Wow, the first paragraph it’s clear: Doc Rivers laid new foundation for them, altough is clear that he also handed them some serious playoffs failures even before this year, but it’s still harsh... unless...perhaps they have some big name already lined up and Doc dish a final assist for them? I wonder what could Mike D’Antony do for them...carey wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:18 pmDoc Rivers out. Wonder what will happen there? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/299 ... ources-say
Around the League: Offseason
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exactlyFlagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:21 pmOr maybe it's the women passing around the players. Ever think about it that way?djy2j wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:18 pmCan't have Book and KAT on the same team now that KAT is smashing Book's ex. Girls ruin everything
Also why does if feel like the same girls get passed around the league so much? These guys could pick from a sea of women but they just pass around the same four.
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I get the value of retaining Ayton in a vacuum, but I don't like the value of the Simmons/Ayton pairing. Defensively it is great, but I think you might end up in the same boat as Philly in terms offensive inadequacies. You need to include Rubio in that deal; Philly would need a point guard, and putting Simmons on the court with Rubio doesn't make much sense.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:20 pmOutstanding talent, even with the obvious flaw. The shot is absurd, but imagine him playing at PF or even C. Driving and kicking to Booker or the snipers.INFORMER wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:42 pmBen Simmons?Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:33 amIf you can find me a trade for a star involving Oubre+, I am all ears
I'd spend up to Oubre, 2020 #10, swap+protected+unprotected from 2021 to 2024. Yeah, that's right. 4 1stR and Oubre.
But we get to to add to Booker-Ayton while not giving up Cam or Bridges when adding a non shooter. That's worth a premium in draft stock. They can have Jerome, of course. And a Saric sign and trade, if they want/need it.
My guess is that 76rs could use a third team coming in and taking part of that draft stock to send them win now talent and, if possible, cap relief from one of Horford-Harris. If I were them, I'd consider trading for Chris Paul (one of their albatross and one pretty 1stR).
I don't think there is a GM in the league that would give up 4 first round draft picks for Simmons though.
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Grab Simmons with that deal. Send Ayton to Washington with Rubio for Beal. Sign Christian Wood.INFORMER wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:41 amI get the value of retaining Ayton in a vacuum, but I don't like the value of the Simmons/Ayton pairing. Defensively it is great, but I think you might end up in the same boat as Philly in terms offensive inadequacies. You need to include Rubio in that deal; Philly would need a point guard, and putting Simmons on the court with Rubio doesn't make much sense.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:20 pmOutstanding talent, even with the obvious flaw. The shot is absurd, but imagine him playing at PF or even C. Driving and kicking to Booker or the snipers.INFORMER wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:42 pmBen Simmons?Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:33 amIf you can find me a trade for a star involving Oubre+, I am all ears
I'd spend up to Oubre, 2020 #10, swap+protected+unprotected from 2021 to 2024. Yeah, that's right. 4 1stR and Oubre.
But we get to to add to Booker-Ayton while not giving up Cam or Bridges when adding a non shooter. That's worth a premium in draft stock. They can have Jerome, of course. And a Saric sign and trade, if they want/need it.
My guess is that 76rs could use a third team coming in and taking part of that draft stock to send them win now talent and, if possible, cap relief from one of Horford-Harris. If I were them, I'd consider trading for Chris Paul (one of their albatross and one pretty 1stR).
I don't think there is a GM in the league that would give up 4 first round draft picks for Simmons though.
Booker
Beal
Bridges
Simmons
Wood
Are you not entertained!!!!
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That would be a fun team.specialsauce wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:54 pmGrab Simmons with that deal. Send Ayton to Washington with Rubio for Beal. Sign Christian Wood.INFORMER wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:41 amI get the value of retaining Ayton in a vacuum, but I don't like the value of the Simmons/Ayton pairing. Defensively it is great, but I think you might end up in the same boat as Philly in terms offensive inadequacies. You need to include Rubio in that deal; Philly would need a point guard, and putting Simmons on the court with Rubio doesn't make much sense.Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:20 pmOutstanding talent, even with the obvious flaw. The shot is absurd, but imagine him playing at PF or even C. Driving and kicking to Booker or the snipers.INFORMER wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:42 pmBen Simmons?Ring_Wanted wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:33 amIf you can find me a trade for a star involving Oubre+, I am all ears
I'd spend up to Oubre, 2020 #10, swap+protected+unprotected from 2021 to 2024. Yeah, that's right. 4 1stR and Oubre.
But we get to to add to Booker-Ayton while not giving up Cam or Bridges when adding a non shooter. That's worth a premium in draft stock. They can have Jerome, of course. And a Saric sign and trade, if they want/need it.
