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The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Cameron Thomas and Patty Mills to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Harrison Barnes, Lindy Waters III, a 2026 1st round draft pick and a 2026 2nd round draft pick (From Cleveland).
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Cameron Thomas and Patty Mills to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Harrison Barnes, Lindy Waters III, a 2026 1st round draft pick and a 2026 2nd round draft pick (From Cleveland).
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Draymond Green 114/1 (100 DEF rating) available for a cheaper rotation piece locked into a longterm deal combined with an expiring contract as salary filler
Sent from my SM-G990W using RealGM mobile app
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Charlotte Hornets 2024-25
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
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bringbackhoffa wrote:Draymond Green 114/1 (100 DEF rating) available for a cheaper rotation piece locked into a longterm deal combined with an expiring contract as salary filler
Sent from my SM-G990W using RealGM mobile app
Is this offer available to me?
BAF Clippers: Great Team. No Future.
PG: SGA | Coleworld
SG: Big Ragu | Podz
SF: Kuminga | Thybulle
PF: KAT | K. Williams
C: BroLo | D. Sharpe
Deep Bench - Merrill | Craig | Reath | Saric | Lowry

PG: SGA | Coleworld
SG: Big Ragu | Podz
SF: Kuminga | Thybulle
PF: KAT | K. Williams
C: BroLo | D. Sharpe
Deep Bench - Merrill | Craig | Reath | Saric | Lowry

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Capn'O wrote:bringbackhoffa wrote:Draymond Green 114/1 (100 DEF rating) available for a cheaper rotation piece locked into a longterm deal combined with an expiring contract as salary filler
Sent from my SM-G990W using RealGM mobile app
Is this offer available to me?
Yes but i got to like the rotation piece
Charlotte Hornets 2024-25
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
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Damn what a bizarre game SAS. Had this one circled on my calendar after my recent moves.
1. Chet fouled out guarding Jokic after only 8 minutes, but was +11 in those 8 minutes, helping us have a 14 point lead after 1Q.
2. Looks like Grant Williams guarded Jokic after Chet went out, as Williams fouled out after 15 minutes but was +6 in those minutes.
3. Duren played 44 minutes.
4. We shot 10 percentage points lower than SAS (48 to 58).
5. We only had 6 TOs to SAS's 18.
6. After all of that, we only lost by 3 at the defending champs. Let's see how we fare not facing a Jokic...
1. Chet fouled out guarding Jokic after only 8 minutes, but was +11 in those 8 minutes, helping us have a 14 point lead after 1Q.
2. Looks like Grant Williams guarded Jokic after Chet went out, as Williams fouled out after 15 minutes but was +6 in those minutes.
3. Duren played 44 minutes.
4. We shot 10 percentage points lower than SAS (48 to 58).
5. We only had 6 TOs to SAS's 18.
6. After all of that, we only lost by 3 at the defending champs. Let's see how we fare not facing a Jokic...

