Around the League: 2022-23 Season 3.0

[76ciology]

Yep that’s on Apple TV. I’ve like most of the content they’ve put out honestly

I enjoyed “The servant”. I heard “the silo” is nice, thats also in my list.

I didnt like “Shrinking”, just my type of humor. Not a fan of Jason Segel.

[Jailblazers7]

Yep that’s on Apple TV. I’ve like most of the content they’ve put out honestly

I enjoyed “The servant”. I heard “the silo” is nice, thats also in my list.

I didnt like “Shrinking”, just my type of humor. Not a fan of Jason Segel.

Shrinking was ok for me because I like the cast. But the early episodes were pretty bad. This dude is doing coke, f*cking prostitutes, and playing music at 3am in the same house his teenage daughter lives in & im supposed to be rooting for him?

[Kobblehead]

Wizards are going to regret choosing Kuzma over Hachimura.

[mjkvol]

Wizards are going to regret choosing Kuzma over Hachimura.

I don't think it matters. The second they gave Beal a max deal and decided they could build around him and Porzingas, they cemented themselves as classic treadmill team, good enough to compete for the play-in, but too good to ever get a high lottery pick.

[Negrodamus]

Wizards are going to regret choosing Kuzma over Hachimura.

I don't think it matters. The second they gave Beal a max deal and decided they could build around him and Porzingas, they cemented themselves as classic treadmill team, good enough to compete for the play-in, but too good to ever get a high lottery pick.

Careful, they might have had a season to reflect on their mistake and might be willing to send Beal for an expiring + change to rebuild. Isn’t Embiid boys with him?

[mjkvol]

Wizards are going to regret choosing Kuzma over Hachimura.

I don't think it matters. The second they gave Beal a max deal and decided they could build around him and Porzingas, they cemented themselves as classic treadmill team, good enough to compete for the play-in, but too good to ever get a high lottery pick.

Careful, they might have had a season to reflect on their mistake and might be willing to send Beal for an expiring + change to rebuild. Isn’t Embiid boys with him?

What is remarkable is there are even people on here advocating a trade for him. After three (four?) years of Tobias, you'd think we might have written a book already on the definition of insanity.

[Kobblehead]

The Wizards are in such a tough spot.

Johnny Davis was a bust on arrival. Deni Avdija hasn't developed at all in three years.

Their only damn promising young guy is Corey Kispert, who offers no defensive or playmaking upside.

They gave away Rui for nothing and now they're looking at a Kuzma max extensions. Yikes.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

About five years ago, I thought that Bradley Beal was going to be the best shooting guard in the game. Or...at least have a good run of being dominant. I was wrong. It's gotten to the point where I flat out just do not like Brad Beal. He's in that class of "screw winning, I just wanna get paid to play." Now I have very little complaints about Harden while he was here, but the energy and example that these guys like him and Beal set for younger players is not a good one. The Wizards dug their own grave with Beal and now they'll lie in it until he's done playing.

[mjkvol]

The Wizards are in such a tough spot.

Johnny Davis was a bust on arrival. Deni Avdija hasn't developed at all in three years.

Their only damn promising young guy is Corey Kispert, who offers no defensive or playmaking upside.

They gave away Rui for nothing and now they're looking at a Kuzma max extensions. Yikes.

They are so primed for a total rebuild, or were before the Beal contract, anyway. I know nothing about him, but maybe hiring Winger is a sign they want to go in a new direction.

[mjkvol]

About five years ago, I thought that Bradley Beal was going to be the best shooting guard in the game. Or...at least have a good run of being dominant. I was wrong. It's gotten to the point where I flat out just do not like Brad Beal. He's in that class of "screw winning, I just wanna get paid to play." Now I have very little complaints about Harden while he was here, but the energy and example that these guys like him and Beal set for younger players is not a good one. The Wizards dug their own grave with Beal and now they'll lie in it until he's done playing.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least if they found a buyer or three for Beal if they wised up and decided to tear it down and start over. There will always be someone thinking they can be the organization where a guy like Beal becomes a superstar.

[Kobblehead]

With the Florida Gators, Beal was pretty disruptive defensively for a 6'4" guy. For whatever reason, he decided against being a two-way player at the NBA level. And that's largely why he hasn't been able to propel his team to winning with him as the man.

[Kobblehead]

I do think they can get out of the Beal contract whenever they want.

Both the Sixers and the Celtics have star players (Embiid and Tatum) whose #1 choice for a co-star is Bradley Beal.

[76ciology]

With nets rumored to go hard for Lillard, I hope Nets trades Cam Thomas to the Blazers.

