2014-2015 NBA regular season thread.

[Al Bundy]

I will update this when the schedule is announced in a couple of weeks, but I will open with the new uniforms for the Charlotte Hornets below.

Introducing the brand new Charlotte #HornetsUnis! http://t.co/MgHy2DcOTX pic.twitter.com/w59MlUvRgd

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) June 19, 2014

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Clearly priority #1. LeBron really wouldn't want to look disloyal to haters like yourself, now would he?

Youre being naive or trolling or are just reeruned. It's like a guy getting married to a new 25 year old women every 10 years and throwing the old one out at 35. He's probably best off that way but comes across like a first class douche.


I can't imagine he is happy with his image and popularity level. Anything but going back to Cleveland or staying in Miami would have made him look even worse. He scored points in my book for staying and showing loyalty to something other than himself.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by KevB

There's no way Wade/Bosh/Haslem opt out unless they have assurances from Riley about new contracts. And probably from James, about him coming back as well.

They all have the same agent expect LeBron.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Youre being naive or trolling or are just reeruned. It's like a guy getting married to a new 25 year old women every 10 years and throwing the old one out at 35. He's probably best off that way but comes across like a first class douche.


I can't imagine he is happy with his image and popularity level. Anything but going back to Cleveland or staying in Miami would have made him look even worse. He scored points in my book for staying and showing loyalty to something other than himself.

If he can leave Cleveland and deal with all the bullshit that followed that, he can leave Miami just as easily. He'll be looked as a douche by haters like you no matter what he does (whether it's go somewhere else to join a contender or try to create a 2nd version of the super team in Miami), so that clearly isn't a consideration, nor should it be.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

If he can leave Cleveland and deal with all the bullshit that followed that, he can leave Miami just as easily. You'd absolutely have to be a fool to think otherwise. He'll be looked as a douche by people like you no matter what he does, so that clearly isn't a consideration.

No way he expected the backlash from places outside of Cleveland after The Decision. I believe he genuinely wants to be liked and that people liking him matters to him. I wont ever be a fan but staying in Miami shows some character IMO.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

No way he expected the backlash from places outside of Cleveland after The Decision. I believe he genuinely wants to be liked and that people liking him matters to him. I wont ever be a fan but staying in Miami shows some character IMO.

I believe winning matters to him above all else (which explains why he left Cleveland in the first place and why he is considering leaving again). Certainly far more than whether some fans don't like him.

And even if there was more "honor" in staying with Miami, something that intangible shouldn't be the basis of this kind of decision. Any legacy that he has will be improved far more by further winning, not staying with a sinking ship to appease people that don't actually matter.

[RustShack]

Isn't he one of those arrogant guys when he's out in public that doesn't care at all about the fans and refuses autographs and shit like that all the time?

I don't think he cares about people's opinions. He wants championships.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Tri grandpas are toast...and rusty cocaine is a hell of a drug.

Heard this before.

[tk13]

http://nypost.com/2014/06/28/denied-...lk-with-bucks/

According to this report, Jason Kidd made a power play to try and become the Nets head of basketball operations + head coach. A source says the Nets shot him down, didn't think he had enough experience yet. Now the Bucks have come calling and the Nets have given them permission to talk to Kidd.

[salame]

hey, lebron is a bitch

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Yahoo Sources: Armed with young talent, assets and max contract space, Suns will pursue a LeBron-Carmelo partnership. http://t.co/aDtL46xUGi

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 29, 2014

[mcaj22]

Jason Kidd is in for a wake up call if he thinks hes going to get any talent to play for him on the Bucks. Way to piss off a Russian owner that has no problem going over the luxury tax making you look like a better coach than you actually are.

[BWillie]

I cant think of a worse idea than pairing Lebron with Carmelo, its the worst possible superstar to compliment Lebron. I mean, yeah its better than Lebron and some avg player like Xavier Henry, but honestly not much.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by BWillie

I cant think of a worse idea than pairing Lebron with Carmelo, its the worst possible superstar to compliment Lebron. I mean, yeah its better than Lebron and some avg player like Xavier Henry, but honestly not much.

Think of the ticket and merchandise sales though!

[Mr_Tomahawk]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...ues-statement/


Chris Bosh makes opt-out official, Pat Riley issues statement

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have now all officially opted out of the final two years of their respective deals, and are unrestricted free agents who can sign wherever they choose for next season.

They’ll all be signing in Miami, of course, and the only question is, at what price.

The trio staggered their opt-outs for reasons known only to the individuals, but the reasoning was the same — to sign long-term deals for more guaranteed dollars in total, while taking less in the short-term to provide the team with immediate financial flexibility to upgrade the roster.

Bosh was the final piece of this puzzle, and once he notified the Heat of his intentions on Sunday, Pat Riley issued the following statement:

“Today we were notified of Chris’ intentions to opt-out of his contract. Chris is one of the most versatile and dynamic big men in this league, and he has been an instrumental key to our championship success over the last four seasons. We look forward to meeting with Chris and his agent in the coming days to discuss keeping him in Miami for many years to come.”

That’s been the plan all along, and it’s one that can formally be set in motion now that all three stars have opted out of their contracts.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Jason Kidd is in for a wake up call if he thinks hes going to get any talent to play for him on the Bucks. Way to piss off a Russian owner that has no problem going over the luxury tax making you look like a better coach than you actually are.

There is more talent in Milwaukee than you are giving then credit for. If Sanders can stay healthy, and Parker can score, the bucks can make the playoffs.