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Screw the Covid protocol.He's gonna party so hard with Drake tonight
Screw the Covid protocol.He's gonna party so hard with Drake tonight
What a freaking joke that call was.As soon as Crowder was given a foul for being kicked in the dong, you could tell it wasn't going to be Phoenix's night. Still a fun game though, wish I didn't have to split my attention between that one and Luka's one-legged 3s.
At least they got a chance to see Playoff P in action. That’s worth....something....Clippers don’t have a first round pick until 2027 lol. If Kawhi leaves that franchise literally may never recover.
Yeah he and Wood essentially got the same deal, 3/41 — although Kennard has a fourth year $15MM team option if the Clips would like to hang onto him longer!So I haven't followed the Clips at all. Kennard had a decent contract year and they paid him I believe near/more than what Christian Wood got if memory serves correct.
Is he not even in the rotation?![]()
Also can’t forget that they traded for the privilege of paying Luke Kennard $41 million, in that 3 way deal that sent Shamet to the Nets, Saddiq Bey to the Pistons, and Kennard to LA. Detroit seems to have won that trade handily.right before tip, the cameras showed him trying to pull his warm-up shirt off. he couldn't lift his right arm. had to have someone help him get the shirt off.Paul seems like his shoulder is so bad he can’t shoot or pass with crispness.
Yeah he and Wood essentially got the same deal, 3/41 — although Kennard has a fourth year $15MM team option if the Clips would like to hang onto him longer!Also can’t forget that they traded for the privilege of paying Luke Kennard $41 million, in that 3 way deal that sent Shamet to the Nets, Saddiq Bey to the Pistons, and Kennard to LA. Detroit seems to have won that trade handily.
Yeah.
He's toast. And so are the Suns. This series is over.Paul seems like his shoulder is so bad he can’t shoot or pass with crispness. As good as Payne has been going I think you sit Paul down the stretch.
Pat Bev WAIT!!!!$!$!! Doncic has basically played him off the floor. How does Playoff P have a -18 in 40 minutes in a 6 point loss?!?!?! I know that's typical for him, but it still astounds me. Clippers can't have a short PG on the court.Yeah.
They never seem to get easy shots. And I think everyone knows what that means..
Playoff Rondo. Activate.![]()
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But in all seriousness, the Mavs just look like the more talented and cohesive overall team right now. Clippers got to try something different here. They aren't going to get much more from Leonard/George. They've got to get more from other pieces and best chance of that is through Rondo.
I'd agree except he'd have to leave S Cali. I assume the Knicks would give him the max, but would he want it (and while the Knicks may flame out in 4, the season is a success if that statement isn't treated as outlandish).Clippers don’t have a first round pick until 2027 lol. If Kawhi leaves that franchise literally may never recover.
man if Knicks can get Kawhi for a few seasons that would really be something. Nets, Bucks, 6'ers and Knicks would just be head and shoulders above everybody else in the East. and you would have Hawks, Charlotte, and maybe Bulls or Wizards nipping at heels for sometimeI'd agree except he'd have to leave S Cali. I assume the Knicks would give him the max, but would he want it (and while the Knicks may flame out in 4, the season is a success if that statement isn't treated as outlandish).
He’s going to Miami imoI'd agree except he'd have to leave S Cali. I assume the Knicks would give him the max, but would he want it (and while the Knicks may flame out in 4, the season is a success if that statement isn't treated as outlandish).
I can't recall specifics but I think the Bam contract might prevent them from offering big/max money. I just seem to recall the timing (giving Bam extension now vs. waiting) was a factor when they were linked to Giannis.He’s going to Miami imo
He’s going to Miami imo
Stay out West Kawhi. You're not wanted in the East.assume the Knicks would give him the max
it's why, valuable as he is, teams have always moved on from him. he's a stringpuller.Does Crowder ever make a shot that's not a free throw?
We'll see, Miami would essentially have to do a sign and trade with two of (if not all 3) Robinson, Nunn, and/or Herro to have enough room to get him in.He’s going to Miami imo
They have around $72M on the books next season if they rescind all bird rights (VO $31M, Ariza $16M, Bjelica $13M, Nunn and Robinson $4M...) and decline all team options (Dragic $19.4M, Iggy $15M)To be clear I have no idea what Miami would have to do, but Riley will make it happen like he always does.
fwiw, Duncan has them at roughly 20 million in room with the holds for Robinson and Nunn. They can get to 30 million fairly easily by renouncing those two, but that other 9 they need is trickier.They have around $72M on the books next season if they rescind all bird rights (VO $31M, Ariza $16M, Bjelica $13M, Nunn and Robinson $4M...) and decline all team options (Dragic $19.4M, Iggy $15M)
I think the fact that he is on a player option will give him substantial leverage in determining where he goes. Miami can make the salaries work in a trade with a number of combinations, it will just matter what LAC will try and squeeze out of them and what they are willing to swallow.fwiw, Duncan has them at roughly 20 million in room with the holds for Robinson and Nunn. They can get to 30 million fairly easily by renouncing those two, but that other 9 they need is trickier.
