Navin Johnson
Footballguy
To be fair, we all knew Giannis would sign a super max at some point.Giannis signs supermax = somewhere around 11 posts
Ben Simmons hits a 3 on a Tuesday in January = 6 pages
To be fair, we all knew Giannis would sign a super max at some point.Giannis signs supermax = somewhere around 11 posts
Ben Simmons hits a 3 on a Tuesday in January = 6 pages
Or...you know...like the Sixers did for five straight seasons.modogg said:. so if Sixers trade Simmons for Harden there is a significant chance the Sixers will look like Charlotte or the Knicks in 2-3 years for like a 3-4 year span
The NBA thread is starting off as good as always!!! I'm sure one of the top- coaches in the league in Doc Rivers agrees whole-heartedly with this, and Morey will look to move Ben like they did Amir Johnson. We all know a guy on a fantasy football website knows basketball way more then an experienced NBA head coach and front office.As a Celtics fan, I'm super glad that Harden didn't go to the Sixers for Simmons.
Simmons is such a hole on offense he is easy to scheme around defensively. Harden is one of the most difficult scorers to control in the entire NBA (really in the history of the NBA).
Any argument to the contrary is laughable and reveals a serious lack of basketball understanding.
which 5? I would say 3 seasons, and the result of those 3 seasons was a capable team with young stars.Or...you know...like the Sixers did for five straight seasons.
There is nobody in the nba who thinks Ben Simmons is anywhere near James Harden. Philly is trying to create leverage and wait Houston out. They know Harden has demanded a trade.The NBA thread is starting off as good as always!!! I'm sure one of the top- coaches in the league in Doc Rivers agrees whole-heartedly with this, and Morey will look to move Ben like they did Amir Johnson. We all know a guy on a fantasy football website knows basketball way more then an experienced NBA head coach and front office.
Let me guess, you are going to suggest Peyton Praxton or Romeo Langford are better offensive weapons than Ben?
They were 4 bounces away from going to overtime against a team that was better than them. And now they don’t have Jimmy Butler.Just good to remind everyone that 2 seasons ago the 6ers were 4 bounces away from a likely finals appearance against a beat-up Warriors team. Some credit goes to Butler for sure, but there were multiple indications in those games that this team can be dominant.
well definitely, Harden is a better offensive weapon then Ben. However, if the Sixers can somehow swing a trade for Harden and not give up Ben, my guess is both of their offensive numbers will improve (though i don't know how much higher Haren's can go).There is nobody in the nba who thinks Ben Simmons is anywhere near James Harden. Philly is trying to create leverage and wait Houston out. They know Harden has demanded a trade.
ehh maybe, it is what it is.They were 4 bounces away from going to overtime against a team that was better than them. And now they don’t have Jimmy Butler.
Will have to revisit this when they start losing, but for now everyone’s happy to let Kyrie do his thing. In the spring when he’s shooting 7/23 from the field and the offense is in a rut, that’s when I expect the sage burning and stuff to start rubbing people the wrong way.on another note, @caustic what is the deal with Kyrie's burning Sage before games now? Team buying in, or a messy distraction? I see no issue at all with it, just a little weird, but seems that some people are getting all bent out of shape about it. They won by what 32 points yesterday over the Cus Crise, so maybe it works?
Do you think the Jazz shouldn’t have agreed to it? I don’t see a better option for the Jazz. Gobert and Mitchell are a good duo to have locked up long term.That Gobert contract....ooof.
I don't love it--but I understand why they did it. Utah is not likely to land a a top 5-10 player in the league. The pair of Gobert and Mitchell are good enough to keep them competitive in a really good Western Conference. If they didn't sign Gobert and he ended up leaving--there is a very high likelihood that the franchise takes a step back in quality and competitiveness for several years.That Gobert contract....ooof.
Keeps them competitive. Might be able to make a WCF during that contract. What else can they do?That Gobert contract....ooof.
I know reading comprehension is hard, but you could at least put in a half-assed (aka "Embiid-like") effort.The NBA thread is starting off as good as always!!! I'm sure one of the top- coaches in the league in Doc Rivers agrees whole-heartedly with this, and Morey will look to move Ben like they did Amir Johnson. We all know a guy on a fantasy football website knows basketball way more then an experienced NBA head coach and front office.
