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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1441 » by REJECTEDBYCLARK » Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:36 am

Los_29 wrote:
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Actually, it’s aged incredibly well. Who did we miss out on aside from Edey who is a situational big averaging 9/8?

I was not a fan of the Poeltl deal but we can’t deny that it’s turned out way better than we initially thought given the complete lack of talent at our draft slot last year.


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Sorry but I just don’t see prime Shaq in anything Edey does. Maybe the coaches aren’t utilizing him properly? Or are they saving him for the playoffs?


"situational big" getting 30 mins a night since Jenkins was fired

you don't need to apologize for your blindness
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1442 » by mademan » Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:45 am

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Sorry but I just don’t see prime Shaq in anything Edey does. Maybe the coaches aren’t utilizing him properly? Or are they saving him for the playoffs?


"situational big" getting 30 mins a night since Jenkins was fired

you don't need to apologize for your blindness


Probably their 2nd best player in aggregate in these 2 play-in games. Arguably their best

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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1443 » by mihaic » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:12 am

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Read on Twitter


Just had to get Poeltl. The trade that just keeps on aging horribly

But 80% of the people here told me he'll be a bust, he won't adjust to NBA, teams will run him off the floor, no team will pick him in the 1st round, and he'snot even worth a 2nd rounder. So it must be a fluke.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1444 » by Kingsway_fan » Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:44 am

mihaic wrote:
mademan wrote:
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Read on Twitter


Just had to get Poeltl. The trade that just keeps on aging horribly

But 80% of the people here told me he'll be a bust, he won't adjust to NBA, teams will run him off the floor, no team will pick him in the 1st round, and he'snot even worth a 2nd rounder. So it must be a fluke.


Endless whining, lol

1. San Antonio could have selected him.. AND PASSED.

2. Quite happy with YAK.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1445 » by Tripod » Sat Apr 19, 2025 1:53 pm

Lively 0 points, 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Without Luka and Kyrie feeding him, his value is gonna plummet along with his effectiveness.
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Post#1446 » by Los_29 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 2:19 pm

Tripod wrote:Lively 0 points, 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Without Luka and Kyrie feeding him, his value is gonna plummet along with his effectiveness.


Let’s hope they bite on a Gradey for Lively swap. A man can dream.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1447 » by tsherkin » Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:57 pm

Los_29 wrote:
Tripod wrote:Lively 0 points, 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Without Luka and Kyrie feeding him, his value is gonna plummet along with his effectiveness.


Let’s hope they bite on a Gradey for Lively swap. A man can dream.


Imagine if they were that stupid? That would be glorious for us.
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Post#1448 » by Dr Positivity » Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:58 pm

I think 2 of Trae, LaMelo, Morant (maybe Murray?) should be traded for each other.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1449 » by Los_29 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:27 pm

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Tripod wrote:Lively 0 points, 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Without Luka and Kyrie feeding him, his value is gonna plummet along with his effectiveness.


Let’s hope they bite on a Gradey for Lively swap. A man can dream.


Imagine if they were that stupid? That would be glorious for us.


They are actually that stupid. That’s the beauty of it. They just traded Luka. You can never say never with that ownership group.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1450 » by mademan » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:43 pm

Los_29 wrote:
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Let’s hope they bite on a Gradey for Lively swap. A man can dream.


Imagine if they were that stupid? That would be glorious for us.


They are actually that stupid. That’s the beauty of it. They just traded Luka. You can never say never with that ownership group.


They may be stupid, but there still has to be some kind of rationale. Lively is their starting C and Dick isnt currently an upgrade to Klay or Christie. Theyre not gonna trade their starting C for a backup wing that nots better than most of their wings (Klay/Christie/Naji/Martin). They should probably trade Lively as he does have good value, but it should be for someone who can create and play beside Kyrie at some point
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1451 » by DG88 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:55 pm

Nembhard just raises his game in the Playoffs
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1452 » by tsherkin » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:58 pm

Los_29 wrote:
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Let’s hope they bite on a Gradey for Lively swap. A man can dream.


Imagine if they were that stupid? That would be glorious for us.


They are actually that stupid. That’s the beauty of it. They just traded Luka. You can never say never with that ownership group.


You're not wrong, it's just wild to consider.
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Post#1453 » by HumbleRen » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:05 pm

This Bucks team is terrible. I hope Giannis requests a trade.
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Post#1454 » by Brinbe » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:17 pm

this is what the bucks get for thinking that kuzma could be a positive playoff contributor in 2025 lol
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1455 » by Tripod » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:19 pm

mademan wrote:
Los_29 wrote:
tsherkin wrote:
Imagine if they were that stupid? That would be glorious for us.


They are actually that stupid. That’s the beauty of it. They just traded Luka. You can never say never with that ownership group.


They may be stupid, but there still has to be some kind of rationale. Lively is their starting C and Dick isnt currently an upgrade to Klay or Christie. Theyre not gonna trade their starting C for a backup wing that nots better than most of their wings (Klay/Christie/Naji/Martin). They should probably trade Lively as he does have good value, but it should be for someone who can create and play beside Kyrie at some point

Yeah they need a PG
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1456 » by Los_29 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:27 pm

You can never count out a team led by Giannis. However, Pacers just seem like the better team.

I really want Celtics/Knicks and Pacers/Cavs in the 2nd round. That will be amazing to watch.
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1457 » by Duffman100 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:30 pm

DG88 wrote:Nembhard just raises his game in the Playoffs


Annoyed. I drafted him high in fantasy based on last playoffs and he was so meh for the season. :lol:
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1458 » by Brinbe » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:37 pm

those giannis trade rumors gonna be loud in the offseason
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Re: Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V1.0 

Post#1459 » by Duffman100 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:37 pm

Good to Siakam playing well.
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Post#1460 » by Brinbe » Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:39 pm

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