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This looks serious Phil. It now looks like the EC might go through Milwaukee rather than Boston. Bucks suddenly have to be considered a favorite to win it all
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Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected MIL 1st, and unprotected MIL swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers. Phoenix lands Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson.
Suns give up Ayton
Suns give up Ayton
Big addition for the Bucks but the silver lining to me is that Damon didn't go to Miami. I am not a fan of players demanding to land in a particular team in a trade scenario and at least there is no precedent. Safe to say too that there won't be any round 1 upset by the Heat over the Bucks next season. I consider Miami a more intense rival than Milwaukee. Boston and Milwaukee will be a battle of the richest duos in the league, that's the sideshow.
Let the games begin. We have a Unicorn.
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well said Phil. I totally agree about demanding where you go in a trade and I also agree that Miami for some reason is a bigger rival than the Bucks with whom the Celts have little problemBig addition for the Bucks but the silver lining to me is that Damon didn't go to Miami. I am not a fan of players demanding to land in a particular team in a trade scenario and at least there is no precedent. Safe to say too that there won't be any round 1 upset by the Heat over the Bucks next season. I consider Miami a more intense rival than Milwaukee. Boston and Milwaukee will be a battle of the richest duos in the league, that's the sideshow.
Looking at the deals, Portland got a great haul with two 1st rd picks and 2 pick swaps from the Bucks plus big man Ayton who could have a more comfortable time playing with the Blazers.
Phoenix is just happy to get rid of Ayton , and got big man Nurkic and Grayson Allen, but they are in some rebuilding mode so these moves won't really matter.
Bucks will need a reboot of their chemistry. Adding a superstar is always great on paper, ie. Melo to NY, Westbrook to LAL, PG to LAC, but actual role playing is another thing. The rookie Bucks' coach is in for the some rough ride. A fantasy playoff matchup is indeed between the Bucks and the Heat, as Lillard have to beat the team that he really wanted to play for. And the Heat will take double pleasure in beating a team that snatched their fantasy player. Another thing is how Lillard will respond to the late rounds in the playoffs as he's never been there yet. He has to share the scoring chores with Giannis, who might become the 2nd option.
Phoenix is just happy to get rid of Ayton , and got big man Nurkic and Grayson Allen, but they are in some rebuilding mode so these moves won't really matter.
Bucks will need a reboot of their chemistry. Adding a superstar is always great on paper, ie. Melo to NY, Westbrook to LAL, PG to LAC, but actual role playing is another thing. The rookie Bucks' coach is in for the some rough ride. A fantasy playoff matchup is indeed between the Bucks and the Heat, as Lillard have to beat the team that he really wanted to play for. And the Heat will take double pleasure in beating a team that snatched their fantasy player.
Another thing is how Lillard will respond to the late rounds in the playoffs as he's never been there yet. He has to share the scoring chores with Giannis, who might become the 2nd option.
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All great thoughts but imo when push comes to shove Lillard will be there at the end assuming he’s healthy. I agree also about Blazers getting draft picks but for Giannis and Dame winning time is now. Plus if Dame gets that far I’m betting he’ll be a star. I’ve always liked him.
Ayton is the one which surprised me. He’s young and tall and reasonably good. Suns soured on him
Ayton is the one which surprised me. He’s young and tall and reasonably good. Suns soured on him
And in addition, Dame is IMO even better off with the Bucks than with the HeatBig addition for the Bucks but the silver lining to me is that Damon didn't go to Miami. I am not a fan of players demanding to land in a particular team in a trade scenario and at least there is no precedent. Safe to say too that there won't be any round 1 upset by the Heat over the Bucks next season. I consider Miami a more intense rival than Milwaukee. Boston and Milwaukee will be a battle of the richest duos in the league, that's the sideshow.
Full agreement from me on everything you said about Lillard
I heartily agree with Magic, and I firmly believe is the best point guard I have ever seen in my basketball life. And he wasn't just boasting, he used a slew of categories to prove it.
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Magic Johnson asserts that he, and not Stephen Curry, is the greatest point guard ever
Lakers great Magic Johnson brilliantly reminded everyone why he is still the greatest point guard in NBA history.
