Around the League: August 2014

[Mori Chu]

It's August! We can finally ditch that 100-page ATL July thread. I don't have much to say, other than:

[Xylus]

[Sunsfan4life]

KNIBB HIGH FOOTBALL RULES!

[Flagrant Fowl]

KNIBB HIGH FOOTBALL RULES!

+1

Just caught a replay recently. The same dumb jokes still kill me every time.

[In2ition]

I thought that quote was a rip off of this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8EkV2LBOM4

[Gladiator]

ON another note, Greg Monroe apparently has "little interest" in going back to the Pistons, who have talked to the Suns about a possible sign and trade.

http://www.si.com/nba/2014/08/01/detroi ... nl_siextra

Wojnarowski later says that Detroit has talked to Atlanta and Phoenix about Monroe, and that other teams have shown interest at times.

[Ring_Wanted]

Did you catch Mason Plumlee making the USA team over Demarcus Cousins? I think you have actually been lucky to miss the Love-Cousins frontcourt. Your team was perimeter oriented anyway, the remaining pieces are still potent in the paint and you don't have to worry about post defense and rim protection anymore.

[SDC]

very anderson silva like.

[SDC]

or, if you are an el tri fan, very luis montes like

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/dirty-tac ... 15615.html

[Mori Chu]

Horrifying injury. I feel so sad for him and for Pacer fans. This will probably scare top players away from Olympic play in the future.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Horrifying injury. I feel so sad for him and for Pacer fans. This will probably scare top players away from Olympic play in the future.

I don't think so. One injury over the last 22 years of our best NBA players in International competition shouldn't scare anyone away. A severe injury like this could have just as easily happened in a Pacers training camp scrimmage. As many have said, the placement of the stanchion is at fault more than anything in this situation.

[Mori Chu]

Still. He would not have been injured if he hadn't played summer Olympic ball. Players and teams will remember that. To wit:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... ge-injury/

[Flagrant Fowl]

If a NBA player declines an opportunity to play in the 2016 Olympics citing George's injury as the primary reason for his decision I'll eat my hat.

[Superbone]

Andrew Wiggins Cavaliers jerseys ‘discontinued’ at NBA’s online store

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... er=ya5nbcs

[SDC]

Still. He would not have been injured if he hadn't played summer Olympic ball. Players and teams will remember that. To wit:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... ge-injury/

most nba stars are already not participating in intl competition anyways. this will only accelerate that. it's going to be worse than dream team 2002 and 2004 for godfather colangelo.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Still. He would not have been injured if he hadn't played summer Olympic ball. Players and teams will remember that. To wit:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... ge-injury/

most nba stars are already not participating in intl competition anyways. this will only accelerate that. it's going to be worse than dream team 2002 and 2004 for godfather colangelo.

Overreactions, IMO. The issues in 2002 & 2004 had more to do with a lack of cohesion and teamwork than available and willing talent.

[In2ition]

I don't think this is going to make that much of a difference. They play for country and it real helps your own brand image. It's an honor and I think they improve from doing it.

[Cap]

Forbes: Paul George Injury: Why The Stanchions Were So Close, And How To Fix It.

[Superbone]

Forbes: Paul George Injury: Why The Stanchions Were So Close, And How To Fix It.

Yep, this is where change is going to happen. And photographers on the end lines are going to be moved back. A standard NBA stanchion and this doesn't happen.

[INFORMER]

Andrew Wiggins Cavaliers jerseys ‘discontinued’ at NBA’s online store

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/ ... er=ya5nbcs

I hate that they're trading him. I was looking forward to seeing him and LeBron play together. I would be livid if I were a Cavs fan.