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Re: NBA OFFSEASON THREAD 2015
MORE UPDATES OF Y'ALL NBA STANS:
1. ALRDRIGE SITUATION
David Pick of Basketball Insiders noted Aldridge will eventually sign with the Spurs. Earlier, Wojnarowski said San Antonio made a "powerful" presentation Wednesday and remain the front-runners for Aldridge.
Yahoo Sports' Marc J. Spears reported the Spurs planned to bring veteran Manu Ginobili to their meeting with Aldridge on Wednesday, according to Garcia. Spears had previously noted the team planned to send Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and head coach Gregg Popovich. Aldridge left the meeting "impressed for sure," according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.
Aldridge also met with the Suns, who brought along assistant coach Earl Watson, according to Wojnarowski. He added Aldridge is close with Watson, and the Suns made a "good impression." Amick went as far as to say Phoenix was right in the hunt for Aldridge alongside the Spurs.
"Sources: Suns have legitimately closed the gap in pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge. Tyson Chandler, perimeter talent. They're a real factor", reported Wojnarowski.
-- NEVER IMAGINED THE SUNS WOULD GO H.A.M. THIS OFFSEASON BECAUSE...
2. CHANDLER TO PHOENIX!!
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban let Tyson Chandler walk once and lived to regret it. His pursuit of a superstar just let that happen again. Chandler and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a reported four-year, $52 million contract Wednesday, a move that will reverberate in Dallas.
-- DEJA VU FOR CUBAN. SUNS IN CONTENTION FOR NEXT SEASON, LET'S GO!!
3. KEVIN LOVE STAYING IN OHIO
The All-Star forward stayed true to his word Wednesday, announcing on the Players' Tribune he will stay in Cleveland:
"I'm going back to Cleveland.
After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, that's when it really struck me. Sitting on the sidelines, I never wanted to play in a game more than that one. I had dreamed of playing in the NBA Finals and I just wanted to help my guys win. I couldn't have been prouder of them as they poured their blood, sweat and tears onto the court.
Yeah, of course I've heard the free agency rumors. But at the end of the day, and after meeting with my teammates (it turns out pools are great meeting places) and with the front office, it was clear Cleveland was the place for me. We're all on the same page and we're all in. We have unfinished business and now it's time to get back to work."
Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reported Love will sign a five-year, $110 million deal with the Cavaliers.
-- WHY WALK OUT ON A GOOD TEAM?
4. TIAGO SPLITTER TO THE HAWKS
The San Antonio Spurs reportedly traded center Tiago Splitter to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday as they continue to create space for a potentially marquee free-agent signing.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported an agreement was in place. Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed the deal, although it wasn't immediately clear what the Spurs were getting in return for the 30-year-old center.
-- NECESSARY MOVE TO GET ALDRIGE. NOT MUCH ADJUSTMENT FOR SPLITTER SINCE HE'S GONNA BE COACHED BY BUDENHOLZER, POP'S FORMER ASSISTANT COACH.
5. JIMMY BUTLER BACK TO THE BULLS ON A MAX DEAL
The Chicago Bulls previously lowballed Jimmy Butler in contract-extension talks but ultimately still managed to get the budding star to agree to a five-year, $95 million deal on Wednesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
-- SORRY LAKERS STANS..
6. CAVS NEARING A MAX DEAL FOR TRISTAN THOMPSON
ESPN's Marc Stein reported that Cleveland was closing in on an $80 million deal for Thompson.
The Cavs had made Thompson one of their top priorities this offseason; they extended a qualifying offer to Thompson on June 30, per the team's official website.
-- CAVS WILL MOST LIKELY GIVE IT SINCE LEBRON AND THOMPSON SHARE THE SAME AGENT
7. MIDDLETON STAYING WITH BUCKS
Middleton and the Bucks closed a five-year, $70 million deal, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. ESPN.com's Marc Stein previously reported the sides were closing in on a deal with the same numbers.
-- BUCKS CONTINUING TO BE A DEFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT
8. SHUMPERT STAYING IN CLEVELAND
The Cleveland Cavaliers won't stop spending. According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the reigning Eastern Conference champions have signed swingman Iman Shumpert to a four-year deal worth $40 million. The contract, which will pay out an average of $10 million per season, also includes a player option for the fourth year, per Wojnarowski.
-- GOOD DEAL
9. PAUL PIERCE TO CLIPPERS
According to NBA.com's David Aldridge, Paul Pierce will play on his third team in as many seasons after inking a three-year, $10.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Citing sources, Aldridge indicates Pierce will earn the mini mid-level exception, which is valued at $3.3 million for next season. The mini mid-level exception is exercised by taxpaying clubs. According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the third year of Pierce's deal will be a team option.
-- DOC - PAUL PIERCE REUNION!!
10. AMIR JOHNSON TO THE CELTICS
CBSSports.com's Ken Berger reports Johnson will flee Toronto for Boston as a free agent on a two-year, $24 million contract. Johnson adds athleticism and energy to the Celtics frontcourt and figures to start at the 4 when the 2015-16 season opens.
-- SILENT MOVES BUILDING CELTS' STOCK!
11. BRANDON KNIGHT RE-SIGNS WITH SUNS
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports Knight has agreed to stay in Phoenix on a five-year, $70 million contract. Knight was traded to the Suns amid an active deadline period last season, and it will be interesting to see how his deal impacts Eric Bledsoe's future.
-- BLEDSOE GONNA BE DEALT.. SUNS STILL WINNING THIS OFFSEASON.
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MORE UPDATES SOON!
