Around the NBA (Part Three)

[KGdaBom]

Good golly - quotes from Aspiration coming out that LAC approached Aspiration to provide Leonard a 4/$48M endorsement deal to circumvent the cap.... If this is true, they better get the hammer put down on them.

Needs to be the biggest hammer ever.

[KGdaBom]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/10/21/oklahoma-city-thunder-biggest-threats-championship/86746006007/?tbref=hp

Not everyone dismisses the Wolves!!

Minnesota Timberwolves
There is no other way to put it: the Timberwolves are loaded, and anything less than another appearance at least to the Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. Anthony Edwards is a bona fide superstar and should be in the MVP conversation. His teammates, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Julius Randle, provide more than enough punch to where they should waltz deep into the playoffs. One concern may be at the point guard position. Mike Conley is 38 years old, so if second-year player Rob Dillingham can take over those reins, the Timberwolves, who were rated in the top 10 in offensive and defensive efficiency, can turn their balanced roster into champions.

[Burgs_Burgi]

I don't agree that any thing less than Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. I think a solid regular season +50 wins, good development from TSJ, Dillingham, Clarke + continued growth from Ant, Naz, Jaden and a 2nd round exit too someone like the Nuggets or OKC (in 6-7 games) would be a win... I think in theory I would be okay with this

I get we have an expectation now with the B2b conference finals but I think we have more time with the bulk of this group. I feel like a solid season and continued development is a good thing. Then we can reassess team in the offseason - Maybe get after that starting PG... need a Robin for Ant (batman) which I don't think Randle is

[Klomp]

I don't agree that any thing less than Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. I think a solid regular season +50 wins, good development from TSJ, Dillingham, Clarke + continued growth from Ant, Naz, Jaden and a 2nd round exit too someone like the Nuggets or OKC (in 6-7 games) would be a win... I think in theory I would be okay with this

I get we have an expectation now with the B2b conference finals but I think we have more time with the bulk of this group. I feel like a solid season and continued development is a good thing. Then we can reassess team in the offseason - Maybe get after that starting PG... need a Robin for Ant (batman) which I don't think Randle is

My initial thought is I am willing to accept anything that ends in a postseason loss to Oklahoma City or Denver. That should come in the West semifinals or finals. But then.....should we accept a series loss to Denver when we have beaten them in six straight games and 10 of the last 15? I know they changed a lot, but we have dominated them recently.

[Burgs_Burgi]

I don't agree that any thing less than Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. I think a solid regular season +50 wins, good development from TSJ, Dillingham, Clarke + continued growth from Ant, Naz, Jaden and a 2nd round exit too someone like the Nuggets or OKC (in 6-7 games) would be a win... I think in theory I would be okay with this

I get we have an expectation now with the B2b conference finals but I think we have more time with the bulk of this group. I feel like a solid season and continued development is a good thing. Then we can reassess team in the offseason - Maybe get after that starting PG... need a Robin for Ant (batman) which I don't think Randle is

My initial thought is I am willing to accept anything that ends in a postseason loss to Oklahoma City or Denver. That should come in the West semifinals or finals. But then.....should we accept a series loss to Denver when we have beaten them in six straight games and 10 of the last 15? I know they changed a lot, but we have dominated them recently.

Yeah I hear you, I do feel a similar way about Denver. But like you said they have changed a lot, too a point were I think this could be the best team Nuggets have built around Jokic. Better then there championship winning team.

Would love to see Ant dunk on his ass though lol

[KGdaBom]

I don't agree that any thing less than Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. I think a solid regular season +50 wins, good development from TSJ, Dillingham, Clarke + continued growth from Ant, Naz, Jaden and a 2nd round exit too someone like the Nuggets or OKC (in 6-7 games) would be a win... I think in theory I would be okay with this

I get we have an expectation now with the B2b conference finals but I think we have more time with the bulk of this group. I feel like a solid season and continued development is a good thing. Then we can reassess team in the offseason - Maybe get after that starting PG... need a Robin for Ant (batman) which I don't think Randle is

My initial thought is I am willing to accept anything that ends in a postseason loss to Oklahoma City or Denver. That should come in the West semifinals or finals. But then.....should we accept a series loss to Denver when we have beaten them in six straight games and 10 of the last 15? I know they changed a lot, but we have dominated them recently.

