Summer League Thread

[JMAC3]

I was surprised he had a good first game, but let’s not get crazy over one good shooting game.


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[TheKingofSting]

Are all of the games on an ESPN Network or NBA TV?


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[Jstock12]

Make it rain, Arnoldas

[fatlever]

Are all of the games on an ESPN Network or NBA TV?


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Our games -> NBATV, ESPN2 and ESPNU.

[fatlever]

FRIDAY, JULY 6TH
OKC vs CHA
5:30 PM ET
ESPNU

SUNDAY, JULY 8TH
MIA vs CHA
5:00 PM ET
NBA TV

MONDAY, JULY 9TH
BOS vs CHA
7:00 PM ET
ESPN 2

rest are TBA

[amcoolio]

Oh good, I thought it was 2:30 PM ET. Totally didnt factor in the time difference.

Can't wait to watch

[TheKingofSting]

Oh good, I thought it was 2:30 PM ET. Totally didnt factor in the time difference.

Can't wait to watch

I totally forgot about the time difference also when reading the tweet in the OP. Thanks, fats!


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[chabber]

Oh you gotta be kidding me. ESPN U???

I switched to YoutubeTV back in February. I don't think I have that channel anymore.

Edit* Nevermind, I searched and found the game. I evidently hid ESPN U from my list because I've never watched one second of that channel.

Btw this is more off topic as we've had this discussion on cord cutting before, but for NBA fans Youtube TV is pretty nice. $40 a month and you get 3 simultaneous streams, unlimited DVR, all national NBA games/local games, (ESPN's, TNT, Local Fox Sports) and NBATV.

[fatlever]

what are the soccer options with youtube TV?

[fatlever]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article214346409.html

10 things to watch
Graham’s learning curve: Despite being a second-round pick, Graham has a chance to be in the rotation next season, since point guard is a position of need behind Kemba Walker. Even in a summer-league setting, this should test how quickly he’s learning and organizing.

Upping the pace: Borrego wants this team to attack the defense more in the first five to eight seconds of possessions. That requires a commitment to running and organization from the outlet pass to the other rim.

Monk’s role: Former Kentucky guard Monk, the 11th overall pick in 2017, missed his rookie summer league and more than a month afterward with an ankle sprain. That was a factor in his underwhelming rookie season. He’s fired up about playing in these games.

Decisiveness: Borrego sees ball movement as an important area of improvement. If a player starts bouncing the ball without creating an advantage, he’ll head to the bench. The goal is to quickly decide whether to drive, pass or shoot and summer league is when you reinforce those habits.

Bridges’ value: Kupchak said on draft night he anticipates forward Bridges, the 12th overall pick, to have immediate value on defense. The ability to switch who you’re guarding to counter pick-and-rolls is big in the NBA these days. In practice, Bridges has guarded all five positions from point guard to center.

Bacon in traffic: The greater emphasis on early offense hopefully creates lots of trips to the rim. Bacon’s athleticism and strength make him a natural driver. The coaches have looked to improve his finishing skills, after he shot 37.5 percent from the field as a rookie.

Hernangomez’s body: He changed his plans to spend the summer with the Spanish national team to be at Hornets minicamp and play in Las Vegas. Hernangomez has lost 8 pounds since the season’s conclusion, but improved his strength.

Kulboka’s potential: The Hornets selected Kulboka late in the draft with the intention of his spending at least next season in Europe. By Kulboka’s own description, he needs to add strength before he’d be ready to compete in the NBA. But he’s a good jump-shooter who could play three or more positions eventually in the NBA.

Macura’s place: The Hornets signed shooting guard Macura to a two-way contract after he went undrafted. That means most, if not all, next season with the Greensboro Swarm. Borrego said Macura’s reputation as a competitor at Xavier was appealing.

Seen enough: The Hornets will play at least five games in Las Vegas. For at least the first three, it figures the Hornets will lean heavily toward playing those seven guys, rather than the free agents filling out the summer roster.

[MasterIchiro]

Borrego on Bridges:

Big time player
Saw in past few days why we drafted that kid
High IQ
High Motor
Plays hard
Versatility
Guard multiple positions
Rebounds his position
Shoots it better than I thought
Very impressive past few days
Look forward to watching him tomorrow

[fatlever]

[fatlever]

anyone want to give some scouting on the other dudes?

[MasterIchiro]

Borrego on Bridges, Graham, Hernangomez and Hornets summer league goals...

https://www.nba.com/hornets/video/teams/hornets/2018/07/05/2167393/1530806390755-180705-jb-2167393

[fatlever]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article214299119.html

He hasn’t even played a summer-league game yet, and the Charlotte Hornets’ first-round forward has guarded anyone and everyone in two days of practice.

“I’ve guarded 1-through-5 (point guard to center). Every time my man screens, I’ve switched everything,” said Bridges, the 12th overall pick last month. “(Defense) was pretty easy for me in college, but it’s hard to guard everybody.”

Bridges is a willing talker on the court, which isn’t always the case with rookies. That’s important to this strategy.

“You’ve got to communicate the switch,” Borrego said. “I think he’s a little bit unsure right now. He’ll say, ‘Coach, you sure you want me to switch every possession?’ And I (shout) ‘Yes, I do!’

“You’ve got to get comfortable in that world, and I like what I’m seeing from Miles.”

With so many NBA players possessing great shooting range, it’s harder for defenses to load up in the lane. The Hornets need Bridges to get better at attacking that.

“My spacing on the floor, my decision-making. He’s putting me all over the floor,” Bridges said of Borrego’s coaching.

“There’s more space on the floor, so I’m trying to show I can get to the basket.”

[chabber]

what are the soccer options with youtube TV?

I'm not huge into soccer so I don't know what channels it's normally on. I'll post a pic below and you can look to see if you recognize any.

They do have an add on for Fox Soccer Plus for $15 a month. I'm not sure how good of a deal that is.

[fatlever]

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[fatlever]

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found it. really only missing hbo, bein sports (us soccer), discovery

[amcoolio]

Oh you gotta be kidding me. ESPN U???

I switched to YoutubeTV back in February. I don't think I have that channel anymore.

Edit* Nevermind, I searched and found the game. I evidently hid ESPN U from my list because I've never watched one second of that channel.

Btw this is more off topic as we've had this discussion on cord cutting before, but for NBA fans Youtube TV is pretty nice. $40 a month and you get 3 simultaneous streams, unlimited DVR, all national NBA games/local games, (ESPN's, TNT, Local Fox Sports) and NBATV.

If you need a stream hit me up. Easy and high quality nowadays, I watched Trae and JJJ for a bit before it got boring.

[chabber]

Oh you gotta be kidding me. ESPN U???

I switched to YoutubeTV back in February. I don't think I have that channel anymore.

Edit* Nevermind, I searched and found the game. I evidently hid ESPN U from my list because I've never watched one second of that channel.

Btw this is more off topic as we've had this discussion on cord cutting before, but for NBA fans Youtube TV is pretty nice. $40 a month and you get 3 simultaneous streams, unlimited DVR, all national NBA games/local games, (ESPN's, TNT, Local Fox Sports) and NBATV.

If you need a stream hit me up. Easy and high quality nowadays, I watched Trae and JJJ for a bit before it got boring.

Thanks man, appreciate the help. Turns out I have ESPN U, I just hid the channel.

I got bored with both hawk games I watched, although JJJ was fun. Hopefully summer league picks up a bit tomorrow.