NBA 2017-2018 thread

[Melancer46]

If Cleveland has to trade Kyrie I wonder what LeBron would want back.
Would Minnesota trade Wiggins for Kyrie.

They should but:
1. It would probably need to wait until December due to the need to include Jeff Teague, which Cleveland may not be willing to wait for.
2. I just don't think Minnesota will offer him.

I still think if Kyrie is moved, he'll end up in Phoenix, Denver, Atlanta, or Milwaukee.

 

[Alsacs]

They should but:
1. It would probably need to wait until December due to the need to include Jeff Teague, which Cleveland may not be willing to wait for.
2. I just don't think Minnesota will offer him.

I still think if Kyrie is moved, he'll end up in Phoenix, Denver, Atlanta,
or Milwaukee.

Phoenix and Atlanta can't give Cleveland the pieces compete next year.
As the Suns won't give up Booker or Jackson. Atlanta isn't bottoming out.

Bucks gotta give up more than Brogdon and Middleton.
Denver can give up Harris and other solid pieces:

I think Miami offering Dragic and Winslow could happen. Dion-Kyrie electric buggalo 2 in Miami

 

[Melancer46]

Phoenix and Atlanta can't give Cleveland the pieces compete next year.
As the Suns won't give up Booker or Jackson. Atlanta isn't bottoming out.

Bucks gotta give up more than Brogdon and Middleton.
Denver can give up Harris and other solid pieces:

I think Miami offering Dragic and Winslow could happen. Dion-Kyrie electric buggalo 2 in Miami

It really depends on what Cleveland is willing to settle for.

Phoenix: Bledsoe (win now), Chriss or Bender (young prospect), draft picks, and then whether or not they're willing to include Josh Jackson. Phoenix has the best chance IMO to suit Cleveland's needs (besides Boston who I just don't think Cleveland is willing to deal with).

Atlanta: Schroeder (kinda win now but more of a young prospect still), some combination of picks, Bembry, Prince, etc.

Bucks: Middleton or Jabari, Brogdon, picks, Thon, Henson. Personally, I think Middleton, Brogdon and Henson for Kyrie and Shumpert improves Cleveland.

Denver: Too many pieces to list here.

Miami: Dragic (probably the best player anyone would offer), Winslow (I think he's terrible, but who knows).

Clippers: DeAndre, Beverley, idk what else they really have. I'm guessing they'd need to involve a 3rd team

 

[Fireball Jr.]

If Cleveland has to trade Kyrie I wonder what LeBron would want back.
Would Minnesota trade Wiggins for Kyrie.

Ricky Rubio, among others, but too late for that.

 

[longislandcuse]

Steph Curry And Kyrie Irving Caught On Video Mocking LeBron's Workout Dance

 

[Cusefan0307]

Steph Curry And Kyrie Irving Caught On Video Mocking LeBron's Workout Dance

Lol. Something tells me this is going to blow up.

 

[Alsacs]

Phoenix doesn't want to give up Josh Jackson for Kyrie.

The Cavs want Jackson, Bledsoe, and the 2018 first round Miami draft pick Phoenix has.

This would be a fair deal for both sides.

 

[longislandcuse]

Cleveland news station takes a blatant shot at Kyrie Irving in ridiculous new commercial

 

[Melancer46]

Phoenix doesn't want to give up Josh Jackson for Kyrie.

The Cavs want Jackson, Bledsoe, and the 2018 first round Miami draft pick Phoenix has.

This would be a fair deal for both sides.

Yeah, that's probably a fair deal. I still suspect it'll end up getting done with them, but we'll see. Even if not Jackson, they could include guys like Marquese Chriss or Bender or something and probably eventually get there. I still wouldn't be shocked if Jackson ends up being included, but it'll probably require someone else making a strong offer first.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Stugotz said Cleveland should trade Kyrie to the Lakers. Great stuff.

 

[longislandcuse]

Steph out here having the greatest summer of all time while Lebron is talking trash to little kids at AAU games lol.

LeBron James Berates Son's AAU Opponent For Not Showing Good Sportsmanship 'Get In Their A** Like A Bike Without A Seat'

 

[Fireball Jr.]

Steph out here having the greatest summer of all time while Lebron is talking trash to little kids at AAU games lol.

LeBron James Berates Son's AAU Opponent For Not Showing Good Sportsmanship 'Get In Their A** Like A Bike Without A Seat'

I wish LeBron could be more like Steph and enjoy life more. Poor LeBron. How much does it suck to be him?

 

[MSOrange]

Could you answer Phil Jackson's three job interview questions?

 

[Briancuse]

Could you answer Phil Jackson's three job interview questions?

 

[Fireball Jr.]

NBA season two months away, schedules starting to come out. including the Christmas lineup. Ho ho ho!
Warriors-Cavs rematch highlights Christmas slate; 76ers make their return

 

[longislandcuse]

NBA's Zach Randolph arrested for pot at LA housing project | Daily Mail Online

 

[Fireball Jr.]

NBA's Zach Randolph arrested for pot at LA housing project | Daily Mail Online

Medical marihuana.

When I read one article earlier today, it said Zach had been charged with a felony with intent to sell. I figured, correctly, the charge was tied to the amount of weed he (allegedly) was holding. I doubt Zach had all that herb to sell, why would he have to? Personal use purely, I'm guessing. Slap on wrist.

Anyone check with Robert Parish for reaction. Or JR?

 

[ScrabbCuse]

NBA season two months away, schedules starting to come out. including the Christmas lineup. Ho ho ho
Warriors-Cavs rematch highlights Christmas slate; 76ers make their return

The Knicks on Christmas Day? I'd rather find a lump of coal in my stocking.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

The Knicks on Christmas Day? I'd rather find a lump of coal in my stocking.

It's not about the Knicks, it's about the 76ers, Ben Simmons' pro debut. excitement again in Philly.

 

[ScrabbCuse]

It's not about the Knicks, it's about the 76ers, Ben Simmons' pro debut. excitement again in Philly.

Well, they could have found a better team to pit them against and/or given them a home game rather than playing at MSG.

Also, you know there is some poor MSG worker who wants to spend time with their family on Christmas who will be met with a Bah Humbug by James "Ebenezer" Dolan. Hopefully Dolan is visited by the ghosts of basketball past, present and future and wakes up Christmas morning deciding to give away the team out of the kindness of his heart.

 

[Knicks411]

The Knicks also play on Christmas day a lot, it's a tradition, for better or worse.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

The Knicks also play on Christmas day a lot, it's a tradition, for better or worse.

Big TV market, legendary arena, marquee stage, regardless how lame the Knicks are.

Plus, with the 76ers in the Garden, you get a young team generating a lotta buzz and excitement, including the last two No. 1 picks, Simmons and this kid.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

I'd love to see the Cavs ship Kyrie and his talents to South Beach just to see how he and Dion got along on the court. It worked so well the first time when they were together in Cleveland. At least Dion is letting Kyrie know who's boss.

Listen up, Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters says there's already an alpha male in Miami

 

[OrangeDW]

I'd love to see the Cavs ship Kyrie and his talents to South Beach just to see how he and Dion got along on the court. It worked so well the first time when they were together in Cleveland. At least Dion is letting Kyrie know who's boss.

Listen up, Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters says there's already an alpha male in Miami

I really like the Dragic-Waiters backcourt. I think their games fit well together.

 

[Alsacs]

National TV appearances by team.