MORE UPDATES OF Y'ALL NBA STANS:
1. ALRDRIGE SITUATION
David Pick of Basketball Insiders noted Aldridge will eventually sign with the Spurs. Earlier, Wojnarowski said San Antonio made a "powerful" presentation Wednesday and remain the front-runners for Aldridge.
Yahoo Sports' Marc J. Spears reported the Spurs planned to bring veteran Manu Ginobili to their meeting with Aldridge on Wednesday, according to Garcia. Spears had previously noted the team planned to send Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and head coach Gregg Popovich. Aldridge left the meeting "impressed for sure," according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.
Aldridge also met with the Suns, who brought along assistant coach Earl Watson, according to Wojnarowski. He added Aldridge is close with Watson, and the Suns made a "good impression." Amick went as far as to say Phoenix was right in the hunt for Aldridge alongside the Spurs.
"Sources: Suns have legitimately closed the gap in pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge. Tyson Chandler, perimeter talent. They're a real factor", reported Wojnarowski.
-- NEVER IMAGINED THE SUNS WOULD GO H.A.M. THIS OFFSEASON BECAUSE...
2. CHANDLER TO PHOENIX!!
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban let Tyson Chandler walk once and lived to regret it. His pursuit of a superstar just let that happen again. Chandler and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a reported four-year, $52 million contract Wednesday, a move that will reverberate in Dallas.
-- DEJA VU FOR CUBAN. SUNS IN CONTENTION FOR NEXT SEASON, LET'S GO!!
3. KEVIN LOVE STAYING IN OHIO
The All-Star forward stayed true to his word Wednesday, announcing on the Players' Tribune he will stay in Cleveland:
"I'm going back to Cleveland.
After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, that's when it really struck me. Sitting on the sidelines, I never wanted to play in a game more than that one. I had dreamed of playing in the NBA Finals and I just wanted to help my guys win. I couldn't have been prouder of them as they poured their blood, sweat and tears onto the court.
Yeah, of course I've heard the free agency rumors. But at the end of the day, and after meeting with my teammates (it turns out pools are great meeting places) and with the front office, it was clear Cleveland was the place for me. We're all on the same page and we're all in. We have unfinished business and now it's time to get back to work."
Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reported Love will sign a five-year, $110 million deal with the Cavaliers.
-- WHY WALK OUT ON A GOOD TEAM?
4. TIAGO SPLITTER TO THE HAWKS
The San Antonio Spurs reportedly traded center Tiago Splitter to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday as they continue to create space for a potentially marquee free-agent signing.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported an agreement was in place. Brian Windhorst of ESPN confirmed the deal, although it wasn't immediately clear what the Spurs were getting in return for the 30-year-old center.
-- NECESSARY MOVE TO GET ALDRIGE. NOT MUCH ADJUSTMENT FOR SPLITTER SINCE HE'S GONNA BE COACHED BY BUDENHOLZER, POP'S FORMER ASSISTANT COACH.
5. JIMMY BUTLER BACK TO THE BULLS ON A MAX DEAL
The Chicago Bulls previously lowballed Jimmy Butler in contract-extension talks but ultimately still managed to get the budding star to agree to a five-year, $95 million deal on Wednesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
-- SORRY LAKERS STANS..
6. CAVS NEARING A MAX DEAL FOR TRISTAN THOMPSON
ESPN's Marc Stein reported that Cleveland was closing in on an $80 million deal for Thompson.
The Cavs had made Thompson one of their top priorities this offseason; they extended a qualifying offer to Thompson on June 30, per the team's official website.
-- CAVS WILL MOST LIKELY GIVE IT SINCE LEBRON AND THOMPSON SHARE THE SAME AGENT
7. MIDDLETON STAYING WITH BUCKS
Middleton and the Bucks closed a five-year, $70 million deal, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. ESPN.com's Marc Stein previously reported the sides were closing in on a deal with the same numbers.
-- BUCKS CONTINUING TO BE A DEFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT
8. SHUMPERT STAYING IN CLEVELAND
The Cleveland Cavaliers won't stop spending. According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the reigning Eastern Conference champions have signed swingman Iman Shumpert to a four-year deal worth $40 million. The contract, which will pay out an average of $10 million per season, also includes a player option for the fourth year, per Wojnarowski.
-- GOOD DEAL
9. PAUL PIERCE TO CLIPPERS
According to NBA.com's David Aldridge, Paul Pierce will play on his third team in as many seasons after inking a three-year, $10.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Citing sources, Aldridge indicates Pierce will earn the mini mid-level exception, which is valued at $3.3 million for next season. The mini mid-level exception is exercised by taxpaying clubs. According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the third year of Pierce's deal will be a team option.
-- DOC - PAUL PIERCE REUNION!!
10. AMIR JOHNSON TO THE CELTICS
CBSSports.com's Ken Berger reports Johnson will flee Toronto for Boston as a free agent on a two-year, $24 million contract. Johnson adds athleticism and energy to the Celtics frontcourt and figures to start at the 4 when the 2015-16 season opens.
-- SILENT MOVES BUILDING CELTS' STOCK!
11. BRANDON KNIGHT RE-SIGNS WITH SUNS
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports Knight has agreed to stay in Phoenix on a five-year, $70 million contract. Knight was traded to the Suns amid an active deadline period last season, and it will be interesting to see how his deal impacts Eric Bledsoe's future.
-- BLEDSOE GONNA BE DEALT.. SUNS STILL WINNING THIS OFFSEASON.
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MORE UPDATES SOON!
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