OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD - July 2021

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    Remember Lonzo in the bubble? It had the opposite effect on him than it did on Jamal Murray. Plus Lowry brings in a championship aura. They're trying to convince Zion they're serious.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2021
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    this trade from memphis perspective is all about that pick, they have set their sight on someone

    they keep on building the team, thats why they can afford to have bledsoe and adams whos contracts expire in two and one season respectively, but they can trade them to get something

    theyre probably gonna draft a forward or a center, depending on jaren jackson jr
     
    Mr. Robot, Jul 26, 2021
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    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2021
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    I got no problem with that... unless we match it.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2021
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    Fire Stotts!
     
    Labinot41, Jul 26, 2021
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    craigehlo, Jul 26, 2021
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    he's an olshey favorite. neil used to rave about him back when they were in LA.

    and we know how much olshey likes his clipper guys (Aminu/Kaman/Mo Williams/Billups/etc). Only way i take him is if he's bought out, though
     
    illmatic99, Jul 26, 2021
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    Come back Wenyen!
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 26, 2021
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    They just got rid of a guard who averaged thirty minutes a game for them in Bledsoe. They're on the fence about Ball. So I would say that this deal puts them in the conversation for CJ more than ever.
     
    blazerkor, Jul 26, 2021
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    ...which was the last time he was good. (And yes, the "he" in my sentence could apply equally to Bledsoe AND Olshey.)
     
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    Both contracts expire in two seasons respectively
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Well, Grizz just got a first for eating Bledsoe's contract. Not sure who they think they can unload Bledsoe on for free.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    If you believe reports, Griffin is super high on Kira Lewis and NAW. If they are doing this with the intent of signing Lowry, I don't see them wanting CJ. Not to mention they just lost the salary filler that would be used in a CJ trade.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 26, 2021
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Gross.
     
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    youre right

    it seems like bledsoe second year is team option, its partially guaranteed, like nurks next year
     
    Mr. Robot, Jul 26, 2021
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Deals being made. Take notice there Mr. 9 years and still haven't moved the needle.
     
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    eh?

    You wanted us to get involved in this one? Who in this deal moves any needle? It's fairly unsubstantial for all parties involved. The Roco trade last year was among the very first dominoes to fall in the pre-draft stage.

    And you are smart enough to realize that a lot of what we will do this year hinges on Jones opting in, which he has yet to do.
     
    illmatic99, Jul 26, 2021
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