Kev4029
Footballguy
I hope so. They are a good organization that is trying to do things the right way. I don't want the ****ing Pels or Hornets or Wizards to get him.
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2024-25 NBA Thread: New Pope shocks world in opening statement by asking why Bulls gave Patrick Williams all that money (31 Viewers)
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Kev4029
Footballguy
More so than the defense of ignorance, it's a low level opioid - something sitting between codeine (available over the counter in many developed countries) and hydrocodone (Vicodin). I'm guessing it is not heavily abused, as compared to pretty much any other opioid, nor is it performance enhancing.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
They could end up getting two top 10 picks this year.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
This will also keep him from getting the number of games played needed to be eligible for DPOY.
General Malaise
Footballguy
He told the Athletic he plans on going back to Duke. Think I'd rather make 10 million playing college hoops at Duke than making whatever to play for the Wizards.
And yes, I know he's full of crap, but still....awfully tempting to stay if these teams wind up with the rigged lottery ball.
Kev4029
Footballguy
Money wise, it's not the first contract but the second contract that you need to leave early for in his situation. It could be a $40m mistake to leave a year later.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I mean, with the power of compounding and his ability to start investing earnings at an earlier age than previous generations of players, he could be set for life before that 2nd contract ever gets discussed.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Losing Bobby and Wemby in one day is a big blow. Damn
Capella
Footballguy
Yea he was like -1500 I think. Somebody just hit on a big lotto ticket.
the moops
Footballguy
So who gets it now? Jaren Jackson Jr?
TLEF316
Footballguy
He isn't going back. And that's not even really what he said. It was more along the lines of " I would love to come back, if I didn't know what's in front of me".
Even with NIL, there's just no comparison with the life changing money he'll get as the #1 pick.
That family has had a plan in place for a LONG time. Now they're 6 weeks from the finish line.
Kev4029
Footballguy
I bet it'll be Mobley as the Grizz slide a little bit due to their difficult schedule for the rest of the year.
SWC
Bromigo
i bet if san antonio gets lottery lucky he comes out and goes there take that to the bank bromigos
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Bummer news day, but what little news there is seems encouraging, long term. We'll see.
At least we have the Bobby Portis example to learn from, and his meds don't get entanlged with Pop's... Also saw a report that Pop drove himself to the practice faciity today. Not sure what the separtion is in the medical world between coaching and driving with regards to the recovery process, but hopefully it indicates he can return to coaching soon; and more hope that he doesn't have an in-game incident.
At least we have the Bobby Portis example to learn from, and his meds don't get entanlged with Pop's... Also saw a report that Pop drove himself to the practice faciity today. Not sure what the separtion is in the medical world between coaching and driving with regards to the recovery process, but hopefully it indicates he can return to coaching soon; and more hope that he doesn't have an in-game incident.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Now keeping an eye on De'Aaron Fox news. I think he was postponing surgery on a dislocated finger until the end of the season with hopes they could make the play-in. Might as well shut him down too, and just finish the season with Castle getting max playing time and tutor time from CP. Then again, one of my main interests in the new Fox configuration is to see what kind of role Devin Vassell carves out (needs to have more of an off-ball role).
I've been skeptical Wemby would have a long and healthy career, but I don't think anybody would have predicted DVT would be the first reason why he missed extended time. And while I don't have a ton of ill-will toward Fox, I don't exactly feel sorry for him that he demanded a trade to a team that's apparently going to bottom out again. Unless they do get Flagg, that would suck.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Complete list of active players on Spurs roster taller than 6' 8":
Alas, Steph Castle will step up and damage our lottery odds, but at least I'll get a sandwich out of the deal.
- Sandro Mamukelashvili, 6' 9" (19 DNPs this season)
- Charles Bassey 6' 10" (20 DNPs this season and currently nursing a knee injury.
Alas, Steph Castle will step up and damage our lottery odds, but at least I'll get a sandwich out of the deal.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Wait
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Which team do you think will draft his foot?LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo and Lonzo, undergoes foot amputation due to health issue | FOX Sports
LaVar Ball, father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, reportedly had his right foot amputated due to a “serious medical issue."www.foxsports.com
Major
Footballguy
Dammit Bobby - Hank Hill voice
mr. furley
Footballguy
damn, had foot at -125 as the Wemby career ending injury
shoulda nabbed deep vein thrombosis at -12500 when i had the chance
shoulda nabbed deep vein thrombosis at -12500 when i had the chance
General Malaise
Footballguy
Blazers are going to beat the Lakers tonight.
