2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[True Lakers Fan]

Have I mentioned how much fun this team is to watch?

From what I'm hearing and reading, at least part of Deng's offensive struggles are due to him focusing mainly on defense.

Yeah - I love seeing the Lakers improving, and honestly when I see teams like Miami now struggling - Well it just gives me a nice warm feeling and I don't feel the least bit sorry for them

 

[Heatles84]

Man this is frustrating.

93-90 Hawks defeat Miami.

I'm not frustrated in the slightest. I knew we weren't going to be good, and we're solidifying ourselves into a top 5 pick.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I'm not frustrated in the slightest. I knew we weren't going to be good, and we're solidifying ourselves into a top 5 pick.

Exactly.
And how about Whiteside?
Phenomenal game.
Wasn't he supposed to become an unmotivated headcase once he banked his max according to some people here?

 

[Heatles84]

Exactly.
And how about Whiteside?
Phenomenal game.
Wasn't he supposed to become an unmotivated headcase once he banked his max according to some people here?

Had another 20-20 game.....23 rebounds last I checked

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Had another 20-20 game.....23 rebounds last I checked

19-25

 

[Heatles84]

19-25

Eh, close enough. Like I said, get a top 5 pick and iirc $50 mill in cap space this summer. I hope guys like Tyler Johnson, Richardson, and Winslow improve while also seeing Whiteside putting up the numbers that he is. That way you have something to sell to free agents.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Exactly.
And how about Whiteside?
Phenomenal game.
Wasn't he supposed to become an unmotivated headcase once he banked his max according to some people here?

Fantastic player unless you're Hurricane whining because his Pacers Suck already after a few short years in playoff contention - lmao

 

[Heatles84]

Fantastic player unless you're Hurricane whining because his Pacers Suck already after a few short years in playoff contention - lmao

Hey, his team will be in the Finals in 2018. At least that's what he says.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Eh, close enough. Like I said, get a top 5 pick and iirc $50 mill in cap space this summer. I hope guys like Tyler Johnson, Richardson, and Winslow improve while also seeing Whiteside putting up the numbers that he is. That way you have something to sell to free agents.

I read yesterday that Riley is eyeballing 2 1st rounders this summer.
I think Dragic will be dealt which would mean we'd only have around 50M on the books for next year assuming both McBob and Dion pick up their player options.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Hey, his team will be in the Finals in 2018. At least that's what he says.

, Wait a minute was he serious

 

[WiggyRuss]

i bet the Raptors are thrilled with Phil Jackson right now...

LeBron-- 10/15 shooting, 28 pts, 14 assists, 9 rebounds---- (now averaging 9.6 apg- unreal)

Channing Frye with the back-to-back 20 point games. Dont see that often- a guy besides LeBron, KI, Love (and even JR)- going for 20 in back to back games. He has been lighting it up from 3 and is a real weapon now that the Cavs have had some time to integrate him into that offense.

 

[Black Adam]

Exactly.
And how about Whiteside?
Phenomenal game.
Wasn't he supposed to become an unmotivated headcase once he banked his max according to some people here?

pish-tosh, that "overrated" center of yours...?

no need to get hyped about THAT cat...

 

[Black Adam]

i bet the Raptors are thrilled with Phil Jackson right now...

LeBron-- 10/15 shooting, 28 pts, 14 assists, 9 rebounds---- (now averaging 9.6 apg- unreal)

Channing Frye with the back-to-back 20 point games. Dont see that often- a guy besides LeBron, KI, Love (and even JR)- going for 20 in back to back games. He has been lighting it up from 3 and is a real weapon now that the Cavs have had some time to integrate him into that offense.

oh nooooo. PJ pissed off LeClown...

be afraid, everyone...

the rest of the post woulda been ok, but you HAD to slip this tidbit in...

 

[Black Adam]

btw, I'm PROBABLY opening another can of worms for you more sensitive types, but I read on CBSsports.com that LeClown's a COWBOYS fan...?

does this guy EVER stop front running...?

 

[bksballer89]

btw, I'm PROBABLY opening another can of worms for you more sensitive types, but I read on CBSsports.com that LeClown's a COWBOYS fan...?

does this guy EVER stop front running...?

To be fair to Lebron, he always been a cowboys fan.

 

[Heatles84]

I read yesterday that Riley is eyeballing 2 1st rounders this summer.
I think Dragic will be dealt which would mean we'd only have around 50M on the books for next year assuming both McBob and Dion pick up their player options.

I'm willing to bet my left testicle that McBob will opt into his player deal. He knows he's not getting that $6 mil anywhere else.

 

[Vyle203]

i bet the Raptors are thrilled with Phil Jackson right now...

LeBron-- 10/15 shooting, 28 pts, 14 assists, 9 rebounds---- (now averaging 9.6 apg- unreal)

Channing Frye with the back-to-back 20 point games. Dont see that often- a guy besides LeBron, KI, Love (and even JR)- going for 20 in back to back games. He has been lighting it up from 3 and is a real weapon now that the Cavs have had some time to integrate him into that offense.

That was a great game. It had a playoff feel to it. Cavs are unstoppable in the East.

 

[bksballer89]

I'm willing to bet my left testicle that McBob will opt into his player deal. He knows he's not getting that $6 mil anywhere else.

Yeah Waiters probably opting out though. 5 mil in this day and age is nothing

 

[bksballer89]

Exactly.
And how about Whiteside?
Phenomenal game.
Wasn't he supposed to become an unmotivated headcase once he banked his max according to some people here?

Yes.Wasn't he supposed to slack off once he got a contract? Hassan, Richardson, & Tyler make the Heat worth watching. Also the fact that we have a really good defense which means most games will be close and worth watching. At the moment we're 4th in DEF EFF and 2nd in OPP FG%.

 

[Heatles84]

Yeah Waiters probably opting out though. 5 mil in this day and age is nothing

Yeah when Waiters opts out I'm going to be relieved. I don't see the Heat going back to him the next offseason.