Official 2019-20 NBA Preseason Thread

[DC23]

Preseason officialy starts tonight with Shanghai Sharks vs Houston Rockets on NBATV.

[phxspurfan]

Preseason officialy starts tonight with Shanghai Sharks vs Houston Rockets on NBATV.

gay ass Rockettes

[Beartrucci]

Clippers Rockets starting in a moment...Harden the only star playing though.

[apalisoc_9]

Clippers Rockets starting in a moment...Harden the only star playing though.

Kawhi is out for the whole of preseason. Jaimee Magio just confirmed before the game started.

In comparison, he played 3 preseason games with the Raptors.

Doubt he plays more than 55 games this upcoming season.

[Bynumite]

Kiwi Loadnard

[apalisoc_9]

Kiwi Loadnard

San Antonio was right all along.

Kawhi has an injury that he can play with. Just a matter of pain tolerance. He'd be playing the 72+ games if he played in San Antonio if it was up for the San Antonio Doctors.

But Doctor Dennis calls the shots.

I suspect he plays 55-60 this year with George playing around 65 Games.

Clippers won't finish top 3 in the West. They really needed George to be playing 75ish games to have a chance for that top spot.

[apalisoc_9]

Kiwi Loadnard

San Antonio was right all along.

Kawhi has an injury that he can play with. Just a matter of pain tolerance. He'd be playing the 72+ games if he played in San Antonio if it was up for the San Antonio Doctors.

But Doctor Dennis calls the shots.

I suspect he plays 55-60 this year with George playing around 65 Games.

Clippers won't finish top 3 in the West. They really needed George to be playing 75ish games to have a chance for that top spot.

[Beartrucci]

Kawhi is out for the whole of preseason. Jaimee Magio just confirmed before the game started.

In comparison, he played 3 preseason games with the Raptors.

Doubt he plays more than 55 games this upcoming season.

Yea it’s unfortunate. Don’t think he’s sitting out for health reasons though. He just doesn’t give a shit.

We’ll find out during the upcoming season if he’s actually in a better place healthwise than he was a year ago.

[FrostKing]

Was running on the treadmill and noticed ESPN is already force feeding NBA coverage.

[Beartrucci]

Was running on the treadmill and noticed ESPN is already force feeding NBA coverage.

Well the NFL is having a pretty shit season so far. Can’t blame em

The only reason they talked about baseball so much this week is because some rookie had a Bill Buckner moment

ESPN is even interested in the fact that a Korean golfer was suspended from his country’s Golf Tour for 3 years. Talk about a slow news week

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/BullsGotNext/status/1180026304533417984?s=19

:lol

[MultiTroll]

San Antonio was right all along.

Kawhi has an injury that he can play with. Just a matter of pain tolerance. He'd be playing the 72+ games if he played in San Antonio if it was up for the San Antonio Doctors.

But Doctor Dennis calls the shots.

I suspect he plays 55-60 this year with George playing around 65 Games.

Clippers won't finish top 3 in the West. They really needed George to be playing 75ish games to have a chance for that top spot.
Maybe you could get hired as trophy shiner for Kawhi.

[Beartrucci]

Lakers Warriors on TNT tonight. LBJ and AD making their debut together

[DC23]

Lakers Warriors on TNT tonight. LBJ and AD making their debut together
I'll be watching. With any luck each will play 15-20 minutes?

[Beartrucci]

I'll be watching. With any luck each will play 15-20 minutes?

No clue but that’d be cool. Damn it’s good to have the NBA back :toast

[DC23]

TNT is rerouted to TBS. Anybody else having this problem? Can't get the game.

[DC23]

Ok it's fixed now. That was weird.

[D-Wade]

Bradley was a good pickup provided he can stay healthy. He'll be more productive than Green.

