Official 2018 NBA Preseason Thread - Jimmy Butler Does Things

[big j 33]

With the 2017-2018 season official over, a thanks to MVP for being the OP for the last NBA thread, so let's kick off what is sure to be an eventful summer.

Congrats to the Golden State Warriors for back to back championships and their third in four years.

The offseason tried to get off to a roaring start with the Colangelo drama, so let's look forward to an entertaining NBA offseason and a hopeful quick answer to the LeBron question

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23529024/biggest-nba-free-agency-trade-draft-decisions-every-team

A quick and solid breakdown for some of LeBron's destinations from ESPN

Another breakdown from Sports Illustratred

LeBron’s Next Team Odds
Los Angeles Lakers +200
Philadelphia 76ers +350
Miami Heat +500
New York Knicks +750
Houston Rockets +1000
San Antonio Spurs +2000
Cleveland Cavaliers +3000
Golden State Warriors +5000
Boston Celtics +5000
Chicago Bulls +7500
Oklahoma City Thunder +7500
Washington Wizards +10000
Field (Any Other) +1000

Spoiler: HoopsHype Free Agent List

1. Kevin Durant
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State Warriors
26.4 ppg, 6.8 rbg, 5.4 apg
Still only 29 years old, Durant is just now entering his career peak. Will dominate for seasons to come.

Agent: Rich Kleiman

2017/18 Earnings:$25,000,000

Career Earnings:$132,183,333

2. LeBron James
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
27.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 9.1 apg
The best player in the game, James is showing little sign of slowing down even in his age-33 season.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings:$33,285,709

Career Earnings:$200,607,292

3. Paul George
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
21.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 3.3 apg
One of the league’s top two-way wings, Paul George does a bit of everything on the floor, including score at a very healthy rate.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings:$19,300,000

Career Earnings:$61,391,831

4. Chris Paul
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Houston Rockets
18.6 ppg, 5.4 rpb, 7.9 apg
When healthy, Chris Paul is still arguably the top pure floor general in the game, with unmatched court vision and underrated scoring chops.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings:$24,268,959

Career Earnings:$162,527,669

5. DeMarcus Cousins
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
25.2 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 5.4 apg
The most dominant big man in the league has improved his maturity. Will DeMarcus Cousins’ torn Achilles affect whether he gets a max contract this summer?

Agent: Jarinn Akana

2017/18 Earnings:$18,063,850

Career Earnings:$62,648,136

6. Clint Capela
Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Houston Rockets
13.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg
He has become one of the most efficient players in the NBA. Understands his limitations and plays to his strengths extremely well.

Agent: Jason Ranne

2017/18 Earnings:$2,334,528

Career Earnings:$3,728,160

7. DeAndre Jordan
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
12.0 ppg, 15.2 rpg
One of the NBA’s best rebounders, DeAndre Jordan can improve any defense merely with his presence down low.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings:$22,642,350

Career Earnings:$84,067,825

8. Aaron Gordon
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Orlando Magic
17.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg
A prototypical modern forward with athleticism and some ball-handling chops. Whether he can ever become a consistent three-point shooter will define his eventual ceiling.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings:$5,504,419

Career Earnings:$12,515,040

9. Julius Randle
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
16.1 ppg, 8.0 rpg
One of the league’s most improved players, Julius Randle became a force in his fourth season. Will he be a part of the Lakers’ future?

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings:$4,149,242

Career Earnings:$9,396,720

10. Jabari Parker
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
12.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg
Never looked fully comfortable after returning from a torn ACL. The health of his knees will determine the size of his next contract.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2017/18 Earnings:$6,782,392

Career Earnings:$15,457,320

11. Isaiah Thomas
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
15.2 ppg, 4.8 apg
Never able to get fully healthy in 2017-18, how Isaiah Thomas recovers from hip surgery will determine how much interest he garners on the open market.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2017/18 Earnings:$6,261,394

Career Earnings:$23,914,451

12. Tyreke Evans
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Memphis Grizzlies
19.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.2 apg
Only three players averaged at least 19.0 ppg, 5.0 rpb and 5.0 apg last season while shooting over 39 percent from three: Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and… Tyreke Evans. Will garner major interest on the secondary market.

