OT: NBA Trade Deadline (Lamb to Sacremento)

[HuskyHawk]

it's the worst NBA team California city

It's the worst NBA city period. If not for the NJ Devils it might be the worst pro sports city (Buffalo is up there). Kings should really go back to KC.

 

[UConnRock]

I've never been to Sacramento. I've heard it kinda sucks. Is that true?

Sucks for Lamb as he now has to pay CA's 12.3% income tax.

 

[Stinger92860]

Speaking of New Orleans, what’s the deal with Zion?? Is this dude ever coming back or what?

Bust?

 

[HooperScooper]

It's the worst NBA city period. If not for the NJ Devils it might be the worst pro sports city (Buffalo is up there). Kings should really go back to KC.

Worse than Oklahoma City?

 

[HuskyHawk]

Worse than Oklahoma City?

Oooh that's a close one. But as a player, taxes would favor it.

 

[Lefty2one]

Harden is being evaluated as a player commanding huge money and who is on a severe downswing.

Harden is probably going to turn into Westbrook in a year or two. If you're trading for Harden now, that means you're extending him too (likely a 3 year deal based on similar recent scenarios). I'm not sure that Philly fans should be celebrating too much if they trade for Harden.

 

[navery12]

 

[awfuldan]

Interesting four-teamer to break the ice on deadline day.

Even though he's a Dukie and seems to have an attitude problem, I kinda hope Bagley can get something going in Detroit.

 

[upstater]

Sucks for Lamb as he now has to pay CA's 12.3% income tax.

For only half the games though, right? I thought NBA players get taxed in each state (the athlete's tax) for which they do the work (i.e. play games).

 

[dennismenace]

I've never been to Sacramento. I've heard it kinda sucks. Is that true?

 

[UConnRock]

For only half the games though, right? I thought NBA players get taxed in each state (the athlete's tax) for which they do the work (i.e. play games).

Regardless, it is a huge chunk of money vs the 3% tax in Indiana. Some simple math is that it is about $500K less per year that does not go into Lamb's pocket. Lamb is a UFA after this year. It will be interesting where he ends up and a what salary for his next contract. The injury bug has really hurt his earning potential

 

[elmcityboy]

the trade everyone has been waiting for!

also just so happens to have another uconn player in the mix...

 

[awfuldan]

The big one! Unbelievable that Harden is out of Brooklyn already.

Morey got what he wanted for Simmons, but they did have to give up Curry and Drummond, plus the picks.

Gonna take a while to see how this works out for both teams.

 

[elmcityboy]

The big one! Unbelievable that Harden is out of Brooklyn already.

Morey got what he wanted for Simmons, but they did have to give up Curry and Drummond, plus the picks.

Gonna take a while to see how this works out for both teams.

does drummond start for brooklyn? he's probably the best big they have, no?

 

[HooperScooper]

the trade everyone has been waiting for!

also just so happens to have another uconn player in the mix...

Seems like a lot for an old, fat, out of shape, over paid guy.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Celtics trade Langford, Richardson an a 1st for Derrick White. Hate giving up the pick.

Celtics reportedly acquire Spurs guard Derrick White for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, pick

The Celtics reportedly traded Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson and a first-round pick for Spurs guard Derrick White on Thursday.

www.boston.com

 

[navery12]

Ish Smith going to Washington, should open up a few more minutes a game for Bouknight

 

[August_West]

Sucks for Lamb as he now has to pay CA's 12.3% income tax.

Yeah my heart bleeds for 30 year olds who thus far have earned 60 million in their working lives. Let me get out the violin.

 

[elmcityboy]

Ish Smith going to Washington, should open up a few more minutes a game for Bouknight

great deadline for the huskies lol

 

[navery12]

 

[the Q]

Interesting four-teamer to break the ice on deadline day.

Even though he's a Dukie and seems to have an attitude problem, I kinda hope Bagley can get something going in Detroit.

Honestly getting DD for so little makes up for the sabonis deal.

It really makes a lot more sense now

 

[superjohn]

That's the best they could do for Porzingis? The Mavs are just sad these days.

 

[HooperScooper]

Celtics trade Langford, Richardson an a 1st for Derrick White. Hate giving up the pick.

Celtics reportedly acquire Spurs guard Derrick White for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, pick

The Celtics reportedly traded Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson and a first-round pick for Spurs guard Derrick White on Thursday.

www.boston.com

Is White a PG? They do need a PG. This summer they need to go after an elite PG. Would make Tatum and Brown so much better.

 

[awfuldan]

That's the best they could do for Porzingis? The Mavs are just sad these days.

Dallas gave up two unprotected first round picks to get Porzingis and signed him to a max deal, only to give him away for peanuts a few dissapointing seasons later. Also took on Davis Bertans' disasterous contract. Rough stuff.

Luka and Dinwiddie doesn't seem like a great fit either.

 

[awfuldan]

Is White a PG? They do need a PG. This summer they need to go after an elite PG. Would make Tatum and Brown so much better.

Yeah, he's a point guard! He was coached by Udoka in San Antonio too, so there's familiarity there. Played with Smart, Tatum, and Brown on Team USA in the World Cup as well.