if you want to get to the finals the east is the easiest path,but watch all the free agent flock to the west.

I thought BG was for sure going to leave the clippers.

SmooshCHN:
Pacers trade Paul George to the Thunder.. I told you these Eastern Conference teams are a joke..


OKC would be a problem..

Is this real? ..this news just made my weekend..

#THUNDERUP

There is no assurance PG13 would remain in OKC next year, i think his decision would depend on how the Thunder fare in the already stacked western conference. Also, how he manages the relationship and chemistry with Russel. Westbrook.

This deal is also good for Oladipo who returns to a conference with less expectation and competition.

Holy Michael

SIRcumalot:
it would be easy for paul to leave OKC for the lakers if things don't go as well.

I could bet my bottom dollar he is sure-fire leaving after this coming season. OKC don't have the cap space to pay him and Russell that max deal. Besides, he let everyone know he was eyeing the Lakers.

Would you rather spend your money in LA or Oklahoma?

Forget winning rings, OKC would be better next season but only that. Thank God no MVP for Russell again

These trades are just leaving me empty
Griffin shoulda left PG shoulda gone to the Celtics or Lakers CP3 shoulda gone to the Spurs Hayward shoulda left
Warriors and Cavs are having it way too fuckïng easy

Decale:
These trades are just leaving me empty

Griffin shoulda left
PG shoulda gone to the Celtics or Lakers
CP3 shoulda gone to the Spurs
Hayward shoulda left

Warriors and Cavs are having it way too fuckïng easy

Please, kindly remove Warriors from that list.. You can't tell me with all these restructuring in the West you find it easy to still say Warriors are having it easy. Is it until Spurs sign Lowry?
Even NBA players are talking of the imbalance already. Cavs are gonna have it easy than before. Is it James vs Antetokounmpo or Derozan?

SmooshCHN:
Please, kindly remove Warriors from that list.. You can't tell me with all these restructuring in the West you find it easy to still say Warriors are having it easy. Is it until Spurs sign Lowry?
Even NBA players are talking of the imbalance already. Cavs are gonna have it easy than before. Is it James vs Antetokounmpo or Derozan?

Paul George, Sean Paul, Chris Paul or Chris Brown, if you're not in the right team, the Warriors will still sweep you.

East is easier for Bron obviously. The other teams: Wizards and Celtics, haven't made any trades yet. Their own na to keep players. Even Spurs are trying to sign extension contracts now.

The only franchise players left are Hayward, Lowry. Davis, Cousins could help deals. Iguodala and Milsap dey but that's just about it.

I need a surprise trade that'll take Warriors and Cavs off their comfort zones. So far, you can agree with me it hasn't happened.

Time for curry to Make the money... $201M 5 years deal

ipledge10:
Time for curry to Make the money... $201M 5 years deal

Person wey don suffer as MVP. The guy shoulda smiled to the bank 3 years ago for someone of his calibre.

No other person in the NBA deserves that pay

Decale:


Paul George, Sean Paul, Chris Paul or Chris Brown, if you're not in the right team, the Warriors will still sweep you.

East is easier for Bron obviously. The other teams: Wizards and Celtics, haven't made any trades yet. Their own na to keep players. Even Spurs are trying to sign extension contracts now.

The only franchise players left are Hayward, Lowry. Davis, Cousins could help deals. Iguodala and Milsap dey but that's just about it.

I need a surprise trade that'll take Warriors and Cavs off their comfort zones. So far, you can agree with me it hasn't happened.

The issue here is that the West has doubled or if not tripled the competition. What has the East done?
You think teams like Rockets, OKC, Utah wouldn't put Warriors and Spurs on their heels? Or the Wolves won't put pressure on Denver, Grizzlies and Pelicans down at the playoff spot?

First it's "The West is as weak as the East", now it's "The Warriors and the Cavs are having it easy". Leave the Warriors and Cavs alone. It's not their fault they keep making great decision to stay on top.

In the East, Let's not even begin to imagine what the playoffs there would look like over there.

Decale:


Person wey don suffer as MVP. The guy shoulda smiled to the bank 3 years ago for someone of his calibre.

