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  1. Astros

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    D'Anthony can't stay healthy, though... it's the only reason he will be had for cheap. I'd say go for CP3 but he's a defensive liability and if the rumors are he wants a starting job, maybe he can find one with the Guangdong Tigers.... because no NBA team will start a 40 year old PG and not develop their younger guards.
     
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    "De'Anthony Melton has played in varying numbers of games each NBA season.In his rookie year (2018-19), he played 50 games.He then played 62 games in the 2019-20 season, 51 in 2020-21, and 73 in 2021-22.In the 2022-23 season, he played 77 games.In the 2023-24 season, he played 38 games due to injury."

    Last season, only played in 6 games. I could see that as a concern. I'd be cool with a minimum.
     
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    Melton will only get a minimum.

    I gave a list of all the top Centers add up their salaries all are getting paid.

    Then look what we’re paying Ayton 15 and 10 look what Gafford got.

    Ayton 2 yrs. 16 million. For Rob with my favorite thing I mentioned in that deal. That coveted player option.

    very nice contract on the timeline to see what Jokic does. Lebron can be happy.

    you didn’t get bullied into a DFS contract that would’ve tied you up for four years.

    you gotta love Laruvia and Ayton for what we got them for.

    I think you bring Hayes back. Everybody likes him in the locker room.

    Fill out your roster with Simmons and Melton and call it a day.
     
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    Very very good off season for Rob Pelinka. I like the direction he has this team headed.


    Ayton is 5 years younger then AD Luka is 5 years younger then AD he did the best to try to retool this team on the fly.

    while at the same time keeping LeBron and the roster in tact.

    thats magical.

    Danny Ainge still on that pipe asking for two first rounders and a young player for Kessler. Imagine being at his hands trying to deal with him. Yikes,


    Their ya go Ainge C Bags Lakers how’s that grab you???

    got a new word for you Danny. Buyout!!!!!!!
     
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    It’s hard to stay patient while watching the players we need getting scooped up by other teams while we flounder and let guys like DFS, for whom we paid with meaningful assets, walk for nothing.
     
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    There will always be more guys NOT signing with us than signing. So the offseason must be really stressful to you man

    Who have we lost in these 3 days that is messing with your sleep?
     
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    I was disappointed to see DFS go, but getting Ayton, LaRavia and whoever get with the BAE is undoubtedly better.
     
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