2014 NBA Off Season Moves For Other Teams Thread

[KB]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Bulls are working on signing F Nikola Mirotic, sources told ESPN. He secured buyout today from Real Madrid according to <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopshype">@hoopshype</a></p>— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN/statuses/485056557713874947">July 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This doesn't mean the Bulls pursuit of Carmelo Anthony is over but the cap space required to sign Mirotic restricts options.</p>— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN/statuses/485056840841953281">July 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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This guy has been talked about for a while now...I just don't see it. Never been impressed after watching him play when I've tuned into Real Madrid, and not even impressed after watching YouTube highlights (which we all know can make Alonzo Gee look like the GOAT). Maybe I'm wrong, but I just see a PF who would rather be a SF.

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Really? Mirotic has a chance to be really good, the kid is only 23 and has done this so far:

Pro career

2x Spanish King's Cup Champion: (2012, 2014)
2x Spanish Supercup Champion: (2012, 2013)
2x All-Euroleague Second Team: (2013, 2014)
Spanish League MVP: (2013)
2x All-ACB Team: (2013, 2014)
Spanish League Champion: (2013)
Spanish King's Cup MVP: (2014)

This is the best league in Spain, same league that produced Sabonis, Scola, Splitter, Rubio and the Gasol's. Real Madrid is one of the best teams in the world outside of the NBA.

Kid shot 50 % from the field and 46 % from 3...yes, he's 6'10 and shot 46 % from 3 (career 40% shooter from 3..granted distance is a little shorter but that usually translates pretty well for Euro players) I don't know how anyone can watch him and not see the talent and potential the kid has. The 2nd highlight (13 sec) in the video you posted shows him running the length of the court from the far corner and getting the layup on the other end in traffic. In fact the video shows him doing this multiple times. It also shows that for being so young he has an unbelievable understanding on how to cut with out the basketball and find open space. There are guys who've been in the NBA for years and still don't understand how to do that properly.

On top of the above this kid can flat out shot the ball. He has probably been one of the best shooters on the planet the last couple years ( not an exaggeration )..through his first 15-20 games last year he was at 60 % from the field and 50% from 3 while shooting 80 % from the line...he had around an 80% true shooting % in Euro-league play for close to half the season.

Players that play at a high level in this Spanish league will more often that not see that level of play transfer to the NBA. This kid is going to be good, will be better than Saric from this years draft imo and will make the Bulls better, so much better. He is a prototype stretch 4 by NBA standards in today's game.

 

[TheISHT]

I can bank on it he will not shoot that high of percentages in the NBA. He's not that athletic, but does look like a helluva shooter.

 

[KB]

I can bank on it he will not shoot that high of percentages in the NBA. He's not that athletic, but does look like a helluva shooter.

He's more athletic than you can tell from a video, it's not the explosive athleticism we are used to seeing from American players but he has excellent mobility and always runs the floor hard, great in transition for a big man. He's very Dirk like in the way he plays (not saying he's going to be that good but that he has a similar style of play)

This draft express video is way a better break down of his overall game

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[kookoo]

Reminds me of a taller Casspi.

 

[Jstock12]

LOL at Teletovic/Casspi comparisons... The kid should be a very solid piece for the Bulls.

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[Kypus]

Lost in the shuffle:

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo 25m

The Spurs announce that head coach Gregg Popovich has agreed to a multi-year contract extension.

Details forthcoming, but expected to be in 3-5 year range

 

[Cashius X]

I wonder how much they paid for him. Wouldn't it be something if Steve Kerr and Derek Fisher make more per year than Gregg Popvich...:shakehead

 

[The Hill]

Uhh ... what???

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Houston Rockets have offered Dirk Nowitzki a max contract, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA">@WojYahooNBA</a>. Latest in diary: <a href="http://t.co/5Ueux2K6Jl">http://t.co/5Ueux2K6Jl</a></p>&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/487016806520225794">July 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[davedugan43]

Uhh ... what???

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Houston Rockets have offered Dirk Nowitzki a max contract, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA">@WojYahooNBA</a>. Latest in diary: <a href="http://t.co/5Ueux2K6Jl">http://t.co/5Ueux2K6Jl</a></p>— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/487016806520225794">July 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Didn't he already sign a deal with Dallas?


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[PIP]

No idea what Melo is waiting on ?

 

[Rich]

Alright, so I've got Bosh to Houston (duh) and then Deng and Ariza going to PHX and Dallas (not sure which guy goes where).

 

[Rich]

WOW! Stunned Bosh is staying in Miami. Amazing.

So I wonder what Miami has told Bosh. Going after Melo now?

 

[shoes22]

So I wonder what Miami has told Bosh.

I think what Miami told Bosh was along the lines of "Oh look, we have a bunch of free money now that's not being used for LeBron"

 

[Mr. MacPhisto]

WOW! Stunned Bosh is staying in Miami. Amazing.

So I wonder what Miami has told Bosh. Going after Melo now?

Can't afford him unless Wade takes a big paycut and Melo does too. Melo can make a lot more in New York.

I could see them going for Ariza or maybe throwing a big offer sheet to Monroe.

 

[Real Deal]

Am I the only one excited that Bosh and Wade are staying in Miami? The NBA fan in me is a fan of that. I see a big rivalry possibly in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Riley and the boys wants to take it to the King.

NBA is winning.