Around the League: Week 7(11/29-12/5)

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Nationally Televised Games
Tuesday, Nov. 30th
Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. on TNT

Friday, December 3rd
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers, 10:00 p.m. on ESPN

Bucks sign Cousins:
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/327 ... ukee-bucks

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[LazarusLong]

It will be interesting to see if Boogie has anything left in the tank.

Hope Goran is OK and can resolve his issues.

[LazarusLong]

"Shooting comes at a premium price in the NBA, yet the Bucks have Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, and Donte DiVincenzo on the payroll for less combined money ($14.1 million) than what Joe Harris ($17.4 million) and Duncan Robinson ($15.6 million) make individually for this season."

Which is part of the reason the Bucks are still the team to beat in the East.

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Connaughton is having a bit of a shooting breakout. He’s taking a lot more 3s and hitting at a 41% clip after being just an average shooter (35%) for his career. Divencenzo hasn’t played yet this year, but he adds another solid option for them. When heathy, I’d agree that Milwaukee is probably the favorite out east. Jrue/Middleton/Giannis flanked by Allen/Connaughton/Divencenzo/López/Portis. That’s a pretty strong top 8. Every single player can shoot.

[ShelC]

I think Allen, PC, DVC are a bit redundant when all 3 are available.

[Indy]

I think Allen, PC, DVC are a bit redundant when all 3 are available.

They are, but it is pretty nice to have 3 40% shooters available, so when one or even two aren't having a good night/stretch, you have another to go to.

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I think Allen, PC, DVC are a bit redundant when all 3 are available.

George Hill is there too. Those 4 plus Jrue gives them 5 pretty interchangeable guards. They all have good size, can shoot, and defend(though some better than others) Better than last year when they had to play Forbes(can shoot but is small and can’t defend)

[LazarusLong]

I think Allen, PC, DVC are a bit redundant when all 3 are available.

They are, but it is pretty nice to have 3 40% shooters available, so when one or even two aren't having a good night/stretch, you have another to go to.

Bingo, and depth can be never undersold.

Plus, they have some decent trading chips if they wish to make a move.

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I said it when he was projected to go top 5 that whoever picked him would regret it because more back problems were almost guaranteed. Nuggets got him at a great spot that was worth the risk, but then they completely F’d themselves if there’s no injury clause in that brand new ridiculous extension

[bajanguy008]

No breaking news to see a teammate say so but I'm just setting the table for tomorrow

[Mori Chu]

Steve Kerr always said he's regretted letting doctors operate on his back. I think Nash worked hard every day to avoid needing back surgery. That's rough news for Porter Jr., who may never be the same player once they cut him up.

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[Indy]

Avoid back surgery at all costs.

[bajanguy008]

Wow
Know he hasn't been anywhere close to a star and Quickley is doing well but still

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[Superbone]

It will be interesting to see if Boogie has anything left in the tank.

Hope Goran is OK and can resolve his issues.

Anybody know what's going on with Dragic?

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It will be interesting to see if Boogie has anything left in the tank.

Hope Goran is OK and can resolve his issues.

Anybody know what's going on with Dragic?

IIRC, he wanted Toronto to buy him out or trade him to a team of his choice.