Official 2025 NBA Playoffs Thread

[spurraider21]

Not only 1-11 FG, but 0 assists and rebounds.
these play-ins arent for zaccharie

[mystargtr34]

Adebayo is an elite role player, nothing more.
Okongwu's threes kept Hawks in the game, Trae is garbage.

Agree. $60M high end role player.

[Dex]

Fuck The Mavericks, now and forever.

Especially after Nico gifted Luka to the Lakers.

Memphis - do not let them into the playoffs and give them any reason to believe.

[Robz4000]

Welp, Mavs shitting the bed.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Anthony Davis still insist to play as a PF in 2025 :lol

Dallas have no one able to handle the ball, run a PnR or attack and kick out so they can only generate 3s in transition.

[Dex]

Anthony Davis still insist to play as a PF in 2025 :lol

Dallas have no one able to handle the ball, run a PnR or attack and kick out so they can only generate 3s in transition.

Dude finally got carried to a ring with LeBron (in the COVID bubble, no less)

But ESPN still talks about him like he is Tim Duncan

[LeBowen]

AD is already limping. :lol
I'm still not buying that Nico is that big of a retard, that trade was intentional sabotage.

[Dex]

Oh wow, Davis is hurt again....

Somebody ask Nico Harrison about how defense wins championships.

[timtonymanu]

Can’t feel shittier than Klay Thompson. Things were good before the Luka trade.

Stuck on a now future lottery team while his former team is in the playoffs and don’t miss him at all since getting Jimmy Butler. Oh well at least he can flex his four rings like he would always do back then.

[Dex]

Can’t feel shittier than Klay Thompson. Things were good before the Luka trade.

Stuck on a now future lottery team while his former team is in the playoffs and don’t miss him at all since getting Jimmy Butler. Oh well at least he can flex his four rings like he would always do back then.

The Luka trade is going to go down as one of the worst trades in sports history.

Nobody could have seen that coming.

[Gibbz]

The Luka trade is going to go down as one of the worst trades in sports history.

Nobody could have seen that coming.

Everyone thought Shams was hacked--it was that unbelievably bad.

[Obstructed_View]

Defense wins championships, so Anthony Davis camps out 20 feet from the basket. Way to go, Dallas.

[Mr. Body]

Anthony Davis got on the 75 greatest players list for some dumb reason. He was playing for the LAL at the time and ESPN insisted.

In 25 years no one will remember him much at all.

[Obstructed_View]

Everyone thought Shams was hacked--it was that unbelievably bad.
I saw it on ESPN. I checked the date because I thought it was April fools.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Defense wins championships, so Anthony Davis camps out 20 feet from the basket. Way to go, Dallas.

He’s a PF don’t you know?

[Obstructed_View]

He’s a PF don’t you know?

News to me. He was supposedly better than David Robinson not that long ago.

[Robz4000]

AD is already limping. :lol
I'm still not buying that Nico is that big of a retard, that trade was intentional sabotage.

Considering the good moves he made up until that point there's no way he made that trade for winning now or in the future. This was the NBA and the Adelsons colluding. They send Luka to LA and the league signs off on their move to Vegas.

[Mr. Body]

I thought Nico created a win-now team.

[djohn2oo8]

Considering the good moves he made up until that point there's no way he made that trade for winning now or in the future. This was the NBA and the Adelsons colluding. They send Luka to LA and the league signs off on their move to Vegas.
Yep. That’s why I maintain it was the Adelsons and Tim McMahon supposedly has a bomb of a story ready about them

[ginobilized]

I'm rethinking the PJ Washington as a future Spur idea right now, what a rough first half

[Mr. Body]

Dallas would get trussed up and skinned alive by the Thunder. Memphis is legit not a great draw for OKC.

[Ice009]

News to me. He was supposedly better than David Robinson not that long ago.

I'm still angry just thinking about all those comments I read online where they were saying he's better than Tim Duncan after that bubble championship.

[lefty20]

Nico gets a pass. Mavs are missing their best defender in Kyrie.

[Ice009]

yeah this was during the time of the hypothetical lillard to heat trade. i wanted to send a pick to land Herro to help facilitate

I remember you and maybe a couple of others were really advocating to get in on the trade to reroute Herro to the Spurs. I was a bit iffy on it at the time, but turns Herro's much better than I thought. Since around that time, when he's been healthy, he's played well.

[mystargtr34]

The Luka trade is absolutely collusion between the owners and the Jew Adam Silver and his rich backers. It’s way above Nico. This sort of corruption happens all the time in government, CEO’s etc. there’s too much money on the line. Silver and NBA’s investors get a pump in ratings and revenue with Luka in LA, the Mavericks owners get whatever they want now whether it’s the new arena and casino downtime or a move to Vegas (the former is more likely).

There’s hundreds of millions of not billions to be had for both sides with this kind of move.

[heyheymymy]

don't we need DAL win to keep ATL from getting SAC FRP? Or am I wrong?

[heyheymymy]

mystargtr please don't post antisemitic garbage here I don't want to be associated with nazi rodents, thanks

[Ice009]

don't we need DAL win to keep ATL from getting SAC FRP? Or am I wrong?

I think so. Normally, I wouldn't care if they got that pick, but I guess we want to keep them from getting talent as the Spurs still have a swap and another pick from them.

[exstatic]

mystargtr please don't post antisemitic garbage here I don't want to be associated with nazi rodents, thanks

Not to mention that the title The Jew is already taken, bestowed on Jared Kushner by his father in law.

[heyheymymy]

17-2 DAL run over 5+ mins

now a 10 point game 3Q lol

[mystargtr34]

mystargtr please don't post antisemitic garbage here I don't want to be associated with nazi rodents, thanks

:lol I’ll try my best to refrain from describing Silver as the Jew Adam Silver. I felt it helped convey my point about his financial ‘savvy’

[mystargtr34]

Let’s go Mavs!!

[heyheymymy]

:lol I’ll try my best to refrain from describing Silver as the Jew Adam Silver. I felt it helped convey my point about his financial ‘savvy’

haha I think I called him a "withered lizard" on here so maybe I should't speak lol

[timtonymanu]

Caleb Martin went from someone that had a 2013 Danny green moment in the playoffs two years ago to basically nothing now

[Mr. Body]

All the WC matchups look great, all the EC matchups look crap.

[Dex]

Props to Anthony Davis, dude did everything he could playing injured to will this terrible Mavericks team to a win.

[Chillen]

Nico Harrison is a closet Lakers fan or just incredibly arrogant and stupid. Mavs went from the Finals to missing the playoffs. If any GM in the NBA needs to be fired it's that dude.

[Robz4000]

All the WC matchups look great, all the EC matchups look crap.

Knicks/Pistons will be fun imo. Bucks/Pacers may not be too competitive but there'll be drama; could see Giannis melting down.

