The Clippers are stupid

[bdreason]

The real question should be, why are trade talks being leaked all over ESPN? The only people who should know about a potential deal are the 2 team owners, the 2 team GM's, Doc Rivers, and maybe KG (because of the no-trade clause). So which one of those 5-6 people leaked the info to the media? And why?


As a Warriors fan, I'm fine with the trade. Clippers giving away 1st rnd draft picks and young players for KG and Doc Rivers? Do Clippers fans really think Doc and KG make the Clipps contenders? Maybe a prime KG, but I think people are overestimating how much he has left in the tank.

[Clutch]

So league doesn't allow a KG to the Clippers trade ?

Stern screwing CP3 once again

[SpurrDurr]

Gotta love how Stern is always c0ckblocking CP3.

Serves that b1tch right.

[fiddy]

So league doesn't allow a KG to the Clippers trade ?

Stern screwing CP3 once again

Source?

[b0bab0i]

The real question should be, why are trade talks being leaked all over ESPN? The only people who should know about a potential deal are the 2 team owners, the 2 team GM's, Doc Rivers, and maybe KG (because of the no-trade clause). So which one of those 5-6 people leaked the info to the media? And why?


As a Warriors fan, I'm fine with the trade. Clippers giving away 1st rnd draft picks and young players for KG and Doc Rivers? Do Clippers fans really think Doc and KG make the Clipps contenders? Maybe a prime KG, but I think people are overestimating how much he has left in the tank.

You guys fvcked us for offering DJ such a massive contract that we had to match.
He isn't developing fast enough for the amount he's being paid in clippers fans eyes. $11 Million and sitting on the bench for 4th quarters.

We improve greatly with a better coach and player in Doc & KG compared to Vinny & DJ.

[Clutch]

Source?

League and teams sources also confirmed that for now, any deal involving Garnett and the Clippers is on hold in light of commissioner David Stern's objections to the appearance that the KG deal (for DeAndre Jordan) and Rivers were related.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/94...s-deal-sources

[icewill36]

I think the move is also about changing the culture and perception that the ownership won't do what they need to do to win. They are in L.A., they should be a free agent destination just as much as the lakers. They want players to want to come there and know they want to win at all costs.

[francesco totti]

there are like 5000 great coaches in world, some names we never heard off either

coaches can go as far as their players can take them. some nobody like spoelstra just won 2 rings. its utterly stupid to give away draft pick for rivers

[All Net]

Doc Rivers alone, no. But I'm guessing their plan is to get Garnett next.

Also if hiring Doc is a key piece to re-signing Chris Paul, that has value too.

They can't though.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Is the burden of proof not on the accuser?

The media has made numerous reports that could easily be proven false as well.

And what if the Clippers and, say, Indiana, also agree to a Eric Bledsoe/Caron Butler for Danny Granger/G. Green/#23 deal and make it a 3 way such as:

Bos Out: KG
Bos In: DeAndre Jordan, #23

Ind Out: Granger, Green, #23, #53, Cash Considerations to buy two seconds
Ind In: Bledsoe, Butler, #25

LAC Out: Jordan, Butler, Bledsoe, #25
LAC In: KG, Granger, #53, Cash Considerations


Where is the contingency here?

3 team trades are the way to go here - because the Celtics and Clippers are both receiving something from Indiana it's obviously not just a LA-Boston trade. Imo the Celts sending something to Indiana (future 2nd maybe) would be ideal to try and prove its not linked to Doc.

[Sarcastic]

You don't prove that something doesn't exist... you prove it does. LOL

It's proven it exists. There are stories about it for weeks.

[G-train]

Stern could gather a mountain of evidence and statements indicating Garnett and Doc deals are related. Including direct admissions from staff.

[PickernRoller]

There is mediocrity and then there is success and then there is a 1st round draft pick.

Yes, Rivers is worth it. Considering how bad these draft picks are turning out.....

[bagelred]

If Doc Rivers is going to be the coach next 5 years or so, and that's the guy they really want, and convinces Chris Paul to stay, and makes Clippers are more attractive free agency destination....then its easily worth some non lottery first rounder. People overrate these mid round draft picks so much....as long as its not a potential lottery pick, then its fine......

[D-Rose]

Wow, really? It's ONE draft pick. It'd be one in the mid to late twenties anyway. What are the chances of picks in that range even becoming starters? Seriously? Doc Rivers is a huge acquisition and will maximize that team's talent. Not to mention the Clippers won't be taken as a joke with him in charge.