NBA Discussion (Official Thread)

[Jake]

Even more spineless than Durant. At least Durant gets paid close to what he’s worth. This is a complete pussy move on Cousins part.

This has something to do with it.

 

[OHSportsFan]

 

[OHSportsFan]

This has something to do with it.

Achilles are the new ACL's. Proven to be a career-ender/changer for a lot of athletes now. May not even have an impact- he'll rest, maybe get a ring, then go get the Max.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Oh its hilarious. A 4 time all star who averaged 25/12 last year signing on a MLE to a team that was already likely going to storm to another title is just hilariously absurd though.

I get it but there’s a reason this league is a joke... why just have every punch line possible.

In all honesty I will be interested to see how Adam Silver fixes this if the PA allows it. He’s seemingly considered the best of the big 4 right now so that will be interesting to watch at least

 

[NorthCoastKid]

unless he knows he is close to the end and wants a shot at a title. in that respect....much different than KD.

Cousins will be 28 years old when the season starts. Achilles recovery or not, the guy wasn’t going to be hanging them up any time soon.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

 

[Jake]

unless he knows he is close to the end and wants a shot at a title. in that respect....much different than KD.

Cousins will be 28 years old when the season starts. Achilles recovery or not, the guy wasn’t going to be hanging them up any time soon.

Unlike Durant, Cousins had to waste 7 years of his life being a beast surrounded by bums in Sacramento. He's going to miss part of the season, so a 1 year deal to prove he's back - and actually win - doesn't seem like a bad plan before pursuing a max deal.

 

[1926Buckeyes]

BREAKING NEWS - Westbrook and Anthony Davis looking to walk-on the GSWs next year. Agents says they're willing to play for free because they're serious about winning. Word is Iverson, Barkley and Karl Malone are willing to work as water boys to get a shot at a title as well. Gotta be the most talented training staff ever.

 

[buckeyemania11]

Unlike Durant, Cousins had to waste 7 years of his life being a beast surrounded by bums in Sacramento. He's going to miss part of the season, so a 1 year deal to prove he's back - and actually win - doesn't seem like a bad plan before pursuing a max deal.

Risk/Reward for Cousins. Achilles recovery even he could have probably gotten a decent chunk of change multi year from someone. If he plays half a season, looks good, gets a cheap ring....even bigger pay day next year. He could always bomb but GSW have no reason to rush him back. Im confident he will be 100% rolling when they do decide to stick him in.

GSW literally have nothing to lose here. Even if he didnt work out, its a 1 year deal and theyll likely still win it all anyway.

 

[Buckeye86]

Maybe if they combined teams each offseason.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

Cousins will be 28 years old when the season starts. Achilles recovery or not, the guy wasn’t going to be hanging them up any time soon.

That's just one of those injuries where you may never be the same. That's all.

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

Raymond Felton re-signing to push OKC past $300M in payroll, tax

 

[BuckeyeMafia]

$300 million for a team that won't get out of the first round. Great work, Sam Presti.

 

[NorthCoastKid]

This is a big one right here. Props to the Raptors for going all in:

 

[BuckeyeMafia]

The Raptors have been a real black sheep in the Leonard trade sweepstakes, and I think they have a great shot to get him, but he definitely isn't staying in Toronto. That team doesn't get out of the second round.