NBA Offseason 2022

[King Kamala]

Well, it's the offseason for over a third of the league already. Discuss head coaching vacancies and all of the free agent signing and trades ITT

Of course, many in the sports media are already abuzz trying to figure out who will take over the reins of the embattled Californian franchise.

That's right. The Sacramento Kings will NOT be bringing Alvin Gentry on to be their permanent head coach.

Los Angeles Lakers next coach odds​

Candidates	Odds to become next LA Lakers HC
Mark Jackson	+200
Nick Nurse	+450
Mike Brown	+500
Doc Rivers	+700
David Fizdale	+750
Sam Cassell	+1,000
Quin Snyder	+1,000
Juwan Howard	+1,000
Steve Clifford	+1,200
Kenny Atkinson	+1,200
Terry Stotts	+1,200
Stan Van Gundy	+3,300
John Calipari	+3,300
Jay Wright	+5,000
Becky Hammon	+5,000
Mike Krzyzewski	+8,000
Phil Jackson	+10,000
LeBron James	+15,000

Nick Nurse would be an absolute fool if he left being a Canadian hero for the chance to let LeBron and Jeannie Buss tell him how to drive the Lakers clown car.

I'm surprised Mike Brown is so high. Don't they remember how that worked the first time!? I'm not sure if there's any love lost from how his and LeBron's first runs in Cleveland ended in 2010 either.

 

[alfdogg]

Atlanta Hawks
Restricted: Sharife Cooper, Skylar Mays
Unrestricted: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Lou Williams
Rookies:
Added: Trent Forrest, Mo Harkless, Aaron Holiday, Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky, Jock Landale, Dejounte Murray
Lost: Gorgui Dieng, Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Knox, Delon Wright

Boston Celtics
Restricted: Brodric Thomas
Unrestricted: Matt Ryan
Rookies:
Added: Malcolm Brogdon, Danilo Gallinari, Noah Vonleh
Lost: Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Daniel Theis

Brooklyn Nets
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin
Rookies:
Added: Royce O'Neale, Edmond Sumner, T.J. Warren
Lost: Bruce Brown, Andre Drummond, Goran Dragic

Charlotte Hornets
Restricted: Miles Bridges, Arnoldas Kulboka, Scottie Lewis
Unrestricted: Montrezl Harrell, Isaiah Thomas
Rookies:
Re-signed: Cody Martin
Added:
Lost:

Chicago Bulls
Restricted: Tyler Cook
Unrestricted: Matt Thomas, Tristan Thompson
Rookies:
Added: Andre Drummond, Goran Dragic
Lost: Troy Brown Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Restricted: Collin Sexton
Unrestricted: Ed Davis, Rajon Rondo
Rookies:
Added: Raul Neto, Ricky Rubio, Robin Lopez
Lost:

Dallas Mavericks
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: none
Rookies:
Added: JaVale McGee, Christian Wood
Lost: Sterling Brown, Jalen Brunson, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Boban Marjanovic

Denver Nuggets
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Facundo Campazzo, Demarcus Cousins
Rookies:
Added: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, DeAndre Jordan, Ish Smith
Lost: Will Barton, Bryn Forbes, JaMychal Green, Markus Howard, Monte Morris, Austin Rivers

Detroit Pistons
Restricted: Jamorko Pickett
Unrestricted: Frank Jackson
Rookies:
Added: Alec Burks, Kevin Knox, Nerlens Noel
Lost: Luka Garza, Jerami Grant

Golden State Warriors
Restricted: Chris Chiozza
Unrestricted: Andre Iguodala
Rookies:
Added: Donte DiVincenzo, JaMychal Green, Mac McClung
Lost: Nemanja Bjelica, Damion Lee, Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr.

Houston Rockets
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Dennis Schroeder
Rookies:
Added: Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Boban Marjanovic
Lost: Trevelin Queen, John Wall, Christian Wood

Indiana Pacers
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Nate Hinton, Lance Stephenson, Gabe York
Rookies:
Added: Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Daniel Theis
Lost: Malcolm Brogdon, Ricky Rubio, Edmond Sumner, T.J. Warren, Duane Washington Jr.