[djohn2oo8]

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[Robz4000]

Mavs legit have the worst future in the league tbh. At least every other team has draft picks and/or no threat of being moved.

[Raven]

what a perfect disaster

[BackHome]

There future draft pick is looking really good

[LeBowen]

Things in Indiana are going according to the expectations.

2:45 left in the second quarter, Giannis has 19 points on 9 shots, the rest of the team is at 22 points on 24 shots.

I don't see a way for the Bucks to win more than 2 games without Lillard, even if Giannis averages 40/15.

[Mr. Body]

Mavs legit have the worst future in the league tbh. At least every other team has draft picks and/or no threat of being moved.

Phoenix is really bad, too.

[LeBowen]

Phoenix is really bad, too.

Suns have a reset button available, it's just that someone reasonable has to convince Ishbia to do it.

Mavs are completely fucked in two years.

[Bill_Brasky]

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Kidd's glasses remind me of the episode of Seinfeld where George accidentally gets the ladies frames. He looks so fucking dumb.

[djohn2oo8]

Hell give me Giannis to Houston if this keeps up

[Dex]

Suns have a reset button available, it's just that someone reasonable has to convince Ishbia to do it.

Mavs are completely fucked in two years.

I love how Nico's excuse for trading Luka was because of his "conditioning"...and he trades him for a guy who is 6 years older and has nicknames based on his lack of availability (Street Clothes, Day-to-Davis)

But "defense wins championships" :rolleyes

[Mr. Body]

Crowds wearing the same color for playoff games is kind of corny.

[lefty]

Something I think Magic is just trolling

https://x.com/magicjohnson/status/1913048355347021875?s=46

[Mal]

Denver is about to blow up. They are clueless, switch to get Murray against Bogdanovich only to have clank jumper by Murray

[Dex]

Denver is about to blow up. They are clueless, switch to get Murray against Bogdanovich only to have clank jumper by Murray

Murray reminds me of, well...Dejounte (Murray).

Could shoot you into games and make amazing plays, but also could shoot you out of games trying to showboat.

[lefty20]

Westbrook giveth... Westbrook taketh.

[Dex]

:lol Westbrook with a texbook "I'm gonna try too hard" play and biffs the layup.

I'm rooting for the Nuggets in this series (for obvious reasons), but this is exactly why you can't count on Westbrook in the playoffs. Dude tries to take over and it usually doesn't go well

[lefty20]

Nephew trynna hero ball costing the Clips. Just go back to Harden/Zu pnr.

[Mal]

This game is bad, not entertaining despite close score

[lefty20]

Coach Lue gotta have the inverse TP/Nephew moment with Nephew/Harden.

Yell at Nephew to give up the ball to Harden and go stand in the corner.

[lefty20]

Bestbrook :wow

[mudyez]

Russell Westbrook makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
96-98

Can't see the game...so I don't believe it.

[lefty20]

And Harden comes through...

[lefty20]

Worstbrook :rollin

[Mal]

Russ :lol

[Dex]

:lmao Nuggets go to Westbrook for the game-winning play and he....over-dribbles, then tries to throw it off Harden with no time left?

I can't believe this guy stat-padded his way to an MVP award

[Obstructed_View]

Lol that last two minutes is the double-edged sword of Westbrook.

[Dex]

Westbrook is such an idiot.

Dude catches the ball and needs to just hold the ball and get fouled or burn clock ...instead he charges forward and throws up a dumb shot.

[Robz4000]

Never thought I'd see Westbrick's chaos be a force for good in a playoff game tbh.

[Dex]

Never thought I'd see Westbrick's chaos be a force for good in a playoff game tbh.

It really is a wild ride.

It worked out for them this time, but not sustainable in the long run.

[Mal]

The Russel Westbrook expierence

[scott]

Knicks-Pistons is the looked like the best EC first round matchup going in, and it's living up to the billing so far.

I have the Pistons with the upset this series. What a one year turnaround by Bickerstaff and Langdan. Goes to show what a few smart vet additions and a good coach can do for a young team.

[scott]

Refs also calling this NYK-DET game like it's straight from the bad boy era.

To quote the late great Bill Walton... "what IS a foul?"

[scott]

Does Tom Thibodeau go straight to filming S2 of the Penguin after the playoffs, or...?

[spurraider21]

The ending of the wolves game was all time comedy but westbrook had generally been a force for good for Denver this year. A really impressive season by him imo

[Mr. Body]

The ending of the wolves game was all time comedy but westbrook had generally been a force for good for Denver this year. A really impressive season by him imo

*Nuggets

Westbrook is wild. That end of regulation play... Jokic is standing feet away from him for a three, instead he gets in the air and tries to bounce the ball off the defender. It hurts just how stupid he can be as a player.

[timtonymanu]

Knicks-Pistons is the looked like the best EC first round matchup going in, and it's living up to the billing so far.

I have the Pistons with the upset this series. What a one year turnaround by Bickerstaff and Langdan. Goes to show what a few smart vet additions and a good coach can do for a young team.

When was the last time the Knicks made any noise in the playoffs? I wouldn’t be surprised if they choke this series too.

[spurraider21]

*Nuggets

Westbrook is wild. That end of regulation play... Jokic is standing feet away from him for a three, instead he gets in the air and tries to bounce the ball off the defender. It hurts just how stupid he can be as a player.
Referring to the Wolves game that westbrook threw this year

[Mr. Body]

Referring to the Wolves game that westbrook threw this year

Got it. Well, he nearly did it this time too.

[Mr. Body]

Pistons were hitting north of .500 on their threes. Once that dried up, Knicks turned up the gas. I like the Pistons' turnaround but not sure they have the grit or experience this time around.

[scott]

Pistons completely falling apart in the 4th. Maybe the lights are too bright.

Side note, Cam Payne definitely one of the most unlikeable players in the league today. Glad he never played a minute for us.

[Obstructed_View]

Lebron pins the ball against the backboard and nobody knows the rules. Again.

[scott]

Luka standing in the paint, guarding no one, throwing his hands up in frustration as the Wolves hit a 3 :lol

[lefty20]

Luka standing in the paint, guarding no one, throwing his hands up in frustration as the Wolves hit a 3 :lol

He did that quite a bit during last year's playoff run as well. There were tons of clips clowning him for that shit.

But you still don't trade him for that package.

[LeBowen]

Luka/Lebron/Reaves lineups just can't work defensively against serious teams.

[timtonymanu]

The lakers are so pathetic outside of Luka, literally raised their ceiling from lottery team to contender.

[mystargtr34]

The Lakers would have been better sending Reaves as part of the package and getting Gafford and keeping Max Christie. Austin Reaves is just a duplication of Luka (much worse version).

[Robz4000]

Still think Doncic and LeBron are enough to get past Minny, but might need to change my Lakers/Rockets prediction tbh.

[LeBowen]

I wouldn't mind giving McDaniels a chance if Timberwolves decide to move him because of cap issues.
Just the player we need.

