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LofJ · Post #381 » by **LofJ** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 5:16 pm

The fallout from both the Lillard and Jrue trades is going to be interesting. I don't think there's anyway the 76ers can catch up. I think Embiid will be wearing another jersey this time next year.

I also expect the Heat to dump salary to chase someone in free agency. Herro and Robinson are probably both very much available.

Post #382 » by **fatlever** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 5:19 pm

Scoot now primed for ROY. He will get all the minutes he can handle from day 1. The narratives from national media will be insufferable.

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Chapelchilla · Post #383 » by **Chapelchilla** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 6:32 pm

fatlever wrote:Scoot now primed for ROY. He will get all the minutes he can handle from day 1. The narratives from national media will be insufferable.

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Probably true, but I am way more interested in Miller looking like a good future starter on the Hornets then whatever the media thinks about Scoot (who may even stink).
Looks like Boston and Milwaukee have the next 2 years wrapped up in the East regardless. Hopefully we can get into contention for the 25-6 season with our main young guys getting physically and mentally stronger as they hit their young primes while adding a couple good players from outside as Rozier and Hayward age out.

Chapelchilla · Post #384 » by **Chapelchilla** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 6:33 pm

Also, the Miami fans crying about Portland taking MIL's offer look like idiots now. Jrue was far more tradeable than Herro.

Post #385 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 8:38 pm

KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:White/Jrue/Brown/Tatum/Porzingis

Jesus Christ

That front court looks very weak defensively. Zinger can't be relied upon at the best of times and is not that good defensively anyway.

They'll miss Robert Williams. Also they can't have much rotational depth now.

Post #386 » by **JDR720** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 8:53 pm

I think the Celtics are slightly worse than last year.

Losing both Williams, Smart and Brogdon.

LofJ · Post #387 » by **LofJ** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 10:52 pm

JDR720 wrote:I think the Celtics are slightly worse than last year.

Losing both Williams, Smart and Brogdon.

They have the best starting 5 in the NBA, but their bench is terrible.

HornetJail · Post #388 » by **HornetJail** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 11:13 pm

LofJ wrote:
JDR720 wrote:I think the Celtics are slightly worse than last year.

Losing both Williams, Smart and Brogdon.

They have the best starting 5 in the NBA, but their bench is terrible.

Their 8-15 is as bad, if not worse, than ours... I'm sure they won't have any problems attracting midseason buyout FAs though.

wilson115 · Post #389 » by **wilson115** » Sun Oct 1, 2023 11:21 pm

SWedd523 wrote:
KEMBAtheMETEOR wrote:White/Jrue/Brown/Tatum/Porzingis

Jesus Christ

SWedd523 wrote:I don't see any way he comes here. He'll be in Boston or Philly or something

SWedd523 wrote:
wilson115 wrote:Why does it have to be a contending team? What do any of them have that's more valuable than an FRP from us + cap relief from Hayward's expiring. I'd roll the dice on Jrue no question, the perfect player for this roster. Get to work, Mitch!

EDIT: Oh, he's got a player option for 2024-2025. Well, that's really rolling the dice then.

It doesn't have to be, but I bet it will

Didn't picture the Celts being this desperate. That's like us handing over Mark. No thanks.

Post #390 » by **fatlever** » Mon Oct 2, 2023 9:03 pm

vassell got 146 mil
miles gonna get paid

JMAC3 · Post #391 » by **JMAC3** » Mon Oct 2, 2023 9:47 pm

fatlever wrote:vassell got 146 mil
miles gonna get paid

I like Vassell, but man that is a lot for a guy with under 80 career nba starts.
He was a lot better last year, but the shooting splits was the best thing and it was under than half a season on a team that was awful.

I get paying him, just don't think they got much of a discount for paying him early.

Bassman · Post #392 » by **Bassman** » Tue Oct 3, 2023 12:12 pm

Jeez…what the hades happened to Jimmy Butler? Bizarre hair, piercings? He did the dreds once, but this style is WAY overboard. I guess he is channeling his inner “KAI”

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1hzMjx.img?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&m=2&f=jpg

Chapelchilla · Post #393 » by **Chapelchilla** » Tue Oct 3, 2023 2:56 pm

Bassman wrote:Jeez…what the hades happened to Jimmy Butler? Bizarre hair, piercings? He did the dreds once, but this style is WAY overboard. I guess he is channeling his inner “KAI”

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1hzMjx.img?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&m=2&f=jpg

LOL, he looks like a Saturday Night Live character. A cross between James Brown and Reverend Al.

Post #394 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Tue Oct 3, 2023 10:47 pm

Chapelchilla wrote:
Bassman wrote:Jeez…what the hades happened to Jimmy Butler? Bizarre hair, piercings? He did the dreds once, but this style is WAY overboard. I guess he is channeling his inner “KAI”

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1hzMjx.img?w=1920&h=1080&q=60&m=2&f=jpg

LOL, he looks like a Saturday Night Live character. A cross between James Brown and Reverend Al.

Andre from Outkast in Hey Ya!

Post #395 » by **fatlever** » Fri Oct 6, 2023 11:19 pm

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Crazy MKG story. I had no idea.

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Post #396 » by **yosemiteben** » Sat Oct 7, 2023 12:03 am

Post #397 » by **JDR720** » Sat Oct 7, 2023 12:05 am

Kemba is already hurt in the French league too. Hasn't played a game yet.

Not a good time for former Horncats.

SWedd523 · Post #398 » by **SWedd523** » Sat Oct 7, 2023 12:21 am

Is he the first athlete to sue an Insurance Co on the basis of denied Covid coverage?

I wonder what sort of precedent it may set. This could turn into a big deal if they don't settle.

Post #399 » by **luciano-davidwesley** » Sat Oct 7, 2023 4:00 am

How was MKG going to earn $40 million at that point lol. Did his lawyers spin a wheel to come up with that compensation amount?

I think he stole enough money in his career and now he's trying to steal more.

Post #400 » by **yosemiteben** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:02 pm

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