Around the League News and Rumors (Non-Hawks) Part 2

Post #961 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:20 pm

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Post #962 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:58 pm

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Post #963 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:16 am

I’d love to get this guy back in an Atlanta jersey for a few months.

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Post #964 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:32 am

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Sacramento just focused on the playoffs. I think that's good for the fanbase, and their team since it's difficult to attract free agents, but will Simmons be happy?

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Post #965 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:33 pm

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Post #966 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:50 pm

Post #967 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:16 pm

Why James Harden Would Welcome New Scenery Next Season

In his 13-year career, Harden has never been a free agent. By all accounts, the former MVP has clear intentions to reach unrestricted free agency for the first time, even if that would lead him back to the Nets.

Harden remains invested in competing for the title in Brooklyn this season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. But Harden has recently informed several confidants—including former teammates and coaches—of his interest in exploring other opportunities outside of Brooklyn this summer, league sources told Bleacher Report.

Harden has been vocal to Nets figures and close contacts alike about his frustrations regarding Kyrie Irving's part-time playing status. A recent injury to Kevin Durant has exacerbated the issue, leaving Harden to shoulder the majority of the offensive burden during Brooklyn home games.

Nets coach Steve Nash's fluid rotations have also disappointed Harden, sources told B/R. Nash has favored hot-hand closing lineups, rather than a fixed crunch-time unit.

According to multiple sources, Harden has not enjoyed living in Brooklyn, compared to his days as a central Houston magnate. Outside of the change in climate, the chasm between state taxes in New York versus Texas is quite obvious as well.

To be clear: There has been no trade request. A Nets-Sixers deal is highly unlikely to materialize prior to the deadline. Yet Harden's apparent openness to joining Joel Embiid and reuniting with Philadelphia president Daryl Morey will loom over the Sixers' trade conversations for Simmons these next three weeks.

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Post #968 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:59 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
Why James Harden Would Welcome New Scenery Next Season

In his 13-year career, Harden has never been a free agent. By all accounts, the former MVP has clear intentions to reach unrestricted free agency for the first time, even if that would lead him back to the Nets.

Harden remains invested in competing for the title in Brooklyn this season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. But Harden has recently informed several confidants—including former teammates and coaches—of his interest in exploring other opportunities outside of Brooklyn this summer, league sources told Bleacher Report.

Harden has been vocal to Nets figures and close contacts alike about his frustrations regarding Kyrie Irving's part-time playing status. A recent injury to Kevin Durant has exacerbated the issue, leaving Harden to shoulder the majority of the offensive burden during Brooklyn home games.

Nets coach Steve Nash's fluid rotations have also disappointed Harden, sources told B/R. Nash has favored hot-hand closing lineups, rather than a fixed crunch-time unit.

According to multiple sources, Harden has not enjoyed living in Brooklyn, compared to his days as a central Houston magnate. Outside of the change in climate, the chasm between state taxes in New York versus Texas is quite obvious as well.

To be clear: There has been no trade request. A Nets-Sixers deal is highly unlikely to materialize prior to the deadline. Yet Harden's apparent openness to joining Joel Embiid and reuniting with Philadelphia president Daryl Morey will loom over the Sixers' trade conversations for Simmons these next three weeks.
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The off-season will be good. Harden seems to be on the move after the playoffs. His legacy will depend on if he wins a championship or not.

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Post #969 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:52 pm

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Post #970 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:25 pm

This is someone's Goat

https://fb.watch/aU3gcDhiFe/

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Post #971 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:39 pm

Congrats to Embiid!

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Post #972 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Feb 1, 2022 2:20 pm

Most teams expect the Trail Blazers to extend Lillard for another couple of seasons at roughly $100 million, but if that goes south, the New York Knicks may be his next destination over the Sixers.

– via Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report

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Post #973 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 3:32 am

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Post #974 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 3:11 pm

I like what Wendall Career Jr and Gary Trent Jr have been doing as of late. Both are developing nicely.

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Post #975 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 8:18 pm

HMFFL wrote:I like what Wendall Career Jr and Gary Trent Jr have been doing as of late. Both are developing nicely.

Man, I loved Wendell Carter, Jr. coming out of that 2018 draft. I wish we could have acquired him when his stock was low the last couple of seasons.

When healthy, he is a two way monster!!

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Post #976 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 9:24 pm

Breaking: The L.A. Clippers are trading Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski. -ESPN

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Post #977 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 9:27 pm

Portland unloaded some series salary with Norman. They finally did something positive.

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Post #978 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 10:18 pm

HMFFL wrote:Portland unloaded some series salary with Norman. They finally did something positive.

It's a shame they didn't keep Gary Trent, Jr last season.

On a related not, between Trent and Anferneee Simons, Portland should have traded CJ McCollum years ago for a front court player capable of offense and defense.

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Post #979 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 10:19 pm

Man. What a difference 7 months makes...

Post #980 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Feb 4, 2022 11:53 pm

The 2016 NBA Draft is all the proof you need that Mike Budenholzer was a terrible talent evaluator.

He had three picks in that draft (picks 12, 21, 44) and bypassed Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray and Fred Van Vleet multiple times each. Embarrassingly bad considering the guys he did select are fringe players who have bounced around the NBA with little impact.

He was an awful personnel man.

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Phoenix and Boston similarly bombed that draft.