2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[DJ]

Awake......thinking about going to Mapco for some coffee.....

 

[DJ]

Okay, at the risk of this getting some laughs......I am just going to say it.

Not saying he's for sure coming to Los Angeles but I had a dream the Lakers traded for Irving.

 

[thunderc]

Awake......thinking about going to Mapco for some coffee.....

Yeah I survived another day too

 

[thunderc]

Okay, at the risk of this getting some laughs......I am just going to say it.

Not saying he's for sure coming to Los Angeles but I had a dream the Lakers traded for Irving.

Might have been a nightmare

 

[DJ]

Might have been a nightmare

You want the permaban from Casa DJ?

 

[DJ]

Nah, just kidding.

In all honesty, I would prefer Rozier. Guy is a really good player and he plays some good defense. Plus not crazy.

And not a huge stepdown from Irving.

 

[thunderc]

You want the permaban from Casa DJ?

I can’t keep it straight if I’m in or out, I’m showing up regardless

 

[DJ]

I can’t keep it straight if I’m in or out, I’m showing up regardless

LOL.

 

[thunderc]

Why do teams usually wait until right up to the deadline to make deals? Avoid the rush, get it done already.

 

[thunderc]

Why Nets Shouldn't Budge On Kyrie Irving's Trade Request

Here we will look at why the Brooklyn Nets should not give in to Kyrie Irving's latest trade request for the coming trade deadline.

clutchpoints.com

 

[Stakesarehigh]

It’s crazy though. It’s like you’re my head when it comes to ball but with breastesis

But also I’m a galactic asshole that you’re not.

It is true

You are an asshole

 

[tlance]

Two firsts for one postseason run?

They’ve got 3 or 4 firsts they could trade to facilitate a trade to get a star of their own this summer

Plus clear out Harris contract as well.

They could move some other guys and maybe have cap space

The clock is ticking on LeBron. Westbrook is a negative that the Lakers have to pay to get rid of, even as an expiring.

If the Nets would do this deal?

Lakers would have to be stupid not to include both. Gives them a legit shot to contend.

 

[DJ]

The clock is ticking on LeBron. Westbrook is a negative that the Lakers have to pay to get rid of, even as an expiring.

If the Nets would do this deal?

Lakers would have to be stupid not to include both. Gives them a legit shot to contend.

This.

 

[tlance]

What kind of a person gets so offended when asked to put it in writing not to repeat his past transgressions? One that truly believes they have never done anything wrong.

Look, I know you are always going to take the side of ownership.

But this is on the Nets 100%.

I mean how dumb do you have to be? This is Kyrie Irving. Dude might have the biggest ego in the history of the league.

They should know he is going to react poorly to anything other than “Kyrie we need you. Going to give you that bag”.

And unless they are offering him that full bag?

Just wait until the damn season is over. Why offer something less now and risk messing things up?

Know your player. Nets clearly do not.

 

[thunderc]

Look, I know you are always going to take the side of ownership.

But this is on the Nets 100%.

I mean how dumb do you have to be? This is Kyrie Irving. Dude might have the biggest ego in the history of the league.

They should know he is going to react poorly to anything other than “Kyrie we need you. Going to give you that bag”.

And unless they are offering him that full bag?

Just wait until the damn season is over. Why offer something less now and risk messing things up?

Know your player. Nets clearly do not.

Lol ok, and we know you are going to support the player, no matter how crazy. You don’t think Irving has been pushing the negotiations? I’m sure the Nets are fine letting him walk after the season. This is all about Irving wanting to have his cake and eat it too. I don’t blame him, but the Nets are right to exiect him to play out his contract, especially after all he has put them through.

 

[DJ]

Look, I know you are always going to take the side of ownership.

But this is on the Nets 100%.

I mean how dumb do you have to be? This is Kyrie Irving. Dude might have the biggest ego in the history of the league.

They should know he is going to react poorly to anything other than “Kyrie we need you. Going to give you that bag”.

And unless they are offering him that full bag?

Just wait until the damn season is over. Why offer something less now and risk messing things up?

Know your player. Nets clearly do not.

Yeah, the Nets knew what they had with Irving.

This is totally on them.

 

[tlance]

Oh I have no doubt they want him to play out the year. I don’t see any way that happens though. If he was confident he could get a big contract after the season ended he wouldn’t be doing this I don’t think.

He will definitely be offered a full max. He is too good not to.

I get teams being nervous about doing it.

Somebody going to. And he is too petty to except less.

It is 1 thing to offer less after the season. Doesn’t hurt if he says no. but offering that in season is just plain stupid.

 

[tlance]

Lol ok, and we know you are going to support the player, no matter how crazy. You don’t think Irving has been pushing the negotiations? I’m sure the Nets are fine letting him walk after the season. This is all about Irving wanting to have his cake and eat it too. I don’t blame him, but the Nets are right to exiect him to play out his contract, especially after all he has put them through.

Oh, let’s be clear.

I am not supporting Kyrie Irving. I will never do that.

I am saying the Nets are stupid to even discuss contracts during the season unless they plan To offer the full bag.

For this exact reason. He reacts poorly, and you risk your chance to contend this season.

 

[thunderc]

Oh, let’s be clear.

I am not supporting Kyrie Irving. I will never do that.

I am saying the Nets are stupid to even discuss contracts during the season unless they plan To offer the full bag.

For this exact reason. He reacts poorly, and you risk your chance to contend this season.

I get it, but I really think this is Irving driving this. I think the Nets are understandably done with him.

 

[DJ]

They better trade him.

I could see him sitting out the rest of the season if they don't.