2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Heatles84]

Almost $25 mil per right here

 

[bksballer89]

Almost $25 mil per right here

I think it's a stupid request. The guy been dealing with knee injuries for at least the last 10 years. Him practicing more accomplishes what exactly? He is one of the only 2 consistent players on this team. The guy is 35 years old. Not many 35 year olds. Especially not those who been injury prone most of their career is going to practice all the time. On top of that, Wade and the head coach seem to be in agreement about his practice plan since training camp.

 

[Heatles84]

I think it's a stupid request. The guy been dealing with knee injuries for at least the last 10 years. Him practicing more accomplishes what exactly? He is one of the only 2 consistent players on this team. The guy is 35 years old. Not many 35 year olds. Especially not those who been injury prone most of their career is going to practice all the time. On top of that, Wade and the head coach seem to be in agreement about his practice plan since training camp.

I agree. At the same time, they should've known better. Wade's a 3-time champion and at one point, people questioned if he was better than Lebron (it was brief). He's at the tail end of his career, and he has nothing left to prove. It's a culture thing and Wade walked into the wrong one.

 

[bksballer89]

@Bolts your Kings been playing in some entertaining games this week

 

[trojanfan12]

ive read that Butler will either be in Minne, Boston or Denver before the trade deadline is over

Boston would become a real problem for the Cavs. I think the Cavs would still be the better team, but an upset would become much more possible.

 

[Bolts]

@Bolts your Kings been playing in some entertaining games this week

2nd day in a row they're gonna blow a 4th quarter lead, entertaining.

 

[Bolts]

I'm calling a Kemba game winning 3 here.

 

[trojanfan12]

Why the Lakers should play for picks - ESPN

was intersting from ESPNLA radio saying how the Lakers should trade Lou Williams- and try and make sure they keep their pick.they made a good point---- its not only about keeping their pick this year- its also about keeping their pick that would go to Orlando. Thats a lot of incentive- especially since they should be better in 2018.......

think of the two scenarios---

Scenario 1- they keep their pick this year: They have a top 3 pick in 2017 and keep their 2019 first rounder

Scenario 2- they lose their pick this year, and lose their pick in 2019. All they have is a 2018 first rounder.

thats a really big difference and probably why trading Williams to help secure that pick is probably a good idea. Getting a star looks important

Ingram with 0 points in 39 minutes on the floor the last 2 games is kind of disturbing.

Yeah, I'm generally against tanking, but it makes sense, especially with 2 picks being involved. Plus, I'd like to see Lou get to play in the playoffs.

 

[bksballer89]

I'm calling a Kemba game winning 3 here.

Another solid win

 

[Bolts]

Another solid win

I expected 2 wins max on the 8 game road trip after going 1-6 on the home stand, already 3 wins with 2 games left. Still would be better long term to get a middle-high lottery pick, but I'm happy they're actually competing.

 

[bksballer89]

I expected 2 wins max on the 8 game road trip after going 1-6 on the home stand, already 3 wins with 2 games left. Still would be better long term to get a middle-high lottery pick, but I'm happy they're actually competing.

Should have won last night also. I kinda hope the Heat start losing for that same reason but they have no plans to end their win streak tonight. Win-Win for me at this point.

 

[bksballer89]

7 in a row for Miami

 

[Bolts]

Should have won last night also. I kinda hope the Heat start losing for that same reason but they have no plans to end their win streak tonight. Win-Win for me at this point.

There's also the Bulls game last weekend with the BS call, had a good chance to win before that "foul". Dion Waiters won't let the Heat lose, and making a strong case to be on the team next season.

 

[bksballer89]

Wow @Mecca was so right about this game. Dubs with 117 through 3. Up 43

 

[Heatles84]

Wow @Mecca was so right about this game. Dubs with 117 through 3. Up 43

I just turned on the game. Poor, @Mecca she deserves better.

 

[bksballer89]

I just turned on the game. Poor, @Mecca she deserves better.

Only way they can compete with the Warriors is if they acquire Melo

 

[bksballer89]

Warriors scored 86 points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

 

[Vyle203]

Warriors scored 86 points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

They could at least pretend like the NBA offers some competition for them.

 

[Heatles84]

Only way they can compete with the Warriors is if they acquire Melo

Even then they're at a significant advantage. They'll have to give up a lot of depth to get Melo. Someone who's a ball stopper and plays sub par defense. Durant would put up 35 ppg in that series.

 

[Heatles84]

7 in a row for Miami

Watch out Cleveland. We coming.