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[GettinitDone]

Jimmy said gameover

He's really a playoffs performer with killer instincts... you can feel him on both ends...

Hard not to be entertained by playoffs Jimmy

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Jimmy needed an extension so he had a measure of control in where he went, which is why he ended up in GS. He was not about to reunite with KAT and Tom, that is a dog that don't hunt.

If he had been traded to us, he would have squeezed the last of his juice, he'd have no choice anyways if he wants to win a title with the little window he has left.

KAT has matured since their Wolves days, and Jimmy just wants to win a title. He now got a pretty legitimate team in the Warriors to actually realize it, but with JB, KAT, OG, Josh... we'd have been deadly. Man Jimmy and OG would have been the true Wingstop

He averaged 34 ppg in 2 games prior to tonight, 21-4 record since he got traded there. He'd have been a dog that hunts all right

He was not coming here, he made it pretty clear he only wanted Phoenix or GS, the guy is clearly done with cold weather cities


Nobody is trading assets for players that aren't giving assurances, especially not a player that has left several teams in the past.

Raps traded for Kawhi and it was worth it

If we had traded for Jimmy and we ended up winning a chip and he left in the offseason, the 5 1sts via Mikal would be worth it

[JayTWill]

If he had been traded to us, he would have squeezed the last of his juice, he'd have no choice anyways if he wants to win a title with the little window he has left.

KAT has matured since their Wolves days, and Jimmy just wants to win a title. He now got a pretty legitimate team in the Warriors to actually realize it, but with JB, KAT, OG, Josh... we'd have been deadly. Man Jimmy and OG would have been the true Wingstop

He averaged 34 ppg in 2 games prior to tonight, 21-4 record since he got traded there. He'd have been a dog that hunts all right

He was not coming here, he made it pretty clear he only wanted Phoenix or GS, the guy is clearly done with cold weather cities


Nobody is trading assets for players that aren't giving assurances, especially not a player that has left several teams in the past.

Raps traded for Kawhi and it was worth it

If we had traded for Jimmy and we ended up winning a chip and he left in the offseason, the 5 1sts via Mikal would be worth it

Mikal = $23M Jimmy = $48M

What is the other $25M+ you are sending out?

[Capn'O]

Wait so Kuminga is suddenly in a doghouse...?

Can we get him on the cheap??

Is he low iq? Non impactful on winning??

I followed his season pretty closely because I have him in BAF. He was starting to put up some big games in December and then had an ankle injury that kept him out a few months. By the time he returned, the Warriors had traded for Butler which took him out of the mix as a primary option at any point of the game. I think he could be one of the primary options somewhere but not yet on a team that has real playoff aspirations, which the Warriors now do. The Warriors have enough and better chiefs.

He needs to find a new home. From there, I think it really depends where he lands. As his fantasy owner, I was REALLY hoping he'd unite with Spo in the Butler trade. I think he really would have taken off there. He's not high IQ but when he gets cooking he can impact wins and his defense has improved to where he's no longer a liability and sometimes even good.

On that note, I don't think he's a great fit here. We have Brunson and KAT (I would assume we'd move Mikal) here and he again falls the wayside. I'd rather have Mikal. I think he needs to land in a situation where a team can build up with him. Maybe Houston.

[dakomish23]

Experience matters

[Capn'O]

Experience matters

It does.

That said, I think OKC breaks through this year. This would have been a bolder statement 24 hours ago but I felt it then too

[dakomish23]

Experience matters

It does.

That said, I think OKC breaks through this year. This would have been a bolder statement 24 hours ago but I felt it then too

I was referring to GSW. OKC got their experience last year. You have to go through growing pains IMO. MIN went through it 2 years ago, then made their WCF run last year.

[Reign23]

Warrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriors

[Montmorencie]

This rockets team lowkey ass. Its not about experience, its about superstar level of talent too. They got bunch of good to all star at best level of players. Neither of the Shengun, Green, Fred or Thompson is more than an all star reserve in their best season given there are 5 key injuries in their respective conference.

They are the new Atlanta Hawks with Paul Milsap, Kyle Korver and Al Horford. In west this is not enough to even get out of the first round.

