Game Day: Grizzlies (28-21) @ Suns (15-32), Mon 1/30/17

[JCSunsfan]

I get the sense the Wolves want to move Rubio and would part with other pieces to do it. I think getting Rubio and a younger guy like Shabazz, who I think is really going to develop into a really decent player, that could work out really well for our team. Maybe they do that for Knight? I'd trade Bledsoe though if they tossed in a first rounder.

We need better players, not more players.

[EDC]

Bledsoe and Chandler were both sleepwalking through this one. Watson should have yanked Chandler way earlier in the 3rd for Len, who was playing well.

Something changed. I cringe at the thought of the type of basketball we will see for the rest of the season. Now that they have given up on the playoffs all that unity and family stuff is going out the window. Tanking is sometimes necessary, but it is horrible while its happening.

But the weekly yoga! Surely that will see them through these tough times. FOE!

[djy2j]

Bledsoe and Chandler were both sleepwalking through this one. Watson should have yanked Chandler way earlier in the 3rd for Len, who was playing well.

Something changed. I cringe at the thought of the type of basketball we will see for the rest of the season. Now that they have given up on the playoffs all that unity and family stuff is going out the window. Tanking is sometimes necessary, but it is horrible while its happening.

Yeah the Suns imploded out there last night. There was a lot of frustration and finger pointing out there and it came to a head with the Tucker ejection. It was an embarrassing display of basketball. Bledsoe was definitely mailing it in. Had only taken 9 shots midway through the 4th. Unacceptable from our so called leader.

The guy I'm most worried about is Warren. He's supposed to be our future 3. He's playing like he'll be out of the league in 2 years. Something still ain't right with him.

[wpmiller42]

I get the sense the Wolves want to move Rubio and would part with other pieces to do it. I think getting Rubio and a younger guy like Shabazz, who I think is really going to develop into a really decent player, that could work out really well for our team. Maybe they do that for Knight? I'd trade Bledsoe though if they tossed in a first rounder.

We need better players, not more players.

Totally agree, but I think Shabazz will be a better player and will be able to grow/peak alongside Booker and whatever combination of young guys we keep. Rubio is a temporary fill-in that can also help some of our guys develop. If we want to unload more players, then sure, add in Tucker, Chandler, etc... whatever to make it work.

[Mori Chu]

I love this front office. If what we've seen so far is them trying their best to win, what will they look like when they're trying to tank? 15-33, last in the West, and *now* they start thinking maybe this isn't the year we take home the championship. Way to go, Saver/McDo/Watson.

[Mori Chu]

I watched only part of this game. It was such a rout that I lost interest. I did enjoy Chriss's dunk, though.

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[Superbone]

Can't believe they put Booker back in just to get him his 20th point.

Are you kidding? What else is there to talk about on each broadcast?

[Superbone]

Well, when you're the worst in the West you might as well face the facts. You're not a playoff contender.

"Trust the process."

[In2ition]

Can't believe they put Booker back in just to get him his 20th point.

Are you kidding? What else is there to talk about on each broadcast?

30% from the field this game for Booker, I'm sure he's embarrassed by how he played. Conley took 2 less shots, but made twice as many.

[Superbone]

Can't believe they put Booker back in just to get him his 20th point.

Are you kidding? What else is there to talk about on each broadcast?

30% from the field this game for Booker, I'm sure he's embarrassed by how he played. Conley took 2 less shots, but made twice as many.

Yup, he put up a stinker in this one. His shot was off.

[TOO]

Can't believe they put Booker back in just to get him his 20th point.

Are you kidding? What else is there to talk about on each broadcast?

30% from the field this game for Booker, I'm sure he's embarrassed by how he played. Conley took 2 less shots, but made twice as many.

Yup, he put up a stinker in this one. His shot was off.

Tends to happen when you force everything because nobody gets you involved.

[Nodack]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

[LazarusLong]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

Memphis was bearish on defense ...

[Superbone]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

It was grizzly but not pretty.

[AmareIsGod]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

It was grizzly but not pretty.

The Suns laid BEAR their weaknesses.

Edit: credit to Laz. He hit on my line before me.

[LazarusLong]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

It was grizzly but not pretty.

The Suns laid BEAR their weaknesses.

Edit: credit to Laz. He hit on my line before me.

That's OK ... great minds and all that ...

[AmareIsGod]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

It was grizzly but not pretty.

The Suns laid BEAR their weaknesses.

Edit: credit to Laz. He hit on my line before me.

That's OK ... great minds and all that ...

It feels like dejavu / Groundhogs Day all over again.

[LazarusLong]

I missed the game. Sounds like it was pretty grizzly.

It was grizzly but not pretty.

The Suns laid BEAR their weaknesses.

Edit: credit to Laz. He hit on my line before me.

That's OK ... great minds and all that ...

It feels like dejavu / Groundhogs Day all over again.

[UglyTruth]

Bender isn't even in the box score? Jones is on the bench. Did the injury get worse?

Bender is out till the All Star break.

For an ankle sprain? That seems like a long time.

Only like 9-10 more games.

[UglyTruth]

Mike Conley probably wishes he can play more games against the Suns.