No….way. Sadly, that little nugget is offset by the fact that he’s an ND grad.Little known fact, he's actually from the Boston area.
No….way. Sadly, that little nugget is offset by the fact that he’s an ND grad.Little known fact, he's actually from the Boston area.
Is the "little known" part sarcastic? Felt like they mentioned it every time he touched the ball when the Bucks played in Boston in round 2.Little known fact, he's actually from the Boston area.
Yeah, sarcasm. It’s mentioned all of the time whenever Bucks play the CelticsIs the "little known" part sarcastic? Felt like they mentioned it every time he touched the ball when the Bucks played in Boston in round 2.
This doesn’t make much sense to me…why would they value the 28th pick in the draft over two guys who have proven they can contribute?
I expect they don't, but they may need that pick to do something else they want----so, it would go out in a different trade. Less likely, they want the cost-certainty for the bench of a 1st round pick relatively to fewer years for those guys---but to your point, they are proven and the pick will not be so I suspect that isn't really the goalThis doesn’t make much sense to me…why would they value the 28th pick in the draft over two guys who have proven they can contribute?
Yeah, that makes no sense to me either.This doesn’t make much sense to me…why would they value the 28th pick in the draft over two guys who have proven they can contribute?
I happened to be in the middle school gym where he played this past Winter and they had his jersey hanging up, which was interesting.Yeah, sarcasm. It’s mentioned all of the time whenever Bucks play the Celtics
I'm not sure the reports of them making GW and PP available and them hunting the 28th pick are related to one another. Because yes, that would seem like an odd deal for a team that can win now.This doesn’t make much sense to me…why would they value the 28th pick in the draft over two guys who have proven they can contribute?
*excluding Kevin PritchardAlso, it’s the draft, every team is reportedly interested in anything for the right price.
This is an easy one. It’s all about the price tag it will take to keep either player and imo especially Grant. We’ve seen this in the past under Ainge as well in allowing easily replaceable 2nd unit guys to walk after their rookie deal, or second deal, to let others overpay them while recycling them with cheap rookie contracts . Big Baby, Olynyk, Avery Bradley, Sullinger, etc etcThis doesn’t make much sense to me…why would they value the 28th pick in the draft over two guys who have proven they can contribute?
suffering from draft day fever earlyEdit: Someone mentioned in the other thread about a rumor that moving up to 28 if for Eason out of LSU who would fit our system perfectly with his skillset. He’s like a leaner more athletic version of Grant at a fraction of the cost after next season while on his rookie deal.
Yeah I don’t get that rumor as I have Eason much higher than 28 unless getting into the 1st round is a prelude to a swap later. The fit on the court is ideal but logistically it would appear to be difficult to execute.suffering from draft day fever early
I like Eason, Lidell, Nembhard, Roddy, Braun but they can slide into 10-15 on the C's roster
Brad isn't in a rush to deal Grant, finding a role player to guard Giannis/Durant is important to playoff success for the foreseeable future. They could squeeze another cheap year out of Grant then let RFA do its work
If NBA execs have an inkling that Eason is capable of playing Grant's D then he's going in the top15
He's interested in anything at the right price (+ 2 1st round picks)*excluding Kevin Pritchard
It's easy to get caught up in it. Eason looks all world against Vandy's 2nd stringers.Yeah I don’t get that rumor as I have Eason much higher than 28 unless getting into the 1st round is a prelude to a swap later. The fit on the court is ideal but logistically it would appear to be difficult to execute.
I also heard a thing about him last year where he put all his money in the bank except for buying a jeep so he's one of those who might not care so much about getting paid but has a longer term life plan like the baseball thing.Hot Take Alert!!
I’ve heard two Connaughton interviews discussing his baseball career. The first was when he entered the league where he says that he wants to play in the NBA until he’s 30 and then pitch in the bigs until he’s 40. The second was on The Dan Patrick Show last year when he flat out says that he hasn’t given up on the dream and still has an off-season throwing program. He also said that he told Christian Yelish that who knows they may be teammates down the road.
So the hot take is that Connaughton isn’t hitting the market to find a 4-yr deal bc he wants to stay in Milwaukee to finish up his basketball career next season prior to taking his 97-mph fastball to the minors to work his way up to the bigs.
I have bad memories in that gym from my son's games. His school was pretty damn good for hoop for 781, but St. Agnes was always loaded with skilled bigs. Only place we would go where half the team was 5'9" or taller, and they always had a few 6'2" kids. I think that we won there once in 3 years.I happened to be in the middle school gym where he played this past Winter and they had his jersey hanging up, which was interesting.
I don’t know anything about that but if this was true and NOT about the money wouldn’t Pat pursuing his dream of playing basketball AND baseball be even more in play rather than less? If it’s about the money he stays in the NBA…..if it’s about life dreams and experiences it would seem that a pursuit of baseball seems logical to be his best move, no?I also heard a thing about him last year where he put all his money in the bank except for buying a jeep so he's one of those who might not care so much about getting paid but has a longer term life plan like the baseball thing.
Yes, that could be the case, but also I think it's that he sees both sports as a stop on the way. Here are bits from his Wikipedia page:I don’t know anything about that but if this was true and NOT about the money wouldn’t Pat pursuing his dream of playing basketball AND baseball be even more in play rather than less? If it’s about the money he stays in the NBA…..if it’s about life dreams and experiences it would seem that a pursuit of baseball seems logical to be his best move, no?