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I love Steph He is one of a kind but that big bronze statue of Magic out front of Crypto.com arena is there for a reason ......Magic was indeed IMO as well the greatest PG of all time. Steph is unique in so many different ways to score but at the end of the day magic was a force to contend with. Plus when Kareem was tired or injured, Magic became an adept Center
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Great tribute to Dame from his Portland fans. He is a class player and I wish him well.
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Thank You, Dame: Blazers post tribute video after Lillard trade
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30 teams in 30 days: Celtics aim to move forward after bittersweet season
With eyes on an 18th title, Boston undergoes a mini-shakeup that brings in big man Kristaps Porzingis.Celtics aim to move forward after bittersweet season
With eyes on an 18th title, the Celtics undergo a mini shakeup that sees them bring in big man Kristaps Porzingis.
I'm going to miss Smart, Phil, but if Porzingis stays healthy the Celts will be a better team
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the recurring theme at the beginning of each new season...............great read. What a bust Zion has been
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In four seasons, he's played in just 114 of a possible 317 games (308 regular-season games, three play-in games and a six-game playoff series in 2022) for New Orleans, none in the postseason. His injury-driven absences have regularly extended far beyond the time frames the team has initially given for potential returns.
When he's been on the court, Williamson has played like a generational talent, averaging 25.8 points on 60.5% shooting while earning two All-Star nods. The problem is he hasn't been on the court enough. As he begins playing on his five-year, $194 million extension he signed in July 2022, Williamson and the Pelicans are at a crossroads.
Can the Pelicans count on Zion Williamson in 2023-24?
Can the Pelicans count on Zion in 2023-24?
New Orleans needs a healthy season from the 2019 No. 1 overall pick, who has played just 114 games in four seasons.
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In four seasons, he's played in just 114 of a possible 317 games (308 regular-season games, three play-in games and a six-game playoff series in 2022) for New Orleans, none in the postseason. His injury-driven absences have regularly extended far beyond the time frames the team has initially given for potential returns.
When he's been on the court, Williamson has played like a generational talent, averaging 25.8 points on 60.5% shooting while earning two All-Star nods. The problem is he hasn't been on the court enough. As he begins playing on his five-year, $194 million extension he signed in July 2022, Williamson and the Pelicans are at a crossroads.
That is a good news for Celtics fan. The Unicorn has only 1 horn, can't afford to have none.
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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis played in 1st scrimmage since injury (report)
Kristaps Porzingis appears to be healthy and good to go for training camp.
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season is less than 4 weeks away and Draymond is the first casualty .....
The injury -- which sources said is not a high ankle sprain -- happened earlier in the week during a pickup game at Chase Center"I dodged a bullet and learned that today by the way it's [positively] reacting," Green told Spears. "Even with an MRI you don't see the trend of it immediately. The swelling is down."
Green will meet with reporters on Monday at the Warriors' media day. Training camp will begin the following day, with Golden State's first preseason game set for Oct. 7. The Warriors open their regular season on Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns.
The 33-year-old Green is entering his 12th season in the NBA with a new four-year, $100 million contract extension under his belt. Last season, Green played in 73 games, working through a number of nagging injuries, including to his back, neck, foot and knee. Two seasons ago, he missed one month because of a back injury.
Warriors' Draymond Green (ankle) expects to miss 4-6 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green suffered a left ankle sprain and expects to miss four to six weeks, he told Andscape's Marc Spears on Saturday.The injury -- which sources said is not a high ankle sprain -- happened earlier in the week during a pickup game at Chase Center"I dodged a bullet and learned that today by the way it's [positively] reacting," Green told Spears. "Even with an MRI you don't see the trend of it immediately. The swelling is down."
Green will meet with reporters on Monday at the Warriors' media day. Training camp will begin the following day, with Golden State's first preseason game set for Oct. 7. The Warriors open their regular season on Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns.
The 33-year-old Green is entering his 12th season in the NBA with a new four-year, $100 million contract extension under his belt. Last season, Green played in 73 games, working through a number of nagging injuries, including to his back, neck, foot and knee. Two seasons ago, he missed one month because of a back injury.
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Celts seem well positioned this year although I must admit I’ll miss Smart
Wow, while I like Jrue coming in for us, I am saddened by the departure of Robert Williams. I've always liked him but he was injury prone. This is quite a bold move by Brad. But we C's fans have to trust him. So far so good.
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