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RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Mavs2019 - 12-01-2020
(12-01-2020, 03:54 PM)SleepingHero Wrote:And that should be the final nail in the "doing business with Danny Ainge"-coffin. I bet the Mavs were the first team he called to try and dump that contract. Probably offered to take on DFS, Kleber and THJ out of the goodness of his heart.(12-01-2020, 08:15 AM)Kammrath Wrote: I predicted his body would start breaking down in his new contract.......Really think the Mavs dodged a huge bullet.....Not surprised Ainge has been trying to trade him.....We'll see.
Kemba was fine until that knee injury last season in January. It seems he cannot recover from it. Awful luck.
Players are fools to play hurt for Ainge, cause there is no pot of gold at the end of that rainbow. At least Kemba got paid, Thomas was truly screwed. Probably lost 80M due to his decision to play hurt.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Hypermav - 12-02-2020
https://lakersdaily.com/report-lakers-could-be-targeting-kawhi-leonard-and-paul-george-next-season/
Really...
https://www.hawksquawk.net/topic/432788-the-definitive-trae-young-write-up-maybe-the-best-that-has-been-written-on-him-so-far/
So this guy writes a 42 page dissertation on Luka vs Trae. These poor souls can't let it go. Author is anonymous but claims he is not a Hawks fan. Who would write such a thing and not be a Hawks or Traestan. I think his point is more that Trae is equal to Luka and the media hype is what carries Luka to almost be overrated in comparison. I disagree, but I only have to defend a 6'7" All NBA first teamer wonder boy. Consensus MVP pole position with betting odds. Consensus leader in who you would want to start your team with player.
I could have just linked to the article but wanted to show the Hawks fan responses.
Tyrell Terry equal to Trae comparisons should be written
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - david75090 - 12-02-2020
Those Hawks fans act as if Luka has been playing with some sort of all-star team in Dallas.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Tyler - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 11:05 AM)Hypermav Wrote: So this guy writes a 42 page dissertation on Luka vs Trae.
As I've said many times, the simplest way to tell who is the better player is to note who people most compare their guy to. Even the biggest stans always look forward, not backward. For example, LeBron is compared against the all-time greats. Luka is already in the discussion around the league with superstars like LeBron. And Hawks fans are freaking obsessed with measuring Trae against Luka. The pecking order couldn't be more clear.
I like Trae. But his fans really need to let it go. I can see a situation where he's eventually a free agent and wants a fresh start with a fan base that likes him for who he is and is not constantly talking about who he is not. That has to get really tiresome.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Kammrath - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 11:05 AM)Hypermav Wrote: Trae is equal to Luka
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RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - ItsGoTime - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 12:26 PM)Tyler Wrote: I can see a situation where he's eventually a free agent and wants a fresh start with a fan base that likes him for who he is and is not constantly talking about who he is not.He wouldn't get those comparisons here. Come on over Trae!
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Jason Terry - 12-02-2020
Kemba Walker id looking like a huge bust for Boston. Troubling signs on his long term health. We sure dodged a bullet on him
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Mavs2019 - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 02:11 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: Kemba Walker id looking like a huge bust for Boston. Troubling signs on his long term health. We sure dodged a bullet on him
It´s our secret skill.
All the guys that turn us down in free agency, turn to sh**. Unfortunately all the guys we do eventually sign, turn to sh**, too.
Maybe that´s why FAs ghost us. We have bad juju.
It´s the Mavs curse.
Though given that Kleber and Boban are doing alright, the curse is clearly domestic. It does not effect international FAs.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - ItsGoTime - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 02:11 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: Kemba Walker id looking like a huge bust for Boston. Troubling signs on his long term health. We sure dodged a bullet on himMaybe, or maybe Boston is too harsh on their PGs. Not that he is a big indication, but Kyrie left them in a hurry too. Hayward wanting to move on (not that he's a PG). Something is off in Boston.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - ClutchDirk - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 02:31 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote:Thomas broke down playing there also a few years back...(12-02-2020, 02:11 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: Kemba Walker id looking like a huge bust for Boston. Troubling signs on his long term health. We sure dodged a bullet on himMaybe, or maybe Boston is too harsh on their PGs. Not that he is a big indication, but Kyrie left them in a hurry too. Hayward wanting to move on (not that he's a PG). Something is off in Boston.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Hypermav - 12-02-2020
https://theathletic.com/news/lebron-james-lakers-contract-extension/C7P1yTblxj5O
If AD does the same, then Giannis is likely a no go to the Lakers. Probably can't get KL or PG either. (not that they would want PG)
Why now?
