's spectrum of bitchmade actions, it rates low. But an All-Star, All-NBA player calling out a marginal NBA player who may not make it much further than his rookie contract is pretty pathetic, IMO. Just like KG woofing at Bayless.
    Way to go, Draymond - you blocked a well below average kid's dunk attempt. You're such a beast.
     
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    I think it was just banter for a cool blocked shot.
     
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    It was more of a shout out than a call out. A call out usually requires a challenge to be made. More like "I see you Noah". It was really nothing to blow out of proportion. The fact that it was Green just makes it that much more douchey.
     
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    I spent the last few days in Indiana and people are actually excited about Oladipo since he went to IU. That might've played a part in KP's decision making.
     
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    Fair enough. At this point I am unable to be unbiased about anything Green does.
     
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    I agree, and I hate Green...

    Actually I'm more surprise by the fact that he knows Vonleh's name !
     
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    These MFers could've had Noah. He went their. He makes 1000% less money than Oladipo. He's younger. He and Turner would be a good fit in the frontcourt. And he could've had 3 picks and Harkless as well.

    Can't defend KP with that logic.
     
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    There's no actual reporting, it's speculation that Chicago will want to buy out Wade sometime after the trade deadline.

    I don't know why it would be helpful to Chicago at that point, since he's a UFA after the season, but maybe they'd do it as a favor to Wade.
     
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    Hmmmmm

     
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    Here we go!!!
     
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    Celtics and Cavs play on opening night too. Crazy.
     
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    Great trade for the Cavs. Considering their circumstances. Isiah Thomas ain't no slouch. Him and Lebron should be really interesting. Plus you thrown in Crowder, AND picks. You couldn't ask for a better return considering their circumstances
     
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    Trading Kyrie to your #1 East rival? That's...novel.
     
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    If they got Tatum, its worth it.
     
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    They’re not giving up Tatum, Brown or the Nets pick.

    If they do, Ainge should be fired…it’s Kyrie Irving, not Russell Westbrook. At the end of the day, Cavs should be happy with the reported package
     
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    This. As a matter of fact I'd demand this if I were CLE.
     
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    Irving 18.9mil
    vs
    Thomas - 6.3mil
    Crowder - 6.8mil
    Zizic - 1.6mil

    Celtics have to send out about 3mil more salary to match.
    Brown or Smart prolly going to the Cavs if the trade happens. Unless the Cavs are willing to accept 1mil contracts then cut to get to 17.
     
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    I will say though.
    I think Thomas fits better next to LBJ than Irving does.
    Maybe that's because I think Irving is overrated and should be putting up better numbers/shooting a higher % playing next to LBJ.
    Maybe it's because Kemba as the #1 option on his team put up very similar numbers & shot a very similar % as Irving.
     
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