The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[The Q]

Yeah.

They need to do a lot better job in that area.

They played it pretty safe with their picks

Part of it was probably deluding themselves into thinking they could build a title contender around beal as a #1

 

[trojanfan12]

They can’t do that.

Too many scheduling logistics to open that can of worms.

Actually, if the Blazers win their challenge, that's exactly what they'll do. The next time they play each other, they'll restart the protested game and play from that point. At least that's what they've done in the past.

 

[thunderc]

Defense and passing from a forward spot would be pretty ideal if he didn't carry that stigma (and shot allergy).

The Thunder don’t need a guy like that on or off the floor

 

[shopson67]

The Thunder don’t need a guy like that on or off the floor

They could use the additional defensive rebounding for sure.

 

[thunderc]

Yup they had about a 5 minute period where they went out it a little and gave people what they wanted. Chet did just fine.

 

[thunderc]

They could use the additional defensive rebounding for sure.

If you are talking about a perfect version of Simmons on the floor maybe, but there is less than a zero percent chance of it happening because of who he is. Plus the Thunder are not taking on a max salary guy when they are going to have 3 of their own.

 

[thunderc]

Actually, if the Blazers win their challenge, that's exactly what they'll do. The next time they play each other, they'll restart the protested game and play from that point. At least that's what they've done in the past.

Yeah it’s not happening. The last 2 minute report said the double dribble and technical were legit. Mentioned the attempted time out but said the officials didn’t see it and it was not awarded. Went back and looked myself, it’s not like he was running up and down asking for a timeout. In fact he barely asked for it before the double dribble was called. This is a joke honestly.

 

[shopson67]

If you are talking about a perfect version of Simmons on the floor maybe, but there is less than a zero percent chance of it happening because of who he is. Plus the Thunder are not taking on a max salary guy when they are going to have 3 of their own.

Understood. That it was I was inferring, Simmons as he should be (and not the PG that everyone tried to shoehorn him to be). The Dray role.

I wasn't implying they should pursue him now. If he were to be bought out and straightened himself out? Maybe.

 

[thunderc]

Understood. That it was I was inferring, Simmons as he should be (and not the PG that everyone tried to shoehorn him to be). The Dray role.

I wasn't implying they should pursue him now. If he were to be bought out and straightened himself out? Maybe.

Rebounding is literally their only weakness. I expect it will be addressed in some way.

 

[thunderc]

https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/chet-holmgrens-rookie-of-the-year-case-goes-beyond-his-stats

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Biding my time until Kidd is fired...

That is all.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

If you are talking about a perfect version of Simmons on the floor maybe, but there is less than a zero percent chance of it happening because of who he is. Plus the Thunder are not taking on a max salary guy when they are going to have 3 of their own.

he will be that next year

Anyone want to take a bet Ben Simmons will be a top 50 VORP player next year?

He will be.

 

[thunderc]

he will be that next year

Anyone want to take a bet Ben Simmons will be a top 50 VORP player next year?

He will be.

Every time I see the word VORP

 

[DJ]

Every time I see the word VORP

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That's @fightinfunbags line....

 

[thunderc]

That's @fightinfunbags line....

I wasn’t aware but ok

 

[DJ]

I wasn’t aware but ok

LOL.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Every time I see the word VORP

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I'd say all star but he's probably so disliked in NBA circles it may be a long shot.

But if I'm a team looking to add an expiring deal in the offseason thats the guy I'd want.

He'd be a great fit in Detroit.

But I'm sure Monty would sit him for Mike Muscala or some shit.

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[Shanemansj13]

Sorry to burst your bubble LA but he will not be a Laker lol

 

[thunderc]

Yeah hope meaning they hope he doesn’t tell them he’s not playing in the G league