2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

I though the HEAT were chasing him as well.

There is no bench specialist more valuable than a dedicated 3-point specialist who can get to the line.
2 or 3 trips to the line from those guys are often the diffrence between deep runs or short runs.

It doesnt seem like much, but it is a tremendous asset.
traditional 3-point specialist Guys like Kyle Korver rarely get to the line at all.

Those were the rumors before Wade got traded here. I'm just not sure if they want him anymore. Once Olynyk returns, we will have a decent 10 man rotation. Can't see them adding another player and removing one of those 10 guys out of the rotation because Spo isn't going to a 11 man rotation

 

[bksballer89]

Clippers are in 7th now.

Didn't notice how close Utah got. Assuming they hold on tonight, they'll be 2 back of 8th

 

[Robotech]

Zach Lavine certainly looks like he has fully recovered. Jimmy Butler FT show v. Zach Lavine acrobatics at the rim.

 

[msgkings322]

Zach Lavine certainly looks like he has fully recovered. Jimmy Butler FT show v. Zach Lavine acrobatics at the rim.

Great game in Chicago

 

[Robotech]

Great game in Chicago

Yeah, great game. Bulls looked like they were going to get blown out, but they really stepped up, especially LaVine.

 

[Bolts]

 

[Bolts]

Dame with a pretty impressive game, 50 points. And that happened through 3 quarters. He could go for a lot more but the lead is almost 20 so probably not.

 

[Robotech]

So much for the thought that the Kings on four days rest will keep it close against the Blazers playing the second game of a back-to-back

 

[Bolts]

So much for the thought that the Kings on four days rest will keep it close against the Blazers playing the second game of a back-to-back

No need for the Kings to extend their 1 game win streak.

 

[Robotech]

No need for the Kings to extend their 1 game win streak.

Just missing too many guys because of the trades.

 

[Bolts]

Just missing too many guys because of the trades.

Losing 3 guys through trades/releases and both Mason and Skal still injured, that hurts the chance of winning. Add in Dame shooting the lights out early and often and the Kings were doomed. Helps the tank at least.

And this game reminds me again of when the Kings drafted Thomas Robinson over Lillard 6 years ago. One of many "look back and bang your head" picks.

 

[Heatles84]

Just missing too many guys because of the trades.

Yeah that's it.

 

[Bolts]

Buddy has turned into Dame in the 4th

 

[wildturkey]

Sources: Wright to Rockets after Grizz buyout

I don't know what surprised me more; that Wright is still in the league or that he's ONLY 30 years old.

If Houston can reignite him just a little bit, that could be a good get for them. Another big off the bench that can switch across multiple positions on defense, which is what you need to negate the Warriors Death Lineup

 

[Kold]

And Cle went for it...which trade would've been better do you think?

Yanno, maybe that worked out for the better with the Cavs...because I don't know if Jordan gets them over the hump against GS, and he's a free agent this year, so who knows if he leaves. They probably would of given the Brooklyn pick in that deal too

 

[Kold]

So have the Lakers announced that IT will be a starter yet? If he ain't that might piss the lil fella off. And they don't want that. Walton's job is already on thin ice because Papa Ball wants to be the Lakers sideline general. And someone tell Magic to stop getting fined for talking about other players. The fine was complete bullshit but as a Celtics fan I still think the fine should have been more.

#kobesstillanasshole

I think Lonzo is still the starter with IT off the bench/playing off ball with Lonzo on the floor at times. He'll get his minutes, but if he starts to get mad, it won't be good for him.

#GivePierceAnotherWheelchair

 

[DJ Fieri]

I love Chiney Ogwumike.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

She's beautiful and was amazing on Sports Center this AM.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

@bksballer89 @Heatles84
I was happy with what I saw from Wade last night.
If he buys into the team concept and understands what his true value can be to this group, it he be a great addition.