NBA Season 18-19: General Thread

[saclare]

Love a good vino. But yes, a vintage 1447 would likely taste like gritty ass.

[MavzMan]

I missed the TNT crew discussion after the big KP trade. They talk about here but I find the AD discussion a ton more interesting. The beginning is KP and start at 3:12 for AD, Lakers, collusion, and tampering talk. I see both sides but I lean more towards the Chuckster just because it's bad for the league in general.

Inside the NBA - The crew talks about Kristaps Porzingis trade to Mavericks | January 31, 2019

Thoughts???

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by MavzMan

I missed the TNT crew discussion after the big KP trade. They talk about here but I find the AD discussion a ton more interesting. The beginning is KP and start at 3:12 for AD, Lakers, collusion, and tampering talk. I see both sides but I lean more towards the Chuckster just because it's bad for the league in general.

Inside the NBA - The crew talks about Kristaps Porzingis trade to Mavericks | January 31, 2019

Thoughts???

Chuck told it like it is. These agents colluding to build super teams is BS, and it's cheating the fans of all other teams.

[j0Shi]

League is just wild right now. Kyrie might not stay in Boston, and of course Lakers now essentially the only viable target for AD. Well played, sucker.

[saclare]

The league has a problem. Get used to it as they all are locked up until after the 2023-2024 season. Best of luck maintaining competitive balance.

[Bryan_Wilson]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCfTWtAbFG/

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Sources: The Lakers have offered the Pelicans two of their talented young players -- among Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, Josh Hart -- with Rondo or Stephenson as core parts of a deal. For Pelicans, these have not been remotely serious offers.

@wojespn: In the Lakers first offer to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis, LA offered Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and a first-round pick.

@wojespn: As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Thursday, Lakers have yet to offer multiple first-round picks in any deal, or salary cap relief, league sources tell ESPN. Lakers offering several different deal ideas, but none serious enough for a Pelicans counter yet, sources said.

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: As uncertainty surrounds Lakers into deadline week, several veterans -- including Michael Beasley -- had an emotionally-charged verbal exchange with head coach Luke Walton postgame tonight, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. It stopped short of turning physical.

@ShamsCharania: In postgame locker room, Luke Walton preached to players on playing unselfishly, sources said, when several veteran players snapped back. As one source described it, “Heated scene.”

@ShamsCharania: Veterans, including Beasley, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson, challenged Walton in postgame locker room, sources said. Those involved were separated before anything escalated.

@ShamsCharania: The veteran players raised their voice on topics of Walton’s playing time distribution and rotations, sources said. Hope afterward among players and coaches was that this helped cleanse issues within the team.

[BPo001]

It was only a matter of time before that locker room exploded. Too many hot heads on one team.

[sefant77]

Four mins late to the Knicks game and DSJ and DJ allready subbed out

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Four mins late to the Knicks game and DSJ and DJ allready subbed out

DSJ is gonna love NYK!

[sefant77]

Mills talking his usual bullshit...

Praising that they are able to offer two max contracts because they cleared shitty contracts THEY gave out

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by Underdog

DSJ is gonna love NYK!

Thats my hot take:
Durant and Irving decided to team up in NY. Durant demands before his signing that the Knicks re-sign his best buddy in the league DJ to a longterm contract too.

Knicks using DSJ to ship out the 7.5m contract from Lance Thomas(maybe additional Frank or even Noahs dead salary), creating the 10-12m additional cap for DJ

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Thats my hot take:
Durant and Irving decided to team up in NY. Durant demands before his signing that the Knicks re-sign his best buddy in the league DJ to a longterm contract too.

Knicks using DSJ to ship out the 7.5m contract from Lance Thomas(maybe additional Frank or even Noahs dead salary), creating the 10-12m additional cap for DJ

More like the Knicks get bumped down in the draft, end up with Ja, who puts DSJ into another Luka situation, then none of the big name FAs sign there, so they end up overpaying Harrison Barnes and Wes Matthews to hit the minimum cap threshold.

Welcome to the Knicks.

[sefant77]

Yeah Knicks pulling a Knicks would be typical but i do believe there is some 2010 Heat stuff going on and some FA signing are already settled...

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Portland has agreed to a deal to acquire Cleveland forward Rodney Hood for guards Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin and two future second-round picks, league sources tell ESPN.

@BobbyMarks42: Cleveland has turned Kyle Korver, Rodney Hood, George Hill and Sam Dekker into 7 draft selections (1 first and 6 2's).

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@wojespn: Portland has agreed to a deal to acquire Cleveland forward Rodney Hood for guards Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin and two future second-round picks, league sources tell ESPN.

@BobbyMarks42: Cleveland has turned Kyle Korver, Rodney Hood, George Hill and Sam Dekker into 7 draft selections (1 first and 6 2's).

Two second rounders? Really?

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Two second rounders? Really?

That’s what I was thinking. For Rodney Hood?

