Around the League: Week 17 (2/6 - 2/12)

[Superbone]

Bridges would be the big scorer in that group. Probably have 30 of the 60.

[ShelC]

[Kryptonic]

it’s us

[Split T]

A lot of these guys are ok and I wouldn’t be upset with them(Holiday, Barton, Green, Ross) but I think Jackson is the real prize and I do agree that Ish might actually provide more than those other 4. None of have been good this year, but situation might be the reason. Barton was pretty good last year for Denver.

[TOO]

Bridges would be the big scorer in that group. Probably have 30 of the 60.

Mike Fratello would be proud.

[Wally_West]

[djy2j]

That is really dirty not to tell the Warriors the truth about Payton's health. The NBA teams have a code of honor about stuff like that. Warriors may not want to do another deal with the Blazers for a long time.

They really should invoke a stiff penalty for the Blazers for doing that. Not some 2nd round draft pick BS either. Like a hefty fine, first round pick and whoever was involved should be terminated. It's 2023 and that's some BS.

[Mori Chu]

That is really dirty not to tell the Warriors the truth about Payton's health. The NBA teams have a code of honor about stuff like that. Warriors may not want to do another deal with the Blazers for a long time.

They really should invoke a stiff penalty for the Blazers for doing that. Not some 2nd round draft pick BS either. Like a hefty fine, first round pick and whoever was involved should be terminated. It's 2023 and that's some BS.

I don't know whether it is actually in violation of any NBA rules. I am no expert about such things. But at minimum it's a dishonest and misleading thing to do, and teams will not like knowing that the Blazers are fine with behaving that way during trade negotiations. Also WTF why did they push Payton out there to play if he was that injured? Do they just not care about the health and wellbeing of their players? If nothing else, they spend millions of dollars on these guys, why would they want to risk aggravating injuries to them like that?

[bajanguy008]

I always like to preface my posts by saying "I didn't watch the game" but again

When he broke Kareem's record did he tweak anything. Seemed like he went full tilt all game and was healthy

Sitting the next two games since then is funny to me cause many think Bron's main motivation has been stats. Maybe he's Resting Up for the post all star break stretch run......

[bajanguy008]

Didn't even know they been on such a run

[JeremyG]

This Payton situation shows how risky it is to make a trade right at the deadline. It also shows how risky it is to do a 4-team trade.

Do we know if all the players in our 4-team trade have completed physicals yet?

[JeremyG]

Not just the Warriors, it's going to affect the Blazers standing throughout the league.

*One way to improve their image is to give Dame what he wants in the offseason and trade him with a now healthy Gary Payton II for Paul and Ayton straight up…


*speaking into existence

Agreed.

[bajanguy008]

Interesting
Cool tho

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[Kryptonic]

I always like to preface my posts by saying "I didn't watch the game" but again

When he broke Kareem's record did he tweak anything. Seemed like he went full tilt all game and was healthy

Sitting the next two games since then is funny to me cause many think Bron's main motivation has been stats. Maybe he's Resting Up for the post all star break stretch run......

He’s resting for the all-star game

[Flagrant Fowl]

I always like to preface my posts by saying "I didn't watch the game" but again

When he broke Kareem's record did he tweak anything. Seemed like he went full tilt all game and was healthy

Sitting the next two games since then is funny to me cause many think Bron's main motivation has been stats. Maybe he's Resting Up for the post all star break stretch run......

He picked up the injury shortly after breaking the record. The broadcast talked about it for a bit and he didn’t play much in the 4th because of it.

[Flagrant Fowl]

A heartbreaking loss for The Twins first game as Nets. They lead for nearly the whole game, Mikal missed a layup that probably would've won it, and Dinwiddie's game tying 3 was just a bit too late.

[Superbone]

Rough debut for Phoenix Suns East. It was looking good until the offense dried up at the end of the fourth.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Yep. I watched the entire second half. Dinwiddie and Bridges are clearly their best two guys, but they don't have a night in and night out closer. They're going to be good and fun, but ultimately a first round exit with this roster.

[JeremyG]

Admittedly I don't watch the Nets much but I haven't been very impressed with what I've seen of Claxton. How is he supposed to be a DPOY candidate if he can't stop Embiid or even Ayton from getting 35? Sometimes blocks are just empty stats. Mikal did a better job on Embiid late in the game lol.

[bajanguy008]

Yep. I watched the entire second half. Dinwiddie and Bridges are clearly their best two guys, but they don't have a night in and night out closer. They're going to be good and fun, but ultimately a first round exit with this roster.

Just finished watching
Yea super tough loss but I'm gonna be watching a bunch of their games. Forgot how hyped the crowd usually is in Bklyn and they have a decent squad. Twin did their thing

I know it was talked about after the trade, how many wings they have but geeez lol
So many guys......
Headache for Vaughan and rotations plus Seth Curry wasn't even playing tonight