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Mastermind Character Aesthetics: Randy Hardaway

Randy Hardaway

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Title: Ear To The Wall Fandom: Masterminds Series Characters: Randy Hardaway (others mentioned) Words: 570 Rating: General Audiences Summary: Randy listens to a conversation that he isn't supposed to hear. Additional Tags: Missing Scene, Book 1, Eavesdropping, Paranoia

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So it 12:10 AM where i live and i just finished reading Masterminds by Gordon Korman because it was my summer homework but now i really want to read the sequal but because its 12:10 AM i cant get it purchased which suuucks. So now i have to wait for later in the day to read it

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James Wiseman’s departure from college and NCAA eligibility, explained

James Wiseman is at the center of the NCAA’s biggest controversy.

Memphis has lost its star center after initially fighting the NCAA.

James Wiseman, the top-ranked freshman in college basketball and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, was deemed ineligible by the NCAA, but played in his team’s next two games after strong support from his university. Next, the Memphis Tigers’ star center was hit with a 12-game suspension from the NCAA. On Dec. 19, the freshman told Memphis he was leaving the university to instead sign with an agent, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

The Tigers’ big man found himself at the center of the sport’s biggest controversy after a bizarre situation saw him appear in a Tennessee court one hour before starring in a blowout win over Illinois-Chicago. The entire country was watching to see what happened next amid an ongoing battle for athletes’ rights and NCAA reform.

Wiseman was the headliner of the No. 1 recruiting class in the country put together by head coach Penny Hardaway. Days after the 7’ center was brilliant in his debut vs. South Carolina State, Wiseman and Memphis were notified by the NCAA that he was likely ineligible. Instead of sitting him, Memphis decided to fight back. Wiseman played against UIC and Memphis’ close loss to Oregon before the school finally decided to sit him.

How did this mess happen? This is everything you need to know about Wiseman’s eligibility battle with the NCAA that ended with the star freshman leaving college basketball.

Why did the NCAA rule Wiseman ineligible?

Wiseman’s family allegedly accepted $11,500 from Hardaway at the onset of his junior year of high school.

Before Hardaway became head coach at Memphis ahead of the 2018-19 season, he was coaching at the high school level at Memphis East. Hardaway won consecutive state championships in Tennessee before convincing Wiseman, the No. 1 recruit in America, to transfer into the school from Nashville. Hardaway provided the money to help with moving expenses for the family.

What was James Wiseman’s punishment?

Wiseman essentially got suspended one game for every thousand dollars his family accepted. In addition to the 12-game suspension, the NCAA said Wiseman must donate $11,500 to charity. What the hell?

NCAA also says Wiseman "must donate $11,500 to a charity of his choice." Wiseman will be cleared to play on Jan. 12 at South Florida. https://t.co/PCNVC5V44u

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 20, 2019

What is Hardaway’s role in the Wiseman situation?

The NCAA has identified Hardaway as a booster for Memphis. You can find the NCAA’s definition of a booster here. A key part: “Only institutional staff members are permitted to recruit prospective student-athletes. Generally, NCAA rules prohibit anyone else from contacting (calling, writing or in-person contact) prospects or the prospect’s relatives or guardian for recruiting purposes.”

Hardaway donated $1 million to the university in 2008 for a new sports hall of fame. Hardaway starred as a player for the school in the early ‘90s before going on to an iconic NBA career.

Why did Wiseman play against UIC and Oregon?

The NCAA wants to think it’s the police, but it’s not. There’s nothing they could do to prevent Wiseman from playing.

When the NCAA tells Memphis that Wiseman is ineligible, it is merely making a suggestion. The actual determination of an athlete’s eligibility has to be made by the university president. Schools always take the NCAA’s advice and sit the player for fear of retaliation by the NCAA down the road. Memphis did the opposite by telling the NCAA to get lost.

This is why it was risky/questionable for Memphis to put James Wiseman on the court tonight. Could prove costly. https://t.co/cYMs3PdHBl

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) November 9, 2019

Memphis felt pressured to sit Wiseman after his status became one of the biggest stories in sports.

Will Wiseman play again this season?

Now we know that he won’t.

What has Wiseman said about the situation?

Wiseman tweeted this after word came out that Memphis will sit him in games until the NCAA makes a ruling:

Keep The Faith, Trust God, Continue on my Path ✍ My Story isn’t Finished

— James Wiseman (@BigTicket_JW) November 14, 2019

Why were Hardaway and Wiseman in court?

Shorty after news of Wiseman’s ineligibility case became public knowledge, Hardaway and Wiseman appeared in a Shelby County, Tennessee court and got a judge to put an immediate temporary restraining order on the NCAA.

It appears Memphis did this to mostly cover their bases in the event that the NCAA eventually attempted to punish the program for playing Wiseman. Memphis only needs Wiseman eligible until early April at the latest when the college basketball season ends. Wiseman has since withdrawn the lawsuit.

What was Memphis’ defense?

This is a particularly complicated situation because Hardaway is a famous alum of the school who later became the program’s head coach. This infraction happened years before Hardaway or anyone else at the university knew that would happen.

This is how one of Wiseman’s attorneys responded to the allegations (via The Athletic):

“Their finding is arbitrary and capricious based on the law and the way the bylaws are written,” Randy Fishman, one of Wiseman’s attorneys, told The Athletic. “Nobody would’ve dreamed Penny would be the coach in 2019. He helped somebody out when he wasn’t the coach, not knowing he’d be the coach.”

The Wiseman family is also saying they moved from Nashville to Memphis so they could be closer to Wiseman’s sister.

How could the NCAA haved punished Memphis?

An NCAA tournament ban. Vacated wins. A suspension for Hardaway. The reduction of scholarships.

Memphis knew what it could one day be up against.

What was Hardaway saying about Wiseman’s eligibility?

Hardaway succinctly addressed the situation after Memphis’ win over UIC.

Penny Hardaway on James Wiseman: “He will continue to play.”

— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) November 9, 2019

The program has since changed course with the hope of getting Wiseman back on the floor this season.

How will this affect Wiseman’s NBA Draft stock?

