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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1881 » by Guano » Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:52 pm

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Guano wrote:None of the players the suns got for kd are worth much. The best is that number 10 pick which is a mystery. Like someone said Green is a negative player.

And kd is a huge get for the rockets. They were desperate for a bucket getter and kd despite his age is still one of the best in the Association at getting buckets.

This is huge for the rockets.


The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1882 » by Fat » Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:56 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:Brunson
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I like it but suns would pair Kat and booker
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1883 » by spree2kawhi » Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:08 pm

Guano wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:None of the players the suns got for kd are worth much. The best is that number 10 pick which is a mystery. Like someone said Green is a negative player.

And kd is a huge get for the rockets. They were desperate for a bucket getter and kd despite his age is still one of the best in the Association at getting buckets.

This is huge for the rockets.


The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.

With the knuckleheads gone, FVV will look like the top point guard he actually is. They still have very long defenders and will be a huge problem in the playoffs.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1884 » by MrDollarBills » Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:45 pm

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HerSports85 wrote:This is who yall wanted lol

Read on Twitter


Goes to show how forgiving we are as fans. Very mature of us to look past his foolish mistakes and welcome him into our home. We freely give grace.


You would end up hating him.




He's always the malcontent.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1885 » by MrDollarBills » Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:47 pm

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3toheadmelo wrote:Brunson
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LFG!


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I like it but suns would pair Kat and booker
Before sending Booker here


That's what tampering is for.

Brunson and Booker is too good of an opportunity to pass up
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1886 » by MrDollarBills » Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:48 pm

Guano wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:None of the players the suns got for kd are worth much. The best is that number 10 pick which is a mystery. Like someone said Green is a negative player.

And kd is a huge get for the rockets. They were desperate for a bucket getter and kd despite his age is still one of the best in the Association at getting buckets.

This is huge for the rockets.


The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston is a legit contender now.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1887 » by Guano » Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:51 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Guano wrote:
HerSports85 wrote:This is who yall wanted lol

Read on Twitter


Goes to show how forgiving we are as fans. Very mature of us to look past his foolish mistakes and welcome him into our home. We freely give grace.


You would end up hating him.




He's always the malcontent.


I honestly feel sorry for him, tbh. He seems like a miserable person.

I cant imagine being that talented and rich and wasting my time on Twitter arguing with fans.
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Post#1888 » by Worst_to_First » Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:56 pm

The league did not bother to tell the Suns to hold off any KD trades until a new champion is crowned lol.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1889 » by LookToShoot » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:24 pm

Guano wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:None of the players the suns got for kd are worth much. The best is that number 10 pick which is a mystery. Like someone said Green is a negative player.

And kd is a huge get for the rockets. They were desperate for a bucket getter and kd despite his age is still one of the best in the Association at getting buckets.

This is huge for the rockets.


The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.
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Post#1890 » by mpharris36 » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:35 pm

Could you imagine what the other offers were for the suns to take this one?

Booker must be thrilled hes now teaming up for a low efficiency no defense chuck in Jalen Green.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1891 » by LookToShoot » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:39 pm

mpharris36 wrote:Could you imagine what the other offers were for the suns to take this one?

Booker must be thrilled hes now teaming up for a low efficiency no defense chuck in Jalen Green.


I don’t think they plan to keep him, likely will be flipped for a solid PG.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1892 » by Jay10 » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:50 pm

LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.


Beal has a No Trade Clause.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1893 » by NoDopeOnSundays » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:52 pm

LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
The Rockets got worse, the defense got worse. What’s KD going to do in Houston that he couldn’t do in Phoenix?


Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.



I think guys are missing just how inconsistent Jalen Green was, he was a mystery box on offense. One game you may get a 35pt explosion followed by 3 games where he doesn't crack 16. The only way Houston takes a real step back is if KD gets hurt, outside that Eason was better than Brooks last season, which is why they could move him. This moves Eason into the starting 5 with Thompson, or the option of starting Smith, they have a lot of guards/forwards left as well.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1894 » by Guano » Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:54 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:
Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.



I think guys are missing just how inconsistent Jalen Green was, he was a mystery box on offense. One game you may get a 35pt explosion followed by 3 games where he doesn't crack 16. The only way Houston takes a real step back is if KD gets hurt, outside that Eason was better than Brooks last season, which is why they could move him.


And if thompsom leans how to shoot - yeesh. They'll be a REAL problem.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1895 » by NoDopeOnSundays » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:01 pm

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NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.



I think guys are missing just how inconsistent Jalen Green was, he was a mystery box on offense. One game you may get a 35pt explosion followed by 3 games where he doesn't crack 16. The only way Houston takes a real step back is if KD gets hurt, outside that Eason was better than Brooks last season, which is why they could move him.


And if thompsom leans how to shoot - yeesh. They'll be a REAL problem.


This puts him more on the ball now too.

They have a ton of talent. I wasn't a big fan of Green, if his shot was off that night, that was it, he basically left no impact on the game if he wasn't hitting the three. He can't absorb contact and get to the rim.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1896 » by spree2kawhi » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:02 pm

Guano wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.



I think guys are missing just how inconsistent Jalen Green was, he was a mystery box on offense. One game you may get a 35pt explosion followed by 3 games where he doesn't crack 16. The only way Houston takes a real step back is if KD gets hurt, outside that Eason was better than Brooks last season, which is why they could move him.


And if thompsom leans how to shoot - yeesh. They'll be a REAL problem.

They’ll be a top contender anyway. Between FVV, Sengun and Durant, the firepower is unreal. Then you have Thompson, Eason and Smith defensively, too. Adan’s re-signed. They will be incredible.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1897 » by Guano » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:10 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
Guano wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:

I think guys are missing just how inconsistent Jalen Green was, he was a mystery box on offense. One game you may get a 35pt explosion followed by 3 games where he doesn't crack 16. The only way Houston takes a real step back is if KD gets hurt, outside that Eason was better than Brooks last season, which is why they could move him.


And if thompsom leans how to shoot - yeesh. They'll be a REAL problem.


This puts him more on the ball now too.

They have a ton of talent. I wasn't a big fan of Green, if his shot was off that night, that was it, he basically left no impact on the game if he wasn't hitting the three. He can't absorb contact and get to the rim.


Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif kd stays healthy there going to be a problem. He is a massive upgrade over Green.

And like s2k said getting the knuckleheads off the team will be a huge addition by subtraction.

Theyre geared a lot better for the playoffs now.
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Re: Around the NBA - Conference Finals and Finals 

Post#1898 » by LookToShoot » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:13 pm

Jay10 wrote:
LookToShoot wrote:
Guano wrote:
Have a much better team around him and hit clutch buckets for them which is what they desperately needed.

Losing Brooks isnt going to kill them. They have Whitmore and other defenders. And kg is a massive upgrade from Green.


Houston will not win more than 45 games next season and will be a 7th or 8th seed. We’ll see what happens.


Meanwhile Phoenix just increased their payroll. Beal has to be on the move pretty soon.


Beal has a No Trade Clause.


Yeah, but I think he’ll be eager to move now that KD has.
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Post#1899 » by Jalen Bluntson » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:34 pm

Phoenix got worse. Houston is a contender now if Durant stays healthy. Why did Phoenix do this?
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Post#1900 » by bballoctober » Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:00 pm

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