[mystargtr34]

I wouldn't mind giving McDaniels a chance if Timberwolves decide to move him because of cap issues.
Just the player we need.

Yeah if Sochan could shoot that’s who he would be more or less. But that’s a big unrealistic if.

[mystargtr34]

I’m one of the biggest Luka fans around and think he’s been arguably the second best player in the world for about 3 years now (when in shape and healthy), but man, the more weight he puts on the slower he is on defense, you really need at least 3 plus defenders out there with him at all times, and Lebron and Reaves are not that. The entire defense turns to shit if you don’t have that around Luka.

[Mr. Body]

I'm not sure how many playoff caliber players the Lakers have. It's one game, but they are really poor other than Doncic-LeBron-Reaves.

[scott]

I’m one of the biggest Luka fans around and think he’s been arguably the second best player in the world for about 3 years now (when in shape and healthy), but man, the more weight he puts on the slower he is on defense, you really need at least 3 plus defenders out there with him at all times, and Lebron and Reaves are not that. The entire defense turns to shit if you don’t have that around Luka.

LA is kind of the one place that might motivate Luka to get in and stay in shape, tbh (in addition to the motivation of just being blindsided by being traded in general).

[CorrectCrusader]

Fuck the lakers. Hope they get swept for the rest of time.

[timtonymanu]

Still think Doncic and LeBron are enough to get past Minny, but might need to change my Lakers/Rockets prediction tbh.

We’ll see. This lakers defense is really bad.

[scott]

Naz out there making himself even more money.

Wouldn’t totally shock me if he ends up just taking an offer no one else can touch from BKN, perhaps under the promise of being the man there (assuming they don’t land Flagg, in which case still could be sold as a 1-2 punch).

I don’t see that as being successful in the long run, but money talks.

[Robz4000]

We’ll see. This lakers defense is really bad.

Shit, their offense is pretty bad too when Luka isn't doing his thing. Lakers are a bottom three roster in the league outside Luka and LeBron tbh.

[mystargtr34]

Julius Randle lite might be a good offensive comparison for Collin Murray Boyles. Not sure if that’s a good thing yet.

Defensively he should be much better.

[Mr. Body]

The Lakers were barely good with AD, but they were balanced. Got plenty of help with the easy Lakers whistle.

With Doncic they're completely unbalanced. Hayes and Len are unplayable as centers because they're so bad. Two of the three good players they have, Reaves and Luka, are awful defenders, and the third, LeBron, is extremely old. Everybody else sucks.

[baseline bum]

Three interesting games today but damn tomorrow the only thing that's gonna be worth checking is Houston/GSW.

[Robz4000]

Three interesting games today but damn tomorrow the only thing that's gonna be worth checking is Houston/GSW.

Magic/Celtics could be sneaky good imo.

[cutewizard]

lets hope the fakers are eliminated hahahaha

[John B]

Both Fakers and Kawhi losing makes my day. Tomorrow, Go Rockettes!!!

[Killakobe81]

Our ass got kicked …

[CGD]

That Clipper-Denver series is the best of the first round by a mile.

Reminds me of that 2015 season sadly. We shouldn’t lost that PELs game right before the playoffs.

[lefty]

That Clipper-Denver series is the best of the first round by a mile.

Reminds me of that 2015 season sadly. We shouldn’t lost that PELs game right before the playoffs.

yep

OKC Memphis could be fun to watch
Biut not necessarily close

[Dex]

Catching up on the Lakers/Wolves game now...refs really did everything they could to keep LA in it and they still got blown out :lol

[John B]

Catching up on the Lakers/Wolves game now...refs really did everything they could to keep LA in it and they still got blown out :lol

They will give LeBron and his fans as much chance.

[Mr. Body]

The top free throw differentials among teams since the start of last season... second, third, fourth places are around +350 free throws overall. The Lakers are at +1,100.

[ambchang]

Lakers are a fraud team. They have no business getting home court. They should be fighting for play in games because it’s so horribly constructed where the parts just don’t fit. I fully expect them to get a few games with insane whistles to prolong the series to 6 or 7 games when they should’ve been swept.

A bit worried about the nuggets series though. Coming back from like 20 point down at home to beat the clippers isn’t a good thing. But they had this retarded stretch of playing zone that constantly matched up Kawhi with Jokic which was just retarded so hope they never pull that crap again.

Surprised Indy just destroyed the bucks as I thought the bucks would at least get out of the first round pretty easily.

Detroit looked good for a while but inexperience caught up with them. They should make it a 6 game series though.

Not sure where those warriors over rockets things came from. I think rockets will just dispose of them rather easily.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Memphis look pathetic both offensively and defensively.

[mikec]

Total and complete annihilation. Wave the white flag already!

[scott]

Firing your coach right before the playoffs and then losing by 50+ is not a great look

[baseline bum]

OKC 99
Memphis 48

LOL everyone thinking this team isn't skullfucking the rest of the league this playoffs

[LeBowen]

They're doing it the right way and their front office deserves this.
They received their franchise player when he was 21 and he developed into the best guard in the league there.
Looking at minutes per game this season, 2nd-7th were all drafted by OKC except Hartenstein.
From 8th to 18th, just Caruso was traded for, they got Joe as a reclamation project after Sixers got rid of him, everyone else was drafted by them.
Their coach joined their G-league team at 29 and worked his way up through the ranks.

If it wasn't OKC, everyone would be loving what they did.
And they did it with just two years of tanking, went right back to 40 wins in the third season.

[Dejounte]

They're doing it the right way and their front office deserves this.
They received their franchise player when he was 21 and he developed into the best guard in the league there.
Looking at minutes per game this season, 2nd-7th were all drafted by OKC except Hartenstein.
From 8th to 18th, just Caruso was traded for, they got Joe as a reclamation project after Sixers got rid of him, everyone else was drafted by them.
Their coach joined their G-league team at 29 and worked his way up through the ranks.

If it wasn't OKC, everyone would be loving what they did.
And they did it with just two years of tanking, went right back to 40 wins in the third season.

Their key draft picks in the lottery consisted of guys who knew how to play the game the right way. The one blunder they did have was Ousmane Dieng, a guy that had talent but you had to “imagine” how he’d look once he developed. All I’m hoping for the Spurs is that they avoid a guy like that and don’t be fooled by length and height only and theoretical potential.

[lefty20]

People saying "but eXpErIeNcE" are hella funny. Like they forgot about last year or something.

OKC gave the Mavs a really tough fight. Both teams scored the exact same amount of points through 6 games. OKC was in position to win game 6 and force a winner take all gm 7, if not for a couple of late mistakes by SGA.

That was literally OKC gaining experience in front of our eyes.

[Mal]

I would be really concern, if OKC players start signing extenions on discount, because this team is stacked and they all look like good friends.

