POLL Which team(s) are more likely to come back down to earth and miss the playin tourney?

[DJ]

All of them weren't expected to be this good and it's still fairly early.....

Vote and discuss.

 

[DJ]

Mike Brown doing a solid job with the Kings.

 

[The Q]

Indy and Utah I would feel good about.

Kings seem reasonably legit enough to still make the playoffs in some form.

 

[Mecca]

Utah

It's already happening.

But, the answer could be both Indy and Utah because both teams could sell off talent at the deadline.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Utah

It's already happening.

But, the answer could be both Indy and Utah because both teams could sell off talent at the deadline.

If selling off Buddy and Myles was that easy it may have already happened.

Buddy still has a full year left on his deal and won't be traded for just some dead money. Myles is the team's popular player and Pritchard might (rightfully) seek multiple picks for him.

If not for Nembhard's buzzer-beater the Pacers would be 0-5 on this trip. We knew a reality check was coming after facing the Charlottes, Houstons, and the Orlandos of the world. Yet, the Pacers managed to stay above .500 heading into tomorrow's matchup.

The task is clear: Finish ahead of five teams in the east to make the play-in. One would assume we're better than Charlotte, Orlando, and Detroit...

Now just pick two other teams to finish ahead of to make the play-in and create some positive vibes about the team's future.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

Portland probably should have been on this poll. Got a gimme tonight with Haliburton out...

 

[HurricaneDij39]

The Lakers could probably get Mike Conley if they wanted him.

Only issue is they'll need to find a third team willing to buy out Bev considering I'm pretty sure he can't be traded back to Utah...

Nunn and Bev have played like pure horseshit this season. Empty expiring contracts that Utah would have loved to have with maybe a second rounder or two.

 

[DJ]

Indy and Utah I would feel good about.

Kings seem reasonably legit enough to still make the playoffs in some form.

They really do.

Monk and Huerter were nice signings. And underrated.

 

[shopson67]

Utah

It's already happening.

But, the answer could be both Indy and Utah because both teams could sell off talent at the deadline.

All your trade assets shall be Lakers!

 

[shopson67]

They really do.

Monk and Huerter were nice signings. And underrated.

The Huerter deal does keep them from being able to trade draft picks though. Their next tradeable pick is farther out than the Lakers' (2028).