Around the NBA (and other Sports), 2025-26, p. II

Fierce1 · Post #481 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Dec 24, 2025 10:29 pm

Tatumfor2 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Michael Porter Jr. having a career season in Brooklyn.

Would be a perfect 3rd option for the Cs.

Just don't know if Brad and the Cs like his game.

But I don't know mind having MPJ this season and next season then Hugo takes over after MPJ's contract expires at the end of the 2027 season.

I think he would be stuck on the bench for his defensive play. I haven't really watched him enough though, so I could be off base.

Side note! Cooper Flagg out Jokering the Joker wasn't too shabby.

He's really been better in Brooklyn.

Also having career highs in rebounds and assists.

His contract also expires next season.
Cs only need him until next season, IMO, because Hugo will be ready to play heavy minutes in 2027-28.

Fierce1 · Post #482 » by **Fierce1** » Thu Dec 25, 2025 10:13 pm

Premature to crown the Thunder as repeat champs.

Spurs have now beaten them 3 times in a row.

Took OKC 7 games to eliminate the Nuggets and another 7 games to beat the Pacers in the Finals.

OKC is not as dominant as some think.

Marvel · Post #483 » by **Marvel** » Thu Dec 25, 2025 11:26 pm

Spurs bullying OKC is crazy.

Fierce1 · Post #484 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 12:14 am

Spurs knew what they were doing when they traded for Fox, knowing he was due for an extension, and gave Fox that 229m contract.

Post #485 » by **djFan71** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:18 am

And grabbing Kornet!

Fierce1 · Post #486 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:21 am

djFan71 wrote:And grabbing Kornet!

True.

That's why I believe that Luke earned his playing time last season, with the Cs, and he was just better than Queta last season.

Fierce1 · Post #487 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:23 am

Lakers are so soft on defense.

Cooper Flagg started the season slow, he was underwhelming.
But now, Flagg is playing like a generational talent.

Time will tell, but it looks like the Mavs made the right decision to move on from Luka.

Post #488 » by **djFan71** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:24 am

Fierce1 wrote:
djFan71 wrote:And grabbing Kornet!

True.

That's why I believe that Luke earned his playing time last season, with the Cs, and he was just better than Queta last season.

It hasn't been a month yet, so I can't bring up my Hauser thing...

Fierce1 · Post #489 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:28 am

Amen Thompson is a beast!

The guy isn't even a good 3pt shooter.

celticgreenie · Post #490 » by **celticgreenie** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:34 am

Fierce1 wrote:
djFan71 wrote:And grabbing Kornet!

True.

That's why I believe that Luke earned his playing time last season, with the Cs, and he was just better than Queta last season.

Queta is ranked 10th overall in net rating in the entire NBA right now...

Fierce1 · Post #491 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:49 am

celticgreenie wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
djFan71 wrote:And grabbing Kornet!

True.

That's why I believe that Luke earned his playing time last season, with the Cs, and he was just better than Queta last season.

Queta is ranked 10th overall in net rating in the entire NBA right now...

Yeah, this season is different.

Queta's better this season.

Post #492 » by **djFan71** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 2:54 am

Fierce1 wrote:
celticgreenie wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:True.

That's why I believe that Luke earned his playing time last season, with the Cs, and he was just better than Queta last season.

Queta is ranked 10th overall in net rating in the entire NBA right now...

Yeah, this season is different.

Queta's better this season.

I just wanted the depth. Whoever starts, starts. I like both of them fairly equally. Neemy has been great, but Luke is playing pretty well right now as well.

That rotation for $12Mish would have been amazing

Fierce1 · Post #493 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 3:01 am

djFan71 wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
celticgreenie wrote:
Queta is ranked 10th overall in net rating in the entire NBA right now...

Yeah, this season is different.

Queta's better this season.

I just wanted the depth. Whoever starts, starts. I like both of them fairly equally. Neemy has been great, but Luke is playing pretty well right now as well.

That rotation for $12Mish would have been amazing

I prefer Sharpe because his salary is only 6m and he has a bigger body.

Cs need that rugged type big that can play physical inside the paint.

doogie_hauser · Post #494 » by **doogie_hauser** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 3:34 am

Lakers on a 3 gamw losing streak. Merry Christmas.

So glad we have Queta instead of Ayton. Look at the slack ass effort DA put in tonight for The Lakers. Never seen Queta once not put in 100 % effort.

Fierce1 · Post #495 » by **Fierce1** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 3:36 am

doogie_hauser wrote:Lakers on a 3 gamw losing streak. Merry Christmas.

So glad we have Queta instead of Ayton. Look at the slack ass effort DA put in tonight for The Lakers. Never seen Queta once not put in 100 % effort.

The difference is the culture that Joe has instilled.

Celtic players know you're not playing if effort is lacking.

Fencer reregistered · Post #496 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 4:35 am

When a guy named "Garland" has a good stat line on Christmas, it would be nice if his team actually won.

bucknersrevenge · Post #497 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 5:49 am

Yikes.....

Read on Twitter

?s=20

doogie_hauser · Post #498 » by **doogie_hauser** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 6:09 am

ANT MAN !!!

Post #499 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 6:12 am

bucknersrevenge wrote:Yikes.....

Read on Twitter
?s=20

Thanks for posting this. Christmas truly feels like Christmas now.

cloverleaf · Post #500 » by **cloverleaf** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 3:37 pm

Jokic had himself a game last night. Has there been as dominant a stat line as this since, who, Wilt?

https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401809242