2022-23 Season Discussion and Review - the Blockbuster trade and playoff downfall

[Revived]

Reading online that Memphis/Bucks fans are upset of Taylor Jenkins/ Coach Bud’s rotations. My daily reminder to everyone that fans think they’re more qualified than NBA head coaches.

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Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

[bwgood77]

It’s a damn shame to see the Lakers win in round 1 and likely win in round 2 as well because Warriors/Kings can’t handle their size.

It’s so stupid from Danny Ainge and the idiot Wizards GM to just turn the Lakers into a contender man.

Going years back to the Gasol trade, why do teams bend over backwards to help the Lakers so damn much. Vando/Dlo we’re massive for them yesterday and they don’t win without either.

I don't see them beating the Warriors or Kings unless the refs give them like 30 more free throws than the other teams each game. Their shooting isn't good enough.

The Lakers worried me a bit because of AD and LeBron and better role players but the Kings kept impressing. And the Warriors may beat the Kings now that they luckily held on the other night, and Draymond can hold things down inside.

None of them worry me too much if we keep playing like we are.

[Ghost of Kleine]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

[bwgood77]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

Clips could probably offer him the tax MLE, same as we could. Someone else may offer more. It's amazing we jumped out to such a huge lead and went on an enormous run and they almost came back, despite Russ playing very poorly. But it just goes to show how quickly games can change when a team gets hot from 3.

[sunsbum]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

Clips could probably offer him the tax MLE, same as we could. Someone else may offer more. It's amazing we jumped out to such a huge lead and went on an enormous run and they almost came back, despite Russ playing very poorly. But it just goes to show how quickly games can change when a team gets hot from 3.

Ill pass on WB. he can only do what he does with the ball in his hands the majority of the time. If he cant get in a rhythm hes awful, the clippers made it a game despite him.

[SunsRback4Good]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

Westbrook surprised me during this series. If he’s willing to come off the bench for 10-12 min then we should definitely look into bringing him here. Never was a Westbrook fan, but our team needs hustle & defense and RW brings that.

[sunsbum]

Reading online that Memphis/Bucks fans are upset of Taylor Jenkins/ Coach Bud’s rotations. My daily reminder to everyone that fans think they’re more qualified than NBA head coaches.

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Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

they dont know soft untill they watch dominayton.

[SunsRback4Good]

Reading online that Memphis/Bucks fans are upset of Taylor Jenkins/ Coach Bud’s rotations. My daily reminder to everyone that fans think they’re more qualified than NBA head coaches.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

they dont know soft untill they watch dominayton.

[bwgood77]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

Clips could probably offer him the tax MLE, same as we could. Someone else may offer more. It's amazing we jumped out to such a huge lead and went on an enormous run and they almost came back, despite Russ playing very poorly. But it just goes to show how quickly games can change when a team gets hot from 3.

Ill pass on WB. he can only do what he does with the ball in his hands the majority of the time. If he cant get in a rhythm hes awful, the clippers made it a game despite him.

I think the best thing Westbrook does for a team is that he is a guy that leaves it all on the court, and I think with him it's contagious. Lue did a good job for the most part while he was there of minimizing his shooting and if he started launching up a lot of bad shots, would pull him. He didn't have as many options now, but this was a bad game.

I wouldn't want him either and I'm sure we keep Paul. I just wonder how we will address PG when we inevitably have to. I have in more recent times proposed more Booker being the main ballhandler...basically running PG with another 3D guard in there...one that would be more easy to find a cheaper good one. But hopefully at least for next year, Paul can still play, because I'm sure we will keep him rather than pay him $15 million not to play.

[Slim Charless]

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10073712-kevin-durant-says-he-russell-westbrook-never-had-beef-dismisses-cupcake-ig-post.amp.html

So apparently there isn't any legitimate friction or animosity between Westbrook and Durant/ Paul. And whilst I don't believe for a second that the Clippers would let him walk if possible, I'd love to have us actually find a way to acquire him in free agency! IF there is any way possible. I'd much rather have our team play alongside of him than against competitively. And he'd be a big upgrade to Payne by a large margin leading our bench or at times alongside of Booker when Paul would sit!

Clips could probably offer him the tax MLE, same as we could. Someone else may offer more. It's amazing we jumped out to such a huge lead and went on an enormous run and they almost came back, despite Russ playing very poorly. But it just goes to show how quickly games can change when a team gets hot from 3.

Ill pass on WB. he can only do what he does with the ball in his hands the majority of the time. If he cant get in a rhythm hes awful, the clippers made it a game despite him.

The Clips would be wise to blow things up and trade either Kawhi or pg13. If so, I don't see a reason they'd keep WB unless it's purely to sell tickets as he's played amazing recently.

If he's down and KD is down I'd have Russ here next year. Quite frankly at this point in their careers cp3 should be coming off the bench and WB starting. Russ plays every game, and goes 120% all the time. Bringing chris off the bench would mean less pressure on him and would likely extend his gastank futther into the season.

I highly doubt they'd actually do that as Chris is probably a powerful voice down at Footprint.

[Saberestar]

It’s a damn shame to see the Lakers win in round 1 and likely win in round 2 as well because Warriors/Kings can’t handle their size.

It’s so stupid from Danny Ainge and the idiot Wizards GM to just turn the Lakers into a contender man.

Going years back to the Gasol trade, why do teams bend over backwards to help the Lakers so damn much. Vando/Dlo we’re massive for them yesterday and they don’t win without either.

