Around the NBA: 2020-21 Season

[Ice Man]

James Harden is over here killing his value. No way would I give up a lot for a player who has acted the way he has, especially over the past 24 hours. There's either something going on mentally or he's just that much of an inconsiderate prick.

Jimmy Butler acted pretty badly when forcing his way out of the Wolves, which led me to write the same thing about him, but I was wrong. Once he was moved, he played great for his next two teams. But maybe Harden's case is different.

[TheSuzerain]

You've got to be pretty dumb to not want to trade for James Harden. He's an all-time great player with prime years left.

[Southpaw]

Wiseman starting tonight. If he looks good I will be depressed.

Same here man. I really wanted that trade up.

I wouldnt harp on it tho. It would have had to be a real situation - which it wasnt.

Even still, Wendell's preseason didnt give much encouragement regardless.

We don't know for sure either way. We'll just have to wait and see. There's also the PatWill angle to it. If he turns out great, it'll be moot.

Giannis is not beating this nets team imo. I personally don't think he getting past the heat either. Until giannis can shoot he will continue to go home in the playoffs

I heard an argument from JVG that even if Giannis shoots decent from 3s, he'll still be played the same way because he's elite inside the paint and it's unlikely he'll be good enough from 3 where teams would rather have him drive. I think the Bucks should stop fooling around and play him at the C on closing lineups and have someone else initiate the offense for them. Kinda their version of the death lineup.

Between having to watch the Warriors and listen to CWebb, I'm done with Game #1. Full credit to the Nets, though, they are loaded.

I havent really heard him commentate too many games so I didn't now what all the ire and fuss was all about. Now I get it lol.

He's insufferable in 2k as well lol. I always mute the game when he's the one commentating.

[cjbulls]

You've got to be pretty dumb to not want to trade for James Harden. He's an all-time great player with prime years left.

Yet he remains untraded

[cjbulls]

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[cjbulls]

:crazy:

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I like to think they were hiring him, but converted him to a "consultancy" after a few weeks.

[TheStig]

:crazy:

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Step 1: Install time clock
Step 2: Slow down the game
Step 3: Blitz everything
Step 4: Rebound!

[TheStig]

You've got to be pretty dumb to not want to trade for James Harden. He's an all-time great player with prime years left.

I don't get why the Nuggets don't deal Harris, Porter and picks for Harden. They'd be real strong contenders and clear some of their glut.

[ChicagoStrong]

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[TheSuzerain]

Yeah Harden is going to get fined big time and probably suspended for this one

[TheSuzerain]

:crazy:

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Step 1: Install time clock
Step 2: Slow down the game
Step 3: Blitz everything
Step 4: Rebound!

Say what you will, but he had us as a league average defense last year. And I'd say our defensive personnel was below league average.

[cjbulls]

:crazy:

Step 1: Install time clock
Step 2: Slow down the game
Step 3: Blitz everything
Step 4: Rebound!

Say what you will, but he had us as a league average defense last year. And I'd say our defensive personnel was below league average.

I know, it’s just fun to laugh about the Boylen experience now.

I can see why Stotts wanted him. They ran a defense no one in the league was using and did it with some success. I’d at least want to explore his style as another option that can be implemented situationally

[Kukoc-Lauri]

You cannot play with two balls (basketball). Murray and Harden playing at their best like primary handlers. Team that makes most sense for Harden is Toronto, similar to Kawhi deal. Kyle Lowry, Norm Powell, Terennce Davies and 2 frp and two picks swop. He hurt his value little bit, so Raptors dont need to send Siakam or Anunoby in deal. Van Vleet,Harden,Anunoby,Siakam, Baynes. Flynn, Harris,M.Thomas,Boucher,Len.

[weneeda2guard]

Same here man. I really wanted that trade up.

I wouldnt harp on it tho. It would have had to be a real situation - which it wasnt.

Even still, Wendell's preseason didnt give much encouragement regardless.

We don't know for sure either way. We'll just have to wait and see. There's also the PatWill angle to it. If he turns out great, it'll be moot.

Giannis is not beating this nets team imo. I personally don't think he getting past the heat either. Until giannis can shoot he will continue to go home in the playoffs

I heard an argument from JVG that even if Giannis shoots decent from 3s, he'll still be played the same way because he's elite inside the paint and it's unlikely he'll be good enough from 3 where teams would rather have him drive. I think the Bucks should stop fooling around and play him at the C on closing lineups and have someone else initiate the offense for them. Kinda their version of the death lineup.

Between having to watch the Warriors and listen to CWebb, I'm done with Game #1. Full credit to the Nets, though, they are loaded.

I havent really heard him commentate too many games so I didn't now what all the ire and fuss was all about. Now I get it lol.

He's insufferable in 2k as well lol. I always mute the game when he's the one commentating.

Giannis needs a dynamic guard to turn the game over to down the stretch of games similar to how shaq needed kobe and wade and Duncan needed ginobli and Tony Parker. In the 4th he needs to protect the rim rebound and play elite defense. If somehow the bucks can land a dynamic guard who can close games then the bucks will be true title contender. As long as the bucks need giannis to score down the stretch of games they can forget it.

[Southpaw]

Giannis needs a dynamic guard to turn the game over to down the stretch of games similar to how shaq needed kobe and wade and Duncan needed ginobli and Tony Parker. In the 4th he needs to protect the rim rebound and play elite defense. If somehow the bucks can land a dynamic guard who can close games then the bucks will be true title contender. As long as the bucks need giannis to score down the stretch of games they can forget it.

Agreed, unless Giannis develops a reliable go-to move, which isn't impossible but as of now is still missing from his game. That's why the failed Bogdanovic deal was so exciting for them because it gives them a perimeter creator that can play pick and roll with Giannis as the screener.

[TheStig]

You cannot play with two balls (basketball). Murray and Harden playing at their best like primary handlers. Team that makes most sense for Harden is Toronto, similar to Kawhi deal. Kyle Lowry, Norm Powell, Terennce Davies and 2 frp and two picks swop. He hurt his value little bit, so Raptors dont need to send Siakam or Anunoby in deal. Van Vleet,Harden,Anunoby,Siakam, Baynes. Flynn, Harris,M.Thomas,Boucher,Len.

I think Murray would be great off ball. If you can get James to buy into somewhat of a team game, that offense will be unstoppable.

[Chewie]

Not against Irving and Durant.

If Bad Boys era Pistons were time machined to present day and pitted against the Lakers.....THEN.

No. Kyrie and Durant are far more unlikable, and it isn't really close. Once you get over hating LeBron because he is a GOAT contender, it isn't that hard to root for him.

Really a non factor. His flopping antics...which took me 10 seconds of viewing last night to witness...make me a hater. He just doesn't need to do it and you see that over-acting crap time and time again. Hate it with a passion.

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The non bubble season is not going to go well.

[PaKii94]

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The non bubble season is not going to go well.

Well yeah if the stars can't get their heads out of their ass and stop going to strip clubs right now.