Around the NBA - 2024-25 Season Continued

[MrDollarBills]

Its like the Suns refuse to admit they dont have a good roster anymore, but keep thinking a new coach will fix everything

They are gonna blow that thing up i believe

[MrDollarBills]

I'd prefer Bud over Malone... Malone is Thibs 2.0

Taylor Jenkins makes the most sense in terms of roster.

[dakomish23]

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

It has taken time, but Al Horford is finally, officially, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Tuesday, the Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers completed a trade that will see two veterans swap places.

Danny Green, who was acquired by the Thunder in the trade that saw Dennis Schroder sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, was sent to Philadelphia along with Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier.

In exchange, the Thunder received Horford and a 2025 protected first-round pick, as well as the draft rights to Theo Maledon (selected with the 34th pick of the 2020 NBA draft) and Vasilije Micić (selected with the 52nd pick of the 2014 NBA Draft).

[Capn'O]

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

It has taken time, but Al Horford is finally, officially, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Tuesday, the Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers completed a trade that will see two veterans swap places.

Danny Green, who was acquired by the Thunder in the trade that saw Dennis Schroder sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, was sent to Philadelphia along with Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier.

In exchange, the Thunder received Horford and a 2025 protected first-round pick, as well as the draft rights to Theo Maledon (selected with the 34th pick of the 2020 NBA draft) and Vasilije Micić (selected with the 52nd pick of the 2014 NBA Draft).

That would be delicious.

[omerome]

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

It has taken time, but Al Horford is finally, officially, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Tuesday, the Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers completed a trade that will see two veterans swap places.

Danny Green, who was acquired by the Thunder in the trade that saw Dennis Schroder sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, was sent to Philadelphia along with Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier.

In exchange, the Thunder received Horford and a 2025 protected first-round pick, as well as the draft rights to Theo Maledon (selected with the 34th pick of the 2020 NBA draft) and Vasilije Micić (selected with the 52nd pick of the 2014 NBA Draft).

That would be delicious.

Delicous and yet still kinda lame since the rich just keep getting richer.

The assets OKC has are insane, and they are going to be good for a very, very long time.

[Gravy]

Its like the Suns refuse to admit they dont have a good roster anymore, but keep thinking a new coach will fix everything

They are gonna blow that thing up i believe

They can try to retool around Booker if he doesnt ask to be traded

[thebuzzardman]

Another clueless entitled douche billionaire thinking he can operate a sports franchise. Sucks for the fans.

Isiah Thomas has made a career out of fleecing these guys. He's like a modern Robin Hood. (if he's donating to charity)

[Wildcat]

I wish there was some way to lure Tyronn Lue to the Knicks...I always love the way he sets up his teams...if Kawhi and George were a little less injury prone he would have won a ring there for sure...

I use to not be able to stand Lue because of LeBron. I thought he was just riding his coat tails. I think like 3 or 4 years ago I changed my tune. He's a top 5 coach in my eyes.

I still don’t think he’s all that great… but you’re right about him and LeBron.

He didn't take a low ball offer from the Lakers to coach LeBron. I think that's noteworthy.

[nykballa2k4]

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

That would be delicious.

Delicous and yet still kinda lame since the rich just keep getting richer.

The assets OKC has are insane, and they are going to be good for a very, very long time.

OKC could use that pick, possibly almost alone, to get Durant.

[spree2kawhi]

I use to not be able to stand Lue because of LeBron. I thought he was just riding his coat tails. I think like 3 or 4 years ago I changed my tune. He's a top 5 coach in my eyes.

I still don’t think he’s all that great… but you’re right about him and LeBron.

He didn't take a low ball offer from the Lakers to coach LeBron. I think that's noteworthy.

Absolutely

[GettinitDone]

I'd prefer Bud over Malone... Malone is Thibs 2.0

Taylor Jenkins makes the most sense in terms of roster.

Yup Jenkins is my top choice too, then Bud, then Malone...

In all honesty I like Malone over Bud, but Malone can quickly devolve into ego power maniac who alienates his players (for all his fault, Thibs doesn't alienate) and like Thibs he plays vets and doesn't play young players

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

It has taken time, but Al Horford is finally, officially, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Tuesday, the Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers completed a trade that will see two veterans swap places.

Danny Green, who was acquired by the Thunder in the trade that saw Dennis Schroder sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, was sent to Philadelphia along with Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier.

In exchange, the Thunder received Horford and a 2025 protected first-round pick, as well as the draft rights to Theo Maledon (selected with the 34th pick of the 2020 NBA draft) and Vasilije Micić (selected with the 52nd pick of the 2014 NBA Draft).

So what happens if it's a top 6 pick, Sixers keep it, and Thunder just lose it?

[3toheadmelo]

Read on Twitter

welp coach bud's on the table. that's someone i'd deeply consider

For years I said I would’ve fired Thibs to take Bud. But I don’t think I would do it anymore. There’s no way you should miss the playoffs with Booker and KD. Thibs has done more with less talent

That roster isn't that talented, they have too many holes, and Booker took a massive step back on defense this season. KD is still an impact player, but he's old so some nightas the icy hot is working and other nights it's not. The Booker stats without KD are the most troubling of all, because he's turned into a sieve on defense, he had 121.2 DRTG when KD was off the floor.