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

2017/18 Earnings:$3,290,000

Career Earnings:$63,831,924

13. Zach LaVine
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Chicago Bulls
16.7 ppg, 3.0 apg
An athletic specimen who found his niche playing off the ball, Zach LaVine was solid in his return from a torn ACL.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings:$3,202,217

Career Earnings:$6,445,080

14. Carmelo Anthony
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
16.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg
Still an above-average scorer, Carmelo Anthony can play the 4-spot, space the floor from deep and get you a bucket when games get tight.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings:$26,243,760

Career Earnings:$201,120,659

15. Derrick Favors
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Utah Jazz
12.3 ppg, 7.2 rpg
A throwback power forward with a respectable face-up game, decent passing chops and stout rebounding prowess who is enjoying a resurgent season.

Agent: Wallace Prather

2017/18 Earnings:$12,000,000

Career Earnings:$54,471,159

16. Trevor Ariza
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Houston Rockets
11.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg
A threat from beyond the arc and a decent defender, Trevor Ariza remains an excellent role player.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings:$7,400,000

Career Earnings:$67,574,565

17. Enes Kanter
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks
14.1 ppg, 11. rpg
One of the biggest question marks this offseason will be whether or not Enes Kanter opts out of the final year of his deal, which is worth $18.6 million. If he does, his market will be interesting, as the big man is an excellent rebounder and scorer down low but does possess defensive shortcomings.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2017/18 Earnings:$17,884,176

Career Earnings:$51,648,935

18. Will Barton
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Denver Nuggets
15.7 ppg, 4.1 apg
One of the most consistent bench scorers in the league, who proved he can also do serious damage as a starter this season, Barton would provide a boost to any team’s offensive output.

Agent: Aaron Goodwin

2017/18 Earnings:$3,533,333

Career Earnings:$9,320,781

19. Jusuf Nurkic
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
14.3 ppg, 9.0 rpg
A bruising center with some passing chops, Jusuf Nurkic greatly improved his play as a member of the Blazers. But did he do so enough to land a major payday? Time will tell.

Agent: Aylton Tesch

2017/18 Earnings:$2,947,304

Career Earnings:$5,526,000

20. Avery Bradley
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-2 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
14.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg
One of the top available shooting guards, Avery Bradley is a prototypical 3-and-D role player.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings:$8,808,989

Career Earnings:$29,978,423

21. JJ Redick
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers
17.1 ppg, 3.0 apg
One of the league’s top three-point shooters with loads of playoff experience.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings:$23,000,000

Career Earnings:$55,516,715

22. Elfrid Payton
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Phoenix Suns
12.7 ppg, 6.2 apg
An athletic lead guard with an improving three-point shot, decent court vision and high defensive potential.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings:$3,332,340

Career Earnings:$7,517,160

23. Dwyane Wade
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Miami Heat
11.4 ppg, 3.4 apg
An aging-but-still-productive 2-guard, Dwyane Wade can’t consistently dominate anymore, but he still shows up in the most important moments.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings:$17,878,652

Career Earnings:$176,115,934

24. Marcus Smart
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Boston Celtics
10.2 ppg, 4.8 apg
One of the best defensive guards in the NBA, Marcus Smart can aptly defend positions one through four. His outstanding D makes up for his struggles as a scorer.

Agent: Happy Walters

2017/18 Earnings:$4,538,019

Career Earnings:$10,293,240

25. Brook Lopez
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
13.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg
A seven-footer with serious range, Brook Lopez can space the floor quite well for a player of his size. Also a very able rim-protector.

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

2017/18 Earnings:$22,642,350

Career Earnings:$94,781,137

26. Rodney Hood
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
14.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg
An athletic, sharpshooting wing who has improved his consistency. Had a career year in 2017-18.

