Jun 22, 2017

Couldn't just take Smith could you you fa----s GarPax

 

May 15, 2017

Celtics already have a ton of guards, only guard i'm taking is Fultz. Plus Lonzo is a distraction i don't think Stevens wants, in a similar way that he didn't want Boogie.

I could also see the Celtics getting the #1 and asking for a kings ransom from the teams that land in the 2-4 range. Like if Orlando, Philly or Phoenix wanted to part with their 2018 pick unprotected and the C's could still end up with Jackson, Isaac or Tatum I'd consider it. I just think the 2018 draft suits the Celtics needs more with the bigs/size and I'd be ok with parting with Fultz to have to two kicks at the can there with the 18' Nets pick as well.

At the end of the day the rest of the East is just waiting on Lebron's decline. Trading IT after everything hes been through/played through isn't gonna happen. If he under-performed in this postseason and the thing with his sister didn't happen I think the team would be willing to take a step back and draft their PG of the future and maybe trade him. Can't do that now.

 

Jun 22, 2017

More reason for Ben and Knicks fans to be optimistic.

 

Jun 23, 2017

Nice moves for the Clips though, picked up Evans and Thornwell from SC.

Not as initially upset at the trade as i was last night.

Lavine is the centerpiece. He looked like a future all star before going down with the ACL. Actually played 6 minutes after going down, so not sure if he tore it on the initial play or gradually as the game went on. Either way, he's got a nice 3 point shot and started running last week so maybe he's ready to go game 1.



Also intrigued by what I've seen from Dunn. No rookies really get a chance under Thibs, but he's got great size for a PG at 6'4" and tons of defensive potential. He surprised me with the plays he's able to make out of the PNR.


Not opposed to the addition of Lauri, he's a 7 ft sweet shooting stretch 4 who resembles a more raw, smaller Porzingis without the wild athletic finishes/blocks. He's basically a bigger and younger version of the guy we hoped Niko would be. My only critique would be we probably could've traded a few picks back and still gotten him while adding more young talent. I would've loved Smith or Monk, but with Dunn & Lavine coming in I knew that wasn't going to happen.

I feel okay about the trade. Jimmy is a great player, but consistently undermined Fred and you couldn't deny the tension between him & the FO at times. Stark contrast to the relationship GarPax have had with Derrick/Jo/Taj. He's 27, and when he likely makes all NBA this season, we would've had to commit about 5 years 200+ million to him. We're in a much better situation dealing him now vs having to deal with what Indy is with PG.

I'm happy we chose a direction and just have to hope that Dunn can be a good starter and Lavine somewhat returns to form, which shouldn't be too crazy since he's a very good shooter. We're almost definitely looking at a top 3 pick next season and possibly a buyout for D-Wade. Hopefully Lopez is moved before the season starts as well.

I'm honestly more upset that we moved the 16th pick in the deal and sold our 2nd rounder.

 

Jun 22, 2017

Thanks for the memories Buckets

 

Jun 22, 2017

I'm truly sorry bro...rough night for ya.

 

Jun 22, 2017

Honestly Lavine has crazy potential and was putting up 20 a game. He'll be great for Chicago, but he's not Jimmy Buckets. And they're giving up the 16th pick too? Thibs is one happy man right now man.

 

Jun 22, 2017

lmfao this n----- lavine is the definition of overrated
cant believe they had to give up that 16th pick too!!

 

Jun 22, 2017

Sounds like a done deal basically, crazy..

@Poohdini what ya think? Good deal for Minnesota imo, not sure bout the Bulls.

 

Jun 22, 2017

Its 'fultz speed ahead" f--- this reporter for that

 

Jun 22, 2017

No chance Boston accepts this trade lol. NY isn't getting 3, 2018 BK AND Jaylen.

 

Jun 5, 2017

I'm already on to 2018

 

May 17, 2017

 

Mar 30, 2017

JAKEY'S TOP 15 NBA MOCK DRAFT

Since all the big draft prospects are out of the tournament all they can do now is wait for the draft.

1: Markelle Fulz - PG


2: Lonzo Ball - PG


3: Jason Tatum - SF


4: Josh Jackson - SF


5: Dennis Smith Jr - PG


6: Jonathon Isaac - SF


7: De'Aaron Fox - PG


8: Malik Monk - SG


9: Miles Bridges - SF


10: Lauri Markkanen - PF


11: Frank Ntilikina - PG


12: Jarrett Allen - C


13: Harry Giles - PF


14: Terrance Ferguson - SG


15: TJ Leaf - PF
​

 

Jun 23, 2017

Yeah that's the point I feel like the media isn't covering. We were borderline playoffs with him and didn't have a clear path to getting better in the next 2 years, unless we got incredibly lucky in free agency.

Boston lost, they were focused on PG and could've easily put together something better than the Wolves offered.

 

Jun 23, 2017

if kanyeezy keeps up the cringe posting ima just ban him

 

Jun 23, 2017

Bulls are rebuilding, we need young players and still just gave away Jordan Bell for 3.5 million lol.

 

Jun 23, 2017

Did laugh when he said he would've liked to be drafted home to New York.

Good pick nonetheless.

 

Jun 22, 2017

I really think that (2017 1st Overall Draft Pick) is going to be a really good play tho

 

Jun 22, 2017

I'm gonna give this dude a chance, he could be good. But I just have absolutely no trust in Phil Jackson right now.