Easy to miss the playoffs when your best player is 37.

Booker kinda fell off

[GettinitDone]

That would be delicious.

Delicous and yet still kinda lame since the rich just keep getting richer.

The assets OKC has are insane, and they are going to be good for a very, very long time.

OKC could use that pick, possibly almost alone, to get Durant.

OKC is a smart organization, won't sacrifice their grit, defense, dog fight mentality for star power like the Knicks did for KAT

I doubt they traded for KD, I mean they could, but he's not really their ace move

[dakomish23]

Just a reminder of why PHI would give their 2025 pick to OKC if it's outside the top 6

https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2020/12/08/thunder-and-sixers-officially-complete-al-horford-danny-green-trade/77359204007/

It has taken time, but Al Horford is finally, officially, a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Tuesday, the Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers completed a trade that will see two veterans swap places.

Danny Green, who was acquired by the Thunder in the trade that saw Dennis Schroder sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, was sent to Philadelphia along with Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier.

In exchange, the Thunder received Horford and a 2025 protected first-round pick, as well as the draft rights to Theo Maledon (selected with the 34th pick of the 2020 NBA draft) and Vasilije Micić (selected with the 52nd pick of the 2014 NBA Draft).

So what happens if it's a top 6 pick, Sixers keep it, and Thunder just lose it?

I believe it’s top 4 the next 2 years

[Capn'O]

I'd prefer Bud over Malone... Malone is Thibs 2.0

Taylor Jenkins makes the most sense in terms of roster.

Notably, the Grizz have been in free fall since his firing too.

[WargamesX]

For years I said I would’ve fired Thibs to take Bud. But I don’t think I would do it anymore. There’s no way you should miss the playoffs with Booker and KD. Thibs has done more with less talent

That roster isn't that talented, they have too many holes, and Booker took a massive step back on defense this season. KD is still an impact player, but he's old so some nightas the icy hot is working and other nights it's not. The Booker stats without KD are the most troubling of all, because he's turned into a sieve on defense, he had 121.2 DRTG when KD was off the floor.

Easy to miss the playoffs when your best player is 37.

Booker kinda fell off

He hasn’t been the same since that time when Brunson was on the Mavs and he tanked him in the playoffs

[NoDopeOnSundays]

For years I said I would’ve fired Thibs to take Bud. But I don’t think I would do it anymore. There’s no way you should miss the playoffs with Booker and KD. Thibs has done more with less talent

That roster isn't that talented, they have too many holes, and Booker took a massive step back on defense this season. KD is still an impact player, but he's old so some nightas the icy hot is working and other nights it's not. The Booker stats without KD are the most troubling of all, because he's turned into a sieve on defense, he had 121.2 DRTG when KD was off the floor.

Easy to miss the playoffs when your best player is 37.

I've spent most of my adult life hating on Chris Paul, and he has choked on several occasions in the playoffs, which is hard to feel sorry for considering how much of a deek he is on the court.

But I now see his career in a different light, and it's now pretty clear to me he was the driving force behind Phoenix's run to the Finals.

He was past his prime but still a greater player than Booker, which partly explains why Phoenix have been so mediocre since he left.

Booker's a greater scorer and a ceiling raiser but he's not this massive difference-maker he's made out to be. He doesn't make a profound impact on the game. Chris Paul did.

I think shooting guard is the hardest position to find truly great, impactful players at and it's why there are so few greats relative to the other positions, it's basically Jordan, Kobe, Wade and West as the ultimate 2 guards that you could win with, by far the shallowest of all the positions in terms of hall of famers.

Booker is just another in the long line of really good but not great shooting guards that people think can win, but ultimately can't.

[Besart19]

I'd prefer Bud over Malone... Malone is Thibs 2.0

Taylor Jenkins makes the most sense in terms of roster.

Bud makes sense only for those who want to pair Towns with Mitch... he is a Thibs 2.0, a very good regular season coach but also stubborn, fiery and playoffs choker... just remember how thr Cavs humilated them in multiple seasons even when they were missing both Love and Irving

The Knicks need a coach who can maximise our talent... our roster lack leadership, thats why we need a Mazzula type of coac rather Thibs, Bud or Brown

[Besart19]

I'd prefer Bud over Malone... Malone is Thibs 2.0

Taylor Jenkins makes the most sense in terms of roster.

Notably, the Grizz have been in free fall since his firing too.

He hates runing pick n rolls, so a hard pass to him too

Imagine playing Hart and Mitch and not running PnR... tragicomedy

[Worst_to_First]

Luka and Bron are gonna shoot 20 free throws a game each lol

I feel though that the winner of the LAL-MIN series can go all the way to the Finals. I see either of them beating OKC and whoever comes out of the 2 vs. 7 matchup.

Not high on OKC?

I have the clippers as a dark horse candidate to go to the finals. If Kawhi and harden are truly back to form I think they will be hard to beat. They also have Powell and Zubac who are having a career year.

OKC had a dominant season but yes, them getting past the Clippers is not even a foregone conclusion.