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Beyond the Lakers and Knicks, the Pelicans have been made aware of "a handful" of teams that Anthony Davis would be willing to sign long-term with upon a trade, league sources tell ESPN. Boston isn't included on that list.

@wojespn: This could help open up marketplace on a trade for Davis between now and Thursday 3 p.m. deadline, creating stronger offers to Pels. No matter destination, Davis has no plans to sign extension this summer. The plan is signing a new deal in July of 2020, once he opts out.

@wojespn: The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the teams on Davis' new extended list, league sources tell ESPN. Milwaukee hasn't inquired about a Davis trade, sources say, and its roster composition does make the pathway to a trade extremely difficult.

[sefant77]

sure.....going from NO to another garbage franchise like the Clippers

[BPo001]

Shams Charania: Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the Pelicans that he would sign long-term with the Lakers, Knicks, Bucks and Clippers if he is traded, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by sefant77

sure.....going from NO to another garbage franchise like the Clippers

Or the Knicks. I’m convinced if it weren’t for the NBA we would have the worlds tallest trashmen. All these players see is $$$.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Shams Charania: Anthony Davis’ representatives have informed the Pelicans that he would sign long-term with the Lakers, Knicks, Bucks and Clippers if he is traded, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA.

Hmm still seems like the Lakers have the best offer. I wouldn't do it though without Zubac included.

[Thebo]

I do think the Pelicans are playing with fire. I would ask for more, current offer by the Lakers is low, but I think the Pels need to get this done by trade deadline, if the Lakers add more young talent. Ainge and Boston will be lowballing in June regardless what promises he makes now. Unless there are some tricks with salary caps opening up after this season, I fail to see a reason to ignore the Lakers. Nobody seems to care about this year's draft picks either (outside top 5). Pels option right now would be to try and build around Ingram, perhaps he turns out to be in a similar situation that Oladipo was in OKC.

My personal preference would be Davis to the East. This is why Dallas sacrificed so much, in hopes to get KD to New York and weaken the West.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Bagley baby. Wow.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Pels are waiting on Lakers to overwhelm them w/ an historic haul of picks. To Nola, that means Lakers offering 4 first-round and second-round picks as part of a Davis package. Pels want to be compensated - perhaps even overcompensated - to even consider a deal with LA now.

[Underdog]

@FredKatz: Wizards say Wall developed an infection in the incision from surgery he recently had on bone spurs in his left heel. According to the Wizards’ announcement, he ruptured the Achilles recently after slipping and falling while at home.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@FredKatz: Wizards say Wall developed an infection in the incision from surgery he recently had on bone spurs in his left heel. According to the Wizards’ announcement, he ruptured the Achilles recently after slipping and falling while at home.

For a guy that relies on speed and athleticism he might be done. Dude can’t shoot to save his life.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by BPo001

For a guy that relies on speed and athleticism he might be done. Dude can’t shoot to save his life.

His contract was already looking terrible even before the injury, now it's 100% the biggest albatross in the NBA tbh

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by BPo001

For a guy that relies on speed and athleticism he might be done. Dude can’t shoot to save his life.

RIP Wizards for the next ten years.

Everything in Washington DC rots

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

RIP Wizards for the next ten years.

Everything in Washington DC rots

Drain the swamp.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Orlando Magic rookie center Mo Bamba will miss significant time with a stress fracture in his lower left leg, league sources tell ESPN. For now, there's no expectation that he will need surgery.

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Memphis is in strong talks to move franchise star Marc Gasol to Charlotte, league sources tell @TheAthletic @WatchStadium.

@ShamsCharania: Memphis will sit Marc Gasol out tonight. The Grizzlies and Hornets are still discussing framework of deal, including matching the salary necessary to meet Gasol's $24.1M contract, sources said.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@ShamsCharania: Memphis is in strong talks to move franchise star Marc Gasol to Charlotte, league sources tell @TheAthletic @WatchStadium.

@ShamsCharania: Memphis will sit Marc Gasol out tonight. The Grizzlies and Hornets are still discussing framework of deal, including matching the salary necessary to meet Gasol's $24.1M contract, sources said.

I haven’t seen anything about what Charlotte would be giving up.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Right? What in the hell would the Grizzlies want from them? I guess picks but the player choices outside of Kemba...yuck.

[sefant77]

bahahaahahaha

http://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/25933367

[j0Shi]

Nice! Some real nasty chants in a NBA arena. Who would have thought?

[BPo001]

Sources: Clippers and Sixers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, Mike Scott for Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, 2020 first-rounder, 2021 unprotected 1st via Miami and two second rounders

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Sources: Clippers and Sixers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, Mike Scott for Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, 2020 first-rounder, 2021 unprotected 1st via Miami and two second rounders

Didn't see this one coming.

[sefant77]

Clippers decided that they wont pay Harris in the summer. Also, they traded their 2019 to Boston, but its lottery protected. So missing the playoffs, they keep their pick. The incoming Heat 2021 is also really big...they could easily outbid now Lakers or Boston for Davis...