Los Angeles Clippers
Restricted: Jay Scrubb
Unrestricted: Tim Frazier
Rookies:
Added: John Wall
Lost: Isaiah Hartenstein, Semi Ojeleye

Los Angeles Lakers
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Carmelo Anthony, D.J. Augustin, Kent Bazemore, Avery Bradley, Wayne Ellington, Dwight Howard, Mason Jones
Rookies:
Added: Troy Brown Jr., Thomas Bryant, Damian Jones, Juan Tuscano-Anderson, Lonnie Walker IV
Lost: Mac McClung, Malik Monk

Memphis Grizzlies
Restricted: Tyrell Terry
Unrestricted: Jarrett Culver
Rookies:
Added: Danny Green
Lost: Kyle Anderson, De'Anthony Melton, Yves Pons

Miami Heat
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Markeiff Morris, Mychal Mulder, Javonte Smart
Rookies:
Added:
Lost: Kyle Guy, P.J. Tucker

Milwaukee Bucks
Restricted: Jordan Nwora
Unrestricted: DeAndre Bembry
Rookies:
Added: Joe Ingles
Lost: Rayjon Tucker, Luca Vildoza

Minnesota Timberwolves
Restricted: McKinley Wright IV
Unrestricted: Jake Layman, Greg Monroe
Rookies:
Added: Kyle Anderson, Bryn Forbes, Rudy Gobert, Eric Paschall, Austin Rivers
Lost: Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Josh Okogie, Jarred Vanderbilt

New Orleans Pelicans
Restricted: Gary Clark
Unrestricted: Jared Harper, Tony Snell
Rookies:
Added:
Lost:

New York Knicks
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Ryan Arcidiacono
Rookies:
Added: Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein
Lost: Alec Burks, Taj Gibson, Nerlens Noel. Kemba Walker

Oklahoma City Thunder
Restricted: Paul Watson
Unrestricted: Melvin Frazier Jr.
Rookies:
Added:
Lost: Jaylen Hoard, Isaiah Roby

Orlando Magic
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: none
Rookies:
Added:
Lost: Ignas Brazdeikis, Robin Lopez

Philadelphia 76ers
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Paul Millsap
Rookies:
Added: Danuel House Jr., De'Anthony Melton, Trevelin Queen, P.J. Tucker
Lost: Danny Green, DeAndre Jordan, Myles Powell

Phoenix Suns
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Elfrid Payton
Rookies:
Added: Damion Lee, Josh Okogie, Duane Washington Jr.
Lost: Aaron Holiday, Gabriel Lundberg, JaVale McGee

Portland Trailblazers
Restricted: Keljin Blevins, C.J. Elleby
Unrestricted: Kris Dunn, Elijah Hughes, Ben McLemore, Reggie Perry
Rookies:
Added: Jerami Grant, Gary Payton II
Lost: Joe Ingles

Sacramento Kings
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Jeremy Lamb, Josh Jackson
Rookies:
Added: Matthew Dellavedova, Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk
Lost: Mo Harkless, Justin Holiday, Damian Jones

San Antonio Spurs
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: D.J. Stewart Jr.
Rookies:
Added: Gorgui Dieng, Isaiah Roby
Lost: Jock Landale, Dejounte Murray, Lonnie Walker IV

Toronto Raptors
Restricted: Yuta Watanabe
Unrestricted: none
Rookies:
Added: Juancho Hernangomez, Otto Porter Jr.
Lost: Isaac Bonga

Utah Jazz
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: Hassan Whiteside
Rookies:
Added: Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Jarred Vanderbilt
Lost: Rudy Gobert, Juancho Hernangomez, Danuel House Jr., Royce O'Neale, Eric Paschall

Washington Wizards
Restricted: none
Unrestricted: none
Rookies:
Added: Will Barton, Taj Gibson, Monte Morris, Delon Wright
Lost: Thomas Bryant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Raul Neto, Tomas Satoransky, Ish Smith, Cassius Winston

 

[909]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1514027986680311811

I knew someone would take the Westbrook deal so they could tank, but lol

 

[King Kamala]

I'm not sure if I get this deal on the Pacers end. If they're trying to tank, why'd they do the Tyrese Haliburton trade?

 

[AA484]

Dumbest trade ever, Lakers probably paid the Pacers several mil under the table. Then again, I guess they get to unload all that sweet Westbrook cap space the following year so maybe they can flip it and load up for Haliburton

 

[909]

I'm not sure if I get this deal on the Pacers end. If they're trying to tank, why'd they do the Tyrese Haliburton trade?

Good piece for when they get a top pick. Also, Brogdon is owed another 65 million and Hield 38 million. So if all they wanted from the trade was Haliburton and to shed salary otherwise it's perfect.

