2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[flyerhawk]

Totally didn't realize Ben was only shooting 44 percent from the line. Jesus.

He went 16 games making 1 free throw attempt.

He's average 1.5 FTA a game. Which is just atrocious for a guy who plays in the paint.

 

[thunderc]

A Khris Middleton type of player is what Luka needs added to Wood. A guy that doesn’t always need the ball in his hands, he can score, shoot and defend. Adding Kyrie just adds drama in Dallas

Brunson handled it all pretty well, he knew not to question Luka.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I was reading most Kyrie can get if he's traded is a 2 year extension

 

[Stakesarehigh]

He went 16 games making 1 free throw attempt.

He's average 1.5 FTA a game. Which is just atrocious for a guy who plays in the paint.

I get he has some kind of confidence issue but he also just doesn't give a fuck

 

[thunderc]

A Khris Middleton type of player is what Luka needs added to Wood. A guy that doesn’t always need the ball in his hands, he can score, shoot and defend. Adding Kyrie just adds drama in Dallas

Lu Dort may be becoming that guy

 

[fightinfunbags]

I mean to win it all they need all 3 but right now they have no chance.

I hear ya. What I’m saying though is that there is great risk in selling out for now and mortgaging the future just to maximize the LeBron window because of the threat of AD or LeBron injury anyway. I think that’s why the Lakers have been so hesitant to not deal those two firsts.

 

[shopson67]

...and we mostly know Rivers from his Daddy, lol.

 

[The Q]

Indiana is the perfect place for Simmons, not sure how that works.

But if they’re dumping sending hield in a deal for Simmons is fun

 

[fightinfunbags]

Lu Dort may be becoming that guy

He’s going to need to shoot the three better. He’s improved there but he still shoots below league average from 3.

 

[thunderc]

...and we mostly know Rivers from his Daddy, lol.

Rivers is a punk

 

[Shanemansj13]

Kyrie is a high end talent.

Gives them ball handling, scoring and a legit 3 pt threat.

Mike Conley gives them ball handling, high IQ, no drama.

Beasley gives them shooting.

Vanderbuilt gives them a raw. But, athletic wing defender.

@WiggyRuss always says you don’t trade a dollar for 4 quarters.

I mostly agree.

But, the Lakers are in this situation MORE because of the structure of the contract, than how Westbrook has performed.

If he was on a 15 mil per deal, he would have been traded 3 months into LAST Season.

They would be locking themselves into the same kinda fuckery if Kyrie decides to go all Adolf Hitler again.

Who do you see eating 4 years of his petulance at 40 mil plus per Season?

I do like that Utah trade as well…giving up one pick? Don’t mind that at all

 

[trojanfan12]

Absolutely.

You think he’s taking a backseat to PG?

Shit, the guy who should be taking a backseat is Kawhi.

Rest your goddamn leg and stop bricking because you are pressing.

But, for GAWD SAKE….

Please, take the ball out of George’s turnover prone hands.

He is not a pg.

He does not make great late game decisions.

* whimpers Conley’s name *

Yeah, the Clips trading for him would be a mistake, imo. The only guy they have that would have the "juice" to possibly keep Kyrie in line, won't do it.

PG would try, but it's very unlikely that Kyrie would listen.

I'd expect that the only reason the Lakers are involved is because there is at least a chance that Lebron can keep him sane for a couple of years.

Have to remember, Kyrie was willing to bail on Lebron after 3 straight finals appearances and a title.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yep, it also seems that if he were willing to take 2 years, the trade is likelly already done or well on its way to being done.

Even 2 years is risky because it could be a bigger disaster than Westbrook if Lebron's Jedi mind tricks don't work anymore. It's been a long time since they've been on the same team.

I don’t think the Nets want anything to do with Westbrook and doubt they are willing to do your work for you to find a 3rd team.

But, I do believe the Lakers found, or at least were working towards, finding a palatable return from a 3rd or even 4th team.

Sadly, Kyrie blew it all to shit as he is want to do….lol

Kyrie is high end talent, high end drama.

Id do the Utah deal if Vanderbilt is included.

All 3 of those Dudes have movable deals if it doesn’t work out.

2 of them have team option next year.

If Kyrie detonates on a 4 year deal, you are fucked once more.

 

[shopson67]

Or, just keep what you have.

You act as if the Nets have to trade him to the Lakers.

They don’t.

If they are not getting picks, why not actually get useful players?

I would rather have DFS and Dinwiddie over your Poo Poo platter.

I would rather have whatever the Suns are offering over Westbrook.

You aren’t getting it.

You don’t have leverage.

You aren’t the only interested party.

You have no players that are difference makers to offer.

All you can do is TRY TO outbid them with picks.

I really hope you keep this roster.

Because, you are the only team in the West that I am positive the Clippers can beat….lol

So, hold the line on those picks.

This was a joke offer to match contracts when including Simmons. Any deal involving the Lakers would include a third team, whether through the Lakers or immediately after a Lakers direct trade.

Doesn't appear to matter much, as the Lakers are backing off unless Kyrie's contract demands come down (at least in length). Kyrie's going to have a tough time finding a destination willing to ante up 4/198.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Those guys really are few and far between and hard to find.

Agree, they are…not too many out there. That’s why Dallas is in a tough spot. Who do they add?? They are surrounding him now with shooters and defense, they need more though

 

[trojanfan12]

Everything is going to be a risk when Kyrie enters the building. The equipment staff washes one sock instead of two…he is out.

Hell, I think that even if they washed them both and he didn't like the scent of the fabric softener they used, he'd be out. lol

 

[thunderc]

He’s going to need to shoot the three better. He’s improved there but he still shoots below league average from 3.

In his last 10 before he tweaked a hammy he was shooting 47.1 % from 3 on high volume. Supposedly the new shooting coach is having an effect.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Brunson handled it all pretty well, he knew not to question Luka.

…and they messed around and low balled him.

He said he would have taken 4/50 if they offered it.

What a shitshow.


Per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, The former Villanova star was eligible to sign a $55.5 million extension with the Mavs last summer, but they never even discussed it with Brunson after his playoff struggles against the Clippers. That said, once he broke out in January and started to thrive, Dallas came calling with the new deal right after the trade deadline in February. However, Brunson simply wanted to finish the season and focus on the task at hand.

 

[trojanfan12]

Giving Irving a full max deal with no stipulations is simply not something a GM can explain to ownership I don’t think

Rob could, but only to a point.

If he's engaged, the Lakers are contenders and there is history of him working well with Lebron.

But even then, it's a calculated risk because we don't know if he'll still listen to Lebron.

 

[Shanemansj13]