Official 2017-18 NBA Season Thread

[Chinook]

just noticed the rodeo road trip is only 6 games :wow... is that the least they've ever been scheduled for?

I think last year's was pretty short too. Longer ASB means fewer games for which the ATTC is unavailable.

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[BillMc]

Planets over sports.
:lol

it's just basketball

[BillMc]

Something to wash all that Whataburger down tbh.

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What percentage of those drinks were bought by RC?

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[spurraider21]

yeah but he doesn't have an outside shot, so he sucks

/DAF

[TheDoctor]

:lol

it's just basketball
Hahahaha :lol

[SAGirl]

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[NASpurs]

The Lakers organization slowly killing Brook Lopez.

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http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0750554777783375132-4


A very frustrating season for Brook Lopez continued when he played a season-low nine minutes and did not play after the starters were temporarily benched at the 10:27 mark in the third. In the middle of the fourth, Lopez looked incredibly frustrated and put a towel over his head on the bench before later rubbing his eyes with it. He would leave the bench during a timeout for a brief moment before returning and cheering on his teammates. Luke Walton explained that he did not put Lopez back in with the game out of hand and wanted to give Thomas Bryant some minutes in the blowout. Lopez, who did not talk to reporters afterward, returns to Brooklyn for the first time since being traded to Los Angeles. In his first game against the Nets, an emotional Lopez had his best game of the season with 34 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

[Chinook]

Would take him too. Too bad he and Pau can't play together, though.

[ace3g]

Bobby Marks BobbyMarks42
(https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42)
Oh man Isaiah Canaan. Terrible injury.

Similar to Hayward injury

[Robz4000]

Yeah that was gruesome to see. Way worse than the Hayward injury imo.

[TimDunkem]

Yeah just saw it. He attacked the basket -needlessly with the team holding a big lead with 3 seconds left - Matthews defending him, came down, and his ankle just gave out.

Pretty sad considering that he's a fringe player. Hopefully he can somehow bounce back and stick in the league after this.

[weeks]

Bobby Marks (https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42)Bob (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9095)byMarks42

Oh man Isaiah Canaan. Terrible injury.

Similar to Hayward injury



WTF is going on in the NBA? :wow

[Leetonidas]

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[tholdren]

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:wow

Needed more rest

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Lol no.

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[r0drig0lac]

Lol no.

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lol, yes
this needs to happen, it would take something like this to end the era of super friends

[BatManu20]

This will never happen, but it's entertaining tbh.

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[Fireball]

and people here think Lebron would play for less than max money for the Spurs :lol

[BatManu20]

He's a NOLA native.

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[NASpurs]

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[BatManu20]

959082574697115648Spurs officially not getting him.

[BatManu20]

Monroe would be dumb to go anywhere other than the Celtics or Pels imo. Celtics can offer him the most $$ + they're a contender. But he'd have to come off the bench.

If it's about ego, the Pels can offer good $$ and he'd start right away + it's his hometown.

[NASpurs]

Monroe would be dumb to go anywhere other than the Celtics or Pels imo. Celtics can offer him the most $$ + they're a contender. But he'd have to come off the bench.

If it's about ego, the Pels can offer good $$ and he'd start right away + it's his hometown.

I agree with everything you said so it makes the Spurs a darkhorse when it comes to Monroe but the Spurs do have a need for him seeing as Lauvergne is worthless and becoming a figment of our imagination with each passing game. Plus it would take the load off for Gasol to take a game off here and there.

[NASpurs]

Joe Johnson if he gets bought out? Another ISO player on the team? :lol

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[Chinook]

I'd prefer Joe over Gay. Not that the team would do it, but in a scenario where Gay goes out in a trade, bringing in Johnson to fill that bench scoring role would be clutch.

[Snaq O'Meal]

This will never happen, but it's entertaining tbh.

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For this to happen, they’ll need to get rid of that bum who’s currently wearing their “23” jersey.

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[bklynspursfan]

LeBron James would listen to the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs if they open up a max slot. James would also consider the Miami Heat to a lesser degree. James has the most respect for those three franchises.

Hm..

[BatManu20]

Yea nothing new. Lebron is going to listen to every contender after the season's over, I'm sure.

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[NASpurs]

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Does that package include Klay + Green? If so, Lebron should totally go to GSW.

[Seventyniner]

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This is probably the easiest way for LeBron to get to SA too.

[szkorhetz]

I'd prefer Joe over Gay. Not that the team would do it, but in a scenario where Gay goes out in a trade, bringing in Johnson to fill that bench scoring role would be clutch.
Why, TBH?

[r0drig0lac]

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please GOD

[Chinook]

Why, TBH?

Not hurt, years of being experience a role-player, no player option if things go south, better outside shooter. Gay has higher upside and could end up being a Spur for a few more years if things work out. But for what the team has on their roster right now, I think Johnson would give them a better chance of winning. Though to be fair, I haven't seen Joe play this season, and his stats aren't good.

