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[TheNetsFan]

I think that standing pact and waiting for the buyout market will be the right move. We have the MLE to still use.

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

[Eatgreenz]

I think that standing pact and waiting for the buyout market will be the right move. We have the MLE to still use.

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

If bulls start selling should we look into acquiring caurso?

[Hello Brooklyn]

I mean... do we really need to make a move right now? Looks like this team has found its identity. Everyone is picking up everyone else. Things are just clicking so nicely.
I'd hate to ruin things. Maybe we let it play out unless someone calls us and makes an offer we can't say no to?

Yeah I agree. No moves.

Add a big off the buyout if need be for Claxton insurance.

But I don't really want any trades at the moment.

What’s good does Sharpe or Edwards for us right now ?

So we can as well sign Theo Pinson (at least he can do a floor swimmer after Kyrie highlights)

Good teams make moves for insurance ( Sharpe and Kessler isn’t any insurance), better now than we did s%it to Johnson and waived him just before playoffs

It looks like Edwards is completely out of the rotation.

Sharpe has been given minutes occasionally. But doesn't seem to be preforming very well.

[therealbig3]

I think that standing pact and waiting for the buyout market will be the right move. We have the MLE to still use.

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

If bulls start selling should we look into acquiring caurso?

Hell yeah, I love Caruso. Championship-level role player.

[Hello Brooklyn]

I'm not trading any of our guys for Caruso tbh. Pass.

Like I said only thing I want to add is a backup for Claxton.

[MGrand15]

I think the biggest need by far is a backup center we can rely on. Not every team is gonna let us play Ben at backup center. And if Nic is in foul trouble or banged up, we can't roll out Keef or Dayron. Every other option feels unnecessary.

This is random but even the 4th quarter showed how much better Vaughn is than Nash. Back when we would get into garbage time, it would turn into street ball with Cam basically doing whatever he wanted. The guys wouldn't take it seriously at all - even though those minutes can get bench guys into a rhythm. Vaughn was literally calling plays every trip down the floor. Yelling for guys to get into the right spot, to keep bodies moving. It was just no nonsense. Cam was the primary ball handler but the floor had to be spaced right and he needed to come off 2 screens or a handoff before attacking. It was organized ball.

Love what I'm seeing from the team. Early in this streak we would lose focus and turn these potential blowouts into close games. Now we're just running our stuff, playing hard, playing smart for 48 minutes. Not beating ourselves. These are the results. The team is gelling and a new standard is being set.

[MrDollarBills]

I think that standing pact and waiting for the buyout market will be the right move. We have the MLE to still use.

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

Not a fan of Sumner?

[MGrand15]

All commentary and stuff aside. The Nets straight up put on a show last night at Barclays. It was showtime. So fun to watch.

[MrDollarBills]

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JJ Reddick is on the Nets train.

[MrDollarBills]

By the way....

I'm having fun again watching this team. Winning really does cure all.

[TheNetsFan]

I think that standing pact and waiting for the buyout market will be the right move. We have the MLE to still use.

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

Not a fan of Sumner?

I really like Sumner, but I think he's still too erratic for a post-season run where mental mistakes can really end your season. If he can play a bit more under control and improve a bit from 3, then he'd fit our need perfectly.

[TheNetsFan]

I think the biggest need by far is a backup center we can rely on. Not every team is gonna let us play Ben at backup center. And if Nic is in foul trouble or banged up, we can't roll out Keef or Dayron. Every other option feels unnecessary.

Outside of maybe the Pelicans, I don't think there's a team that would make me feel we need another backup big beyond a potential buyout guy on the minimum, and even that I'm not sure about. Teams play smaller in the playoffs, the Bucks don't have the discipline to ride Lopez in the post and Embiid doesn't have the discipline or stamina to bang inside all game long.

[GTR11]

I think the biggest need by far is a backup center we can rely on. Not every team is gonna let us play Ben at backup center. And if Nic is in foul trouble or banged up, we can't roll out Keef or Dayron. Every other option feels unnecessary.

Outside of maybe the Pelicans, I don't think there's a team that would make me feel we need another backup big beyond a potential buyout guy on the minimum, and even that I'm not sure about. Teams play smaller in the playoffs, the Bucks don't have the discipline to ride Lopez in the post and Embiid doesn't have the discipline or stamina to bang inside all game long.

Our D make traditional C unplayable because we switch a lot

https://youtu.be/vtPDNszCNCk

We need mobile PF/C like Olynik, Boucher etc who can switch and guard perimeter.

I lost similar video where it was explained how to play GSW and Saltics. It's pretty much switch everything and force their ballhandler go into ISO offense. Easier said than done when it comes to GSW with Curry, dude can pull up from half court and constantly on the move which allows others get wide open looks.

