Jiji Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Those first two are intriguing. But why no Carlisle? That team could really use some defensive fundamentals and it's not as if he's a slouch offensively either. How many better coaches are out there, free agents or not? I feel like this Blazers team paired with D'Antoni would be losing a lot of 153-145 games. I'm there for it kinda but I'd like to see Dame win a championship and they're the closest team we've got in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 It looks like there is going to be some big players possibly moving around this summer. It will be interesting to see if these coachless front offices will move players then get their coach or get their coach and then figured out what moves will be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, and James Harden have committed to playing for Team USA in Tokyo next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Khris Middleton and CP3, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/21/2021 at 11:39 AM, Jiji said: I think Portland would be a good landing spot for Simmons. They desperately need better perimeter defending and I could see Ben and Dame working well together. If Simmons is willing to turn into, essentially, prime Draymond Green to go with Dame, they would be terrifying together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) On 6/21/2021 at 11:39 AM, Jiji said: Nothing to see here my phone being stupid. Edited June 22, 2021 by Brian Fowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Brian Fowler said: If Simmons is willing to turn into, essentially, prime Draymond Green to go with Dame, they would be terrifying together. Mike Conley for Simmons? I doubt the $ work, or that the trade would go down, but he would fix the Jazz's D problems. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kuetsar said: Mike Conley for Simmons? I doubt the $ work, or that the trade would go down, but he would fix the Jazz's D problems. . . But you'd only exacerbate his offensive woes teaming him with Gobert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Yeah, you can't have Simmons and Gobert on the same team. The money with the CJ trade idea works out. Ben's got one more year. As it's largely offense for defense, the trade addresses the major needs for both teams. Offensively I think Simmons with his confidence has a lot more potential than Draymond Green but that could be a worst case scenario I guess. This makes too much sense to happen. Covington and Simmons on the defensive end would be dynamite. Ideally, they'd be able to retain Powell too, so you could go with a lineup of Dame, Simmons, Powell, Covington, Nurkic. That's great balance on both ends. Carmelo and Simons could be your bench scorers. Edited June 22, 2021 by Jiji 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Zimbra said: Khris Middleton and CP3, too. CP3 declined the invite Kevin Love and Jrue Holliday are also in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 SUPER happy with the Raps jumping to 4th overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 4th is nice. 4 is bigger than 1 or 2 or even 3, so it's probably the best one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Holy fuck I know it doesn't guarantee anything, but holy fuck 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Detroit’s been overdue for a good break, and Cunningham should fit in well with the core they’ve been developing. Being a Bulls fan this was… less then ideal. Gonna have to get inventive to improve on the Lavine/Vuk/Williams core. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 By the way, this is literally the first time in franchise history the Pistons have moved up in the lottery. It will be only the fourth top six pick for them since 1981. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southofheavy Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Tears in my eyes, fellas. It's partially due to the paralyzing knot in my neck that I woke up with, which kept me from jump kicking the ceiling. I am in agony, but I am so damn happy. I love the Detroit Pistons. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 CARUSO!~!!! The memes are so fucking gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Jiji said: CARUSO!~!!! The memes are so fucking gold. I’ve practiced in Brazos County! That’s Texas A&M / College Station. Figures that that county would still be arresting people for marijuana… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Ben Wallace got old fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Nets assistant Ime Udoka will be the next Celtics coach, per Woj. He had also been a finalist for the Portland job, which is apparently now down to Becky Hammon and Mike D'Antoni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 James Harden has pulled out of the Olympics citing injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Why did he sign up in the first place? That guy sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southofheavy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) 'Sposta go in the other thread. Edited June 24, 2021 by southofheavy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Anthony Edwards will join Team USA's select team. Erik Spoelstra will also help coach the select team in camp in Las Vegas. Edwards may or may not go to Tokyo, depending on who else they get for the roster. Spoelstra is not expected to go to Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Anthony Edwards will join Team USA's select team. Awww yeah! Goose was born for this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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