It won’t. Wiseman will still be eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft. ESPN projects him to be the No. 1 pick in the draft. We had him at No. 9 in our mock draft in June.

There is value to not playing when it comes to NBA scouts and general managers assessing a prospect’s talent. Last season, Darius Garland went No. 5 overall after playing in just five games at Vanderbilt because of an injury. If anything, not playing can hide some of a prospect’s flaws during the evaluation process.

Why wasn’t Wiseman ruled ineligible sooner?

The NCAA ruled Wiseman eligible on May 29, according to a court filing. It later said his amateurism certificate was issued in error, but stood by its initial ruling.

Memphis received word on Oct. 31 that Wiseman was now likely ineligible. It’s likely that someone complained to the NCAA about Wiseman’s status for them to review his case again.

Can we see some Wiseman highlights?

Wiseman’s finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks vs. UIC. Watch his here:

Wiseman had 28 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks in his debut vs. South Carolina State:

Wiseman finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a Tigers loss to Oregon on Tuesday:

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NBA- Penny Hardaway

NFL- Troy Polamalu

NCAAF- Deion Sanders

NCAAB- Vince Carter

NCAAWB- Britney Griner

MLB- Prince Fielder

NHL- Wayne Gretzky

Soccer- N/A

Boxing- Zab Judah

Wrestling- Randy Savage

NBA - Dennis Rodman  NFL - Terrell Owens  NCAAF -  Reggie Bush  NCAAB - Steve Nash  NCAA(W) - n/a MLB - Rickey Henderson NHL - Chris Chelios  Soccer - n/a  Boxing - Floyd Mayweather Wrestling - Steve Austin

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George 'The Animal' Steele, WWE Hall of Famer, dead at 79

WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele died on Thursday at the age of 79. (Courtesy of WWE)

George “The Animal” Steele, the iconic World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame wrestler, passed away Thursday night at the age of 79, the WWE announced on Friday. Steele reportedly died from kidney failure and had been in and out of hospice care for nearly a year, according to TMZ.

Born William James Myers, the Michigan native received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State and master’s from Central Michigan.

Steele joined the WWE in 1967 after briefly playing football in the short-lived United Football League. Steele feuded with champion Bruno Sammartino before developing the green-tongue, turnbuckle-eating, hairy “Animal” heel gimmick he was best known for.

Steele would have a babyface run in the WWE in the mid-1980s and feuded with the “Macho Man” Randy Savage over the admiration of Miss Elizabeth, Savage’s on-screen valet and actual wife.

Steele would retire from wrestling full-time in 1988 due to Crohn’s Disease. The chronic illness forced Steele to have his colon removed in 2002.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995 and made sporadic appearances for the company following his retirement.

“WWE extends its condolences to Steele’s family, friends and fans,” the company said in a statement.

I feared him as a kid. I cheered him as a teenager I became friends w/him as an adult Never be another like George the Animal Steele pic.twitter.com/TdrIfod68i

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 17, 2017

George Steele was a one of a kind performer who could make fans smile or boo…and his competitors laugh or cry…

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

…I worked with him a lot when I first got to @WWE and was able to learn so much. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/wKbo1WCnzb

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

Got the privilege of traveling the world with George 'The Animal' Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017

More on Yahoo Sports: • Knicks owner ‘on the level’ with Donald Sterling, says Charles Oakley • Tim Hardaway’s quest to erase homophobic image • Michigan coach Harbaugh fires back after cheating accusations • College hoops Power Rankings: Beware, Duke is coming

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College Basketball Just Started. Here’s What There Is to Know So Far.

The opening week of college basketball featured some incredible individual performances, several tremendous team wins and also a number of off-the-court issues.

Unlike last November, when a select group looked like it was destined to separate from the rest of the sport, this season could be more balanced from now until Selection Sunday, when teams are picked for the N.C.A.A. tournament.

What We Learned Last Week

Cole Anthony is appointment television. Through two games, Anthony, a 6-foot-3 guard, has already broken records at North Carolina. Anthony scored 34 points in his first game at North Carolina, more than any other freshman in his debut for the program. Anthony is also the only Tar Heels freshman to post 20 points and 10 rebounds in consecutive games. He is an early favorite for the national player of the year awards.

Shaka Smart is getting back to his roots. Smart, the Texas coach, made his name at Virginia Commonwealth by playing smaller lineups that featured four perimeter players. It looks like he’s now finally set on doing the same thing at Texas. After years of having two traditional frontcourt players on the floor at the same time, Smart appears to be committed to using the versatile 6-8 sophomore Gerald Liddell at power forward in an effort to maximize both skill and spacing. “When your second-biggest guy on the floor thinks like a guard and passes like a guard, it changes things,” Smart said. “We haven’t had the personnel to play that way the past few years.” That alignment was critical in a 70-66 win at Purdue on Saturday, especially down the stretch when Texas trailed by 5 with 3 minutes 14 seconds to play. Liddell finished with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

Arizona is good at basketball again. The program has had a trying two years embroiled in the sport’s corruption scandal, but the team in Tucson is back on track on the court, at least. Arizona’s 90-69 rout of Illinois on Sunday night highlighted the Wildcats’ upside, led by the talents of the freshmen Nico Mannion, Josh Green, and Zeke Nnaji. Mannion, a 6-3 point guard, has a legitimate chance to be the best freshman floor general for Arizona since Mike Bibby helped lead the Wildcats to the 1997 national title.

What We’re Looking Forward to This Week

Amid so much more, Memphis gets a litmus test against Oregon. The Tigers are playing with fire. Memphis’s decision to play the prized freshman James Wiseman on Friday, against the University of Illinois-Chicago, just hours after he was ruled ineligible by the N.C.A.A. was a step into uncertainty. Wiseman played after a judge issued a restraining order, but the school still could face penalties. The university said in a statement that the family of Wiseman accepted $11,500 in moving expenses in 2017 from Penny Hardaway, who was a high school coach then and now coaches Memphis. A court hearing is set for Nov. 18. As that plays out, the Tigers have a game on Tuesday against an Oregon team that was picked to win the Pac-12. The neutral site game should be a good test for Memphis, which lacks experience. The Tigers start five freshmen, while the Ducks’ starting perimeter has a combined 12 years of college experience.

