Around the League: Week 18 2/12-2/18

[carey]

Checking on the Cavs one week later...



Nationally televised games this week

Monday: Phoenix @ Golden State 10:30 PM NBATv
Tuesday: Cleveland @ OKC 8:00 PM EST TNT, San Antonio @ Denver 10:30 PM EST TNT
Wednesday: L.A. Clippers @ Boston 8:00 PM EST ESPN, Golden State @ Portland 10:30 PM EST[/i][/b] ESPN
Thursday: L.A. Lakers @ Minnesota 9:00 PM EST TNT
Friday: World Vs. USA 9:00PM
Saturday: Nada.
Sunday: Team LeBron vs. Team Curry 9:00 PM EST TNT

NBA News

D.A. columns for the week.

• Twenty takeaways from an NBA trade deadline that (mostly) did not disappoint - http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/12/m ... rockets-la
• Contract future for Isaiah Thomas likely not what it once was - http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/12/m ... eb-12-2018
• Morning Tip Mailbag: Your questions on Cleveland Cavaliers' next moves, Sam Presti and more - http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/12/m ... eb-12-2018
• DA's Top 15 Rankings: Toronto Raptors move into No. 2 spot - http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/12/m ... eb-12-2018?

Other NBA news.

• The 9 best moments from Paul Pierce’s jersey retirement - https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/11/1700 ... st-moments
• Paul Pierce was already a Celtics legend, but one game cemented his legacy -
  https://www.sbnation.com/2018/2/11/1699 ... ame-7-2008
• SMilos Teodosic Is for Real, Even if That Cheeseburger Story May Not Be -
  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/12/spor ... ppers.html
• Boston Police Department criticized for Black History Month tweet - http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2240 ... onth-tweet

[bajanguy008]

https://twitter.com/MikeSGallagher/status/963468840742010880

[Mori Chu]

Wow, we're really on the rise (fall)!

[Superbone]

We still haven't hit bottom yet. And that's a good thing draft-wise.

[Superbone]

We'll begin our rise from the ashes this off-season.

[Ring_Wanted]

We'll begin our rise from the ashes this off-season.

Amen.

[Split T]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/963896187211444224 We don't have a roster spot and I'm not sure where he'd get minutes, but I did like Troy Williams when he was on our summer league roster.

[Danimal]

If you're not busy, listen to Walton commentate gsw versus blazers. Can't tell if he's drunk , high or both.

[Danimal]

Also watch it for the weird lot hot cerque du solea enterment they got going

[Danimal]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/963896187211444224 We don't have a roster spot and I'm not sure where he'd get minutes, but I did like Troy Williams when he was on our summer league roster.

Seems weird he can't stick with a team. I always thought he showed something

[Danimal]

I mentioned in the past I wish we had gone after a Jarrett Allen in the draft who ended up with the nets. Like a young chandler out there. Shot like 70% in January. Mostly dunks but has a surprising nice touch around the hoop and plays within himself

[INFORMER]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/963896187211444224 We don't have a roster spot and I'm not sure where he'd get minutes, but I did like Troy Williams when he was on our summer league roster.

Seems weird he can't stick with a team. I always thought he showed something

Hopefully with Ulis back they can let go off Gray and sign Williams.

[Danimal]

Or he can replace house?

[1tinsoldier]

7 teams within 1 game of worst record.

so why are the suns the laughing stock?
Rondo, “This is the Boston Celtics. This isn’t the Phoenix Suns"

blame those 40+ losses

[Split T]

Or he can replace house?

House and gray are on two way and 10 day contracts. I don't think they count towards are 15 player limit.

Chandler, Chriss, Warren, Booker, Payton, Len, Bender, Jackson, Daniels, Ulis, Williams, Dudley, Reed, Knight.

I guess that's only 14. House and Peters are two way. Maybe gray does count. Or am I missing someone?

[O_Gardino]

Or he can replace house?

House and gray are on two way and 10 day contracts. I don't think they count towards are 15 player limit.

Chandler, Chriss, Warren, Booker, Payton, Len, Bender, Jackson, Daniels, Ulis, Williams, Dudley, Reed, Knight.

I guess that's only 14. House and Peters are two way. Maybe gray does count. Or am I missing someone?

We waved Canaan and bought out Monroe and only brought back Payton.

[Split T]

Then Gray's 10 day must count against the 15 man limit. We could just waive him and bring in Williams if we want.

[Split T]

I split the NBA into 4 groups:

The Tankers(9 teams): Suns, Hawks, Mavs, Magic, Kings, Grizzlies, Nets, Bulls, Knicks

No Man's land(2 teams): Lakers, Hornets

Playoff hopefuls (11 teams): Pistons, Jazz, Heat, Clippers, Pelicans, Nuggets, 76ers, Blazers, Thunder, Pacers, Bucks

Playoff locks (8 teams): Wizards, Timberwolves, Spurs, Cavs, Celtics, Raptors, Warriors, Rockets

Here's how are fellow tankers post all star break schedule breaks down:

Suns: 5 against fellow tankers, 1 no man's land game, 10 against playoff hopefuls, and 7 against playoff locks.

Hawks: 4 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 10 against playoff hopefuls, and 7 against playoff locks.

Mavs: 7 against fellow tankers, 3 no man's land games, 10 against playoff hopefuls, and 4 against playoff locks.

Magic: 9 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 8 against playoff hopefuls, and 6 against playoff locks.

Kings: 7 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 10 against playoff hopefuls, and 6 against playoff locks.

Grizzlies: 7 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 12 against playoff hopefuls, and 5 against playoff locks.

Nets: 7 against fellow tankers, 3 no man's land games, 7 against playoff hopefuls, and 6 against playoff locks.

Bulls: 8 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 8 against playoff hopefuls, and 6 against playoff locks.

Knicks: 5 against fellow tankers, 2 no man's land games, 9 against playoff hopefuls, and 7 against playoff locks.

[Ring_Wanted]

I'd put the Nets and Knicks in no man's land too. Would have to think more about what MEM, CHI and SAC are.

[1tinsoldier]

excellent Split

looks like suns, hawks, knicks with a slight edge, based on less tanker games (1 tanker comes out with a W)
playoff lock games are 2nd worst, but only if they're not vying for playoff position or are coached by Popovich
playoff hopeful are obviously ideal, and the Grizz have a dozen of those