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[Chicagojk]

surprised by the Philly win in the series.  I did not watch much of that series.  When healthy, that Philly team is pretty good.   I love having two insanely quick guards.   They just cause so many fits.    They can be dangerous if healthy.   The if healthy part is the tough part.   Paul George is no longer a top player in the league but all they need is another month of good play.  Embid is not a top 5 player any longer, but they just need another month of good play.   We will see.

I should have seen the Celtics thing coming...maybe not this early though.   They had a fantastic year but it was probably too much to expect Tatum to last thru a grueling playoff series with such few games this year.   This summer will be good for him.  He showed he still is good.  He just needs this summer to continue pushing himself.   Boston is positioned well.   They should be a contender next year.  With that being said, I would definitely be calling Stevens to have him turn me down.

[dirkfansince1998]

https://x.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/2049484667896627612

Not fixing their shooting or playmaking issues but if he signs for the BAE or less that's a great deal for the Pistons. Always been a great defender. Seemingly improved his shooting touch. Was one of the key players for Germany in the last two big tournament wins (world cup and euro baskets).

[Mavs2021]

Stewart and Mo Wagner on the same court in a game 7. Do they have the national guard on high alert?

[loki]

https://x.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/2049484667896627612

Not fixing their shooting or playmaking issues but if he signs for the BAE or less that's a great deal for the Pistons. Always been a great defender. Seemingly improved his shooting touch. Was one of the key players for Germany in the last two big tournament wins (world cup and euro baskets).

Seems like a great opportunity to take a flyer on Holland. The Mavs desperately need perimeter defenders and he's one of the best. He'll only be 21 next year so there's still time to develop the shot.

[dirkfansince1998]

Baring a miracle that's three consecutive first round exits for the Magic. Still a young core but that's probably as far as Banchero will ever lead a team as a first option. They need to make some changes and it starts with the coach. Mosley is not it. Dreadful half court offense. No spacing. If they cannot score in transition the possession ends with a heavily contested late clock iso jumpshot.

[RasheedsBigWhiteSpot]

Baring a miracle that's three consecutive first round exits for the Magic. Still a young core but that's probably as far as Banchero will ever lead a team as a first option. They need to make some changes and it starts with the coach. Mosley is not it. Dreadful half court offense. No spacing. If they cannot score in transition the possession ends with a heavily contested late clock iso jumpshot.

I hate Moseley's sideline demeanor. There's so many times his team looked lost, especially in the halfcourt, and he'd just stand there with his arms crossed. I kept waiting for him to call out plays or create energy by being animated, but, nope, nothing. I think he's a top tier assistant, but not really head coach material.

[Scott41theMavs]

Looks like Spida and Beard are going to ride JA's coattails into the second round.

[Chicagojk]

Inside the nba goes off the rails on their gone fishing graphic.. wow

https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/205...16889?s=61

[HoosierDaddyKid]

https://africa.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4...d-flopping


This sounds like sour grapes to me. What do you guys think?

[HoosierDaddyKid]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7251029...ey-wagner/?


Big changes coming in the Magic Kingdom?

[HoosierDaddyKid]

https://x.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/2051157443812462709


Oh no, he didn't.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

https://x.com/BasketNews_com/status/2051226813309780052

Crazy stat..

[HoosierDaddyKid]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4867...-5-seasons


Black Monday for Jamahl Mosley.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

https://africa.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4...d-flopping


This sounds like sour grapes to me. What do you guys think?

Isn't Jaylen Brown a flat Earther?

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Isn't Jaylen Brown a flat Earther?

Nope. Just Kyrie.

[Chicagojk]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4867...-5-seasons


Black Monday for Jamahl Mosley.

Everyone knew this was coming.  A change had to be made.   Bigger questions are ahead for the Magic.  They pretty much have their team.   It will be tough to do a lot of trades with that team.

The big ? is Paolo is suppose to be a top 10 player in the NBA but was not this year.  If he is, even with a weird roster, things would look much better.    It was pretty ugly watching him this year, but there is a better player in there.   

Suggs is also another ?.  I like him, but he has been hurt a lot.   Him making around 30 million for the next five years is tough.  Ideally he is your 4th best player who does a lot of winning things.  Paying 30 million for that is tough.   

Add questions on shooting, Center pretty average and worries Franz (health too) and Paolo can get the best of our each other are also big questions.

[cow]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4867...-5-seasons


Black Monday for Jamahl Mosley.

Bring him home and let the Luka recruiting begin.

[Smitty]

Minnesota's Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, barring any setback pregame, per ESPN sources. Just 9 days removed from his left knee injury, and after the team had expected him to return midseries, Edwards has received medical clearance and will get final sign-off after his pregame routine.

[dirkfansince1998]

Wemby with 7 blocks in the first half. Playoff record is 10.

Edit: New record. 11 with six minutes left in the 4th quarter. But the Wolves seemingly found a way to limit his impact around the rim. Randle is going for the Gortat screen/offensive foul on every single play now.

[cow]

Ant tried to throw that game away, literally.  Not sure why you don't call a timeout for the final play.  Props to Minny for stealing one and take advantage of an off Wemby night.