Notice OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD-January 2021

[Mr. Robot]

its very possible that marcus smart tore his achilles

 

[jlprk]

he's a lot more than an old school C though. He's a two-time DPOY, a dominant rim-protector, and an elite rebounder.

Portland could have had him too, if they wanted. They had him in for two workouts but Olshey apparently didn't think Gobert was worth a 2nd round pick. He preferred to sell picks for cash or waste them on TRob

In 7+ seasons, Gobert has tried 3 3-point shots. We miss out on a lot of talent because of Stotts.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

they've been hammered with injuries all year, not just Butler. Look at their current list:

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every team seems to be dealing with a lot of injuries this season and Covid protocols are adding to it. It sure does seem like this has been the worst season for major and minor injuries in a long long time. I'd imagine an off-season about half the length of a normal off-season is a major reason. Not enough recovery time for the NBA grind between seasons

but in Miami's case, they are digging themselves a really deep hole. They are 6-12 right now. Last season they were 13-5 eighteen games into the season. They'd have to win 21 games in a row to match the record they had last year by their 12th loss. Right now, making it to the playoffs will be an uphill climb. HCA in the playoffs seems like a bridge too far

Huh? I know your post was last night but they are currently only 4 games behind the 4th seed with 53 games to play. How is that a bridge too far? It's so early.

 

[THE HCP]

I thought Dallas was better than us?

 

[Tince]

I thought Dallas was better than us?

I think they've been missing 3-4 starters, cut them some slack!

 

[Tince]

Well coached.

Nah. Since 2014-15, Synder has coached them to 14 playoff wins, while coaching 3 different all-stars.

We all know that is unacceptable.

 

[kjironman1]

So i voted for the AllStars today. I read the determination factors for starters. It's weighted 50% fan vote , 25% media, and 25% players.
Is this a change from years past? Is that the way it has always been weighted?
I thought the fan vote on the starters was weighted more heavily than that in the recent past?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[wizenheimer]

Huh? I know your post was last night but they are currently only 4 games behind the 4th seed with 53 games to play. How is that a bridge too far? It's so early.

I think it's a bridge too far because I believe 4 of the teams ahead of them are clearly better. Portland getting HCA does not seem likely to me

 

[KingSpeed]

I think it's a bridge too far because I believe 4 of the teams ahead of them are clearly better. Portland getting HCA does not seem likely to me

I was talking about Heat. Blazers can get HCA too though.

 

[KingSpeed]

Nuggets are 11/12 from 3 in first half with 5 minutes to play. Shredding Jazz.

 

[KingSpeed]

So i voted for the AllStars today. I read the determination factors for starters. It's weighted 50% fan vote , 25% media, and 25% players.
Is this a change from years past? Is that the way it has always been weighted?
I thought the fan vote on the starters was weighted more heavily than that in the recent past?

This is how it’s been for 3 years. Before that, it was 100% fans.

 

[KingSpeed]

Jokic is now 4/4 from 3 and Barton is 5/5 lol

 

[KingSpeed]

Jokic has 33 points at halftime

 

[KingSpeed]

Nuggets 15/17 from 3

 

[KingSpeed]

You guys would be trashing the team so hard if Denver did this to us. I thought Jazz were supposed to be good at D.

 

[Dom McBlazer]

You guys would be trashing the team so hard if Denver did this to us.

@AldoTrapani enters the chat lol

 

[Dom McBlazer]

Klay + Dray vs Rodney McGruder in a 2 vs 1 handicap match. Who says no?

 

[kjironman1]

This is how it’s been for 3 years. Before that, it was 100% fans.

I think it's better than 100% fan vote don't you? Just seems like a better feel if Players have a bit of say.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Jokic is now 4/4 from 3 and Barton is 5/5 lol

You want Barton back?

 

[wizenheimer]

I was talking about Heat. Blazers can get HCA too though.

sorry....misunderstood you

 

[illmatic99]

brad beal is being a lil B right now. I wish they would just bench him-- they were better without him in the first half

 

[B-Roy]

brad beal is being a lil B right now. I wish they would just bench him-- they were better without him in the first half

Hypothetically, if we offered CJ+??? For Beal, would they entertain it?

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Hypothetically, if we offered CJ+??? For Beal, would they entertain it?

I think they'd have to considering what's happening. A CJ/Russ backcourt would be hilarious.

 

[wizenheimer]

Hypothetically, if we offered CJ+??? For Beal, would they entertain it?

I want CJ traded but I don't know that I'd do that deal. Beal is better than CJ, but he also has a bigger salary. And he's not enough better than CJ to alter the trajectory of the team. Especially when his salary further limits flexibility

 

[DDolla]

The Wizards did a Damian Lillard, 6 points in 11 seconds .

 

[Dom McBlazer]

What a catastrophic choke job by the Nets.

 

[illmatic99]

Another insane finish in DC because teams refuse to advance the ball in crucial situations. Nets lost while being up 5 with 10 seconds left.

 

[THE HCP]

Wiz score 8 points in the final 8.1 seconds to win!!!!!! What a crazy ass game! I'm sure their fans are SUPER pumped!

 

[Tince]

The Nets gave up 149 points to the Wizards? Hopefully we can do better than that on Tuesday against them.