2023 NBA Free Agency Thread - June 30 @ 5 pm CDT

[timvp]

Still not at the floor, no? So what's the last step?

[PhantomDashCam]

Taking off the Spurs’ goggles for a moment and just being an objective basketball fan; it’s an absolute disgrace what Houston has done/is doing to its young players atm.

Spurs should absolutely look into what it would take to get Amen Thompson off that team ASAP.

I’m not his biggest fan by any means but wowsers, they’re already moved off Ty Ty, Garuba and Christopher and signed FVV, Dillon Brooks; still have KPJ, Jalen Green…
How the is he going to develop with a team that clearly gunning for Playoffs and beyond with so many ball dominant players (including one we all like in Sengun)?

[objective]

Boban is still a free agent ... 1 year to the floor and hijinks galore

[Russ]

I am a fan of Mo Bamba, but he has severely underwhelmed as a pro. I never expected him to be an offensive force. However, I did expect him to be a huge asset on defense. I feel in the older NBA his skillset might have been more applicable, as there was more of an inside, post-up game to defend.

Still, if we were to give him a 1-year deal at a low rate, I would not complain. However, with Wemby, Collins, Mamu, Bassey, and Sochan, there is not much room in the front court as far as minutes go.

Who would you take between Bamba and fellow Longhorn underwhelmer Jaxson Hayes?

Either could be a nice "buy low" piece.

Or they could both bust.

I kind of like the failed-prospect targets, like Danny Green. These guys would seem to be in that category.

[exstatic]

No way. That’s too much and for too long.

That’s actually very ordinary (4/$120M) compared to the monstrosities handed out this FA period, and with the cap going up 10% every year and a new tv deal on the horizon, may actually be a value by the end. All that being said, do not want. His counting stats look good, but his advanced stats suck, low WS/48, negative net rating on a team that stresses defense.

[rankingtear]

Still not at the floor, no? So what's the last step?

Sign guaranteed 1 year contacts and waive them after camp.

[Biggems]

Who would you take between Bamba and fellow Longhorn underwhelmer Jaxson Hayes?

Either could be a nice "buy low" piece.

Or they could both bust.

I kind of like the failed-prospect targets, like Danny Green. These guys would seem to be in that category.

Mamba over Hayes. I was never really a Hayes fan when he was a Horn. His game annoyed me. Mamba also has better shooting range, I believe. Still, it is like asking which ugly step-sister would I go out with......neither, I want Cinderella.

[exstatic]

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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Free agent G Dillon Brooks has agreed on a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets, his agent Mike George of @OneLegacySports tells ESPN. Rockets have now landed two targets in free agency — Fred VanVleet and Brooks.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
Free agent G Donte DiVincenzo has agreed on a four-year, $50 million contract with the New York Knicks, Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN. DiVincenzo reunites with his Villanova le teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart to bolster the Eastern Conference semifinalists.

[exstatic]

Shams Charania ShamsCharania
2m
Rockets are finalizing a deal to acquire Brooklyn’s Patty Mills via trade, sources tell me and @KellyIko.

Poor Patty.

[Biggems]

Taking off the Spurs’ goggles for a moment and just being an objective basketball fan; it’s an absolute disgrace what Houston has done/is doing to its young players atm.

Spurs should absolutely look into what it would take to get Amen Thompson off that team ASAP.

I’m not his biggest fan by any means but wowsers, they’re already moved off Ty Ty, Garuba and Christopher and signed FVV, Dillon Brooks; still have KPJ, Jalen Green…
How the is he going to develop with a team that clearly gunning for Playoffs and beyond with so many ball dominant players (including one we all like in Sengun)?

they actually have a head coach now. if ime can keep his in his pants, the rockets may start making some noise in a positive way.

[exstatic]

No, no, no, this will be beautiful. Keep vibing, Rockets

God, I wish we had one of THEIR draft picks.

[slick'81]

God, I wish we had one of THEIR draft picks.

atl and chicago might be nice

[Biggems]

God, I wish we had one of THEIR draft picks.

if we would have had 4 in this draft, who do you feel we would have taken?

[Maddog]

Poor Patty.

Man I'd retire
Well he's still got 1 year left

[Obstructed_View]

they actually have a head coach now. if ime can keep his in his pants, the rockets may start making some noise in a positive way.

Taming one or two knuckleheads on a young team is hard enough. The Rockets may have the all-Madden knucklehead roster.

[mo7888]

God, I wish we had one of THEIR draft picks.

Is it still okc and the nets that own them all?

[slick'81]

Man I'd retire
Well he's still got 1 year left

probably end up a coach there

[Mr. Body]

Yeah, sucks that one of our key rivals will be feasting on Houston for a while.

And the Clippers.

[TekXX]

So how long do we have Wemby before he bolts to a team that's willing to pay to be a contender?

[mo7888]

Is anything happening with Harden? Or is he just waiting on Lillard to get finished first?

[Mr. Body]

So how long do we have Wemby before he bolts to a team that's willing to pay to be a contender?

He's gonna bolt because you make him cry.

[exstatic]

Spurs are not getting anyone else. this is a typical “we like what we have” approach.

??? They pretty much announced they were doing just this, and yet your panties are in a wad?

[BacktoBasics]

So how long do we have Wemby before he bolts to a team that's willing to pay to be a contender?

This guy gets it.

Probably just this season. Clearly with intelligently run teams like Houston we can all see that blowing your load as quickly as possible is how you ring.

If you can’t drop bags immediately like it’s burning a ing hole in your pocket you’re obviously not GMing.

[lefty20]

So how long do we have Wemby before he bolts to a team that's willing to pay to be a contender?

Multiple sauces confirm that he's already looking for a house in Houston. He was impressed by their FOs wheeling & dealing.