[CGD]

Firing your coach right before the playoffs and then losing by 50+ is not a great look

They should have just lost to Dallas and have been done with it tbqh…

[Mal]

Will Memphis trade Morant or even consider it ? Who may be suitors ?

[scott]

They're doing it the right way and their front office deserves this.
They received their franchise player when he was 21 and he developed into the best guard in the league there.
Looking at minutes per game this season, 2nd-7th were all drafted by OKC except Hartenstein.
From 8th to 18th, just Caruso was traded for, they got Joe as a reclamation project after Sixers got rid of him, everyone else was drafted by them.
Their coach joined their G-league team at 29 and worked his way up through the ranks.

If it wasn't OKC, everyone would be loving what they did.
And they did it with just two years of tanking, went right back to 40 wins in the third season.

BuT tHeY tRaDeD gIdDy AnD sEnGuN

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Will Memphis trade Morant or even consider it ? Who may be suitors ?

Their master plan seems to be renegotiating and maxing out JJJ.

[scott]

Will Memphis trade Morant or even consider it ? Who may be suitors ?

I have no clue how it can be pulled off... but Minny and a Ja/Ant dynamic duo seems like the kind of thing the Wolves would attempt.

[scott]

I would be really concern, if OKC players start signing extenions on discount, because this team is stacked and they all look like good friends.

Yep. We'll find out this summer. If they are coming off a title I could see some good vibes discounts with Jalen Williams taking slightly less than a 30% max (if eligible) and I have thought Chet is likely getting slightly less than a 25% max anyway due to his injuries.

[Mal]

I have no clue how it can be pulled off... but Minny and a Ja/Ant dynamic duo seems like the kind of thing the Wolves would attempt.

Wolves dont have the picks to make it happen. I thinking Rockets may do it.

[TD 21]

Will Memphis trade Morant or even consider it ? Who may be suitors ?

I'm sure they'd like to, but who'd offer enough at the moment to make it worth their while? Constantly hurt/injured/doing dumb things while playing victim, no longer performing at even All-Star, let alone All-NBA, level and never helmed a quality half court offense even when he was.

I could see the Heat, Suns and Kings having interest, but they don't have enough to offer. They probably need either Young to grow impatient with the Hawks or the Hornets to do so with Ball to find a credible offer.


Lakers are a fraud team. They have no business getting home court. They should be fighting for play in games because it’s so horribly constructed where the parts just don’t fit. I fully expect them to get a few games with insane whistles to prolong the series to 6 or 7 games when they should’ve been swept.

A bit worried about the nuggets series though. Coming back from like 20 point down at home to beat the clippers isn’t a good thing. But they had this retarded stretch of playing zone that constantly matched up Kawhi with Jokic which was just retarded so hope they never pull that crap again.

Surprised Indy just destroyed the bucks as I thought the bucks would at least get out of the first round pretty easily.

Detroit looked good for a while but inexperience caught up with them. They should make it a 6 game series though.

Not sure where those warriors over rockets things came from. I think rockets will just dispose of them rather easily.

The Timberwolves are better, but it's close enough that I still expect the Lakers to win because I trust the decision making of their creators more in crunch time + the lack of a credible Doncic defender (McDaniels lacks requisite girth).

The Clippers are better and I still expect them to win, but while their collective length/strength can usually mask the lack of a PF, this is one matchup where it could be a swing factor.

The Pacers are better, but if the Bucks get Lillard in close to peak form in game 2 and beyond, they've got a shot because in addition to having the best player in the series + the lack of a credible defender for him, they'll have two of the top three.

Agreed.

Nah, other than the Grizzlies, who are clearly in disarray, the Rockets are the clear paper tiger in the West. Lack of experience, low end star power, laboring half court offense.

[Brazil]

That’s really cool to see Cory and white going at each other! Orlando playing well this first half

[Mal]

Derrick White is on all-star level

[GAustex]

So happy for White
Getting away from popabitch was huge

[Mal]

Magic coach is getting axed in the off-season

[mystargtr34]

I think the Cavs win this series in 5 but the Heat actually match up well. Ware and Adebayo has size to counter Allen and Mobley. Wiggins and Davion Mitchell on Donovan Mitchell and Garland. Than Herro in Strus/Hunter.

[mystargtr34]

Magic coach is getting axed in the off-season

Yeah Magic either need to get rid of Mosley or get him a lead assistant who can revamp the entire offense.

Having a bottom 10 offense for three straight years is not great for a team with so many lottery picks and supposedly trying to take the next step.

[exstatic]

Their key draft picks in the lottery consisted of guys who knew how to play the game the right way. The one blunder they did have was Ousmane Dieng, a guy that had talent but you had to “imagine” how he’d look once he developed. All I’m hoping for the Spurs is that they avoid a guy like that and don’t be fooled by length and height only and theoretical potential.

Poku.

[scott]

Dean Wade is an unrestricted free agent, for those scouting for veteran PF depth.

He may not be able to be a 30 mpg starter... but he's one of few PF candidates who can shoot (37% career 3P shooter), play defense (97th percentile crafted DPM) and rebound (88th percentile Crafted Defensive Rebounding Quality, 50th percentile Crafted Offensive Rebounding Quality).

I like Wade as a realistic MLE candidate.

Here is his Crafted profile: https://craftednba.com/players/dean-wade

[mystargtr34]

Wade would be a great get scott. It feels like every year he’s near the top of net ratings, not just this year.

He would be a great backup forward and could cover both the 4 and 3 off the bench.

[rankingtear]

Dean Wade is an unrestricted free agent, for those scouting for veteran PF depth.

He may not be able to be a 30 mpg starter... but he's one of few PF candidates who can shoot (37% career 3P shooter), play defense (97th percentile crafted DPM) and rebound (88th percentile Crafted Defensive Rebounding Quality, 50th percentile Crafted Offensive Rebounding Quality).

I like Wade as a realistic MLE candidate.

Here is his Crafted profile: https://craftednba.com/players/dean-wade

Not a free agent.

[scott]

Not a free agent.

Sorry, you are right... I was looking one year ahead at the cap table.

Bummer, because he'd be a really nice role player for us.

[timtonymanu]

I think the cavs can beat Miami but Miami will always be a tough draw for anyone. They have a great coach and have players who have played in the finals before. Interested to see if Miami can take game 1.

[mystargtr34]

So apparently Ty Jerome is a FA this summer and Cavs don’t have his bird rights?

He would be a great 3rd guard behind Castle and Fox.

Averaged 12.5-2.5-3.4 in 20 MPG on crazy efficiency. 44% from 3 too. Good size.

[timtonymanu]

Welp as soon as I posted that, Cleveland goes on a run lol

[rankingtear]

Jacquez and Jovic going from the most promising young players to unplayable is a surprise.

[exstatic]

Jacquez and Jovic going from the most promising young players to unplayable is a surprise.

Not really for Jaquez. He was another in a long line of older draftees that show out in year one, then the league figures them out and they all it disappear.

