NBA 2024-25 Thread

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[Hewson]

Found him

Did you play him?

 

[U2inUtah]

You got a pretty clear shot through G’Wiz eye hole

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Did you play him?

nah. next time.

 

[DaveC]

this Jokic fella is pretty decent at playing basketball, I must say.

 

[DaveC]

The whole season revolves around Scottie. ... If he stagnates, or (god forbid) gets seriously hurt, then this entire season will just be a waiting game to find out which lottery pick the Raps get.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

see you at the draft lottery

 

[DaveC]

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[Headache in a Suitcase]

¿Cómo se dice tanque en español?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

37, 18 and 15

 

[Hewson]

37, 18 and 15

Imagine if he was "athletic"?

 

[phanan]

And yet, they barely won.

That team needs bench help.

 

[Hewson]

And yet, they barely won.

That team needs bench help.

Aaron Gordon is out injured currently, but your point stands. They are in need of one more piece. I don't think Westbrook is the answer.

 

[mikal]

Now that the Bucks are in the midst of a complete collapse, I'm actually kind of hoping they are in the draft lottery and somehow luck out with a high draft pick and maybe trade Dame away for some picks or someone younger. I don't know enough about financials of the NBA to know if that possible. All of my knowledge eggs are in the NFL basket. I don't even know if there's anyone coming out of college that could be a difference maker, but what I stated above would be my best case scenario right now.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Now that the Bucks are in the midst of a complete collapse, I'm actually kind of hoping they are in the draft lottery and somehow luck out with a high draft pick and maybe trade Dame away for some picks or someone younger. I don't know enough about financials of the NBA to know if that possible. All of my knowledge eggs are in the NFL basket. I don't even know if there's anyone coming out of college that could be a difference maker, but what I stated above would be my best case scenario right now.

Welp... I've got bad news, and I've got worse news.



Bucks are in some shit.

They either figure it out, or they trade Giannis. There's no real alternative.

 

[Hewson]

Welp... I've got bad news, and I've got worse news.

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Bucks are in some shit.

They either figure it out, or they trade Giannis. There's no real alternative.

That's some Billy King level GM work in Milwaukee.

 

[mikal]

Oh well. I never thought I’d see a championship in Milwaukee in my lifetime. I’m good.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I've given up trying to figure out what the Brooklyn Nets are trying to do

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

That's some Billy King level GM work in Milwaukee.

To be fair - I think Milwaukee knew that they had to go all in or Giannis was going to ask out. So they did, it isn't working, and now they're right where they began - where they need to trade Giannis, which will help restock their draft picks.

Maybe even to Brooklyn for their own pick...

 

[mikal]

To be fair - I think Milwaukee knew that they had to go all in or Giannis was going to ask out. So they did, it isn't working, and now they're right where they began - where they need to trade Giannis, which will help restock their draft picks.

Maybe even to Brooklyn for their own pick...

I think the real fear is that if you trade Giannis, you go back to 40 years of obscurity, much like Hewson thought would happen to the Packers when they traded Rodgers away.

But in all seriousness, whatever happens happens. If we go back to just celebrating making the playoffs and never really have a chance to compete again, as a fan, I'll always have 2021. NBA is a big market league, and teams like Milwaukee aren't meant to succeed, so I'll always cherish that year.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i love how ESPN goes all in on a big front page story on how JJ Redick has managed to "change the Lakers" without changing the roster.

they're 6 and 4 and sitting in the 7 hole... which is, ya know, EXACTLY WHERE THEY FINISHED LAST YEAR. AND THE YEAR BEFORE.

 

[phanan]

At least they're talkin' Lakers...

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I think we all owe Doc Rivers an apology.

Just getting up 3-1 against Atlanta with bum ass softies like Embiid and Simmons on his team is a hell of an accomplishment

 

[Hewson]

I think we all owe Doc Rivers an apology.

If so, Giannis owes Adrian Griffin an apology.
30-13 under AG, 20-27 under Doc (plus 2-4 in playoffs)

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

If so, Giannis owes Adrian Griffin an apology.
30-13 under AG, 20-27 under Doc (plus 2-4 in playoffs)

Oh Giannis and that team are truly fucked.

But, I mean come on... Simmons is mental swiss cheese and Embiid is the softest pillow in the NBA

 

[Hewson]

But, I mean come on... Simmons is mental swiss cheese and Embiid is the softest pillow in the NBA

No argument there.

 

[phanan]

The Cavs-Celtics game next week should be fun.

 

[DaveC]

LeBron James Denies Son Receiving Preferential Treatment When Being Lifted Up To Dunk

LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that he treated the 20-year-old the same as any other rookie, Lakers power forward LeBron James denied Wednesday that his son Bronny received preferential treatment when he lifted him up to dunk. “Yes, he’s my son, but in no way do I favor him when I give him the ball, help hoist him up, and then walk him to the rim so he can score,” said the four-time NBA MVP, adding that his teammates were likely just jealous that when Bronny gets put back down, everyone cheers and tells him how amazing he is at basketball. “At the end of the day, my son worked hard to get where he is, and he’s earned the right to ask Daddy for ‘uppies.’ I get that people might think it’s unfair that I lift him backwards for reverse dunks, spin him around for 360 dunks, and even hold him above the basket to block shots. But I’d do that for anyone. Just ask Anthony Davis.” James also told reporters that if his teammates did not stop bullying his son, none of them would be invited to get pizza and ice cream after their next game.

LeBron James Denies Son Receiving Preferential Treatment When Being Lifted Up To Dunk

LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that he treated the 20-year-old the same as any other rookie, Lakers power forward LeBron James denied Wednesday that his son Bronny received preferential treatment when he lifted him up to dunk. “Yes, he’s my son, but in no way do I favor him when I give him the ball...

theonion.com

 

[cobl04]

What a surprise that I come into this thread after Dyson Daniels has done something only Michael Jordan has done and there's not a single mention of him

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I think there just was