Bear Down Wildcats

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Nice number for buyers in market. He's a near all-star PG and got less than 50 over 4.

It's a nice number for both sides.

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Cyclical news of any sort is brain-killing. Much prefer NPR-style formats for any content. I always listen to KTAR sports when driving and hearing the same news 3/4 times over a 2/3 hour period is mind numbing.

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Pretty sure it's a rule you can't have "boobs" in the title without actually having boobs in the thread. If it's not a rule, it damn well should be.

This thread should now be a tribute to boobs she doesn't think her husband needs to see!

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Save for college experiences, it was unlikely Johnson's stock would improve, as he wouldn't have had the stats from a lesser offensive usage and would have played even less PG than last year. Unless he grew 2 inches or more or became Salim as a senior, it just isn't realistic to think his range next...

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James will take Phoenix's call!!!

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Suns could have stars from Slovenia, Ukraine, Brazil, Serbia, Canada to help extend his international brand. PG: Bledsoe, Ennis SG: Dragic, Goodwin SF: James, Green PF: Anthony, Warren C: Plumlee, Len I imagine Morrii/Green could be traded for a cheaper PF/C option that frees up CAP, and then relinq...

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5-12 range: Hollis-Jefferson, realistic of 5-10
3-15 range: Johnson, realistic of 3-10
14-34 range: Ashley, realistic of 18-28
18-38 range: Tarczewski, realistic of 25-35
55-Undrafted: McConnell, realistic of UFA

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It's all about asset acquisition right now.

They'll suck again next year, but end up with a top-3 in a solid draft, likely go for a true PG or SF.

Outside of not trying to acquire Hood, I think their draft was pretty perfect.

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They have got some of the draft's best bargains the last few years: Noel mocked #1, goes #6 MCW drafted in double digits, looks like future All-Star Embiid mocked #1, goes #3 Saric mocked 9/10, goes 12 (plus they get other assets) McDaniels mocked as high as 21, goes 2nd Round Grant mocked 18-27 ran...

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I expect at least 6 1st round trades, so this is gonna get screwy: Cavs: Wiggins Bucks: Parker 76ers: Exum Magic: Smart Jazz: Gordon Celtics: Embiid Lakers: Randle Kings: McDermott Hornets: Stauskus 76ers: Vonleh Nuggets: Nurkic Magic: Saric Timberwolves: LaVine Suns: Harris Hawks: Warren Bulls: Hoo...

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Some weird rumblings about Harden being traded for either Carmelo or James and then small deals using picks/prospects to jettison Lin, then use CAP to sign the other of the pair.

If they can get closer to 38-40 million, it's doable.

It would basically leave just Beverly in the backcourt.

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The lakers ego being what it is, if they want to reclaim LA I could easily see them go all in on Anthony/James, likely the only team that can unite the pair.

Young/Lowry isn't winning shit in the west. Not even with 2010 Kobe.

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Lakers need CAP, so not sure why adding Young makes sense.

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In all seriousness, the Suns should really consider re-acquiring Nash from the Lakers by absorbing his salary free and clear, swapping #7 for #18.

Lakers can't sign two max contracts without ridding themselves of both Nash and the cost of a top-7 pick's salary.

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It's all happening! McDonough's master plan is now feasible! 1. Acquire LeBron James' little buddy, Eric Bledsoe. 2. Construct a team full of passers, shooters, finishers. 3. Win almost 50 games to show upside status. 4. Start Frye all season so he opts out, feeing up 7 million extra CAP. 5. Have no...

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Agreed, but he's a poor mans Gasol, but brings in extra draft picks without eating into next year's CAP.

They could waive him for all I care.

I want the 1sts rumored to be linked to him.

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Age. Took a little less than market to stay in San Antonio last year, and to help keep big three in tact.

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Saric was always likely to play another year/two in Europe, but, depending on buyout, it could see him slip to later lottery/mid 1st. I know Suns like him, but I doubt he gets to 14. Bulls are rumored to be trying to trade their 1sts for Love, but, if they can't, they are open to packaging them alon...

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Reports have Suns linked to Knicks in Shumpert/#27 swap, with possible future 2nd included from Knicks for absorbing salary. Reports also saying Frye will play the market and opt out of Phoenix, likely to either Clippers or Warriors for MLE. Not sure I buy Suns interest in Shumpert. Makes sense if t...

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None of those denote racial affiliation through use of denigrating descriptive. Most are innocuous, still others are playful region or relationship specific. No reason a team can't be Warriors. But Redskins literally has two inferences, that of a referent to race by skin color, and two, a derogatory...

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Inch-thick tuna steaks: 1 cup Pinot Grigio 3/4 cup OVOO 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 water 1/4 grilling seasoning 3 tbs dijon mustard 2 tbs fresh basil 1 tbs oregano 1 tbs thyme Salt/Pepper to taste Marinate for 2 hours, fully covered in liquid. As your grilling, each flip, dip into marinade, as the oil ...

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In the top-20 picks, the difference is about 5 in terms of quality prospect depth. In the next 25 picks, the difference is about 12 in terms of quality prospect depth. Look at the last two/three lotteries and see who went 7-15. Those types of prospects are going. 12-20 in this class. Plus there are ...

