KOC's explaination for no trades (via Tweets)
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They all make sense to me, even though it might not be what everyone wants to hear.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
I'm fine with the fact that we stood pat and agree with KOC's line of thinking for the most part. But keeping Miles and/or Howard does nothing for us come draft night as, unless I'm mistaken, we can't officially trade them (or make a trade until after July 1st or something --I recall the Celts/Sonics trade with Ray Allen). For me, we could have still played competitive games as he mentioned but parted with one of them, probably Miles most of all since he's the antithesis of competitive.
They both expire giving us more cap room. Trades offered to the Jazz may have been taking on multiple year contracts. More cap room equals more flexibility in FA and trading.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Correct. I was thinking though that they're two small contracts that we may need to mix and match salaries (25%). Once they expire, the only small contract we have left (of someone we really want to trade) is Bell and God knows no one will want him.
sportsnut1232
Member
I'm sure KOC was trying to trade Miles and/or Howard, as was rumored. But those guys were not other teams' first options. The Clippers got Nick Young, who I bet they preferred over either Miles or Howard. The Nets got Gerald Wallace, which was an absolutely horrible, desperate move considering what they gave up, but I'm sure they had him higher on their list than our guys.
I even understand KOC's thinking on holding on to Jefferson, since his expiring next year will likely net us more than trading him this year would. I'm willing to bet there was a big market for Millsap. The fact we didn't trade him shows that KOC values him quite a bit, IMO.
I even understand KOC's thinking on holding on to Jefferson, since his expiring next year will likely net us more than trading him this year would. I'm willing to bet there was a big market for Millsap. The fact we didn't trade him shows that KOC values him quite a bit, IMO.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
I'm ok with Howard and CJ staying. It's Bell I can't stand. And I'm at odds with KOC on that one. If a buyout is the only way to get rid of him, then buy the %^$& out! He's a cancer. Ty is spineless and won't stand up to him. Getting rid of Raja would send a positive message..."you can't bitch and get away with it. It may take us a few days to arrange your departure, but you'll be gone."
The Thriller
Well-Known Member
Where are all the pauses and stutters? Does tweeter not pick those up?
You could copy and paste those quotes and use them year after year after year.
Wash, rinse, and repeat.
You could copy and paste those quotes and use them year after year after year.
Wash, rinse, and repeat.
asian_roger
Well-Known Member
Ben Bagley @benbags
2m
KOC says "we want our team to be as mediocre as possible. I'm proud that Ty likes to play the vets even if it means we lose anyway. Raja is excellent at teaching Burks how to be effective on the court. One day Burks will be the superstar for another team. I hope our fans stayed tuned to the next year. It'll get better I promise!"
2m
KOC says "we want our team to be as mediocre as possible. I'm proud that Ty likes to play the vets even if it means we lose anyway. Raja is excellent at teaching Burks how to be effective on the court. One day Burks will be the superstar for another team. I hope our fans stayed tuned to the next year. It'll get better I promise!"