[Beartrucci]

Is Draymond finally getting exposed this year with only one star to play with? Damn they’re gonna miss the shit out of Klay

[140]

Are those two bums really who the warriors plan to have on the starting lineup this season? :lol

[Bynumite]

I think i've seen enough. After a few minutes of preseason basketball i'm ready to crown the Lakers 2019-20 nba champs. They're just too good :toast


:lobt2:

[140]

I think i've seen enough. After a few minutes of preseason basketball i'm ready to crown the Lakers 2019-20 nba champs. They're just too good :toast


:lobt2:

Congrats son, I agree you are a 100% lock to win it all and to stay healthy this year

[Play Boban]

preseason nba :lol

[Bynumite]

Is Draymond finally getting exposed this year with only one star to play with? Damn they’re gonna miss the shit out of Klay

He's a midget playing against AD, McGee and Howard. It's gonna be a long season for Donkey :lol

[DC23]

I know it's just preseason but I love the Lakers pace and ball movement. Will be impossible to matchup with McGee, AD, and LBJ all on the floor together. Then throw in Howard off the bench. If KCP, Green, and Bradley can hit 3s at a high percentage then Lakers will be very tough.

[Bynumite]

Lakers killing midgetball and today's nba with legit bigs.

Draymond looks lost out there :lol

[Bynumite]

Congrats son, I agree you are a 100% lock to win it all and to stay healthy this year

Thanks fam :tu

[LkrFan]

AD shitting on Dr. Dray
https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1180643483452723200?s=19
:lol

[LkrFan]

Lakers killing midgetball and today's nba with legit bigs.

Draymond looks lost out there :lol

:lol

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1180645823488462848?s=19

Not bad. :tu

[Bynumite]

Still can't believe this bum KCP got 16 mil :lol

Thanks Klutch :tu

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/LakersSBN/status/1180653689431707648?s=19

:(

[DC23]

Yeah I'm surprised how many minutes the top guys logged.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Bens_head_space/status/1180656126729187329?s=19

[LkrFan]

Yeah, he done for the night
https://twitter.com/DawkinsMTA/status/1180660292944060416?s=19

[LkrFan]

Dwert looks sloooooow out there :lol

[Beartrucci]

Lakers killing midgetball and today's nba with legit bigs.

Draymond looks lost out there :lol

DPOY :lol

[apalisoc_9]

some really worrisome stretches for Lakers.

They won the game easily, but already you can how teams can gameplan against the lakers because of Green, KCP and their other shit players.

I don't think this team will react positively if teams decide to congest the lanes in Lebron and Davis PNR.

They gotta hope Kuzma can score one on one but they really need a more reliable playoff shot creator.

Cant rely on kuz like that

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/1180674065373126656?s=19

[LkrFan]

some really worrisome stretches for Lakers.

They won the game easily, but already you can how teams can gameplan against the lakers because of Green, KCP and their other shit players.

I don't think this team will react positively if teams decide to congest the lanes in Lebron and Davis PNR.

They gotta hope Kuzma can score one on one but they really need a more reliable playoff shot creator.

Cant rely on kuz like that

All this....after a half a preseason game? :lol

[Killakobe81]

some really worrisome stretches for Lakers.

They won the game easily, but already you can how teams can gameplan against the lakers because of Green, KCP and their other shit players.

I don't think this team will react positively if teams decide to congest the lanes in Lebron and Davis PNR.

They gotta hope Kuzma can score one on one but they really need a more reliable playoff shot creator.

Cant rely on kuz like that

green is still a fine role player KCP and Rondo make me nervous though

[apalisoc_9]

All this....after a half a preseason game? :lol

nah. its already what i assumed they would struggle with.

The Clipps can run a more dynamic offensive system if Leonard or George arent hitting their shots. The Lakers cant.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/Original_Gio/status/1180678573893357568?s=19
:lol

[Thebesteva]

Still can't believe this bum KCP got 16 mil :lol

Thanks Klutch :tu

He needs to see 0 minutes a game asap

[LkrFan]

nah. its already what i assumed they would struggle with.

The Clipps can run a more dynamic offensive system if Leonard or George arent hitting their shots. The Lakers cant.