[NASpurs]

Does this make it more or less likely that Monroe goes to NO?

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[NASpurs]

5 minutes later...

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[monkeypunk]

Does this make it more or less likely that Monroe goes to NO?

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Seems like Mirotic would take that starting spot.

[r0drig0lac]

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i like chandler

[monkeypunk]

i like chandler

Me too but we already have Derrick White and he's younger and cheaper...

[NASpurs]

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[djohn2oo8]

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He looks thrilled lol

[NASpurs]

Tony Allen still exists in the NBA?

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[Big Empty]

Trade Tonys expiring contract to Golden State for Klay Thompson so they can make room for LeBron

[NASpurs]

The New York Knicks would reportedly be willing to include a first-round draft pick to entice teams into trading for Joakim Noah.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other)

[spurraider21]

The New York Knicks would reportedly be willing to include a first-round draft pick to entice teams into trading for Joakim Noah.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other)
give them 50 mills

[bklynspursfan]

Tony Allen will probably end up in OKC. Replace Roberson with another defender

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[NASpurs]

Patty to Philly? :lol Do us a solid and take Patty for Amir.

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[spurraider21]

Patty to Philly? :lol

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for what though, amir johnson?

[NASpurs]

for what though, amir johnson?

Yeah his expiring would be awesome.

[BatManu20]

Patty ain't going anywhere, sadly. At least not this year. I think PATFO have too much pride to admit this soon that contract was a huge mistake.

[Spurs9]

Patty ain't going anywhere, sadly. At least not this year. I think PATFO have too much pride to admit this soon that contract was a huge mistake.

Of course paddy and the front office wouldn’t trade himself.

[SAGirl]

Patty ain't going anywhere, sadly. At least not this year. I think PATFO have too much pride to admit this soon that contract was a huge mistake.
thought the same too.
He won't be traded right now.
We shall see what happens in the summer and also how Pop juggles his rotation after the ASB when he has Rudy and Kawhi healthy and he has to cut the munchkin sized lineups.

There is a possibility in my mind that Forbes sees minutes cut although he has been shooting/scoring well. Patty and Tony may compete for minutes and Tony may lose out... specially after seeing him not close games this entire season.

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[gambit1990]

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good for goran.

i wanted to trade tony for him a couple years ago and people were against it :lol

[spurraider21]

good for goran.

i wanted to trade tony for him a couple years ago and people were against it :lol
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[TD 21]

Seems like Mirotic would take that starting spot.

Nah, Davis "doesn't want to play center", so they'll do what Spurs do with Aldridge: Start him at power forward and have him play it for the first 6 minutes of the 1st and 3rd quarters, then have him play center for most or all of the remainder of his minutes.

[BatManu20]

Lol. And Kevin Love gets ridiculed for missing one game with an illness


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[ace3g]

welp no Bertans in the 3point contest...

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[Arcadian]

:lol Thunder...faggots

[BatManu20]

Nuggets almost blew a 25-pt lead, after PG13 hits a clutch 3 to tie it with 1.4 left... instead they win it on a buzzer-beater after Russ completely falls asleep on the play. Fitting end for a Nuggs team that have a had a rough week, losing two games by a total of 2 points.


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[BatManu20]

And Russ shoves a fan after the game lol.


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[BatManu20]

Did Kerr forget to log into his burner account before posting this too? :lol KD rubbing off on those boys


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[LittleCriminal]

And Russ shoves a fan after the game lol.


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It looks more like Westbrook got in the fans space tbh...

[Jules_Winnfield]

And Russ shoves a fan after the game lol.


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Adams was about to take him home to feed his family. :rollin

[Jules_Winnfield]

Double.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania) 19m (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/959578279417122817)
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a 10-day contract with forward Terrence Jones, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

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[Chinook]

THEY NEED MILLS NOW.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania ShamsCharania
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Sources: New Orleans has changed course on deal with Jones and won’t complete it, and will leave roster spots open for now.

[sasaint]

Yeah his expiring would be awesome.

A guy who could contribute at a position of need who also happens to be on an expiring contract? PATFO would not consider such a deal for Patty. Where's your loyalty, man?

[sasaint]

Of course paddy and the front office wouldn’t trade himself.

I don't know that PATFO would ever admit to making a mistake - much less act on it!

[Chinook]

I don't know that PATFO would ever admit to making a mistake - much less act on it!

Team gave up Scola to get rid of Butler. And they gave up a first to get rid of Jefferson. They admit mistakes.

[sasaint]

THEY NEED MILLS NOW.

Who would you want from Milwaukee that they might be induced to relinquish for Patty? Or do you have some package deal in mind?

[sasaint]

Team gave up Scola to get rid of Butler. And they gave up a first to get rid of Jefferson. They admit mistakes.

Got me. They did have to admit the Butler and Jefferson boo-boos.

