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Transactions: The Melo Deal

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Knicks trade Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round pick What to make of the Carmelo trade?  In assessing the Carmelo Anthony trade, it’s hard to separate the return from how the Knicks handled Anthony to begin with.  Phil Jackson did his best to alienate and criticize Anthony in hopes of forcing him to accept a trade.  The actual result was that the Knicks totally destroyed much of the perceived value that Melo had.  Instead, Anthony was … [Read more...] about Transactions: The Melo Deal

Rudy Gay and the Spurs’ Adventures in the Former Star Market

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Recently, the Spurs signed Rudy Gay to add yet another former star as a bench player.  The Spurs thinking is pretty simple…The former star wants a shot at a title and is willing to give up shots and minutes for that chance.  This deal happens a lot and results may vary.  Famously, the 1985-86 Celtics brought in Bill Walton and he fit in beautifully and helped power the team to a title.  Less famously, the 1985-86 Lakers acquired Maurice Lucas and, while his numbers were decent, there are legions … [Read more...] about Rudy Gay and the Spurs’ Adventures in the Former Star Market

Chris Paul & James Harden: Peanut Butter & Jelly or Peanut Butter & Pepperoni?

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It wasn’t surprising that Chris Paul decided to move on from the Clippers but the Rockets are not an intuitive fit for him.   Paul is great but he seems somewhat redundant to the Rockets.  Houston was already second in the NBA in offense and James Harden was the de facto point guard.  And Harden was a particularly heavy part of the offense.  Harden’s 34.2 usage rate last year was 20th highest ever for a single season. Pretty much every single player with a higher usage rate than 2016-17 … [Read more...] about Chris Paul & James Harden: Peanut Butter & Jelly or Peanut Butter & Pepperoni?

Transactions: Post-NBA Finals/Pre-Draft Edition

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There has a been whirlwind of NBA news since the NBA Finals, so let’s catch up with a transactions/quickthoughts segment. 1. Draft Preview: Our good buddy Ed Weiland will not be presenting his usual excellent draft preview.  We are happy to announce that Ed has been hired by the pros this year and wish him the best of luck.  I’m no draft guru but I have my sleepers…watch that Slavko Vranes! 2.  David Griffin Dissed and Dismissed: It’s been a strange run for Griffin.  How do you possibly … [Read more...] about Transactions: Post-NBA Finals/Pre-Draft Edition

Down With the Kings? Trading DMC

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Mercifully, another All-Star game is over and we can now focus in on the homestretch of the 2016-17 season.  The next big shoe dropped quickly when it was reported that the Kings dealt DeMarcus Cousins (with Omri Casspi) to the Hornets for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, a 2017 first-round pick and a 2017 second-round pick.   The initial reaction from most writers/fan has been that the Kings did not get a fair return. Let’s unwrap the deal a bit more and see if that reaction is … [Read more...] about Down With the Kings? Trading DMC

Transactions: Plumlee for Nurkic

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The Mason Plumlee-Jusuf Nurkic trade reveals much about the state of Portland and Denver.  Let’s start with the vitals: Denver Nuggets acquire -Mason Plumlee, age-26, 28.1 mpg, 11.1 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 18.7 PER, 3.0 BPM (restricted free agent after season) -A second round pick and cash Portland Trail Blazers acquire -Jusuf Nurkic, age-22, 17.9 mpg. 8.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 14.9 PER, -2.4 BPM (restricted free agent after 2017-18) -Memphis’ 2017 first round pick (currently … [Read more...] about Transactions: Plumlee for Nurkic

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