Kiwi is a career 2.4apg player. Playoff P is a career 3.3apg player. Somali is a career 3.5apg player. WTF are you talking about son? :lol Where is the playmaking coming from? I see a lot of ISO ball like the damn Rockets in their future. That ain't winning shit in the playoffs. Fuck the Clipps :lol

And furthermore, you see the size of the Lakers? If we aren't hitting shots, we'll rebound our asses off. This Laker frontline reminds me of the 2010 Laker frontline with Pau (AD), Odom (Dwert), and Baby Drew (McGee). So old man Kobe (LBJ) won't have to do it all.

I like our chances vs anybody as long as we are healthy. :tu

[apalisoc_9]

Kiwi is a career 2.4apg player. Playoff P is a career 3.3apg player. Somali is a career 3.5apg player. WTF are you talking about son? :lol Where is the playmaking coming from? I see a lot of ISO ball like the damn Rockets in their future. That ain't winning shit in the playoffs. Fuck the Clipps :lol

And furthermore, you see the size of the Lakers? If we aren't hitting shots, we'll rebound our asses off. This Laker frontline reminds me of the 2010 Laker frontline with Pau (AD), Odom (Dwert), and Baby Drew (McGee). So old man Kobe (LBJ) won't have to do it all.

lakerfan using APG :lmao

Did you not watch game 5 of bucks series last year? Kawhi had 9 assist all easy passess for an open three but thats gravity for you. You dont need to be the greatest passer to make playoff winning passess.

The Clips dont need a magic johnson. Their not Leonard offense will be mostly systematic.

The point being is that the clippers can run a servicable offense even with Kawhi and Joe Ingles son Struggling.

I suspect Playoff P will happen again. I admit the lakers have two superstars and I dont consider Geroge one, but they have enough players for a more diverse offensive systen

[LkrFan]

lakerfan using APG :lmao

Did you not watch game 5 of bucks series last year? Kawhi had 9 assist all easy passess for an open three but thats gravity for you. You dont need to be the greatest passer to make playoff winning passess.

The Clips dont need a magic johnson. Their not Leonard offense will be mostly systematic.

The point being is that the clippers can run a servicable offense even with Kawhi and Joe Ingles son Struggling.

I suspect Playoff P will happen again. I admit the lakers have two superstars and I dont consider Geroge one, but they have enough players for a more diverse offensive systen

:lol

Fair enough son. We'll have to see if you are right. I have my doubts on the Clipps. :tu

The Lakers have two top 5 players. I ain't scared of you Farmers. :lol

[LkrFan]

This is just the beginning of a great 1-2 punch
https://twitter.com/LakersNation/status/1180679113478029312?s=19
I wanna see Zubac and Trez try to stop this dude :lmao

[apalisoc_9]

This is just the beginning of a great 1-2 punch
https://twitter.com/LakersNation/status/1180679113478029312?s=19
I wanna see Zubac and Trez try to stop this dude :lmao

we will see. Too bad Joe Ingles jr is most likely out till start of december.

[Beartrucci]

AD winning that MVP...

[Beartrucci]

Zion on nba tv right now vs. the Hawks. Started out game with a nice and 1. Still looks kind of out of shape

Holy shit just threw down a nasty dunk. Damn man he’s just different...Pels are going to be so fun to watch

[Darth_Pelican]

Zion is a monster

[Darth_Pelican]

Zion on nba tv right now vs. the Hawks. Started out game with a nice and 1. Still looks kind of out of shape

Holy shit just threw down a nasty dunk. Damn man he’s just different...Pels are going to be so fun to watch

That’s pretty much how he looked at Duke. He’s just a giant human with freakish hops & explosion.

[Beartrucci]

That’s pretty much how he looked at Duke. He’s just a giant human with freakish hops & explosion.

