Around the League: Week 1 10/16-10/21

[Xylus]

Man it feels good to have a better record than the Lakers.

[carey]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

[Mori Chu]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

I feel like Lonzo won't make it through the season on the Lakers. Lebron wants a veteran starting PG, so they'll give Rondo the bulk of the minutes. Then Lavar will start complaining in the media, which Lebron will have little patience for, and then Lebron will start quietly pushing the team to trade Lonzo.

I heard a rumor that they want to trade Ball + parts for Damian Lillard. That makes some sense for them if they can trick Portland into doing it. And Lebron loves Lillard.

I'd be happy for our Suns to help take Lonzo off their hands if they want a future first or some other asset for him!

[Flagrant Fowl]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

He's not going to live up to the hype until he becomes a consistent shooter. Until then, he's a more famous Elfrid Payton.

[wpmiller42]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

He just didn't seem to have any sort of impact on the game, in my opinion. I actually really liked how Rondo played -- it made me wonder what his fit would have been like on the Suns. A distributing, defensive-minded, veteran PG with championship experience? That's really an ideal fit for us right now.

[Hermen]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

He's not going to live up to the hype until he becomes a consistent shooter. Until then, he's a more famous Elfrid Payton.

Isn't he at least a much better defender than Payton?

[Hermen]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

He just didn't seem to have any sort of impact on the game, in my opinion. I actually really liked how Rondo played -- it made me wonder what his fit would have been like on the Suns. A distributing, defensive-minded, veteran PG with championship experience? That's really an ideal fit for us right now.

I don't think Rondo is defensive-minded. At least not until the playoffs.

[n4th4n]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

He's not going to live up to the hype until he becomes a consistent shooter. Until then, he's a more famous Elfrid Payton.

Ball is much better defensively than Payton. And a better passer.

[bajanguy008]

Any thoughts on Lonzo Ball's role with the Lakers? Came off the bench in favor of Rondo. Was a -15 and only scored 7 points with 1 assist in 19 minutes.

I think Rondo's vet savvy and ability when he's locked in as he seems at the moment can't be overlooked but everyone basically reported that Lonzo will be eased in cause of the off season procedure.
So I'm not reading much into it yet

[ShelC]

Rondo used to be a tremendous defender, but you had to live with his mistakes because he gambled so much. I don't think he's the defender he was due to age and injuries, but he's still smart enough to get it done.

I LOVE Rondo and his game aside from his own offense, but I wouldn't want him on a young, rebuilding team or working within this offense. He just wouldn't fit.

[Superbone]

This guy from our own backyard had a pretty nice highlight in NY:
https://twitter.com/MGRADS/status/1052734414998753281

[specialsauce]

This guy from our own backyard had a pretty nice highlight in NY:
https://twitter.com/MGRADS/status/1052734414998753281

Just knew he was going to make a career as a combo guard off the bench. Perfect sixth man IMO. Wish the Suns made a play at him

[bajanguy008]

https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1053351844217405440

[Cap]

https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1053351844217405440

What do we (NAZ) get? Conditional second round pick? Cash considerations? Memphis BBQ?

[UglyTruth]

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This guy from our own backyard had a pretty nice highlight in NY:
https://twitter.com/MGRADS/status/1052734414998753281

Just knew he was going to make a career as a combo guard off the bench. Perfect sixth man IMO. Wish the Suns made a play at him

Yeah but we have Jamal Crawford instead now.

[specialsauce]

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This guy from our own backyard had a pretty nice highlight in NY:
https://twitter.com/MGRADS/status/1052734414998753281

Just knew he was going to make a career as a combo guard off the bench. Perfect sixth man IMO. Wish the Suns made a play at him

Yeah but we have Jamal Crawford instead now.

Barf!

[Split T]

Anthony Davis looking like an MVP again tonight. Antetekounmpo making his own MVP statement. Caris Lavert looking like a really nice player. 28/6/5 from him, maybe a strong MIP candidate. Raptors-Celtics in a tough battle. Some rookies with pretty solid games. Trae, JJJ, and Bagley

[In2ition]

Did anyone see Kieff not box out and give up the winning bucket to Miami last night?

[SDC]

Another hot take: mirotic makes the all star team.

[Split T]

Mirotic has been fantastic through 2 games. If he keeps it up, might be tough to keep him off.