The 2016 Offseason thread

[Niagara Raptor]

Ujiri doesn't strike me as the type of GM to get into a bidding war

as also stated in the article, he basically gave Carroll his offer and told him if he left the offer went with him. that's gangsta.

your right ... he seems to be the type of person who targets a person he knows he can get and goes all out to win them

like carroll, people were shocked how quickly that went down ... while other gms are waiting to see where the big name goes before they make their moves, ujiri is being proactive in securing what he wants and thinks he can get

[lewro]

spoiler alert

Damn, sorry man. I meant it more to emphasize how limited we are and underwhelming our summer could be if we don't make a trade. I had more to say about that pod but glad I didn't. Was trying to be helpful.

[3inthekeon]

Remember how a bunch of us wanted Damian Inglis in 2014?

He's available - Bucks are waiving him.

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/b...en-inglis.html

[slaw]

Damn, sorry man. I meant it more to emphasize how limited we are and underwhelming our summer could be if we don't make a trade. I had more to say about that pod but glad I didn't. Was trying to be helpful.

I think you missed the joke.....

[lewro]

I think you missed the joke.....

Ok, good.

[Demographic Shift]

Remember how a bunch of us wanted Damian Inglis in 2014?

He's available - Bucks are waiving him.

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/b...en-inglis.html

2014's Skal...

[S.R.]

Isn't Rondo a great example of this?

They always knew Rondo was a bit of a headcase, it's definitely clear now how it took Doc/KG/Pierce/Ray to keep him in line and as a productive player in Boston. Too bad he didn't seem to learn much from them, I guess they just kept him in check.

Dwight is definitely his own worst enemy, but Houston was never a very good fit. Yes they needed a big man, but no they never wanted to run their offense through the post to the degree that Dwight (with memories of Orlando in his head) wants. Houston loves the perimeter and jacking 3's.

A big question is whether any team in the league wants to run an offense through Dwight as much as Dwight wants. I don't know if Dwight's going to find what he's looking for no matter where he goes.

[SkywalkerAC]

Remember how a bunch of us wanted Damian Inglis in 2014?

He's available - Bucks are waiving him.

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/06/b...en-inglis.html

He was my guy, along with Kyle Anderson. I'm happy with Bruno.

Not sure why you waive a 20 year old though.

[Bonus Jonas]

We got back bebe in the Salmon's trade. A former first rounder so good value for the second rounder included in the deal, plus Williams.

Give you Novak.

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Don't think he would need to for Ross though.

[Simplicity]

Ujiri doesn't strike me as the type of GM to get into a bidding war

as also stated in the article, he basically gave Carroll his offer and told him if he left the offer went with him. that's gangsta.

If i recall he 1-upped detroit who was gonna pay 1 million less per year

I dont think Detroit was willing to pay that much and so he went with Raptors

[Scraptor]

If i recall he 1-upped detroit who was gonna pay 1 million less per year

I dont think Detroit was willing to pay that much and so he went with Raptors

Yes, this is correct.

DeMarre Carroll seemed off to highly interested Detroit after $14M per season offer before Raps countered & won with $15M per, source said.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 3, 2015

I'm excited to see what free agency brings. Less than 30 hours away now.

[Maury]

Yes, this is correct.

DeMarre Carroll seemed off to highly interested Detroit after $14M per season offer before Raps countered & won with $15M per, source said.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 3, 2015

I'm excited to see what free agency brings. Less than 30 hours away now.

I'm surprised only 1 million per was all it took to change his mind.

[ball4life]

I'm surprised only 1 million per was all it took to change his mind.

Really it was 500k per. Not 1 million.

[KeonClark]

I'm surprised only 1 million per was all it took to change his mind.

Money isn't everything they sold him on a bigger role and toronto was a better team. Also Ujiri oozes charisma. Stan van gundy is like an embarassing dad

[Shantz]

Yes, this is correct.

DeMarre Carroll seemed off to highly interested Detroit after $14M per season offer before Raps countered & won with $15M per, source said.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 3, 2015

I'm excited to see what free agency brings. Less than 30 hours away now.

From Carroll himself:

"The day I signed with the*Toronto Raptor was one of the happiest and*nervous days of my life. I was put in a situation to help a Franchise grow and be a key piece to meet the objective. I had opportunities to sign somewhere else for a bigger contract but that wasn’t the ideal situation. I had to make a decision between two franchises and I chose Toronto. The reason I chose Toronto was because they had a team that I felt could get to the next level. They also had loyal fans that support their team through ups and downs. I felt the city of Toronto had more to offer in so many ways."

http://www.demarrecarroll5.life/team...5-open-letter/