NBA Offseason Thread.

[JunkBondTrader]

In hindsight, it was probably silly for me to get my hopes up, but what can I say, I allowed myself to think the Bulls might strike gold here. And dream about what it would be like. Now it looks like we'll just end up with some jobber like JJ, and I feel like, well bummed I guess would be an understatement.

Edit: and the possibility of having to cheer for Joakim Noah and JJ Redick is enough to make me want to say goodbye cruel world.

[jim]

I was on an exercise bike this morning when I learned A) The Cards lost and B) Bosh and Wade to Miami. Not sure which hurt more, I was really hoping Bosh and Wade to Chicago (because I don't think LeBron is coming here).

But I can't blame them, if I had to choose between Miami and Chicago to live and work, kind of a no brainer. I would wonder about a persons frame of mind if they chose otherwise.

Especially for millionaires in there mid-20s.

South Beach would be a nice place for a guy that age with their cash. And the whole environment down there.

Let's face it, what makes Chicago a great city is the amount of employment available. But if employment isn't really the issue - if you already have secured good employment - then Chicago kind of loses it's appeal. Chicago is like the ugly girl that puts out. She has to, but when the pretty girl puts out as well it's bye bye snaggletooth.

[Maclowery]

Nice to see a big contract for Durant. He's so damn fun to watch.

Poor Greg Odom.

[JunkBondTrader]

Boozer 5 years 80 mil to the bulls.

[Maclowery]

Man, the internet might explode!

Anyway, I like Anthony Morrow, I assume he'd be a pretty cheap multi-year sign for a nice 2. Pretty solid starting 5. I think that team would contend pretty well in the playoffs - not a favorite, but at least a fun 52ish win, physical team.

[thrill]

52ish win, physical team.

Depends on what Derrick's next level is. I think 52 is the max, 49 is the minimum. I'll guess 51.

[Lesson]

I wish my favorite team(the Hawks) would do something besides giving Joe Johnson a maximum deal(he isn't worth it).

[stlouie_lipp]

Here is a great article from a well-respected NBA writer.

James is throwing a few foosball tables at Boys & Girls Clubs, an empty gesture out of the empty superstar...Whatever happens, James and the television network will hide behind some money going to the Boys & Girls Clubs. But this isn’t about kids and sports, and it sure isn’t about the credibility that comes with winning championships. Something’s changed here, and LeBron James has gone a long way to devaluing winning and losing in the NBA. David Stern has long pushed the individual over team, marketed showy over substance, and LeBron James represents the manifestation of it all

Team LeBron is having the time of its life, but has no idea the repercussions of what it’s done here. All that comes to James now is the biggest burden to win a championship that sports has ever seen. They aren’t making James a bigger star with this big-top, but a bigger target. All those teams that marched into the presentations and listened to some of the foolish and naive questions asked of them believed these kids had no idea what they were doing, or what they had gotten themselves into. They’re all feeling more validated every day. From beginning to end, this process has been a farce.

Carter’s pushed one agent – Aaron Goodwin – and one advisor – William Wesley – aside because he wanted to be the voice in James’ ear and the one getting credit on the masthead. So far, Carter’s been a superstar at spending James’ money on LRMR, but now he’s getting the company name out there and turning LeBron into Mr. July after LeBron didn’t have the stomach to be Mr. June.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=a ... sion070710

[InvincibleCakeEater]

That's a super lame article.

[Maclowery]

52ish win, physical team.

Depends on what Derrick's next level is. I think 52 is the max, 49 is the minimum. I'll guess 51.

heh. I guess I shoulda said 50+ win team. 55 win team sounded too strong! Too strong!