Official 2015 Hoiberg NBA Speculation Thread

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Well CyTwins, if its happening today, where is Thibs going? That has to happen before Chicago can hire Fred. Im sure your sources have informed you since they seem to know all.
 
right now yes, last week when dandy claimed they did no

If you asked the media if the staff or JP knows Fred's decision right now you think they're going to say yes? Even Jeremy said last night the staff didn't know. You think they just found out this morning?
 
I don't think he was wrong about either of those. Fred and the staff have known since he said it and if someone says anything else I think they are misinformed. I know you don't believe that but like I said, this will be one of those "worst kept secrets" type things when it all comes out

You have sources better than Jeremy? He said explicitly that 2/3 of the original rumor was wrong. I'm skeptical his deal with Chicago was essentially wrapped up last week but thats possible.

Like all rumors there was probably a nugget of truth, Fred & Chicago in talks, Jamie and staff preparing for a coaching search, etc. People in the AD heard bit and pieces, filled in a ton of gaps, and then leaked it like crazy. A lot of people heard the same thing Dandy did.

Not hating on anyone, I come here for those rumors, just the most likely scenario to me.
 
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No, I was just curious as to the significance of the IP address. Why was it being brought up in this thread, that's all.

It belongs to the person who changed the "Head Coach" value on Freddy's wikipedia page back to "Iowa State" from "Chicago Bulls"
 
What I don't understand is Fred basically asked JP for the job, right? So at the time JP held all the power yet the NBA buyout was only 500k. Once Fred got his first new deal why wasn't the buyout increased? It's not like Fred would bail after two years because of the NBA buyout being $2 million or something. Plus it's not like Fred was going to pay that - whoever hires him would pay Iowa State. If an NBA team wanted him bad enough $2 million isn't that much.

I have been having the same thoughts. Was Fred really going to walk, was Jamie nieve? If the biggest threat was him going to the NBA, ISU should be compensated for that. The fact the buyout is only $500k makes no sense.
 
It belongs to the person who changed the "Head Coach" value on Freddy's wikipedia page back to "Iowa State" from "Chicago Bulls"

Ah, got it. I suppose I could have figured that out if I had dug deeper. Just thought it would be quicker if I asked you. Thanks.
 
Isn't the fact that Thibbs hasn't been let go a good sign? They can't do anything until they get rid of Thibs first.
 
I have been having the same thoughts. Was Fred really going to walk, was Jamie nieve? If the biggest threat was him going to the NBA, ISU should be compensated for that. The fact the buyout is only $500k makes no sense.

ISU was in no position to call the shots with Hoiberg. So JP should have inserted a 2 million NBA buyout clause? And what if Fred has said "I am not signing that"?
 
I have been having the same thoughts. Was Fred really going to walk, was Jamie nieve? If the biggest threat was him going to the NBA, ISU should be compensated for that. The fact the buyout is only $500k makes no sense.

These contracts are negotiations. Maybe Fred doesn't sign contract with a $2 mil NBA buyout?
 
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You have sources better than Jeremy? He said explicitly that 2/3 of the original rumor was wrong. I'm skeptical his deal with Chicago was essentially wrapped up last week but thats possible.

Like all rumors there was probably a nugget of truth, Fred & Chicago in talks, Jamie and staff preparing for a coaching search, etc. People in the AD heard bit and pieces, filled in a ton of gaps, and then leaked it like crazy. A lot of people heard the same thing Dandy did.

Not hating on anyone, I come here for those rumors, just the most likely scenario to me.

Absolutely not. I don't believe I am wrong on this one though. If anyone thinks that JP and staff don't know Fred's plan for sure I think they are misinformed
 
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