Agent: Travis King

2017/18 Earnings:$2,386,864

Career Earnings:$4,045,320

27. Dirk Nowitzki
Team Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
12.0 ppg, 5.7 rpg
A future Hall of Famer who can still score at a somewhat efficient level, despite his advanced age.

Agent: Holger Geschwindner

2017/18 Earnings:$5,000,000

Career Earnings:$241,646,362

28. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
13.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg
A very solid 3-and-D role player, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would be a great complementary piece on any team.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings:$17,745,894

Career Earnings:$11,995,639

29. Rajon Rondo
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
8.3 ppg, 8.2 apg
A true floor general with championship experience, Rajon Rondo can still dish out assists with the best of them.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings:$6,300,000

Career Earnings:$84,282,884

30. Kyle Anderson
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: San Antonio Spurs
7.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg
A wing with great size who can play some small-ball power forward, as well as distribute at an above-average rate.

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

2017/18 Earnings:$2,151,704

Career Earnings:$3,428,639

https://hoopshype.com/2018/04/22/nba-free-agency-2018-the-top-players-2/

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Hmm

Gonna need all the posts saying "Lolololll Lebby aint leaving Cleveland again"

 

[EddieDoyers]

Shout out to the OG

 

[HOU$TON]

Let’s get it
Bron to HOUSTON
Scarface

 

[drewsone]

What up fam!!!

Bron going to Boston dawg

 

[HIM]

Would have voted for the Warriors if they were an option.

Curry
Klay
KD
Bron
Draymond

Would be a hell of a death lineup

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

They got the field at +1000 and the Wizards at +10000 lol

Hmm

 

[a-friend]

Now this is an OffSeason thread.
Thanks OP

 

[LebronHasMoreFinalsMVPs]

Bron to LA

 

[atlsfinest]

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

@freeze, odds are +3000 that Lebby comes back to Cleveland. That's easy money for you bro

 

[MVP]

They got the field at +1000 and the Wizards at +10000 lol

Hmm

Where are the Clippers?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Where are the Clippers?

Lol.. Looks like on same odds as Houston and slightly higher than SAS

Feel like if NYK cap wasn't as screwed up as it is and of course Zinger not being hurt that they'd be a viable option

 

[atlsfinest]

Lakers off-season

1. Trade Deng, the 25th pick, Josh Hart and cash for a 2nd round pick.
2. Sign LeBron and Paul George
3. Resign Randle
4. Sign a back up point guard with the exception.

Zo/Free agent back-up PG
PG/BI
Lebron/BI
Randle/Kuzma
Free agent/#25 pick

 

[LebronHasMoreFinalsMVPs]

Bought some laker mitchell and ness shorts we official

 

[LebronHasMoreFinalsMVPs]

Lebron and pg13 to Phoenix book it.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Bought some laker mitchell and ness shorts we official

 

[a-friend]

Is there anyone who would say Kuzma> Tatum, now?

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Is there anyone who would say Kuzma> Tatum, now?

Kinda unfair to say since kuzma didn’t have a chance to play in the post season

For now Tatum has the leg up but that doesn’t mean anything for their futures

I do think Tatum can be an all star by this season though

 

[atlsfinest]

Is there anyone who would say Kuzma> Tatum, now?

Tatum played great in the playoffs, Kuzma didn't even have the opportunity. There's not comparison because Tatum had an additional 15 games. I think they're both gonna be great though

 

[a-friend]

Playoffs showed us more of Tatum.

The question remains, is there anyone who would take Kuzma>?

 

[MajinZuub]

Playoffs showed us more of Tatum.

The question remains, is there anyone who would take Kuzma>?

I wouldn't

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Tatum like 2.5 years younger so there's that as well

 

[ballinsam23]

.

 

[NickFolarin]

Playoffs showed us more of Tatum.

The question remains, is there anyone who would take Kuzma>?

As a Lakers fan, only thing Kuz is probably better at is IG jokes & rebounding