2018-2019 OKC Thunder Regular Season Pt 1: A Renewed Hope

Old Man Game · Post #1241 » by **Old Man Game** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:26 pm

Roberson done?

oreojenkins · Post #1242 » by **oreojenkins** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:37 pm

Diallo for Bjelica suggestion is like some of the old Adams for Player X scenarios thrown out with the same line of logic. Wasn't Anthony Tolliver one of those Xs at one point? A guy at that age, with that type of athleticism, who already seems to get it on a rookie contract is so much more valuable than a 30-year old mildly above average player. That much should be obvious.

Also, shoutout to Thunder docs, who remain the best in the biz.

Post #1243 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:48 pm

Hopefully the injury occurred soon enough they can try to rush him back for the playoffs.

spearsy23 · Post #1244 » by **spearsy23** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:00 pm

So, an avulsion fracture means the tendon actually tore off a piece of the bone? That seems like it doesn't bode well.....

Counter point: his tendons are now stronger than bone?

CROklahoma · Post #1245 » by **CROklahoma** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:05 pm

Guess we are done with that dream.
Diallo, Ferg, Alex, get your **** straight soon, we're gonna need you...

Post #1246 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:07 pm

Knrstz wrote:Hopefully the injury occurred soon enough they can try to rush him back for the playoffs.

this is all just a coincidence and bad luck!

Post #1247 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:31 pm

When can we apply for inured player exception?

Osirus89 · Post #1248 » by **Osirus89** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:47 pm

Another cracker jack job by the Thunder medical staff and right after they told us that he was making "good progress in his rehab"

Russ must literally be made of titanium to be able to survive with this staff.

Osirus89 · Post #1249 » by **Osirus89** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:54 pm

Knrstz wrote:Slight discomfort and fractured his knee? He’s done.

"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

Post #1250 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:56 pm

Osirus89 wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Slight discomfort and fractured his knee? He’s done.

"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

Can’t wait until the local media blast the thunder staff. Here comes the wrath of Tramel, Maddie Lee, Horne and Jenny Carlson.

RalphSampsonJr · Post #1251 » by **RalphSampsonJr** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:08 pm

I hope Sam is starting to look into a proper replacement for Roberson. Sounds like he is done. Poor guy. At least that 2k chick can take his mind off of things

Dn4sty · Post #1252 » by **Dn4sty** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:16 pm

Osirus89 wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Slight discomfort and fractured his knee? He’s done.

"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

How did they botch it? I’m not saying this team has fared well with injuries but it’s a stretch to say that this was botched. More than likely this is a gruesome and devasting injury (which it was), which lends itself to more regular setbacks.

I think this likely says something about the availability of Ferg/Abrines/Diallo in trade talks. Basically they can’t afford to really move any of these guys now

Post #1253 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:54 pm

Dn4sty wrote:
Osirus89 wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Slight discomfort and fractured his knee? He’s done.

"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

How did they botch it? I’m not saying this team has fared well with injuries but it’s a stretch to say that this was botched. More than likely this is a gruesome and devasting injury (which it was), which lends itself to more regular setbacks.

I think this likely says something about the availability of Ferg/Abrines/Diallo in trade talks. Basically they can’t afford to really move any of these guys now

Any time a player immediately reinjures himself its a good possibility he wasn’t ready or was forced to do too much too soon. I disagree with slick that this problem is unique to the thunder but I do think it’s very common in all of sports. I get sick every time I get a flu shot like like clockwork within a couple of days. Yet medical science tells me it doesn’t make me sick. What do both these scenarios have in common? They are both all about money.

getrichordie · Post #1254 » by **getrichordie** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:57 pm

Dn4sty wrote:
Osirus89 wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Slight discomfort and fractured his knee? He’s done.

"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

How did they botch it? I’m not saying this team has fared well with injuries but it’s a stretch to say that this was botched. More than likely this is a gruesome and devasting injury (which it was), which lends itself to more regular setbacks.

I think this likely says something about the availability of Ferg/Abrines/Diallo in trade talks. Basically they can’t afford to really move any of these guys now

1000% agreed. It makes it really tough to move any of them, but I could see one possibly being moved if it brings back a bit better shooting.

This was my concern at the beginning of the year and the news about Roberson just reinforces that concern for me.

I honestly think you just have to let Abrines and Ferguson keep shooting and let them learn from their mistakes in-game at this point. Donovan seems to be at helping some young guys figure it out.

All eyez on Presti

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Post #1255 » by **bondom34** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:19 pm

Yeah at this point seems it's on the staff, at least in part. There's every sign of malpractice or incompetence from what I can tell. And they're stuck with trades because most guys don't make enough money for a 2 for 1 deal.

Mattv · Post #1256 » by **Mattv** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:21 pm

Knrstz wrote:When can we apply for inured player exception?

I was woundering the same thing and could we use it with Melos trade exception?

Post #1257 » by **slick_watts** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:28 pm

he should be shut down the rest of the year.

Post #1258 » by **ThunderBolt** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:35 pm

Mattv wrote:
Knrstz wrote:When can we apply for inured player exception?

I was woundering the same thing and could we use it with Melos trade exception?

I see what you did there.

getrichordie · Post #1259 » by **getrichordie** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:47 pm

Mattv wrote:
Knrstz wrote:When can we apply for inured player exception?

I was woundering the same thing and could we use it with Melos trade exception?

I’m not super sure on this but I think trade exceptions cannot be combined.

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Dn4sty · Post #1260 » by **Dn4sty** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:21 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Dn4sty wrote:
Osirus89 wrote:
"Slight discomfort" are the words they are choosing to use, but I would be surprised if it was just a bit of soreness/discomfort when it happened. Probably more along the lines of a sharp sudden pain which prompted them to get the MRI done.

He's probably been dealing with a bit of discomfort for a while, but they don't want to let on how much they botched this situation so they are making it seem like some setback.

Six weeks is probably very optimistic, but they will probably try to have him back in 5 weeks knowing them.

How did they botch it? I’m not saying this team has fared well with injuries but it’s a stretch to say that this was botched. More than likely this is a gruesome and devasting injury (which it was), which lends itself to more regular setbacks.

I think this likely says something about the availability of Ferg/Abrines/Diallo in trade talks. Basically they can’t afford to really move any of these guys now

Any time a player immediately reinjures himself its a good possibility he wasn’t ready or was forced to do too much too soon. I disagree with slick that this problem is unique to the thunder but I do think it’s very common in all of sports. I get sick every time I get a flu shot like like clockwork within a couple of days. Yet medical science tells me it doesn’t make me sick. What do both these scenarios have in common? They are both all about money.

Alright man. I guess we just are going to have to disagree on this one.