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Imagine spending $220 million on Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward
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NBA Offseason Thread 2021
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Hey you got to take whatever chances you can to ensure you will be a perennial 7 through 10 seed.
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So glad my son is finally playing for a REAL franchise in a REAL city where the people will actually appreciate what he brings! The brand is about to take off again!
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LaVar, your son already played for a real franchise in a real city, and he squandered his opportunity. I'm super happy that the Lakers have a true point guard that can actually shoot, like Russell Westbrook.
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NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Yeah, their offseason acquisitions are all old dawgs but the ones they site for the Nets having best offseason are all in their 30s too. Idgi!
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I tend to favor the Nets until I see the Lakers together with their new players, particularly how LeBron and Westbrook play together. The Nets were good enough to win a title as constituted; they didn't need to make the drastic changes that the Lakers made. I like replacing Dinwiddie with Patty Mills, as crazy as that might sound, and James Johnson is a really underrated signing; he's basically the modern-day Oak. If Kyrie has his head on straight (I know, big if), I still think they're the favorites for now.
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Also gonna kiss up to @Brocklock and say #19 for the Chicago Bulls is too low IMO. I'm not saying Top 10 but definitely not near the bottom third.
Mickey Massuco
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The Top three could all conceivably make a run, but it's hard to predict for injuries. They are interchangeable for that reason, imo.
I like how all the media is sleeping on the Bulls this year. I still think they are gonna add a couple more bench guys still (MILLSAP PLEASE). They still have a few roster spots left open and the Lauri business still has to be taken care of whether he stays or gets traded. This season isn't about championship or bust though for the Bulls like the media keeps saying. The season is more about trying to make the playoffs, be good again, and make Chicago into a place that free agents want to go to. The GarPax era really hurt the Bulls with a lot of players and the new front office is doing a good job rehabbing that so far.
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I feel like we're in for a crazy unpredictable season. It's obvious that Lakers, Bucks, and Nets are going to be the title contenders and Rockets, Thunder, and Cavs are going to be complete ass but everything in between is a weird jumble to me.
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That Nerlens Noel stuff is fascinating and reminds me of when players want to sign prior to the season/end up firing their agents for stagnating the deals when the players just want to go ahead and play already.
Also worth highlighting that Noel has made roughly $35.976 Million through the 2021-22 season, further making that turning down of the 4 Year/$70 Million contract particularly damning.
Also worth highlighting that Noel has made roughly $35.976 Million through the 2021-22 season, further making that turning down of the 4 Year/$70 Million contract particularly damning.
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Dell Curry Accuses Sonya Of Cheating On Him W/ Ex-Patriots Player
Dell Curry says his estranged wife, Sonya, cheated on him with a former New England Patriots tight end.
www.tmz.com
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Everyone: Idk. I think the Lakers might be too old this season.
Lakers front office:
Lakers front office:
Bulls trade Lauri Markkanen in a three team deal
Bulls get Derrick Jones Jr, A 2022 Protected 1-14 First Round Pick, and a 2023 Second Round Pick
Cavs get Lauri Markkanen
Blazers get Larry Nance Jr.
Jones wasn't good last year, but I really like his game. He just needs to play defense, get lobs, and block shots and he's really good at those things. Like this pickup for the bench a lot and I don't think the Front Office is quite done yet. I think one more big man will be picked up and then the team is ready to go. There are so many willing dunkers in Chicago right now and I'm not used to that after so much GRIT and WORKING CLASS tough guys that didn't have much athleticism. There's also only three players left (Zach LaVine, Coby White, and Patrick Williams) that were on this team in January 2021. The front office thankfully lived up to their promise to completely rebuild and change the team.
I really like the Nance pickup for Portland. Lauri in Cleveland seems like a weird fit, but idk. He's such a strange player. There's moments where he legit seemed like a superstar, but then he'll just disappear and turn into a 7 foot Shooting Guard.
Bulls get Derrick Jones Jr, A 2022 Protected 1-14 First Round Pick, and a 2023 Second Round Pick
Cavs get Lauri Markkanen
Blazers get Larry Nance Jr.
Jones wasn't good last year, but I really like his game. He just needs to play defense, get lobs, and block shots and he's really good at those things. Like this pickup for the bench a lot and I don't think the Front Office is quite done yet. I think one more big man will be picked up and then the team is ready to go. There are so many willing dunkers in Chicago right now and I'm not used to that after so much GRIT and WORKING CLASS tough guys that didn't have much athleticism. There's also only three players left (Zach LaVine, Coby White, and Patrick Williams) that were on this team in January 2021. The front office thankfully lived up to their promise to completely rebuild and change the team.
I really like the Nance pickup for Portland. Lauri in Cleveland seems like a weird fit, but idk. He's such a strange player. There's moments where he legit seemed like a superstar, but then he'll just disappear and turn into a 7 foot Shooting Guard.
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The Lakers are totally shaping up to have the best team of the 2012 season
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Since there’s no “Bad NBA Fan Takes” thread I’ll put this here. Simmons with Embiid/Butler/Tobias couldn’t get past the 2nd round in a weaker conference but this team is a contender. LOL. Not to mention Russell and/or Edwards is probably going the other way in any Simmons deal
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I feel like best case scenario is Ben Simmons can get them to where they were during the Jimmy Butler season and even that seems like a stretch.
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Well I guess that is one way to compete with the Lakers.
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Some boomer will definitely overreact to this. BACK IN THE DAY COACHES WORE SUITS IN ALL SPORTS!
Good thing conservative ass hockey and college basketball will probably keep the tradition for them.
Good thing conservative ass hockey and college basketball will probably keep the tradition for them.
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Houston Rockets have agreed to put John Wall on the trade market. Have no idea who'll want his giant ass contract.