[Chinook]

Who would you want from Milwaukee that they might be induced to relinquish for Patty? Or do you have some package deal in mind?

JABARI

[sasaint]

JABARI

Because he is expiring or because you really want him?

[SAGirl]

think the fact Chinook has all caps means he's half trolling.. just not his style. (unless he's hacked.):lol

[Robz4000]

JABARI

ONLY IF WE CAN GET JASON KIDD TOO

[sasaint]

JABARI


think the fact Chinook has all caps means he's half trolling.. just not his style. (unless he's hacked.):lol

Okay, I get it. I bit.

[Ice009]

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Wow. That's much less time he'll miss than Kawhi.

Kawhi's injury recovery time is freaking mind blowing.

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Stinks that in a few months, he'll tear his ACL again.

[tholdren]

Stinks that in a few months, he'll tear his ACL again.

Kawhi or jabari

[weeks]

Davis drops 43 and Pelicans beat OKC 114-100

[Ice009]

Davis is the only guy in the NBA that interests me in a straight up trade for Kawhi. How about you guys?

Someone said the other day, though, that the Pelicans wouldn't have any interest in that at all. What do you guys think?

[cjw]

The New York Knicks would reportedly be willing to include a first-round draft pick to entice teams into trading for Joakim Noah.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757147-knicks-trade-rumors-ny-could-deal-1st-round-pick-to-move-joakim-noah?share=other)

No s*** they need to trade at least a first rounder to move his deal. Hamstrings whoever takes him for two offseasons.

They should be looking for a less crappy contract to swap him for like Enes Kanter or Tim Hardaway Jr.

Oh wait...

[Ice009]

What's actually wrong with Noah? Is it injuries, or has he just declined that much?

[BatManu20]

What's actually wrong with Noah? Is it injuries, or has he just declined that much?

Both. Injury-prone and washed up. He was never a good offensive player, but now he's just not a good player in general. That contract is atrocious and is just another example of Phil Jackson's ineptitude as a GM.

[SPURt]

Davis is the only guy in the NBA that interests me in a straight up trade for Kawhi. How about you guys?

Someone said the other day, though, that the Pelicans wouldn't have any interest in that at all. What do you guys think?
I’d hate to see Kawhi traded. It’s hard to even fathom it but I agree AD is the target that makes the most sense if Kawhi’s people finds a trade. The Greek Freak is on the short list too. To have to trade a 26 year old star like Kawhi would be a horrible failure on the part of the Spurs FO.

[cd021]

I’d hate to see Kawhi traded. It’s hard to even fathom it but I agree AD is the target that makes the most sense if Kawhi’s people finds a trade. The Greek Freak is on the short list too. To have to trade a 26 year old star like Kawhi would be a horrible failure on the part of the Spurs FO.
Superstars rarely get trade for superstars tbh.

[SPURt]

Superstars rarely get trade for superstars tbh.
Yep. This could be worse than OKC trading Harden. Good thing I have my Spurstalk family to go through this Kawhi drama. Reminds me of a song:

It's a rare condition, this day and age
To read any good news on the newspaper page
Love and tradition of the grand design
Some people say it's even harder to find

Well then there must be some magic clue inside these gentle walls
Cause all I see is a tower of dreams
Real love burstin' out of every seam

As days go by
We're gonna fill our house with happiness
The moon may cry
We're gonna smother the blues with tenderness

When days go by
There's room for you
Room for me
For gentle hearts an opportunity

As days go by
It's the bigger love of the family

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[Mr. Body]

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The whole team did. It was clear the Spurs figured out their trapping defense. At that point there was nothing the Heat could do. They could try to completely re-tool their D, but really it was over.

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[SAGirl]

interesting look at overcoaching... right?
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[tonight...you]

Adams was about to take him home to feed his family. :rollin
No shit! Don't mess with a Kiwi... especially a giant one.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Holy crap Cleveland getting destroyed at home on national television again.

[gambit1990]

rockets up by 35 against CLE, midway thru the 3rd.

[BatManu20]

Lebron breaking and we're not even at the ASB yet. They're now 0-8 in Nationally televised games.


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[weeks]

The Wolves won their game, too...suddenly 3rd aint looking so comfy..
Minnesota only half a game back

[BatManu20]

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[NASpurs]

Lebron breaking and we're not even at the ASB yet. They're now 0-8 in Nationally televised games.


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Spurs are sucking on purpose so the narrative next year isn't that Lebron is joining a "winner" when he comes to the Spurs.

:lol

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Spurs are sucking on purpose so the narrative next year isn't that Lebron is joining a "winner" when he comes to the Spurs.

:lol

at this point i'd rather believe anything than we're actually this bad tbh

[weeks]

J.R. Smith was Cleveland's leading scorer with fucking 12 :wow

[cd98]

LBJ looking mortal without two all stars on his roster. But he’s checking out on this team. He’s gone next year.

