Around the League News and Rumors (Non-Hawks) Part 2

Post #2021 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:53 pm

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner is Gayle Benson (77 years old) and seems to be having a difficult time finding team success. The Pels to me are a team that can eventually be taken from New Orleans and moved once Gayle Benson sells or passes away.

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Post #2022 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:38 pm

Interesting...Suns still seem to be gunning for a playoff run.

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Post #2023 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:07 am

Jamaaliver wrote:Interesting...Suns still seem to be gunning for a playoff run.

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I like this trade for the Suns.

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Post #2024 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:07 am

Knicks’ Precious Achiuwa wants everyone to know ‘I’m an elite defender’

Precious Achiuwa didn’t start. But he finished. And the performance Wednesday against the 76ers reinforced his confidence. “I’m an elite defender,” he said after collecting three blocks in the Knicks’ 125-119 overtime win. “I don’t think I got to say that.”

– via New York Post

https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/sports/knicks-precious-achiuwa-confident-hes-an-elite-defender/

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Post #2025 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:45 am

KD and Devin Booker have a bet.

If the Detroit Lions win, KD has to thank Draymond for his two rings.

If the Commanders win, Devin Booker has to publicly write a Fsthers Day card to Luka.

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Post #2026 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:10 pm

That...is legendary stuff, there.

Brutal. (Go Lions!)

HMFFL wrote:KD and Devin Booker have a bet.

If the Detroit Lions win, KD has to thank Draymond for his two rings.

If the Commanders win, Devin Booker has to publicly write a Fsthers Day card to Luka.

Post #2027 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:58 pm

Spoiler:

Post #2028 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:14 pm

John Collins playing next to Sabonis could be deadly. Elite Passer + Elite Play Finisher.

Think Horford & Josh Smith back in 2011.

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Post #2029 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:37 pm

Chicago signs this guy to 5yrs, $90m, when most knew it was an overpay.

Patrick Williams on the block

It’s hard to call the Bulls’ embarrassing loss Friday to the Hornets rock bottom for their front office, especially when the floor continues sinking. It’s no secret executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has been actively shopping veterans Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic since the summer, hoping to acquire draft assets and build a better future. But now it’s becoming clear that even some pieces the Bulls were counting on to be part of that future are looking more suspect than prospect. A source Saturday told the Sun-Times that Karnisovas finally has bought in to the idea that 23-year-old forward Patrick Williams needs a change of scenery, opening the door for him to be on the trade block, too. – via Chicago Sun-Times

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/01/18/according-to-a-source-add-patrick-williams-to-bulls-trade-block

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Post #2030 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:13 pm

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Post #2031 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:58 am

Jamaaliver wrote:

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I'm not surprised about Lebron.

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Post #2032 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:59 am

Shams Charania: The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.

– via x.com

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jayu70 · Post #2033 » by **jayu70** » Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:11 am

Jimmy Butler suspended for two more games

Shams Charania: The Miami Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games, sources tell ESPN. Butler missed a team flight Wednesday and had plans to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami is keeping him home from its two-game road trip.

– via x.com