Maybe you’re right. I watched a lot of Duke games, and I thought he was a bit more trim. If it’s a difference it isn’t a huge one

If we’re just talking about his athleticism, I think people are wrong comparing him to anyone in the past. There are no comparisons size and athleticism combo wise IMO

[Beartrucci]

Zo’s shot looking much better

Interesting Pels using JJ as one of their main creators right now for the second unit. Okafor is in good shape and active

[140]

Lonzo looking better, seems like yet another case of a young player having to get away from the lakers to finally be able to develop tbh


Ingram still looking like shit tho, might be a lost cause

[Beartrucci]

Zo with the iso step back 3! Damn

[140]

Good god its painful watching Ingram :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Lonzo learned how to shoot

[140]

Damn, that layup by zion was more impressive than his dunks tbh

[Beartrucci]

Damn, that layup by zion was more impressive than his dunks tbh

Incredible touch around the rim, and it’s just going to keep getting better

[Darth_Pelican]

110 points through 3 quarters

[Beartrucci]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/vkekbzzuxpnzbhnyu7gw.gif


110 points through 3 quarters

Pretty entertaining game for pre season

[Killakobe81]

Fun team, fun game...
BI still forcing but he showed a few flashes on offense and defense...

[Killakobe81]

Young did Reddick dirty too

[lefty]

Young did Reddick dirty too

:lol Reddick’s reaction time

[ndbutch]

Lonzo looking better, seems like yet another case of a young player having to get away from the lakers to finally be able to develop tbh


Ingram still looking like shit tho, might be a lost cause

Yes. I mean it isn't like the same "Lonzo has improved his shot" observation wasn't being bandied about last preseason. You know what? He didn't. I doubt that one preseason game is a going to make NBA teams honor his perimeter shot when the light comes on later this month. He's been streaky to lousy. Dynamic passer with great defensive potential who has missed 65 games in 2 seasons. We'll see.

[lefty]

Sixers’ bench reaction when Simmons hit that 3 :lmao

[140]

Sixers’ bench reaction when Simmons hit that 3 :lmao
:lol today's nba

[DC23]

I'll be watching the Suns. Excited to see how they play with all new personnel.

[D-Wade]

Herro is a hero!

[LkrFan]

The Nuggs are gonna be a problem this year
-bB-MN_caqI

Michael Porter Jr. is back and will only add to their 54-28 (2nd seed) team. They might push for 60 wins this year.

[lefty]

:lol today's nba

[Beartrucci]

Well the Spurs look depressingly bad, so looking forward to more Zion highlights tonight. Think it’s at 7 on ESPN vs. Chicago




Michael Porter Jr. is back and will only add to their 54-28 (2nd seed) team. They might push for 60 wins this year.

Healthy Porter Jr. will absolutely be an all-star some day

[Beartrucci]

Jay Williams bringing good takes and energy on NBA Countdown. This woman they got to replace Michelle Beadle ain’t it though. Super vanilla personality

[D-Wade]

Ingram is the weak Laker link. I expect Lonzo to continue to grow now away from LA and his pops.

[Beartrucci]

Man they are letting that rookie White on Chicago get away with a ton of carrying. Anyone will have their man beat when you can use hesitation carry moves that blatantly

[Killakobe81]

Man they are letting that rookie White on Chicago get away with a ton of carrying. Anyone will have their man beat when you can use hesitation carry moves that blatantly

One in particular was egregious...

[Killakobe81]

I don't trust Porzy to stay healthy but he looks great in his first preseason action...
But my boy Luka, I'm all in on.

[UZER]

Man they are letting that rookie White on Chicago get away with a ton of carrying. Anyone will have their man beat when you can use hesitation carry moves that blatantly

I’ve said before this is why Danny Green started struggling to stay in front of guys as the years went on. The carries they are allowed to get away with now makes it impossible to guard someone one on one. Add to that how quick the whistle is on any contact on the perimeter.

It’s becoming trash.

[Beartrucci]

I’ve said before this is why Danny Green started struggling to stay in front of guys as the years went on. The carries they are allowed to get away with now makes it impossible to guard someone one on one. Add to that how quick the whistle is on any contact on the perimeter.

It’s becoming trash.

The other one that is often ignored is the two steps before taking a dribble move. It’s used like a juke in football and is constantly giving the offensive player a huge advantage. That one is starting to get really bad.

