Around The League 2022-2023 season

[pepe1991]

Ja Morant is gangsta wannabe. Type of dude that will find himself affiliated into some gang doing most petty theft possible and end up behind bars. Complete moron.

word is though is that isnt how he was in high school and college. Its like he is trying to create "street cred" now that he is a star, but if he doesnt straighten up its going to cost him his career.

Can't be "gansta" with real name Temetrius Jamel

Like my dude you are 24, those guys around you only hang out with you now because you are louded with money, get some GF and settle down or you will be crying yourself to sleep for very long time if they get you into some shady s***.

[drsd]

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Sad day.

[RookieStar]

Grizzlies activities??? Like what? Getting the pingpong balls at the draft?"

[eyriq]

Tatum just dropped 51 in a game 7...

[Bensational]

Tatum just dropped 51 in a game 7...

And Embiid dropped 15. Weak sauce. Tatum just knows how to show up and close.

If the Celtics lose to the Heat though the East will feel very ‘beatable’ to me.

[SOUL]

We should trade for Ja and draft Brandon Miller, surely nothing will go wrong

[eyriq]

We should trade for Ja and draft Brandon Miller, surely nothing will go wrong

dayuuuummmm

Teams are going to be doing thorough homework on Miller I hope. I can't believe he's not taken more of a hit on his draft stock already.

[Bakomagic]

We should trade for Ja and draft Brandon Miller, surely nothing will go wrong

Only if we can bring in Javaris Crittenton as a coach/mentor

[bigdogdylan5]

Embarrassed by Embid and he had the audacity to blame his teammates afterwards. You’re the super star you make the super max go win the game like Tatum.

[Optimus_Steel]

Can the NBA please take that MVP trophy away from Embid and give it to Jokic where it truly belongs? My that was pathetic....

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[RookieStar]

We should trade for Ja and draft Brandon Miller, surely nothing will go wrong

Only if we can bring in Javaris Crittenton as a coach/mentor

Don't forget Magic alum Gilbert Arenas because... well why not.

[Hogified05]

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Sad day.

Listen I think it's silly to be flashing guns. I hate it when families take family photos with guns. However if he has a license for it then what exactly is he in trouble for? Finger was off the trigger for all we know probably wasn't loaded. Guy is allowed to like guns. Optics are terrible duh. But it's his constitutional right to have a gun if he has a license for it. I get what the Grizzles are doing but at the same time I think Ja could sue the NBA/Grizzles if it cost him that much money.

Whole thing is a mess and he needs to be smarter. There is a smash up on Instagram with the 8 miles rap and Ja. I have no clue how to transfer it to here but it's gold.

[pepe1991]

I just don't understand what's wrong with 76ers or Joel or both parties.

Why he is getting bal 20 feet from rim all the time? Why isn't he rolling more? Why he dribbles himself into teeth of defense and loses ball all the time?

I loved watching him play when he arived in nba, now he is one of most frustrating players to me to watch.
He won MVP award because literally nobody defends him in regular season nor attemps to defend him.

This is execlly why i'm hoping our team makes playoffs BEFORE they hand massive exstensions to players.

[drsd]

Listen I think it's silly to be flashing guns. I hate it when families take family photos with guns. However if he has a license for it then what exactly is he in trouble for? Finger was off the trigger for all we know probably wasn't loaded. Guy is allowed to like guns. Optics are terrible duh. But it's his constitutional right to have a gun if he has a license for it. I get what the Grizzles are doing but at the same time I think Ja could sue the NBA/Grizzles if it cost him that much money.

Whole thing is a mess and he needs to be smarter. There is a smash up on Instagram with the 8 miles rap and Ja. I have no clue how to transfer it to here but it's gold.

This is about his contract, not the "law".

As best I can tell, this is the whole CBA contractual language on guns:
(( perhaps Morant's contract with Memphis has more specific language as this is all quite generic in my opinion ))

6.9 Firearms and Other Weapons.

Whenever a player is physically present at a facility or venue owned, operated, or being used by a Team, the NBA, or any League-related entity, and whenever a player is traveling on any NBA-related business, whether on behalf of the player’s Team, the NBA, or any League-related entity, such player shall not possess a firearm of any kind or any other deadly weapon. For purposes of the foregoing, “a facility or venue” includes, but is not limited to: an arena; a practice facility; a Team or League office or facility; an All-Star or NBA Playoff venue; and the site of a promotional or charitable appearance.