[BatManu20]

Sengun taking a hot, steamy shit all over "DPOY" Draymond. Remember when we drafted Joshua Primo over that guy? Lol. Good times.

[Dejounte]

Sengun taking a hot, steamy shit all over "DPOY" Draymond. Remember when we drafted Joshua Primo over that guy? Lol. Good times.
Uhh Draymond is way past his DPOY days…

[mystargtr34]

Jabari is going to have to play 25-30 minutes a night this series just to space the floor.

[KobesAchilles]

Uhh Draymond is way past his DPOY days…
Isn’t he the betting favorite this year?

[mystargtr34]

Ime let that go on way too long.

[LeBowen]

Rockets don't have enough firepower if Green isn't hot, but he's too unreliable.

[lefty20]

Amen doing everything he can to help the Dubs.

[Robz4000]

Rockets playing retarded on both sides tbh.

[Dex]

Warriors vs. Rockets?

Is it possible for both teams to lose?

[baseline bum]

Damn was really expecting more out of the Rockets

[DAF86]

Damn was really expecting more out of the Rockets

I don't know why, though. You are really high on their future and I just don't see it. They built a team with no franchise player, they will never reach the heights they need to reach in the playoffs because of that. Unless they pull some weird 2004 Pistons shit, they basically fucked themselves over by building a good team with no true #1. They'll be pretenders for the next decade or so.

They might beat the Dubs, they might even make the WCF, but I will never take them seriously as championship contenders.

[scott]

This is the kind of Rockets performance that, should it carry on for four games, may lead them to making some rash decisions this offseason (like overpaying for KD)

Hoping it continues, tbh

[DAF86]

This is the kind of Rockets performance that, should it carry on for four games, may lead them to making some rash decisions this offseason (like overpaying for KD)

Hoping it continues, tbh

It's not like standing pat will do them any good. They need to find a franchise player somehow.

[baseline bum]

I don't know why, though. You are really high on their future and I just don't see it. They built a team with no franchise player, they will never reach the heights they need to reach in the playoffs because of that. Unless they pull some weird 2004 Pistons shit, they basically fucked themselves over by building a good team with no true #1. They'll be pretenders for the next decade or so.

They might beat the Dubs, they might even make the WCF, but I will never take them seriously as championship contenders.

I'm high on them because of Amen Thompson. Pretty dogshit tonight though

[DAF86]

I'm high on them because of Amen Thompson. Pretty dogshit tonight though

The kid is fun to watch, but with his complete lack of shooting you can't really expect him to lead a team with championship aspirations. If we're being honest, the kid probably isn't even a top 3 option on a championship team.

[Dex]

Steph Curry is a basketball wizard, tbh

[DAF86]

There's no chance Gui Santos isn't related to Anderson Varejao.

[DAF86]

For being part of a dynasty, Curry and Dryamond have always been laughably bad at taking care of the ball. They have some of the most shocking unforced turnovers ever

[Robz4000]

For being part of a dynasty, Curry and Dryamond have always been laughably bad at taking care of the ball. They have some of the most shocking unforced turnovers ever

Spurs and Clippers playing each other in the first round in 2015 and KD being a bitch really changed the course of NBA history tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Good game right now.

[Raven]

amen thompson with some legit stone hands tbh

[Robz4000]

If the Rockets can't complete this comeback they don't win this series tbh.

[BatManu20]

Uhh Draymond is way past his DPOY days…

He was just named 1 of the 3 Finalists for DPOY today and is literally the betting favorite to win it right now.

[baseline bum]

Jalen Green is a big reason I think I'd trade the pick if the Spurs land #2 through #4 if they can get a good vet like TMIII. I still remember when Green was supposed to be a can't miss talent.

[itzsoweezee]

Amen with absolutely no touch. This dude looks like Rudy Gobert trying to make a layup

[Robz4000]

That blown challenge will be the difference imo.

[Robz4000]

Jalen Green is a big reason I think I'd trade the pick if the Spurs land #2 through #4 if they can get a good vet like TMIII. I still remember when Green was supposed to be a can't miss talent.

I'd want more than TMIII tbh.

[baseline bum]

I'd want more than TMIII tbh.

IDK Bailey is scary to take at #3 or #4 and I still don't see how Harper is supposed to be so can't miss when he couldn't take his team to the tournament, especially now that it's at 68 teams.

[baseline bum]

God Jalen Green is awful :lol

[TekXX]

lol Fuck Houston

[timtonymanu]

Is Dillon Brooks about to be part of two teams that lost to a 7th seed? :lol

[Robz4000]

IDK Bailey is scary to take at #3 or #4 and I still don't see how Harper is supposed to be so can't miss when he couldn't take his team to the tournament, especially now that it's at 68 teams.

I'm all for trading the pick but as much as I like TMIII he doesn't have the upside tbh.

[Robz4000]

Rockets might get swept imo.

[baseline bum]

I'm all for trading the pick but as much as I like TMIII he doesn't have the upside tbh.

I mean the whole point of trading the pick for the vet is you're trading upside for known production. If it's pick #2 I'm asking for Murphy and NOP's pick but if it's #3 or #4 I'd probably be happy with Murphy and the Pels taking Vassell's contract off our hands.

[mystargtr34]

The only teams that will beat the warriors in the West is OKC, Denver and Clippers.

The Lakers are a good matchup for the Warriors because they are awful defensively with Luka Reeves and LeBron on the court together. I still don’t trust Minny against them either.

[Robz4000]

I mean the whole point of trading the pick for the vet is you're trading upside for known production. If it's pick #2 I'm asking for Murphy and NOP's pick but if it's #3 or #4 I'd probably be happy with Murphy and the Pels taking Vassell's contract off our hands.

Think in that case I'd rather take a swing on KD assuming he comes on a discount.

[Robz4000]

The only teams that will beat the warriors in the West is OKC, Denver and Clippers.

The Lakers are a good matchup for the Warriors because they are awful defensively with Luka Reeves and LeBron on the court together. I still don’t trust Minny against them either.

Honestly think the Lakers would beat the Dubs since they'd get the whistles.

[baseline bum]

Think in that case I'd rather take a swing on KD assuming he comes on a discount.

There's no way I'm trading that pick for KD man. The Atlanta pick yeah, assuming it doesn't luck into the top 4. But I'm not trading the Spurs pick for Durant unless the team gets really bad luck and it drops to #10 or something. Murphy can shoot and is on a cheap contract for his level of talent for four more years and he'll be 25 next year so could be a long term piece.

[Robz4000]

There's no way I'm trading that pick for KD man. The Atlanta pick yeah, assuming it doesn't luck into the top 4. But I'm not trading the Spurs pick for Durant unless the team gets really bad luck and it drops to #10 or something. Murphy can shoot and is on a cheap contract for his level of talent for four more years and he'll be 25 next year so could be a long term piece.

