Zimbra Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 lmao, Lillard is heading to the Bucks in a 3-team trade with Phoenix. Out of respect for Dolfan (and also trying not to get banned) I will not be taking a victory lap at this time. 1
SirFozzie Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 Celtics were favorites this year. Now? (krustytheclown'sWHATTHEHELLWASTHAT.GIF)
Brian Fowler Posted September 27, 2023 Author Posted September 27, 2023 Huh. Did not see that coming. (I continue to get mid-90's Magic/early-10's Thunder vibes from this Celtics core, as a side note.)
Zimbra Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 Oh shit, they dumped Grayson Allen in the deal, too. BUCKS STAY WINNING
Brian Fowler Posted September 27, 2023 Author Posted September 27, 2023 As for the Bucks, I do wonder how well they defend without Holiday. Especially if Middleton's apparent decline on that end last year is real, and not just a byproduct of still recovering from injury. Phoenix gets off Ayton's contract, but not much else.
Dolfan in NYC Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Zimbra said: lmao, Lillard is heading to the Bucks in a 3-team trade with Phoenix. Out of respect for Dolfan (and also trying not to get banned) I will not be taking a victory lap at this time.
Brian Fowler Posted September 27, 2023 Author Posted September 27, 2023 Presumably Portland will look to move Holiday, right? Gotta admit it would be a bit funny if he ends up going to Miami (and I think he would be a good fit for the Heat to boot if a deal could be made ) 1
Dolfan in NYC Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: Presumably Portland will look to move Holiday, right? Gotta admit it would be a bit funny if he ends up going to Miami (and I think he would be a good fit for the Heat to boot if a deal could be made ) Woj says yes, Jrue will never play for the Blazers. He'll be moved immediately.
Contentious C Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 Well, this is totally bugfuck insane. The Celtics fan in me wants it to turn into Nash-Howard Lakers, but both Giannis & Dame are too smart to let that happen.
Dolfan in NYC Posted September 28, 2023 Posted September 28, 2023 Shams is reporting that Portland asked for Jimmy or Bam in exchange for Dame. ...so that's why.
hammerva Posted September 28, 2023 Posted September 28, 2023 So you are telling me that Tyler Herro isn't a major player that is on the same level as a potential Hall of Famer in a trade Watching Miami sports people losing their shit and basically accusing ESPN of collusion is just sad and really doesn't help their victim complex. I mean if ESPN wanted to tilt the NBA in their favor, wouldn't they have tried to send Lillard to Boston or Los Angeles or a bigger market than Milwaukee 1
Hail Sabin Posted September 28, 2023 Posted September 28, 2023 Please let Miami take Kyrie take from usPlease let Miami take Kyrie take from us
Brian Fowler Posted September 29, 2023 Author Posted September 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Hail Sabin said: Please let Miami take Kyrie take from usPlease let Miami take Kyrie take from us Is there any player in the NBA who less fits the vaunted "Heat Culture" than Kyrie?
Zimbra Posted September 29, 2023 Posted September 29, 2023 Jimmy Butler would beat James Harden to death with a coffee tumbler the first time he rolled into practice late smelling like south beach. 1 1
Dolfan in NYC Posted September 29, 2023 Posted September 29, 2023 That is not a joke. Jimmy *will* murder a teammate at some point for not hustling enough, and Riley *will* successfully cover it up for him. Anyway, the Blazers are apparently asking for "young talent" and multiple 1's for Jrue. So... The Sixers and Clippers are the most interested for now.
SirFozzie Posted October 1, 2023 Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Celtics trade Brogdon, Robert Williams and the 2024 first from GSW and an unprotected 2029 1st rounder for Jrue. Not sure I like it, I will miss TimeLord, but time will tell. edit: I think we need to give the Blazers GM credit: When Lillard did his "Miami or nothing ultimatum", it seemed like everyone expected them to take a puu puu platter for him. The equivalent of trading a dollar for 6 dimes. This is what they actually got. Deandre Ayton Robert Williams (on a pretty team friendly contract!) Malcolm Brogdon Toumani Camara, three first-round picks: 2024 (Golden State, Top-4 protected), 2029 (Bucks and Celtics unprotected) 2028 and 2030 Milwaukee pick swaps. That's rather impressive. (Hat tip to ESPN Woj's Twitter) Edited October 1, 2023 by SirFozzie 1
Contentious C Posted October 1, 2023 Posted October 1, 2023 It really hinges everything on Porzingis & Holiday being healthy. Either of them play fewer than 50 games, and we're going to be the Nash/Howard Lakers.
RIPPA Posted October 2, 2023 Posted October 2, 2023 Technically media but it is so specific to the NBA Quote Woj and Shams are also useful to front-office members trying to circumvent the league’s tampering rules, according to two former executives. One said he had signaled his team’s interest in a player by telling Shams, knowing he would deliver the message to a team or an agent. The reporters also know what every team and agent is up to, as well as which teams might soon have job openings, making them valuable sources themselves. Owners, one agent said, ask Woj for hiring recommendations on coaches and general managers. “You can’t have them mad at you because then you don’t have access to their information,” a former executive said. “These aren’t one-sided relationships,” said Dan Marks, who spent nearly a decade in the Milwaukee front office. “The reporters get scoops; they get traffic. On the flip side, you get insight into job opportunities or favorable coverage. There are GMs who get fired where you look at it and Woj will say it’s mutual. But he’s saying mutually parted ways because it seems better for that person.” Or, as Falk put it: “Woj built a network of moles. It’s a group of people who have decided they have more loyalty to Woj than to the teams they work for.” 1
The Comedian Posted October 3, 2023 Posted October 3, 2023 On 9/29/2023 at 2:18 PM, Zimbra said: Jimmy Butler would beat James Harden to death with a coffee tumbler the first time he rolled into practice late smelling like south beach. Yeah I don't know, it looks like Jimmy's pretty open to dancing and partying all night these days...while drinking some cherry wine of course... 1 2
RIPPA Posted October 3, 2023 Posted October 3, 2023 The Wizards have picked up Wes Unseld Jr's 2024-2025 option since clearly they aren't gonna get anyone else to suffer through this rebuild
Log Posted October 3, 2023 Posted October 3, 2023 13 hours ago, The Comedian said: Yeah I don't know, it looks like Jimmy's pretty open to dancing and partying all night these days...while drinking some cherry wine of course... But, with his clothes on, it must be said. 1
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