Chisoxfn Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 01:25 PM) Why would Durant go anywhere when he can (1) still play with Westbrook and Ibaka and be a top team in the West...no other roster gives him that kind of talent to start with, and (2) sign a one year deal and cash in the following season with a max contract under the new cap system. Well, given Durant's injury, I'm going to guess whatever he does, he doesn't just sign a 1 year deal. I presume he'd sign a long term deal with a potential opt out after the first year. Westbrook a year from now and no one knows whether he will stay. Real question is, if Durant leaves in FA, does that mean they move Westbrook and rebuild in the same off-season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Would love it, but Davis just seems like a good, loyal kid. He could have played for someone else beside Prospectives, and didn't. I think he'll stick around through thick and thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 03:27 PM) Well, given Durant's injury, I'm going to guess whatever he does, he doesn't just sign a 1 year deal. I presume he'd sign a long term deal with a potential opt out after the first year. Westbrook a year from now and no one knows whether he will stay. Real question is, if Durant leaves in FA, does that mean they move Westbrook and rebuild in the same off-season? Now you are talking, and I've had the same thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 03:27 PM) Well, given Durant's injury, I'm going to guess whatever he does, he doesn't just sign a 1 year deal. I presume he'd sign a long term deal with a potential opt out after the first year. Westbrook a year from now and no one knows whether he will stay. Real question is, if Durant leaves in FA, does that mean they move Westbrook and rebuild in the same off-season? His injury has had no lingering effect. People thought he'd take some time to get back, if he ever did, and he's clearly back without issues. He doesn't seem very concerned about it, and neither do any of the teams that want to sign him. I mean yeah, a long term deal with an opt out is possible, just in case. But realistically if he hurts his foot again, this season or next, you don't think some team out there wouldn't take a chance on him and sign him to a max deal? I bet every team does. And why would the Thunder rebuild without Westbrook? If they lose Durant, they'd have to do everything possible to keep Westbrook and build around him. He's still a top 3 PG in the league. He's still a superstar or close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 01:27 PM) Now you are talking, and I've had the same thought. Not sure whether Westbrook would be interested or not, clearly he'd be an outstanding get (and obviously this means you dump Rose). I'm hoping Rose just goes nuts in the 2nd half of the season and than Durant will be like, I'm coming to Chicago to play with the reborn MVP & Buckets. Now time to wake back up, but a lot could happen to change the landscape. If we are moving Rose, we need to target a good PG though. I keep wondering if they will move Mirotic or if they are going to keep him and hope he improves on the 2nd half. Similarly, I wonder what they do with Pau. He has to have some good value and to be frank, we have become a soft team and while Pau is clearly a really good player, we need to get some tenacity in the middle. Outside of Davis, I'd be all over Boogie or Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 01:32 PM) His injury has had no lingering effect. People thought he'd take some time to get back, if he ever did, and he's clearly back without issues. He doesn't seem very concerned about it, and neither do any of the teams that want to sign him. I mean yeah, a long term deal with an opt out is possible, just in case. But realistically if he hurts his foot again, this season or next, you don't think some team out there wouldn't take a chance on him and sign him to a max deal? I bet every team does. And why would the Thunder rebuild without Westbrook? If they lose Durant, they'd have to do everything possible to keep Westbrook and build around him. He's still a top 3 PG in the league. He's still a superstar or close to it. I don't know, who knew what would happen to Rose? I'm going to guess Durant, after missing the time he did, understands the possible implications from an injury and will take a longer term deal (but it could have an opt-out). If the Thunder go down in the playoffs, does he really think he's going to end up passing them or would it make more sense to head to the East and try to take on the cavs (presuming they don't win). All speculatory in nature, but I think the Thunder getting knocked out again, would potentially make KD think twice (I still think its over 50% that he resigns there but it certainly isn't a foregone conclusion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Apparently there are still rumors that Bulls are going after DeMarcus Cousins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 07:52 PM) Apparently there are still rumors that Bulls are going after DeMarcus Cousins He said without a link or a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 There's twitter chatter about it but I have no idea what the source of it is either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It was a Sheridan hoops article. Can verify but I'm on phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 08:13 PM) There's twitter chatter about it but I have no idea what the source of it is either. Does it involve the Bulls acquiring a stud entering his prime? Yes. Ok it's not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzfest Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Mods, I would like to put a formal complaint on record that Quinarvy literally CLOSED a relevant sports thread because he disagreed with the topic. If you read the thread it is filled with well thought out discussion. He hated the thread the moment it opened. Quinarvy, you are an infant. What is so controversial about having a fire John Paxson thread in a Chicago sports forum? Doesn't surprise me. Many meathead Chicago fans are so nostalgic about Paxson because he was on the Jordan Bulls that they refuse to believe he sucks at being an executive. Edited February 16, 2016 by ozzfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 That thread was discussed by the admin/mod staff, and we decided as