Let me guess, you are going to suggest Peyton Praxton or Romeo Langford are better offensive weapons than Ben?
or at least a Brett Brown confused chase of the obvious. still waiting for his Woodenesque post-coaching wisdom tome, featuring an inverted pyramid of success. "WATCH OUT!!!!"Jayrod said:I know reading comprehension is hard, but you could at least put in a half-assed (aka "Embiid-like") effort.
you sound like you are not feeling well and maybe taking things a little too personal. Maybe try some meditation or some deep breaths? Season has even started yet, so just 2 centsJayrod said:I know reading comprehension is hard, but you could at least put in a half-assed (aka "Embiid-like") effort.
How soon we forget the peak of the Dubs.The 76ers are to the NBA thread what Trump is to the Political Forum.
At least the Warriors were an NBA dynasty. The Sixers lost a lot of games intentionally and since then they've consistently been in the news for the wrong reasons. Substance > DramaHow soon we forget the peak of the Dubs.
Feeling fine. Looking forward to the Celtics getting a high seed in the East and making another nice deep playoff run while the 76ers have a difficult season with only a slightly better coach and Simmons still not getting better and Embiid missing chunks of the season with various injuries.you sound like you are not feeling well and maybe taking things a little too personal. Maybe try some meditation or some deep breaths? Season has even started yet, so just 2 cents
Responses like this are pathetic. Always seems to come from the same group.you sound like you are not feeling well and maybe taking things a little too personal. Maybe try some meditation or some deep breaths? Season has even started yet, so just 2 cents
yikes and wow! Maybe we should change topics.........Responses like this are pathetic. Always seems to come from the same group.
everything is, far as i can see. between that and them pulling the position eligibility for Taysom Hill @ TE after my socking him away most of the year to take advantage, my mouse zapped the mouse off my bookmarks. and it took me half a day to find a way to get a complaint in.So Zach Lowe is behind ESPN’s paywall now? That sucks.
1 bucksyikes and wow! Maybe we should change topics.........
Let's start with pre-season predictions. Will try West after others try, but here is top 8 seeds for the East:
1. Nets - surprising upset since most will put Mil in 1st seed, but i would think Nets are better rested for this sped up season, and i think Nets look to be a dominant force through the season (as long as Kyrie's sage works0
2. Milwaukee - great regular season team, can't see them falling out of top 3 seed. only way is if Giannis gets injured and is out for considerable amount of time.
3. 76'ers - can be called a homer take, but i just think they will be a solid team and have a solid showing. will depend on Doc if he can keep them focused every game each season, but the bench is considerably better and the team as a whole is as well.
4. Toronto Raptors - really no idea why i have them here. Think seeds 3-6 will be with-in a few games of each other and is interchangeable
5. Miami Heat - have to think they will be worn down from the expedited off-season, but will still have them winning plenty of games and be tough in the playoffs
6. Boston C's - i think the lack of bench depth, partiularly with the wings will hurt them more then people are considering. Have to think Kemba won't rush back, so going 2-3 months without him will have the C's struggle a bit. Also am not seeing how Tristan can be such a big upgrade at their center position, I think Theis will be better then him.
7. Atlanta Hawks - all of the off-season pieces will pay off.
8 Charlotte Hornets - Have to think they push hard for this playoff spot.
others close would be Orlando and Washington. Just wonder what exactly we see in Russ this year
ETA:
completely forgot about Indiana. I can see them finish as high as 3, so really the only 2 i like are my 1 and 2
Both seem reasonable for what will likely be good but not great players.Magic making some moves. Extended Isaac (4/80) and Fultz (3/50) this afternoon.
will be interesting to see about any non-guarantees, but those are pretty reasonable, I think. Fultz is probably a little high, but overall, not terrible.Magic making some moves. Extended Isaac (4/80) and Fultz (3/50) this afternoon.
Yeah. Pretty sure he was traded a while ago, but don’t remember and figured this was easier than googling. I was incorrect.You serious, Clark?
Sorry, thought it might be some kind of shtick. He’s on the suns.Yeah. Pretty sure he was traded a while ago, but don’t remember and figured this was easier than googling. I was incorrect.
Yeah, pretty bad: https://hoopshype.com/lists/2021-nba-free-agent-rankings/Is there a good updated list of 2021 free agents? There was talk about it being a great class but now it seems to have really dried up.
I usually like spotracYeah, pretty bad: https://hoopshype.com/lists/2021-nba-free-agent-rankings/