 

[King Kamala]

It seems like the kind of dumb NBA GM move where "the team can be competitive while still tanking." I feel like Russ is due for somewhat of a comeback season next year (assuming he doesn't somehow stick with the Lakers) and I feel like him and Haliburton is probably a decent enough 1-2 to hover around 30-35 wins (IE end up in basketball purgatory). @Alfdogg should be glueing himself to Gainbridge Fieldhouse rn.

 

[alfdogg]

I accepted long ago that they're never going to make an honest attempt at being a contender, so I suppose they might as well try to bring in someone that can sell some tickets. Having said that though, this is at least the third "(team) has emerged as a potential suitor to acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason" article I've seen, and I'm not sure I buy any of them.

 

[909]

I buy the Hornets one the most. There's good reason for the Hornets to unload Hayward, Oubre, and Plumlee. For them those three guys are a waste of money and are paid way too much but for us they would be good fits.

 

[King Kamala]

Thought of Russ playing with LaMelo is friggin weird. Like what would that even look like? I suppose it can't be any weirder or worse than Russ on the '21-'22 Lakers though...

 

[909]

I also feel like the time to tank was this season not next season. There are four franchise talents in the draft IMO. That doesn't exactly happen often.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I buy the Hornets one the most. There's good reason for the Hornets to unload Hayward, Oubre, and Plumlee.

Maybe. But why would Charlotte trade those guys to get back somebody who plays the same position as their two best players?

 

[alfdogg]

Free agent list has been added.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1515053365025202178

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1515816235119874060

 

[alfdogg]

I accepted long ago that they're never going to make an honest attempt at being a contender, so I suppose they might as well try to bring in someone that can sell some tickets. Having said that though, this is at least the third "(team) has emerged as a potential suitor to acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason" article I've seen, and I'm not sure I buy any of them.

The New York Knicks have emerged as a potential suitor to acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason.

I think this one was just someone playing with the trade machine, but Randle/Kemba/Alec Burks was the package they had going back.

Also saw that the Lakers would want Terry Rozier instead of Hayward in a Hornets deal

 

[King Kamala]

The New York Knicks have emerged as a potential suitor to acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason.

I swear I can hear the cursing across Manhattan all the way up here in Southern Maine.

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1516190610952183811

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1517528924078723072

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1517913988419436545

 

[Gert]

I think I would have voted Mobley, but I love Scottie Barnes, and honestly, all guys in the top 5 of voting had really fantastic seasons.

 

[King Kamala]

If Raptors get swept, I feel like the "Mobley should've won" clamor will get louder.

Of course, thankfully, The Raptors are facing a team starring James Harden and coached by Doc Rivers so if anyone can be the first team to come back from 0-3....

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1518719479995375616

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1521618601475821568

 

[King Kamala]

Mark Jackson to the SacKings seems like a signing that we’ll be like “WTH were they thinking ?” in 6-12 months (days)

 

[King Kamala]

Report: Phil Jackson significantly involved in Lakers' coaching search

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss takes advice from Phil Jackson, one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. Will he help pick Los Angeles' next head coach?

nba.nbcsports.com

Congratulations to fellow KISS Army member and TSM's own @Phil Jackson .

 

[alfdogg]

 

[King Kamala]

Stephen A. Smith has a bold suggestion for LeBron James

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made an "announcement" about LeBron James and the Lakers that some fans may not like.

sports.yahoo.com

Today in wild/dumb Lakers offseason speculation talk.

How the hell do you trade LeBron? Seriously, Idk you value a player like him at this stage of his career. I don't think having him on the roster is a guarantee that you're going to be in championship contention but you'd also have to give up a franchise guy (and/or a couple all stars and/or some first round picks) to acquire him. Nearest precedent would be Shaq in 2004, I guess?

Maybe I take the chance if I'm Utah who has gotten so close and never quite gotten over the hump but if I'm Miami and Cleveland, why the hell do I want to mortgage my future on a 38 year old whose wheels could fall off at any moment? Not to mention their past issues with LeBron.

Also unlike Shaq in '04, there doesn't seem any indication that LeBron wants to go anywhere.

 

[AA484]

LeBron has a trade veto clause that isn't a trade veto clause, no way he goes somewhere like Utah

 

[alfdogg]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1523437217393217536