Warhead36 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 51 minutes ago, Momma There Goes That Man said: does that mean you are a hawks fan now? when he actually watches "lolol" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 4 hours ago, TryTheBeal! said: Ben Simmons is in the first year of a 5yr/170M contract.  The process is busted.  This is buy low time on Ben Simmons. This summer, the Philly FO is going to come to grips with the fact that their roster construction doesn't quite work and Simmons is the one they'll move because Embiid is a much less limited and more interesting player and a far easier sell as the franchise cornerstone despite his injury history.  I really, really wish Russell Westbrook didn't have his damn player option for 22-23 because then he would provide the perfect opportunity to pick Philly's pocket for Simmons. He'd be a massive expiring and give Philly the opportunity to escape Simmons's deal while replacing him with a "star" PG who doesn't have the same offensive limitations.  From the Wizards's end, what have we got to lose? We're not going to rebuild and this is a way to avoid it and steal value from a reeling organization. We can play defense at all and Simmons is the one big money player in the league who can both run point and change our defense that might be available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Balance. Â 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Mavs self imploding. Â Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, stevemcqueen1 said:  This is buy low time on Ben Simmons. This summer, the Philly FO is going to come to grips with the fact that their roster construction doesn't quite work and Simmons is the one they'll move because Embiid is a much less limited and more interesting player and a far easier sell as the franchise cornerstone despite his injury history.  I really, really wish Russell Westbrook didn't have his damn player option for 22-23 because then he would provide the perfect opportunity to pick Philly's pocket for Simmons. He'd be a massive expiring and give Philly the opportunity to escape Simmons's deal while replacing him with a "star" PG who doesn't have the same offensive limitations.  From the Wizards's end, what have we got to lose? We're not going to rebuild and this is a way to avoid it and steal value from a reeling organization. We can play defense at all and Simmons is the one big money player in the league who can both run point and change our defense that might be available.  You must have Morey confused with Grunfeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 The Mavericks are suddenly imploding. The GM left because he can’t get along with the professional gambler Cuban hired. Luka hates this move… almost as much as he hates Porzingas, who he refuses to pass the ball to.  Oh and Rick Carlisle just up and quit with years remaining on his contract. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Tonight the Bucks' season ends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, abdcskins said: Tonight the Bucks' season ends. all in for local DC product KD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Destino said: The Mavericks are suddenly imploding. The GM left because he can’t get along with the professional gambler Cuban hired. Luka hates this move… almost as much as he hates Porzingas, who he refuses to pass the ball to.  Oh and Rick Carlisle just up and quit with years remaining on his contract. KPRC2DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Interested to see how the Bucks are gonna blow this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 It’s remarkable how short the benches have gotten in this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hersh said: It’s remarkable how short the benches have gotten in this series. both teams only have six players that have played more than 5 minutes in this game.    Doris complimented James a harden on defense while the replay shows he clearly fouled.  Missed the ball and grabbed a Middletons hand.  lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Bucks pulling away but it just doesn't feel like this is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 This one is over. Â Bucks win. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The more game 7s the mo better. KD had to play his best game ever for the nets to win game 5. Might need similar Saturday or whenever game 7 is 24 minutes ago, Destino said: both teams only have six players that have played more than 5 minutes in this game.  the talent drop off is pretty amazing now that all the backups are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hersh said: The more game 7s the mo better. KD had to play his best game ever for the nets to win game 5. Might need similar Saturday or whenever game 7 is game 7s are a gift to basketball fans.  All are welcome.  4 minutes ago, Hersh said: the talent drop off is pretty amazing now that all the backups are in. Stunning.  Went from elite basketball to sloppy nonsense  when did we go from players leaving early is unacceptable, to all stars can leave early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 KD got tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Middleton is 58% better at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Wonder if Irving can play game 7. This series has been so back and forth, have no idea who has the edge. I'm gonna say the Nets win regardless if Irving plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Giannis no 3pt attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, ixcuincle said: Â They might as trade Gilgeous-Alexander now. Â He needs to develop as a PG, IMO. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Ball Security said: They might as trade Gilgeous-Alexander now.  He needs to develop as a PG, IMO.   OKC isn't actually planning on doing anything with Walker. They made the trade to pick up the 1st round pick. I wouldn't be shocked if they do the same thing with Walker as they did with Horford (told him to just stay home).  They traded a bad contract (Horford) for a worse contract (Walker) and picked up a 1st round pick for doing so.  (Attaching the first round pick to get rid of Horford in the first place was a panic move by the Sixers and is part of why they are where they are now.) Edited June 18, 2021 by PeterMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The NBA needs to tell OKC that it’s time to start trying to win and not just collect picks. It’s getting absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hersh said: The NBA needs to tell OKC that it’s time to start trying to win and not just collect picks. It’s getting absurd.  They have 36 total picks over the next seven years. I feel like they are loading up to make a godfather offer of picks to someone one year so they can make another big 3. They have four first round picks this year and again in 2023 lol. Their own pick is currently in line for fourth in a chalk lottery. What they can do is make sure they get one of the big five prospects in the class, because someone will get stuck at a slot where that player duplicates something they already have and be willing to make a small jump down in order to pick up additional first rounders. And then they can probably use their 2023 haul to get someone really good at the top of the draft. The rest of their extra picks they can use to buttress the roster with trades and such as their new big 3 grows up.  I feel like they're definitely going to get Jalen Green or Jonathan Kuminga this year, then finish off their foundation work next year with a top three pick. It's impressive. They piled up tools super fast just by recognizing they were stuck, weaponizing their cap space, and using mediocre assets to bargain with cash-strapped and desperate teams who undervalued their picks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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