[HarlemHeat37]

LBJ looking mortal without two all stars on his roster. But he’s checking out on this team. He’s gone next year.

I don't think it has much to do with the lack of all-stars, it's his age showing..the decline was inevitable..

There's a huge middle ground between all-stars and a horrible supporting cast, though:lol their roster is disgusting, especially since Thomas looks finished..

[DPG21920]

The Wolves won their game, too...suddenly 3rd aint looking so comfy..
Minnesota only half a game back

:lol a fully health Wolves team is still a half game back of the awful crappy Spurs

[r0drig0lac]

Spurs are sucking on purpose so the narrative next year isn't that Lebron is joining a "winner" when he comes to the Spurs.

:lol

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[Down Under]

:lol a fully health Wolves team is still a half game back of the awful crappy Spurs
People forget Kawhi is a top 4 player in the league, TP was unreal in the playoffs last year after coasting in the RS & it's very possible he could get back to that level again. And Gay looked really good at the 4 this season.

[tbdog]

People forget Kawhi is a top 4 player in the league, TP was unreal in the playoffs last year after coasting in the RS & it's very possible he could get back to that level again. And Gay looked really good at the 4 this season.

Obviously a healthy side, we are damn good, but there is no doubt we have holes in our roster makeup. No backup big and no reliable pg.

[szkorhetz]

People forget Kawhi is a top 4 player in the league, TP was unreal in the playoffs last year after coasting in the RS & it's very possible he could get back to that level again. And Gay looked really good at the 4 this season.
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[Jules_Winnfield]

LeBron has an insane mileage.

MASTER PLAN

LeBron needs to opt-in his player option.

Trade him for Anderson + Tucker + Nene after the season.

Let Ariza walk.

Re-sign Paul, Capela, Luc and Gerald Green.

Sign Wade and Jeff Green.

Sign shooters and a backup big.

2018/2019 Houston Rockets

Chris Paul / Dwyane Wade
James Harden / Eric Gordon
Luc Mbah a Moute / Gerald Green
LeBron James / Jeff Green
Clint Capela / Backup big

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[TheDoctor]

Spurs are sucking on purpose so the narrative next year isn't that Lebron is joining a "winner" when he comes to the Spurs.

:lol

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[BatManu20]

OKC just lost to the Lakers at home. Their 4th loss in a row after an 8-game winning streak. They play the Warriors in San Fran next.

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
(https://twitter.com/wojespn) 2m (https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/960282618993537024)
New Orleans is bringing back guard DeAndre Liggins on a two-year deal, league sources tell ESPN. His time on a 10-day contract with Pels recently ended. Liggins has shown himself to be a strong perimeter defender.

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[SAGirl]

Spurs no longer on pace to win 50 games this season:
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[r0drig0lac]

Spurs no longer on pace to win 50 games this season:
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only a few people here were believing that fake record anyway

[SAGirl]

only a few people here were believing that fake record anyway
It can change easily if Kiwi comes back but as they stand right now... They aren't that good. Even Manu said it.

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[Hoops Czar]

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And the Spurs are losing game! Go figure!

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[BatManu20]

And the Spurs are losing game! Go figure!

Has a lot more to do with the people around him. LA has been fantastic this season.

[Hoops Czar]

Has a lot more to do with the people around him. LA has been fantastic this season.

I don't disagree. With that said, I don't believe the Aldridge way is the winning way as the paradigm has shifted to one with motion and ball movement as opposed to post ups and ISOs. Most teams are content with giving up the less efficient mid rsnge J's and post ups because they won't beat very many teams in today's game.

[cd98]

Lebron breaking and we're not even at the ASB yet. They're now 0-8 in Nationally televised games.


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Bad news for Lebron: Playoffs are nationally televised.

[weeks]

Pistons look pretty good with Blake

[NASpurs]

Atlanta Hawks reportedly in “full-scale sell mode” in advance of trade deadline

https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/2/5/16975840/atlanta-hawks-trade-rumors-nba-kent-bazemore-dennis-schroder

Deveney indicates that “executives around the league expect (Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova) to be bought out if they are not traded” and, while that isn’t a shock, it does speak to a potential lack of interest on the market

[tbdog]

I would take both. We all know who we would like to see dropped as well.

[Ice009]

Sweet. I'd take both those guys if they are bought out.

[Seventyniner]

I would take both. We all know who we would like to see dropped as well.

How have we not seen more Mills + 1st for Beli and Dedmon pipedream posts?

[Dex]

Atlanta Hawks reportedly in “full-scale sell mode” in advance of trade deadline

https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/2/5/16975840/atlanta-hawks-trade-rumors-nba-kent-bazemore-dennis-schroder

Deveney indicates that “executives around the league expect (Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova) to be bought out if they are not traded” and, while that isn’t a shock, it does speak to a potential lack of interest on the market

Well that report sure isn't helping their trade value. Why give up assets if you can just wait a week and pick them off the buyout market?

