NBA Offseason Thread.

[thrill]

Two max slots now, [expletive]!

[vinsanity]

I'm just glad Heyward was gone before 10. That woulda been interesting to say the least.

[stlouie_lipp]

Two max slots now, [expletive]!

I feel like a Yankee fan.

[Socnorb11]

If you're the Bulls, I don't understand not using the first round pick. Put another elite young player next to Rose, and add an elite free agent, and that's a pretty exciting team.

[stlouie_lipp]

If you're the Bulls, I don't understand not using the first round pick. Put another elite young player next to Rose, and add an elite free agent, and that's a pretty exciting team.

The added cap room for another max contract is a million times more valuable than the 17th pick in a mediocre draft. I think James + Bosh/Johnson is a more exciting team.

[Socnorb11]

If you're the Bulls, I don't understand not using the first round pick. Put another elite young player next to Rose, and add an elite free agent, and that's a pretty exciting team.

The added cap room for another max contract is a million times more valuable than the 17th pick in a mediocre draft. I think James + Bosh/Johnson is a more exciting team.

The problem is that there are at least a few teams with cap space to lure a Bosh, or a Johnson, or a Lebron (in Miami's case, they could probably lure a couple of those guys. Assuming that Chicago is going to have the pick of the litter is a little risky. It's not just a matter of "clear cap space, sign who we want, win a championship".

[vinsanity]

If you're the Bulls, I don't understand not using the first round pick. Put another elite young player next to Rose, and add an elite free agent, and that's a pretty exciting team.

The added cap room for another max contract is a million times more valuable than the 17th pick in a mediocre draft. I think James + Bosh/Johnson is a more exciting team.

The problem is that there are at least a few teams with cap space to lure a Bosh, or a Johnson, or a Lebron (in Miami's case, they could probably lure a couple of those guys. Assuming that Chicago is going to have the pick of the litter is a little risky. It's not just a matter of "clear cap space, sign who we want, win a championship".

Carmello is a FA next year isn't he? If you can't land two max contract guys this year, could you sign a 1 year deal withs omeone, and go after Mello next year?

[Socnorb11]

If you're the Bulls, I don't understand not using the first round pick. Put another elite young player next to Rose, and add an elite free agent, and that's a pretty exciting team.

The added cap room for another max contract is a million times more valuable than the 17th pick in a mediocre draft. I think James + Bosh/Johnson is a more exciting team.

The problem is that there are at least a few teams with cap space to lure a Bosh, or a Johnson, or a Lebron (in Miami's case, they could probably lure a couple of those guys. Assuming that Chicago is going to have the pick of the litter is a little risky. It's not just a matter of "clear cap space, sign who we want, win a championship".

Carmello is a FA next year isn't he? If you can't land two max contract guys this year, could you sign a 1 year deal withs omeone, and go after Mello next year?

The Nuggets are reportedly working on an extension with Carmelo right now, so I wouldn't count on that.

I believe Durant is a free agent next year though, so that may be something to consider.

I don't know. I guess my philosophy is to draft well, sign one of the elite free agents available, and see what happens.

[vinsanity]

The Nuggets are reportedly working on an extension with Carmelo right now, so I wouldn't count on that.

I believe Durant is a free agent next year though, so that may be something to consider.

I don't know. I guess my philosophy is to draft well, sign one of the elite free agents available, and see what happens.

Gotcha. There's definitely something to be said for drafting well...Rondo comes to mind.

Sometimes I think you gotta swing for the fences. I don't know much about Henrich (just recently dabbling in NBA stuff). Some said they were going to move him to the pacers - and he's listed as a G on ESPN. So is he PG or SG? I know the Pacers are desperate for a C and a PG (from my understanding on local radio).

So color me surprised when they drafted a Forward.

[TabascoElvis]

The Nuggets are reportedly working on an extension with Carmelo right now, so I wouldn't count on that.

I believe Durant is a free agent next year though, so that may be something to consider.

I don't know. I guess my philosophy is to draft well, sign one of the elite free agents available, and see what happens.

Gotcha. There's definitely something to be said for drafting well...Rondo comes to mind.

Sometimes I think you gotta swing for the fences. I don't know much about Henrich (just recently dabbling in NBA stuff). Some said they were going to move him to the pacers - and he's listed as a G on ESPN. So is he PG or SG? I know the Pacers are desperate for a C and a PG (from my understanding on local radio).

So color me surprised when they drafted a Forward.

Hinrich can play both pretty much equally well.