Villanova takes its first trip to Ohio State. Villanova Coach Jay Wright and Ohio State Coach Chris Holtmann coached against each other in the Big East when Holtmann was at Butler. With an N.C.A.A. tournament feel, the game presents the first national stage for the Villanova freshman Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his college debut against Army.

Michigan State-Seton Hall will be without at least one all-American. Both Michigan State and Seton Hall had a tough opening week. The Spartans didn’t play their best in a loss to Kentucky in the Champions Classic, and their home opener Sunday night came after the death of one of Cassius Winston’s brothers. Winston, an all-American last season, played. Seton Hall lost the all-American candidate Myles Powell to a sprained ankle on Saturday; he’s not expected to play against the Spartans. Both of these programs could make deep runs in March. Part of that is developing a supporting cast. Keep an eye on Jared Rhoden, a 6-6 sophomore for Seton Hall who has tallied double figures in each of his first two games.

More to Consider

If Auburn gets to the N.C.A.A. tournament for the third consecutive year, it’s going to be because of its defense. The Tigers smothered Davidson’s backcourt of Jon Axel Gudmundsson and Kellan Grady last week. “I think you need to start talking about J’Von McCormick, Samir Doughty and Isaac Okoro as one of the top defensive perimeters in the country,” Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl said. “They made a statement.” Axel Gudmundsson and Grady averaged a combined 34.2 points last season.

St. Mary’s missed the N.C.A.A. tournament in 2016 and 2018 because of a lackluster nonconference schedule. That’s why the Gaels’ win over Wisconsin last week in South Dakota was so critical. “For us, you can’t get a better win to open a season than that,” said Coach Randy Bennett, who said his team changed its scheduling in response to how the N.C.A.A. adjusted its selections for the tournament.

Games to Watch This Week

All times are Eastern.

Tuesday Oregon vs. Memphis (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Oklahoma vs. Oregon State (11 p.m., ESPN2)

Wednesday Louisiana State at V.C.U. (6 p.m., ESPN2), Villanova at Ohio State (7 p.m., FS1)

Thursday Michigan State at Seton Hall (8:30 p.m., FS1).

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Russell Westbrook trades: Hornets, Houston Rockets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Miami Heat and more

This NBA Free Agency window has been one of the most memorable ones in a few years. The window kicked off in spectacular fashion on Sunday, with a flurry of trades taking place is just hours after the window was open. And that trend has carried on in the following days.

Come Saturday, one would’ve thought that the window was finally done, but no. Another blockbuster move took place- Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. And there may be one final big move to go- Russell Westbrook is set to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It is time to bring out ESPN’s Trade Machine, and find out which teams can land Westbrook:

#1 Westbrook off to the Hornets

While I DO NOT want to trade Westbrook, my friend made this and said to include two of Charlotte’s first rounders. How do y’all feel about this??? pic.twitter.com/cAlaghvSgs

— Tyler (@t_blac3) July 6, 2019

That is a decent trade right there! Oklahoma get some young assets that they could use for their rebuild, as well a few first rounders. And Westbrook gets to play under Michael Jordan.

#2 Houston Rockets get to pair Westbrook and Harden

Westbrook to Houston. Makes the most sense like this. OKC sheds 25 million a yr after Gordon leaves or they can trade at deadline. Throw in some picks for OKC. Win win for both teams. pic.twitter.com/1xZL2bkTji

— Randy Douglas (@Sbreezy327) July 7, 2019

In fact, there is actual interest in Westbrook from the Rockets. But just not a substantial one. This trade works out pretty well for the Thunder, though.

#3 The Bulls land Westbrook

Westbrook in Chicago? Time Bulls compete. Otto gives OKC pathway to cap relief, and youth in White, or a non-point if 3rd team involved given Gilgeous-Alexander trade. Bulls: Westbrook, LaVine, Valentine, Markennnan, Carter OKC: Gilgeous-Alexander, White, Otto, Gallinari, Adams pic.twitter.com/emy0XiNta9

— Da BballJones (@DBballjones) July 7, 2019

Not a particularly nice trade for the Thunder, they will be looking for better assets here.

#4 Westbrook to Cavaliers

Heard that Westbrook could possibly be traded after this Paul George. Would you do this trade Cavs fans? (I would also send a 1st round pick or two if we have any) pic.twitter.com/47eGHTPSyQ

— Josh P (@perpanator) July 6, 2019

All you see here are expiring contracts, so the Cavaliers may not find this trade as attractive.

#5 Miami Heat get Westbrook

Here is a trade I drew up for the #Heat to acquire Westbrook

In this trade I have the #Heat trading 3 first round picks as well (2020,2022,2024) pic.twitter.com/QmflLJlKxF

— Dylan Mehl (@SHSDylan) July 6, 2019

Pat Riley has a big array of contracts on his books, so various trade deals could be proposed here.

#6 The Mavericks land Westbrook

I think that’d be great though I’m not sure Miami still wants to do it.

Flipping Lee and Hardaway (only big enough $) for Russell outright seems dumb. But the Trade Machine likes it for Dallas! Maybe we can trade Westbrook to someone else later. New York or Phoenix maybe? pic.twitter.com/VeMaEC6dnh

— MavsRacoon (@MaverickRacoon) July 6, 2019

A trade that the Dallas Mavericks will surely love.

#7 Westbrook off to Orlando

Should the @OrlandoMagic trade for Russell Westbrook? pic.twitter.com/sEaR89RsdZ

— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) July 7, 2019

Another move for Markelle Fultz, and the Thunder get a decent player in Aaron Gordon as well. An all-round good trade for them.

#8 Westbrook to DC

This one I don’t like as much. Could the #Wizards go all in on a Beal/Westbrook combo? (Wiz throwing in lots of picks) pic.twitter.com/01nW5Tg007

— NBATradeIdeas (@NBATradeTalk1) July 7, 2019

Remains to be seen how John Wall performs post his Achilles injury, but beyond that, a lot of first-rounders in this deal for the Thunder.