a group to close it. Q is just the one who closed it. We do look at each thread posted on this site, and take actions for the ones that need it. The only thing that thread was there for was constant bumping of it looking to troll people. It served no useful purpose at all, and that is why it was closed. Anymore personal attacks will be dealt with accordingly. If you would like to deal with this deeper, you can always send a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzfest Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 08:45 AM) That thread was discussed by the admin/mod staff, and we decided as a group to close it. Q is just the one who closed it. We do look at each thread posted on this site, and take actions for the ones that need it. The only thing that thread was there for was constant bumping of it looking to troll people. It served no useful purpose at all, and that is why it was closed. Anymore personal attacks will be dealt with accordingly. If you would like to deal with this deeper, you can always send a PM. I guess "useful purpose" on Soxtalk is defined as whether mods agree with the cause... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (ozzfest @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 08:49 AM) I guess "useful purpose" on Soxtalk is defined as whether mods agree with the cause... There are plenty of things posted on Soxtalk that most of the staff disagrees with. The topics that can be handled with maturity and without personal attacks are not bothered. If that bothers you, there are plenty of places out there to discuss the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (ozzfest @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:49 AM) I guess "useful purpose" on Soxtalk is defined as whether mods agree with the cause... If your "cause" is to continually bash a group or individual by repeatedly bumping a thread, that's a personal attack. Thus, it can be dealt with by the mods due to the board's rules. How is dragging someone continually through the mud, "useful?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 15, 2016 -> 08:15 PM) Does it involve the Bulls acquiring a stud entering his prime? Yes. Ok it's not happening. Definitely not happening. Even if the rumors are true, the Bulls have nothing Sacramento would want, especially compared to the other suitors. A guy like Pau isn't even valuable anymore as a result of the Salary Cap jump next season. No one is looking for expiring contracts anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:16 AM) Definitely not happening. Even if the rumors are true, the Bulls have nothing Sacramento would want, especially compared to the other suitors. A guy like Pau isn't even valuable anymore as a result of the Salary Cap jump next season. No one is looking for expiring contracts anymore. We can give them their draft pick back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:16 AM) Definitely not happening. Even if the rumors are true, the Bulls have nothing Sacramento would want, especially compared to the other suitors. A guy like Pau isn't even valuable anymore as a result of the Salary Cap jump next season. No one is looking for expiring contracts anymore. Sacramento is also run by idiots thou...so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) There are plenty of things posted on Soxtalk that most of the staff disagrees with. The topics that can be handled with maturity and without personal attacks are not bothered. If that bothers you, there are plenty of places out there to discuss the Bulls. To be fair, White Sox game threads are worse than anything that was in that Fire Paxson thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) I would like to make a formal complaint against Quinarvy as well. I just can't think of anything at the moment. But yeah, Ozzfest was overdoing it. That KG quote is like 40 years old. Edited February 16, 2016 by Jordan4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzfest Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:10 AM) If your "cause" is to continually bash a group or individual by repeatedly bumping a thread, that's a personal attack. Thus, it can be dealt with by the mods due to the board's rules. How is dragging someone continually through the mud, "useful?" Show me an admin on this board that wants Paxson fired. All of the admins are in Paxson's corner. The thread was closed. Convenient way of shutting down a conversation that you guys don't want to have. I basically wrote a small article the other day with a lot of insightful facts. The thread was not to troll anyone. It was to advocate the firing of a Chicago front office guy who SHOULD absolutely be on the hot seat. It wasn't like I was posting that stuff in Pale Hose Talk. I was posting information within the appropriate thread. Yesterday, I posted the following comment which prompted an admin, who happens to be a big Paxson supporter to blow the whistle and shut the entire thread down: Here is the comment that shut the thread down: "Here is a quote from Kevin Garnett on why he never wanted to play for the Bulls..."If they crapped on the best player in the game, then why would I want to go there? I just felt like...Chicago the management there...its all about them...unfortunately players win championships...not management" Players are again probably noticing how the Bulls treated Thibs and Noah...When players see Pax they know what he did to Vinny...They aren't going to get any FA's for a loooong time." Posting a quote like that is interesting to sports fans. And especially relevant in a thread when discussing Bulls management. Edited February 16, 2016 by ozzfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:29 AM) I would like to make a formal complaint against Quinarvy as well. I just can't think of anything at the moment. His absolutely despicable owning of a couple of posters who shall remain nameless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:36 AM) His absolutely despicable owning of a couple of posters who shall remain nameless? He did cyber violate a poster a few years back. Can't remember his name. I did call DCFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I want Paxson fired, I'm just a lowly mod though. Although, I'm mod of this forum and wanted it closed because it made my eyes bleed bulls red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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