Wednesday Edition: The Boston Celtics make all the right moves
Brad Stevens remains quiet in Free Agency. Very quiet. Cam Newton had a good day; The Red Sox look to bounce back; Olympics updates; Ray bashes USWNT.
Show Notes:
Cold Open
Welcome
HEADLINES
White Birch
NBA Free Agency
200 Free Agents available
* Steph Curry will make 1/2 BILLION Dollars on the court from Warriors with new extension
* Lakers signing 11 vet minimum guys to fill roster with no money.
* Trae Young and Luka Doncic sign max extensions
* CP3 4 years $120 million with Phoenix
* Kyle Lowry $30 million a year for heat
* Jimmy Butler max extension for heat 4 years $184 million
* Duncan Robinson $90 million over 5 years
*Lonzo Ball 4 years $85 million
Guys are getting PAID
*Jarrett Allen 5 years $100 million
*TJ MConnell $35 million over 4 years
*Daniel Theis 4 years $35 million
* NErlens Noel 3 years $32 million
* Gary Trent Jr - 3 years 54 million
* Derrick Rose 3 year $43 million
* evan Fournier 4 years $78million
* Kelly Olynyk 3 years $37 million
The Cap is $112 million - 119 next season
Celtics sign no one.
* Celtics have about $24 million in practical Cap space.
Deals Celtics missed on so far
* Otto Porter Jr 1 year deal with Golden State
* PJ Tucker to the heat 2 years $15 million. Player option?
* Jeff Green $10 million 2 years to the Nuggetts. Player option
Remaining Free Agents
Kawhi Leonard
John Collins
Demar Derozen
Andre Drummond
Spencer Dinwiddile widdle
Dennis Schroder
Laurie Markkanen
Kelly Oubre
Carmelo Anthony
Possible Celtics ?
Reggie Jackson
DAnny Green
Avery Bradley
Patty Mills
Paul Millsap
Loue Williams
Victor Oladipo
JJ Redick
* Are you okay with the Celtics approach?
* Is Jayson and Jaylen okay with the approach?
- Do you expect Marcus Smart to be on this team to start the season?
- How will he handle being in the trade talks? Spoiler alert: Not well
Bak2Basics
Good day for Cam
* 1st day in pads for Patriots. Cam looked good.
11 for 17 (5 for 7 in 11 on 11's)
Jones - 9 for 14(1 for 6 in 11s with a pick)
* Belichick has said Cam is the starting QB but everyone starts on a clean slate
What does a good Cam Newton look like for the Patriots?
- He does not want to be a battering ram.
- This has to be heavily utilizing THE mis matches with Josh drawing the play in Crayon no?
- If the Red Zone offense can increase their efficiency is that enough?
2020 Ranked 24th with a 54% TD success rate.
- Very predictable. Do we trust Cam and the TE's to improve here?
* Can Cam connect on a big shot down field every other game or so?
The rest of camp
* Belichick and Harry are besties now
- Bill talked with Harry and he is working hard. Had a decent day today
*Ja Wuan Bently has popped the last few days
* Baremore looks explosive and Ronnie Perkins looks fast
* Isaiah Zuber is showing out
Red Sox try to bounce back
* Garrett Richards takes on the Detroit Tigers
- a Battle of suck. Who wins out?
Olympics
KD all time scorer for US Olympics - Really doing Carmelo dirty * leads US past Spain. Face Australia in the Semi's
GymnasticsJade Carey wins gold for floor routineSimone Biles battles back through hell to finish in 3rd in the balance beam
AthleticsValarie AllmanWomen's discus throwAthleticsAthing MuWomen's 800m
ShootingVincent HancockMen's skeet shootingShootingAmber EnglishWomen's skeet shootingShootingWilliam ShanerMen's 10m air rifleSurfingCarissa MooreWomen's shortboard
TaekwondoAnastasija ZoloticWomen's taekwondo finalWrestlingTamyra Marianna Stock MensahWomen's freestyle 68kg
USWNT upset by Canada* Big changes coming for this team. The greatest soccer team in US historyThe team is the most successful in international women's soccer, winning four Women's World Cup titles (1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019), four Olympic gold medals (1996, 2004, 2008, and 2012), and eight CONCACAF Gold Cups.
USA Mens wins Gold Cup over Mexico in extras - Ray is this the greatest Soccer team in us history?