qpeeters 146 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Jake the snake said: Smith: Anthony Davis wants out of New Orleans Anthony Davis "doesn’t want to be in New Orleans any longer," according to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. After Davis parted ways with longtime agent Thad Foucher to sign with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, rumors began circulating that AD wanted to land in L.A. Here's the full quote from Stephen A. Smith, speaking on ESPN’s Get Up!: "He definitely wants out. He signed with Klutch Sports. Anthony Davis doesn’t want to be in New Orleans any longer. Whether it’s definitively the Los Angeles Lakers I’m not so sure. I would keep Golden State and Boston in the mix... There is no question that this will in all likelihood be his last season in New Orleans." Source: The Daily Express Sep 28 - 9:39 AM I usually stop reading after "according to Stephen A. Smith", wouldn't be all that shocking if this was true but I'll still wait for someone else to confirm it before giving it too much attention. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. Marlin 971 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, superjew said: I agree. They need to institute a franchise tag. Force some of these players to stay in their situations and make their teams better instead of forming these ridiculous super teams. 47 minutes ago, rage2021 said: Adam Silver and Michelle Roberts to blame. both should be fired for this nonsense i dont see any preventative steps taken to limit these. GSW with KD turned a lot of people off I know. It's a total joke and something needs to get done before more fans turn away. I could care less about the NBA aside from fantasy hoops, which is the only thing that keeps me interested in the game these days. At least Silver understands that fantasy/gambling is a big part of what fuels interest and ratings in his sport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.T. Marlin 971 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Enough of my rant though - not sure how this may affect AD's fantasy value. If he is moved at some point, obviously a big boost for Mirotic & Randle and Jrue would even more so be the man in New Orleans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FantasyBallFan 473 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) There is something in place to help keep players with their respective team, it’s restricted free agency and players are basically under contract for 7-8 years. Obviously a player can accept a qualifying offer and become unrestricted after their rookie deal but that rarely happens. I cant blame AD for leaving if he spends 5+ years with a team and they cant put enough talent around him to possibly compete. KD leaving a team that was 1 game away from the NBA finals is much different This most likely Stephen A coming with a hot take using no actual source. He will not get traded during this season. In next years offseason I guess it wouldbe possible Edited September 28, 2018 by FantasyBallFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young_styler 552 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Can't blame him for wanting a better situation. Would be different if he had a legit chance to win on a contending team but that's not going to happen in New Orleans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate 899 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Not re-signing rondo may have had impact on this decision (if it’s true he wants out). Rondo was 2 rebounds shy of averaging a triple double in the playoffs. His chemistry with AD was great. Why they wouldn’t match lakers (unless rondo wanted out) was dumb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jake the snake 1,749 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 7 hours ago, young_styler said: Can't blame him for wanting a better situation. Would be different if he had a legit chance to win on a contending team but that's not going to happen in New Orleans. Then don't sign a long term super max contract with them then. He has used them to get max money and now is trying to ring chase. That's bullßhit. There should be a system that players on max deals that request a trade get docked like 20 or 25% of their salary maybe more. Easy fix. Silver just has no spine to do something like that and just cares about lobbying for more gambling money 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WadeW 33 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Clear cut number 1 pick in 9-cat? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexstr 673 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, WadeW said: Clear cut number 1 pick in 9-cat? AD or Harden, with the slight edge to AD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the1gq2nvy 214 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I had first overall pick. I wanted AD but chose harden. Houston got 4-4-3 schedule vs 3-3-3 pelican schedule. That one extra game swung it for me although if both had similar schedule I go AD. I normally never missed a playoffs so getting in never been a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MNDOGG 460 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I think he could hit over a trey a game and get his dimes to 3 a night... monster monster year coming. MVP type season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WadeW 33 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 minute ago, MNDOGG said: I think he could hit over a trey a game and get his dimes to 3 a night... monster monster year coming. MVP type season. If he stays healthy..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MNDOGG 460 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, WadeW said: If he stays healthy..... of course.. last two seasons hes played 75+ so hopefully hes figured out hs body now .. and added grown man muscle helps too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaymanX 7 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Oh god AD why you looking at your elbow man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misterj 173 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 This guy, first game and he already has what'll be one of the fantasy lines of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misterj 173 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I think Yahoo took one of his blocks away though... He was at 4 and now it only says 3 :\ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sya 744 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, misterj said: This guy, first game and he already has what'll be one of the fantasy lines of the year. Not really, I can still remember 2 years ago he dropped already the fantasy line of the year 50/15 with multiple steals and blocks and elite %s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
My Dinner With Andre 5,741 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, sya said: Not really, I can still remember 2 years ago he dropped already the fantasy line of the year 50/15 with multiple steals and blocks and elite %s 8 minutes ago, misterj said: This guy, first game and he already has what'll be one of the fantasy lines of the year. Yea tonight's line was, average I'd say. Basically what I'd expect on a nightly basis! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,533 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'm going to praise the line a bit more than some. Yes, he will have really good lines on an almost nightly basis, but the elite volume %'s along with the Assists should vault this above some of his lines he will have this season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrJuiceBar 186 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Can't expect the assists to hold up, but GOD DAMN I love these pels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,533 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 14 hours ago, MrJuiceBar said: Can't expect the assists to hold up, but GOD DAMN I love these pels Maybe not 7 per game, but I don't see why he can't average at least 5 a game. With the pace they play, him playing alongside Mirotic, and Cousins being gone, I think he can keep the assists going well enough. Obviously they aren't going to average over 140 PPG forever, but that's pretty much beside the point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopking 165 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 This thread only gets active when he gets injured no ? lol . It hurts when this guy is on the opponent side. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iowncrazyhair 1,244 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, hoopking said: This thread only gets active when he gets injured no ? lol . It hurts when this guy is on the opponent side. Yeah lines like these are just another day at the office 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrowKnees 394 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 32 minutes ago, hoopking said: This thread only gets active when he gets injured no ? lol . It hurts when this guy is on the opponent side. Not surprising seeing him put these kinds of lines up but this was one of his easier matchups, had gallinari on him for a big part of the game Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StifleTower2 2,525 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 He’s so ******** good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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