2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

To be very honest, I have no idea who the guy is. But if he can help with shooting, i'm all for it.

Former D League player signed by the Clippers on a two way deal.

Because of injuries, we used up all of his NBA days and had to cut him or convert his deal.

The Clippers are hardcapped.

So, they cut him.

He's 27 already. But, he hit 42% from 3.

Worse guys you can give a 10 day to.

 

[LAD]

What up!

Happy New Year.

Hey there Mecca! Happy New Year to you my friend!

 

[Bolts]

Nah, win this one. In triple over time. Then lose tomorrow because of fatigue

As much as I'd enjoy them beating the Lakers again tomorrow, if losing gets them closer to securing a top 3 pick it's not the end of the world. But still...fuck the Lakers.

 

[Bolts]

You guys are signing Jamil Wilson.

I really liked him and hope he gets a real chance.

Signing the new Kings killer just in time for the Kings/Lakers game.....smart.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

What are the odds that we see a ton of trade activity next week?

The deadline is 4 weeks away.

Ryan Anderson, Marc Gasol are tanking purposely to sabotage getting dealt.

Mirotic, Tyreke Evans are trending waaaaaaaaaaay up.

But, I still say fools gold.

Lou, Deandre should find new homes.

Who in their right mind would take Gallo, Blake or Mike Conley?

Ps. I don's see it happening during the Season. But, the Spurs deal with Aldridge makes him more tradeable, not less, if a guy like Lebron or George was interested.

 

[Bolts]

What are the odds that we see a ton of trade activity next week?

The deadline is 4 weeks away.

Ryan Anderson, Marc Gasol are tanking purposely to sabotage getting dealt.

Mirotic, Tyreke Evans are trending waaaaaaaaaaay up.

But, I still say fools gold.

Lou, Deandre should find new homes.

Who in their right mind would take Gallo, Blake or Mike Conley?

Ps. I don's see it happening during the Season. But, the Spurs deal with Aldridge makes him more tradeable, not less, if a guy like Lebron or George was interested.

The same person who'd trade for George Hill?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

As much as I'd enjoy them beating the Lakers again tomorrow, if losing gets them closer to securing a top 3 pick it's not the end of the world. But still...fuck the Lakers.

Who do you like?

I'd take Bagley, Trae, Ayton, Doncic in that order.

If we move Deandre, Ayton moves to the top based on need.

But, I would be ecstatic to get Trae.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The same person who'd trade for George Hill?

So, Doc Rivers?

That's all you had to say.

* takes ball, goes home *

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Time to get the Carne Asada on the grill and the Dos Equis in the cooler.

 

[Bolts]

Who do you like?

I'd take Bagley, Trae, Ayton, Doncic in that order.

If we move Deandre, Ayton moves to the top based on need.

But, I would be ecstatic to get Trae.

I feel like Ayton has the most potential, but the other 3 are very good too. Trae could be the next Steph and I wouldn't want the Kings to pass on him twice. There's also Porter who could still be top 5 but the injury scares me. If they feel Fox and Skal/WCS/Giles are the future, then Doncic would be the best fit. I'm ready for them to fuck up the pick whoever they draft

 

[bksballer89]

Interesting article on how clutch the Heat been this year.

For statistical purposes, the NBA defines clutch as the final five minutes of games with a margin of five points or fewer. The Heat is now 16-7 in games that fit that description, a 69.6 winning percentage that ranks fourth best in the league behind Boston, Golden State and San Antonio.

Only the Celtics have more clutch wins (20) than the Heat.

What’s more, Miami has outscored opponents by 50 points in 80 clutch minutes. Only Cleveland has a better plus-minus in the clutch (plus-54 in 86 minutes).

And consider this: The Heat is shooting 44.4 percent on clutch threes (20 for 45), which is best in the league. Miami’s 52.4 percent shooting from the field in the clutch is second best, behind only Boston’s 54.2 percent.

Do you need a star in the clutch? Heat’s late-game numbers go against conventional wisdom

 

[bksballer89]

Woj: Buyers, sellers, untouchables and more trade buzz as deadline looms

 

[bksballer89]

Woj: Buyers, sellers, untouchables and more trade buzz as deadline looms

LMAO hilarious that it seems like ATL want to get rid of Bazemore.

Who wants that contract for a mediocre player?

 

[bksballer89]

Memphis wants to find a first-round pick for Tyreke Evans

LMFAOOOO

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Memphis wants to find a first-round pick for Tyreke Evans

LMFAOOOO

 

[Black Adam]

Memphis wants to find a first-round pick for Tyreke Evans

LMFAOOOO

and people in Hell want ice water...

 

[CitySushi]

Memphis wants to find a first-round pick for Tyreke Evans

LMFAOOOO

Maybe I'm in the minority, but for a singular season, I think he could be a nice late addition for a team making a playoff run. I don't think his numbers are sustainable, which is why it's good he's on a one year contract. A team like Toronto could use a guy like him off the bench.

He's averaging 19.7, 4.7 apg, 5.1 spg, on 47%FG and 41% 3PT. That's some big numbers even on a struggling Memphis team.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but for a singular season, I think he could be a nice late addition for a team making a playoff run. I don't think his numbers are sustainable, which is why it's good he's on a one year contract. A team like Toronto could use a guy like him off the bench.

He's averaging 19.7, 4.7 apg, 5.1 spg, on 47%FG and 41% 3PT. That's some big numbers even on a struggling Memphis team.

Exactly. He's a fantastic guy off the bench, but not worth a first rounder.

 

[bksballer89]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but for a singular season, I think he could be a nice late addition for a team making a playoff run. I don't think his numbers are sustainable, which is why it's good he's on a one year contract. A team like Toronto could use a guy like him off the bench.

He's averaging 19.7, 4.7 apg, 5.1 spg, on 47%FG and 41% 3PT. That's some big numbers even on a struggling Memphis team.

If anything, maybe a title contender who doesn't give a damn about their 29th or 30th draft pick but something tells me Memphis is looking more like top 20.

 

[CitySushi]

Exactly. He's a fantastic guy off the bench, but not worth a first rounder.

For a team like Toronto it would be a late first round pick. If the Raptors thought that this year they had a shot, it'd be worth it, imo.