Regarding the roster size so far, I believe that if Ben isn't part of a deal with Rudy or Koufos, he's going to be dealt for a pick....and it wouldn't surprise me if it was a high 2nd round type to clear a roster spot. I'd prefer to give minutes to the ultra long Richardson. Besides with Afflalo and Temple, there's not much PT at SG.
Anybody know the source of those rumors? I.e. is that just some fan saying, "you know, the Thunder need to replace Durant and the Kings are going defensive..." or was this a media source (with or without credibility)?
Because I was like that fan above and thinking OKC needs Rudy, what do they have, Roberson +...??? myself. But no way I would have guessed we would do a Roberson + Payne move. In fact I don't think its even possible on its own because of salary cap rules (but fuzzy right now where OKC and we sit in the midst of FA madness, but we are near the top).
Thing is, while I had not hit upon Payne, what I had considered was that Waiters could still be signed and traded I think. I have no interest, but the matching money has to come from somewhere.
And if Roberson and Payne were actually somehow legal and we actually did that, it would be a gigantic lay your cards on the table confirmation of our determination to play this like Ewing and his Knicks. one Cuz to do all the scoring, and then a defensive roleplayer palooza everywhere else (Payne is long for a PG with defensive potential, Roberson is obviously a top guy). Now that Wade's gone wonder if Riles would be willing to come to town and join Joerger's staff.
Because I was like that fan above and thinking OKC needs Rudy, what do they have, Roberson +...??? myself. But no way I would have guessed we would do a Roberson + Payne move. In fact I don't think its even possible on its own because of salary cap rules (but fuzzy right now where OKC and we sit in the midst of FA madness, but we are near the top).
Thing is, while I had not hit upon Payne, what I had considered was that Waiters could still be signed and traded I think. I have no interest, but the matching money has to come from somewhere.
And if Roberson and Payne were actually somehow legal and we actually did that, it would be a gigantic lay your cards on the table confirmation of our determination to play this like Ewing and his Knicks. one Cuz to do all the scoring, and then a defensive roleplayer palooza everywhere else (Payne is long for a PG with defensive potential, Roberson is obviously a top guy). Now that Wade's gone wonder if Riles would be willing to come to town and join Joerger's staff.
Jimmer is available.....
It's just summerleague, but boy did he look good.. I think jimmer should get 1 more shot at the NBA. He's a hardworker, but unfortunately wasn't blessed with any athleticism. He could make so much money playing overseas right now. I wonder if this is his last go for the NBA before he takes that overseas option.
Gay turns 30 in August. No one is going to trade a top 15PG for Rudy Gay on his final year. The guy is at his peak right now. Getting someone like Payne would be great value. He's young and ready to breakout, but I don't think OKC will include him.
I don't know about you...but most of OKC's draftees have been pretty good... James Harden and somebody named Reggie Jackson who 99% of this board didn't want for whatever reason.
I don't know about you...but most of OKC's draftees have been pretty good... James Harden and somebody named Reggie Jackson who 99% of this board didn't want for whatever reason.
Oh and according to their SB Nation Website the Pellicans don't even have the cap space to sign all the players they agreed with and Tyreke could be moved:
http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2016/7...e-tyreke-evans-pelicans-working-against-clock
http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2016/7...e-tyreke-evans-pelicans-working-against-clock
You can go in a lot of directions here:
Koufos for Reke straight up, saves them about 2 mil
Koufos for Reke and Douglas, saves them about 3 mil
Koufos and Mclemore for Reke, Douglas and Ajinca, saves them about 4 mil
Rudy for Reke and Ajinca, saves them about 1.5 mil
Etc.
But we're capped out ourselves so it's not that easy. We might have to involve a third team
Koufos for Reke straight up, saves them about 2 mil
Koufos for Reke and Douglas, saves them about 3 mil
Koufos and Mclemore for Reke, Douglas and Ajinca, saves them about 4 mil
Rudy for Reke and Ajinca, saves them about 1.5 mil
Etc.
But we're capped out ourselves so it's not that easy. We might have to involve a third team
http://en.yibada.com/articles/13952...-gay-okc-thunder-kevin-durant-replacement.htm
Nothing concrete in the least just rumblings more or less along the lines of fans like ourselves, but hey at least we are not the only one contemplating the idea
K
http://en.yibada.com/articles/13952...-gay-okc-thunder-kevin-durant-replacement.htm
Nothing concrete in the least just rumblings more or less along the lines of fans like ourselves, but hey at least we are not the only one contemplating the idea
Nothing concrete in the least just rumblings more or less along the lines of fans like ourselves, but hey at least we are not the only one contemplating the idea
K
I know the topic has been beat to death but it was a weak move by Durant. At some point you gotta man up and get it done. As much as I dislike Kobe, at least he stayed with the Lakers regardless of their record. They were good, then bad, then good, then bad but he never left. He played with some of the best and some of the worst.
We need another PG badly. We can't sign anyone because we have no cap space. There are not that many realistic trade options.
I guess the idea is that Reke could start at PG until Collison is back. Then you can stagger their minutes so that one of them anchers the bench as the top scoring option. We need bench scoring as well. And even if he misses some time because of injuries we are still competitive with Collison-Afflalo-Casspi-Willie-Cousins. And if it really does not work out we can just let him walk after the season.
I guess the idea is that Reke could start at PG until Collison is back. Then you can stagger their minutes so that one of them anchers the bench as the top scoring option. We need bench scoring as well. And even if he misses some time because of injuries we are still competitive with Collison-Afflalo-Casspi-Willie-Cousins. And if it really does not work out we can just let him walk after the season.
Not necessarily. We can take 125% of the outgoing salary + 100,000 back
So for example lets say Rudy makes 13,333,333. Then we can take back a salary of 13,333,333 *1.25 + 100,000 = 16,766,666. So for example we could take back Reke, Ajinca and Douglas.
Note more over that we can exceed the number of 15 players under contract during the summer.
So for example lets say Rudy makes 13,333,333. Then we can take back a salary of 13,333,333 *1.25 + 100,000 = 16,766,666. So for example we could take back Reke, Ajinca and Douglas.
Note more over that we can exceed the number of 15 players under contract during the summer.