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Re: Sam traded
Can't say I'm surprised. I suspected this was going to happen as soon as they brought Bryant in. I posted an article a week or so ago that seemed to suggest Sam had a future in Milwaukee, but my thoughts on his future were confirmed. Memphis has a ton of young talent. This might be a place for Sam to grow into a solid contributor on a good young team.
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Re: Sam traded
I totally forgot that he played for the Hustle. Thats a great sign that they like Sam and he wasn't just a salary move.
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Re: Sam traded
Better place for Sam to get some run.
It also might just be the case that he is “salary filler” in this deal and that this shouldn’t necessarily be interpreted as the Grizzlies seeing a future or something special in Sam. My guess is the Grizzlies wanted the two second round picks more than Sam.
Grayson Allen, while a decent player, is redundant with Melton and Bane. They had some overstock and just cashed in.
It also might just be the case that he is “salary filler” in this deal and that this shouldn’t necessarily be interpreted as the Grizzlies seeing a future or something special in Sam. My guess is the Grizzlies wanted the two second round picks more than Sam.
Grayson Allen, while a decent player, is redundant with Melton and Bane. They had some overstock and just cashed in.
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NBA is a business. If this happens, does he get picked up somewhere else or head to Europe?
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Re: Sam traded
Not surprising considering his lack of playing time in Milwaukee. Hopefully he can land with a team (whether it is memphis or elsewhere) where he gets a chance to show what he can do. I wish he had been part of the trade to Houston for pj tucker. He would have gotten a lot of opportunity on the tanking rockets.
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Re: Sam traded
Allen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Re: Sam traded
He's a whiny sack. Good riddance.Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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I would need to check the CBA, but I think Milwaukee had to be guarantee the deal for the trade to happen. Don’t think he could be waived at this point.
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I've never cheered for an NBA team before. Now I have all this Bucks gear, and Sam left! Queta is with the Kings, Sam's with the Grizzlies... idk how I'm supposed to proceed, lol.
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Re: Sam traded
Milwaukee is acquiring Allen with $4.9M DJ Augustin trade exception.
Allen is on a $4.1M expiring contract and is rookie extension eligible.
Merrill has $500K in guaranteed money, with the balance of his $1.5M contract guaranteed on 8/8.
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Allen is on a $4.1M expiring contract and is rookie extension eligible.
Merrill has $500K in guaranteed money, with the balance of his $1.5M contract guaranteed on 8/8.
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Re: Sam traded
Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Are we comparing to Sam or the rest of the NBA?AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 5:17 pmGrayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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I didn't mean to make you laugh so much. To me, a 41-inch vertical leap is pretty explosive and athletic. What did Sam measure at?
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Re: Sam traded
I have held off on getting Bucks gear cause of the lack of certainly Sam would be in Milwaukee for long.
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He actually is.AggieFBObsession wrote:Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Re: Sam traded
AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 5:17 pmGrayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
He is far more explosive and athletic than Sam. Sam is a better shooter but Allen is clearly the better pure athlete.
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Re: Sam traded
Sam would likely have options. At worst he would get offered a two-way contract with an NBA team. Europe would pay better than that.
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When the athletic and explosive players in the NBA look at Allen defended them are they worried? No. Not in the least. Give me a break.treesap32 wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 8:12 pmHe actually is.AggieFBObsession wrote:Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Athletic and explosive =|= good.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 7th, 2021, 8:27 amWhen the athletic and explosive players in the NBA look at Allen defended them are they worried? No. Not in the least. Give me a break.treesap32 wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 8:12 pmHe actually is.AggieFBObsession wrote:Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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I don’t know, but Sam Merrill might not want to be defended by Grayson Allen.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 7th, 2021, 8:27 amWhen the athletic and explosive players in the NBA look at Allen defended them are they worried? No. Not in the least. Give me a break.treesap32 wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 8:12 pmHe actually is.AggieFBObsession wrote:Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Not if he doesn't want to get sucker punched.dogie wrote: ↑August 7th, 2021, 9:33 amI don’t know, but Sam Merrill might not want to be defended by Grayson Allen.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 7th, 2021, 8:27 amWhen the athletic and explosive players in the NBA look at Allen defended them are they worried? No. Not in the least. Give me a break.treesap32 wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 8:12 pmHe actually is.AggieFBObsession wrote:Grayson Allen athletic/explosive?Yossarian wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:56 pmAllen is a much more athletic, explosive player.AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑August 6th, 2021, 2:36 pmHe's at least as capable as Grayson Allen. Let's see where the chips fall.
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Re: Sam traded
Athletic and explosive are dumb media descriptions. Someone can be very “athletic and explosive” and not have a prayer in the nba. Someone can not be that explosive relative to the description people make and a great nba player.
On the other hand all pro athletes are athletic by definition.
So those terms are meaningless relative to measurables like agility, speed, jumping ability, etc.
In my opinion
On the other hand all pro athletes are athletic by definition.
So those terms are meaningless relative to measurables like agility, speed, jumping ability, etc.
In my opinion
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Re: Sam traded
The Martins both had their contracts for the upcoming season guaranteed last month but the Hornets waived Caleb. He will likely land somewhere. He gets paid 1.7 million either way..
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Re: Sam traded
He won't have to sneak, he's going to kick the door down!ineptimusprime wrote: ↑August 7th, 2021, 5:24 pmI hope Sam can find a way to sneak into the rotation.
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