2017 NBA Offseason Thread

[DJ Fieri]

2 things come outta this...

1) if someone totally anonymous is puffing himself up on the Internet, he 's USUALLY lying...

2) always be careful who you give personal info to...

True but I've added 30-35 people off FN onto my FB page.....I try to give people the benefit of the doubt....burn me once fine, but I won't be burned twice.....and Wiggy and I were never friends......he just looked me up and easily found out who Rick was.

 

[Vyle203]

He is super thirsty for her.....lol

I was looking forward to Ingram vs. Tatum today.

First, my MMA fight card gets scraped because another Brazilian fighter can't cut weight in a healthy way, now no Ingram.

* sad face *

Is that what happened? I thought it was just a regular illness. Poor Dana can't rely on anybody.

Sucks about Ingram, but I'm glad it's nothing serious.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Alright, I'm out...

Gotta get ready to watch the fights with the in-laws.

Hope Lonzo has a good game.

But, Lakers fans.....help is on the way.

 

[Vyle203]

Is that what happened? I thought it was just a regular illness. Poor Dana can't rely on anybody.

Sucks about Ingram, but I'm glad it's nothing serious.

I guess Johanna is begging to fight in her place.

 

[The Derski]

My analysis on Josh Jackson last night.

Doesn't lack confidence.

Will bring constant energy.

Needs to work on shooting but you can see potential to be a good shooter in the future. I think he got blocked twice, kind of has a weird low release.

Good rebounder for his size.

Great slasher with good finishing ability at the hole. Draws contact.

Sometimes over-pursuits the steal and has to recover defensively. Still has tremendous defensive potential.

 

[Vyle203]

My analysis on Josh Jackson last night.

Doesn't lack confidence.

Will bring constant energy.

Needs to work on shooting but you can see potential to be a good shooter in the future. I think he got blocked twice, kind of has a weird low release.

Good rebounder for his size.

Great slasher with good finishing ability at the hole. Draws contact.

Sometimes over-pursuits the steal and has to recover defensively. Still has tremendous defensive potential.

Pretty much right in line with his scouting report.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

This "wiggly" seems like a cool cat. I liked his novel size retort.

 

[Vyle203]

This "wiggly" seems like a cool cat. I liked his novel size retort.

Don't you have an exam to study for?

 

[bksballer89]

He's right. I don't get why these idiot stars (excluding the guys who were traded) continue to go West. The East is a much easier path to conference finals and NBA finals than the West. If I'm going West then it better be to the Dubs.

 

[bksballer89]

Wow

 

[Bolts]

Wow

Thibs isn't messing around, that could be a nice scoring punch off the bench.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[tlance]

I don't have any personal issues with Wiggy.

But, he should be banned.

@CitySushi would have honored his end if he lost.

So, he should either stop running his mouth, or stop making bets.

I honored my bet with Wiggy last year too. Had to have a damn Kyrie Irving avi for 1 month.

 

[shopson67]

Ummmm, probably because Evans wasn't signed until yesterday because we got him in a trade that wasn't finalized.

Good explanation, wasn't aware.

 

[shopson67]

Guess that call from Lebron didn't carry as much weight as previously thought...

 

[tlance]

He's right. I don't get why these idiot stars (excluding the guys who were traded) continue to go West. The East is a much easier path to conference finals and NBA finals than the West. If I'm going West then it better be to the Dubs.

I agree with this.

At the same time, however, all the good teams are in the West. If any star moved to an East team, it might be enough to get them on level with Cleveland, but they still have no shot against GS. CP3, for example, probably thinks Houston gives him the best shot at a ring this year. I disagree, SA would have been the choice, but that is probably what he is thinking.

What would e accomplish by moving East? A Finals trip perhaps, but not a title.

 

[bksballer89]

I agree with this.

At the same time, however, all the good teams are in the West. If any star moved to an East team, it might be enough to get them on level with Cleveland, but they still have no shot against GS. CP3, for example, probably thinks Houston gives him the best shot at a ring this year. I disagree, SA would have been the choice, but that is probably what he is thinking.

What would e accomplish by moving East? A Finals trip perhaps, but not a title.

At least if you make the finals then you give yourself a shot....may be a slim shot but it is still a shot. Staying out west gets you where? The 2nd round if you're lucky?

 

[shopson67]

I know people get in trouble in corporate America for this sorta thing.

But, this ain't that.

The one thing I like better than Embiid's evolving play is his social media game.

Dude is hilarious. Don't sensor him.

Sure, but his exchanges with Lavar have been weak at best. Lavar lives for the hype game.

 

[tlance]

At least if you make the finals then you give yourself a shot....may be a slim shot but it is still a shot. Staying out west gets you where? The 2nd round if you're lucky?

I disagree.

THe team who faces the Warriors in the second round might have a better chance against them than the one that sees them in the Finals (if it isn't Cleveland). Paul surely Thinks Houston has a chance.

I don't think it matters when you face them. The road to a title runs through Oakland. Facing them in the Finals with a team that has no chance isn't better than facing them in the Second round with a team that has maybe a 10% chance. There is no team in the East aside from Cleveland that would give Paul any chance at all in that matchup.

 

[shopson67]

Los Angeles Lakers‏Verified account @Lakers 4m4 minutes ago
Brandon Ingram (leg cramping) will rest for the remainder of Summer League:

Not surprised after Magic's look when Ingram went down last night.

That puts a serious damper on watching the rest of the Lakers' summer league games, but playing it safe makes some sense. Still, it was like a 5 minute injury.