OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: DECEMBER 2024

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Interesting to see even with the NBA longest losing streak we're still ranked all the way up at #25 in ESPN power rankings this week;

25. Portland Trail Blazers
2024-25 record:
2024-25 record: 8-16​
  • Previous ranking: 24
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    Next games: vs. SA (Dec. 13), @ PHX (Dec. 15)​
Biggest issue: Defensive rebounding
There's no shortage of issues for the Blazers, who rank in the bottom 10 in three of the four factors on offense and defense, but they're dead last in defensive rebounding. Among Portland's primary starters, only center Deandre Ayton is grabbing defensive boards above the league's average rate, and the Blazers sink even lower when Ayton is on the bench. Portland has been rebounding slightly better during its current four-game skid, but there have been few misses to secure. Opponents are shooting a league-high 53% from the field in four losses this month. -- Pelton​

I wonder what the one factor is we aren't in the bottom 10? Teams below us;

26 Hornets
27 Raptors
28 Pelicans
29 Jazz
30 Wizards
 
Cugel said:
OKC has a great coach. Instilled defense. Arms always up and always going after the ball. Always. IIRC Dort simply grabbed the ball from POR twice. Just ripped it right out of Ants hands. Taking candy from a baby.

Doesn't hurt that Shai will soon be arguably the best player on the planet.
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We had Dort once. He didn’t last past training camp.

I think they chose Keljin Blevins or someone instead.
 
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BigGameDamian said:
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Don't think the Suns would consider Durant or Booker - so the only other salary that can fit is Beal.

The only other assets the Suns have is a 2031 pick. Is that enough for the Heat to eat 3 years of Beal's deal? I wouldn't think so.
 
Who would give assets for Jimmy Butler? Guy is cooked. Stick a fork in him. I like how he thinks he is sooooo great he can choose his team. Smh.

having said that PHX is dumb enough to go after him.
 
Cugel said:
Who would give assets for Jimmy Butler? Guy is cooked. Stick a fork in him. I like how he thinks he is sooooo great he can choose his team. Smh.

having said that PHX is dumb enough to go after him.
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Beal isn't much of an asset. Sure the Suns probably have to give up a pick, but we gave up two for Deni so it's not like one for Butler is some huge haul.

The Lakers or Warriors seem like teams that would give up a pick for Butler.
 
Cugel said:
Who would give assets for Jimmy Butler? Guy is cooked. Stick a fork in him. I like how he thinks he is sooooo great he can choose his team. Smh.

having said that PHX is dumb enough to go after him.
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Butler’s PER is 23.99, 9th best in the entire NBA. He’s All NBA.
 
Hawks have assembled so much wing length, youth, and defense. Super impressive to watch. Can be a bit of a model of how we may want to eventually build/rebuild.
 
SharpesTriumph said:
Hawks have assembled so much wing length, youth, and defense. Super impressive to watch. Can be a bit of a model of how we may want to eventually build/rebuild.
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Silly, we don't model our team on other good rebuilds. We saw what the Thunder did and were like....Nah!
 
Cugel said:
Who would give assets for Jimmy Butler? Guy is cooked. Stick a fork in him. I like how he thinks he is sooooo great he can choose his team. Smh.

having said that PHX is dumb enough to go after him.
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If you're trying to win now there probably aren't many better guys to get...
 
The difference between Woj and Shams:

"Jimmy Butler's agent slams Shams reporting: Stop putting my name on your complete made up bull****
 
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