John Hollinger, senior NBA writer: Three reasons. First, James gets a raise for 2021-22 and 2022-23, because the eight percent raises on an extension are more than the recently updated projected salary cap increase. Second, James likely matches his contract term to that of Anthony Davis, whom most suspect will soon sign a three-year extension with an opt-out after the second year — when he's eligible for the 10-year veteran maximum of 35 percent of the cap. And finally, James can't sign for his max on anything longer: The over-38 Rule in the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement would take effect on a three-year extension.
What this means for the Lakers
Bill Oram, Lakers beat writer: James may well play beyond this contract extension and into his 40s, but this is him positioning himself to end his career with the Lakers. That is a tremendous amount of security for Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office, and a far greater commitment than James gave either of his other teams over the past decade. There will be no year-after-year hand-wringing over what must be done to keep LeBron happy. This pact is an endorsement of what the Lakers have already done to make him content. He has a superstar teammate with whom he can play out the rest of his prime and they should be in position to chase several more championships.
How might this impact Davis?
Danny Leroux, salary cap analyst: The most fascinating part of James’ extension is that it lowers the possibility of the Lakers’ insanely ambitious best-case scenario in 2021: If both James and Davis became free agents next summer, one or both could have taken a pay cut to open up cap space for a new addition and thanks to full Bird rights, they only would have needed to sacrifice for one year before going back up to their maximum. Davis could still do that if he signs a one-season contract this time but James doing so is now off the table.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - KillerLeft - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 03:16 PM)Hypermav Wrote: Probably can't get KL or PG either.
Can't speak for PG, but I wouldn't play for the Lakers at any level of compensation.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - BolsDamols - 12-02-2020
Trae is great, but I just can't take his numbers all that seriously when he is in the 4th quarter of a Houston game putting up stats where they are down 40 points
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - ItsGoTime - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 06:09 PM)BolsDamols Wrote: Trae is great, but I just can't take his numbers all that seriously when he is in the 4th quarter of a Houston game putting up stats where they are down 40 pointsWe'll see what he does this year with a couple more players that have some gravity. That jump from 6-9.5 three point attempts with a jump from 32% to 36% is VERY promising. Also the jump in FT% from 82-86% on 9.3 attempts would be nice on this team.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Hypermav - 12-02-2020
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-contract-extension-makes-it-nearly-impossible-for-lakers-to-make-space-for-giannis-antetokounmpo/
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RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Doncinomics - 12-02-2020
https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334300248743813125
Russ to WAS for Wall and a 1st
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Jason Terry - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 08:04 PM)Doncinomics Wrote: https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334300248743813125Smart trade for Houston. Best they could’ve hoped for.
Russ to WAS for Wall and a 1st
Buy stock in Houston strip clubs
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - WillE - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 08:10 PM)Jason Terry Wrote:(12-02-2020, 08:04 PM)Doncinomics Wrote: https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334300248743813125Smart trade for Houston. Best they could’ve hoped for.
Russ to WAS for Wall and a 1st
That bet depends on Wall's health, so we'll see how this plays out...
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - Mavs2019 - 12-02-2020
Quote:Jason Terry
(12-02-2020, 08:04 PM)Doncinomics Wrote: https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334300248743813125Smart trade for Houston. Best they could’ve hoped for.
Russ to WAS for Wall and a 1st
Buy stock in Houston strip clubs
LMAO. That Washington GM must be a Wizard. Gets Westbrook for a guy with a torn Achilles and a questionable lifestyle, who hasn´t played basketball in two years. That Rockets GM seems to make decisions based on message boards he reads about Westbrook.
Westbrook/Beal alone puts you in the play-offs in the East.
Re-uniting Cousins/Wall haha. Wall can´t play off the ball and shoot either, if that´s your assessment of Westbrook.
How is that supposed to make the Rockets better. Love it.
RE: AROUND the NBA: Dec 1 Camp, Dec 22 Tip-Off, 72 game schedule - LukaDrive - 12-02-2020
(12-02-2020, 08:58 PM)Mavs2019 Wrote:They're not trying to get better. This trade makes it obvious that they are tanking and harden will be gone tooQuote:Jason Terry
(12-02-2020, 08:04 PM)Doncinomics Wrote: https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/1334300248743813125Smart trade for Houston. Best they could’ve hoped for.
Russ to WAS for Wall and a 1st
Buy stock in Houston strip clubs
LMAO. That Washington GM must be a Wizard. Gets Westbrook for a guy with a torn Achilles and a questionable lifestyle, who hasn´t played basketball in two years. That Rockets GM seems to make decisions based on message boards he reads about Westbrook.
Westbrook/Beal alone puts you in the play-offs in the East.
Re-uniting Cousins/Wall haha. Wall can´t play off the ball and shoot either, if that´s your assessment of Westbrook.
How is that supposed to make the Rockets better. Love it.