Exclusive OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: OCTOBER 2024

[kjironman1]

This is the October thread.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Samuel]

Well the French notoriously don't like to work unless they absolutely have to...

<extreme french accent w/ cigarette>

'tell me when ze real games start, mkay?'

 

[Eastoff]

<extreme french accent w/ cigarette>

'tell me when ze real games start, mkay?'

This kind of extreme French?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Hoopguru]

Looks like the Knicks could be building a contender much quicker than when they tried through the draft. That team struggled with not only getting top picks when they were bottom dwellers but even drafting period.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

this is much more interesting to me.



Why wouldn't they have Zion playing center?

 

[Phatguysrule]

this is much more interesting to me.



Why wouldn't they have Zion playing center?

Because he won't play center at the "next level". He needs a develop his "guard skills".

 

[SharpesTriumph]

this is much more interesting to me.



Why wouldn't they have Zion playing center?

I don't see why it matters which one is labeled as a "center"?

Zion is only 6'6" so maybe whoever is a taller starter on the Pelicans is who most people call the center. Herb is a much better defender and will be the key on that end if those guys are the two big men on the floor. Sure Zion may spend time guarding the tallest or slowest player from the other team.

Labelling guys by positions is primarily to help casual fans understand the game.

 

[Samuel]

this is much more interesting to me.



Why wouldn't they have Zion playing center?

this reminds me of olshey's norm powell at SF thing. lol.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Related: despite signing Hartenstein, OKC are still starting Holmgren at C and have Jalen Williams at PF, Dort at SF (he's about Norm Powell height), Caruso at SG.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Driew]

Deni announced he's not playing tomorrow on the eve of Yom Kippur and what's been going on with Israel and such. I kind of wonder if Washington was getting hints that Deni's mind wasn't 100% on basketball with what's happening in his area of the world so they decided to move on from Deni.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Deni announced he's not playing tomorrow on the eve of Yom Kippur and what's been going on with Israel and such. I kind of wonder if Washington was getting hints that Deni's mind wasn't 100% on basketball with what's happening in his area of the world so they decided to move on from Deni.

Conflict in Israel or not, I wouldn't expect him to play on Yom Kippur. It's the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar.

It's a massive leap to go from this to, "I wonder if that's why Washington moved on from him..."

 

[Tweak]

Conflict in Israel or not, I wouldn't expect him to play on Yom Kippur. It's the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar.
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He does roll on Shabbos though.

 

[KingSpeed]

We should have a Bronny thread. Right now, in 6 minutes, he has 0/0/0/0/0 on 0-4 shooting and a -12.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Lakers Interested In Upgrade At Center
Oct 10, 2024 4:39 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are examining the marketplace to add a center to their roster, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today.

The Lakers have Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Christian Koloko on their depth chart at center behind Anthony Davis. Wood recently underwent surgery on his left knee. Hayes has reportedly been impressive in camp with the Lakers.

The Lakers have a pair of future first round picks they can use to upgrade center if a potential center becomes available via trade.

The Lakers previously had interest in Jonas Valanciunas in free agency. Valanciunas instead signed with the Washington Wizards.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Lakers Interested In Upgrade At Center
Oct 10, 2024 4:39 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are examining the marketplace to add a center to their roster, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today.

The Lakers have Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Christian Koloko on their depth chart at center behind Anthony Davis. Wood recently underwent surgery on his left knee. Hayes has reportedly been impressive in camp with the Lakers.

The Lakers have a pair of future first round picks they can use to upgrade center if a potential center becomes available via trade.

The Lakers previously had interest in Jonas Valanciunas in free agency. Valanciunas instead signed with the Washington Wizards.

Duop Reath could be a good piece in a deal like this if we send out Grant or Ant.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yep. They need a C better than AD.

 

[THE HCP]

Baggy shorts are back baby!!!!

 

[Cugel]

Mavs are deep. Lot of talent all over the court. Lively should only be a improved over last year, which is saying something, cuz he was damn good.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[MrDraftGuy]

It's just preseason......but personally, I wanted Portland to acquire him because I do think he would've fit better with Scoot due to his wingspan+good hands and Scoot's tendency to "overthrow". This would've been a way to help Scoot's confidence and assist numbers, I think (you'll probably be seeing Ja show what I mean).

In that sense, I think some disappointment from fans regarding roster construction isn't a question of talent. It's a question of how the pieces are in sync together. There aren't a lot of moving pieces working together

 

[KingSpeed]

It's just preseason......but personally, I wanted Portland to acquire him because I do think he would've fit better with Scoot due to his wingspan+good hands and Scoot's tendency to "overthrow". This would've been a way to help Scoot's confidence and assist numbers, I think (you'll probably be seeing Ja show what I mean).

In that sense, I think some disappointment from fans regarding roster construction isn't a question of talent. It's a question of how the pieces are in sync together. There aren't a lot of moving pieces working together

I wanted Edey too.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Rastapopoulos]

We should have a Bronny thread. Right now, in 6 minutes, he has 0/0/0/0/0 on 0-4 shooting and a -12.

Jesus Christ will everybody shut up about this kid? Leave him the fuck alone and treat him like every other #55 pick who's unlikely to make the league.

 

[julius]

Jesus Christ will everybody shut up about this kid? Leave him the fuck alone and treat him like every other #55 pick who's unlikely to make the league.

Now you know how we feel when you bring up a random foreign player you are obsessed with.

 

[Phatguysrule]

It's just preseason......but personally, I wanted Portland to acquire him because I do think he would've fit better with Scoot due to his wingspan+good hands and Scoot's tendency to "overthrow". This would've been a way to help Scoot's confidence and assist numbers, I think (you'll probably be seeing Ja show what I mean).

In that sense, I think some disappointment from fans regarding roster construction isn't a question of talent. It's a question of how the pieces are in sync together. There aren't a lot of moving pieces working together

I think the lack of pieces in sync together comes from coaching.