Coincidentally, Dallas is the other team that can easily make something happen either straightup or with a SnT with Porzingis.
This.I think rescinding low Bird numbers like Robinson and Nunn is almost always a big mistake if the player has any value.
You mean the Knicks can take advantage.they really can be scary good. The Nets-Bucks 2nd round is by far one of the most intriguing 2nd round match-ups in the last few years. As a Sixers' fan i only hoe that it can go 7 games and they wear each other down so much the Sixers' can take advantage
I don't want Kawhi. This Knicks team is so great because it's the anti-Nets -- we didn't just go max spend and buy a bunch of big names. We took a bunch of journeyman, has-beens, never-beens, and turned it into a legitimately good team and one that's fun to root for.
The Knicks aren’t the anti-Nets, they’re the ‘18-‘19 Nets. And I’m guessing they’d love to use this surprising success to attract some big names, just as Brooklyn did. This is crazy talk.I don't want Kawhi. This Knicks team is so great because it's the anti-Nets -- we didn't just go max spend and buy a bunch of big names. We took a bunch of journeyman, has-beens, never-beens, and turned it into a legitimately good team and one that's fun to root for.
Somewhat easily the most surprising series so far.If Kawhi can't beat a team the Kings swept this season, how good is he really?
A few years ago there were a handful of Nets fans who insisted that Marks should max out DLo instead of going after Kyrie/KD because they wanted to “preserve the character of the team” and “continue the organic rebuild.” I’m glad the front office had higher aspirations than a first-round playoff exit.This is crazy talk.
It is because no big names would sign with them. They tried and unless you are the 04 Pistons you can't take a bunch of castoffs and retreads and win anything.I don't want Kawhi. This Knicks team is so great because it's the anti-Nets -- we didn't just go max spend and buy a bunch of big names. We took a bunch of journeyman, has-beens, never-beens, and turned it into a legitimately good team and one that's fun to root for.
I watched the entire first half and turned it off. Some of the worst basketball I've ever seen them play under Stevens. They did almost nothing well, especially defense. How they lost track of Joe Harris so many times is completely baffling to me. There were 2 plays were I was screaming "get out on Harris!" and sure enough, he would get the ball on the 3-pt line wide open. Horrible transition defense, rotations and communication on switches. It was like they'd never played together before.watching between Celts. Sox & Tyson special. it's going about as i expected. a stat comes up halfway thru Q2 - Celts, 1 asst in 20 mins. all you need to know. didnt watch another moment![]()
I still think Stevens is a top 5 coach in the league, but the message can get stale especially being delivered by the same person. It would be best for both parties to move on after this year.I watched the entire first half and turned it off. Some of the worst basketball I've ever seen them play under Stevens. They did almost nothing well, especially defense. How they lost track of Joe Harris so many times is completely baffling to me. There were 2 plays were I was screaming "get out on Harris!" and sure enough, he would get the ball on the 3-pt line wide open. Horrible transition defense, rotations and communication on switches. It was like they'd never played together before.
I think they need to move on from Marcus Smart. He is a good defender but is a big liability on offense.I watched the entire first half and turned it off. Some of the worst basketball I've ever seen them play under Stevens. They did almost nothing well, especially defense. How they lost track of Joe Harris so many times is completely baffling to me. There were 2 plays were I was screaming "get out on Harris!" and sure enough, he would get the ball on the 3-pt line wide open. Horrible transition defense, rotations and communication on switches. It was like they'd never played together before.
I watched the entire first half and turned it off. Some of the worst basketball I've ever seen them play under Stevens. They did almost nothing well, especially defense. How they lost track of Joe Harris so many times is completely baffling to me. There were 2 plays were I was screaming "get out on Harris!" and sure enough, he would get the ball on the 3-pt line wide open. Horrible transition defense, rotations and communication on switches. It was like they'd never played together before.
They need to trade Stevens to Indy for Turner, swap Brown for Beal & hire several Van Gundys (Gundies?) so nothing will ever change.I still think Stevens is a top 5 coach in the league, but the message can get stale especially being delivered by the same person. It would be best for both parties to move on after this year.
I say would be best because the lack of effort and awareness right now. No one is going to blame them for getting beat by the Nets, but they aren't making an effort. Remember that team like 4ish years ago that went to the conference finals after Kyrie went down and Hayward was out for thr year? This doesn't even look like the same team.
OkayThey need to trade Stevens to Indy for Turner, swap Brown for Beal & hire several Van Gundys (Gundies?) so nothing will ever change
He's actually been good on offense so far in the first two games. I think he is just checked out and ready for the offseason. In prior years, he would have been all over his teammates about their lack effort last night, but he wasn't leading them at either end in any way that I could see.I think they need to move on from Marcus Smart. He is a good defender but is a big liability on offense.