jase Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 As of now, the Sixers have about $20 million in committed cap space for next year, and two first round picks. They must be banking on someone like Melo coming. Not only is this years draft stacked with great options. But this years free agents is huge too. You could put an amazing team team together with free agents and cheap role players. Pretty much the entire Miami team could go elsewhere. I'm really looking forward to watching how this off season plays out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think this essentially makes Indiana the favorite to win it all now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think this essentially makes Indiana the favorite to win it all now. Really I don't see it? I felt he was more viable with the Pacers when George was on the bench... I mean think about it, most teams have to deal with 1 legit SF/SG when George was on the bench and the offense ran through Granger it's sort of like George never left the court so the other team is more tired defensively (granted the Pacers have a great game plan night in night out and Hibbert plays a huge role, I wonder what this team would've been like if Granger never got hurt to begin with, does George emerge?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Go ahead and call us the Indiana Pancakes, because we're stacked. RadDonut, paintedinexile and michaelmanfredi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Go ahead and call us the Indiana Pancakes, because we're stacked. Still won't beat Miami in a 7 game series with a healthy LBJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Really I don't see it? I felt he was more viable with the Pacers when George was on the bench... I mean think about it, most teams have to deal with 1 legit SF/SG when George was on the bench and the offense ran through Granger it's sort of like George never left the court so the other team is more tired defensively (granted the Pacers have a great game plan night in night out and Hibbert plays a huge role, I wonder what this team would've been like if Granger never got hurt to begin with, does George emerge?) Turner is essentially the same as Granger except he's healthy, an he can play 3 positions. If George Hill is on the bench they could still play Turner, George and Stephenson all at the same time and have one of them run the point. All 3 guys can handle the ball. The addition of Turner only makes the Pacers better. They are already a deep team, and I think the move now puts them as the favorites in the East. The key to the Heat's chances is Wade. He needs to be healthy and it seems he can't stay healthy. I also think the Heat need another big man who can possibly score. Maybe they'll sign Big Baby Davis since the Magic bought him out yesterday. No matter what if the Eastern Conference finals is a Heat-Pacers matchup it is going to be a hell of a series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadDonut Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Go ahead and call us the Indiana Pancakes, because we're stacked. I don't know why but I LOL'd at this like crazy. I think everything is funnier when you're sitting on the john right after you've woken up. michaelmanfredi and kamalatapes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Still won't beat Miami in a 7 game series with a healthy LBJ. I think it will come down to whoever is the higher seed and has home court advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Turner is essentially the same as Granger except he's healthy, an he can play 3 positions. If George Hill is on the bench they could still play Turner, George and Stephenson all at the same time and have one of them run the point. All 3 guys can handle the ball. The addition of Turner only makes the Pacers better. They are already a deep team, and I think the move now puts them as the favorites in the East. The key to the Heat's chances is Wade. He needs to be healthy and it seems he can't stay healthy. I also think the Heat need another big man who can possibly score. Maybe they'll sign Big Baby Davis since the Magic bought him out yesterday. No matter what if the Eastern Conference finals is a Heat-Pacers matchup it is going to be a hell of a series. I don't know about "favorites of the east but definitely going to make my ass want to watch this series every night at a bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I don't know about "favorites of the east but definitely going to make my ass want to watch this series every night at a bar! Especially if the Sixers buy out Granger's contract, and signs with the Heat like some are saying might happen. I guess he's pissed about being traded to the Sixers. What better way to stick it to your previous team, than by joining your competitor? kamalatapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Especially if the Sixers buy out Granger's contract, and signs with the Heat like some are saying might happen. I guess he's pissed about being traded to the Sixers. What better way to stick it to your previous team, than by jointing your competitor? The buy out might not happen because the Sixers could use Granger as a trade piece in a sign and trade during the summer. Plus, if Granger agrees to the buy out he will then lose his Bird's rights and take a major hit in salary in his new contract. It's still a possibility he gets bought out, so, probably within the next few days the Sixers will make a decision on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 After watching the celtics game yesterday, I feel bad for Rondo for having to play with that team. I hope he goes somewhere with some great players. I think he'd thrive more so than a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 After watching the celtics game yesterday, I feel bad for Rondo for having to play with that team. I hope he goes somewhere with some great players. I think he'd thrive more so than a few years ago. Apparently there was a discussion between Boston and Houston for Rondo. Boston wanted Parsons and two future firsts. Those picks wouldn't have been very good, but would have been tempting having a trio of Rondo, Harden, and Howard. Every time I hear Parsons' name I get pissed that we traded him to Houston for cash. Just when you think you won't hear about David Kahn again, he always finds a way to rear his ugly head back into Wolves discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Especially if the Sixers buy out Granger's contract, and signs with the Heat like some are saying might happen. I guess he's pissed about being traded to the Sixers. What better way to stick it to your previous team, than by joining your competitor? Ooo I've never heard of that. (For some reason sports radio here in San Diego don't mention NBA oh duh me because we don't have an NBA team! haha) At any rate, playoffs are right around the corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Annnnnnnnd it's looking like Raymond Felton won't be playing for the Knicks(or anyone) for a long, long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I heard that Heat players don't want to play with Granger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 There should be a rule that once the season starts, teams below or closer the the luxury tax line get first pick at big name free agents that open up throughout the season over teams that are way above it. Even so, I don't really see the Heat picking up Granger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 What's more likely? The lakers win again this season, or the Knicks make the playoffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Lakers winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 What's more likely? The lakers win again this season, or the Knicks make the playoffs? Who wins first- The Sixers or Lakers because the Knicks won't make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmanfredi Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Lakers win first. Sixers loss to milwaulkee was embarassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just realized that after picking up Aaron Brooks, the Nuggets now have a "0" (Brooks) and a "00" (Darrell Arthur), which I'm pretty sure is not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Sixers with 0 wins in the month of February, getting that great first round pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Iverson jersey retirement tomorrow night. Will forever be my favorite basketball player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Probably seeing silly stuff his teammates are Tweeting who haven't even earned it yet http://extramustard.si.com/2014/02/28/kobe-bryant-twitter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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