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Russell Westbrook trades: Hornets, Houston Rockets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Miami Heat and more

This NBA Free Agency window has been one of the most memorable ones in a few years. The window kicked off in spectacular fashion on Sunday, with a flurry of trades taking place is just hours after the window was open. And that trend has carried on in the following days.

Come Saturday, one would’ve thought that the window was finally done, but no. Another blockbuster move took place- Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. And there may be one final big move to go- Russell Westbrook is set to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It is time to bring out ESPN’s Trade Machine, and find out which teams can land Westbrook:

#1 Westbrook off to the Hornets

While I DO NOT want to trade Westbrook, my friend made this and said to include two of Charlotte’s first rounders. How do y’all feel about this??? pic.twitter.com/cAlaghvSgs

— Tyler (@t_blac3) July 6, 2019

That is a decent trade right there! Oklahoma get some young assets that they could use for their rebuild, as well a few first rounders. And Westbrook gets to play under Michael Jordan.

#2 Houston Rockets get to pair Westbrook and Harden

Westbrook to Houston. Makes the most sense like this. OKC sheds 25 million a yr after Gordon leaves or they can trade at deadline. Throw in some picks for OKC. Win win for both teams. pic.twitter.com/1xZL2bkTji

— Randy Douglas (@Sbreezy327) July 7, 2019

In fact, there is actual interest in Westbrook from the Rockets. But just not a substantial one. This trade works out pretty well for the Thunder, though.

#3 The Bulls land Westbrook

Westbrook in Chicago? Time Bulls compete. Otto gives OKC pathway to cap relief, and youth in White, or a non-point if 3rd team involved given Gilgeous-Alexander trade. Bulls: Westbrook, LaVine, Valentine, Markennnan, Carter OKC: Gilgeous-Alexander, White, Otto, Gallinari, Adams pic.twitter.com/emy0XiNta9

— Da BballJones (@DBballjones) July 7, 2019

Not a particularly nice trade for the Thunder, they will be looking for better assets here.

#4 Westbrook to Cavaliers

Heard that Westbrook could possibly be traded after this Paul George. Would you do this trade Cavs fans? (I would also send a 1st round pick or two if we have any) pic.twitter.com/47eGHTPSyQ

— Josh P (@perpanator) July 6, 2019

All you see here are expiring contracts, so the Cavaliers may not find this trade as attractive.

#5 Miami Heat get Westbrook

Here is a trade I drew up for the #Heat to acquire Westbrook

In this trade I have the #Heat trading 3 first round picks as well (2020,2022,2024) pic.twitter.com/QmflLJlKxF

— Dylan Mehl (@SHSDylan) July 6, 2019

Pat Riley has a big array of contracts on his books, so various trade deals could be proposed here.

#6 The Mavericks land Westbrook

I think that’d be great though I’m not sure Miami still wants to do it.

Flipping Lee and Hardaway (only big enough $) for Russell outright seems dumb. But the Trade Machine likes it for Dallas! Maybe we can trade Westbrook to someone else later. New York or Phoenix maybe? pic.twitter.com/VeMaEC6dnh

— MavsRacoon (@MaverickRacoon) July 6, 2019

A trade that the Dallas Mavericks will surely love.

#7 Westbrook off to Orlando

Should the @OrlandoMagic trade for Russell Westbrook? pic.twitter.com/sEaR89RsdZ

— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) July 7, 2019

Another move for Markelle Fultz, and the Thunder get a decent player in Aaron Gordon as well. An all-round good trade for them.

#8 Westbrook to DC

This one I don’t like as much. Could the #Wizards go all in on a Beal/Westbrook combo? (Wiz throwing in lots of picks) pic.twitter.com/01nW5Tg007

— NBATradeIdeas (@NBATradeTalk1) July 7, 2019

Remains to be seen how John Wall performs post his Achilles injury, but beyond that, a lot of first-rounders in this deal for the Thunder.

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Russell Westbrook trades: Hornets, Houston Rockets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Miami Heat and more

This NBA Free Agency window has been one of the most memorable ones in a few years. The window kicked off in spectacular fashion on Sunday, with a flurry of trades taking place is just hours after the window was open. And that trend has carried on in the following days.

Come Saturday, one would’ve thought that the window was finally done, but no. Another blockbuster move took place- Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. And there may be one final big move to go- Russell Westbrook is set to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It is time to bring out ESPN’s Trade Machine, and find out which teams can land Westbrook:

#1 Westbrook off to the Hornets

While I DO NOT want to trade Westbrook, my friend made this and said to include two of Charlotte’s first rounders. How do y’all feel about this??? pic.twitter.com/cAlaghvSgs

— Tyler (@t_blac3) July 6, 2019

That is a decent trade right there! Oklahoma get some young assets that they could use for their rebuild, as well a few first rounders. And Westbrook gets to play under Michael Jordan.

#2 Houston Rockets get to pair Westbrook and Harden

Westbrook to Houston. Makes the most sense like this. OKC sheds 25 million a yr after Gordon leaves or they can trade at deadline. Throw in some picks for OKC. Win win for both teams. pic.twitter.com/1xZL2bkTji

— Randy Douglas (@Sbreezy327) July 7, 2019

In fact, there is actual interest in Westbrook from the Rockets. But just not a substantial one. This trade works out pretty well for the Thunder, though.

#3 The Bulls land Westbrook

Westbrook in Chicago? Time Bulls compete. Otto gives OKC pathway to cap relief, and youth in White, or a non-point if 3rd team involved given Gilgeous-Alexander trade. Bulls: Westbrook, LaVine, Valentine, Markennnan, Carter OKC: Gilgeous-Alexander, White, Otto, Gallinari, Adams pic.twitter.com/emy0XiNta9

— Da BballJones (@DBballjones) July 7, 2019

Not a particularly nice trade for the Thunder, they will be looking for better assets here.

