NBA off-season news thread

Iowaggie

3:05p, 9/23/22

Not sure if anyone has followed the Ime Udoka situation (or cares), but Matt Barnes had this to say:

“This situation is deep, it’s messy, it’s 100X uglier than any of us thought.”

Matt Barnes on why he deleted his words defending Ime Udoka after becoming more informed on the situation last night

(via @GangCeltics) pic.twitter.com/7PnAr0UXwH
— ProCity Hoops (@ProCityHoops) September 23, 2022

Matt Barnes said that. The guy who told James Harden's mom to "S*** my (Richard), b****" and drove all day to fight Derek Fisher.

Just weird and I'm just assuming Ime had sex with player's girlfriend or wife.

The Porkchop Express

4:07p, 9/23/22

The internet is letting me down so far by not posting every photo ever taken of whoever the other parry is.

WARNING: I have a deep-seated desire for others to love the Star Wars franchise as much as I do, in exactly the way I do, and get snippy and sensitive and passive-aggressive when they don't.

Forum Troll

4:50p, 9/23/22

Seems like an awfully draconian punishment for "an intimate relationship with a female member of the franchise's staff" that seems consensual. Maybe there's more to it like Matt Barnes said but that dude is trash so who knows.

amercer

8:32p, 9/26/22

In reply to Forum Troll

He's the boss, so boning anyone in the building is a big no-no.

There are plenty of ways it could be better or worse on the ****up scale, but when you're the boss don't **** the employees.

Iowaggie

10:53a, 9/28/22

For those interested on the Forbes 400 richest Americans. 50 of those own sport franchise, with 14 NBA owners.

Harry Dunne

11:00a, 10/2/22

Lakers new mantra: "You get it, go". With Russ running the offense and this obviously well thought out strategy what could possibly go wrong?

LawHall88

9:20a, 10/7/22

Draymond’s punch on Jordan Poole pic.twitter.com/lsvlCUwZcC
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) October 7, 2022

GigEmMortis

9:42a, 10/7/22

In reply to LawHall88

Draymond is a trash human. That should be a significant suspension/punishment. How long will GSW and the NBA put up with his constant ****ty antics?

Know Your Enemy

9:51a, 10/7/22

In reply to GigEmMortis

GigEmMortis said:
Draymond is a trash human. That should be a significant suspension/punishment. How long will GSW and the NBA put up with his constant ****ty antics?

He's 32 so probably not much longer.

CoppellAg93

10:31a, 10/7/22

In any other work environment, that is assault.

Thug gonna thug. What a serious piece of trash.

Sports-Ag

11:35a, 10/7/22

What a scum. Warriors were probably never going to do anything to Draymond but now that the footage was leaked they probably will now to save face. Warriors allow him to get a way with anything because they win. Honestly, does Steph or Klay ever say anything to him to stop? If I'm Poole I'm telling them to choose.

Iowaggie

2:19p, 10/7/22

Really surprised that the footage was leaked.

Not surprised at his actions.

Will be real interesting to see how warriors play this and it may depend on how good Wiseman and youngsters are looking.

Scientific

7:19p, 10/7/22

In reply to CoppellAg93

CoppellAg93 said:
In any other work environment, that is assault.

Thug gonna thug. What a serious piece of trash.

I'd call him a fake thug, he knows when and with who to do this to. Zach Randolph wasn't having it with him years ago. He's not Artest or Bill Lambier. He's just a jerk and a bully. Stephen Jackson of all people called him out.

Hope the league puts him in his place.

LawHall88

2:39p, 10/8/22

Draymond Green says he'll step away "for a few days" but hopes to play on Ring Night on Oct. 18.

The Warriors have yet to indicate whether the absence is enforced or voluntary or how long it may be.

Green said the video "looks even worse than I thought it was -- it's pathetic." https://t.co/3QbdYtiqte
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 8, 2022

GigEmMortis

5:33p, 10/8/22

In reply to LawHall88

Trying to sound remorseful solely because the video was leaked. I'm not buying his sob story. **** him

Iowaggie

11:43a, 10/10/22

Good Urban Meyer reference during the film session of the fight...

Film session w/ Coach 30 - #Draymond Green vs. Jordan Davis #GoldenStateWarriors pic.twitter.com/b3lvz5Q3Ze
— Brenden Clinton (@MrGo30) October 8, 2022

NoahAg

1:52p, 10/10/22

Matt Barnes and Draymond. Probably my top 2 hated NBA players. Both trash.

Let's go, Brandon!

fixer

6:35a, 10/14/22

Wow that Draymond incident is awful.

What an absolute trashy human being.

