The 2023-2024 NBA Season

[The Q]

Yeah it’s going great! That’s why Luka wants to get traded.

In full disclosure, like A.I., I don’t think anyone can win with Luka. I think his game is the problem. I don’t know who you can pair him with. I think I’m in the minority.

Guys like bridges, Mobley, dudes who don’t need the ball as much

But at the same time, you do need more than 1 guy who can crate and get his own bucket

 

[shopson67]

Yeah it’s going great! That’s why Luka wants to get traded.

In full disclosure, like A.I., I don’t think anyone can win with Luka. I think his game is the problem. I don’t know who you can pair him with. I think I’m in the minority.

He's approaching Harden territory. Plenty of time to reverse course though.

 

[bksballer89]

He's approaching Harden territory. Plenty of time to reverse course though.

How?

 

[Mecca]

LOL I'm sure people said the same about Kyrie and Luka. They are doing fine, the rest of the team is lackluster. They can make it work...that is my last worry.

I would offer Garland and picks, even add in Mobley if needed. Cavs will take PJ in the trade too

You would need to add Mitchell to Mobley to get Luka.

That still might not be enough.

Mitchell = Star

Luka = Franchise player /Superstar

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Wigs is back...Podz too.

Warriors' Wiggins (personal) to return vs. Bucks

Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will be back from a four-game absence due to personal reasons for Wednesday's game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.

www.espn.com

https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/golden-state-warriors-brandin-podziemski-00dccc5e?st=cw15c05ytdjiz1r&mod=googlenewsfeed

 

[Mecca]

Seriously, what’s the list of guys that you could trade for Luka straight up?

So many guys are disqualified because of age, contract, injury etc..

If you were the Mavs, who would you take?

I got Giannis, SGA and Wemby.

That’s it.

I love Mitchell, Love Tatum….

No.

 

[The Q]

You would need to add Mitchell to Mobley to get Luka.

That still might not be enough.

Mitchell = Star

Luka = Franchise player /Superstar

Danny ainge is counting his chips to make the Luka play

 

[The Q]

Seriously, what’s the list of guys that you could trade for Luka straight up?

So many guys are disqualified because of age, contract, injury etc..

If you were the Mavs, who would you take?

I got Giannis, SGA and Wemby.

That’s it.

I love Mitchell, Love Tatum….

No.

And most teams you want to pair them anyway so you’re getting a second tier guy

See Durant for bridges

 

[Mecca]

Danny ainge is counting his chips to make the Luka play

OKC?

They have as many draft assets and better players

I don’t like a Luka/SGA pairing.

Just spitballing.

OKC doesn’t need to make a home run move.

They just need more size/girth and to turn Giddey into something.

I’m already predicting he will be their playoff undoing.

Hopefully, they give Wallace more minutes because Giddey is getting hunted every trip down the floor.

 

[tlance]

Random point

But why are the womens rims the same size as the mens when their ball is much smaller?

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Men and women’s’ boys and girls teams play on the same courts all the way through high school and college.

Think about the logistics.

Changing to a different size ball is easy when the girls play right before the boys.

Changing the rim size would be impossible in a high school gym.

 

[thunderc]

Seriously, what’s the list of guys that you could trade for Luka straight up?

So many guys are disqualified because of age, contract, injury etc..

If you were the Mavs, who would you take?

I got Giannis, SGA and Wemby.

That’s it.

I love Mitchell, Love Tatum….

No.

I agree, and of the 3 you picked I think Giannis is the only one that both sides might seriously consider.

 

[Wamu]

Seriously, what’s the list of guys that you could trade for Luka straight up?

So many guys are disqualified because of age, contract, injury etc..

If you were the Mavs, who would you take?

I got Giannis, SGA and Wemby.

That’s it.

I love Mitchell, Love Tatum….

No.

This won't happen but it would be ironic if Atlanta trades Trea + other stuff (players, picks) for Luka.

 

[Mecca]

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Evan Mobley (ankle sprain) is OUT tonight. So is Max Strus (knee sprain). And, of…

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Evan Mobley (ankle sprain) is OUT tonight. So is Max Strus (knee sprain). And, of course, Donovan Mitchell (knee bone bruise), but we knew that one already. Sixty percent of the …

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[tlance]

Seriously, what’s the list of guys that you could trade for Luka straight up?

So many guys are disqualified because of age, contract, injury etc..

If you were the Mavs, who would you take?

I got Giannis, SGA and Wemby.

That’s it.

I love Mitchell, Love Tatum….

No.

I wouldn’t trade Luka for Giannis.

Too much of an age difference.

But the other two probably more valuable.

 

[Mecca]

This won't happen but it would be ironic if Atlanta trades Trea + other stuff (players, picks) for Luka.

Dallas says no.

…..like Atlanta should have done on draft night…lol

 

[Mecca]

I wouldn’t trade Luka for Giannis.

Too much of an age difference.

But the other two probably more valuable.

I would.

Giannis is 29, not Lebron or Durant’s age.

Joker is too valuable as well.

 

[thunderc]

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Men and women’s’ boys and girls teams play on the same courts all the way through high school and college.

Think about the logistics.

Changing to a different size ball is easy when the girls play right before the boys.

Changing the rim size would be impossible in a high school gym.

For whatever reason some people are threatened by the fact that a woman might be able to shoot a basketball as good or better as a man. Sure a smaller ball in theory has a better chance going through a hoop. But what’s never mentioned is that everyone is used to shooting the ball they are. Have 2 contests I guess, let them both shoot both balls. I guarantee you Curry won’t like shooting that smaller ball.

 

[The Q]

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Men and women’s’ boys and girls teams play on the same courts all the way through high school and college.

Think about the logistics.

Changing to a different size ball is easy when the girls play right before the boys.

Changing the rim size would be impossible in a high school gym.

In hs yes

College and wnba, less so

 

[logic]

Amazing what happens when you actually play D'lo in the 4th quarter. Cooked all game. He's flawed, but he's the best guard we've got. It's stupid we're this late in the season and Ham still tinkers with things.

Trade you Ham for Monty.

 

[shopson67]

How?

His high usage prevents others contributing enough to balance the output, especially since he isn't a plus defender to help at that end. His usage rate this season is 35.9%, considerably higher than 2nd place (SGA and Giannis at 32.7% and a bunch close behind him). Embiid would be 1st if he had enough games played.