Around the NBA, May 2026! (4 Viewers)

[SlyPokerDog]

<Insert May 1st NBA post here>

 

[blazerfan11]

<Insert May 1st NBA post here>

3 game sixes on May 1st:

Will the 8th seed Magic end the season for the #1 seed Pistons?

Will the Rockets force a game 7 in Los Angeles and a possible history-making comeback after being down 0-3 in the series?

 

[inconceivable]

We need Game 7s

 

[BigGameDamian]

We need Game 7s

Just not in the first round. Move it back to best of 5.

 

[kjironman1]

Just not in the first round. Move it back to best of 5.

I like them being 7 games.

 

[wizenheimer]

I'm pretty surprised the Wolves beat the Nuggets

 

[KingSpeed]

I'm pretty surprised the Wolves beat the Nuggets

It’s a bummer. Jokic vs Wemby would’ve been more fun.

 

[wizenheimer]

It’s a bummer. Jokic vs Wemby would’ve been more fun.

Wemby vs Gobert + Julius Randle + Naz Reid + Jaden McDaniels might be more interesting. The problem for the Wolves will be on the perimeter without Anthony Edwards

I think Castle+Fox+Vassell+Harper+Johnson+Champagnie may just overwhelm the Wolves perimeter players

 

[Cugel]

The Gobert trade was fair. He is an incredible defender. Every team he is on is a winner. Underrated.

 

[wizenheimer]

The Gobert trade was fair. He is an incredible defender. Every team he is on is a winner. Underrated.

the test of time often changes perspective. It seemed a high price the Wolves paid. It was to be sure, but Gobert has been great for them

for the Jazz though, this is what they got:



* Kessler and Keyonte George are good young players, but Kessler seems to be yet another big man who can't stay healthy. George is a solid scoring PG. Neither of these guys will be all-stars
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* Beasely & Vanderbilt (+Conley) were only in Utah for half of a season till they were traded for Westbrook and the Lakers 2027 first. Westbrook was immediately waived
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* Bolmaro played 14 games and was then out of the NBA
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* Patrick Beverley was traded that summer for Talen Horton-Tucker who was a role player over 120 games for Utah. He's been out of the league this season
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* Utah won't exercise the option to swap picks in the upcoming draft
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the rights for Will Riley were traded for Walter Clayton who was a throw-in of the Jaren Jackson trade

so, for the Jazz they traded Gobert for Kessler + Keyonte George + 2027 Wolves pick + 2027 Lakers pick + 2029 Wolves pick. Kind of looks like trading a quarter for 5 nickels

 

[blazerfan11]

the test of time often changes perspective. It seemed a high price the Wolves paid. It was to be sure, but Gobert has been great for them

for the Jazz though, this is what they got:

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* Kessler and Keyonte George are good young players, but Kessler seems to be yet another big man who can't stay healthy. George is a solid scoring PG. Neither of these guys will be all-stars
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* Beasely & Vanderbilt (+Conley) were only in Utah for half of a season till they were traded for Westbrook and the Lakers 2027 first. Westbrook was immediately waived
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* Bolmaro played 14 games and was then out of the NBA
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* Patrick Beverley was traded that summer for Talen Horton-Tucker who was a role player over 120 games for Utah. He's been out of the league this season
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* Utah won't exercise the option to swap picks in the upcoming draft
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the rights for Will Riley were traded for Walter Clayton who was a throw-in of the Jaren Jackson trade

so, for the Jazz they traded Gobert for Kessler + Keyonte George + 2027 Wolves pick + 2027 Lakers pick + 2029 Wolves pick. Kind of looks like trading a quarter for 5 nickels

In the NBA the quarters are worth a lot more than 5 nickels. Unless you already have a couple quarters.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'm pretty surprised the Wolves beat the Nuggets

This playoffs has severely dented the reputation of players from the former Yugoslavia

 

[kjironman1]

So this is what I’m talking about when I say there is value in making the playoffs.
Yes I believe the team needed the draft pick but there will be growth.

 

[BigGameDamian]

The Gobert trade was fair. He is an incredible defender. Every team he is on is a winner. Underrated.

The Rudy Gobart trade is a perfect example as of why some teams should take a big risk when doing trades. The Wolves mortgaged some future but it didn’t seem to hurt them all that much.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Should the Blazers be interested in Aaron Gordon if he becomes available?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Should the Blazers be interested in Aaron Gordon if he becomes available?

No. 5 years too late.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Should the Blazers be interested in Aaron Gordon if he becomes available?

How much of his shooting is from playing with one of the best passers of all time?

 

[THE HCP]

How much of his shooting is from playing with one of the best passers of all time?

ALL OF IT!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Pistons looking like the Hawks yesterday, except they're the #1 seed! Meanwhile the Magic are doing a Jimmy-Butler-Heat impression. Guess trading for Bane was the right move.

Jalen Duren was so close to securing a big contract, too.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Should the Blazers be interested in Aaron Gordon if he becomes available?

Only if they want the guy he replaced back in return.

 

[julius]

Should the Blazers be interested in Aaron Gordon if he becomes available?

sure, if Denver waived him and they can sign him to league min.

 

[ehizzy3]

The 1 and 2 seed of the east could both be eliminated in the first round. That would have to be a first for that?

 

[blazerfan11]

The 1 and 2 seed of the east could both be eliminated in the first round. That would have to be a first for that?

AI says yes it would be a first.

In the NBA Eastern Conference, the #1 and #2 seeds have never been eliminated in the first round in the same season

Key Facts on Top Seed Upsets:

• 1-Seed Eliminations (East): The No. 1 seeded Eastern Conference team has lost in the first round twice: 2012 (Bulls to 76ers) and 2023 (Bucks to Heat).
• 2-Seed Upsets: There have been five instances of a No. 7 seed beating a No. 2 seed since 1984.
• Historic Rarity: It was noted as a potential historic anomaly if both top seeds in a conference were to be eliminated in the opening round, a scenario that has not occurred in modern playoff history

Another search said the #1 had lost to the #8 Three times:
Yes, a #1 seed has lost to a #8 seed in the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs, and it has occurred three times in total since the 16-team format began in 1984. The most recent instance was in 2023 when the Miami Heat defeated the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Eastern Conference 8-over-1 Upsets:

• 1999: #8 New York Knicks defeated #1 Miami Heat (3-2 in a best-of-five lockout season).
• 2012: #8 Philadelphia 76ers defeated #1 Chicago Bulls (4-2).
• 2023: #8 Miami Heat defeated #1 Milwaukee Bucks (4-1). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Anyway, in 1999, 2012, and 2023, the Eastern Conference #2 did not lose to the 7th seed.

 

[ehizzy3]

AI says yes it would be a first.

In the NBA Eastern Conference, the #1 and #2 seeds have never been eliminated in the first round in the same season

As I said that, Detroit started making a run lol

That would be crazy tho

 

[blazerkor]

Wow! Orlando has gone from looking great to competely falling apart.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[blazerkor]

I don't think the Magic will come back at this point. We'll see if this epic choke carries over into game 7.

 

[wizenheimer]

Wow! Orlando has gone from looking great to competely falling apart.

50-15 2nd half advantage for Detroit. From up 22 at halftime to down 13 in the 4th Q. This has to be an historic choke

 

[RR7]

Feels very relateable

 

[julius]

50-15 2nd half advantage for Detroit. From up 22 at halftime to down 13 in the 4th Q. This has to be an historic choke

I've read that book before...