The Mega Super Rumor Thread (Part 2)

[Bigjmw]

What would yall do if ATL used the full mid-level on Miles Bridges? In now way am I saying what he did was acceptable, but everyone is entitled to a second chance. It would take a huge set of balls to pull it off knowing he is going to miss at least half the season. He would have to be willing to grow as an individual and work on his tainted image

Edited July 2, 2022 by Bigjmw

[Plainview1981]

45 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

All his expected millions upped and vanished like a fart in the wind.

 

 

And just like that, Miles burned those Bridges.

World's smallest violin.

[Kobie Drew]

9 hours ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

People will end up loving Jock Landale as a 3rd center on this team.  And I don't think we have too many.  Depending on how Jalen Johnson plays, he has a legit shot to crack this rotation, simply because he plays hard and tough.

As I was saying last year, at some point we do need to see what Okongwu playing the 4 looks like. Does his defense translate out to the perimeter, which may allow the Hawks to potentially be an elite defensive team?  If so, Nate will automatically cut Jalen Johnson's minutes.  And that may open up minutes at the backup center spot for Jock.

Jock isn't an impact player.  He just plays hard out on the floor and he normally doesn't hurt the team when he plays.  And he's another big that is very good as the roll man in the pick and roll.  Jock is a big body that we'll need to go up against the big centers, in order to protect Capela and Okongwu from foul trobule.

 

With Jock's shooting potential, a 2nd team lineup could look like this

• Murray
• Bogi
• Holliday ( although I would definitely try Jalen Johnson at the 3 )
• Okongwu
• Landale ( perimeter shooting from the frontline )

 

 

Lol and just like that he’s gone 

[theheroatl]

Oh Jock already a Hawks legend. What did we get…. 2030 2nd pick?

Edited July 2, 2022 by theheroatl

[Peoriabird]

3 minutes ago, marco102 said:

Was Sothron one of those people? If not, no idea why you were so nasty to him.

Absolutely he has be rude to me in the past and he knows it.

[kg01]

4 minutes ago, Bigjmw said:

What would yall do if ATL used the full mid-level on Miles Bridges? In now way am I saying what he did was acceptable, but everyone is entitled to a second chance. It would take a huge set of balls to pull it off knowing he is going to miss at least half the season. He would have to be willing to grow as an individual and work on his tainted image

Nah, let him rehab his image on someone else's dime. 

Even if it's believed that whatever he's accused of isn't "that bad", and it's viewed callously, he's not good enough to warrant putting our necks out there for him.

Edited July 2, 2022 by kg01

[kg01]

1 minute ago, Peoriabird said:

Absolutely he has be rude to me in the past and he knows it.

You've hurt my feewings in the past, peo. 

[marco102]

2 minutes ago, kg01 said:

Nah, let him rehab his image on someone else dime. 

Even if it's believed that whatever he's accused of isn't "that bad", and it's viewed callously, he's not good enough to warrant putting our necks out there for him.

For Charlotte, to withdraw that offer may  mean they've done some research on it.

It's not looking good for him.

Edit: Also could mean they don't want the bad PR.

Edited July 2, 2022 by marco102

[nathan2331]

2 minutes ago, Bigjmw said:

What would yall do if ATL used the full mid-level on Miles Bridges? In now way am I saying what he did was acceptable, but everyone is entitled to a second chance. It would take a huge set of balls to pull it off knowing he is going to miss at least half the season. He would have to be willing to grow as an individual and work on his tainted image

He shouldn't be playing for anybody this season. He needs to sit down and really focus on what he wants out of life, and that's if his case can somehow be resolved without jail time. I'm sure he'll get another chance at some point, but its too soon for anybody to be trying to sign him.

[Peoriabird]

1 minute ago, kg01 said:

You've hurt my feewings in the past, peo. 

No I haven't

[kg01]

Just now, marco102 said:

For Charlotte, to withdraw that offer may  mean they've done some research on it.

It's not looking good for him.

That was not a move made lightly although we all acknowledge innocent until proven guilty. 

[kg01]

Just now, Peoriabird said:

No I haven't

1. I just wanted to interject some levity to hopefully help smooth past whatever's going on with yall, but 

2. You don't know that you haven't.  I just didn't come on here and make it a big deal.

[marco102]

2 minutes ago, nathan2331 said:

He shouldn't be playing for anybody this season. He needs to sit down and really focus on what he wants out of life, and that's if his case can somehow be resolved without jail time. I'm sure he'll get another chance at some point, but its too soon for anybody to be trying to sign him.

They do have to litigate it.

He will need counseling for sure, regardless.  

[theheroatl]

11 minutes ago, Bigjmw said:

What would yall do if ATL used the full mid-level on Miles Bridges? In now way am I saying what he did was acceptable, but everyone is entitled to a second chance. It would take a huge set of balls to pull it off knowing he is going to miss at least half the season. He would have to be willing to grow as an individual and work on his tainted image

His full court case will need resolving before the NBA even considers his eligibility again.

[GameTime]

Another move coming?

[marco102]

Gametime has it covered.

Edited July 2, 2022 by marco102

[GameTime]

 

[terrell]

Ok what's next?

 

Edited July 2, 2022 by terrell

[kg01]

2 minutes ago, GameTime said:

 

Yeah like .... if you wanna believe this guy instead of my hair-brained non-sources ....

[JayBirdHawk]

19 minutes ago, marco102 said:

For Charlotte, to withdraw that offer may  mean they've done some research on it.

It's not looking good for him.

Edit: Also could mean they don't want the bad PR.

 

17 minutes ago, kg01 said:

That was not a move made lightly although we all acknowledge innocent until proven guilty. 

 

Charlotte was already hesitant to give him a max contract: