Or his agent was just giving him a heads up and letting him know that his name had been discussed....and when that is happening, anything is possible...
I agree with you Maxie, I like Batum but I am very skeptical that he will be able to improve his play to an all star caliber level to justify that...
Yeah, everything I have read from MIN writers etc, state that Derrick Williams was not offered, and under those circumstances I can undersatnd why...
It would, wouldn't it? full circle...
No, just mainly yours...
This shit is going to get old, after 1 summer league game really? He looked pretty good out there...Wasn't really up against NBA caliber players, but...
I keep thinking it is going to be Randy Foye, Olshey a history with him, he is one of the better guards out there that I can see....There was some...
Randy Foye? has a history with Olshey and I think is still available....
Probably...accumulating assets including having cap space to take back a contract... Well we know what Dragic is capable of....Lillard has a long...
So either you are in high school or an older guy who likes to prey on young girls... good to know... 3 max contracts by OKC? Under the new...
You asked for an attainable option, I gave you 2...and now you want to preface it by saying this year...Maybe they stop gap it this year to bridge to...
I don't care if 99% of that is garbage...as long as the 1% pertaining to D-Will for Batum is true.... POR should do that deal....
I agree in part about Harden, but my point was I think that he has shown more to be worthy of a big deal than Batum has to date, and he is younger...
No, not really...
So now we are going to play the "If all things were equal" game? You know, not accounting for salaries...other players on the team...roles etc?...
How about Harden at a max level deal next year? Josh Smith is a UFA next year....
Based on Batum's production in 3 seperate playoff series, is that even a serious question? Not saying Battier is the greatest SF ever, but Batum...
SOme good performances in summer league today, saw the last 2 games... MKG looked fantastic....18pts - 8 boards - 5 assists and 4 steals and some...
and? I am sure MIA was pretty damm happy with the 49th ranked SF in per during the playoffs....Has Nic had such an impact come playoff time...
Would signing Harden to a max\near max deal be "hindsight"? Given that he has clearly shown his worth on the court....I would think not....There...
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