Around the NBA - 2024-25 Season Continued Continued

[3toheadmelo]

The one with Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe, LeBron, Jordan, Tatum and Ghandi morphed into one player

But you said teams, with an s meaning more than one. So where’s the other ones

So you admit you are rooting for WiltBronson ChamberBryantdan? Getting that one right matters the most.



I couldn't tell which team you were rooting for between the Magic and Celtics with all the Tatum and Paolo posts, you seem to love them equally

Of course I’m rooting for Knicks west. It took you that long to figure that out?

I like Tatum and banchero, but not to the point to root for their teams unless it’s for a bet with sham

[sol537]

Off-season:

-> Swap out Thibs for either Dan Hurley, Mike Malone, Johnnie Bryant, or Frank Vogel
-> Grab Schroeder at the TAX MLE for 1-2 seasons
-> Trade Duece/Mitch for Herb Jones + three 2nd rounders
-> Move Hart to the bench
-> Start KAT/OG/Jones/Bridges/Brunson w/ Hart, Schroeder, McCullar, and Huk off the bench
-> Win 2026 NBA Championships

[NoDopeOnSundays]

But you said teams, with an s meaning more than one. So where’s the other ones

So you admit you are rooting for WiltBronson ChamberBryantdan? Getting that one right matters the most.



I couldn't tell which team you were rooting for between the Magic and Celtics with all the Tatum and Paolo posts, you seem to love them equally

Of course I’m rooting for Knicks west. It took you that long to figure that out?

I like Tatum and banchero, but not to the point to root for their teams unless it’s for a bet with sham

Knicks west? Just the nastiest of business, the only other team that can claim they're Knicks play in White Plains at the county center. Nasty work!

[spree2kawhi]

I don’t see any of those teams breaking up their core for Giannis besides GSW. But Kuminga and pods is definitely not enough to get Giannis.

I think they all would. I might ship the entire Villanova connection for him and try to contend with Towns, OG, Giannis frontcourt - it’s pure fiction obviously. We won’t be involved because our players are approaching 30. It’s not even a matter of picks in our case.

Cavs should do that, OKC should - without any doubt, Houston wouldn’t even blink. For Boston it would mean a Holiday, White, Tatum, Giannis, Porzingis lineup. You think they’d even have second thoughts? No way man, brown is overpaid anyway. There are even more teams out there with below 25-year-old trade chips - imagine Orlando sending out Wagner, Carter and Suggs. You’re probably right about Kuminga and Podziemski, but the Warriors have even more assets and they would all be on the table. Maybe not enough, but anyway.

They would all line up. Giannis is in his prime and you know he is that good.

Will have to see. A lot of those teams are pretty young, so I don’t think they are in a rush to trade for an aging Giannis. You do have a point with Boston though. They are prob a dark horse contender to get Giannis. In terms of winning, I think we’re the team that makes the most sense for Giannis. Imagine a core of Giannis, OG and Brunson.

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

[Montmorencie]

Giannis is losing his third consecutive first round playoffs. Twice to Indiana, once to the Heat. Prime LeBron is never losing to these bum ass teams. He has entered his 30 and unlike Jokic for example, he depends 100% on his athleticism.

If you are a stacked team, yes, you go for him. But I'm not so sure he is gonna get it done on equal terms. I mean this series against Heat when he was scared of the ball didn't look good at all. And he was already a champ.

[sol537]

Giannis is losing his third consecutive first round playoffs. Twice to Indiana, once to the Heat. Prime LeBron is never losing to these bum ass teams. He has entered his 30 and unlike Jokic for example, he depends 100% on his athleticism.

If you are a stacked team, yes, you go for him. But I'm not so sure he is gonna get it done on equal terms. I mean this series against Heat when he was scared of the ball didn't look good at all. And he was already a champ.

MIL doesn't have their own picks for like 5 years... they would want to remain semi competitive with young'ish players I would think.

KAT + Bridges for Giannis + Portis Jr. could work.

Portis / Giannis / OG / McCullar / Brunson.... maybe. Maybe.

[3toheadmelo]

So you admit you are rooting for WiltBronson ChamberBryantdan? Getting that one right matters the most.



I couldn't tell which team you were rooting for between the Magic and Celtics with all the Tatum and Paolo posts, you seem to love them equally

Of course I’m rooting for Knicks west. It took you that long to figure that out?

I like Tatum and banchero, but not to the point to root for their teams unless it’s for a bet with sham

Knicks west? Just the nastiest of business, the only other team that can claim they're Knicks play in White Plains at the county center. Nasty work!

[NoDopeOnSundays]

Of course I’m rooting for Knicks west. It took you that long to figure that out?

I like Tatum and banchero, but not to the point to root for their teams unless it’s for a bet with sham

Knicks west? Just the nastiest of business, the only other team that can claim they're Knicks play in White Plains at the county center. Nasty work!

It all makes sense now.

[3toheadmelo]

I think they all would. I might ship the entire Villanova connection for him and try to contend with Towns, OG, Giannis frontcourt - it’s pure fiction obviously. We won’t be involved because our players are approaching 30. It’s not even a matter of picks in our case.