[Negrodamus]

I don't think it matters. The second they gave Beal a max deal and decided they could build around him and Porzingas, they cemented themselves as classic treadmill team, good enough to compete for the play-in, but too good to ever get a high lottery pick.

Careful, they might have had a season to reflect on their mistake and might be willing to send Beal for an expiring + change to rebuild. Isn’t Embiid boys with him?

What is remarkable is there are even people on here advocating a trade for him. After three (four?) years of Tobias, you'd think we might have written a book already on the definition of insanity.

Tobias, Maxey, future first for Beal. Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if that happened, especially if Harden returned. Feels like a Morey move to give us a “three headed monster” despite Beal being older Maxey.

[mjkvol]

Careful, they might have had a season to reflect on their mistake and might be willing to send Beal for an expiring + change to rebuild. Isn’t Embiid boys with him?

What is remarkable is there are even people on here advocating a trade for him. After three (four?) years of Tobias, you'd think we might have written a book already on the definition of insanity.

Tobias, Maxey, future first for Beal. Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if that happened, especially if Harden returned. Feels like a Morey move to give us a “three headed monster” despite Beal being older Maxey.

What a nightmare move that would be. We're still not winning a title, and you can kiss the future goodbye.

[the_process]

I feel like if Harden walks, the pivot move will be to try and turn it into a 3 way deal where they S&T Harden and use their last available future 1st for Beal.

[mjkvol]

I feel like if Harden walks, the pivot move will be to try and turn it into a 3 way deal where they S&T Harden and use their last available future 1st for Beal.

I don't get the appeal to anyone of Bradley Beal. He's Tobias Harris all over again, a career empty stats scorer for bad teams on a horrifically bad contract.

If Harden leaves, let's take the opportunity to clear the decks this season. The very last thing I'd want is to bring in another losing player on a bad contract.

[the_process]

I feel like if Harden walks, the pivot move will be to try and turn it into a 3 way deal where they S&T Harden and use their last available future 1st for Beal.

I don't get the appeal to anyone of Bradley Beal. He's Tobias Harris all over again, a career empty stats scorer for bad teams on a horrifically bad contract.

If Harden leaves, let's take the opportunity to clear the decks this season. The very last thing I'd want is to bring in another losing player on a bad contract.

This team is weak willed and unlikable. Yet, like a car accident, everyone drives by and rubber necks to get a look.

So ******* annoying. Kinda hoping someone makes a Godfather offer for Embiid.

[mjkvol]

I feel like if Harden walks, the pivot move will be to try and turn it into a 3 way deal where they S&T Harden and use their last available future 1st for Beal.

I don't get the appeal to anyone of Bradley Beal. He's Tobias Harris all over again, a career empty stats scorer for bad teams on a horrifically bad contract.

If Harden leaves, let's take the opportunity to clear the decks this season. The very last thing I'd want is to bring in another losing player on a bad contract.

This team is weak willed and unlikable. Yet, like a car accident, everyone drives by and rubber necks to get a look.

So ******* annoying. Kinda hoping someone makes a Godfather offer for Embiid.

Beal will only add to that. I don't know, I don't find them unlikable, especially with Glenn the hell out of here and Tobias hopefully gone soon. Clear out some of the dreck and bring in guys that have had some success in the playoffs instead of 'names' that have never won a damn thing.

Embiid and Maxey with a flexible, imaginative coach and a fresh surrounding cast might or might not be a championship team, but would at least be one that is fun to watch and root for.

[the_process]

I don't get the appeal to anyone of Bradley Beal. He's Tobias Harris all over again, a career empty stats scorer for bad teams on a horrifically bad contract.

If Harden leaves, let's take the opportunity to clear the decks this season. The very last thing I'd want is to bring in another losing player on a bad contract.

This team is weak willed and unlikable. Yet, like a car accident, everyone drives by and rubber necks to get a look.

So ******* annoying. Kinda hoping someone makes a Godfather offer for Embiid.

Beal will only add to that. I don't know, I don't find them unlikable, especially with Glenn the hell out of here and Tobias hopefully gone soon. Clear out some of the dreck and bring in guys that have had some success in the playoffs instead of 'names' that have never won a damn thing.

Embiid and Maxey with a flexible, imaginative coach and a fresh surrounding cast might or might not be a championship team, but would at least be one that is fun to watch and root for.

I just don't see that scenario happening whether Harden leaves or not. Morey will certainly push all in yet again. Bench mostly the same, but of course grab a couple ex-Rockets while he's at it.