Celtics
PG: Ja Morant|McConnell
SG: Jordan Clarkson|Huerter
SF: Jimmy Butler|Huerter
PF: Grant Williams|Toppin
C: Chet Holmgren|Toppin
Other: Knecht, Hawkins, McDermott, Reddish, Champagnie, Rollins
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wackbone wrote:Damn what a bizarre game SAS. Had this one circled on my calendar after my recent moves.
1. Chet fouled out guarding Jokic after only 8 minutes, but was +11 in those 8 minutes, helping us have a 14 point lead after 1Q.
2. Looks like Grant Williams guarded Jokic after Chet went out, as Williams fouled out after 15 minutes but was +6 in those minutes.
3. Duren played 44 minutes.
4. We shot 10 percentage points lower than SAS (48 to 58).
5. We only had 6 TOs to SAS's 18.
6. After all of that, we only lost by 3 at the defending champs. Let's see how we fare not facing a Jokic...
gg wack
good thing I shot super EFF from the field and took 17 more FT's because its tough to beating a team taking 29 more shots than you no matter how you slice it. Killed me on the OFF boards with 17.
4-Peat! 22-25 BAF Champion Spurs:
ROSTER
Daniel Gafford/Walker Kessler/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Rui Hachimura/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Vince Williams Jr
Andrew Nembhard/Alex Caruso/Ochai Agbaji
Jamal Murray/Chris Paul/Aaron Wiggins
ROSTER
Daniel Gafford/Walker Kessler/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Rui Hachimura/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Vince Williams Jr
Andrew Nembhard/Alex Caruso/Ochai Agbaji
Jamal Murray/Chris Paul/Aaron Wiggins
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mpharris36 wrote:wackbone wrote:Damn what a bizarre game SAS. Had this one circled on my calendar after my recent moves.
1. Chet fouled out guarding Jokic after only 8 minutes, but was +11 in those 8 minutes, helping us have a 14 point lead after 1Q.
2. Looks like Grant Williams guarded Jokic after Chet went out, as Williams fouled out after 15 minutes but was +6 in those minutes.
3. Duren played 44 minutes.
4. We shot 10 percentage points lower than SAS (48 to 58).
5. We only had 6 TOs to SAS's 18.
6. After all of that, we only lost by 3 at the defending champs. Let's see how we fare not facing a Jokic...
gg wack
good thing I shot super EFF from the field and took 17 more FT's because its tough to beating a team taking 29 more shots than you no matter how you slice it. Killed me on the OFF boards with 17.
Oh sheesh didn't even notice the massive FGA disparity - 99-70 FGA is crazy

Celtics
PG: Ja Morant|McConnell
SG: Jordan Clarkson|Huerter
SF: Jimmy Butler|Huerter
PF: Grant Williams|Toppin
C: Chet Holmgren|Toppin
Other: Knecht, Hawkins, McDermott, Reddish, Champagnie, Rollins
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Kyle Lowry to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Davion Mitchell.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Kyle Lowry to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Davion Mitchell.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade Dennis Smith Jr. to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Patty Mills.
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade Dennis Smith Jr. to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Patty Mills.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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I will be away for a work conference tomorrow and won't be home until about 11PM. Most likely will need to skip tomorrows games. If I can't sim tomorrow, we will run both 1/22 and 1/23 on Thursday.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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G: James Harden | Kris Dunn
G: Bradley Beal | Josh Richardson
F: Paul George | Svi Mykhailiuk
F: Neemias Queta| Daniel Theis
C: Nikola Vucevic | Bismack Biyombo
G: James Harden | Kris Dunn
G: Bradley Beal | Josh Richardson
F: Paul George | Svi Mykhailiuk
F: Neemias Queta| Daniel Theis
C: Nikola Vucevic | Bismack Biyombo
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Spoiler:

Luka | Conley | Delon W.
Suggs | Bane | Naw
Eason | Barnes | Naji
AD | Barnes | Eason
Mitch R. | Claxton | Jemison
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Spoiler:

Luka | Conley | Delon W.
Suggs | Bane | Naw
Eason | Barnes | Naji
AD | Barnes | Eason
Mitch R. | Claxton | Jemison
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The Toronto Raptors whooped on the tanking Oklahoma City Thunder 115-93 for another home win at Scotiabank Arena, in a game in which they never trailed and led by as many as 37 points.
Jrue Holiday and Rudy Gobert stuffed the stat sheet leading seven Raptors scoring in double-figures.
Toronto’s defense continues to smother opponents, holding the opps below the 100 point mark for the 5th straight game (and 7 out of their last 9)
Toronto’s record improves to 33-10, extending their Atlantic Division lead, while maintaining 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. They’ve now won of 5 straight games overall, 9 out of their last 10, and a league best undefeated 19-0 at home.
Jrue Holiday
25 PTS | 11-14 FG | 3-4 3PT | 6 REB | 6 AST | 2 BLK
Rudy Gobert
22 PTS | 8-8 FG | 13 REB |5 AST | 3 BLK
Derrick White
15 PTS | 3-5 3PT | 3 AST | 1 STL
Amen Thompson
15 PTS | 5 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
13 PTS | 10 REB | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
11 PTS | 2-4 3PT | 6 REB | 4 AST
Collin Sexton
10 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 3 AST
Jrue Holiday and Rudy Gobert stuffed the stat sheet leading seven Raptors scoring in double-figures.
Toronto’s defense continues to smother opponents, holding the opps below the 100 point mark for the 5th straight game (and 7 out of their last 9)
Toronto’s record improves to 33-10, extending their Atlantic Division lead, while maintaining 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. They’ve now won of 5 straight games overall, 9 out of their last 10, and a league best undefeated 19-0 at home.
Jrue Holiday
25 PTS | 11-14 FG | 3-4 3PT | 6 REB | 6 AST | 2 BLK
Rudy Gobert
22 PTS | 8-8 FG | 13 REB |5 AST | 3 BLK
Derrick White
15 PTS | 3-5 3PT | 3 AST | 1 STL
Amen Thompson
15 PTS | 5 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
13 PTS | 10 REB | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
11 PTS | 2-4 3PT | 6 REB | 4 AST
Collin Sexton
10 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 3 AST

2024-25 Bubble Champs
1: Holiday | Sexton | Holiday
2: White | Dort | Holiday
3: Thompson | Porter Jr. | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Bol | Mamukelashvili
5: Gobert | Wood | Bassey
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I have a short list of players who have proven to be solid to exceptional rebounders. If you see a potential trade opportunity, feel free to reach out via PM
Jalen Duren
Ivica Zubac
Domantas Sabonis
Nicolas Claxton
Kevin Looney
Jalen Johnson
Mitchell Robinson
Jalen Duren
Ivica Zubac
Domantas Sabonis
Nicolas Claxton
Kevin Looney
Jalen Johnson
Mitchell Robinson
BAF- 2020 Champs | 2021 2k Champs


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NewEra wrote:I have a short list of players who have proven to be solid to exceptional rebounders. If you see a potential trade opportunity, feel free to reach out via PM
Jalen Duren
Ivica Zubac
Domantas Sabonis
Nicolas Claxton
Kevin Looney
Jalen Johnson
Mitchell Robinson
Thanks, making an offer they cant refuse

B: Melo | Lonzo | D. Banton
B: J. Green | B. Hield | A. Burks
B: Herb | K. Oubre | D. Jones Jr
B: Zion | J. Isaac | G. Yabusele
B: KP | J. Sims | C. Metu
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El Poochio wrote:NewEra wrote:I have a short list of players who have proven to be solid to exceptional rebounders. If you see a potential trade opportunity, feel free to reach out via PM
Jalen Duren
Ivica Zubac
Domantas Sabonis
Nicolas Claxton
Kevin Looney
Jalen Johnson
Mitchell Robinson
Thanks, making an offer they cant refuse
Get your best offers in for sabonis
Charlotte Hornets 2024-25
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
Morant/Jones
Edwards/Robinson
Bridges/Robinson
Draymond/Sabonis
Sabonis/Poeltl
Bench: Lyles, Wiseman, Tyson, Scotty Pippen Jr.
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NewEra wrote:I have a short list of players who have proven to be solid to exceptional rebounders. If you see a potential trade opportunity, feel free to reach out via PM
Jalen Duren
Ivica Zubac
Domantas Sabonis
Nicolas Claxton
Kevin Looney
Jalen Johnson
Mitchell Robinson
Brandon Clarke
Get your best offers in for Brandon Clarke
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Luka | Conley | Delon W.
Suggs | Bane | Naw
Eason | Barnes | Naji
AD | Barnes | Eason
Mitch R. | Claxton | Jemison