#4 Westbrook to Cavaliers

Heard that Westbrook could possibly be traded after this Paul George. Would you do this trade Cavs fans? (I would also send a 1st round pick or two if we have any) pic.twitter.com/47eGHTPSyQ

— Josh P (@perpanator) July 6, 2019

All you see here are expiring contracts, so the Cavaliers may not find this trade as attractive.

#5 Miami Heat get Westbrook

Here is a trade I drew up for the #Heat to acquire Westbrook

In this trade I have the #Heat trading 3 first round picks as well (2020,2022,2024) pic.twitter.com/QmflLJlKxF

— Dylan Mehl (@SHSDylan) July 6, 2019

Pat Riley has a big array of contracts on his books, so various trade deals could be proposed here.

#6 The Mavericks land Westbrook

I think that’d be great though I’m not sure Miami still wants to do it.

Flipping Lee and Hardaway (only big enough $) for Russell outright seems dumb. But the Trade Machine likes it for Dallas! Maybe we can trade Westbrook to someone else later. New York or Phoenix maybe? pic.twitter.com/VeMaEC6dnh

— MavsRacoon (@MaverickRacoon) July 6, 2019

A trade that the Dallas Mavericks will surely love.

#7 Westbrook off to Orlando

Should the @OrlandoMagic trade for Russell Westbrook? pic.twitter.com/sEaR89RsdZ

— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) July 7, 2019

Another move for Markelle Fultz, and the Thunder get a decent player in Aaron Gordon as well. An all-round good trade for them.

#8 Westbrook to DC

This one I don’t like as much. Could the #Wizards go all in on a Beal/Westbrook combo? (Wiz throwing in lots of picks) pic.twitter.com/01nW5Tg007

— NBATradeIdeas (@NBATradeTalk1) July 7, 2019

Remains to be seen how John Wall performs post his Achilles injury, but beyond that, a lot of first-rounders in this deal for the Thunder.

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Chicago @ Miami - Michael Jordan 50 pts - 1996 Full Game

Chicago @ Miami – Michael Jordan 50 pts – 1996 Full Game

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Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 6 November 1996, regular season 1996-97, full game.

Roster chicago : michael jordan, scottie pippen, dennis rodman, toni kukoc, luc longley, ron harper, steve kerr, randy brown, bill wennington, jud buechler.

Roster miami : alonzo mourning, tim hardaway, dan majerle, sasha danilovic, kurt thomas, p j brown, voshon lenard,…

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James Wiseman’s NCAA eligibility, explained

James Wiseman is at the center of the NCAA’s biggest controversy.

This is what you need to know about the Memphis center’s eligibility status.

The top ranked freshman in college basketball and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has been deemed ineligible by the NCAA, but continues to play after strong support from his university.

Memphis Tigers center James Wiseman now finds himself at the center of the sport’s biggest controversy after a bizarre weekend that saw him appear in a Tennessee court one hour before starring in a blowout win over Illinois-Chicago. The entire country is watching to see what happens next amid an ongoing battle for athletes’ rights and NCAA reform.

Wiseman was the headliner of the No. 1 recruiting class in the country put together by head coach Penny Hardaway. Days after the 7-foot center was brilliant in his debut vs. South Carolina State, Wiseman and Memphis were notified by the NCAA that he was likely ineligible. Instead of sitting him, Memphis decided to fight back.

How did this mess happen and where does it go from here? This is everything you need to know about Wiseman’s eligibility battle with the NCAA.

Why did the NCAA rule James Wiseman ineligible?

Wiseman’s family allegedly accepted $11,500 from Hardaway at the onset of his junior year of high school.

Before Hardaway became head coach at Memphis ahead of the 2018-19 season, he was coaching at the high school level at Memphis East. Hardaway won consecutive state championships in Tennessee before convincing Wiseman, the No. 1 recruit in America, to transfer into the school from Nashville. Hardaway provided the money to help with moving expenses for the family.

What is Penny Hardaway’s role in the Wiseman situation?

The NCAA has identified Hardaway as a booster for Memphis. You can find the NCAA’s definition of a booster here. A key part: “Only institutional staff members are permitted to recruit prospective student-athletes. Generally, NCAA rules prohibit anyone else from contacting (calling, writing or in-person contact) prospects or the prospect’s relatives or guardian for recruiting purposes.”

Hardaway donated $1 million to the university in 2008 for a new sports hall of fame. Hardaway starred as a player for the school in the early ‘90s before going on to an iconic NBA career.

Why is Wiseman still playing?

The NCAA wants to think it’s the police, but it’s not. There’s nothing they can do to prevent Wiseman from playing.

When the NCAA tells Memphis that Wiseman is ineligible, it is merely making a suggestion. The actual determination of an athlete’s eligibility has to be made by the university president. Schools always take the NCAA’s advice and sit the player for fear of retaliation by the NCAA down the road. Memphis is doing the opposite and telling the NCAA to get lost.

This is why it was risky/questionable for Memphis to put James Wiseman on the court tonight. Could prove costly. https://t.co/cYMs3PdHBl

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) November 9, 2019

Why were Hardaway and Wiseman in court?

Shorty after news of Wiseman’s ineligibility case became public knowledge, Hardaway and Wiseman appeared in a Shelby County, Tennessee court and got a judge to put an immediate temporary restraining order on the NCAA.

It appears Memphis did this to mostly cover their bases in the event that the NCAA eventually attempts to punish the program for playing Wiseman. Memphis only needs Wiseman eligible until early April at the latest when the college basketball season ends. It will try to string out the case with a court injunction until then.

What is Memphis’ defense?

This is a particularly complicated situation because Hardaway is a famous alum of the school who later became the program’s head coach. This infraction happened years before Hardaway or anyone else at the university knew that would happen.

This is how one of Wiseman’s attorneys responded to the allegations (via The Athletic):

“Their finding is arbitrary and capricious based on the law and the way the bylaws are written,” Randy Fishman, one of Wiseman’s attorneys, told The Athletic. “Nobody would’ve dreamed Penny would be the coach in 2019. He helped somebody out when he wasn’t the coach, not knowing he’d be the coach.”

The Wiseman family is also saying they moved from Nashville to Memphis so they could be closer to Wiseman’s sister.