We are Denver's Kryptonite.

[Burgs_Burgi]

I don't agree that any thing less than Western Conference finals would be a massive disappointment. I think a solid regular season +50 wins, good development from TSJ, Dillingham, Clarke + continued growth from Ant, Naz, Jaden and a 2nd round exit too someone like the Nuggets or OKC (in 6-7 games) would be a win... I think in theory I would be okay with this

I get we have an expectation now with the B2b conference finals but I think we have more time with the bulk of this group. I feel like a solid season and continued development is a good thing. Then we can reassess team in the offseason - Maybe get after that starting PG... need a Robin for Ant (batman) which I don't think Randle is

My initial thought is I am willing to accept anything that ends in a postseason loss to Oklahoma City or Denver. That should come in the West semifinals or finals. But then.....should we accept a series loss to Denver when we have beaten them in six straight games and 10 of the last 15? I know they changed a lot, but we have dominated them recently.

We are Denver's Kryptonite.

I guess Ant has all the infinity Stones he needs to be that lol

[KGdaBom]

The Navy guy who sang the Anthem for the OKC/Houston game was freaking out of this world.

[Burgs_Burgi]

The Navy guy who sang the Anthem for the OKC/Houston game was freaking out of this world.

His voice was a mix of fergie and Jesus

[Klomp]

I don't think this is Houston's best lineup. I don't know if Smith is dynamic enough to play SF/SG, depending on what you call Durant.

[Klomp]

I forgot Jalen Williams is out to start the season....that could dampen their early season. How long will it take to get him back up and running?

[KGdaBom]

The Navy guy who sang the Anthem for the OKC/Houston game was freaking out of this world.

His voice was a mix of fergie and Jesus

To me that sounds like a horrible insult with Fergie. Have you ever heard Jesus as in the Messiah sing? I'm guessing he would be good.

[KGdaBom]

I forgot Jalen Williams is out to start the season....that could dampen their early season. How long will it take to get him back up and running?

I'm guessing he will play game 2.

[Klomp]

I forgot Jalen Williams is out to start the season....that could dampen their early season. How long will it take to get him back up and running?

I'm guessing he will play game 2.

He also sat out the whole preseason....has he been practicing?

[KGdaBom]

I forgot Jalen Williams is out to start the season....that could dampen their early season. How long will it take to get him back up and running?

I'm guessing he will play game 2.

He also sat out the whole preseason....has he been practicing?

I think he has.

[Burgs_Burgi]

The Navy guy who sang the Anthem for the OKC/Houston game was freaking out of this world.

His voice was a mix of fergie and Jesus

To me that sounds like a horrible insult with Fergie. Have you ever heard Jesus as in the Messiah sing? I'm guessing he would be good.

Think my joke fell short...."step Brothers" quote if you've seen the movie?

[Burgs_Burgi]

I'm guessing he will play game 2.

He also sat out the whole preseason....has he been practicing?

I think he has.

Yup he has.. but no timeline on return... when he feels 100% was his quote

[KGdaBom]

His voice was a mix of fergie and Jesus

To me that sounds like a horrible insult with Fergie. Have you ever heard Jesus as in the Messiah sing? I'm guessing he would be good.

Think my joke fell short...."step Brothers" quote if you've seen the movie?

all I saw of that movie was Boats and Hoes. Sorry. Did they say it then?

[KGdaBom]

OKC missing Williams and the Rockets have been in control all game until now. Rockets up one 71-70 late 3rd.

[KGdaBom]

Sengun shooting a potential game winner may have been fouled, but the refs aren't calling that at OKC. We got OT. SGA after a terrible start has 23.