2021 NBA regular season thread

[DJ Fieri]

He's always been able to score. He can score in his sleep. But he's not a leader, he's not a winner and he's unlikely to change.

KD will be responsible when the game is on the line to take those big shots and he is a leader.....Harden was brought in to be the #2 guy.

 

[Sparhawk]

However, I will say it's Philly vs BK in the EC and Philly plays the Lakers.

Next season, when Dinwiddie is healthy.....I think the Nets will make it to the Finals. As long as they add some more depth.....

I need to see Philly take on BOS/MIL/MIA at full health before I annoint them.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

If I'm the Nets, I'm sending copies of the NBA's retirement paperwork and talking to the league about voiding his contract. If he's not injured, he's got to be in breach in some way that the Nets could use to get that done.

Maybe @WiggyRuss has a better idea if that could be done or not? Or what it would take?

There has to be language in his contract to such lengths id think. If he refuses to play then that definitely seems like a violation of his contract.

I'm sure they can try moving him but the return is going to suck. He's a poison pill at this point.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I dont actually know how they choose leadership within the union but Hopefully the players yank him from that also. Dude is straight cancer

 

[DJ Fieri]

I need to see Philly take on BOS/MIL/MIA at full health before I annoint them.

I love the fact they added outside shooting (they missed Redick) and the hire of Doc.....those are my primary reasons for saying the Sixers.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I dont actually know how they choose leadership within the union but Hopefully the players yank him from that also. Dude is straight cancer

Yeah, I don't know how he got that gig.

 

[Sparhawk]

I love the fact they added outside shooting (they missed Redick) and the hire of Doc.....that's my primary reasons for saying the Sixers.

They look good on paper so far.
I think Shake Milton is an actual piece now. Silky smooth.

I don't think I'll buy in until they get past the 2nd round.

 

[DJ Fieri]

They look good on paper so far.
I think Shake Milton is an actual piece now. Silky smooth.

I don't think I'll buy in until they get past the 2nd round.

Understandable.

 

[msgkings322]

Kyrie Irving Reportedly Willing To Sit Out Rest Of Season - NESN.com

Kyrie Irving reportedly is 'wililng' to sit out the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season amid his frustration with the Brooklyn Nets.

nesn.com

This dude.

What is he supposedly "frustrated" about?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

What is he supposedly "frustrated" about?

I know what I said earlier was glossed over but I am starting to believe he doesn't want to play for a white coach. Everyone can feel free to crush me over it. It's me totally inferring. But what are his frustrations with Nash and D'Antoni exactly? They will subscribe to the most friendly offense possible for kyrie.

I've not heard of anyone else having issues with Brad stevens.. except kyrie.

 

[YourFriendGannon]

What is he supposedly "frustrated" about?

One source said he was upset about the police officer in Kenosha not being charged. Take it with a grain of salt but the timing of that being announced does coincide with his disappearance.

 

[msgkings322]

One source said he was upset about the police officer in Kenosha not being charged. Take it with a grain of salt but the timing of that being announced does coincide with his disappearance.

He would sit out the season over that?

 

[Wamu]

Is Rockets owner Tillman Ferttitta a petty lil billionaire bitch? Just watched PTI. They said the reason no deal was made with the 76ers is because of Daryl Morey.

 

[Wamu]

One source said he was upset about the police officer in Kenosha not being charged. Take it with a grain of salt but the timing of that being announced does coincide with his disappearance.

Like World B. Flat (shoutout to @trojanfan12) is the only NBAer upset about that. Odd no other players took some personal time off to deal with their feelings.

 

[Wamu]

He would sit out the season over that?

Who knows what the hell he's thinking. But he's not putting the team first. Just like in Cleveland and Boston it's all about him.

 

[bksballer89]

This season is becoming a disaster. Postponing 10 games a week then having another few teams play with 8 players isn't a good look

 

[tlance]

So Kyrie didn't like Brad Stevens. Kyrie didn't like Kenny Atkinson. Kryie now doesn't like Nash and D'Antoni. Seems to me Kyrie might be just a tad racist.

Or maybe he just hates everybody?

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

They reached out to you yet @TurnUpTheHeat ?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Or maybe he just hates everybody?

Also possible lol.

It's just...dude its been like five games man. Stfu already