Around the NBA 2025-26 - Vol 2... Hard Knock Season

[Iron Mantis]

They gave him the nod to start since a few guys were out. That Magic defense put the clamps on that boy.

1-9 FG
0-4 3PT
-34

41 point loss

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[thebuzzardman]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

Then Towns for Giannis it is.

Wait, I'm sorry. This Knicks team is dominant, clearly on a path for one of the best 3 records in the NBA, and a clear finals favorite as currently constructed. No need for any improvement.

[spree2kawhi]

They gave him the nod to start since a few guys were out. That Magic defense put the clamps on that boy.

1-9 FG
0-4 3PT

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Grimes is very good though. What’s happening here, however, is that every good game by an ex-Knick is hyped up because of some agenda. I’d absolutely love to still have Grimes too, but in reality, we’ve moved on and he’d likely be a (very good) bench piece for us. He’s averaging 16 ppg, despite a very green light on a lowly 76ers team.

[spree2kawhi]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

Then Towns for Giannis it is.

Absolutely.

[spree2kawhi]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

Then Towns for Giannis it is.

Wait, I'm sorry. This Knicks team is dominant, clearly on a path for one of the best 3 records in the NBA, and a clear finals favorite as currently constructed. No need for any improvement.

Dude, you’re not wrong. This team would dominate the league if Towns defended like Giannis or Mobley. And he sure doesn’t. I’d trade him for either player.

Trade Towns for Adebayo though, and this team suddenly lacks shooting, rebounding and size. Same with JJJ. Towns is an elite shooter. Trade him for Lauri, and it’s a wash at best - Lauri is averaging 6 rpg and that matters too. AD is always hurt and Towns is a much better shooter - that’s a downgrade imo. You’re never getting a Banchero or Holmgren or Sengun, and, more importantly, there was never a point in time where all of our picks plus Randle could have netted us such a high-profile up-and-coming guy. At this moment, I think it’s debatable if Banchero and Holmgren are even better than towns already. Sengun certainly is, but he’s a lousy defender, too. Doesn’t matter. Bottom-line, like it or not, we have Bridges and Towns, and objectively, they’re very good players.

[GettinitDone]

I think Vecsey (I could be wrong, could be another source) said the Thunder will seriously consider trading IHart next offseason as huge as he's been for them because they don't want to pay heavy tax ... I'd trade KAT for both him and Divo in multi team trades !!!

[thebuzzardman]

I think Vecsey (I could be wrong, could be another source) said the Thunder will seriously consider trading IHart next offseason as huge as he's been for them because they don't want to pay heavy tax ... I'd trade KAT for both him and Divo in multi team trades !!!

Surely they will do something, because they aren't going to pick 4 guys in next year's draft or whatever it is, or 6 players in the next two drafts.

I figure they make two moves, one to upgrade Dort and maybe another to upgrade their bench.

OKC is going to operate like they are in championship window, and while it's Presti and they'll always horde picks, I see some combination of picking a couple of guys, using a couple to upgrade the starting lineup and maybe trading a pick or two over the next two years for future picks.

They should make a play for Giannis; I just don't think they could match salary.

iHart/Dort/Caruso and 4 picks? Haven't looked to see if it's possible $ wise

[spree2kawhi]

I think Vecsey (I could be wrong, could be another source) said the Thunder will seriously consider trading IHart next offseason as huge as he's been for them because they don't want to pay heavy tax ... I'd trade KAT for both him and Divo in multi team trades !!!

Surely they will do something, because they aren't going to pick 4 guys in next year's draft or whatever it is, or 6 players in the next two drafts.

I figure they make two moves, one to upgrade Dort and maybe another to upgrade their bench.

OKC is going to operate like they are in championship window, and while it's Presti and they'll always horde picks, I see some combination of picking a couple of guys, using a couple to upgrade the starting lineup and maybe trading a pick or two over the next two years for future picks.

They should make a play for Giannis; I just don't think they could match salary.

iHart/Dort/Caruso and 4 picks? Haven't looked to see if it's possible $ wise

Yes, and that is very dangerous. They can do pretty much any deal they like. It’s insane.

[Reign23]

I think Vecsey (I could be wrong, could be another source) said the Thunder will seriously consider trading IHart next offseason as huge as he's been for them because they don't want to pay heavy tax ... I'd trade KAT for both him and Divo in multi team trades !!!

An All NBA player for a 5th and a 7th man. awesome.

[Capn'O]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

In conclusion, two OGs.

[aq_ua]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

In conclusion, two OGs.

I would be willing to roll the dice with four OGs and à Brunson. Plus a backup OG or two, cause of injuries and stuff.

[spree2kawhi]

This Ingram idea is interesting on many levels:

1) It is very revealing of incoherent posting. Some posters seem like they just want to take a dump on this team whenever possible. Apparently, the sinkhole is too small.

2) Ingram is a very nice player. Like DeRozan, it sure would be awesome to have him too. Neither gives you much - if anything - on defense, nor have they ever really proven much in terms of their ability to affect winning.

3) In consequence, if posters were really serious about pairing Ingram with Brunson, logically, he’d have to replace Towns, not Bridges, due to the defensive deficiencies. Towns is much better than Ingram though, but of course they don’t want to hear it.

4) Posters that come up with such talk will then deflect, saying something like, “Well, not Ingram then, but someone like him, a shot-creator with a real bag.” They don’t even realize it, but what they mean, of course, is a good defender with better offensive game than Bridges (who’s been great for us), and also a better defender than Towns (or Ingram himself, consequently), but comparably dominant on offense. Well, you won’t find such player around the league.

In conclusion, two OGs.

I would be willing to roll the dice with four OGs and à Brunson. Plus a backup OG or two, cause of injuries and stuff.

I was going to say the same. I’d trade all our players for another OG.

[ctorres]

Kawhi is a funny guy.



I would trade for him if it would guarantee a championship tho

[spree2kawhi]

Kawhi is a funny guy.



I would trade for him if it would guarantee a championship tho

I hope he didn’t say that I’ll gladly take half their team, especially Zubac, Dunn and Bogdanovic…

[B8RcDeMktfxC]

I think Vecsey (I could be wrong, could be another source) said the Thunder will seriously consider trading IHart next offseason as huge as he's been for them because they don't want to pay heavy tax ... I'd trade KAT for both him and Divo in multi team trades !!!

Surely they will do something, because they aren't going to pick 4 guys in next year's draft or whatever it is, or 6 players in the next two drafts.

I figure they make two moves, one to upgrade Dort and maybe another to upgrade their bench.

OKC is going to operate like they are in championship window, and while it's Presti and they'll always horde picks, I see some combination of picking a couple of guys, using a couple to upgrade the starting lineup and maybe trading a pick or two over the next two years for future picks.

They should make a play for Giannis; I just don't think they could match salary.

iHart/Dort/Caruso and 4 picks? Haven't looked to see if it's possible $ wise

That works money wise. So does iHart and only one of Dort and Caruso

[kNicksGmen]

OKC is like what I usually make the knicks in Franchise mode on NBA2k by cheating in the draft and forcing trades etc

Would end up with the best team full of young studs and still have a ton of future picks

[LookToShoot]

It’s weird seeing Detroit this dominant early in the season.

[Iron Mantis]

Let's go Wolves!! Need to humble that arrogant Thunder team.

[Montmorencie]

Donte dumb mf. Decided to dribble penetrate two wide open 3s in a row.

[YouthMovement]

randle regression has been intense