[Darth_Pelican]

Zion was unbelievable tonight. 12-13 shooting, 29 points in only 27 minutes.

[LkrFan]

Nice game by Nuggs and the Clipps
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I think the Clipps are gonna be a tough out this year. I like their grit and hustle. Too much ISO ball tho. Wanna see how Doc fully utilizes Kiwi, Playoff P and Sweet Lou (3 ball dominant ISO players) come playoff time.

Oh, and I like Denver. They might go 41-0 at home this year. They legit.

[SuperCam]

Zion was unbelievable tonight. 12-13 shooting, 29 points in only 27 minutes.

This niqqa about to take LMA's all star spot :lol

[Beartrucci]

Pelicans vs. Jazz at 7 on nba tv

[D-Wade]

I know it's the preseason but come on. Celtics 62 Magic 27 :lmao

[Killakobe81]

I know it's the preseason but come on. Celtics 62 Magic 27 :lmao

Shitshow tbh
Flipping between mavs/bucks and Pels/Jazz
Giannis dominating Porzy but other game is fun.

[LkrFan]

Shitshow tbh
Flipping between mavs/bucks and Pels/Jazz
Giannis dominating Porzy but other game is fun.

Luca vs Freak show tbh

[Pelicans78]

Zion is The One?

[D-Wade]

Tyler Herro coming out gunning. 4/4 on 3s in the first few minutes tonight.

[Spurtacular]

I don't know how bad the Wizard are; but in that weak division I had to put down a couple bucks for them to win the division at 100-1 odds. Charlotte was 150-1; but I didn't see that happening.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/NBAsyndicate/status/1184550828507619328?s=19

Booker

[FrostKing]

Caught some Lakers (vs Warriors). Are some big pieces injured because I would be surprised if they make the WCF

[Bynumite]

Handcuff Rondo to the end of the bench and throw away the key. His mediocre shooting has no place on the team and the ball is moving just fine while Lebron is resting and without Rondo.

Quinn Cook's first game and he looked great out there, with Bradley and Green also making outside shots and to think they have yet to play Kuzma.

I know it's only preseason but with the size and athleticism of their frontcourt and the firepower of their perimeter, the success of this season is really gonna come down to AD's health in the playoffs.

[Bynumite]

Draymond getting exposed and looking like a complete bum out there :lol

It's gonna be a long season for Donkey without all the elite shooting around him from previous seasons. Glorified Boris Diaw :lol

He should definitely be giving a % of his contract to Curry and Klay, without them Donkey would have been warming up the bench in Orlando a long time ago.

[DC23]

For what it's worthy LBJ looked pretty good out there tonight. Appears to be in great shape.

[Laker_1995]

For what it's worthy LBJ looked pretty good out there tonight. Appears to be in great shape.

just pray he stays somewhat healthy

[DC23]

just pray he stays somewhat healthy
I have both he and Davis in for 65 games.

[Beartrucci]

Is it me or does LBJ give high fives and dap everyone up except Dwight? I’m getting a weird vibe there.

Didnt flinch either when Dwight had a great pnr dunk while several teammates were getting hype on the sidelines.

[Beartrucci]

Draymond getting exposed and looking like a complete bum out there :lol

It's gonna be a long season for Donkey without all the elite shooting around him from previous seasons. Glorified Boris Diaw :lol

He should definitely be giving a % of his contract to Curry and Klay, without them Donkey would have been warming up the bench in Orlando a long time ago.

It’s hilarious when he tries floaters etc. like he’s a talented basketball player or something :lol shit just clanks nasty off the backboard. everyone has bought into his bs hype most of all him :lol

[Beartrucci]

Dallas is going to be a lot of fun to watch this year

[LkrFan]

The Mavs are gonna be a problem.

[MultiTroll]

'Bobs with a real coach.
FOH.

Zinger looks great so far.

[Beartrucci]

The Mavs are gonna be a problem.

They are so damn tall :lol Mavs Lakers games should be great

[MultiTroll]

Apparantly Kwa just working on his shots. :lol