How could the NCAA punish Memphis?

An NCAA tournament ban. Vacated wins. A suspension for Hardaway. The reduction of scholarships.

Memphis knows what it could one day be up against.

What is Hardaway saying about Wiseman’s eligibility?

Hardaway succiently addressed the situation after Memphis’ win over UIC.

Penny Hardaway on James Wiseman: “He will continue to play.”

— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) November 9, 2019

How will this affect Wiseman’s NBA draft stock?

It won’t. Wiseman will still be eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft regardless of if the NCAA deems him ineligible for the current college basketball season. ESPN projects him to be the No. 1 pick in the draft. We had him at No. 9 in our mock draft in June.

Even if Memphis’ president reverses court and sits Wiseman, don’t expect it to negatively impact his draft stock too much. There is value to not playing when it comes to NBA scouts and general managers assessing a prospect’s talent. Last season, Darius Garland went No. 5 overall after playing in just five games at Vanderbilt because of an injury. If anything, not playing can hide some of a prospect’s flaws during the evaluation process.

Why wasn’t Wiseman ruled ineligible sooner?

The NCAA ruled Wiseman eligible on May 29, according to a court filing. It later said his amateurism certificate was issued in error, but stood by its initial ruling.

Memphis received word on Oct. 31 that Wiseman was now likely ineligible. It’s likely that someone complained to the NCAA about Wiseman’s status for them to review his case again.

Can we see some James Wiseman highlights?

Wiseman’s finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks vs. UIC. Watch his here:

Wiseman had 28 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in his debut vs. South Carolina State:

What does Memphis’ upcoming schedule look like?

Nov. 12 vs. Oregon

Nov. 16 vs. Alcorn State

Nov. 20 vs. Little Rock

Nov. 23 vs. Mississippi

Will Wiseman continue to play for Memphis?

For now, it sure looks like it.

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Russell Westbrook trades: Hornets, Houston Rockets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Miami Heat and more

This NBA Free Agency window has been one of the most memorable ones in a few years. The window kicked off in spectacular fashion on Sunday, with a flurry of trades taking place is just hours after the window was open. And that trend has carried on in the following days.

Come Saturday, one would’ve thought that the window was finally done, but no. Another blockbuster move took place- Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. And there may be one final big move to go- Russell Westbrook is set to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It is time to bring out ESPN’s Trade Machine, and find out which teams can land Westbrook:

#1 Westbrook off to the Hornets

While I DO NOT want to trade Westbrook, my friend made this and said to include two of Charlotte’s first rounders. How do y’all feel about this??? pic.twitter.com/cAlaghvSgs

— Tyler (@t_blac3) July 6, 2019

That is a decent trade right there! Oklahoma get some young assets that they could use for their rebuild, as well a few first rounders. And Westbrook gets to play under Michael Jordan.

#2 Houston Rockets get to pair Westbrook and Harden

Westbrook to Houston. Makes the most sense like this. OKC sheds 25 million a yr after Gordon leaves or they can trade at deadline. Throw in some picks for OKC. Win win for both teams. pic.twitter.com/1xZL2bkTji

— Randy Douglas (@Sbreezy327) July 7, 2019

In fact, there is actual interest in Westbrook from the Rockets. But just not a substantial one. This trade works out pretty well for the Thunder, though.

#3 The Bulls land Westbrook

Westbrook in Chicago? Time Bulls compete. Otto gives OKC pathway to cap relief, and youth in White, or a non-point if 3rd team involved given Gilgeous-Alexander trade. Bulls: Westbrook, LaVine, Valentine, Markennnan, Carter OKC: Gilgeous-Alexander, White, Otto, Gallinari, Adams pic.twitter.com/emy0XiNta9

— Da BballJones (@DBballjones) July 7, 2019

Not a particularly nice trade for the Thunder, they will be looking for better assets here.

#4 Westbrook to Cavaliers

Heard that Westbrook could possibly be traded after this Paul George. Would you do this trade Cavs fans? (I would also send a 1st round pick or two if we have any) pic.twitter.com/47eGHTPSyQ

— Josh P (@perpanator) July 6, 2019

All you see here are expiring contracts, so the Cavaliers may not find this trade as attractive.

#5 Miami Heat get Westbrook

Here is a trade I drew up for the #Heat to acquire Westbrook

In this trade I have the #Heat trading 3 first round picks as well (2020,2022,2024) pic.twitter.com/QmflLJlKxF

— Dylan Mehl (@SHSDylan) July 6, 2019

Pat Riley has a big array of contracts on his books, so various trade deals could be proposed here.

#6 The Mavericks land Westbrook

I think that’d be great though I’m not sure Miami still wants to do it.

Flipping Lee and Hardaway (only big enough $) for Russell outright seems dumb. But the Trade Machine likes it for Dallas! Maybe we can trade Westbrook to someone else later. New York or Phoenix maybe? pic.twitter.com/VeMaEC6dnh

— MavsRacoon (@MaverickRacoon) July 6, 2019

A trade that the Dallas Mavericks will surely love.

#7 Westbrook off to Orlando

Should the @OrlandoMagic trade for Russell Westbrook? pic.twitter.com/sEaR89RsdZ

— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) July 7, 2019

Another move for Markelle Fultz, and the Thunder get a decent player in Aaron Gordon as well. An all-round good trade for them.

#8 Westbrook to DC

This one I don’t like as much. Could the #Wizards go all in on a Beal/Westbrook combo? (Wiz throwing in lots of picks) pic.twitter.com/01nW5Tg007

— NBATradeIdeas (@NBATradeTalk1) July 7, 2019

Remains to be seen how John Wall performs post his Achilles injury, but beyond that, a lot of first-rounders in this deal for the Thunder.