It'll be a rocking fun crowd too.....Cling Kong goes for 20 and 20.
After this one, it'll be tank city here. But tonight, it'll be lit.
It'll be a rocking fun crowd too.....Cling Kong goes for 20 and 20.
After this one, it'll be tank city here. But tonight, it'll be lit.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
I'm in your corner. I want to see you guys move up in the standings.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Betting markets have JJJ at the top, for whatever it’s worth
the moops
Footballguy
Is this an actual nickname? I like
the moops
Footballguy
Hey nerds - I hate Bill Simmons but the trade value list is something I always like as a jumping off point for debates.
How about a draft that is what team accumulates the most win shares, awards, playoff wins, etc over the next 5 years? Sort of a starting a franchise from scratch but it's not about next year, or even the year after, it's a semi-long game. A set it and forget thing, and hopefully we remember this in and still are alive in 2030.
So #1 pick, do you take Flagg or Wemby? Or do you go SGA or Tatum? Or think about the next couple years and take Jokic or Giannis or Embiid?
kidding about that Embiid thing.
No idea how to properly weigh the playoff wins and awards and +/- or whatever, but we can figure that **** out. I would wait until after the 2025 draft to do this.
How about a draft that is what team accumulates the most win shares, awards, playoff wins, etc over the next 5 years? Sort of a starting a franchise from scratch but it's not about next year, or even the year after, it's a semi-long game. A set it and forget thing, and hopefully we remember this in and still are alive in 2030.
So #1 pick, do you take Flagg or Wemby? Or do you go SGA or Tatum? Or think about the next couple years and take Jokic or Giannis or Embiid?
kidding about that Embiid thing.No idea how to properly weigh the playoff wins and awards and +/- or whatever, but we can figure that **** out. I would wait until after the 2025 draft to do this.
Frostillicus
Footballguy
AntHey nerds - I hate Bill Simmons but the trade value list is something I always like as a jumping off point for debates.
How about a draft that is what team accumulates the most win shares, awards, playoff wins, etc over the next 5 years? Sort of a starting a franchise from scratch but it's not about next year, or even the year after, it's a semi-long game. A set it and forget thing, and hopefully we remember this in and still are alive in 2030.
So #1 pick, do you take Flagg or Wemby? Or do you go SGA or Tatum? Or think about the next couple years and take Jokic or Giannis or Embiid?
No idea how to properly weigh the playoff wins and awards and +/- or whatever, but we can figure that **** out. I would wait until after the 2025 draft to do this.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
So SGA let his agent go and is representing himself. Is that good or bad for the Thunder?
I didn’t see children born out of wedlock as one of the categories.AntHey nerds - I hate Bill Simmons but the trade value list is something I always like as a jumping off point for debates.
How about a draft that is what team accumulates the most win shares, awards, playoff wins, etc over the next 5 years? Sort of a starting a franchise from scratch but it's not about next year, or even the year after, it's a semi-long game. A set it and forget thing, and hopefully we remember this in and still are alive in 2030.
So #1 pick, do you take Flagg or Wemby? Or do you go SGA or Tatum? Or think about the next couple years and take Jokic or Giannis or Embiid?
No idea how to properly weigh the playoff wins and awards and +/- or whatever, but we can figure that **** out. I would wait until after the 2025 draft to do this.
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Juxtatarot
Footballguy
My first thought is it shouldn’t be difficult to negotiate a max extension when he wants it.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I've actually had a clot in my lungs (pulmonary embolism) and, it was subsequently discovered, also in my legs (DVTs), so I've been following this story with some interest. From what I understand, the fact that it was in his shoulder is actually a good sign, since it suggests that it was a result of a specific blunt-force trauma rather than something genetic. Apparently that's fairly common among athletes.
The thing to understand is that it's not really the clots themselves that prevent you from playing. It's the fact that they need to be treated with blood thinners, and it's very dangerous to do anything that involves a lot of contact when you're on them, because you bleed a lot more (including internally).