Suns would have to give up more than KD but it has the added benefit of lessening the value of the Suns' picks Houston has.

[Spurs Homer]

Tried telling djohn….

we have seen this movie before…the rockets will give away one of the first two games…might battle back but then the warrior-refs will gift a game to the dubs…

by game 5-6..rockets will start playing hard but it will be too little too late…

giving away games to these front running phaggots with the refs in their pockets is suicide….

[DAF86]

There's no way I'm trading that pick for KD man. The Atlanta pick yeah, assuming it doesn't luck into the top 4. But I'm not trading the Spurs pick for Durant unless the team gets really bad luck and it drops to #10 or something. Murphy can shoot and is on a cheap contract for his level of talent for four more years and he'll be 25 next year so could be a long term piece.

I would love Trey Murphy on the Spurs, and yeah, considering age, I would rather have Murphy over KD. The thing with that kid is injuries, though. In 4 seasons, he has played over 62 games only once.

[exstatic]

Jalen Green is a big reason I think I'd trade the pick if the Spurs land #2 through #4 if they can get a good vet like TMIII. I still remember when Green was supposed to be a can't miss talent.

Yeah, but he came from that shit farm, GLI. That he was the best to come out of that non-developmental waiting room shows what a shit show it really was.

The NBA says the Lakers are still title contenders. Do you believe them? If not, why would you buy into GLI hype? It’s the same apparatchiks.

[Robz4000]

:lol OT but Chuck is cut throat, laughing at a Hawks fan that tore his ACL trying to make a layup

[lefty]

There's no chance Gui Santos isn't related to Anderson Varejao.
Yep

[Mr. Body]

FvV sucking is one thing. He chucks. But he can get hot, I guess.

Jalen Green is simply terrible. One play near the end he was just ball watching when he should have been guarding transition. Gave up a free dunk off the rebound. I think Udoka is going to kill him.

[Robz4000]

FvV sucking is one thing. He chucks. But he can get hot, I guess.

Jalen Green is simply terrible. One play near the end he was just ball watching when he should have been guarding transition. Gave up a free dunk off the rebound. I think Udoka is going to kill him.

Saw that too. Not sure they can bench him though, they're gonna struggle to score as it is.

[gilmor2002]

The only teams that will beat the warriors in the West is OKC, Denver and Clippers.

The Lakers are a good matchup for the Warriors because they are awful defensively with Luka Reeves and LeBron on the court together. I still don’t trust Minny against them either.

Minny can beat Lakers or Warriors. Not sure about Clippers or Nuggets..

[spurraider21]

They're doing it the right way and their front office deserves this.
They received their franchise player when he was 21 and he developed into the best guard in the league there.
Looking at minutes per game this season, 2nd-7th were all drafted by OKC except Hartenstein.
From 8th to 18th, just Caruso was traded for, they got Joe as a reclamation project after Sixers got rid of him, everyone else was drafted by them.
Their coach joined their G-league team at 29 and worked his way up through the ranks.

If it wasn't OKC, everyone would be loving what they did.
And they did it with just two years of tanking, went right back to 40 wins in the third season.
the Joe and Wiggins extensions already look like insane values

[mystargtr34]

Minny can beat Lakers or Warriors. Not sure about Clippers or Nuggets..

Hope you are right I have to see it to believe it

[Dejounte]

That was quite the defensive clinic the Warriors team put forth with all guys 1-3 (sometimes 1-4) being 6’5” and under…

[Sugus]

Don't want to take too much away from a Game 1, but that must've been a demoralizing loss for Rockettes fans. How can you cope with the flashbacks, getting shafted over and over again by the same dudes? :lol

[RC_Drunkford]

Not really for Jaquez. He was another in a long line of older draftees that show out in year one, then the league figures them out and they all it disappear.

The main reason is that he‘s fucking his coaches ex-wife tbh

[exstatic]

The main reason is that he‘s fucking his coaches ex-wife tbh

Did Brandon Podziemski fuck his coaches ex-wife? Did Chris Duarte? It’s a common recent dynamic that 22/23 YOs get drafted, show out for a year,then fall off. Besides, I think Riles would rip Spo a new one if he weren’t playing the best players.

[KobesAchilles]

Jalen Green is a big reason I think I'd trade the pick if the Spurs land #2 through #4 if they can get a good vet like TMIII. I still remember when Green was supposed to be a can't miss talent.
JG is a product of his environment. He had all the tools to be a pretty damn good player. Instead the Rockets just wanted him to be a chucker who played no defense. His first couple of seasons (I’ve seen quite a few Rocket games here) was about as painful to watch as I can remember any sports team. It was basically whoever got the rebound dribbles up the court and launches a 3 pointer. There was zero movement on offense, zero structure, and zero accountability as a team. I knew right there and then that JG was going to fall by the wayside.

Now eventually they got Ime but I fear it was too late for him. He was already behind mentally in the game but when you add all the horrible habits he learned on top of him not knowing how to play basketball, well he never really had a chance. His only hope is that he matures and has a wake up call. But it’s not going to be on Houston. He’d be great on the Warriors though tbh or even the Lakers.

[BatManu20]

Jalen Green looked like hot shit in Game 1 but he's also always been an inconsistent player. He's the kind of guy who can look absolutely horrible one game and then play like an All-Star the next, so I'm not writing him off just yet. Could easily have a big bounce-back game tomorrow.

Regardless though, Houston's problem all season has been their inability to score the ball consistently, so this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Their lack of a true #1 option Offensively really hurts them. And their $43M/year "leader" in FVV shitting the bed last night with his 11 points on 4-19 shooting really compounded things offensively.

I think they bounce back in Game 2 (cause they have to or this series is a wrap), but they also kinda got fucked by having to face Golden State in the First Round, who are not a true #7 Seed. They're arguably the best Defensive team in the league since adding Jimmy Butler and are now 23-7 since acquiring him as well. Had they had him all season long, they would've been a top-4 Seed tbh.

[R. DeMurre]

I love seeing Derrick White succeed, even if it brings on PTSD flashbacks from the season where Pop refused to start White and Murray in the back court together, and instead gave big minutes to an undersized defensive liability SG named Bryn Forbes, a move that seemed to defy common sense, all of NBA history, & all advanced stats.

[scott]

JG is a product of his environment. He had all the tools to be a pretty damn good player. Instead the Rockets just wanted him to be a chucker who played no defense. His first couple of seasons (I’ve seen quite a few Rocket games here) was about as painful to watch as I can remember any sports team. It was basically whoever got the rebound dribbles up the court and launches a 3 pointer. There was zero movement on offense, zero structure, and zero accountability as a team. I knew right there and then that JG was going to fall by the wayside.

Now eventually they got Ime but I fear it was too late for him. He was already behind mentally in the game but when you add all the horrible habits he learned on top of him not knowing how to play basketball, well he never really had a chance. His only hope is that he matures and has a wake up call. But it’s not going to be on Houston. He’d be great on the Warriors though tbh or even the Lakers.

