nba off season 2024 bud 2 suns etc

k3vin's post is all "hey they got better you can't prepare for everything what are you gonna do" but the knicks were already pretty deep w/ 3 and D wing players -- OG, dante, hart is already at the point where you can patch the rest together w/ cheaper players especially in the playoffs when you need fewer guys. so the decision to place even more weight on that player type at the expense of i.e. acquiring a more dynamic scorer, shoring up/diversifying their bigs is an intentional choice and not a function of the CBA making it hard to cover all your bases

they def went deep on the big wing theory, going for more of a legit second option mightve been better, not sure who was out there tho, and you cant relly go for a guard since youve got brunson already, really good offensive centers and wings are tough to find at least ones who can defend too, maybe markkanen

is bridges good enough to be a second option? he was miscast as a #1 in bk but i kinda feel like he can carry some offensive load as the #2

if there is roster imbalance, they at least have a surfeit of good players that could potentially be moved for a better fitting piece if the situation calls for it

brunson-bridges is not a championship level 1-2, like i said i think they could maybe work with it by playing really good team offense but idk asking bridges to create offense deep into the playoffs

a lot of this is overthinking, getting the villanova guys together was at least as much of a priority

basically everything is solved (besides how to guard giannis and embiid) by randle stepping up and being good in the playoffs

regular season randle is probably a championship level number 2, but can he do that when it really counts?

he cant do it just cause even when hes good hes not getting easy buckets everythings contested, physical, then against good playoff d those already difficult shots just become too hard

yeah randle will expect to be their second option

also og can play at the 5 for stretches. hes a big dude

don't think thibs is that kinda guy also OG is made of glass prob shouldn't be playing the 5 that much

i was on here after the trade saying i thought the framing of it as an overpay was hyperbolic so i'm not trashing the trade by any stretch i'm just saying the potential flaw in the roster construction is quite obvious

roster def has its flaws but most do, i like this knicks team theyre prob second tier contenders, they could win it all if everything breaks right, theyve also got some room to make more moves who knows what randles contract + picks could bring at the deadline

I honestly feel the biggest matchup issue with the Knicks is the doctor's office. If they're healthy and energetic they can best anyone with a bit of luck.

Still think the trade was a pick or of an overpay

Pick or two of an overpay

https://x.com/i/lists/1660029465223655433

was kinda hoping he'd come back to sa, this is a good value signing though

fuck, wrong link

Golden State is sending Minnesota a future second-round pick swap and cash in the sign-and-trade, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/9i80B3I0qE

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2024

curious how this affects their pursuit of lauri

warriors trying the age old strategy of “signing some guys”

might as well

Just In: The Golden State Warriors are in serious talks on a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Buddy Hield, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Warriors and 76ers have been in deep discussions, working to finalize the deal for one of the NBA's best three-point shooters. pic.twitter.com/s3sajpWx69

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024

more guys!

lakers didnt get any of the guys on brons list

JUST IN: LeBron James plans to sign a two-year, $104 million maximum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/0lkqafA0As

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024

i dont understand why they didnt just get valanciunas if only to save money

lakers fans are mad

As of now, the only roster changes for the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2023-24 season to the 2024-25 season:

IN
Bronny James
Dalton Knecht

OUT
Spencer Dinwiddie
Taurean Prince

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 3, 2024

the los angeles lakers feat. dalton knecht

this Lakers season is going to be incredible for drama

lakers will not make the nba playoffs

so what the heck is derozan doing

its a mystery maybe hell go to the lakers on a mid level due to being fired up by kendricks pop out

lakers prob be in the playin again, clips got worse memphis better are prob the two big movers in the west, spurs and rockets could threaten to replace playin teams, nola maybe gets into the main draw, warriors and clippers prob the two from last years top ten most likely to drop out, lakers could too tho bron and ad were unreasonably healthy last year and they still werent very good

lakers will not make the nba playoffs

― ciderpress, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 8:57 AM (seventeen minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink

sorry but which playoffs are you referring to? idk if you're aware but there are now two

they will win the nba cup every year regardless of roster

rest of the teams should let them win it as a goof

That would be crazy if they did win it every year. What a legacy that would be.

I feel like JJ has a lot of potential for being entertaining when things go south, he's got that peevish, self serious smug thing that won't take criticism well

he so arrogant man this is gonna test his ability to be normal

lakers didnt get any of the guys on brons list

― lag∞n, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:51 AM (two hours ago) bookmarkflaglink

you sure about that?

Bronny James has signed his rookie contract with the Lakers, per sources: Four years and $7.9 million. Team option in fourth season. https://t.co/NcgV8tgpnW

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024

Not life changing money for Bronny, but hopefully he’ll be smart with it.

different list bronnys from the list of lebrons sons

I know this is stupid to say, but I can’t believe they gave him 4 guaranteed years. that’s insanity, malpractice, things of that nature

sorry 3 guaranteed years

whole affair is shameful

yall will be ruing the day you doubted bronny when he's torturing the santa cruz warriors with a 2/5 from 3 night

lakers picking up bronny's option when lebron is not even on the team anymore but still hanging around the franchise and possibly still shadow GMing will be funny

different list bronnys from the list of lebrons sons

buss family 🤝 klutch/james family
nepotistic incompetence

Bronny will be traded to Vegas by that point.

where are the fucking glasses come on man

ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as top assistant coaches on JJ Redick’s new staff. Redick gets two longtime head coaches with a combined 1,189 victories to surround him. pic.twitter.com/zRtTNlroFp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2024

no glasses = sign of deference (dont want to look too smart in front of the boss)

also lol at jj hiring his eventual replacement candidates