[MaNu4Tres]

Well that report sure isn't helping their trade value. Why give up assets if you can just wait a week and pick them off the buyout market?

In all honesty, teams are just finally getting smarter. It makes no sense to give up assets for a 3 month rental of Belinelli or Illyasova. Neither are big enough difference makers -- they are complimentary outliers that provide depth for the teams that would be interested in trading for them ( contenders). The bad teams would only be interested in their contracts since they're expiring, but why would Hawks take on bad deals unless picks (plural) are attached? Contenders are the only market for these type of niche role players who have expiring deals on bad teams.

Not sure why this is so hard to figure out.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

The Spurs literally have no trade assets :lmao

[gambit1990]

GSW v OKC tonight.

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Lies

[NASpurs]

Apparently Lebron was cussing out Cavs executives during a January team meeting according to this reddit thread that's using an article behind a paywall as a source.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/7vqttw/lebron_cussed_out_at_least_two_executives_in/

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LeBron James Reportedly Cursed at Cavaliers Executives in 'Heated Meeting


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758056-lebron-james-reportedly-cursed-at-cavaliers-executives-in-heated-meeting (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758056-lebron-james-reportedly-cursed-at-cavaliers-executives-in-heated-meeting)

Serious discord has reportedly surfaced between LeBron James and members of the Cleveland Cavaliers' front office in recent weeks.

According to The Athletic's Jason Lloyd, "James cursed toward at least two team executives" during the late January team meeting in which some players questioned the legitimacy of Kevin Love's illness.

Lloyd noted the Cavaliers "have been noticeably pivoting away from James' recommendations" since the offseason. According to Lloyd, James wanted them to bring Kyrie Irving to training camp, but they instead placated the point guard's trade request by shipping him to the Boston Celtics.

Citing a source, Lloyd reported the Cavaliers completed the deal "without consulting James."

On top of that, Lloyd wrote James has "no relationship" with owner Dan Gilbert or general manager Koby Altman. Gilbert did not renew the contract of former GM David Griffin following the 2016-17 season.

Since then, turmoil has engulfed the organization from top to bottom, with Gilbert reportedly seizing control of basketball operations.

Bleacher Report's Ken Berger previously reported Gilbert is "firmly in charge of basketball decisions once again," while Altman has been stuck in purgatory without a defined role.

"Whereas Griffin would consult with James and keep him informed of major roster decisions, that is no longer happening," Lloyd wrote. "James doesn't trust this front office, and there is no communication now between management and star player."

"The word is out that Dan is running things," a rival executive told Berger. "Frankly, that's where he's happiest and the role he's most comfortable in."

James won't waive his no-trade clause before Thursday's deadline and reportedly intends to "see [the] year through in Cleveland," according to Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania.

For now, all indications suggest a second divorce may be in play this summer.

[Dex]

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LeBron James Reportedly Cursed at Cavaliers Executives in 'Heated Meeting


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758056-lebron-james-reportedly-cursed-at-cavaliers-executives-in-heated-meeting (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758056-lebron-james-reportedly-cursed-at-cavaliers-executives-in-heated-meeting)

Serious discord has reportedly surfaced between LeBron James and members of the Cleveland Cavaliers' front office in recent weeks.

According to The Athletic's Jason Lloyd, "James cursed toward at least two team executives" during the late January team meeting in which some players questioned the legitimacy of Kevin Love's illness.

Lloyd noted the Cavaliers "have been noticeably pivoting away from James' recommendations" since the offseason. According to Lloyd, James wanted them to bring Kyrie Irving to training camp, but they instead placated the point guard's trade request by shipping him to the Boston Celtics.

Citing a source, Lloyd reported the Cavaliers completed the deal "without consulting James."

On top of that, Lloyd wrote James has "no relationship" with owner Dan Gilbert or general manager Koby Altman. Gilbert did not renew the contract of former GM David Griffin following the 2016-17 season.

Since then, turmoil has engulfed the organization from top to bottom, with Gilbert reportedly seizing control of basketball operations.

Bleacher Report's Ken Berger previously reported Gilbert is "firmly in charge of basketball decisions once again," while Altman has been stuck in purgatory without a defined role.

"Whereas Griffin would consult with James and keep him informed of major roster decisions, that is no longer happening," Lloyd wrote. "James doesn't trust this front office, and there is no communication now between management and star player."

"The word is out that Dan is running things," a rival executive told Berger. "Frankly, that's where he's happiest and the role he's most comfortable in."

James won't waive his no-trade clause before Thursday's deadline and reportedly intends to "see [the] year through in Cleveland," according to Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania.

For now, all indications suggest a second divorce may be in play this summer.

:lmao Gilbert going to run Lebron out of town twice.

[spursistan]

^^ Really wish we don't get that inevitable 100+ page "Welcome to SA, King James" thread..