My guess is that 76rs could use a third team coming in and taking part of that draft stock to send them win now talent and, if possible, cap relief from one of Horford-Harris. If I were them, I'd consider trading for Chris Paul (one of their albatross and one pretty 1stR).
I don't think there is a GM in the league that would give up 4 first round draft picks for Simmons though.
Booker
Beal
Bridges
Simmons
Wood
Are you not entertained!!!!
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who is the best player on that team?
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I don't think I like Ben Simmons as a power forward. Honestly I don't know that I like him at any roster spot; he's a really unique and talented player, but I worry about anybody who wants the ball that much who is that bad of a shooter. His great size and rebounding and athleticism are huge assets if he's playing PG, but less so if he's a forward, since many forwards have the frame to get those same stats. And you want your PF to be able to stretch the floor. I think if he doesn't learn to shoot, I wouldn't want him. Some would say that Rubio is also a poor shooting PG, but Simmons is a whole other level of bad at shooting.
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Simmons can’t shoot, but if the other 4 can, it’s not that big of a deal.
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Agreed
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Of course. You got Wood.
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He’s a PG on offense, PF on defense. Pretty simple to me idkMori Chu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:19 pmI don't think I like Ben Simmons as a power forward. Honestly I don't know that I like him at any roster spot; he's a really unique and talented player, but I worry about anybody who wants the ball that much who is that bad of a shooter. His great size and rebounding and athleticism are huge assets if he's playing PG, but less so if he's a forward, since many forwards have the frame to get those same stats. And you want your PF to be able to stretch the floor. I think if he doesn't learn to shoot, I wouldn't want him. Some would say that Rubio is also a poor shooting PG, but Simmons is a whole other level of bad at shooting.
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Exactly. I don't know why so many complicate how you play Ben Simmons. You need to start two small with him, like in Sauce's dream lineup where Booker and Beal are in the backcourt. Neither Beal nor Booker would need to play point guard; that would be Simmons's job.specialsauce wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:54 pmHe’s a PG on offense, PF on defense. Pretty simple to me idkMori Chu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:19 pmI don't think I like Ben Simmons as a power forward. Honestly I don't know that I like him at any roster spot; he's a really unique and talented player, but I worry about anybody who wants the ball that much who is that bad of a shooter. His great size and rebounding and athleticism are huge assets if he's playing PG, but less so if he's a forward, since many forwards have the frame to get those same stats. And you want your PF to be able to stretch the floor. I think if he doesn't learn to shoot, I wouldn't want him. Some would say that Rubio is also a poor shooting PG, but Simmons is a whole other level of bad at shooting.
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It should be a similar setup to what Dallas has with Doncic. <sigh>INFORMER wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:56 amExactly. I don't know why so many complicate how you play Ben Simmons. You need to start two small with him, like in Sauce's dream lineup where Booker and Beal are in the backcourt. Neither Beal nor Booker would need to play point guard; that would be Simmons's job.specialsauce wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:54 pmHe’s a PG on offense, PF on defense. Pretty simple to me idkMori Chu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:19 pmI don't think I like Ben Simmons as a power forward. Honestly I don't know that I like him at any roster spot; he's a really unique and talented player, but I worry about anybody who wants the ball that much who is that bad of a shooter. His great size and rebounding and athleticism are huge assets if he's playing PG, but less so if he's a forward, since many forwards have the frame to get those same stats. And you want your PF to be able to stretch the floor. I think if he doesn't learn to shoot, I wouldn't want him. Some would say that Rubio is also a poor shooting PG, but Simmons is a whole other level of bad at shooting.
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Willy Hernangomez among 200 people attending illegal party in Madrid
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1 ... in-madrid/According to reports by Telemadrid (as adapted by Marca), the player was among the 200 people present at an illegal party that had to be intervened by the police in the municipality of Aravaca, Madrid. The player was not arrested, but he was among those identified, as stated in the report.
Currently, Madrid is on a second, partial lockdown after the rise of COVID-19 cases throughout the summer, with a limit of six people permitted to meet in any setting.
Hernangomez made a statement followed these events, in which he admitted he was indeed among the attendees at the party, apologizing to the public.
“As a result of the latest information that emerged about me, I wanted, firstly, to confirm that I was indeed present at said event. Secondly, and more importantly, to apologize publicly, assuming my mistake and being fully aware of what it implies. in the situation we are living in, “ Hernangomez wrote in a statement issued by his representative agency.
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Dario would never.
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Apparently your guy is a knucklehead, INF.
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