[Hello Brooklyn]

Right now the biggest playoff need is a 3&D point of attack defending guard. Even if one was available right now, I think you still wait until the trade deadline to see if something else becomes the biggest need due to injury.

Not a fan of Sumner?

I really like Sumner, but I think he's still too erratic for a post-season run where mental mistakes can really end your season. If he can play a bit more under control and improve a bit from 3, then he'd fit our need perfectly.

Were not getting anybody better than Sumner. I trust him enough.

[Tha King]

This might be the best chance the team has at a title run, so I think you find every possible route to adding to this group.

I think a third reliable big is needed. Not only for depth in the regular season but one that can play some minutes in the playoffs as needed. Claxton/Simmons both present similar constraints (spacing, free throws) that could make things challenging at times in the playoffs when there isn't much differential between teams.

As mentioned, another reliable perimeter defender would also help. Right now it's really only Simmons as a POA defender against players like Mitchell, Garland, Morant, etc. Caruso would be fantastic but might take a draft pick. I think Josh Richardson would be a good fit. As I recall he's been a solid defender and also adds another capable ball handler and some playmaking off the bench.

[TheNetsFan]

This might be the best chance the team has at a title run, so I think you find every possible route to adding to this group.

I think a third reliable big is needed. Not only for depth in the regular season but one that can play some minutes in the playoffs as needed. Claxton/Simmons both present similar constraints (spacing, free throws) that could make things challenging at times in the playoffs when there isn't much differential between teams.

As mentioned, another reliable perimeter defender would also help. Right now it's really only Simmons as a POA defender against players like Mitchell, Garland, Morant, etc. Caruso would be fantastic but might take a draft pick. I think Josh Richardson would be a good fit. As I recall he's been a solid defender and also adds another capable ball handler and some playmaking off the bench.

Health will ultimately dictate deadline needs, but the nets are currently 4th best in FG% allowed with 6 feet of the rim & 4th worst in 3 point FG % allowed.

[sashaturiaf]

I think the biggest need by far is a backup center we can rely on. Not every team is gonna let us play Ben at backup center. And if Nic is in foul trouble or banged up, we can't roll out Keef or Dayron. Every other option feels unnecessary.

Outside of maybe the Pelicans, I don't think there's a team that would make me feel we need another backup big beyond a potential buyout guy on the minimum, and even that I'm not sure about. Teams play smaller in the playoffs, the Bucks don't have the discipline to ride Lopez in the post and Embiid doesn't have the discipline or stamina to bang inside all game long.

Our D make traditional C unplayable because we switch a lot

https://youtu.be/vtPDNszCNCk

We need mobile PF/C like Olynik, Boucher etc who can switch and guard perimeter.

I lost similar video where it was explained how to play GSW and Saltics. It's pretty much switch everything and force their ballhandler go into ISO offense. Easier said than done when it comes to GSW with Curry, dude can pull up from half court and constantly on the move which allows others get wide open looks.

We've always been switch heavy in the 7/11 era but I feel the big change this season has been personnel.

When you don't have to make concessions to your switch scheme because of guys who can't guard on the perimeter (Harden, DJ, Aldridge) the scheme becomes simplified and the switches and rotations become much cleaner as a result.

Also not having Bruce Brown be your 2nd or 3rd biggest guy on the floor helps tremendously, we are able to largely play straight up and not be constantly scrambling to help.

I've been critical of Marks but his retooling recently has been on point. Ben, Yuta and TJs size has been a huge difference maker, the eternal axiom in the NBA is you can't win without wings, that has held true in every era.

So I agree we should go with mobility over pure size when it comes to a backup 5. A 7 foot plodder won't fit into our defensive scheme and will likely just be 6 fouls in situational matchups.

[MrDollarBills]

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In the first 30 seconds they revist Kyrie's game winner against Toronto. Vaughn draws up the play for KD but Durant suggests running the play for Kyrie

I gotta give KD has props. The chemistry he and Kyrie have with Vaughn is propelling us to big things

[sashaturiaf]

Watch on YouTube

In the first 30 seconds they revist Kyrie's game winner against Toronto. Vaughn draws up the play for KD but Durant suggests running the play for Kyrie

I gotta give KD has props. The chemistry he and Kyrie have with Vaughn is propelling us to big things

Loved that feature section on Yuta. Team chemistry and morale seems off the charts good right now.

Thanks again Craptors. Balk at trading Barnes for KD but hand deliver Yuta to us for free.

[Stone]

Hats off to the Bulls, they won it fair and square.

If you look at our scoring it was top heavy with KD with 40 something and not enough others in double figures. It was an uphill climb after the first quarter.

Shout out to Mr Dollar Bills who had the longest game thread win streak since the Jersey days.

It is now time to move on to another tough road game in New Orleans.


opps wrong thread......