Long Ball Larry
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Fultz’s final year is a team option. Makes more sense.
Not to beat ya down anymore, but not sure how coming in here and posting is easier or faster than googling "chris paul new team"Zigg said:Yeah. Pretty sure he was traded a while ago, but don’t remember and figured this was easier than googling. I was incorrect.
Still holding out hope they trade him to a blue collar city with a hopeless team like Cleveland. I have no idea if they have any interest but Love and picks would make me smile.i don't know why anybody felt the Harden situation wouldn't go the Butler route as it went on:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2923602-report-james-harden-threw-ball-at-jaesean-tate-during-rockets-practice
i know it is silly and has a ways to go to get it weirder, but as soon as the Rockets front office came out and said they weren't looking to trade Harden and were willing to let it get "uncomfortable" you knew it would get worse. Fertitta really may sink the Rockets ship once it is all said and done. Of course, it could pay in their favor and completely pay off too.
Looking at player options:Long Ball Larry said:I usually like spotrac
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/2021/
and yes it’s taken a hit over the past couple weeks
I thought I saw the Suns picked him up off of waivers, brohanskyold frankie kaminski is out there right now brohans so i know today is day numero uno of the season but i think the big story is who will sign frank the tank before the end of the day take that to the bank brochachos
Kawhi mentioned he was opting out yesterday, but it didn’t mean he was necessarily leaving or stayingLooking at player options:
-I'd expect Richardson and Dinwiddie to opt out
-I assume the Bucks will lock up Holiday
-Barton, Ibaka, Harrell, Powell are very uncertain now.
-Derrick Jones Jr. could be interesting if he gets to play enough and can show his skills.
Looking at RFA:
-Collins, Allen, Hart, Trent, Graham and Robinson will be the most interesting (based on what we know now). I'm not sure if those last 3 can still be extended since they weren't first round picks.
-Markannen, Lonzo, Monk and maybe Zach Collins could be worth a look if they have good seasons.
Looking at UFA:
Yeah, that's a rough group.
-I guess Tim Hardaway, Oubre, Oladipo, and Fournier will get the most interest. Obiviously if Oladipo can get back to his all-NBA level, he will be the prize. I guess Conley and Lowry will command a decent amount of interest if they can get through the season without falling off too much physically.
-There are at least 10 or 15 guys in there that will still be rotation players and could be worthy of the MLE.
Yeah, I thought about mentioning him, but he seems like he is kind of in his own category. He would obviously be the biggest get of all, but so hard to try to plan anything around him.Kawhi mentioned he was opting out yesterday, but it didn’t mean he was necessarily leaving or staying
It was a GT kid that CP punched in the nuts. Pretty sure thats the confusion here.Jayrod said:Huh, I could have swore it was Georgia Tech?
Could it be he just passed the ball for the first time ever in practice and they weren't expecting it?
and it keeps the Porter/Barton friendship alive...Houston apparently wants Michael Porter. Harden for Michael Porter, Gary Harris and Will Barton passes the trade checker.
I heard they just signed Pete Chilcutt to a 10-day contract.Question is now, will the Rockets be able to field team tonight? McLemore (+), wall and cousins out. Another currently unknown player tested positive today as well
The game has been postponed, per Woj/Shams. Great start!Question is now, will the Rockets be able to field team tonight? McLemore (+), wall and cousins out. Another currently unknown player tested positive today as well
As a Nuggets fan, I don’t want him—especially if it costs Denver PorterHouston apparently wants Michael Porter. Harden for Michael Porter, Gary Harris and Will Barton passes the trade checker.
The game has been postponed, per Woj/Shams. Great start!
Marc Stein
@TheSteinLine
On the second night of the NBA season, Houston could not field the minimum requirement of eight players in uniform
i max bet Celtics under for the season, biggest worry has to be Coach Stevens has these guys ready to play every game and seems to elevate pretty much all of his players.C's 1st quarter in the books.
Offense clicking but no answer for Giannis' drive and kick game. Bucks getting wide open looks from 3 every possession. Holiday will be a difference maker for them.
Simmons is 0-0 from 3 in a half. He simply can't shoot...The longer they don't trade him the more his value will drop.came here expecting far more hot takery after a night of basketball
Sixers certainly looking like they need some things to work out, but the Wiz definitely look to be a lively bunch this season. I think they are hitting like 55% from 3 which i am not sure is sustainable, but they certainly seem capable of making some noise and making the playoffs this yearBrunell4MVP said:Deni Avdija is starting for the Wiz tonight. Interested in seeing what he brings and how well he guards T Harris.
Halftime update: (Down 83-59)4 minutes into season:
Bulls still terrible.
Wendell Carter still clueless.
Gonna be a long season.
Again.
Lauri has looked good. 6-8 from the floor, 4-5 from 3pt. He is opening up space on the floor but no one else is taking advantage.Only bright spot so far: Pat Williams looks like he belongs.
Little early to really make these predictoins haha. I think they may sneak in the 9/10 spot of playoffs but don't see them doing much. No way they keep up this 55% from deep for long.Sixers certainly looking like they need some things to work out, but the Wiz definitely look to be a lively bunch this season. I think they are hitting like 55% from 3 which i am not sure is sustainable, but they certainly seem capable of making some noise and making the playoffs this year
Bulls just need a few more guys that play 1 end of the court.Halftime update: (Down 83-59)
Bulls still suck.
Zero ball movement.
Guys just stand around on offense all possession.
I could select 4 random posters in this thread and give more defensive effort.
Time to hope the lottery balls go their way next year.
Only bright spot so far: Pat Williams looks like he belongs.
Trey Young has everyone on skates out there.
Boylen had them blitzing the pick and roll almost every time but Donovan’s focusing on drop coverages and some zone. The players are trying, they are just bad it.I could select 4 random posters in this thread and give more defensive effort.
my 2nd prediction is Curry shoots around 32% from 3 with the Sixers. sixers trade him and wherever he goes he shoots 46% from 3Little early to really make these predictoins haha. I think they may sneak in the 9/10 spot of playoffs but don't see them doing much. No way they keep up this 55% from deep for long.
At least Shake is killing itSixers should trade Tobias Harris for a future "25 2nd round pick
6 min left in 3rd: (Down 100-64)Halftime update: (Down 83-59)
Bulls still suck.
Zero ball movement.
Guys just stand around on offense all possession.
I could select 4 random posters in this thread and give more defensive effort.
Time to hope the lottery balls go their way next year.
Only bright spot so far: Pat Williams looks like he belongs.
Trey Young has everyone on skates out there.