2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[shopson67]

Been going around.

They can pose a LOT of matchup problems.

 

[shopson67]

It might be time for the Bulls to pull the plug.

That Lonzo contract is a no bueno.

How though? Not exactly a desirable trade asset until after the season.

 

[shopson67]

Try watching a UConn women’s game where every commentator is shamelessly rooting against them

I experienced this with Syracuse football this year. It seemed like the broadcast of every televised game (home or away) was done by the opposing team's commentators. I know Syracuse is relatively new to the ACC, but they're kinda known for producing famous commentators lol...

Also, I don't if this is shaded by fan bias, but Laker games seem to fairly balanced, whereas other broadcast teams on NBA TV are much more homeristic.

 

[DJ Fieri]

He’s done a great job so far

He is a good coach in a low profile market. Not so good in a high profile market with a bunch of stars.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wood has been a really good pickup for Dallas

Yeah but Luka needs more help.

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Westbrook rumors have started up again.

As a buyout?

Shit, I‘d take him for free.

Im sure a few teams would.

Heat a potential landing spot if Russell Westbrook is bought out?

But concerns persist internally that Westbrook doesn’t complement LeBron James and that the mix of stars may not work in the postseason when rotations shorten. The Lakers also have guards Pat…

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I wouldn't mind trading him there if Mia included Robinson...I find it hard to believe he forgot how to shoot suddenly. He could be the sniper we need with James and AD.

Plus whatever contracts to make the salaries work.

 

[The Q]

I experienced this with Syracuse football this year. It seemed like the broadcast of every televised game (home or away) was done by the opposing team's commentators. I know Syracuse is relatively new to the ACC, but they're kinda known for producing famous commentators lol...

Also, I don't if this is shaded by fan bias, but Laker games seem to fairly balanced, whereas other broadcast teams on NBA TV are much more homeristic.

That’s probably why.

Wanted to avoid bias or even perceived bias

 

[The Q]

I wouldn't mind trading him there if Mia included Robinson...I find it hard to believe he forgot how to shoot suddenly. He could be the sniper we need with James and AD.

Plus whatever contracts to make the salaries work.

Man, that would take 4 or 5 Miami Players unless it was Duncan and Lowry.

 

[The Q]

Mavs really dropped the ball by not replacing brunson. Need to get Luka some real talent

They traded for him ahead of time with dinwiddie

The issue is they spent all thee other resources at c

 

[bksballer89]

Jordan Poole looking funny in the light since getting the bag

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah but Luka needs more help.

Problem is really nothing they can do at this point. They don't have very good assets, the Dinwiddie and Bertans contracts aren't good and that's what they got in return in the Zinger deal. It's unfortunate

 

[DJ Fieri]

Man, that would take 4 or 5 Miami Players unless it was Duncan and Lowry.

True....I just checked out the salary cap on the Heat.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Problem is really nothing they can do at this point. They don't have very good assets, the Dinwiddie and Bertans contracts aren't good and that's what they got in return in the Zinger deal. It's unfortunate

Luka gonna request a trade in a year or 2.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Jordan Poole looking funny in the light since getting the bag

I said at the time...I mean he is a volume shooter that doesn't shoot a great %. I mean they paid him all that money which was essentially 3x or 4x with the luxury tax after shooting 45% and 36% from downtown. You have Steph, Klay and Dray around you, those numbers should look more like Wiggins but that's just who he is...still young and maybe he can grow like Wiggins did but might need a change of scenery. Too late now. I guess they could always flip him to a team that is rebuilding and add some assets with that contract but won't be easy.

 

[The Q]

True....I just checked out the salary cap on the Heat.

I'm just not sure what deal that makes everyone happy is.

Duncan Dipo Martin Dedmon doesn't even get you there, need to add Yvertson in there.

That is....alot.

@bksballer89 does this even help miami in any way?

 

[The Q]

I said at the time...I mean he is a volume shooter that doesn't shoot a great %. I mean they paid him all that money which was essentially 3x or 4x with the luxury tax after shooting 45% and 36% from downtown. You have Steph, Klay and Dray around you, those numbers should look more like Wiggins but that's just who he is...still young and maybe he can grow like Wiggins did but might need a change of scenery. Too late now. I guess they could always flip him to a team that is rebuilding and add some assets with that contract but won't be easy.

Dallas would have a use for him.

They have some expiring deals next summer and could be appealing for everyone.

But his timing was just off, with Klay still there.

Trading him would also give Klay even more leverage.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Luka gonna request a trade in a year or 2.

He is under contract until 2027. I'm just not sure you can trade a guy with that much value. Kawhi was the only guy and he was injured at the time. KD requested but then never got traded. I would venture to say they get more guys around Luka but it won't be easy and it could be a couple years. Luka isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Dallas would have a use for him.

They have some expiring deals next summer and could be appealing for everyone.

But his timing was just off, with Klay still there.

Trading him would also give Klay even more leverage.

Agree. The problem is back to my point on Dallas, what assets do they have to match the Poole contract and would it even be worth it for GS. Probably would have to be a 3-team deal.