Connaughton only allowed himself one luxury with his signing bonus, buying a new Jeep Wrangler. He told Goodman, "The signing bonus is a ton of money, especially for a 21-year-old. But I'm not going to live off that money. At some point, I'm going to live off a college degree."[3]
Connaughton is the president of a development firm. In March 2020, Connaughton and the firm drew criticism for razing a historic building in order to make way for a new apartment complex in Milwaukee.[33][34] He is also a landlord, and has invested in Bitcoin.[35]
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Houston has to be salivating given they own Brooklyn's draft through 2027 (directly in even years and swap options in the odd years). if Brooklyn screws this up, they could be bad for a long time.
Horford + White + pick bonanzaIn Brad We Trust?
I bet the Nets price for KD starts at either an All-NBA caliber player, or a young rising all-star plus. They won't bother to tank.Who has the contracts & picks to get Simmons at $35 mil? Presumably, the Nets even in blow it up mode might choose to let him play for a month or two before they trade him to re-establish value.
A shame Joe Harris' salary is $150k above the TPE+wiggle room....he'd be a great get.
Wait... Gronk had a 4.0 gpa?The Beals are like the Gronks and the Joneses - all his brothers play or played college football and he had a 4.0 gpa.
Maybe if gpa = guzzled pale ales (per minute).Wait... Gronk had a 4.0 gpa?
Add Jaylen to Horford and White and Picks to get the call past the secretary.Horford + White + pick bonanza
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Who cares...Duck Boats!
Or girls per arm?Maybe if gpa = guzzled pale ales (per minute).
Something to keep in mind regarding a Jaylen swap, he's only signed for 2 more years. Him re-signing is far from guaranteed, especially because he seems unlikely to qualify for the super max. Barring injury (certainly a concern, though Jaylen isn't exactly an ironman), Durant will definitely be far better over the next two years, and even in years 3 and 4 (when Jaylen may overtake him), the simple fact that he's still under contract makes Durant more valuable.Who says no to a hypothetical Durant for Jaylen+ deal? Would be risky for Boston from age/injury standpoint but, man, Tatum/Durant combo would be absolutely lethal.
No doubt and I’m not worried about Durant’s injury history any more than Jaylen. Aside from the Achilles he did a hamstring this year without any other significant injuries since his foot nearly a decade ago.Something to keep in mind regarding a Jaylen swap, he's only signed for 2 more years. Him re-signing is far from guaranteed, especially because he seems unlikely to qualify for the super max. Barring injury (certainly a concern, though Jaylen isn't exactly an ironman), Durant will definitely be far better over the next two years, and even in years 3 and 4 (when Jaylen may overtake him), the simple fact that he's still under contract makes Durant more valuable.
If Durant wants out and limits his teams to serious contenders, who’s beating Jaylen alone, and with what? And if Durant demands the Celtics, what leverage does Brooklyn have?Add Jaylen to Horford and White and Picks to get the call past the secretary.
Edit: Actually they’d have no use for Horford. Jaylen, White and Picks gets us in the conversation and probably leads to a boat ride too.
It was an mcl sprain not a hamstring.No doubt and I’m not worried about Durant’s injury history any more than Jaylen. Aside from the Achilles he did a hamstring this year without any other significant injuries since his foot nearly a decade ago.
That's if you sum all the brothers scores.Wait... Gronk had a 4.0 gpa?
He's got a reasonable chance of making an All-NBA third team in the two years and getting supermax eligible. Siakam (twice), Kemba, Ben Simmons, Julius Randle, Derozan have all made third team (or better) in the last few years. Many of the current All-NBA regulars are aging and/or injury prone.Something to keep in mind regarding a Jaylen swap, he's only signed for 2 more years. Him re-signing is far from guaranteed, especially because he seems unlikely to qualify for the super max. Barring injury (certainly a concern, though Jaylen isn't exactly an ironman), Durant will definitely be far better over the next two years, and even in years 3 and 4 (when Jaylen may overtake him), the simple fact that he's still under contract makes Durant more valuable.
Chicago built around LaVine, Utah, San Antonio, Clippers……I’m sure Durant would not be short suitors.If Durant wants out and limits his teams to serious contenders, who’s beating Jaylen alone, and with what? And if Durant demands the Celtics, what leverage does Brooklyn have?
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It's not a zero percent chance, but it's not great. He's made just one all star team and he's the clear #2 on his own team - all the guys on the above list were the #1 option on their team (or 1A). Simmons is the only exception, and it helped that Embiid only played 51 games that year.He's got a reasonable chance of making an All-NBA third team in the two years and getting supermax eligible. Siakam (twice), Kemba, Ben Simmons, Julius Randle, Derozan have all made third team (or better) in the last few years. Many of the current All-NBA regulars are aging and/or injury prone.
The leverage they have is he has 4 years on his contract and he has no interest in sitting out a year.If Durant wants out and limits his teams to serious contenders, who’s beating Jaylen alone, and with what? And if Durant demands the Celtics, what leverage does Brooklyn have?
Welcome to the modern NBA.
that bitcoin investment might not look so good this summer....he may need to get bigger contractYes, that could be the case, but also I think it's that he sees both sports as a stop on the way. Here are bits from his Wikipedia page:
opted in because he needs cash now, can't wait a few weeksthat bitcoin investment might not look so good this summer....he may need to get bigger contract