Cavs should do that, OKC should - without any doubt, Houston wouldn’t even blink. For Boston it would mean a Holiday, White, Tatum, Giannis, Porzingis lineup. You think they’d even have second thoughts? No way man, brown is overpaid anyway. There are even more teams out there with below 25-year-old trade chips - imagine Orlando sending out Wagner, Carter and Suggs. You’re probably right about Kuminga and Podziemski, but the Warriors have even more assets and they would all be on the table. Maybe not enough, but anyway.

They would all line up. Giannis is in his prime and you know he is that good.

Will have to see. A lot of those teams are pretty young, so I don’t think they are in a rush to trade for an aging Giannis. You do have a point with Boston though. They are prob a dark horse contender to get Giannis. In terms of winning, I think we’re the team that makes the most sense for Giannis. Imagine a core of Giannis, OG and Brunson.

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

[spree2kawhi]

Will have to see. A lot of those teams are pretty young, so I don’t think they are in a rush to trade for an aging Giannis. You do have a point with Boston though. They are prob a dark horse contender to get Giannis. In terms of winning, I think we’re the team that makes the most sense for Giannis. Imagine a core of Giannis, OG and Brunson.

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

Wouldn’t you do that trade?

[HopelessKnick]

I think Houston would be a good spot for him. They got the young exciting players + picks. I picture Sengun/Green + 3FRPs (the ones from Phoenix) could get it done. Would be almost like getting their own FRPs back.

[HopelessKnick]

Steve Adams would be a very very nice pickup in the offseason. The dude is just a monster on the boards and such a tough presence all around. Probably is going to command more than the exception and Houston is likely going to re-sign him.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

Have to wait till the lottery to figure out what team can make the best offer; things change if a team jumps up into the top 5. If you're the Mavs, Kings or Spurs and you get the first pick, what is really beating a Flagg + other stuff offer for Giannis.

[3toheadmelo]

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

Wouldn’t you do that trade?

Maybe lol

[Capn'O]

Will have to see. A lot of those teams are pretty young, so I don’t think they are in a rush to trade for an aging Giannis. You do have a point with Boston though. They are prob a dark horse contender to get Giannis. In terms of winning, I think we’re the team that makes the most sense for Giannis. Imagine a core of Giannis, OG and Brunson.

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

I think they'll make an offer and it will be well above what we could or could have offered.

[HopelessKnick]

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

Wouldn’t you do that trade?

If OKC wins the title they'll likely stay put---if not they will likely go all-in on Giannis and they could indeed put together a great package. I think the question with Giannis is whether he himself has any preference. I think the Bucks would accomodate him to a certain degree. Does Giannis want to go to OKC? Basketballwise it would make 200% sense but there could be other factors involved as well. Keep in mind Giannis won the title already and put up one of the most historic performances in finals history. Winning alone may not be 100% of his motivation. But I do generally agree that teams that have players in the 23-27 age range and picks have a great shot at him.

[MrDollarBills]

Giannis is losing his third consecutive first round playoffs. Twice to Indiana, once to the Heat. Prime LeBron is never losing to these bum ass teams. He has entered his 30 and unlike Jokic for example, he depends 100% on his athleticism.

If you are a stacked team, yes, you go for him. But I'm not so sure he is gonna get it done on equal terms. I mean this series against Heat when he was scared of the ball didn't look good at all. And he was already a champ.

MIL doesn't have their own picks for like 5 years... they would want to remain semi competitive with young'ish players I would think.

KAT + Bridges for Giannis + Portis Jr. could work.

Portis / Giannis / OG / McCullar / Brunson.... maybe. Maybe.

I dunno about that line up

[MrDollarBills]

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

I think they'll make an offer and it will be well above what we could or could have offered.

OKC is definitely cashing in this summer regardless.

I don't really see a viable trade and I absolutely am against trading KAT for Durant. The most feasible move is probably strengthen the bench and getting a new coach

[3toheadmelo]

Sure. I just tried yo look at it from Milwaukee’s perspective. Wouldn’t they ask for Brunson instead and should we even balk? More importantly, there is much more in it for them. They wouldn’t want 30-year-olds.

Let’s look at OKC just for fun and imagine they get upset and do not win the championship this year after that type of season. To me there’s no doubt they’d go all in on Giannis (and if they sent Chet Holmgren, maybe Wallace, Hartenstein and all those picks, they’d get him).

SGA, Caruso, Dort, Williams, Giannis - good night, NBA.

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

I think they'll make an offer and it will be well above what we could or could have offered.

Depends on how far they get imo. Like if they get to the finals or even win the chip, I’m not sure I see them making a panic trade for Giannis.

[Capn'O]

Are we so sure that OKC wants to trade their core for Giannis tho? They are probably favorites to win it all right now. Not sure they would want to break it up.

I think they'll make an offer and it will be well above what we could or could have offered.

Depends on how far they get imo. Like if they get to the finals or even win the chip, I’m not sure I see them making a panic trade for Giannis.

I mean, a trade for Giannis isn't a panic trade. It's **** Giannis.

But the extent of pieces they offer may vary based on what they do. I could agree with that.