Hmmm... sounds familiar

[spurraider21]

The main reason is that he‘s fucking his coaches ex-wife tbh
cant believe people believe every twitter tabloid story ffs

[Mr. Body]

JG is a product of his environment. He had all the tools to be a pretty damn good player. Instead the Rockets just wanted him to be a chucker who played no defense. His first couple of seasons (I’ve seen quite a few Rocket games here) was about as painful to watch as I can remember any sports team. It was basically whoever got the rebound dribbles up the court and launches a 3 pointer. There was zero movement on offense, zero structure, and zero accountability as a team. I knew right there and then that JG was going to fall by the wayside.

Now eventually they got Ime but I fear it was too late for him. He was already behind mentally in the game but when you add all the horrible habits he learned on top of him not knowing how to play basketball, well he never really had a chance. His only hope is that he matures and has a wake up call. But it’s not going to be on Houston. He’d be great on the Warriors though tbh or even the Lakers.

This sounds like GSW fans swearing Kuminga or Wiseman were just not brought around correctly and the teams sucked at developing them.

Na. Sometimes players just suck and aren't capable of doing more than they're currently doing. Hope and dreams are not real and Jalen Green has always been a AAU low IQ low effort player.

[KobesAchilles]

This sounds like GSW fans swearing Kuminga or Wiseman were just not brought around correctly and the teams sucked at developing them.

Na. Sometimes players just suck and aren't capable of doing more than they're currently doing. Hope and dreams are not real and Jalen Green has always been a AAU low IQ low effort player.
Yeah except it’s nothing like that. Golden State is a championship team with lots of players with championship experience and they have a great coach and great leadership in the locker room. Houston had none of that.

Those years Hou was winning like 20 something games a season. They had an owner who came in and got rid of the veteran coach, every single veteran player, and hired the worst GM and coach combo in the league at the time besides the Wizards. I get that nobody here watched Hou, the only reason I did is bc tix were 5 bucks and I always thought to myself was well I have 5 dollars :lol

But the coach had zero offensive system. It was a shit show and every time I watched I was appalled at how badly this team played and was coach. They had KPJ running point ffs. Christian Wood was their best player. It was bad ownership, bad FO, and bad coaching. Literally the opposite of the Warriors. If a player fails in the Warrior system with Steph Curry getting double teamed, a man always glued to Klay (back when he played for them) and Draymond spoon feeding people shots then that is on them. Plus Kerr is a great coach.

Im not sure if JG would be an all star or something. He has the tools to become one. Maybe he would’ve stayed the same player. But he would’ve had a better shot at learning basketball and learning good habits on a winning team with structure, good coaching, and accountability. To me, JG is almost the exact same player as Andrew Wiggins. And Wiggins was a garbage player in Minny who eventually learned how to play basketball in G St.

[ginobilized]

That was quite the defensive clinic the Warriors team put forth with all guys 1-3 (sometimes 1-4) being 6’5” and under…

That was my kind of game. The Warriors defense was so dialed in and I was kind of shocked that they could sustain that like they did. Best defensive display I've seen this season.

[scott]

Gonna be backbreaking if DET chokes this one away as well. They've been the better team both games, but the lights are shining too bright.

[scott]

Brunson is such a foul baiting bitch

[skin27]

Shroder the killer

[scott]

Dennis Schroeder delivering clutch playoff dubs. Who saw it coming?

[LeBowen]

If this roster is the best Knicks could do after all those trades, they're in for a bad time a few years down the reoad.

[Dex]

Looks like Westbrick showed up tonight for Denver

[lefty20]

Patty Thrills looks to be in prime towel waiving form. Good on ya m8!

[gilmor2002]

I'd like Detriot.. esp Duren and Canningham

[DAF86]

Jokic with a lot of dumb mistakes on that last quarter, including that last shot instead of passing it to a wide open teammate.

[Bill_Brasky]

:claw is on form... not quite as good defensively as he once was but best he's looked in a long time.

[cjw]

Three guys Sixers gave max contracts to won tonight

Wow was that a vintage Kawhi performance

[R. DeMurre]

Detroit got their first playoff win tonight since 2008... that is a pretty wild fact. They've missed the playoffs in 14 of the last 16 years, and in the two where they did make it, got swept in the first round both times.

[lefty20]

Playoff Nephew don't fuck around. Just gotta wonder how long his knee will hold up if he's gonna be required to put in this kinda effort almost every other night.

[Robz4000]

Playoff Nephew don't fuck around. Just gotta wonder how long his knee will hold up if he's gonna be required to put in this kinda effort almost every other night.

I give it five more games tbh.

[mystargtr34]

Playoff Kawhi back in Jordan mode like 2017 and 2019 playoffs. How many games before his knee implodes is the question.

[lefty]

Kawhi’s efficiency was crazy

[lefty20]

Just saw the Thursday schedule... Nuggets vs Clips is on NBA TV and Thunder vs Grizz is on TNT

Fire the dumb fuck who set that shit up cuz that is some Nico Harrison lvl mismanagement.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Playoff Nephew don't fuck around. Just gotta wonder how long his knee will hold up if he's gonna be required to put in this kinda effort almost every other night.

Clips may have figured out the formula. He only played in 37 games this year so he may be able to handle the post season. At the end of Big Dave's career that's what I thought the Spurs should do, let him rest until the All Star break then use the last 30 games to get into game shape and rythym. It's all about the playoffs, baby!!! Having said that hopefully Playoff Harden will rear his ugly head and sink the Clippers even with Playoff Kawhi doing his thing.

[quentin_compson]

Kawhi is the greatest basketball robot of all time - minus the maintenance and repair issues, of course.

[exstatic]

Clips may have figured out the formula. He only played in 37 games this year so he may be able to handle the post season. At the end of Big Dave's career that's what I thought the Spurs should do, let him rest until the All Star break then use the last 30 games to get into game shape and rythym. It's all about the playoffs, baby!!! Having said that hopefully Playoff Harden will rear his ugly head and sink the Clippers even with Playoff Kawhi doing his thing.

I don’t think it will matter. He load manages all season, but as soon as the playoffs get a round or two deep,he breaks down. It’s not a cumulative rest thing, it’s a too many games in a short period thing. Some time in the second round,he’ll lose his lift.

[CGD]

Kawhi is amazing, wow. I wish him good health this offseason. Honestly think they can come out the West if so.

[Ice009]

I just watched the game, and as I've said the past few years, when Kawhi is healthy, he's still easily a top 3 player in the NBA. Fucking monster of efficiency. Back in the 2021 playoffs (last time he was fully really healthy IMO) before he tore his ACL, he was having one of the most efficient playoffs ever.
I also said if he were healthy, the Clippers probably win 1-2 Championships before now IMO. Too bad for him and the Clippers that his body hasn't held up. Let's see how he goes this playoffs. Even if healthy, it will be a hard task for them to win it, but they will have a chance if his body holds up with him playing well.