The source of my clots is still unknown, but it was likely some combination of genetic factors, which means I'll be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. (That -- and only that -- is the reason I'm not in the NBA right now.)
In Wemby's case, it sounds like they think they can use thinners to treat the clot for a few months, after which he should be back to normal. But of course you never know. Christian Barmore missed most of last year with clots. The Pats activated him off IR for a very short time, and then he went right back on. My guess is that they lowered/eliminated his dosage and immediately saw new clots being formed, so they didn't want to risk it
trader jake
Footballguy
Despite being out for the year, I think Wemby is still going to lead the league in total blocked shots:
Wembanyama 176
Brook Lopez 104
Walker Kessler 102
Daniel Gafford 96
Ditto with Dyson Daniels in steals (if his season ended today, thankfully he's still healthy):
Daniels 152
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 100
Nikola Jokic 90
Jalen Williams (JDub) 88
Wembanyama 176
Brook Lopez 104
Walker Kessler 102
Daniel Gafford 96
Ditto with Dyson Daniels in steals (if his season ended today, thankfully he's still healthy):
Daniels 152
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 100
Nikola Jokic 90
Jalen Williams (JDub) 88
msudaisy26
Footballguy
General Malaise
Footballguy
Rats
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
I assume neutral. He’s going to get offered the super max regardless. Embiid did the same thing (and that’s worked out great for everyone…)
msudaisy26
Footballguy
I feel like every night I look the Piston have an easy matchup. Their last 26 games to end the year all have to be playoff teams, don't they?
Frostillicus
Footballguy
I hope the Wolves and Rockets get matched up in teh playoffs. They play fun games.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
The Warriors are a much better team with Jimmy than they were before
He gives them a 2nd scorer but also provides a lot of the same intangibles that Iggy gave them
He gives them a 2nd scorer but also provides a lot of the same intangibles that Iggy gave them
Major
Footballguy
Agreed. That series is definitely going 7 but I think you guys play Sengun better with Gobert out. Alpe often runs circles around the big man.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Yes.
My friends dad had it in his leg and was on blood thinners. If he bumped into anything had a huge bruise. If he cut himself, it took forever to stop bleeding. Not a good thing at all for a player in a physical sport.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Dez
Footballguy
These were the odds the day after Boston won the title last year.
NBA Finals Odds for 2024-25 Season
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.- Boston Celtics: +290
- Denver Nuggets: +800
- Oklahoma City Thunder: +850
- Minnesota Timberwolves: +900
- Milwaukee Bucks: +950
- Dallas Mavericks: +1000
- Philadelphia 76ers: +1400
- New York Knicks: +1600
- Los Angeles Lakers: +3000
- Golden State Warriors: +3000
- Phoenix Suns: +3000
- Los Angeles Clippers: +3000
- Miami Heat: +3500
- Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000
- Memphis Grizzlies: +4500
- New Orleans Pelicans: +5000
- Indiana Pacers: +5000
- Sacramento Kings: +7500
- Orlando Magic: +9000
- Atlanta Hawks: +12000
- San Antonio Spurs: +15000
- Houston Rockets: +20000
- Chicago Bulls: +40000
- Washington Wizards: +100000
- Utah Jazz: +100000
- Toronto Raptors: +100000
- Portland Trail Blazers: +100000
- Detroit Pistons: +100000
- Charlotte Hornets: +100000
- Brooklyn Nets: +100000
the moops
Footballguy
0-2 against Boston. Lost by 50 total points
0-2 against Cleveland. Lost by 43 total points
0-2 against OKC. Lost by 35 total points
Kev4029
Footballguy
2-0 against Denver. Won by a total of 47 points.
ETA: The most recent game against the Knicks was the third loss in a row for the Nuggets before their most recent 9 game win streak. Jokic did play in both games though.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
The Lakers defensive gameplan seems to be centered around not allowing any entry passes to Jokic. They are giving up a lot of open shots by staying back and blocking the passing lanes.
It is working somewhat--Jokic has only taken five shots entering the 4th quarter.
It is working somewhat--Jokic has only taken five shots entering the 4th quarter.
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