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The Suns are 5-12 since their 7-5 start. And they're 0-10 when they fail to crack the 100-point barrier. Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight are one of just three tag teams in the league in which both players are averaging at least 20 PPG and 5 APG ... but here's the flip side: Phoenix's frontcourt is last in the league at 24.8 PPG.

ShelC wrote:Bucks are kind of trending the way we were a year ago. They overachieved with lesser talent, made a big signing with Monroe and can't seem to figure the pieces out. Now their head coach is out for probably two months.

I also kind of love what's going on in Chicago. Jimmy Butler called out Hoiberg for saying he needs to be tougher on players...this after Thibs was run out of town by management for being "too tough" and playing his guys too many minutes. Be careful what you wish for.

Mori Chu wrote:Good observations both. The Bucks undervalued shooting; I think that's their Achilles heel. Length, athleticism, versatility, these are all great things to have; but if defenders can just pack the paint, you're toast.

Hoops Rumors: Marc Lasry has indicated in the past that he gives Jason Kidd’s voice just as much weight as John Hammond‘s when it comes to player personnel decisions. Is that the case, and how well are Hammond and Kidd working together?

Gery Woelfel: I think it’s pretty apparent to people around the NBA that deal with the Bucks that Jason Kidd is calling all the shots. … He decided that he didn’t want to pay Brandon Knight going forward. It was a very controversial trade. At the time the Bucks were seven games over .500. After the trade they were seven games under .500 and now of course they’re several games under .500 again this year.


Hoops Rumors: Knight has looked really impressive for the Suns so far. Is it too early to say that the trade was a mistake?

Gery Woelfel: I thought it was a horrendous decision. I said at the time I didn’t like the trade and I like it even less than now. Brandon Knight is a player some people around the NBA thought was an All-Star-caliber player last year. Now he’s off to a terrific start in Phoenix. The numbers don’t tell the whole story about Brandon Knight. The guy is just incredibly competitive. His work ethic. He was one of the first guys there and one of the last guys there, and most importantly, guys like playing with him, because he plays so hard. He’s totally into the game. I think his teammates appreciated that. … That’s not to demean Michael Carter-Williams, because Michael Carter-Williams really comes to the table with his length and his defense. He’s very capable of being one of the best defensive point guards in the league, but unfortunately he doesn’t bring it on a consistent basis. He was the worst 3-point shooter in the NBA as a starting point guard last year. … At this point in the NBA, it’s all about the three ball. You’ve got to be able to shoot the three ball, and unfortunately for Michael Carter-Williams, he can’t do that at this point in his career.

Mori Chu wrote:Look at this amazing play by the Spurs. They pass it about 8 times on one possession, and then West gets an easy layup. We are so far from this that it isn't even funny.

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EDC wrote:I feel pretty bad for Ish. On the upside for him we are back to playing small and he might suit up for the 76ers for our next game. Then he can torch us like he did the last time we decided not to play our centers.

carey wrote:Ish Smith was traded to the 76ers for 2 second round picks.

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