[R. DeMurre]

I just watched the game, and as I've said the past few years, when Kawhi is healthy, he's still easily a top 3 player in the NBA. Fucking monster of efficiency. Back in the 2021 playoffs (last time he was fully really healthy IMO) before he tore his ACL, he was having one of the most efficient playoffs ever.
I also said if he were healthy, the Clippers probably win 1-2 Championships before now IMO. Too bad for him and the Clippers that his body hasn't held up. Let's see how he goes this playoffs. Even if healthy, it will be a hard task for them to win it, but they will have a chance if his body holds up with him playing well.

I think people tend to forget how many legacies were affected by the Bubble Championship of 2020. If Kawhi and the Clippers had won it that year, he would've been tied at 3 titles with LeBron and Steph. It was viewed as an upset at the time, but now I think it's seen more as one of the earliest examples of Jokic's greatness.

[Ice009]

The bubble messed up a lot. Some teams didn't take it seriously. I don't know, I just don't like that bubble year. Playing without fans made a huge difference as some players might/would have buckled playing on the other team's home court with their fans against them, but I think were able to play better than they would have due to not having to play real road games. I feel it let some guys off the hook.

Kawhi was also tired in game 6 and 7 of that Denver series (Nuggets were great, though, and that series is why I still have a decent amount of respect for Jamal Murray's game) carrying the Clippers without a lot of help that year. His teammates weren't ready for prime time at that point. They were ready the following year, but unfortunately, his injuries cost them a real shot at the Championship which they did have. I would have loved to have seen how Giannis would have went if he had to face an in-form Kawhi and Clippers in the finals instead of the Suns.

[Brazil]

Healthy POs Kawhi is something else tbh... dude is a beast

[Brazil]

On the other news Gui Santos is not related to Varejao but I can understand the doubt :lol

[Jordan Jackson]

Clippers and Nuggets fighting for the opportunity to get railed by the Thunder.

Barring some unforeseen events, this looks like some combination of CAVs/Celtics/ vs Thunder.

Warriors defense is elite too, but I just don’t think they have the legs to get there.

[lefty]

The opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs averaged 4.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched in 25 years and marking a 17% increase from last year, per Colincsalao

The most-watched game was Magic vs. Celtics on ABC, which drew 6.69 million viewers 🔥

[Ice009]

Interesting that the Magic Vs Celtics game drew that much. Is there a lot of Celtics and Magic fans around?

I should mention, Paulo was pretty darn good game 1. He showed out.

[Dex]

Me watching OKC vs. Memphis:

https://media1.tenor.com/m/EkVi44wa6EkAAAAC/stand-by-me-dead-body.gif

[mo7888]

Me watching OKC vs. Memphis:

https://media1.tenor.com/m/EkVi44wa6EkAAAAC/stand-by-me-dead-body.gif

Yup...they're beating the brakes off on Memphis. Is this Memphis team really gonna go forward with Ja and JJJ on max contracts?

[DAF86]

Memphis crashing out on these playoffs could be good for us. Maybe they do something drastic and become one less team we have to deal with.

[Dex]

Memphis crashing out on these playoffs could be good for us. Maybe they do something drastic and become one less team we have to deal with.

I think that writing is on the wall...the "Big 3" they've put together doesn't seem like a contender, Ja is not reliable, and firing their head coach before the playoffs is probably just the start of cleaning house.

[Ice009]

So, do you guys think firing Jenkins was a mistake? Does anyone still want this Finnish coach? They really screwed the team firing Jenkins and also screwed Tuomas Iisalo putting him in this situation to start his NBA coaching career.

[CGD]

Well In the other game Milwaukee is complete ass.

[Ice009]

Well In the other game Milwaukee is complete ass.

Is Lillard playing? If so, how was he able to return so quickly?

[Dex]

Is Lillard playing? If so, how was he able to return so quickly?

Apparently he was "cleared" by Mayo Clinic and team doctors, but still feels like they are flirting with fire.

Glad we are in a position to let Wemby get healthy and ready to be 100% next season.

[timtonymanu]

Where does Giannis play next? No way he sticks around for this shitshow

[scott]

Memphis crashing out on these playoffs could be good for us. Maybe they do something drastic and become one less team we have to deal with.

Kind of feels like MEM should completely blow it up, right? They should be able to get a pretty nice return for Ja, JJJ and Bane individually and they still have some other pieces that should net a nice return. Aldama is RFA, but I assume you can S&T an RFA as well? He'd get some nice assets back, and then have a bunch of decent role players on super cheap deals that teams in apron territory would pay a pretty penny too.

MEM could go full OKC, sell off everyone, and build a massive war chest with which to rebuild... with that said seems like that Franchise being in Memphis just needs any excuse possible to move somewhere else. Nashville Grizzlies?

[Ice009]

Apparently he was "cleared" by Mayo Clinic and team doctors, but still feels like they are flirting with fire.

Glad we are in a position to let Wemby get healthy and ready to be 100% next season.

I'm shocked that he's been allowed to play. I hope he's OK.

Did he play well (I'm guessing not)?

[ginobilized]

It will be interesting to see what transpires in Memphis. Not sure what their plan will be. Kleiman was Exec of the Year in 2022, so he must have some credibility. Maybe he was just getting ahead of the house cleaning by firing Jenkins. Hard to say.
Aldama would be a good to great piece for us if he's not a total whack job. That dust up with Bane was pretty odd, but, stuff like that happens sometimes.
I wonder how high they could climb in the draft by dangling Ja or JJJ as trade pieces?

[gilmor2002]

Clippers and Nuggets fighting for the opportunity to get railed by the Thunder.

Barring some unforeseen events, this looks like some combination of CAVs/Celtics/ vs Thunder.

Warriors defense is elite too, but I just don’t think they have the legs to get there.

Cavs wont get pass the Pacers

[Gibbz]

lol grizzlies

[Ice009]

Cavs wont get pass the Pacers

Why do you say that? You don't think the Cavs are better than the Pacers? I think the Cavs should get past the Pacers if they're healthy.

[weeks]

these successful challenges in the lakers game. lakerref getting exposed

[itzsoweezee]

The reffing in this lakers game is embarrassing. They are lucky Minnesota only has two challenges

[Dex]

The reffing in this lakers game is embarrassing. They are lucky Minnesota only has two challenges

Lakers got gifted Luka, do you really think the NBA is going to let LA get beat in the first round?

They have millions of dollars on the line forcing Lebron vs. Curry in the 2nd round.

[itzsoweezee]

Anthony Edwards is playing like he’s not built for this. Just really passive

[The Truth #6]

Crazy how Randle was their best player.

[DAF86]

Anthony Edwards is playing like he’s not built for this. Just really passive

The dude got crazy hype last season. He's a bit overrated, imho.