Around the NBA V: Live and Let Die

Old_Blue · Post #241 » by **Old_Blue** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:30 pm

While I like the trade for the Nets, I just don't see this being their year to win it all. Kyrie's vaccination stance is still a giant problem. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me to see Kyrie traded as well.

HiRez · Post #242 » by **HiRez** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:32 pm

Nets won this easily IMO.

Swift21 · Post #243 » by **Swift21** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:43 pm

HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

I don't see it. Simmons is a headcase and they already have one with Kyrie.

Old_Blue · Post #244 » by **Old_Blue** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:51 pm

Swift21 wrote:
HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

I don't see it. Simmons is a headcase and they already have two with Kyrie and KD.

I fixed that for you. :lol:

HiRez · Post #245 » by **HiRez** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:54 pm

Swift21 wrote:
HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

I don't see it. Simmons is a headcase and they already have one with Kyrie.

It's possible, but I think a change of scenery will do Simmons some good. And Harden's got his own issues plus massive salary requirements. Harden's superstar days are behind him, Simmons' might still be in front of him.

Whether the trade helps Brooklyn enough this year I'm not so sure, but going forward I like it for them. Getting Curry plus 2 first rounders is gold and Drummond doesn't hurt for more rebounding and length, especially on a vet min expiring. But yeah, a lot of unknowns, only time will tell.

Coxy · Post #246 » by **Coxy** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:55 pm

Trade deadline day is going wild!

Dom801e · Post #247 » by **Dom801e** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:58 pm

With all the trades still feels like winner of GS/Pho WCF will play the Bucks.

hamncheese · Post #248 » by **hamncheese** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:25 pm

HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

I think it's a win for the Nets overall. The question is when will Simmons be mentally ready and back on the court. How long will it take for him to get in game shape? Also, is vaccination an issue with him? Had seen some mention of him being unvaccinated but no explanation of why.

Coxy · Post #249 » by **Coxy** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:35 pm

HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

Yep. If Simmons went somewhere that he was again the focal offensive person, it would be bad, but with Durant and Kyrie there, it fits. The c=fact they got Curry, Drummond and 2 x 1sts, mad lolz.

Philly get stuck with the equivalent of an ageing hairy basketball hippopotamus.

hamncheese · Post #250 » by **hamncheese** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:38 pm

Porzingas to the Wizards for Dinwiddie and Bertans?

ClutchUp · Post #251 » by **ClutchUp** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:17 pm

HiRez wrote:
Swift21 wrote:
HiRez wrote:Nets won this easily IMO.

I don't see it. Simmons is a headcase and they already have one with Kyrie.

It's possible, but I think a change of scenery will do Simmons some good. And Harden's got his own issues plus massive salary requirements. Harden's superstar days are behind him, Simmons' might still be in front of him.

Whether the trade helps Brooklyn enough this year I'm not so sure, but going forward I like it for them. Getting Curry plus 2 first rounders is gold and Drummond doesn't hurt for more rebounding and length, especially on a vet min expiring. But yeah, a lot of unknowns, only time will tell.

I have my doubts it will really help this year. Kyrie is only eligible to play like 12 or 13 games of their remaining schedule. It's obviously going to take Simmons time to ramp up.

tarantism · Post #252 » by **tarantism** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:21 pm

hamncheese wrote:Porzingas to the Wizards for Dinwiddie and Bertans?

Most random trade today

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wco81 · Post #253 » by **wco81** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:51 pm

ClutchUp wrote:
HiRez wrote:
Swift21 wrote:
I don't see it. Simmons is a headcase and they already have one with Kyrie.

It's possible, but I think a change of scenery will do Simmons some good. And Harden's got his own issues plus massive salary requirements. Harden's superstar days are behind him, Simmons' might still be in front of him.

Whether the trade helps Brooklyn enough this year I'm not so sure, but going forward I like it for them. Getting Curry plus 2 first rounders is gold and Drummond doesn't hurt for more rebounding and length, especially on a vet min expiring. But yeah, a lot of unknowns, only time will tell.

I have my doubts it will really help this year. Kyrie is only eligible to play like 12 or 13 games of their remaining schedule. It's obviously going to take Simmons time to ramp up.

NY state is lifting restrictions.

Probably about letting people go to restaurants for Valentines Day.

NYC may not be far behind, in getting rid of restrictions, including the vaccine mandate which currently prevent Kyrie from playing in NYC.

and1GS · Post #254 » by **and1GS** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:58 am

If you guys haven't seen it this **** is hilarious.

Watch on YouTube

Harden gets picked last and KD's explanation is incredible. LeBron too funny as well.

Old_Blue · Post #255 » by **Old_Blue** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 2:02 am

Luka with 20 of Dallas' first 24 points and 28 of their first 36 against the Clippers. He's got 7 three pointers and the first quarter isn't over yet. Who needs Porzingis? :lol:

tarantism · Post #256 » by **tarantism** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 2:08 am

Old_Blue wrote:Luka with 20 of Dallas' first 24 points and 28 of their first 36 against the Clippers. He's got 7 three pointers and the first quarter isn't over yet. Who needs Porzingis?

Came here to post this. He's on fire.

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Crazy-Canuck · Post #257 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 2:29 am

tarantism wrote:
Old_Blue wrote:Luka with 20 of Dallas' first 24 points and 28 of their first 36 against the Clippers. He's got 7 three pointers and the first quarter isn't over yet. Who needs Porzingis?
Came here to post this. He's on fire.

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I guess the fiction between luka and kp were true. Addition by subtraction.

tarantism · Post #258 » by **tarantism** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:02 pm

Morey managed to assemble the Avengers of playoff chokers with Harden/Embiid/Doc. Am I the only one who sees them as the paper tigers they are? I'm not sure they get out of the 2nd round, doubt they sniff a title.

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Old_Blue · Post #259 » by **Old_Blue** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:50 am

tarantism wrote:Morey managed to assemble the Avengers of playoff chokers with Harden/Embiid/Doc. Am I the only one who sees them as the paper tigers they are? I'm not sure they get out of the 2nd round, doubt they sniff a title.

Morey might have actually effed up his own team's chemistry. Pre-trade, even with Simmons sitting out, I had Philly winning the East. The Heat and/or Bulls may well have been the biggest winner of the Nets/76ers trade.

tarantism · Post #260 » by **tarantism** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:49 am

Old_Blue wrote:
tarantism wrote:Morey managed to assemble the Avengers of playoff chokers with Harden/Embiid/Doc. Am I the only one who sees them as the paper tigers they are? I'm not sure they get out of the 2nd round, doubt they sniff a title.

Morey might have actually effed up his own team's chemistry. Pre-trade, even with Simmons sitting out, I had Philly winning the East. The Heat and/or Bulls may well have been the biggest winner of the Nets/76ers trade.

I still think it was the right move. Simmons was never going to play for them again, so they had to jump at the chance to get another superstar to pair with Embiid. You never know when Embiid will start to break down physically, especially at his usage rate. They need to capitalize on his peak as soon as they possibly can.

I still don't think they are good enough to win the east though. But if your goal was a win now move then they certainly did that. Harden will really help carry the load for Embiid. They'll win in the most slow paced, whiney, foul baiting kinda way and it'll be unwatchable.

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