It is as if Lebron knows exactly where he is going to be playing next season. And it's sure as hell Harden/CP3-- not Popovich, much less Leonard-- are the ones who have already whispered sweet somethings in his ear..:lol..

[BatManu20]

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[cd98]

:lmao Gilbert going to run Lebron out of town twice.

Shocking. They never liked each other but they used each other to get a title. Now that the ride is over, they have no reason to hide their distain.

If LeBron wanted to be with Cavs long term, he and his buddy, who is the agent for half the roster, wouldn’t have leveraged LeBron to give the scrub roster above market value so they’d be untradeable. Buyer beware on LeBron. He aims to take over any franchise he plays for.

[NASpurs]

RIP Knicks franchise

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[cd98]

RIP Knicks franchise

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He just became available if you agree to take Noah’s contract.

[NASpurs]

https://streamable.com/9rb14

Just the way he went down and started holding his knee immediately, yikes

[Leetonidas]

Lol Knicks. Fucking cursed

[Robz4000]

RIP Knicks franchise

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Holy shit that franchise is cursed.

[sasaint]

RIP Knicks franchise

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WOW! I hope he gets the right medical opinion.

[BatManu20]

Porzingod.. wow



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[BatManu20]

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[r0drig0lac]

the knicks now have something in common with spurs: the only decent player on the roster is injured

[DPG21920]

It’s not confirmed that KP tore his ACL. Does not look good, but it’s not confirmed.

[DPG21920]

the knicks now have something in common with spurs: the only decent player on the roster is injured

No.

[gambit1990]

that sucks. big kp fan.

[NASpurs]

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[BatManu20]

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[NASpurs]

:lol isn't Porzingis on Team Lebron? That dude's team is cursed. #PrayforLaMarcus

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Hopefully it's nothing serious and just a bunch of freaking out.

[coachmac87]

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/7vfpvx/why_lebron_isnt_headed_to_houston/?st=JDCEPF40&sh=fd5c6d90

[BatManu20]

Juice :cry


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[r0drig0lac]

Juice :cry


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[ace3g]

WOOOW!!!!

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[Leetonidas]

Juice :cry


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Cavs defense :lmao

[Leetonidas]

WOOOW!!!!

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Holy shit that was nasty he probably felt Giannis’ balls drag across his head

[BatManu20]

Giannis dunk was nasty.

[BatManu20]

Cavs were up 21 at one point and wound up losing by 20 to fucking Orlando :lol



Edit: Aaron Gordon didn't play and the Cavs scored only 9 pts in the 4th quarter holy shit :lol

[ace3g]

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[TimDunkem]

Lue left the bench and LeBron took his seat on the sideline. :lol

[Leetonidas]

Cavs dropped 43 points in the first quarter, then score 31 in the second half including a 9 point 4th quarter :lmao :lmao goodness gracious the Cavs are a complete joke. They might actually miss the playoffs since Love will be out. There is no way 33 year old LeBron is dragging that dumpster fire to the Finals, even in the east. 100% guaranteed he's leaving in the offseason

[Robz4000]

Cavs dropped 43 points in the first quarter, then score 31 in the second half including a 9 point 4th quarter :lmao :lmao goodness gracious the Cavs are a complete joke. They might actually miss the playoffs since Love will be out. There is no way 33 year old LeBron is dragging that dumpster fire to the Finals, even in the east. 100% guaranteed he's leaving in the offseason

Gonna wait til the trade deadline myself, but if they stand pat then I can see them dropping out of the playoff race.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVZjpkvWsAADQBV.jpg:large

[Ice009]

That's not the poster you want to be on.

[Hoops Czar]

Shrewd move by Ainge to dump Thomas for Irving. Irving has been a revelation while Thomas has been flat out broke garbage. Cleveland now 6-8 when Thomas plays.

[Ice009]

Yeah, that's a terrible trade. I have no idea why Cleveland went for it. Surely they could have gotten someone better back. They got ripped off silly. They should have at least held out for Jaylen Brown or cancelled the trade if Boston wasn't willing to include him.

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah, that's a terrible trade. I have no idea why Cleveland went for it. Surely they could have gotten someone better back. They got ripped off silly. They should have at least held out for Jaylen Brown or cancelled the trade if Boston wasn't willing to include him.
They did get the 2018 unprotected draft pick but they still may need to trade it to keep LeCoon from going postal.

[ace3g]

SB nation

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVZtbveVMAAzmC4.jpg:large

[BatManu20]

He gone.

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[gambit1990]

reggie miller, greg anthony, rip hamilton calling the OKC game... disgusting.

[SAGirl]

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Similar to RC and Pop when Kiwi went down in Game 1of WCF...

[SAGirl]

Yeah, that's a terrible trade. I have no idea why Cleveland went for it. Surely they could have gotten someone better back. They got ripped off silly. They should have at least held out for Jaylen Brown or cancelled the trade if Boston wasn't willing to include him.
Starting to think they would have been better off with the package the Spurs offered them. The nets pick is valuable but they didn’t get players that help them win now (with Lebron) which they would have gotten trading with the Spurs. They better not fumble their pick.