No other person in the NBA deserves that pay

He deserved every bit. That money left me speechless
I'm just worried now we paid this Nigga, Iggy and other guys like West, Clark are surely moving.

Decale:


Person wey don suffer as MVP. The guy shoulda smiled to the bank 3 years ago for someone of his calibre.

No other person in the NBA deserves that pay

No other person?

A40:

The G.O.A.T left for a year and a half and came back to dominate. You guys are straight out of excuses. No two teams are ever alike from season to season


The core was still there. Dumars-Isiah-Aguirre. Other pieces were replaceable. Jordan and Pippen were the only constants in all 6 ships. Try again


Fail. Only made two Finals. They even lost in the first round



Were not the best, not even close. Faced a team with a younger core. Plus the Big 3 only lasted two years anyway and then Allen joined the HEAT.


Boy stop it. Like saying the Celtics were the best team in the East this year

OKC had the MVP this year.

The Heatles from 2010-2014 were the best and most loaded team in the league and still barely got by those old a$s Spurs before getting b!tchslapped by them geriatrics the next year.
Diaw, Thiago Splitter, Kawhi (3rd year) 38 year old Timmy, 32 year old Parker, 37 year old Ginobili. These were the guys who beat up LeBum and his crew. Smfh

Go ask Spurs fans how Kobe used to give them the bidness in the West. First with Shaq and then Pau. And I'm talking prime Spurs not these old bunch

LeBum and the East are sweet and he knows it. If he were out West he is getting to 3 Finals tops


The irony is you have no proof the G.O.A.T did not use his influence for good (whatever that means) secondly its immaterial because the G.O.A.T has already inspired billions around the globe with his craft including LeBald. If you think giving hot takes and playing Monday Morning Quarterback on political issues is impact then sorry. The G.O.A.T has never been arrested or charged to court for any criminal act. He has provided employment with his brands for tens of thousands, Gambling is not a crime last I checked. So really you have no point.

Why did the banker quit his job?

SmooshCHN:
The issue here is that the West has doubled or if not tripled the competition. What has the East done?
You think teams like Rockets, OKC, Utah wouldn't put Warriors and Spurs on their heels? Or the Wolves won't put pressure on Denver, Grizzlies and Pelicans down at the playoff spot?

First it's "The West is as weak as the East", now it's "The Warriors and the Cavs are having it easy". Leave the Warriors and Cavs alone. It's not their fault they keep making great decision to stay on top.

In the East, Let's not even begin to imagine what the playoffs there would look like over there.

I no talk say West is as weak as East haba. I said East had more average teams that make their conference very unpredictable, defining the "competition" a little bit relative.

West used to have big teams killing the small teams but it seems it's not anymore with these trades. It's going to get crazy in there

So, OKC and Utah will put Warriors and Spurs in skates? Fear God oooo. The Rockets sef don dey lose the bench that they are known for, plus they lost a first team defensive player. I think Spurs and Warriors are good

You right about East though. It'd get to a point in the playoffs Cavs will start resting players

Ersan:


No other person?

You know Curry put in work, right? From his drafting, injuries to MVP season and following that, one of the most dominant seasons ever by an NBA player. Remained loyal and ate peanuts

Tell me another person that deserves a $40m annual pay. I'll wait

Decale:

He showed promise the last few games of the season but that's largely due to Lavine's injury. Now that Lavine has been replaced with a healthier and versatile Butler, knowing Rubio; he'd surely get back to status quo.

A pass first guard isn't needed in this era of basketball if you really wanna compete. You have to be a little skilled and take open shots. Rubio barely does both, he even misses the open ones he takes.

Teague has close to Rubio's numbers and should work better on iso plays if it comes to that. Plus his defense is better than average. Rondo is also a last option but still better.

I'm sure Wolves thought it through before sending Rubio to the Jazz. But granted they don't get either of those guards, then they shot themselves in the foot.

Rubio improved to 11pts and 9 asts. Was also averaging 2 stls so he wasn't as bad on defense as people claim.

