Around the NBA - 2024-25 Season Continued

Chanel Bomber · Post #1581 » by **Chanel Bomber** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 6:40 pm

Not convinced at all by the Fox acquisition for Spurs. I don't think he moves the needle for them tbh.

Is he even better than Lavine? I tend to think they'd have been better off with Lavine while keeping some of their extra picks for a bigger trade down the road.

nykballa2k4 · Post #1582 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 6:48 pm

Chanel Bomber wrote:Not convinced at all by the Fox acquisition for Spurs. I don't think he moves the needle for them tbh.

Is he even better than Lavine? I tend to think they'd have been better off with Lavine while keeping some of their extra picks for a bigger trade down the road.

Depends on the contract he signs.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #1583 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 6:55 pm

Chanel Bomber wrote:Not convinced at all by the Fox acquisition for Spurs. I don't think he moves the needle for them tbh.

Is he even better than Lavine? I tend to think they'd have been better off with Lavine while keeping some of their extra picks for a bigger trade down the road.

They're better, but that team is still a work in progress, also them starting CP3 over Castle makes no sense at all. LaMelo was killing them in the first half in large part because CP3 was starting, they went with Castle on him in the 2nd half, he quieted it all down and held him to 2-11 for the 2nd half. If I were building that team, I'd zig while everyone is expecting me to zag, I'd try my next target in FA/tade would be Jaren Jackson, putting him and Wemby together as a frontcourt would be lethal since Jaren is mobile enough to guard wing 4s, and he's too big for them to defend.

I don't see how LaVine grows with that team much, Zach turns 30 next month, Fox won't be 28 till December. Also, they gave up virtually nothing to get him, only 1 pick was good and that's the Minnesota 2031, Bulls pick wasn't going to convey, the Hornets pick is going to be 2 seconds, and the Spurs pick is 2027 which will be junk if Victor is healthy. They still have the Hawks picks, almost all their own picks and the Mavs 2030 pick.

3toheadmelo · Post #1584 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 7:11 pm

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HopelessKnick · Post #1585 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 7:29 pm

I do believe the Spurs will be pretty good and very soon. They still need another piece---like a third option and two way wing, but I wouldn't be surprised if they crack the top 6 next season already.

Ma10 · Post #1586 » by **Ma10** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 7:29 pm

Fuqq dem Clippers, whoever gives that mofo Simmons another chance is just so dumb....you are really dumb... for real!

HopelessKnick · Post #1587 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 7:31 pm

Worst_to_First wrote:
WaltFrazier wrote:Magic in free fall here. Coach may be in trouble if this continues

Looking like Suggs is as important to that team as Banchero and Franz Wagner. Perhaps more (at least in the regular season) as the Magic had still been winning games with Suggs there even with their two best scorers out.

Can be the only real takeaway right? I still think the Magic are legit and will put together a late season run...It has been really surprising to watch them lose some many games after getting their stars back...

However, looking at the stats, Banchero has been really struggling back since his return.

3toheadmelo · Post #1588 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:00 pm

Nico Harrison is a evil genius. The Mavs look insane on both ends.

HopelessKnick · Post #1589 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:02 pm

I don't believe it, but just imagine the Mavericks going on to win a title this season (and possibly beating the Lakers on their way there). That would be the most insane story in the NBA--probably like ever.

spree2kawhi · Post #1590 » by **spree2kawhi** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:12 pm

They are destroying Houston… wow

3toheadmelo · Post #1591 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:14 pm

As good as Luka is, his defense will always hold back a team from winning a chip unless he drastically improves on that end. Mavs are a much better team in the short term. They can win a chip with this squad.

F N 11 · Post #1592 » by **F N 11** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:19 pm

No LeBron no Luka lol what a shame nba

MrDollarBills · Post #1593 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:19 pm

Guano wrote:Speaking of death threats. I'd be plotting murder if this happened to me.

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I would be really sad if that happened to me.

Like damn dude at least jump.

HopelessKnick · Post #1594 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:20 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:As good as Luka is, his defense will always hold back a team from winning a chip unless he drastically improves on that end. Mavs are a much better team in the short term. They can win a chip with this squad.

I'd be very cautious as of right now with any judgement. You are right however that when Luka is your main piece you do need to build the team accordingly on defense (like with JB and some others)...

aq_ua · Post #1595 » by **aq_ua** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:21 pm

spree2kawhi wrote:They are destroying Houston… wow

Houston is on a 5 game losing streak, they’ve really missed FVV, they seem to have lost a lot of their early season mojo.

knicks94 · Post #1596 » by **knicks94** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:23 pm

I hate the Lakers, but we need the Pacers to lose.

HopelessKnick · Post #1597 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:23 pm

Anthony Davis at half-time: 24points/13rebounds/5assists/3block on 9-13 shooting and 2-2 from 3. Probably headed for a 40/20 game. Could be a 40points triple double as well.

Sengun: 5 points/4rebounds on 2-8 shooting.

3toheadmelo · Post #1598 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:23 pm

HopelessKnick wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:As good as Luka is, his defense will always hold back a team from winning a chip unless he drastically improves on that end. Mavs are a much better team in the short term. They can win a chip with this squad.

I'd be very cautious as of right now with any judgement. You are right however that when Luka is your main piece you do need to build the team accordingly on defense (like with JB and some others)...

At least Brunson tries, Luka is just extremily lazy. His defense is so bad it breaks records :lol:

TheGreenArrow · Post #1599 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:23 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:As good as Luka is, his defense will always hold back a team from winning a chip unless he drastically improves on that end. Mavs are a much better team in the short term. They can win a chip with this squad.

Sounds like you’re talking about Kat & Brunson Tbh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3toheadmelo · Post #1600 » by **3toheadmelo** » Sat Feb 8, 2025 9:25 pm

TheGreenArrow wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:As good as Luka is, his defense will always hold back a team from winning a chip unless he drastically improves on that end. Mavs are a much better team in the short term. They can win a chip with this squad.

Sounds like you’re talking about Kat & Brunson Tbh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Start Huk next to KAT and it will solve a lot of our problems on defense greenie!!!