Preseason Game #4 : Portland Trail Blazers @ Phoenix Suns

Revived · Post #101 » by **Revived** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:38 am

Everyone besides Jackson/Booker should be available in trades if the price is right.

Mulhollanddrive · Post #102 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:13 am

What's the injury status on Booker and Warren?

Are they good for opening game?

Book1Nation · Post #103 » by **Book1Nation** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:15 pm

Mulhollanddrive wrote:What's the injury status on Booker and Warren?

Are they good for opening game?

I think Booker would have played last night if it was the regular season so I think he's fine.

Warren is more of a day to day thing, but coach Watson expects him back for tomorrows game so that's good

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Saberestar · Post #104 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:01 pm

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carey · Post #105 » by **carey** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:34 pm

That step back looks easily blockable but he's so quick with it he's getting it off successfully. I like what I've seen so far except for the turnovers. That will decrease in time as he adjusts to the pace of the league and the offense.

Saberestar · Post #106 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:47 pm

Josh Jackson is exactly what we wanted and needed. He has played as expected so far.

He is an all-around player with true All Star potential.

sunskerr · Post #107 » by **sunskerr** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:52 pm

I like how Jackson instantly lead the team on offense in the absence of Booker and TJ. Another encouraging game.

JMac1 · Post #108 » by **JMac1** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:54 pm

Revived wrote:Everyone besides Jackson/Booker should be available in trades if the price is right.

I could only give 1 +1 damn! That's all I care about at this point. I hope Book can handle sucking 1 more season to get our big 3. And we can start winning in 2 years......

Only watched 1 preseason game, but love what I hear about JJ.

Go Cubs!!! Go Bucs. Will be at the game this weekend!

Stark · Post #109 » by **Stark** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:17 pm

Bledsoe always plays bad in pre-season. I believe that he will be fine when the regular season start. Bled is still our best player, if he able to play like last season, we are probably going to trade him for picks and young players before the all-star break. Jackson's handles and shooting was the question mark for me before the draft but he is definitely showing promise, I think he has a shot at winning rookie of the year, it would be great if he won. (Dennis Smith Jr. is going to win it probably tho)

I could'nt watch the game, how was Alec Peters. We desperately need a stretch 4. Do you think we can play him in the regular season?

Mulhollanddrive · Post #110 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:35 pm

Josh Jackson's shooting numbers look great over the pre-season sample (5 games against playoff teams):

49% 2PA / 40% 3PA / 78% FTA

And eye test shows he has elite spring even at this level.

Not sure about contested mid range shots but that's easily figured out.

sunsfever68 · Post #111 » by **sunsfever68** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:13 pm

What we know

We have two very solid players in Booker and Jackson it appears.

Everyone else should be viewed as disposable, including Quese and Bender, to get the right player/draft pick.

We really should deal Chandler/Dudley to max any value they have for more picks, and hope to get a top 4 pick next year and Get one one of

Bagley, Porter jr, Bomba, or Ayton.

Frank Lee · Post #112 » by **Frank Lee** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:48 pm

Golanator wrote:Earl Watson needs to learn how to work refs better in our favor.

We aren't good enough to consistently win games. We sure as hell aren't good enough to win games if our opponents get all the damn calls. This has been going on too long.

Watson is destined for the front office. This year will show it more than ever. He’s an auto-pilot coach.

May be he changes my mind, but I just don’t think he can group hug his way into being a top relevant coach

sunsbg · Post #113 » by **sunsbg** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:19 pm

Not only is JJ living up to the expectations, but he is also a joy to watch. Great pick!

gaspar · Post #114 » by **gaspar** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:59 pm

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Mulhollanddrive · Post #115 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:36 am

Expect a proper run through with rotations.

Be interesting how long Chandler stays in before we go smaller.

gaspar · Post #116 » by **gaspar** » Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:51 pm

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lulz

jcsunsfan · Post #117 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:09 pm

Still the stupidest rule in the NBA.

Mulhollanddrive · Post #118 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:00 am

McCollum out and Randle & Ball with injury issues.

2-0.

Saberestar · Post #119 » by **Saberestar** » Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:52 am

Mulhollanddrive wrote:McCollum out and Randle & Ball with injury issues.

2-0.

That would be great.

We lost badly on opening night the last couple of years, I think can be really good for our confidence to win against the Blazers.

Bogyo · Post #120 » by **Bogyo** » Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:01 am

Really cuirous to see Len against Nurkic in a real game.