Durant signs with Warriors!

The Warriors lost most of their great depth, this doesn't guarantee that they will win the championship.
 
ABQCOWBOY said:
I think Boston will have a lot to say about that this year.
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I'd be shocked. Al Hortford is a lot better than Jared Sullinger, but in essence that's the only move they made and they weren't a team that even got out of the first round last year.
 
reddyuta said:
The Warriors lost most of their great depth, this doesn't guarantee that they will win the championship.
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But they added a Top 3 player in Durant with Curry, Klay, Draymond and Iguodola still in the fold.

Not to mention super-sub Shaun Livingtson is still there as well as Ian Clark and MaCadoo.

They added David West and Zach Pachulia who is absolutely an upgrade over Ezeli.

The one guy I think they will miss as a rim-protector is Andrew Bogut.

The sleeper in all this is last year's rookie big-man, Kevan Looney; who can play as a stretch "4."
 
ABQCOWBOY said:
I think Boston will have a lot to say about that this year.
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Manwiththeplan said:
I'd be shocked. Al Hortford is a lot better than Jared Sullinger, but in essence that's the only move they made and they weren't a team that even got out of the first round last year.
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We need another top tier player to challenge the Cavs. 2 more to challenge the Warriors.

There is supposedly a big trade for Griffin, Cousins or Westbrook thats being worked on
 
darthseinfeld said:
We need another top tier player to challenge the Cavs. 2 more to challenge the Warriors.

There is supposedly a big trade for Griffin, Cousins or Westbrook thats being worked on
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Way to risky to deal for Westbrook. Financially is just makes zero sense to sign an extension now, Griffen could be dealt, I just don't see it. Cousins can happen, guess that means Boston will play him and Hartford, but while I can see Boston having the assets to make that deal, I doubt it happens as well.
 
Manwiththeplan said:
Way to risky to deal for Westbrook. Financially is just makes zero sense to sign an extension now, Griffen could be dealt, I just don't see it. Cousins can happen, guess that means Boston will play him and Hartford, but while I can see Boston having the assets to make that deal, I doubt it happens as well.
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Id be for a Westbrook trade if they dont deal the Brooklyn picks. Id trade Smart and a couple non lotto firsts. I dont see why OKC makes that deal though. Griffin seems very random. Dont know whats going on there, why his name is popping up. Its also worth noting the the only semi fleshes out trade I saw was one for Griffin in a 3 way where Boston gives up Crowder and other assets to get Griffin, Sac gets Crowder for Gay and Gay goes to LA. If thats legit, im sure there is alot more involved

As for Cousins, Sac may just be ready to move on. Player wise he may be the most attractive. But is he too much of a chemistry risk for a team that really doesnt have a gun to its head to make any major deal?
 
Manwiththeplan said:
I'd be shocked. Al Hortford is a lot better than Jared Sullinger, but in essence that's the only move they made and they weren't a team that even got out of the first round last year.
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I wouldn't. Boston has a ton of young talent and more future picks then they can use. I would not be at all surprised to see them over spend on a player they thought could help them in the short term. Besides, I suspect that if a guy like Westbrook were signed, it would be on a deal that all parties have agreed to extend past the single season option. For Westbrook, it's probably the best chance he has to go to a team that is primed to make title runs for the next few years and as you said earlier, Horford is a lot better then Sullinger. Boston has a lot of younger talent that 's only going to continue to get better. I think they can be a real danger in the East this year and that bench goes out the door of the Garden and into TD Parking. That's how long the Celtics bench is. I don't like Boston, I'm a Lakers fan but I gotta say it like I see it. Cavs are not a given this year in the East.
 
ABQCOWBOY said:
I wouldn't. Boston has a ton of young talent and more future picks then they can use. I would not be at all surprised to see them over spend on a player they thought could help them in the short term. Besides, I suspect that if a guy like Westbrook were signed, it would be on a deal that all parties have agreed to extend past the single season option. For Westbrook, it's probably the best chance he has to go to a team that is primed to make title runs for the next few years and as you said earlier, Horford is a lot better then Sullinger. Boston has a lot of younger talent that 's only going to continue to get better. I think they can be a real danger in the East this year and that bench goes out the door of the Garden and into TD Parking. That's how long the Celtics bench is. I don't like Boston, I'm a Lakers fan but I gotta say it like I see it. Cavs are not a given this year in the East.
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The rumor now is Blake Griffin to Boston in a 3 way with Sac and LA with LA getting Gay from LA and picks from Boston. I think Boston is sending Crowder to Sac.

Word is Boston wont trade any Brooklyn picks, and I dont blame them. Griffin is only has a year left on hos deal and im not would trade those chips (and a shot at Giles) for a potential 1 year rental in Griffin
 
ABQCOWBOY said:
I wouldn't. Boston has a ton of young talent and more future picks then they can use. I would not be at all surprised to see them over spend on a player they thought could help them in the short term. Besides, I suspect that if a guy like Westbrook were signed, it would be on a deal that all parties have agreed to extend past the single season option. For Westbrook, it's probably the best chance he has to go to a team that is primed to make title runs for the next few years and as you said earlier, Horford is a lot better then Sullinger. Boston has a lot of younger talent that 's only going to continue to get better. I think they can be a real danger in the East this year and that bench goes out the door of the Garden and into TD Parking. That's how long the Celtics bench is. I don't like Boston, I'm a Lakers fan but I gotta say it like I see it. Cavs are not a given this year in the East.
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As a C's fan it was really nice to see that rivalry rekindled with the Garnett/Allen trades and the Gasol trade and subsequent finals showdowns
 
The only trade that I've read about that made any sense whatsoever involving Westbrook was to LA for Griffin. Not that Presti hasn't done it before, but you can't give up a top five player for draft picks and cast offs. Hope he learned from the Harden trade. OKC could be a legit threat again with Olidipo and Griffin, Kanter, Adams, and adding a another wing scorer.
 
ghst187 said:
The only trade that I've read about that made any sense whatsoever involving Westbrook was to LA for Griffin. Not that Presti hasn't done it before, but you can't give up a top five player for draft picks and cast offs. Hope he learned from the Harden trade. OKC could be a legit threat again with Olidipo and Griffin, Kanter, Adams, and adding a another wing scorer.
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That's very interesting - how do you play Paul and Westbrook together?
 
vlad said:
That's very interesting - how do you play Paul and Westbrook together?
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I think it'd be oil and water.

Chris Paul is a throwback ball-dominant PG. Westbrook's game is primarily based on him handling the ball and dribble-drive-dish; he's not a spot-up shooter.
 
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