2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

DJ · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
This is a shortened snippet taken out of context to make him sound unempathetic, when he was actually being empathetic.. Go listen to the full interview.

He went on to empathize with his teammates saying he can imagine that it would be very tough especially the young guys who haven'e been through it before. He then says he thinks the best thing they can do is stay off social media. He talks about when he was a young player he used to see all the talk about how he wasn't clutch and could never win a ship and it bothered him until he learned to stop listening to all of it and focus on himself and what he could control.

I heard all of it but didn't have a tape recorder going while listening to it.

gordontrue · Feb 6, 2019

DJ said:
I heard all of it but didn't have a tape recorder going while listening to it.

you always got have that tape recorder handy

DJ · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
I like how everyone acts like there are tons of examples of one-year rentals staying with the rental team, when its really just Paul George.

Pacers got Dipo (when his value was a lot less than it is now) and Sabonis and no picks for the rental of Paul George.

Worked out very well for the Thunder (and the Pacers), but they still paid just a rental price for him.

True, true.

DJ · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
you always got have that tape recorder handy

Do they even exist anymore? Reporters just use their cells now.

knowyourenemy · Feb 6, 2019

Mecca said:
@flyerhawk , @Sparhawk , @knowyourenemy , @Taddy Mason ....

Congrats, Fellas.

I can't wait to see your team once guys settle into their roles.

I hate giving up that Miami 1st and Shamet...but I like Harris. Gotta improve the bench still.

Mecca · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
I like how everyone acts like there are tons of examples of one-year rentals staying with the rental team, when its really just Paul George.

Pacers got Dipo (when his value was a lot less than it is now) and Sabonis and no picks for the rental of Paul George.

Worked out very well for the Thunder (and the Pacers), but they still paid just a rental price for him.

Prime Deron Williams and CP3 ?

Gman · Feb 6, 2019

knowyourenemy said:
Gotta improve the bench still.

Yep... but that is the easier part of the equation.

All y'all need is a few bodies to play reasonable defense and hit open 3's. Mike Scott is a good start.

gordontrue · Feb 6, 2019

Mecca said:
Prime Deron Williams and CP3 ?

Damn Mecca you're a walking NBA almanac. Good call.

I was mostly referring to the recent stuff. People talk about Kawhi and Butler in the same breath as PG, but we don't know the end of their rental stories yet.

Sparhawk · Feb 6, 2019

Mecca said:
@flyerhawk , @Sparhawk , @knowyourenemy , @Taddy Mason ....

Congrats, Fellas.

I can't wait to see your team once guys settle into their roles.

I gave my full rundown in flyerhawks Sixers going all in thread.

tl;dr LAC got $0.75 on the $1.00, but could be more value if MIA 2021 is a lottery pick (I don't think it will be).

I think both teams got what they want.

dtgold88 · Feb 6, 2019

trojanfan12 said:
No, there are trade rumors. If someone says "It looks like Team A is interested in trading for this player from Team B. That's a rumor. There can even be rumors about which players might be involved in the trade.

However, once the actual negotiations start, it's no longer a rumor and players mentioned are actually being discussed.

That's as simple as I can make it. If you still don't grasp it, I can't help you.

Like I said, it's time for you to do what you claim you do and just admit you're wrong.

I'm going to just believe you are messing with me.

gordontrue · Feb 6, 2019

Stanley Johnson traded for Thon Maker.

Uh, ok? Not sure why Pistons do that

Hornsstampede2.0 · Feb 6, 2019

Spurs Road game tonight at Golden State without ALDRIDE, DEROZAN, and WHITE.

Should be fun.

But, these are the types of game where you often want to take the points.

The home team should be lazy and cruise to a semi-comfortable win without covering.

Mecca · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
Damn Mecca you're a walking NBA almanac. Good call.

I was mostly referring to the recent stuff. People talk about Kawhi and Butler in the same breath as PG, but we don't know the end of their rental stories yet.

Lol...I'm good with the random stuff...lol

What about Love?

I remember a few of us thinking he would bolt after one Season.

I got that one of wrong too.

trojanfan12 · Feb 6, 2019

dtgold88 said:
I'm going to just believe you are messing with me.

So your post about admitting when you're wrong was bullshit. Just as most of us thought.

Mecca · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
Stanley Johnson traded for Thon Maker.

Uh, ok? Not sure why Pistons do that

Wtf....

Do you think they will trade Blake or Drummond?

I keep seeing rumors about Andre.

They want Reggie Jackson gone too.

Maybe they are blowing it up?

gordontrue · Feb 6, 2019

Mecca said:
Wtf....

Do you think they will trade Blake or Drummond?

I keep seeing rumors about Andre.

They want Reggie Jackson gone too.

Maybe they are blowing it up?

Yeah its weird they traded away two wings and added a big they didn't really need.

Either something is in the works or maybe they're just really high on Maker

dtgold88 · Feb 6, 2019

trojanfan12 said:
So your post about admitting when you're wrong was bullshit. Just as most of us thought.[/QUOTE

Please stop embarrassing yourself. what you described are all rumors. Unless a deal is finalized (or at least agreed to in principle) it is a trade rumor.

Just stop for your own sake.....though I appreciate the comedy you provide

trojanfan12 · Feb 6, 2019

gordontrue said:
I like how everyone acts like there are tons of examples of one-year rentals staying with the rental team, when its really just Paul George.

Exactly. People also like to act like the Lakers can just call a team and tell them who they want, who they will send in a trade for them and then the other team has to play along.

1 player who said he wanted to go to the Lakers was traded to a team other than the Lakers, decided to stay put and suddenly it's a "pattern". lol

msgkings322 · Feb 6, 2019

TheSnowdog said:
Am I the only one who thinks Sixers gave up too much in the deal?
The players I can deal with but all of those picks ?

Sixers decided this is their big last move. Gonna try to sign all 4, or get another FA for the 4th. Don't need picks for future deals this is them pushing all in

trojanfan12 · Feb 6, 2019

dtgold88 said:
I'm not sure a twinkie can go stale....at least not in the wrapper.

When the world ends, the only things left will be cockroaches and Twinkies.

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