At the commencement of each Season, and if the player owns or possesses any firearm, the player will provide the Team with proof that the player possesses a license or registration as required by law for any such firearm. Each player is also required to provide the Team with proof of any modifications or additions made to this information during the Season.

Any violation of Section 9(a) or Section 9(b) above shall be considered conduct prejudicial to the NBA under Article 35(d) of the NBA Constitution and By-Laws, and shall therefore subject the player to discipline by the NBA in accordance with such Article.

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[tiderulz]

This image might cost 231M.

Sad day.

Listen I think it's silly to be flashing guns. I hate it when families take family photos with guns. However if he has a license for it then what exactly is he in trouble for? Finger was off the trigger for all we know probably wasn't loaded. Guy is allowed to like guns. Optics are terrible duh. But it's his constitutional right to have a gun if he has a license for it. I get what the Grizzles are doing but at the same time I think Ja could sue the NBA/Grizzles if it cost him that much money.

Whole thing is a mess and he needs to be smarter. There is a smash up on Instagram with the 8 miles rap and Ja. I have no clue how to transfer it to here but it's gold.

its not a right to play in the NBA, its a privilege. i would bet there is some type of "morals" clause in his contract.

[drsd]

its not a right to play in the NBA, its a privilege. i would bet there is some type of "morals" clause in his contract.

Interesting comments from the Griz board:
This ....

They have no legal case against him. He did nothing wrong. I am glad to know that there are still people who are willing to stand up against corporate whores.

... led to this.

^Got some bad news for you, Ja became, as you so eloquently put it, a corporate whore the minute he signed that second, huge multi-million dollar contract.

The NBA isn't a basketball league, it's a multi billion dollar entertainment business. And this kid is going to find himself pushed out of it early because of poor decision-making.

He believes he's special, but he's only got a brief window of time that he's worth the headache and trouble. He can go play basketball anywhere for the love of the game. But if he wants to make millions, he's gotta grow up and act like an adult.



TL;DR: This is a multi-billion dollar business. Time to act like a grown up.

Hard to disagree with the logic line.

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[drsd]

I just don't understand what's wrong with 76ers or Joel or both parties.

Why he is getting bal 20 feet from rim all the time? Why isn't he rolling more? Why he dribbles himself into teeth of defense and loses ball all the time?

I loved watching him play when he arived in nba, now he is one of most frustrating players to me to watch.
He won MVP award because literally nobody defends him in regular season nor attemps to defend him.

This is execlly why i'm hoping our team makes playoffs BEFORE they hand massive exstensions to players.

The Celts had a beautiful pick and roll game to win game-7. The most efficient play in the NBA should be mastered by any team that intends to, well, win games.


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[drsd]

Indiana Pacers Receive: F/C Jonathan Isaac, 2025 First-Round Pick (DEN via ORL)

Orlando Magic Receive: G/F Buddy Hield

speculation LINK

If the "cost" of Field is Isaac and the Denver pick, I love this for Orlando. Hield would be perfect for a Magic team that still has Fultz starting.

[esvl]

its not a right to play in the NBA, its a privilege. i would bet there is some type of "morals" clause in his contract.

Interesting comments from the Griz board:
This ....

They have no legal case against him. He did nothing wrong. I am glad to know that there are still people who are willing to stand up against corporate whores.

... led to this.

^Got some bad news for you, Ja became, as you so eloquently put it, a corporate whore the minute he signed that second, huge multi-million dollar contract.

The NBA isn't a basketball league, it's a multi billion dollar entertainment business. And this kid is going to find himself pushed out of it early because of poor decision-making.

He believes he's special, but he's only got a brief window of time that he's worth the headache and trouble. He can go play basketball anywhere for the love of the game. But if he wants to make millions, he's gotta grow up and act like an adult.



TL;DR: This is a multi-billion dollar business. Time to act like a grown up.

Hard to disagree with the logic line.

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You guys need to understand the difference between employment and slavery. The former is when your personal life and beliefs is none of your employer’s business. The latter implies that your owner may force you to follow certain political beliefs or … your spouse at will. It’s 2023 outside. Wake up guys. There are some boundaries to in what your employer may demand you to do. What Ja has done is perfectly legal. The NBA should reconsider its role in politics.

[Jamaaliver]