2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[LAD]

Heat making me hate basketball.

Good gawd, at one point you told us that was the only reason you watch the NBA. lol

 

[bksballer89]

Jimmy Butler Is Always Keeping Score

 

[DJ Fieri]

 

[bksballer89]

Good gawd, at one point you told us that was the only reason you watch the NBA. lol

I don't think I ever said the Heat were the only reason I watch the NBA.

I wouldn't purchase the league pass if that was the case.

I would just find their games on some illegal website

 

[DJ Fieri]

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So me.

 

[LAD]

lol... I think that crowd is me.

In fairness, though... I never said "untouchable"... I said "not necessarily"...

Anywho... ^this^ is just a rehash of what sensible folks have said about New Orleans in the here and now... they should be in no rush to trade AD before the deadline, and it's highly unlikely any such trade is gonna happen before the summer.

In the meantime, I'm sure Ainge and the C's have no problem with their position of strength standing in the way of the ambitions of the Lakers.

Kudos to you for raising your hand lol

 

[LAD]

If they drop the "I'll only sign an extension with the Lakers" bomb, those rental offers will be much lower. Tatum will be pulled back for example, unless Ainge is supremely confident that he can change AD's mind.

Or, they could just stall him out longer...like say the 2020 deadline lol

 

[dtgold88]

Russell was traded because of the drama he caused in the locker room and needed a fresh start.

Get your facts straight.

who said he wasn't traded? Facts are they didn't have to trade him.

If I'm not mistaken they have nothing to show for Russell and Randle, correct?

 

[LAD]

But, he hasn't done that.

Matter of fact, there are 3 teams that he's open to.

I haven't read that anyone has listed those teams.

But, I did see that the Celtics aren't one of them because of the threat of losing Kyrie.

That would all be cleared up by July 1 which is the first day they could trade for him anyway.

Since he & Kyrie are friends I'm willing to bet that has already been cleared up - off the record of course

 

[WiggyRuss]

who said he wasn't traded? Facts are they didn't have to trade him.

trust me- at the time DJ was the biggest proponent of Russell's actions being "no big deal" and "water under the bridge".

I do have to say--- i thought he could have used a change of scenery- esp. with the losing the Lakers had, and the perception that they were clueless organization wise which turned out to be true with wittle Jimmy Buss and his staff.

Russell got to a good organization with good coaching and good structure and has flourished--- all of those things were lacking in LA when he was there. Good for the Buckeye!

 

[LAD]

Tell you what's funny.

I still think he will end up with the Lakers...lol

Just not this year.

Agreed. I think he goes when he's a FA

 

[WiggyRuss]

Jimmy Butler Is Always Keeping Score

I really just cant stand the guy.

 

[LAD]

That was me

Sorry, but that hoorah was for myself....

 

[shopson67]

id much rather have Knox and a top lotto pick than anything the Lakers can offer---- especially if i was going into a full rebuild.

LOL. Weren't you bashing Knox earlier this season? Seeing the light now are we?

Big difference between THE top lotto pick and A top lotto pick, especially this year.

 

[DJ Fieri]

who said he wasn't traded? Facts are they didn't have to trade him.

If I'm not mistaken they have nothing to show for Russell and Randle, correct?

Incorrect.

They got Brook Lopez and the pick that turned into Kyle Kuzma for Russell.

 

[LAD]

I don't think I ever said the Heat were the only reason I watch the NBA.

I wouldn't purchase the league pass if that was the case.

I would just find their games on some illegal website

Sure thing Oscar the grouch

 

[DJ Fieri]

trust me- at the time DJ was the biggest proponent of Russell's actions being "no big deal" and "water under the bridge".

Wrong again.

 

[dtgold88]

Incorrect.

They got Brook Lopez and the pick that turned into Kyle Kuzma for Russell.

Awesome...my mistake. Russell and Randle for Kuzma. Solid.

 

[shopson67]

You say ALL like they would be asking for the entire team. There are likely only THREE youngsters they would take. But, is that enough to make the $ match? Doubt it.

Finally, yes they can fit 3 guys, especially if they get a 3rd team involved. And IMO only contending teams will be willing to "rent" AD for 1 season. But, that's really looking at the situation from the perspective of a negative nancy since we don't know for sure that he wouldn't be willing to stay longer on a contending team. If I remember correctly part of Rich's statement said his client wanted to be traded to a team where he can win & contend for championships, yes?

That's what I was getting at, that it would probably be 3. Money matches with KCP now; in the summer the Lakers have KCP's cap space to absorb the difference.

From Woj:

Report: Anthony Davis expected to put out word he’ll re-sign with only Lakers

 

[bksballer89]

Sure thing Oscar the grouch

You have a link?