yeah I don't know if I like that trade.
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yeah I don't know if I like that trade.
Jimmy for Wiggins. Not digging it.
Ya I like Buckets but not sure for [emoji639] guys plus a pick.
Well, when the rumors of GSW being interested came out, it pretty obviously had to include Wiggins. So that's not really a surprise.
You guys are forgetting what a motivated Jimmy Fucking Butler looks like.
Fair point
Spurs first game with Fox and they look good in holding off the Hawks.
Da'Aaron puts up 24 pts and 13 assists.
The reason we forget what a motivated Jimmy Fucking Butler looks like is because that is so damn rare.
The warriors will get the best version of jimmy butler for the rest of the season or two but then the end of his new $121 million over 2 years contract will near its end and he’ll start with the same bs. Also, somehow the jazz were also involved in that trade and Dennis Schroer is heading to the jazz where we likely waive him so we can continue to lose games (not that I think Schroer moves the needle but he is better than collier and Keyonte)…. Hopefully not as I like Schroer but that seems to be what the jazz do.
Either way, I’m loving a lot of these trades (except Luka to the lakers)! I love all these mixups in today’s NBA and the constant movement of players.
Yes, hopefully the Jazz land Flagg but this draft is loaded so I won’t cry if the jazz don’t. I think Ryan Smiths real target is AJ Dybantsa. Smith did foot the bill to get him to commit to byu next season so you know the jazz will be tanking next season too
Supposedly jimmy did not want to there....and kerr pissed off the trade happened too.
Pass the popcorn. Should be fun to watch.
What's the over/under on when Jimmy Buckets and Draymond throw hands
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Jimmy F'in Buter personifies what a lot of casual fans, sponsors and David Stern have been complaining about (and trying to fix) when it comes to the NBA product: it's not that compelling during the regular season because the players generally play several gears down from playoff-mode basketball, stars pick and choose when they want to play, and its generally a lot of going through the motions from Christmas to April. Then, come April 1 none of the past 6 months seemingly matter and its full-throttle basketball through June if they're lucky.
10 minute quarters will fix that LOL
He was super motivated to make excellent espresso for all the players during Covid lockdown in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by EWG
It’s almost as if their season is too long and too many teams make the playoffs
@bmills, yes, exactly. That's why I like players like D White and Payton Pritchard. Always Be Closing. So much hustle. Other teams have their own versions. Payton Pritchard for sixth man of the year!
Shams Charania reports: The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN.
I like the deal. Hunter fills a need at forward but I'll miss Niang and LeVert (both I believe were gone after this year anyway).
Apparently it also gets the Cavs below the cap and two open roster spots so they can go to the buyout market now as well.
How does this trade affect the Cavs post season chances against Boston? Asking for a friend.
More size on the wing.
You Chowds like to chuck up a million 3s, this will help stop that to some extent.
Surprised the Hawks moved Hunter. Cavs just got better.
does it mean the hawks are about to get kd?
Trae deserves to play with another big name, that's for sure.
How pissed is Klay now getting stuck on the Mavs
That trade doesn't really make the Cavs better in the regular season, as it trades two rotation players for one slightly better rotation player. But in the playoffs, when your rotation tightens up, having that slightly better player might make a difference.
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Who you calling a chowd??? And I think the opening minutes in Cleveland showed that Jaylen Brown can effectively score two pointers when he needs to. Go ahead, neutralize our role players. The stars will step up.
I'm skeptical about Jimmy at this point in his career, but a very motivated Jimmy we've seen be a force before. I don't care about losing Wiggins. He flat out disappears in games all the time since 22. Sometimes I'll be watching a game and forget he's even on our team. Warriors had to do something - so while this could work out great or flame out, that's still far more interesting than standing pat with what we have. I'm just glad we kept Kuminga.
I’d take a motivated 35yo Jimmy on my team any day of the week.
I like what the Pistons did at the deadline. It took a couple moves but they ended up with an upgrade over Sasser to run the second unit, and a second round pick. It doesn’t look like Ivey will be back for any of this season, Shroder will give them a better ball handler to run the reserves. Best of all, they did it without losing any players! He’s on an expiring contract and they can cut him loose after he helps secure A PISTONS PLAYOFF GAME! Heh.
The Pistons have been beating the teams they should, but struggling against the better teams. It was fun to watch them fight it out with the Donovan less Cavs last night. That Garland shot from the logo broke my heart. Were you watching it Bmills? I’d bet the next time they match up Allen may get a strong screen from Beef Stew. The Pistons were lucky Isaiah wasn’t on the floor for that play, I’m sure hands would have been thrown and major suspensions. He’s kinda the Laimbeer of the modern Pistons, people hate him, unless you’re a Pistons fan.
I did get a chuckle seeing Wiseman and Bagley get traded around. The Troy Weaver era of the Pistons will not be looked back on fondly. Both typical Weaver attempts at reclamation projects. Both dudes that every fourth game or so that would make a jaw dropping athletic play, then turn around and look utterly lost for long stretches.
Viva le NBA!
He looked pretty happy lighting up the Cs tonight.Quote:
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And it’s only a two year commitment. Not a bad move at all.Quote:
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Watching the Dubs game last night, Steph needs help real bad. But giving up a 1st rounder for a 35 yo when you're already the third oldest team in the NBA...
Speaking of age, LeBron is just ridiculous.
I think when this is all long and done and people have the benefit of seeing LeBron's career in the rearview this will be t he thing that puts him over the top in many eyes - his ability to be so good for so damned long. No one has ever done what he's doing, especially at his age.Quote:
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People right now are prisoners of the MJ-LeBron debate moment and can't seem to objectively step back and look at how amazing his body of work really is.
MJ may have been the peak GOAT but Lebron is the GOAT in my eyes for the reason you mention.
If you’re going with sustained greatness and longevity, I’ll take Kareem. Won Finals MVP at [emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]]. Has MJ’s ring count too.
OMFG!!! BEN IS AVAILABLE!!! BEN IS AVAILABLE!!!
LeBron hasn't just scored well the last few games, he's looked really good. Last year, LeBron really made the offense go for the Lakers. Earlier this year, he didn't seem as effective in that role. Even when he scored well, he wasn't serving as group conductor as effectively. The last few games I've seen though (including last night), he has been back to his best in that area. His timing seems to be back and his teammates are more in sync, so fewer sillier turnovers and more effective taking advantage of the pressure which he is now also generating more effectively. I've always enjoyed watching LeBron, but he was out of my top tier to watch earlier in the season (top tier save Jokic, who is in a tier of his own), but has looked back to it the last couple of times I've seen the Lakers play. Whether I'm rooting for him in a particular game or not, that's fun for me given that he's freaking 40.
In the longevity debate, I'd probably take LeBron over Kareem but it's close. That 1985 season TahoeJ points out is a good argument for Kareem and he followed it up with a great year in 85/86 too at 38 (Kareem's birthday is mid April, so he didn't turn 38/39 until after those regular seasons). But LeBron's 39 year old and 40 year old seasons have been pretty amazing for the age while simultaneously being asked to drive a lot more of the offense than Kareem was (though Kareem had more defensive impact). I think it will be easier to compare offensively with Luka's arrival, as he's going to fill the Magic role for LeBron. We will see if LeBron looks more or less impactful.
Wow. Apparently Simmons is meeting with Cleveland.