I think you are overvaluing those players and it's all about Anthony Davis being healthy and motivated at this point of the season. He is a **** monster on both ends.

[Slim Charless]

Reading online that Memphis/Bucks fans are upset of Taylor Jenkins/ Coach Bud’s rotations. My daily reminder to everyone that fans think they’re more qualified than NBA head coaches.

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Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

Not to be the what if guy, but I'd rather have traded our massive package for Tatum then Durant....and I say that knowing full well that we are likely the betting favorite for the title right now.

Doesn't matter as Boston will finish ATL in 6 and go on to the Finals. They were my pick to rep the East back in Oct and they remain my pick to rep the East.

[sunsbum]

Clips could probably offer him the tax MLE, same as we could. Someone else may offer more. It's amazing we jumped out to such a huge lead and went on an enormous run and they almost came back, despite Russ playing very poorly. But it just goes to show how quickly games can change when a team gets hot from 3.

Ill pass on WB. he can only do what he does with the ball in his hands the majority of the time. If he cant get in a rhythm hes awful, the clippers made it a game despite him.

The Clips would be wise to blow things up and trade either Kawhi or pg13. If so, I don't see a reason they'd keep WB unless it's purely to sell tickets as he's played amazing recently.

If he's down and KD is down I'd have Russ here next year. Quite frankly at this point in their careers cp3 should be coming off the bench and WB starting. Russ plays every game, and goes 120% all the time. Bringing chris off the bench would mean less pressure on him and would likely extend his gastank futther into the season.

I highly doubt they'd actually do that as Chris is probably a powerful voice down at Footprint.

no. lol absolutely no. this is a dogwater take.

[sunsbum]

Reading online that Memphis/Bucks fans are upset of Taylor Jenkins/ Coach Bud’s rotations. My daily reminder to everyone that fans think they’re more qualified than NBA head coaches.

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Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

Not to be the what if guy, but I'd rather have traded our massive package for Tatum then Durant....and I say that knowing full well that we are likely the betting favorite for the title right now.

Doesn't matter as Boston will finish ATL in 6 and go on to the Finals. They were my pick to rep the East back in Oct and they remain my pick to rep the East.

That package doesnt get tatum................................................................

[sunsbum]

imagine watching RW for what? 13 years and wanting him on your team. holy ****.

[Slim Charless]

Read this here, you can see Celtics fans calling for Tatum to be traded and that he’s super soft and that Joe Mazulla is a trash HC

viewtopic.php?f=8&p=105685819#p105685819

It’s far from just Suns fans or Bucks fans. It’s all sports fans everywhere.

Not to be the what if guy, but I'd rather have traded our massive package for Tatum then Durant....and I say that knowing full well that we are likely the betting favorite for the title right now.

Doesn't matter as Boston will finish ATL in 6 and go on to the Finals. They were my pick to rep the East back in Oct and they remain my pick to rep the East.

That package doesnt get tatum................................................................

Wait. What? You don't think our KD package could net us Tatum......IF Boston were to trade him? Which they would never do. But in that insane scenario......our KD package could get us Tatum.

Kevin Durant is 1 of the 20 greatest players in NBA history....NBA history.....and the general consenus is that we overpaid.

We could ABOSULUTELY get Tatum for what we gave up for KD.

You're insane or drunk if you think otherwise. *IF* Boston ever put him on the market-you're not topping that deal unless it for like Luka or something.

[King4Day]

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[King4Day]

Not to be the what if guy, but I'd rather have traded our massive package for Tatum then Durant....and I say that knowing full well that we are likely the betting favorite for the title right now.

Doesn't matter as Boston will finish ATL in 6 and go on to the Finals. They were my pick to rep the East back in Oct and they remain my pick to rep the East.

That package doesnt get tatum................................................................

Wait. What? You don't think our KD package could net us Tatum......IF Boston were to trade him? Which they would never do. But in that insane scenario......our KD package could get us Tatum.

Kevin Durant is 1 of the 20 greatest players in NBA history....NBA history.....and the general consenus is that we overpaid.

We could ABOSULUTELY get Tatum for what we gave up for KD.

You're insane or drunk if you think otherwise. *IF* Boston ever put him on the market-you're not topping that deal unless it for like Luka or something.

I think Tatum's age is why they would want more. At the least, all of our 2nd's and pick swaps in addition to what we gave up.
Hard to gauge. Same with Luka

[POLI]

I cannot see a single reason why Westbrook would leave his hometown, a good weather and his family in a team with an owner willing to spent and who is probably going to improve the team this summer.
They got Plumlee, Hyland and himself while keeping all the rest but Jackson.
They just need better luck and Kawhi willing to risk a little more, although he already has two rings and a prestige, so he is not going to risk a bit of his health for this team.

[Slim Charless]

That package doesnt get tatum................................................................

Wait. What? You don't think our KD package could net us Tatum......IF Boston were to trade him? Which they would never do. But in that insane scenario......our KD package could get us Tatum.

Kevin Durant is 1 of the 20 greatest players in NBA history....NBA history.....and the general consenus is that we overpaid.

We could ABOSULUTELY get Tatum for what we gave up for KD.

You're insane or drunk if you think otherwise. *IF* Boston ever put him on the market-you're not topping that deal unless it for like Luka or something.

I think Tatum's age is why they would want more. At the least, all of our 2nd's and pick swaps in addition to what we gave up.
Hard to gauge. Same with Luka

They wouldn't get more. No one is beating our deal if they actually put him on the market. Which they would never do.