NBA News: Week 14 (1/22/24 - 1/28/24)

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Mori Chu]

OKC is now #1 in the West. Pretty impressive.

[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?

[Mori Chu]

[Superbone]

I may put my name in the NBA coaching ring.

[bajanguy008]

Is this an example how eager they are to post about Luka ?
Geeez smh
Embarrassing stuff

[ShelC]

[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.

[ShelC]

Here's Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, now go win.

[Split T]

Why would Detroit do this? Stupid

[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.

[bajanguy008]

[Split T]

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.

[Shabazz]

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.

[Split T]

Ya that’s a trade that makes more sense

[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?

[TOO]

If Detroit trades Thompson, just move the team, they'll never be good again.

[Split T]

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