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自由市場爭霸指南 大西洋組球隊篇

作者： JGT

簡單用五篇列出了各位置幾名比較重要的自由球員後，換個角度從球隊的視角來看看自由市場，本系列會從球隊的未來薪資架構來去探討該球隊的可能補強與操盤方向，也會更詳細的列出每一支球隊究竟有哪些球員將會投入市場。

NBA總共將30支球隊平均分配在6組，本文將先從東區大西洋組開始介紹，本季這組雖然有著波士頓塞爾提克與多倫多暴龍兩隊強佔東區前四種子的兩個席位，但另外三支隊伍紐約尼克、費城七六人、布魯克林籃網名列NBA倒數前六名，實力落差非常懸殊。

塞爾提克在籃網的「幫助」下不但一邊角逐總冠軍另一邊還順勢重建；暴龍許多重點戰力的合約都將在暑假到期面臨「只有現在」的煩惱；尼克究竟是要力圖振作還是要打掉重練「陷入了兩難」；七六人培養出贏球氛圍後重建進入尾聲只需等著潛力股們一一「從傷病中歸隊」；籃網則是思考著怎樣在「沒有選秀權」的情況下進行重建......

(註：1. 以下薪資結構圖來源自Basketball-Reference。2. 圖中藍字代表球隊選擇權、綠字代表球員選擇權、粉紅色字代表提前終止選擇權、斜體字球員代表已被球隊買斷。3. 明年球季預估薪資上限以稍早公布的1億100萬美元為基準。4. 自由球員U為非受限自由球員、R為受限自由球員、P為球員選擇、T為球隊選擇、ETO為提前終止合約選擇。5. 適合補強人選為個人評估，僅供參考)

波士頓塞爾提克

#薪資結構：

#自由球員：

Amir Johnson(U)、Jonas Jerebko(U)、Kelly Olynyk(R)、James Young(U)、Gerald Green(U)

波士頓雖然是美國境內繁華度名列前茅的城市，又擁有NBA歷史上最多的17座總冠軍，出產非常多的名人堂級球星，若要挑個缺點就是天候寒冷，即便有著許多優質條件，但波士頓一向都不是大咖自由球員的第一選擇，也因此為何當去年夏天明星中鋒Al Horford以4年1億1300萬美元(第四年為球員選擇權)加盟時其意義更勝提升戰力。

繼2010-11賽季後，塞爾提克再度嘗到例行賽突破50勝的滋味，也預估能夠重返大西洋組龍頭寶座，看似已經是支頂尖強隊的背後，事實���這支球隊仍「重建未完」，從上面的薪資結構圖可以看見17-18賽季暫時擁有接近3000萬美元的薪資空間，若將下個賽季即將入隊的兩名16梯首輪中段新秀Guerschon Yabusele與Ante Zizic兩人，也預估還有2700萬美元，假設一切順利手中的籃網首輪籤選到17梯狀元，仍然有大約2000萬美元左右的空間能運用，在Olynyk不確定是否有必要留下的情況下，這樣的薪資空間足夠讓總���Danny Ainge好好發揮。

不過看似亮麗的未來，背後還是有些無奈，明年賽季陣中三大後衛Isaiah Thomas、Avery Bradley、Marcus Smart都將進入合約年，今年順利挺進東區決賽也更加確立Thomas的重要性，未來開出平均年薪大約3000萬美元的頂薪合約勢在必行，屆時後兩人就有可能被迫擇一成為交易籌碼調節薪資空間；而從籃網手中獲得狀元籤也預計將留著自用並在三大超級新秀控衛Markelle Fultz、Lonzo Ball、De'Aaron Fox中做出抉擇，至於Thomas能留就留就算留不住也做足心理準備。

對球隊而言，如果能夠順利於自由市場甚至運用交易添得一名超級巨星固然是好，但同時球隊陣容上仍有不少問題要解決，像是「缺乏稱職替補控球」、「缺乏合格護框籃板長人」，物色幾名有助於填補傷口的即戰力可能會比一心運用手中的籌碼去追求「第三個巨頭」更有直接性的幫助。

#適合補強人選：

Gordon Hayward、Danilo Garllinari、Darren Collison、Aron Baynes。

多倫多暴龍

#薪資結構：

#自由球員：

Kyle Lowry(P)、Serge Ibaka(U)、Patrick Patterson(U)、PJ Tucker(U)

若非明星賽後當家主控Lowry受傷缺陣到上星期才歸隊，例行賽尾段與克里夫蘭騎士爭奪東區龍頭的球隊可能不只塞爾提克而已，前三年都打進季後賽的暴龍，容易有表現不穩定的情況發生，頭兩年都在首輪止步，去年也是跌跌撞撞才成功打進東區冠軍賽，今年在次輪就與騎士碰頭，最終慘遭橫掃出局。

今年球季的季中交易除了DeMarcus Couins交易案外，就屬暴龍與魔術的Ibaka交換Terrence Ross的交易最具有撼動NBA勢力的潛力，緊接著球團又利用不適應球隊體系的Jared Sullinger向太陽換來防守悍將Tucker，這兩筆交易的確都有補在刀口上，但更值得探討的是這兩人還正好都是合約年，也象徵了暴龍明確的表明要「拚現在」的決心。暴龍會這樣操盤的最大原因莫過於Lowry，暑假絕對會放棄下個賽季1200萬美元選擇權的Lowry將投入自由市場，貴為連兩個賽季的全明星球員，本季又能有著22.7分4.8籃板6.9助攻的成績，勢必會引起一波搶人潮，深怕著Lowry會琵琶別抱也讓球隊引入兩名合約年的即戰力以確保薪資彈性。

從上圖的薪資結構圖可以得知，暴龍下個賽季預計擁有的薪資空間大約有2300萬美元，看似龐大但光是想要留住Lowry就必須要開出一張年薪至少2500萬~3000萬美元的大合約，想要再留下Ibaka甚至Tucker就必須支付昂貴的豪華稅。

#適合補強人選：

只要成功留下Lowry，暴龍也就沒什麼必要也沒有本錢做出其他補強了。

紐約尼克

#薪資結構：

#自由球員：

Derrick Rose(U)、Sasha Vujacic(U)、Justin Holiday(U)、Ron Baker(R)