You know what? The Cavs got 3 number one picks almost in a row and have nothing after this season. They got one championship but are done.

[Robz4000]

If OKC makes a good move at the trade deadline I think they could actually give the Dubs a scare in a series, or even win if they get some injury luck. They really can match up with them; they play the style the Spurs want to try to play but they actually have capable penetrators and bigs that aren't softer than baby shit.

[DPG21920]

If OKC makes a good move at the trade deadline I think they could actually give the Dubs a scare in a series, or even win if they get some injury luck. They really can match up with them; they play the style the Spurs want to try to play but they actually have capable penetrators and bigs that aren't softer than baby shit.

OKC came out with playoff level focus and look great. But just wait until GS up’s their intensity.

[DPG21920]

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[SAGirl]

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That’s too bad.
GWS Kristaps

[gambit1990]

WB, my nigga.

[Robz4000]

OKC came out with playoff level focus and look great. But just wait until GS up’s their intensity.

Regardless, they've shown in their two games earlier in the season they can hang with them. They got size at every position and some shooters (think they could really use a Belinelli).

Sucks about Porzingod, but at least torn ACLs aren't as bad as they used to be.

[Ice009]

Wow. That sucks. Sorry to hear that. He was becoming a really good player. Not sure if this will set him back much.

[DPG21920]

Ya sucks for KP but he should be able to come back strong.

[BatManu20]

ALPHA-brook. Unreal.

[BatManu20]

Knicks should absolutely tank the rest of the season. They could easily still get a Top 5 pick.

[timtonymanu]

East all stars dropping like flies. But Blake griffin should easily get his spot

[Ice009]

How many Lithuanian or Latvian players have played in the NBA? It seems like they've all torn their ACLs at some point in their careers. The ones that I know of anyway. I know it doesn't mean anything, just interesting to me.

[gambit1990]

Knicks should absolutely tank the rest of the season. They could easily still get a Top 5 pick.
yeah, mentioned it in the wrong thread.


knicks should go on a 30 game losing streak so they can get a high draft pick to put alongside KP.

[Robz4000]

East all stars dropping like flies. But Blake griffin should easily get his spot

It's gonna go to Ben Simmons.

[daslicer]

Team Lebron keeps on suffering injuries. Wall,Love,Cousins and now Porzingis is out for the all-star game.

[YGWHI]

Team Lebron keeps on suffering injuries. Wall,Love,Cousins and now Porzingis is out for the all-star game.
Unbelievable curse

[BatManu20]

Team Lebron keeps on suffering injuries. Wall,Love,Cousins and now Porzingis is out for the all-star game.


Get LMA the hell off that team, tbh.

[TheDoctor]

Juice :cry


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Pop's shadow and Spurs' influence all over Simms'. Didn't see any celebration at all from his highlights.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Reggie Miller said PG13, Dominos, and maybe Jimmy Butler are better two-way players than Kawhi

[sasaint]

:lmao Reggie Miller said PG13, Dominos, and maybe Jimmy Butler are better two-way players than Kawhi

If Cheryl had said that, I might bother to listen.

[Robz4000]

OKC taking the Dubs to the woodshed.

[Arcadian]

It is quite amusing to see the Warriors feel victimized by officiating. :lol

[daslicer]

OKC taking the Dubs to the woodshed.

OKC is being real physical with the Warriors and the Warriors are not responding well to it. Every foul they give is a hard foul. Warriors are are soft and this game is showing it.

[YGWHI]

OKC is killing Warriors backcourt on both ends even without Robertson

GSW 19 TO's starting the 4th quarter...

[daslicer]

:lol Draymond intentionally got himself ejected.

[SpurPadre]

:lmao Reggie Miller said PG13, Dominos, and maybe Jimmy Butler are better two-way players than Kawhi

At least those players can wipe their own asses without hurting themselves, tbh.

[YGWHI]

OKC is being real physical with the Warriors and the Warriors are not responding well to it. Every foul they give is a hard foul. Warriors are are soft and this game is showing it.

Is there a chance the Spurs can bring physical on Saturday?

[ducks]

Not sure what team would super max James

[SpurPadre]

Is there a chance the Spurs can bring physical on Saturday?

They're too crippled, tbh. LMA will also shoot fadeaways when Steph guards him, tbh.

[Robz4000]

Not sure what team would super max James

No team will, he wouldn't be eligible with anyone but the Cavs. He'll prolly keep doing what he's been doing, taking one year max contracts.

[daslicer]

Is there a chance the Spurs can bring physical on Saturday?