Your personnel and system is the deciding factor as to whether you need a pass first PG. Every team is not going to be blessed with a Steph, Kyrie or Thomas. Remember also that Thibodeau is not exactly an offensive genius. He would need a PG to create efficient looks for Butler, Wiggins and Towns. Plus with the aforementioned guys Rubio won't even be needed for his scoring. This is a guy that can make 10 asts in a quarter

Teague is decent but not as good a passer as Rubio. Lmao why trade Rubio only to get Rondo who is older and a relatively poor shooter. Trading Rubio just to get Rondo would be the joke of the century. Their playing style is essentially the same. Plus Rubio is 6 years younger

Well deserved Steph Curry. We had wastemen like Oladipo, DeAndre Jordan making double his salary FFS. About time the Chef got paid. The Warriors would be paying luxury tax in the future for sure. But with all that Chase and Silicon Valley Money rolling in. It won't even be a problem.

The key would be for guys like McCaw, Bell, Clark to keep developing while the core of Steph, K.D, Green and Klay are there. The moment of truth would be when Klay would be due for a max in a couple of years. If he has 3 or 4 rings would he feel the need to be the guy elsewhere

SmooshCHN:
Festus Ezeli has been waived by Blazers.. Dude couldn't even stay healthy. Warriors averted danger by releasing him and Bogut.. Make e come China.

That Ezeli is a scam. Enemies of progress wanted Golden State to overpay permacrocks like Bogut and Ezeli meh players like Barnes and allow K.D to go to another team. Lmao

Lmao at least we know 3-6 is loading. I would move to the West if I were Bron. No point increasing the L's on the Finals record and becoming a rich man's Jerry West. The East is finished

For the West I think OKC can be a problem albeit a one season problem. Something tells me George heads to L.A and they trade Ball, Randle, Ingram and a pick to OKC for Westbrook

I'm not too worried about the Rockets. Their team as presently constituted can't beat Golden State. Infact OKC stand a better chance.

Lowkey OKC pulled off a heist on Indy. Dumped Oladipo's salary, escaped an Ibaka max. Either way they made the best of a bad situation

Decale:


Person wey don suffer as MVP. The guy shoulda smiled to the bank 3 years ago for someone of his calibre.

No other person in the NBA deserves that pay

his patience pay off, but I'm sure he had some kind of agreement with the club before now

I believe if wetstbrook trusts his teammates more (especially P.G) this season..we will be a force to reckon with..at least, he is the nearest thing to K.D.Just my opinion tho.GOOD TRADE FOR ME..

#THUNDERUP

A40:

That Ezeli is a scam. Enemies of progress wanted Golden State to overpay permacrocks like Bogut and Ezeli meh players like Barnes and allow K.D to go to another team. Lmao

You dey mind them?? Anything to make the Warriors weak dey make them happy.. I imagine the disaster if we had kept Ezeli and Bogut.

Decale:


You know Curry put in work, right? From his drafting, injuries to MVP season and following that, one of the most dominant seasons ever by an NBA player. Remained loyal and ate peanuts

Tell me another person that deserves a $40m annual pay. I'll wait

The best player in the league.

Second best player in the league.

Third best player in the league.

All deserve more.

Ersan:

The best player in the league.
Second best player in the league.
Third best player in the league.
All deserve more.

Well, the NBA doesn't agree with you
You can go and pick beans...

Decale:


Well, the NBA doesn't agree with you

You can go and pick beans...

This NBA contracts are getting out of hand. Infact, bench players would start making $25M a year.

I am interested to see what Jerry West is Cooking up. Will be looking at clippers in the next 3 years to see.
Like JJ Redick just got $23M

Decale:


Well, the NBA doesn't agree with you

You can go and pick beans...

What do you mean the NBA doesn't agree with me?

lolawilliams:
This NBA contracts are getting out of hand. Infact, bench players would start making $25M a year.

Bums wanking off to this news don't realise that this record will be shattered in a few months. Funny thing is curry owes a lot of thanks to LeBron for this. I'm waiting for an ignorant bum to ask me why.

lolawilliams:
This NBA contracts are getting out of hand. Infact, bench players would start making $25M a year.

If players can make more from these billionaires, Im all for it. Btw Currys payout is partly because he was on a crappy contract for so long, given how much he meant to the franchise. Considering his patience and maturity in letting Klay and everyone else get their payday, this deal is a good reward. Also sends a message that the warriors will treat their players right. I dont know that i can say that about rockets