2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Mecca]

Will be eventually, but he's a raw rookie with sporadic minutes. He's currently shooting .333/.318/.600.

That said, I liked Svi and hate to see him go. Bullock better ball out. Still, only cost them essentially 2 2nds (Svi was a 2nd rounder this past draft). Approx 40% career from 3.

Bullocks is a good player.

You guys will like him.

Like all Rookies that we draft, Clippers gave up on him to quickly.

 

[Mecca]

...or the Kings, given the mess these AD trade offers are apparently making of the Lakers' young core psychologically. What a mess of a game last night, glad it wasn't televised nationally.

I think the youngsters will snap back faster than the vets.

Guys like Beasley, Lance, Rondo and McGee are worried about next year's contract.

Kiddie Corps know they will have a job.....somewhere.

 

[shopson67]

I think the youngsters will snap back faster than the vets.

Guys like Beasley, Lance, Rondo and McGee are worried about next year's contract.

Kiddie Corps know they will have a job.....somewhere.

I hope so, there certainly wasn't much effort last night. No defensive rotation or intensity. They could be still messed up for Thursday's game vs the Celtics, but hopefully after that things will steady.

 

[dtgold88]

I wish Dumars and him hadnt had that falling out

He's done some shit some wouldn't agree with (not playing the young guys in the Olympics) but that guy could coach.

 

[dtgold88]

You expect them to deal Clarkson or Burke by Thursday?

Might as well.

Burke yes....seems like maybe Houston if rumors are true for a first rounder and Knight (didn't even know he was still in the NBA).

 

[dtgold88]

Not overrated.

But, he was 50% coach 50% Therapist.

His greatest strength was not X's and O's.

It was managing strong personalities.

And only choosing to coach teams with multiple HOFers, with at least 1 who could be considered the best player in the game at the time (one best ever maybe).

 

[DJ]

Reggie Bullock is no AD but he's a nice shooter and defender. I expect another move by Magic and Rob.

 

[dtgold88]

Love's money actually decreases by the end of the deal-

When Wall is making 47M Love will be making 28.....Cavs did a good job structuring it.

Plus- Love should have a game that ages well- he never relied on his athleticism, dude should be able to rebound, shoot and pass for a good long time. Hes a great teammate too. You can do a lot worse for the money.

The spacing a big man like him brings in the modern NBA just cannot be underestimated. The other team has to draw one of their big man out of the paint which opens up opportunities all around.

His defensive rebounding is elite as well- which actually gives a nice boost to his defensive metrics

This will go over the heads of most in this group who would think more of him if he get a dozen techs a year and was a fake toughguy.

 

[dtgold88]

You do realize LArry Brown resigned from like 8 different coaching jobs right?

Maybe he didn't shy away up front, but he was sure quick to jump ship.

I do get that but the guy can do more with less better than anyone I can think of. Phil just wants to see what he can do, not just with more, but the most.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Burke yes....seems like maybe Houston if rumors are true for a first rounder and Knight (didn't even know he was still in the NBA).

Knight just came back I believe. Dude wasn't a half bad player (even though I still hate him for 2011 in the tournament)

 

[dtgold88]

Jon Leuer is a kind of asset a tanking team needs

Leuer for Clarkson let's make this happen

I don't see it. Sorry. Clarkson can actually play and that contract isn't bad at all.

 

[dtgold88]

Clarkson and Henson will be some very nice trade assets next year on expiring deals--- if the Cavs take some bad money back they might be able to get something nice for them.

I think that's the plan and one you can execute with an owner willing to spend. They just want to make sure there is flexibility in 2-3 seasons from now.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I don't see it. Sorry. Clarkson can actually play and that contract isn't bad at all.

I was being snarky

But I wouldnt mind the Pistons throwing more at the Cavs for him

 

[dtgold88]

guess "dt" stands for detox, but the boy's clearly fallen off the wagon...

It'd explain a lot, at least...

never mind I didn't make the comment to which your irrational friend replied.

 

[dtgold88]

the Pacers played AT New Orleans last night, got on a plane, flew home, to a Lakers team that has not played in a couple days.

The Pacers are missing their best player- Oladipo

and are positively whooping the Lakers ass

I did not imagine that the Pacers, coming off a road/home back to back without their best player would be beating the Lakers this bad.

The Lakers gotta hope that the Pacers get tired in the 2nd half and that the Lakers young plays find their balls. Someone needs to go send Pelinka to pick them up- i think they left them on the plane.

Lebron played 11 years here and 4 in Miami, and his biggest loss ever took place in half a season in LA.

Yeah...he cared about a FO when choosing where to play.

 

[DJ]

Isn't the guy they traded supposed to be a good shooter?

Averaging 12ppg and making 39% of his 3's Not shocked Wiggy is clowning it but he is exactly what the Lakers need.....a shooter.....I think Magic and Rob have another trade or 2 is coming......

 

[Mecca]

And only choosing to coach teams with multiple HOFers, with at least 1 who could be considered the best player in the game at the time (one best ever maybe).

Fair statement.

Again: He's not considered to be one of the best coaches because of his X's and 0's.

It's more about his Jedi mind tricks to get guys to play together.

 

[Mecca]

Burke yes....seems like maybe Houston if rumors are true for a first rounder and Knight (didn't even know he was still in the NBA).

He's been living the Highlife in Phoenix.

Got dealt for Anderson.

 

[Mecca]

This latest Lakers-Celtics subplot would be dead by now if Ainge had been scared off, but sources say Boston — which can’t trade for Davis until this summer because of the well-chronicled “Rose Rule” — is continuing its complicated pursuit of the five-time All-Star in spite of the message being sent through various channels that he doesn’t want to play there. A source with knowledge of the talks said the potential centerpiece in a Pelicans package, 20-year-old Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum, has been discussed extensively by the two teams and is expected to be a major part of the talks when June rolls around.

 

[Mecca]

Averaging 12ppg and making 39% of his 3's Not shocked Wiggy is clowning it but he is exactly what the Lakers need.....a shooter.....I think Magic and Rob have another trade or 2 is coming......

On many nights, he was the Pistons 2nd best player.

Knows hill role, doesn't try to upset the apple cart.