2013-14 General NBA Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Antix:
Yeah, I like this trade for Minny much better. Wiggins is a great piece and the pick will come in handy. They have a nice bright future if they hustle properly.

The Cavs, well they had LBJ already and therefore are expected to compete for championships NOW, no matter what. Love AND Kyrie have to step up defensively big time and stay healthy. Looking at their roster, their depth doesn't seem to be great AND they got a new coach.

Basically, it's the Cavs and I never trust a thing they do.

Originally posted by valrod33:
I dont think the Cavs would be able to sign love if they dont get him now, wont have the cap room, not sure exactly how that works but thats what Woj from yahoo said

Part of the Cavaliers' motivation in making the deal for Love was a belief Love would have ended up with the rival Chicago Bulls in a trade and created a significant obstacle in the Eastern Conference, sources said. Cleveland wouldn't have had the salary-cap space to sign Love next summer and could have only obtained him through the trade with Minnesota in a deal now.

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--cavaliers-have-agreement-to-acquire-kevin-love--who-commits-to-staying-in-cleveland-054657392.html

Originally posted by NeonNiner:
I'm happy for Wiggins. Lot of people saying they feel bad for the kid and it's an unfortunate situation with the trade rumors running rampant in the media, being unsure where you'll end up at the end of the month. But I think it's going to work out just fine for young Wiggs. He has his own team now where he can shine and develop into his own. Was gonna be in Bron, Kyrie and/or Love's (had he signed there next year in FA) shadow staying in Cleveland.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by NeonNiner:
I'm happy for Wiggins. Lot of people saying they feel bad for the kid and it's an unfortunate situation with the trade rumors running rampant in the media, being unsure where you'll end up at the end of the month. But I think it's going to work out just fine for young Wiggs. He has his own team now where he can shine and develop into his own. Was gonna be in Bron, Kyrie and/or Love's (had he signed there next year in FA) shadow staying in Cleveland.

It really depends. The one knock against him is - he seems to not always care. I think in Cleveland - he would have been held accountable and asked to give his all from day 1. I'm not sure if that'll be asked of him in Minnesota.

Regardless, I think he's gonna be a really good 2 way player. Question is - can be become a star?

Greg Oden has reportedly been arrested for battery. http://www.sbnation.com/2014/8/7/5978159/greg-oden-arrested-indiana-battery … Here's the mug shot from @BruceKopp13 pic.twitter.com/7FNcXpVnhl

What a complete waste this guy has become. I wanted him to succeed too. I think he's done.

Originally posted by NeonNiner:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by NeonNiner:
I'm happy for Wiggins. Lot of people saying they feel bad for the kid and it's an unfortunate situation with the trade rumors running rampant in the media, being unsure where you'll end up at the end of the month. But I think it's going to work out just fine for young Wiggs. He has his own team now where he can shine and develop into his own. Was gonna be in Bron, Kyrie and/or Love's (had he signed there next year in FA) shadow staying in Cleveland.

It really depends. The one knock against him is - he seems to not always care. I think in Cleveland - he would have been held accountable and asked to give his all from day 1. I'm not sure if that'll be asked of him in Minnesota.

Regardless, I think he's gonna be a really good 2 way player. Question is - can be become a star?

Don't worry bro. Wiggs always gonna play with edge and something to prove after this.