[MrDollarBills]

Psycho Joe

[HopelessKnick]

Warriors are overrated and they won't get to the finals barring any bad injuries to the west's top teams.

They stand zero chance against OKC. But they will also lose to the Clippers and Wolves and likely to the Nuggets and Lakers as well. The Rockets were the only team in the top 6 they could beat. And that's due to the Rockets inexperience but also lack of shooting and true go-to scorer. While the Warriors' defense improved a lot with Butler there, it is more the Rockets inability to hit shots that sunk them in game 1. They had multiple open looks they just missed--even at the rim. They closed a 25point deficit to 4 points within like 8-10 minutes of play basically with just hitting a couple 3 pointer.

Outside OKC, to me the Wolves and Clippers are the most well-rounded teams out west. If the Wolves manage to oust the Lakers, they will stomp the Warriors for sure.

[Reign23]

Rockets are a little experience and a perimeter scorer away from being a contender.
Van Fleet and Jalen Green are not gonna do it.
That said, they are definitely not out of this series, because its impossible for those two to shoot it any worse.

[spree2kawhi]

Rockets are a little experience and a perimeter scorer away from being a contender.
Van Fleet and Jalen Green are not gonna do it.
That said, they are definitely not out of this series, because its impossible for those two to shoot it any worse.

FVV is a warrior. It’s a real shame he’s not in our price range. Many of the others strike me as volatile though.

[spree2kawhi]

Warriors are overrated and they won't get to the finals barring any bad injuries to the west's top teams.

They stand zero chance against OKC. But they will also lose to the Clippers and Wolves and likely to the Nuggets and Lakers as well. The Rockets were the only team in the top 6 they could beat. And that's due to the Rockets inexperience but also lack of shooting and true go-to scorer. While the Warriors' defense improved a lot with Butler there, it is more the Rockets inability to hit shots that sunk them in game 1. They had multiple open looks they just missed--even at the rim. They closed a 25point deficit to 4 points within like 8-10 minutes of play basically with just hitting a couple 3 pointer.

Outside OKC, to me the Wolves and Clippers are the most well-rounded teams out west. If the Wolves manage to oust the Lakers, they will stomp the Warriors for sure.

OKC has proven me wrong over and over, but I don’t see them contain Stephen Curry (or Kawhi). It’ll be a very interesting postseason. These are my three favorites in the West: OKC, GSW, LAC. Let’s see if we can beat Boston

[Reign23]

Rockets are a little experience and a perimeter scorer away from being a contender.
Van Fleet and Jalen Green are not gonna do it.
That said, they are definitely not out of this series, because its impossible for those two to shoot it any worse.

FVV is a warrior. It’s a real shame he’s not in our price range. Many of the others strike me as volatile though.

I don't know. He is solid, but you can't play him next to Brunson anyway.

[HopelessKnick]

BTW Steve Adams could be a possible pickup with our exception. Would impart defense and toughness at the 5. Don't know if he could be had for that small exception though. Would fit NY well I believe.

[3toheadmelo]

This me


I just want an entertaining game. Both teams play hard man. Keep it close and at a high level.

Ditched your warri0rs for the lakers eh

I ditched the warriors after they served their purpose of smashing your Cs in the finals. It was merely a mercenary alliances that ran it's course.

Mf so you’re only picking teams to go against me

[3toheadmelo]

Fred van felton choked eh

[3toheadmelo]

As a young team the Rockets showing a lot of heart to battle back, their defense has held up like crazy, their offense is horrible though.

Fred VanFelton killing them 3/16 fg 1/10 3pt 7pts

Nodope was calling for us to sign him too

[spree2kawhi]

He was not coming here, he made it pretty clear he only wanted Phoenix or GS, the guy is clearly done with cold weather cities


Nobody is trading assets for players that aren't giving assurances, especially not a player that has left several teams in the past.

Raps traded for Kawhi and it was worth it

If we had traded for Jimmy and we ended up winning a chip and he left in the offseason, the 5 1sts via Mikal would be worth it

Mikal = $23M Jimmy = $48M

What is the other $25M+ you are sending out?

It’s certainly debatable, but I’ll take Hart + Mikal over Butler, and together they’re even more affordable than that one guy who can’t shoot either. I’d rather trade for Donte somehow. That’s 12 million.