2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[larryjohn]

He is a smart businessman, why would he want to go to that dumpster fire team. He doesn't.

The Clippers ?

 

[LAD]

@LAD, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12

LeBron just bought a 23m mansion in Brentwood.

LeBron James buys a second home in Brentwood for $23 million

Me after hearing this news:

 

[CitySushi]

 

[CitySushi]

Jahlil Okafor gonna average 20 and 10 the rest of the year for the cash out by the Nets.

Solid move by both teams. Nets get a potential young guy to see what he's about and hopefully build something with him and D'Angelo Russell.

76ers get a usable forward who can bring some toughness to their team.

 

[Battlelyon]

The Clippers ?

Which team in LA isn't a dumpster fire? They are 8-15, LeBron is running to join either one.

 

[LAD]

Heard an interesting and potentially pretty accurate theory on what happened with Lavar pulling LiAngelo out of UCLA.

Was listening to a talk show and one of the guys claimed to have talked to some folks "in the know" at UCLA.

Apparently, when doing their own investigation, UCLA discovered evidence that LiAngelo was the ringleader in the shoplifting scandal and the only one of the players who stole from all 3 stores that the players visited. Apparently, it got started when he tried to make a purchase in the Louis Vuitton store and his credit card was declined.

UCLA was apparently looking to move on from the Balls because it looks like there may be eligibility issues for LaMelo and, let's face it, without Lonzo and LaMelo, UCLA isn't even bothering to scout LiAngelo, let alone give him a schollie. The shoplifting scandal and LiAngelo being the ringleader gave them exactly what they needed.

According to what I heard on the talk show, UCLA may have called Lavar and LiAngelo in, explained that LiAngelo was the ringleader and that this could be handled quietly by Lavar and the Bruins with a "mutually agree that this is best for LiAngelo/pursuing other opportunities/we wish the best for this young man" press conference. It was said that UCLA even offered to help find a good landing spot for LiAngelo.

Lavar, being Lavar, decided instead to go all Lavar on them, blame UCLA and have LiAngelo throw the other 2 under the bus by claiming he just "followed their lead."

It's also believed that Lavar's reaction is why UCLA allowed LiAngelo being the ringleader and having his credit card declined to get out.

All sounds plausible.

 

[Black Adam]

@LAD, @ChiefsLakers67 , @trojanfan12

LeBron just bought a 23m mansion in Brentwood.

LeBron James buys a second home in Brentwood for $23 million

the way these fires are burning out here i'll welcome him to his new home...

(in other words, fool BETTER have fire insurance)...

 

[DJ]

Thanks for the SportsHoopla cash, @ChiefsLakers67.....anytime you want to bet......holler at me!!!!

 

[Black Adam]

Make that 2 please.

3...

Miracle Whip, no mustard...

 

[Black Adam]

Thanks for the SportsHoopla cash, @ChiefsLakers67.....anytime you want to bet......holler at me!!!!

no problem.....































...scuzbag...

 

[DJ]

no problem.....































...scuzbag...

I love you, man....

 

[msgkings322]

Hey @bksballer89 it's not the same Rockets team we are used to:

All Of A Sudden, The Rockets Are Dominant On Defense, Too

Money quote: "But a quarter of the way through the season, that question is no longer up for debate: Houston’s defense is elite, and it could finally make the Rockets balanced enough to challenge Golden State."

 

[bksballer89]

Hey @bksballer89 it's not the same Rockets team we are used to:

All Of A Sudden, The Rockets Are Dominant On Defense, Too

Money quote: "But a quarter of the way through the season, that question is no longer up for debate: Houston’s defense is elite, and it could finally make the Rockets balanced enough to challenge Golden State."

Let's see how long this keep up for

 

[msgkings322]

Let's see how long this keep up for

Did you read the article? The defensive improvement is not just the same guys playing above their heads. They added Paul, Mbah a Moute, and PJ Tucker.

They are off to their 3rd best start in franchise history, best since 1996. We don't know how any of this will turn out but you sound like someone who just makes assumptions based on the past and doesn't see what's happening now.

 

[bksballer89]

Did you read the article? The defensive improvement is not just the same guys playing above their heads. They added Paul, Mbah a Moute, and PJ Tucker.

They are off to their 3rd best start in franchise history, best since 1996. We don't know how any of this will turn out but you sound like someone who just makes assumptions based on the past and doesn't see what's happening now.

Browse through it. I did read their DEF EFF is great which is good. Would love to see if they keep this up once the schedule gets tougher. Played the 9th easiest schedule so far.

I would tip your hat to you if you're right. Would be amazing if the Rockets made the finals instead of the Warriors. I'm sure you agree

 

[bksballer89]

Always nice to check out SOS #'s. Miami played the 5th hardest schedule. Whiteside missing close to 10 games already. When you think about those 2 things, the 11-13 record makes more sense

 

[Black Adam]

where the Hell's THIS Lakers team been...?

side note: STILL giving the ball away too damn much...

 

[msgkings322]

Browse through it. I did read their DEF EFF is great which is good. Would love to see if they keep this up once the schedule gets tougher. Played the 9th easiest schedule so far.

I would tip your hat to you if you're right. Would be amazing if the Rockets made the finals instead of the Warriors. I'm sure you agree

Amazingly shitty LOL

Just saying, last year the Warriors were a no doubt lock to win the title, which they did with ease. This year it's not nearly as certain as the year progresses. Rockets, Spurs, maybe even Boston have a shot.

 

[msgkings322]

Amazingly shitty LOL

Just saying, last year the Warriors were a no doubt lock to win the title, which they did with ease. This year it's not nearly as certain as the year progresses. Rockets, Spurs, maybe even Boston have a shot.

Remember in the 1980s, the Lakers Celtics decade, the Rockets somehow got past the Lakers for the 1986 Finals.

Edit: oops didn't mean to quote myself

 

[bksballer89]

Amazingly shitty LOL

Just saying, last year the Warriors were a no doubt lock to win the title, which they did with ease. This year it's not nearly as certain as the year progresses. Rockets, Spurs, maybe even Boston have a shot.

I would like to see them & Houston play some more