Around the League: 2022-23 Season 3.0

blargh · Post #1201 » by **blargh** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:45 am

Frankly, I would just go to FIBA rules. Allow full zone defenses with no 3-second rule. It would be nice to have consistency worldwide.

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #1202 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:34 am

The New Jersey Nets are beating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once we have a for sure stronghold on the 3 seed we can begin resting James and Jo.

76ciology · Post #1203 » by **76ciology** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:14 am

GoSixersBro wrote:
76ciology wrote:

Read on Twitter

The 20-year-old has now scored 20+ points in five of his last six games.

Dallas is loaded with scoring. Luka, Kyrie, Hardy, Green.

THJ too and they once had Brunson.
Mavs knows that scoring is abundant and they’ve always been a team that knows talent and trend of the game.

76ciology · Post #1204 » by **76ciology** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:20 am

blargh wrote:Frankly, I would just go to FIBA rules. Allow full zone defenses with no 3-second rule. It would be nice to have consistency worldwide.

The league has to do it because of parity.

Imagine back in 2012-2013 you only got 9 guys who averaged 20ppg. Then these guys team up so it creates a big gap.

Now with almost 58 20ppg scorers, each team has atleast two 20ppg scorers on average.

Kobblehead · Post #1205 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:10 pm

Another game from Mikal Bridges with 30+ minutes played and zero steals and zero blocks.

He's already locked up on a longterm contract, it's not like he's gunning for a max. So why is he compromising himself so much defensively? He's just selling out all the way on offense. Surely this isn't the role he's going to play on a good team so what is he doing?

76ciology · Post #1206 » by **76ciology** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:31 pm

REPORT: There’s been chatter of Tyronn Lue potentially stepping down in the future.

(via NBA Central)

Blame the coach

76ciology · Post #1207 » by **76ciology** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:31 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Another game from Mikal Bridges with 30+ minutes played and zero steals and zero blocks.

He's already locked up on a longterm contract, it's not like he's gunning for a max. So why is he compromising himself so much defensively? He's just selling out all the way on offense. Surely this isn't the role he's going to play on a good team so what is he doing?

Because he’s showing everyone he’s not a 3&D role player

mjkvol · Post #1208 » by **mjkvol** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:43 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Another game from Mikal Bridges with 30+ minutes played and zero steals and zero blocks.

He's already locked up on a longterm contract, it's not like he's gunning for a max. So why is he compromising himself so much defensively? He's just selling out all the way on offense. Surely this isn't the role he's going to play on a good team so what is he doing?

Maybe it's that that Nets need his scoring right now more than they do his defense, and he's focusing on what Vaughn needs him to be?

Or that he's looking at where the big money is made, and it isn't 3&D role players.

Negrodamus · Post #1209 » by **Negrodamus** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:50 pm

Why would they need scorers when they have Cam Thomas sitting right there with 0 minutes?

Eyeamok · Post #1210 » by **Eyeamok** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:34 pm

Just looked at the Bucks, Celtics and 76ers remaining schedule. No way the 76ers are going to catch either one of these teams. And if they by chance do I hope to goodness it's not because we have played our stars 30+ minutes each game leading up to the playoffs. The smart thing IMHO would be to play Harden, Embiid and Tucker but limit their minutes. If we are not going to have home court advantage, then the focus should be on fresh legs and minimal injuries going into the playoffs. Let Reed get his reps, let shake get more run. Let Georges work on getting his 3 shot stroke back where it should be. Harris is going to continue to do Harris things rested or not. Embiid still wins the MVP and the team is rested going into the playoffs.

ProcessDoctor · Post #1211 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:26 pm

People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

Murray_17 · Post #1212 » by **Murray_17** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:16 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Why would they need scorers when they have Cam Thomas sitting right there with 0 minutes?

Didn't you hear Silver has banned Cam Thomas from playing?

Eyeamok · Post #1213 » by **Eyeamok** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:45 pm

ProcessDoctor wrote:People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

A legit shot at what?

Jailblazers7 · Post #1214 » by **Jailblazers7** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:22 pm

Nets are smart to see if Mikal can be #1/2 guy on a good team. Either they like what they see and keep him for the rebuild or pump his value for a trade in the summer.

ProcessDoctor · Post #1215 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:23 pm

Eyeamok wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

A legit shot at what?

Finals run. Currently sitting #1 in NET RTG and top 10 in O and D.

mjkvol · Post #1216 » by **mjkvol** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:35 pm

ProcessDoctor wrote:
Eyeamok wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

A legit shot at what?

Finals run. Currently sitting #1 in NET RTG and top 10 in O and D.

They're probably a year away from a serious run, but getting the experience of a series win and a tough second round series will be incredibly valuable for them.

Eyeamok · Post #1217 » by **Eyeamok** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:27 pm

ProcessDoctor wrote:
Eyeamok wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

A legit shot at what?

Finals run. Currently sitting #1 in NET RTG and top 10 in O and D.

I would be extremely surprised if Cleveland made it to the finals. Shoot I bet Cleveland would be surprised if they made it to the finals. But I have been wrong before.

Kobblehead · Post #1218 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:14 am

mjkvol wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:Another game from Mikal Bridges with 30+ minutes played and zero steals and zero blocks.

He's already locked up on a longterm contract, it's not like he's gunning for a max. So why is he compromising himself so much defensively? He's just selling out all the way on offense. Surely this isn't the role he's going to play on a good team so what is he doing?

Maybe it's that that Nets need his scoring right now more than they do his defense, and he's focusing on what Vaughn needs him to be?

Or that he's looking at where the big money is made, and it isn't 3&D role players.

Can't re-negotiate and he's locked up until 2025-2026.

This Pistons Jerami Grant run isn't going to fool a good team to thinking Bridges can lead an offense on a real team. A good team will want him for three things. Steals, blocks, and threes.

76ciology · Post #1219 » by **76ciology** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:03 am

Kobblehead wrote:
mjkvol wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:Another game from Mikal Bridges with 30+ minutes played and zero steals and zero blocks.

He's already locked up on a longterm contract, it's not like he's gunning for a max. So why is he compromising himself so much defensively? He's just selling out all the way on offense. Surely this isn't the role he's going to play on a good team so what is he doing?

Maybe it's that that Nets need his scoring right now more than they do his defense, and he's focusing on what Vaughn needs him to be?

Or that he's looking at where the big money is made, and it isn't 3&D role players.

Can't re-negotiate and he's locked up until 2025-2026.

This Pistons Jerami Grant run isn't going to fool a good team to thinking Bridges can lead an offense on a real team. A good team will want him for three things. Steals, blocks, and threes.

I think thats the old NBA.

You got 2 20ppg scorers for most teams.

3 20ppg scorers or a 30ppg and 1-2 20ppg scorers for contenders like us.

Mikal wont just be asked just to do those things for a good team. And I think he’d be asking a 35M per year contract.

He’s not even playing good defense unlike before

76ciology · Post #1220 » by **76ciology** » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:06 am

ProcessDoctor wrote:
Eyeamok wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:People thought the idea of trading Maxey + Harris for Mitchell was crazy. Spida’s having an amazing season and a big part of the reason why the Cavs have a legit shot this year.

On a related note, the top 4 teams in the East have the top 4 net ratings in the LEAGUE. Just not in the same order as the standings…

A legit shot at what?

Finals run. Currently sitting #1 in NET RTG and top 10 in O and D.

I find NetRtg to matter not as important as before. Teams are not playing that hard or playing with full strength as before that a lot of those numbers are noise.

For now, I think the NetRtg in clutch has more value.