2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[The Derski]

Embiid is a beast but some of these KU fans are hilarious. Especially the OP. Jezus

Watching Embiid on ESPN?

 

[bksballer89]

Embiid is a beast but some of these KU fans are hilarious. Especially the OP. Jezus

Watching Embiid on ESPN?

So you're telling me he doesn't remind you of Shaq in his prime?

 

[The Derski]

TJ McConnell is a perfect example of taking what life gives you and running with it. One of my favorite players.

 

[The Derski]

So you're telling me he doesn't remind you of Shaq in his prime?

That's exactly what I'm saying. LOL

 

[Heatles84]

Nope and I think that's why Wade did what he did. It was probably shocking to him. He is used to a first class organization like he had in Miami

He learned one thing this year. The grass isn't always greener.

 

[Heatles84]

Butlers days in Chicago are numbered.
He is in full tank mode tonight.
No player with his talent could play this poorly for an entire game.

It'd be poetic justice if Butler found his way to Miami.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

It'd be poetic justice if Butler found his way to Miami.

Talent is unreal, but is he a head case?
Didnt he have issues with Rose, Noah and Thibs?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

He learned one thing this year. The grass isn't always greener.

He should have leaned at least one more thing.

Dont listen to James, because at this point of his career, hes not going to get the same response or reaction.
Bulls fans couldnt care less if hes there or not.
Im assuming most hope hes gone in the very near future.

Like i said yesterday, I think hes going to Cavs.

Instead of going there all season for the minimum, he takes their cash until Feb, gets the buyout, and ends up in the same post season situation.

 

[bksballer89]

James Harden 51,13, and 13. Just wow

 

[trojanfan12]

sure if they could just be given it-

but i think they proved last year that at the end of the day it doesent matter whether they have home court or not---- that actually getting to the Finals rested and healthy is MUCH more important than an extra home game.

I agree that getting to the finals rested and healthy is a bigger priority than HCA, but it would be more necessary vs. the Spurs than just about any other team they could face.

 

[trojanfan12]

russell isnt playing. Again. New Mr Glass @DJ ?

The only thing stupider than trolling is quoting yourself and then saying the exact same thing again to continue to troll.

Apparently, you're having trouble grasping just how thin the ice you're standing on actually is.

 

[trojanfan12]

i totally agree--- i was mostly just razzing DJ becuase he constantly got on Kyrie's ass for being "Mr. Glass" when the same exact thing was happening--- a young guy the team is taking extra special care with becuase they arent going anywhere this season anyway so they treataevery injury with kid gloves- and if that results in an extra loss or two and some extra ping pong balls- so much the better.

though-g etting platelet injections in your knee at age 21 does seem a little extreme- i ahdnt heard of that before Russell had it done, but maybe its just a new protocol.

The difference is, Kyrie had a history of injuries going back to high school. Russell doesn't which make your troll attempt look even dumber.

 

[trojanfan12]

Not really. What they actually need is another wing scorer off the bench. Sounds kind of strange given all the firepower that the Warriors have, but that's what I think they'll need.

Steph Curry for Swaggy P.

 

[trojanfan12]

Westbrook and Melo would be in a tug of war for the ball by the 5th game.

You think it would take that long?

 

[trojanfan12]

no vets?

you just spent 140+ million on DENg and Mozgov who, supposedly, were broughti n to do just that.

And they actually have. Apparently much of the improvement in Zubac can be credited to Mozgov. Deng has been a steadying influence most of the season.

The Lakers issues stem from the fact that they aren't taking anyone by surprise and injuries have caused changes in the rotations. Inconsistencies in rotations are difficult enough for veteran players, for young players like the Lakers have, it's deadly.

 

[trojanfan12]

i think thats a good point- especially iwth phils feud with lebron- phil isnt doing the cavs any favors thats for sure--- unless melo just forces his hand.

The Cavs should stay as far away from Melo as they can get. He brings nothing that they don't already have and does nothing to help their defense which has become their biggest issue (they've given up and average of 111 points per game over their past 11 games). Plus, does anyone think he's going to settle for coming off the bench?

 

[trojanfan12]

Did you see this?

CSNNE.com has learned that the Celtics have talked with the Orlando Magic about a potential deal involving the 26-year-old center Nikola Vucevic. While no deal is imminent, the addition of Vucevic would be a significant boost to the Celtics roster on multiple fronts.

– via CSNNE.com

I don't think this would catch them up to the Cavs, but it would close the gap quite a bit.

 

[trojanfan12]

Don't we have a better record than the Cavs this month?

Heck, the Lakers might have a better record than the Cavs this month.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[wildturkey]

Butlers days in Chicago are numbered.
He is in full tank mode tonight.
No player with his talent could play this poorly for an entire game.

He was 100% playing poorly on purpose. I think he wants out of Chicago. He's didn't like that they got rid of Thibs, doesn't like Hoiberg, and on Russillo and Kannel, they mentioned how the Bulls front office jerked him around a bit on his contract which is where is disgruntled feelings began. It looks like he's totally over it now. S