New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[christoph]

Suns got a great deal. Didn't have to include big names to grab Durant.

Wow, that was sudden

 

[steve williams]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1623564676066934785

 

[steve williams]

And so KD with the Suns is killer. Kyrie and KD both in the WC. It‘ll be a an interesting finish in the WC

 

[steve williams]

And the saga of the Scowl, Russell Westbrook, continues to plummet....

Clippers, Bulls may pursue Westbrook

Former All-Star and Kia MVP Russell Westbrook was reportedly dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz yesterday as part of a three-team blockbuster swap. Provided that deal goes through as currently structured, there are multiple reports Westbrook will be bought out by the Jazz. Per the NBA on TNT’s Chris Haynes, once that happens, both the Chicago Bulls and LA Clippers are interested in picking him up.

 

[jadis]

And so KD with the Suns is killer. Kyrie and KD both in the WC. It‘ll be a an interesting finish in the WC

Suns will have KD, CP3, Booker, and Ayton on the starting 5. The 5th guy may not matter much

Am still amazed the Suns didn't give up a 'star' near the caliber of KD but they did give up 4 first round picks. That's probably what the Nets want, as the best 'deal'.

 

[jadis]

And the saga of the Scowl, Russell Westbrook, continues to plummet....

Clippers, Bulls may pursue Westbrook

Former All-Star and Kia MVP Russell Westbrook was reportedly dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz yesterday as part of a three-team blockbuster swap. Provided that deal goes through as currently structured, there are multiple reports Westbrook will be bought out by the Jazz. Per the NBA on TNT’s Chris Haynes, once that happens, both the Chicago Bulls and LA Clippers are interested in picking him up.

Ainge continues his draft pick hoarding spree. Now with 15 1st round picks thru 2029. That's what he does best. Boston owes him for Tatum and Brown today.

 

[steve williams]

Suns will have KD, CP3, Booker, and Ayton on the starting 5. The 5th guy may not matter much

Am still amazed the Suns didn't give up a 'star' near the caliber of KD but they did give up 4 first round picks. That's probably what the Nets want, as the best 'deal'.

Phil...they gave up 4 first round draft choices, same as the Lakers when they got AD. Suns are postured for the present but not for the long term as the lakers have found. However their present is a lot rosier than the Lakers who continue to lose to every team. With the return of Russell perhaps as a better point guard he might bring something the Lakers need but that won't get them to the finish Line. Suns have a much better chance. I really thought the Suns would trade Chris Paul

 

[rblnr]

Steve, saw a comment by Pelinka that LA fans only accept championships, so rebuilds aren’t possible. Do you think LA could handle a three year rebuild if they saw progress and direction?

 

[rblnr]

Suns got a great deal. Didn't have to include big names to grab Durant.

They have the horses now to win in the West. Can’t argue the price with that in mind IMO

 

[steve williams]

Steve, saw a comment by Pelinka that LA fans only accept championships, so rebuilds aren’t possible. Do you think LA could handle a three year rebuild if they saw progress and direction?

Dwefinitely. They have had 3 years of nothingness

 

[steve williams]

And the Lakers are cleaning house. Pat Bev is gone and also much to my disappointment the Lakers traded Thomas Bryant who I thought had great potential as a center

All these moves so that they can try to make it into the play in rounds. Beyond that they aint going anywhere

 

[Fishfood]

And the Lakers are cleaning house. Pat Bev is gone and also much to my disappointment the Lakers traded Thomas Bryant who I thought had great potential as a center

All these moves so that they can try to make it into the play in rounds. Beyond that they aint going anywhere

Don't agree. It's now a really good, deep, big team. Bryant asked to be traded because he minutes had dwindled when AD got back and also he's not playing much in a playoff series where a team will hunt him every time down the floor. Vanderbilt is the one to watch because MN people are staying we got a steal to have him included.

Phoenix, Boston favorites to play in the finals. Since Chris Paul is cursed and the GSW are hurting still, maybe the Lakers can challenge. Dallas and Denver don't play enough defense. Defense is all that matters in the post season. If you look back, it's always top 5 defensive teams that play each other in the finals.

 

[Fishfood]

Lakers have gotten some much deserved bashing here but you have to give credit where credit is due. Suddenly the Lakers have the best front office in town which is a shocking development.

 

[steve williams]

Lakers have gotten some much deserved bashing here but you have to give credit where credit is due. Suddenly the Lakers have the best front office in town which is a shocking development.

really.....

they won't make it out of the play in round

tonight against the Bucks will be no exception

 

[Fishfood]

I think your Lebron hatred is getting in the way of reality. Understandable. I would have rather he not become a laker too but this is a good roster. That said, they are ankle sprain away from you being right.

 

[steve williams]

I'm not so sure about a Phoenix Boston finals but you never know. Suns have to get by Memphis and Denver and that won't be easy. I like Durant and he is an exceptionally gifted player but I have to wonder as good as he is if his star is falling as he has become injury prone and seems to have fallen off his game a bit. Having said that I'd have him ion my team without a blink of my eye

 

[steve williams]

I think your Lebron hatred is getting in the way of reality. Understandable. I would have rather he not become a laker too but this is a good roster. That said, they are ankle sprain away from you being right.

LeBron is a journeyman who will go anywhere to improve his legacy. I hope you prove to be correct but tonight's game will be a test of your comments. IMO there isn't a team in the league who can't beat the Lakers. They don't have the stamina of youth as typically is evident in the 4th period of every game And as far as playing defense, that isn't a word in their vocabulary. All IMO of course

 

[JackD201]

Suns will have KD, CP3, Booker, and Ayton on the starting 5. The 5th guy may not matter much

Am still amazed the Suns didn't give up a 'star' near the caliber of KD but they did give up 4 first round picks. That's probably what the Nets want, as the best 'deal'.

If that 5th is a TJ Warren that is fully back in form from his ACL injury, the 2020 TJ Warren.....Oh Lord.

 

[jadis]

If that 5th is a TJ Warren that is fully back in form from his ACL injury, the 2020 TJ Warren.....Oh Lord.

At this point, if I am the armchair coach of the Suns, I will 'rest' KD, and even Booker till they reach the playoffs. Then with a healthy first 5, Suns should coast along to the WCF. I like Denver but somehow my faith in this team is not very strong from their past playoff encounters. Jokic, despite his 2 MVPs hasn't really destroyed opponents during the playoffs, or not that I can recall. Suns may had a 'fluke' loss to Dallas last season but they were in the Finals with the Bucks a few years ago and the leadership of CP3 showed up.

 

[jadis]

Denver just lost to the lowly Magic despite 29 pts from Jokic. Well, I have to hand this to the Magic bec they beat the Celtics 3 times already this season. The baffling thing is their 22-33 record which is a lottery ticket.