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Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:05 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
The Heat made the trade I wish the Suns had with Chris Paul, but I suppose pick swaps could've still been trumped by the Heat.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:21 pm
by Mori Chu
I don't think the Hornets would have taken Paul due to the 3 years left on his contract. Lowry is washed but at least he's expiring.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:37 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Chris Paul's contract is non-guaranteed next season, so he's essentially an expiring contract right now as well.
It would've also been a good PR move for the Hornets to bring him back to his home state.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:29 pm
by Mori Chu
OKC is now #1 in the West. Pretty impressive.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:53 am
by Flagrant Fowl
Not only is Billups in the wrong, but the Blazers should quietly be embracing a competitive loss.
Is Billups trying to get fired?
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:04 am
by Mori Chu
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:03 pm
by Superbone
I may put my name in the NBA coaching ring.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:45 pm
by bajanguy008
Is this an example how eager they are to post about Luka ?
Geeez smh
Embarrassing stuff
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:25 am
by ShelC
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:05 am
by Flagrant Fowl
You don't have to leave, but you're fired. Failing upwards is wild.
This could indicate the Wiz are about to have a fire sale. Junior doesn't want the upcoming tank on his record.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:28 am
by ShelC
Here's Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, now go win.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:57 am
by Split T
Why would Detroit do this? Stupid
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:36 am
by Mori Chu
Why would they not do it? LaVine is a legitimate 25-30 ppg scorer, something they sorely lack. The Pistons seem to have a bunch of young mismatched pieces, mostly forwards, with no real firepower or leadership other than Cade's playmaking. A guy like LaVine would add a lot to their team. I like it for them.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:40 am
by bajanguy008
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:48 am
by Split T
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:36 am
Why would they not do it? LaVine is a legitimate 25-30 ppg scorer, something they sorely lack. The Pistons seem to have a bunch of young mismatched pieces, mostly forwards, with no real firepower or leadership other than Cade's playmaking. A guy like LaVine would add a lot to their team. I like it for them.
Trading one of Ivey, Cade, Thompson, or Duren is the dumb part to me. LaVine is on a massive contract, Detroit is going nowhere. Yes they need to use their cap space on somebody, but I’d wait till the summer. There are always teams looking to unload contracts. I do think they need to break up Ivey and Cade, but LaVine doesn’t have much value on that deal…I think moving Ivey in that would be a mistake.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:37 am
by Shabazz
Split T wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:48 am
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:36 am
Why would they not do it? LaVine is a legitimate 25-30 ppg scorer, something they sorely lack. The Pistons seem to have a bunch of young mismatched pieces, mostly forwards, with no real firepower or leadership other than Cade's playmaking. A guy like LaVine would add a lot to their team. I like it for them.
Trading one of Ivey, Cade, Thompson, or Duren is the dumb part to me. LaVine is on a massive contract, Detroit is going nowhere. Yes they need to use their cap space on somebody, but I’d wait till the summer. There are always teams looking to unload contracts. I do think they need to break up Ivey and Cade, but LaVine doesn’t have much value on that deal…I think moving Ivey in that would be a mistake.
Bogi, Beef Stew and Killian makes some sense for both sides.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:41 am
by Split T
Ya that’s a trade that makes more sense
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:12 pm
by Mori Chu
That would be an offensive talent downgrade for Chicago, but maybe worth it to balance out their roster and shed some salary. Maybe Detroit has to throw in a pick or two, as well, since they aren't giving Chicago any really impressive players in return?
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:20 pm
by TOO
If Detroit trades Thompson, just move the team, they'll never be good again.
Re: NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:57 pm
by Split T
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:12 pm
That would be an offensive talent downgrade for Chicago, but maybe worth it to balance out their roster and shed some salary. Maybe Detroit has to throw in a pick or two, as well, since they aren't giving Chicago any really impressive players in return?
They’ve been better without LaVine and his contract is a negative asset