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[HornetJail]

ESPN is always weird with their handling of injured players on this list. Like they'll put LaMelo 30-40 spots lower than his healthy play would be at, but they'll still have no problems ranking Tatum 5th or whatever despite him definitely playing zero games this upcoming season.

[wilson115]

Wonder if a panic trade for LaMelo is incoming.

Sexton also possibly works contract wise if they need a guard with ball handling and scoring.

No way they trade for Melo, cause even if Jeffie was tempted (he’s not) we’d have to receive Sengun in that deal. Sexton is too woven into this year’s plan also…don’t see him as an option.

Would they deal for Tre Mann? Not that I’d want to ship him out, but would be open to it for a legit C or PF. But they really don’t have anyone in those slots I’d like other than Jabari (he’s locked in with his big extension) or Al Sengun. Capela isn’t eligible to be dealt yet (not sure). Spencer would be a realistic trade to them, but for what?

Trade one of our guards for Eason!

[Chapelchilla]

Wonder if a panic trade for LaMelo is incoming.

Sexton also possibly works contract wise if they need a guard with ball handling and scoring.

No way they trade for Melo, cause even if Jeffie was tempted (he’s not) we’d have to receive Sengun in that deal. Sexton is too woven into this year’s plan also…don’t see him as an option.

Would they deal for Tre Mann? Not that I’d want to ship him out, but would be open to it for a legit C or PF. But they really don’t have anyone in those slots I’d like other than Jabari (he’s locked in with his big extension) or Al Sengun. Capela isn’t eligible to be dealt yet (not sure). Spencer would be a realistic trade to them, but for what?

Trade one of our guards for Eason!

YES please

[fatlever]

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1npgded/espn_lebron_james_and_maverick_carter_are/

just wait til the saudis and uae decide to create a league and pay triple what the nba pays. it will happen eventually. first soccer, then golf, next... hoops

[fatlever]

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In addition to this clip. Williams says he's been more focused this off season, paraphrasing that getting traded is a bit of a wake up call Be more motivated during the offseason. In a different clip the sun's front office talk about how much gains Mark has made in his lower body strength since July.

[Bassman]

An age old question; how to motivate the under motivated? If Mark Williams wasn’t putting in the amount of effort, time and investment into his training (and he was not), can anyone get to him other than himself? Williams says the trade was a wake-up call.

What’s it going to take for these guys to get devoted to the weight room other than being shipped out? And will that even last?

This is a real question for many players, including LaMelo. To maximize ability, health and production in today’s NBA physical training is imperative. Skills alone will only get you so far. Durability is required in a long demanding season. Some are finally trying this as an alternative to just having fun and keeping their shooting up with some hooping. Zion Williamson showed up in great shape, cut, and ready for playing some serious ball.

Will some other problematic Hornets players come to camp with notable improvement and investment in their bodies?

[HornetJail]

I don't think Mark needed a "wake up call", he needed a healthy offseason

[fatlever]

I don't think Mark needed a "wake up call", he needed a healthy offseason

his words (paraphrasing)

[fatlever]

should clippers trade all their upcoming picks for players in preparation for any punishments? interesting debate.

[fatlever]

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good watch on clippers scandal from toronto pov

[fatlever]

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the mouthpieces are dying to bury this story. protect billionaires at all costs, the american way.

[fatlever]

nsj to the lakers on a 2 way. good fit for him.

[luciano-davidwesley]

nsj to the lakers on a 2 way. good fit for him.

**** gross