Iowaggie

11:08p, 10/15/22

Reporting with @kendra__andrews: Golden State Warriors All-Star Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, $109 million extension, his agents Drew Morrison and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports tell ESPN. Wiggins is now tied to the Warriors for five-years, $143 million.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 15, 2022

Joe Lacob and his ownership group bought the Warriors for $450M in 2010.

A big time financial commitment to keep this roster together. https://t.co/2Q9l1T5fGN
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) October 15, 2022

. . .

12:58p, 2/3/23

Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline – or will leave in free agency in July.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2023

Know Your Enemy

1:02p, 2/3/23

SMDH

That dude is super talented but not worth all the headaches.

Head Ninja In Charge

1:45p, 2/3/23

Nice. The Rockets own hella picks and pick swaps from Brooklyn.

. . .

2:44p, 2/3/23

The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have emerged as potential suitors for Brooklyn Nets All-Star starter Kyrie Irving, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2023

Reporting with @espn_macmahon: The Mavericks have had previous interest on Kyrie Irving and are expected to explore idea with Nets ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Like most teams, the Mavericks have had had a reluctance to make significant offers of assets for Irving.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 3, 2023

. . .

7:23p, 2/8/23

FULL TRADE DETAILS:

Lakers
- D'Angelo Russell
- Malik Beasley
- Jarred Vanderbilt

Utah
- Russell Westbrook
- Juan Toscano-Anderson
- Damian Jones
- First-Round Pick

Minnesota
- Mike Conley
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- 3 Second-Round Picks

(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/JjfoXKMiom
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 9, 2023

The Porkchop Express

8:08p, 2/8/23

Jazz fans wondering wtf happened in the last couple of years.

Unemployed

8:17p, 2/8/23

In reply to . . .

Malik Beasley is now going to be Scotty Pippen, Jr's teammate.

Beasley boned Larsa Pippen who is Scotty's mom.

Guitarsoup

11:10p, 2/8/23

In reply to The Porkchop Express

The Porkchop Express said:
Jazz fans wondering wtf happened in the last couple of years.

They have like 15 first round picks in the next 5 years or something stupid like that.

Plus:

Lauri Marrrkkannnan (25/9 this year on 52/42 shooting) - 25yo
Collin Sexton (14/3 this year on 51/42 shooting - 24yo
Jordan Clarkson (21/4/4 on 45/35 shooting) 30yo
Walker Kessler - 8/7 with 2 blocks in just 20mpg making 71% of his shots as a rookie

Not a bad young nucleus. Plus close to 2 max salaries in cap space this summer.

Guitarsoup

11:17p, 2/8/23

In reply to Unemployed

RealTalk said:
Malik Beasley is now going to be Scotty Pippen, Jr's teammate.

Beasley boned Larsa Pippen who is Scotty's mom.

Delonte West approves.

Iowaggie

11:26p, 2/8/23

I want a Russell Westbrook Utah Jazz uniform.

Please no buyout. I want to see all the interactions with Jazz fans.

AND THAT's WHY YOU PASS THE BALL TO LeBRON ON HIS RECORD BREAKING NIGHT!

. . .

12:59a, 2/9/23

The Toronto Raptors are acquiring San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl for Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round draft pick and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/9Iz7KFCd20
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023

Full trade details, per Woj:

Suns get:
- Kevin Durant
- TJ Warren

Nets get:
- Mikal Bridges
- Cam Johnson
- Jae Crowder
- FOUR 1st round picks
- 2028 pick swap pic.twitter.com/03KaxPe4U2
— 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧' 𝐍𝐁𝐀 (@_Talkin_NBA) February 9, 2023

Head Ninja In Charge

2:31a, 2/9/23

OG Woj giving Shams the work this year.

The Porkchop Express

5:59a, 2/9/23

I hate to bash on Lebron, but it's pretty great when his big blockbuster deal gets overshadowed a few hours later by Durant coming to Phoenix.

Iowaggie

11:14p, 2/9/23

Updated potential buyout market:

John Wall
Russell Westbrook
Derrick Rose
Alec Burks
Patrick Beverley
Terrence Ross
Nerlens Noel
Rudy Gay
Will Barton
Danny Green
Kevin Love
Serge Ibaka
Reggie Jackson
Dewayne Dedmon
Corey Joseph
George Hill pic.twitter.com/CoKBY3uczj
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) February 9, 2023

Head Ninja In Charge

9:22a, 2/10/23

In reply to Iowaggie

Man, Kevin Love would be a great vet to have on any team.

Guitarsoup

10:04a, 2/10/23

In reply to Head Ninja In Charge

Head Ninja In Charge said:
Man, Kevin Love would be a great vet to have on any team.

I didn't know this until last year, but Kevin Love's uncle and 3 of his dad's cousins were the original Beach Boys. His uncle, Mike Love, is still performing with the Beach Boys in his 80s.