2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[wildturkey]

Lmfao @this low ball shit.

2 useful players and multiple picks * 1 first, some 2nds * or Trash Ass Westbrook and 1 pick……hmmm?

To Begley's tweet; not surprising. They pussy footed around in the summer and they pussy footed again. But they still have some options out there with Utah and Toronto. If Westbrook and a pick was on the table for Kyrie, then it damn sure better be on the table for some role player packages. If they let Thursday pass with no significant moves, the entire front office needs to be fired and Jeanie's ass just needs to sell the team to someone that actually understands basketball.

 

[Shanemansj13]

They had to do something.

MAYBE Kid can wrangle Kyrie?

Yeah, that’s a bunch of bullshit…lol

If Lebron can’t do it, nobody can. I think this fine for both teams.

 

[shopson67]

The Lakers were all giddy about getting Kyrie just a few hours ago, now suddenly they didn't want him lol

Kyrie, Lebron and AD if healthy was the best team in the west.

Everything has it's correct price. Paying all your trade assets for the next few years for what could be a 3 month rental is ludicrous.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I would've been OK taking the risk, but not heartbroken now either.

I am RELIEVED.

I didn’t want him and feared the Clippers would, well….Clip and go for the home run.

Glad Nets preference was the Dallas players.

 

[Iggloo]

Nets basically just admitted they are rebuilding. They mortgaged their future for nothing and wound up dead broke and busted. They will have to trade KD for assets.

 

[ElPatron1]

They have to wait until the summer anyway, as Kyrie isn't going to sign a 2 year extension. Even if they could lock him up for 4 more years today, that doesn't guarantee anything with Kyrie.

Mark Cuban isn't dumb. He likely figures it will work out great this year or not. He can watch them in the playoffs. If it doesn't work, move on...Not much lost, but a lot to gain. If it does work offer him a long term contract.

The Lakers could have done the exact same thing...

 

[DJ Fieri]

Your takes on the Lakers and Lebron are skewed something fierce, lol.

Cavs fan.....LOL.

 

[ElPatron1]

Cavs fan.....LOL.

25-29 lol

 

[Iggloo]

Wha happen???

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[flyerhawk]

Nets came out pretty good in this imo. The Kyrie situation was untenable. He is a cancer. They weren't gonna be able to wait this out and see if they could make a playoff run. You can't be as toxic as Kyrie and hope it all just gels together in 2 months. Basketball doesn't work that way. In return, they got players that can help them now, which still keeps them in title contention because a healthy KD is a fucking beast. Dinwiddie is a good starter. DFS is a great 3 and D guy. They got a 1st and multiple 2nds. They came out good here in a bad situation.

I can't imagine that KD is happy with any of this. He was demanding a trade last offseason. How can he not be doing the same this offseason? There is zero chance this Nets team can win a title. I doubt they can get out of the 2nd round in a pretty tough Eastern conference.

I'm VERY skeptical about this for Dallas. I think its a huge risk to put a player like Kyrie next to Luka. You're gonna have to hope that Kyrie swallows his pride a bit and plays off ball the same way he did in Cleveland next to Lebron because Luka and Lebron are the same player stylistically. They are point forwards where they control the entire show. Kyrie bristled at that role towards the end of his run with Lebron and has wanted the ball ever since. Their gonna butt heads constantly on court if Kyrie doesn't adjust.

If Kyrie behaves this pairing can work out. It just seems pretty unlikely that is going to happen.

 

[shopson67]

Mark Cuban isn't dumb. He likely figures it will work out great this year or not. He can watch them in the playoffs. If it doesn't work, move on...Not much lost, but a lot to gain. If it does work offer him a long term contract.

The Lakers could have done the exact same thing...

What genius has Mark Cuban shown in the NBA?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

GAWD, I love this guy…lol


Giannis posted video on Sunday of a great interaction he had with a young fan in the tunnel. Giannis saw a sign, challenging him in Rock Paper Scissors for his shoes, and Giannis jumped at the opportunity to take on the young kid. The fan showed paper, and Giannis showed rock. Without hesitation, Antetokounmpo took off his shoes (removed the insoles) and gave them to the kid.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I do think Cam Thomas is gonna go off now. He’s going to be able to take as many shots as he wants now.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

What genius has Mark Cuban shown in the NBA?

Trading Trey Young for Luka.

 

[shopson67]

25-29 lol

With clear trade options to improve and a recent championship. Cavs since Lebron's exit?

 

[DJ Fieri]

25-29 lol

*Looks at all those banners*

LOL.

 

[shopson67]

Trading Trey Young for Luka.

There's more to that trade, isn't there? Still a win, but do we see a championship in their future?

 

[DJ Fieri]

I do think Cam Thomas is gonna go off now. He’s going to be able to take as many shots as he wants now.

Kid can play.....he had a great night as they came back and won vs the Wiz.

 

[ElPatron1]

What genius has Mark Cuban shown in the NBA?

Who said he was a genius. He is rolling the dice to improve from average...It's a risk, but one worth taking.

What was the Mavs chances in the playoffs before Kyrie vs now?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Lmfao

Beware, Luka!!!!