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[FindEndNow 198]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/28/reports-some-bulls-players-didnt-endorse-tom-thibodeau-returning-already-told-he-wont/
Getting rid of him was only a matter a time.

Next year could be interesting if they don't bring back Jimmy.

[KingPG21 6,606]

Reports are out that West will not exercise  his player option and is going to be a free agent. 

[Hovadipo 62,404]

Off season is starting to get wacky. I wouldn't be completely hurt if West declines. I love what he has done in Indy, but it's almost time to move on. Love just opted out as well. Now if we can just get Roy to turn down $18 mil......

[ThompsonHoosier 3,416]

It's time to build around PG...Thanks David for all the memories but it's time to move on.

[ThompsonHoosier 3,416]

Looks like Roy is opting in and Stuckey will look for a new team. It kind of sucks, considering Stuckey was great off the bench last season. He put the team on his back in some of the games. I guess we'll have one more year of Roy...I like the guy and I want him to succeed but he's so soft and has no mental strength.

[KingPG21 6,606]

Eh. I'm fine with keeping Roy for another year. Tuner is really raw (and I hope I am dead wrong on him), plus though I think Mahimi is one of the best back up centers in the league, he'd be a minus as a starter consistently. Plus with the cap boom and Hibbert's contract coming off the books we could make a play for some second tier free agents next off-season. Also, think this next year could easily be a whole lot like this past season, and we should look for something more in the towards the future with the 4 spot (where we could be like historically bad this next season) and the 2 spot

[FindEndNow 198]

Eh. I'm fine with keeping Roy for another year. Tuner is really raw (and I hope I am dead wrong on him), plus though I think Mahimi is one of the best back up centers in the league, he'd be a minus as a starter consistently. Plus with the cap boom and Hibbert's contract coming off the books we could make a play for some second tier free agents next off-season. Also, think this next year could easily be a whole lot like this past season, and we should look for something more in the towards the future with the 4 spot (where we could be like historically bad this next season) and the 2 spot

I like Turner to play the 4. We need to find a big man to replace to replace Hibbert. Really the only untouchables on the team should be George and Turner. This isn't a team built to contend. It is built just to have a team period. A lot of changes need to happen.

[Bobman1 2,913]

Are the rumors true that the Pacers are going after Monta Ellis?

[Hovadipo 62,404]

Are the rumors true that the Pacers are going after Monta Ellis?

Woj is reporting it, so yes. Flying to Indy today to meet with the front office.

[OliviaPope40 7,521]

Welcome to free agency period.

[Jketch 385]

I'm a Mavs man but yes [attachment=2213:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1435758964.003467.jpg]

[Bobman1 2,913]

Who's gonna start the NBA Free Agency thread

[KingPG21 6,606]

Reports are out that out that Splitter is going to end up in Atlanta, Spurs trying to clear space for LMA. 

 

Dragic signing for 5 years, 90 million, player option in his last year I think to. I want to see how that structure is. Heat could be paying a lot of money for a 34 year old guard who could/should easily be the second guard option behind Winslow.

 

Carrol to the Raptors for 4/60. Dude  is getting overpaid.

 

With Ellis and the Pacers, I personally actually like the signing. 

[KingPG21 6,606]

Reports are Green and the Warriors broke off talks with no deal. Hopefully they told him he wasn't worth max money..... because he isn't.

 

Other deals that have gone down already:

 

Singler staying in OKC: 5/25

Amir Johnson to Boston: 2/24 (Rumored)

Tyson Chandler to the Suns: No numbers yet

Brandon Knight back with the Suns: 5/70

Thompson back to Cleveland: 5/80+

Love back to Cleveland: 5/110

Jimmy Butler back to Chicago: 5/90

Middelton back to Milwaukee: 5/70ish

Ajinca back to NO: 5/20

Leonard reupping with San Antonio: 5/90

Davis back with NO: 5/145

Green back with San Antonio: 4/45

 

Feel free to fill in any I missed

[Hovadipo 62,404]

Dragic back to the Heat.
Dwade working a deal with the Heat per Woj.

Thad Young and Lopez back to the Nets.

Dunleavy back to the Bulls.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,896]

Love took the drama out of that decision.  He seemed like a big piece that may be on the move.  Also Thompson is getting paid big.  Both guys may be slightly overpaid IMO.  Kyrie is too injury prone in my opinion.  Great, great talent for a 1 month season but for a 6 month season, too fragile. 

 

Just surprise Love signed so quickly.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,813]

Tyson Chandler to Phoenix - 4 years; $52 million

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,813]

Some great humor that Aldridge's meeting with the Lakers and Kobe didn't go really well. 

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2512395-twitter-reacts-to-lamarcus-aldridge-reportedly-crossing-lakers-off-his-list

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,813]

Iman Shumpert to re-sign with the Cavs -  4 yrs / $40 million.   Paul Pierce reportedly to sign with Doc Rivers and the Clippers for 3 years / $10 million.

[Dalton26 17,210]

Reports are out that out that Splitter is going to end up in Atlanta, Spurs trying to clear space for LMA.

Dragic signing for 5 years, 90 million, player option in his last year I think to. I want to see how that structure is. Heat could be paying a lot of money for a 34 year old guard who could/should easily be the second guard option behind Winslow.

Carrol to the Raptors for 4/60. Dude is getting overpaid.

With Ellis and the Pacers, I personally actually like the signing.

Dragic and Winslow won't have any effect on each other.