回頭看看去年暑假，再回來看看現在各隊的表現與戰績，尼克所支付的鈔票絕對跟其獲得的回饋呈現極大反差，運用了兩張千萬合約綁下Joakim Noah、Courtney Lee四年，就連Lance Thomas也以4年2700萬美元續約。無奈Noah違反聯盟禁藥規範禁賽20場，原先定位成第六人所網羅的Brandon Jennings也表態希望去到一支「想要贏球」的球隊後達成買斷協議，這支球隊從當初被預期成為東區強權現在卻成了坦克之一。

對尼克而言，並不能說去年暑假的補強方向錯誤，但最大的問題在於球團不論高層、教練團與球員三方無法能夠有明確的共識，總管Phil Jackson總是想要球隊配合著他的「三角戰術」，公然對媒體放話批評當家球星Carmelo Anthony，總教練Jeff Hornacek擅於快節奏的跑轟戰術也被迫更頻繁使用三角戰術，戰績不佳還能靠交易簽約補強，但陣中大將一一對高層表達不滿才是最大麻煩。

紐約是全美最熱鬧繁華的城市，也自然是許多喜愛鎂光燈的球員心中夢寐以求的選擇，即便現階段的尼克有著嚴重的內鬨問題，難以吸引大牌球星，但對於一些二線球員還是具有一定的吸引力，不過看禪師亟欲想要把整個尼克「徹底重組」的情況來看，也不排除會在休賽期間嘗試說服Melo放棄霸王條款，交易他出去。

「我們季外需要補進一些防守型球員。」Hornacek前陣子這樣說道，今年暑假自由市場確實有不少防守專家以及3D球員，尼克確實有機會好好的進補一下，只是回到這段文章一直講到的問題，與其想著自由市場怎麼簽怎麼補，不如想想怎麼撫平嚴重的內鬨裂痕吧！

#適合補強人選：

Jrue Holiday、Thabo Sefolosha、Greg Monroe、Mason Plumlee。

費城七六人

#薪資結構：

#自由球員：

Tiago Splitter(U)、Sergio Rodriguez(U)、Robert Covington(T)

轉眼間，七六人的擺爛重建計畫也來到了第四年，初代元老Michael Carter-Williams與Nerlens Noel也在這段期間成為交易籌碼離去，在盼望許久終於獲得的狀元郎Ben Simmons無緣在這季亮相後，被寄予重望的14梯新秀中鋒Joel Embiid利用短短37場比賽就擄獲費城球迷的芳心，無奈傷勢困擾本季再度報銷，所幸另外一名新秀Dario Saric也打出亮麗成績。

前幾年這支球隊即便球員們個人都有著無比的求勝慾望，但始終無法同心協力取勝，但這個賽季卻有明顯的進步，除了多虧Embiid激起的士氣外，或許Gerald Henderson的加盟也有起到一定的影響力，這名球員雖然生涯帳面數據平平，但一直都是公認很敬業又很有拚勁的球員，靠著他灌輸年輕球員們經驗，也加快了他們培養贏球氛圍的速度。

眼看著即將到來的選秀會將再度握有一枚探花籤，有機會在這堪稱「超級選秀大年」的梯次中獲得一名���級新人，再搭配新賽季準備復出的Simmons、Embiid，下個賽季他們會有怎樣的表現真的十分令人期待。

雖說暑假有著約5000萬美元的薪資空間，但七六人並不急著去嘗試簽下明星球員，陣中潛力股有的展現了他們的戰力價值，有的更證明了他們能夠成為球隊未來的基石，將這些薪資空間留著準備他們續約會更加實際，若真的想要給予球隊立即性的戰績提升，也可以仿效去年簽下Jerryd Bayless、Henderson這種同時可打先發又可打替補的即戰力作為年輕球員的後盾。

#適合補強人選：

Jeff Green、Taj Gibson、Amir Johnson。

布魯克林籃網

#薪資結構：

#自由球員：

Randy Foye(U)

進入重建初期的球隊通常都有個現象，那就是球員們的薪資普遍很低，與球員簽的合約也不長，就連球員們的名字可能也認不出幾個，而籃網現在就處在這個階段。但對他們來說，更悲慘的是戰績墊底手中的「準狀元籤」卻在別人的手裡，擺爛反倒是幫了別人，也因此籃網去年暑假才會簽下希望有個先發舞台的林書豪、藍領苦工Trevor Booker甚至還對兩名受限制自由球員Allen Crabbe、Tyler Johnson開出溢價合約。

2013年與塞爾提克所進行的大型交易送走的選秀權(包含2016、2018未保護首輪選秀權與今年首輪選秀權交換權)還有一年的副作用，也因此籃網並沒有任何的理由於下個賽季「為別人」擺爛，所幸隊內上下都知道這一點，打起球來倒是格外的拚且認真，若非林書豪整個賽季因傷所困，籃網或許還不會確定是本季爐主呢！

講了這些，但回歸現實來看看下個賽季籃網的薪資結構，撇除掉Caris LeVert、Rondae Hollis-Jefferson兩名還有著球隊選擇權的新秀合約，將有八名球員進入合約年，除了期待球員們會為了下一份合約奮鬥打出更為出色的表現之外，更要觀察球團是否會針對交易價值較高的中生代球員進行交易(例如：Brook Lopez、Booker、林書豪)，以獲取更多能夠加速重建的資產。

以籃網現今���球隊戰力來說，要吸引球員加盟就已經需要端出高於市價的合約才有機會成功，更別說吸引球星加盟如同天方夜譚，但對籃網來說也不是沒有好消息！今年暑假正好是2013梯新秀們合約到期的時機，而2013選秀會又被稱為近代選秀小年的一大代表，首輪30人就有高達14人將成為受限制自由球員，球團反倒可以趁著這個機會向其中一些不受母隊重用或是母隊面臨薪資空間問題的球員提出報價，說不定還能順勢挖到寶。

#適合補強人選：

Michael Carter-Williams、Ben McLemore、Kentavious Caldwell-Pope、Tim Hardaway Jr.、Shabazz Muhammad、Nikola Mirotic、Alex Len、Kelly Olynyk。

【其他組別】

2017自由球員球隊篇(西南組)

2017自由球員球隊篇(東南組)

2017自由球於球隊篇(中央組)