2021 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: Media Day...SHENANIGANS

[Zo gif]

Nice

 

[HOU$TON]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly unwilling to include Karl-Anthony Towns or Anthony Edwards in trade talks for Ben Simmons.

Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News said on his podcast that Wolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas informed the Sixers that "everybody else [is] on the table." However, Wolfson noted that Simmons and D'Angelo Russell have a good relationship and the team would prefer to keep Russell as well.

The Sixers have been exploring trade possibilities for Simmons all offseason. While the team began the summer with expectations of landing a superstar, no trade came to fruition and the situation is bordering on toxic as training camp approaches.


Simmons informed co-managing partner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand and coach Doc Rivers of his desire for a trade last month, per Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-time All-Star reportedly has no plans to show up for Sixers camp later this month.
The Wolves have been among the teams regularly linked to Simmons, though they lack in the type of immediate-impact talent the title-hungry Sixers would prefer. A package of Russell, Malik Beasley and draft picks may move the needle but does not work under the NBA salary cap.
The Sixers would need to find an additional $3 million to move for matching purposes, a difficult task given how much of their roster was signed this offseason. Packaging Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed would fill the salary slots, but Reed was the G League MVP last season and may have independent value as a draft steal on a low-cost contract.
Simmons is the type of player the Timberwolves don't typically have a chance to acquire in free agency, so they should do everything in their power to make a move before Towns starts to get antsy about his future.
It's just clear that, for now, the Wolves would prefer to keep negotiations well on the low side.

 

[Fozz]

I thought that clip of Bron giving Steph props was when they first beat Miami in Miami? That GW by Bron was payback for that loss lol.

 

[lawdog1]

Mexico City NBA squad coming at some point?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly unwilling to include Karl-Anthony Towns or Anthony Edwards in trade talks for Ben Simmons.

lol

 

[lawdog1]

Add Mexico City and Seattle franchises. Move the Pelicans and Grizzlies to the East. Do it Silver.

 

[lovehateself]

Mexico City NBA squad coming at some point?

Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán,
Soy capitán, soy capitán

Spoiler

 

[pums]

Luka, Jokic and Zion gonna love mexico

 

[lawdog1]

Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán,
Soy capitán, soy capitán

Spoiler

In my personal opinion, the Los Lobos version of that song that was recorded for the movie La Bamba is better than Richie Valens' version of La Bamba.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Booker gotta go to Mexico

 

[206to813]

Add Mexico City and Seattle franchises. Move the Pelicans and Grizzlies to the East. Do it Silver.

This was always what general consensus was that the Nba will do except it was Vegas instead of Mexico City…. Wonder if Mexico City is leapfrogging Vegas?

 

[lawdog1]

but its your own fault, PJ.

 

[niceshoes247]

Raise ur sons
That whole made disrespectful
“I got the car seat in the back”

 

[lawdog1]

Or Vegas will edge out Seattle. I think the Golden Knights, Aces and Raiders have been pretty successful in Vegas.

 

[B Sox]

Vegas should absolutely have a basketball team. Pretty sure the Golden Knights sold out like all their home games during their inaugural season. And that's hockey.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

but its your own fault, PJ.

And other women celebrate and strive to be like her? WTF we doing to ourselves?

 

[aepps20]

but its your own fault, PJ.

Sad all around. I feel bad for the child.

 

[pmatic]

Gordon Hayward was too busy playing video games to be a vet for the young Hornets.

 

[tomdiginson]

but its your own fault, PJ.

This is insane.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I think the Raiders experience in Vegas might deter the NBA from expanding in the city. Very poor attendance is what I've been hearing

 

[addict4sneakers]

I think the Raiders experience in Vegas might deter the NBA from expanding in the city. Very poor attendance is what I've been hearing

covid?

 

[MajinZuub]

I think the Raiders experience in Vegas might deter the NBA from expanding in the city. Very poor attendance is what I've been hearing

I mean their first year there was last year and they didnt allow fans so its kind of soon to determine that I think. Ticket prices were also pretty damn high last time I checked, not sure if they're lower now.

 

[addict4sneakers]

How hard would it be for PJ to get full custody considering it’s mounds of evidence saying his BM is crazy?

NT lawyers please

 

[pmatic]

How hard would it be for PJ to get full custody considering it’s mounds of evidence saying his BM is crazy?

NT lawyers please

Only argument against him would be he's on the road a lot?

 

[addict4sneakers]

Only argument against him would be he's on the road a lot?

she probably got more road games than him

multi millionaire can afford the best nanny. Can easily have his parents move in. It’s a forever L but he’s got the $ to fight but what do I know