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Completely disagree. I think the strength of this draft is it's secondary depth from 8-20, and it's rotation player depth from about 20-45. I think it's slightly overrated as an elite draft class, mostly because while the top is strong, it is starting to remind me of the 1999 class with tons of qual...

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6-6 uber athlete...

Drool

But he's 2/3 years away, minimum, from much of anything in both physique and skillset.

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Wojo confirms my several week old reports Suns open to trading down/out at 27. I've heard they'd like a 40-50 range 2nd + plus future 1st (likely top-20 protection initially). I could see the Pacers maybe trying to reacquire the 1st. Some good PGs/wings likely available at 27. Exactly what Pacers ne...

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Read they signed their top 12 selections from the draft.

That's a great start to restocking reserves, especially considering the high ceilings most had.

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It's a quirk we will attempt to fix automatically with upgrade or new platform.

But, yeah, Ari said what can be done for now.

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You're wrong on Hood. He's an elite shooter, 50+ from midrange, 40+ from three, has great height at 6-8+ in shoes, and well above average leaping at 29/36. He's a floor spacer who can pass, and who has upside in his frame since he's only 208 at 6-8. Like I said, add strength/15 pounds and tighten ha...

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You're crazy not to like Hood. His offense has very few limitation, and he's a smooth athlete. Not long, but quick. His jumper is money, and his three-point shot is strong. Add strength, build dribble, he's an All-Star. SF version of Klay Thompson, to be honest. Young is intriguing, as his perimeter...

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Foolishness. Went from 50-Undrafted pre-tournament to possible top-20 post-tournament?

I could see a team like Chicago or Boston liking him 16/17/19, but that's about 10 spots high for what was a slight reach by 10 slots even in the 25-30 range.

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Chicat wrote:18 pts, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists a game gets you a max contract?

When you're young with upside, yeah. That second contract is typically more about what they think you can do than what you've done.

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I don't think the Suns use both 14 and 18 on college players. If they can't trade up, I expect:

1. 14 (best available wing)/18 (best foreign)
2. 14 (best available wing)/18 (trade down/out)

Only way is if they have a trade in place beyond draft night or a prospect shockingly slips.

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They love his Dragic-like game.

I'm hearing he'll be gone. There's a chance as early as LA if Smart/Exum aren't there, but also linked to Kings, Hornets, 76ers.

My guess is Harris or Hood, the latter making the most sense unless the pick is for a future deal or signals a deal involving Goodwin.

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Kerr gets a great head coach in Alvin Gentry to be his Associate Head Coach. Fantastic hire. Familiarity from Phoenix days. If Warriors can get Love/Martin... Curry, Crawford (RFA) Martin Iguodala, Barnes Love, Green Bogut, Speights That's pretty damn good. Add a veteran shooter at wing, run motion ...

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Suns like Harris a lot. He's second on their want list at #14 behind Stauskus. I like LaVine, but they already have Goodwin, who is a jumper and seasoning away from being a 16 PPG scorer and is the same age, is more developed physically, and is a fighter, unlike LaVine who just sort of allowed nepot...

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No way Minnesota trades a future 1st.

Thompson/Lee/1st
Love/salary filler

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Makes it easier for Utah or Orkando to trade back to a team like Boston, LA, Charlotte should Embiid slip. He's a risk. Always was. He was my sleeper at 8-14, but I'd have to have real confidence, be a good team who can afford to take a flier on his upside, or have a bevy 1sts to take a gamble. If I...

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Precisely! I mean, he can't even hold commits from the next great PG at PGU!

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losangelesdon wrote:Mixed on Alford as the Bruins coach, but his recruiting will hit Miller hard

Gee, I don't know?

What do y'all think?

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Evenly amongst all owners save for Cowboys, who keep their revenue.

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So, basically they have no control over distribution and licensing, which provides monetary incentive to change name to moniker they can control, best earn funds on.

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Only time I log in is to check admin center.

Never have to sign in to post. I agree it's a browser thing.

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I wonder if it would be possible to build a team that plays like the Spurs using only players that originated from the US and have come up through the usual AAU, NCAA ranks. Somehow I think that it would be extraordinarily difficult. Not immediately out of it. Too few truly defined roles, too much ...

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Thanks, but I'm mostly just a figurehead.

This is all possible because of UAdevil.

This temp site was his, and he put in some time to get it reasonably functional in very short order.

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Met him twice. Great guy. Started following baseball in early 90s because of him and Padres training in Yuma. Far too young to die.

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Wade is a mid-level player. He's simply not healthy enough to play 30+ minutes over 100 games. Closer to 25 per in 75 games. Bosh just never meshed with this team. Gonna be interesting to see his career going forward. Still pretty young. If those two come back at about 15 million total, and they hav...

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Percy talking to himself. It's pretty sad I was over there last night and he was trying to drum up some conversation in the NBA forum and he was getting no replys except for his sock, and then they were agreeing and complimenting eachothers responses. It was.... well... weird. I just read it. Prett...

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4 5-6 oz Swordfish steaks 1/3+ cup White Wine 1/3 cup EVOO 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup grilling seasoning 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp water 1 tsp fresh basil 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon zest Salt/Pepper fish, then marinate at room temp for 20-30 minutes. I use charcoal, but hot, so high heat if propane. Gri...

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