Spurs brought it to them last year up until Kawhi got hurt. This game is an example of why I believed the Spurs would have kept the lead had Kawhi not gotten hurt. Warriors wilt when they know the other team is not going to be intimidated by them which was happening with the Spurs until Zaza broke Kawhi. It's one the reasons why I don't respect the Warriors. They are talented but they are a very soft team. In the future look for other teams to be physical with them. They don't really have an enforcer. Draymond is a fake tough guy while David West will be gone in a year.

[daslicer]

Is there a chance the Spurs can bring physical on Saturday?

Also notice how Curry and the rest of them didn't show off tonight or dance at any point of the game. It's clear OKC's physicality got to them.

[YGWHI]

They're too crippled, tbh. LMA will also shoot fadeaways when Steph guards him, tbh.
Better he doesn't.


Spurs brought it to them last year up until Kawhi got hurt. This game is an example of why I believed the Spurs would have kept the lead had Kawhi not gotten hurt. Warriors wilt when they know the other team is not going to be intimidated by them which was happening with the Spurs until Zaza broke Kawhi. It's one the reasons why I don't respect the Warriors. They are talented but they are a very soft team. In the future look for other teams to be physical with them. They don't really have an enforcer. Draymond is a fake tough guy while David West will be gone in a year.
:tu
Basketball is a matchups matter.

I truly believe Kawhi can match KD and LMA outplay Dray. Also Danny could have one of his great defensive performances on Curry. I still believe it.

[Robz4000]

Clippers about to extend Lou Williams before the trade deadline. Guess they might be keeping him and Jordan.

[SAGirl]

Better he doesn't.


:tu
Basketball is a matchups matter.

I truly believe Kawhi can match KD and LMA outplay Dray. Also Danny could have one of his great defensive performances on Curry. I still believe it.
Hopefully Kiwi is getting healthy...
:bobo

[tbdog]

Unbelievable curse

Curry just has a voodoo doll. Been breaking players for three seasons now.

[r0drig0lac]

If OKC makes a good move at the trade deadline I think they could actually give the Dubs a scare in a series, or even win if they get some injury luck. They really can match up with them; they play the style the Spurs want to try to play but they actually have capable penetrators and bigs that aren't softer than baby shit.

yes, only we just need to replace the dwarfs with 6'7 '' 6'8 '' two-way wings (which have been found in the gleague by some teams), and the slow bigmens for physical players that can create decent screens for our players and defend the pick and roll against good teams

[Emperor]

Would much rather see what Murray can do on Curry and have Verde concentrate on Klay. If Gay is healthy he can stay on Iggy.

[tbdog]

Iggy looks done. Spurs guards are just not versatile. Murray can be though. Needs to work o his shot.

[spurs50_]

With Prozingas going down I wonder if Knicks are still interested in dealing Hernagomez...

[jermaine]

With Prozingas going down I wonder if Knicks are still interested in dealing Hernagomez...

Probably more reason to deal him an tank

[SAGirl]

yes, only we just need to replace the dwarfs with 6'7 '' 6'8 '' two-way wings (which have been found in the gleague by some teams), and the slow bigmens for physical players that can create decent screens for our players and defend the pick and roll against good teams
It’s a good thing you noticed the weak screens.

The thing that peeves me from Lamarcus the most, truly is how bad of a screen setter he is. He never wants to make contact. Always slips the screen not really freeing his guard and I do believe better screen setting is the reason Manu and Dijon have better PnR rapport with Gasol.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

It’s a good thing you noticed the weak screens.

The thing that peeves me from Lamarcus the most, truly is how bad of a screen setter he is. He never wants to make contact. Always slips the screen not really freeing his guard and I do believe better screen setting is the reason Manu and Dijon have better PnR rapport with Gasol.

True, he's no Tim Duncan, but it's worth noting that his Screen Assists have vastly improved this season, so he's definitely giving more effort there.

[NASpurs]

Updated NBA franchise values from Forbes:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2018/02/07/nba-team-values-2018-every-club-now-worth-at-least-1-billion/#378954537155
https://www.forbes.com/nba-valuations/list/#tab:overall

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[BatManu20]

Lou Williams just signed a 3-year deal with the Clips

[r0drig0lac]

Lou Williams just signed a 3-year deal with the Clips
West doing the work

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[TheDoctor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVdC6sEX0AA3FQp.jpg:large
Suxs for Unicorn but lol at their faces :lol

[Atl Spur]

Hope this guy recovers expeditiously

[Jules_Winnfield]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVdC6sEX0AA3FQp.jpg:large

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Is this even possible ?? :lmao

[jyra]

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Looks like Williams really loves playing in LA. I can't imagine him having a hard time getting that type offer from a decent team in the offseason.

[Robz4000]

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Looks like Williams really loves playing in LA. I can't imagine him having a hard time getting that type offer from a decent team in the offseason.

Prolly just hates constantly being moved around. Dude has been everywhere in his career.

[szkorhetz]

https://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/112415_kidcry.jpg

Is this even possible ?? :lmao
OMG