Around the NBA (and other Sports), 2024-25

[Fierce1]

The Magic are going to our biggest competition over the next couple of years. Banchero & Wagner look like they’re on that Tatum/Brown trajectory, they just need time.

The Cavs are just the Raptors pre-Kawhi. A lot of nice players that will win a lot of regular season games but will always fall short of contention because their best player is about the 15-18th best player in the league. (Mitchell/Derozan)

That will depend on the supporting cast of the Magic.

Right now the Magic are lacking a competent supporting cast.

[SOUL]

The Magic are going to our biggest competition over the next couple of years. Banchero & Wagner look like they’re on that Tatum/Brown trajectory, they just need time.

The Cavs are just the Raptors pre-Kawhi. A lot of nice players that will win a lot of regular season games but will always fall short of contention because their best player is about the 15-18th best player in the league. (Mitchell/Derozan)

That will depend on the supporting cast of the Magic.

Right now the Magic are lacking a competent supporting cast.

We're winning with our supporting cast. Our bench has been top 5-10 in the last two years.

We're probably a consistent bench scoring guard/wing (like Sexton or Cam Johnson or someone) away from making a lot of noise but the rest just rely on Paolo-Wagner-Suggs-AB naturally progressing. Still gotta take lumps before they hit their primes.

[Fierce1]

The Magic are going to our biggest competition over the next couple of years. Banchero & Wagner look like they’re on that Tatum/Brown trajectory, they just need time.

The Cavs are just the Raptors pre-Kawhi. A lot of nice players that will win a lot of regular season games but will always fall short of contention because their best player is about the 15-18th best player in the league. (Mitchell/Derozan)

That will depend on the supporting cast of the Magic.

Right now the Magic are lacking a competent supporting cast.

We're winning with our supporting cast. Our bench has been top 5-10 in the last two years.

We're probably a consistent bench scoring guard/wing (like Sexton or Cam Johnson or someone) away from making a lot of noise but the rest just rely on Paolo-Wagner-Suggs-AB naturally progressing. Still gotta take lumps before they hit their primes.

Yeah, take the lumps then we'll see what happens after 2 or 3 years.

Paolo, Franz, and Suggs are a good start to building a contender.

[jmr07019]

It’s so beautiful

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[phincsfan]

It’s so beautiful

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If Philly can find an NBA gm with some questionable pics or videos maybe then they can move Embiid. They need to do that to get that organization going in the right direction. Flagg and Maxey would be a nice pairing but Wemby and Flagg would change the Western conference landscape.

[redslastlaugh]

Man, I firstly want Rob to stay healthy… secondarily I don’t want the Warriors or Lakers to trade for him:

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[Smart2Nesmith43]

The Magic are going to our biggest competition over the next couple of years. Banchero & Wagner look like they’re on that Tatum/Brown trajectory, they just need time.

The Cavs are just the Raptors pre-Kawhi. A lot of nice players that will win a lot of regular season games but will always fall short of contention because their best player is about the 15-18th best player in the league. (Mitchell/Derozan)

That will depend on the supporting cast of the Magic.

Right now the Magic are lacking a competent supporting cast.

We're winning with our supporting cast. Our bench has been top 5-10 in the last two years.

We're probably a consistent bench scoring guard/wing (like Sexton or Cam Johnson or someone) away from making a lot of noise but the rest just rely on Paolo-Wagner-Suggs-AB naturally progressing. Still gotta take lumps before they hit their primes.

I really like your team. Can see a lot of similarity between the Suggs/Wagner/Banchero and Smart/Brown/Tatum cores. Plus I have a soft spot for Mo Wagner (I know I'm probably the only Celtics fan that feels that way) whom I felt was used as a scapegoat by Ainge to distract from the terrible job he did building out the bench in his last few years.

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[phincsfan]

Ever since Trae Young signed his 300mil deal with Rogaine in 19' I've made it a point to follow his pocket. I'm amazed that this kid will most likely get closer to a billion dollars before JT and JB. I'm not hating on the guy one bit, I'm actually very impressed with his financial team. He just signed with Jordan Brand. ABSOLUTE brilliance.

Rogaine - 300mil multi year deal in 2019
Atlanta - Signed a 5 year 215mil deal in 2022 with an opt out after 25/26 season (He'll be 28)

He's gonna sign a 250+mil deal with somebody

My idiot math has him close to 750mil when it's all said and done.

[Fierce1]

Looks like Zion is not going to play 65 games again this season.

[Fierce1]

Javonte playing well for the Pels.

[jmr07019]

Looks like Zion is not going to play 65 games again this season.

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People give JB a hard time about the underwater workouts but at least he’s consistently on the court. Tatum has been an iron man too. LeBron… and I hate to give him any credit… but the way he’s taken care of his body and continued to perform at almost 40 is incredible.

[playa-hater]

Dang I know it's the weekend but no one talking about Dallas beating Denver in Denver? Joker did what he had to 36? 16 and 12 or something like that. Klay went 0-8 Kyrie was 7-19.. Oh wait, No Luka so all the Role players had bigger roles and won while playing defense.

I am not sure and too lazy to check But I don't think a Luka lead has won in Denver in forever.

Good thing Luka will be back to F up that chemistry..and defense..

Sorry but I couldn't resist.

[Bar Fight]

Man...if we just stay healthy we're running through this weak ass conference lol

[Fierce1]

Knicks just not the same on defense anymore.

Jazz just kept throwing lobs in the paint.

That's why I said the Knicks will lose their identity as a tough and gritty team.

[playa-hater]

Wow Scottie Pippen jr with great game. 13 for 16 and 10.asts in a win..no Marcus Smart, No Ja..all while starting another rookie 2nd rd pick Jalen Wells.

[ConstableGeneva]

Wemby is something else. Just devoured two shots at the rim. The alleyoop pass was fun too. Then sidestep to lay it "over" Podziemski. LOL too fun of a player.

[playa-hater]

Just can't see Marcus smart remaining with Memphis. I really wonder what team will trade for him.if any.

Can the Knicks match salaries?

[playa-hater]

No J Kuminga and still Steve Kerr used an 11 man rotation..all players in double minutes played.

[playa-hater]

Franz Wagner with another big game..30 9 and 8