NBA Season 18-19: General Thread

[Underdog]

@rickyrubio9: ... Joe Ingles had two coffees this am league source tell Ricky

@rickyrubio9: ... so far, my code to get in to the practice facility worked.

@rickyrubio9: ... 1h left, If I turn my phone on airplane mode, does it count?

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: The Clippers are waiving center Marcin Gortat

[saclare]

ROFLLL

https://twitter.com/Raptors/status/1093549087645974528

[Underdog]

@wojespn: The Clippers are trading Mike Muscala to the Lakers for Michael Beasley and Ivica Zubac, league sources tell ESPN.

@wojespn: The Kings have traded Skal Labissiere to the Blazers for Caleb Swanigan, league source tells ESPN.

@MyMikeCheck: Grizzlies trading Shelvin Mack to Atlanta for guard Tyler Dorsey.

[Underdog]

@TheSteinLine: The Pelicans and Lakers have had no Anthony Davis trade conversations today, according to league sources

[saclare]

Tracy McGrady looks like he wants to strangle Rachel Nichols. She is enamored with some dumbass trade "button" that blasts steam cannons. It's so stupid and annoying.

[Underdog]

@BA_Turner: Lakers will now seriously look at signing Carmelo Anthony, per source

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@BA_Turner: Lakers will now seriously look at signing Carmelo Anthony, per source

Why get Davis when you can get Melo Yellow?

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Orlando is sending Jonathon Simmons, OKC first-round pick, and Cleveland second-round pick for Fultz.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@ShamsCharania: Orlando is sending Jonathon Simmons, OKC first-round pick, and Cleveland second-round pick for Fultz.

They gave up a first rounder for a guy with the yips? I guess a team like Orlando has to take chances because they will never sign FA’s. Hopefully a change of scenery gets Fultz going.

[Underdog]

@ChrisBHaynes: Los Angeles Clippers plan to waive guard Milos Teodosic, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

[NeedlesKane]

Fultz to the Magic. That's surprising to me.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by BPo001

They gave up a first rounder for a guy with the yips? I guess a team like Orlando has to take chances because they will never sign FA’s. Hopefully a change of scenery gets Fultz going.

The upside of a former #1 overall getting it together is more enticing than a late first rounder. Good roll of the dice for Orlando.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Reporting with @IanBegley: The Knicks and center Enes Kanter are working on a separation that could be completed as soon as today.

[Underdog]

@joevardon: Anthony Davis’ agent Rich Paul tells me Davis is not being traded today

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@wojespn: Reporting with @IanBegley: The Knicks and center Enes Kanter are working on a separation that could be completed as soon as today.

Marc Stein: The Knicks plan to keep DeAndre Jordan but intend to grant Wes Matthews a buyout once the trade deadline passes, league sources say. Matthews is at the top of the buyout brigade with expected interest from Indiana, Golden State, Houston and maybe more. –

Someone else reported Indiana is the front runner to land Wes.

[Underdog]

@SeanDeveney: The Hornets were not able to find a trade partner for Frank Kaminsky, source tells SN. He is expected to be a buyout candidate in Charlotte.

@MarcJSpearsESPN: Celtics trade guard Jabari Bird to Hawks for cash, source said. Atlanta expected to waive Bird.

[Underdog]

GREATNESS: https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/s...00424739901440

[DevinHarriswillstart]

SIMMONS, A FIRST AND SECOND FOR A GUY THAT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL ANYMORE. That one is shocking. Magic need to fire their GM.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Underdog

GREATNESS: https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNBA/s...00424739901440

I love the internet.

[BPo001]

AD staying put. Looks like Boston will have their chance to get him. Should be a fun offseason!

[BPo001]

The Knicks are releasing Enes Kanter, league source tells ESPN.
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[EricaLubarsky]

Kanter, Gortat, and Lopez all waived.

None of them great, but all decent guys who could play backup center to tide us over until KP returns.

Any of them better than Mejri? Probably not, but if they want to move on or if Mejri isn't available, I'd take any of them.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Bring spalding back instead please.

[Skywalker]

Lopez is the best one by far and the only one I'd want, doubt he has any interest though

[EricaLubarsky]

I love that Pelicans trolled Lakers

Now Lakers are desperate and are looking at Melo. Whole team now knows that LeBron would throw them under a bus to be able to cut in line to a better team. Lakers are 2.5 games out of the playoffs, the lockerroom hates LeBron, and their solution is to sign Carmelo.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I love that Pelicans trolled Lakers

Now Lakers are desperate and are looking at Melo. Whole team now knows that LeBron would throw them under a bus to be able to cut in line to a better team. Lakers are 2.5 games out of the playoffs, the lockerroom hates LeBron, and their solution is to sign Carmelo.

I love it too, but why would any player want to go to NOLA after that? I’d love to be a fly in the wall in that locker room. It’s going to be pure gold.

[BPo001]

All star draft underway. Does Lebron pick the guys he wants to come to LA? Does he take Dirk or D Whistle?

[EricaLubarsky]

Also, I didn't see that Magic traded for Markelle Fultz. Cost them a first and a second rounder.

Magic really are going to be the team for players who are injured, headcases, or both.

[Scoobay]

Originally Posted by BPo001

All star draft underway. Does Lebron pick the guys he wants to come to LA? Does he take Dirk or D Whistle?

Giannis takes Dirk

Giannis to Dallas in 2021 confirmed

[sefant77]

Well, Giannis had no choice anyway....Lebron picked the "special reserve" first and picked Wade

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Well, Giannis had no choice anyway....Lebron picked the "special reserve" first and picked Wade

They should have made it a snake draft. LeBron’s team is far superior. I thought LeBron might take Dirk since this would be the first and only team he could have been on a living legends team. Plus he could go against his banana boat buddy. Glad Vucivic gets to be on Dirk’s team though.

[Skywalker]

I think Giannis would've picked Dirk anyway tbh

[BPo001]

I guess Wes signed with Indiana?

Scott Agness: Thad Young on adding Wes Matthews: “Perfect pickup for us. … He brings toughness and embodies what we’re about here.” – via Twitter ScottAgness

[ozmavs123]

Originally Posted by saclare

Tracy McGrady looks like he wants to strangle Rachel Nichols. She is enamored with some dumbass trade "button" that blasts steam cannons. It's so stupid and annoying.

I find Rachel Nichols to be annoying in general. On the other hand, I enjoy listening to TMac.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by ozmavs123

I find Rachel Nichols to be annoying in general. On the other hand, I enjoy listening to TMac.

TRADE CRANK

TMac and eventually all other co-hosts heads go down in embarrassment.

I 100% agree with you. She used to be one of the top reporters but is fairly annoying as a host on TV.

[Underdog]

@ShamsCharania: Sources: The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Alex Abrines.

[Underdog]

@wojespn: Jeremy Lin is finalizing a buyout with Atlanta, clearing the way for him to sign with Toronto, agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery tell ESPN.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@wojespn: Jeremy Lin is finalizing a buyout with Atlanta, clearing the way for him to sign with Toronto, agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery tell ESPN.

Nice pickup for them, especially with Van Vleet out. He’s regressed some this season too

[EricaLubarsky]

https://twitter.com/paul_hq/status/1...432921088?s=21