NBA Thread 2021-22 Season

[OttoinGrotto]

Swider and Pippen Jr.. to Lakers...

That's a way better deal than I was expecting for him. Nice job by Cole and his agent.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That'll do.

 

[cuseattle]

Some great news to end the day!!!

 

[Orangezoo]

That's a way better deal than I was expecting for him. Nice job by Cole and his agent.

The game has changed but Steve Novak stuck around in the league for 10 years... you never know..

 

[MikeSU02]

If the Knicks did all this to throw >$100M at Brunson, I'm going to be very upset.

 

[OrangeDW]

If the Knicks did all this to throw >$100M at Brunson, I'm going to be very upset.

I mean, Rick is pretty much a Knicks cult legend so they kinda have to.

Also, if Starks or Mason have any kids that can semi-hoop, I’d be gravely disappointed if the Knicks didn’t give them a look.

 

[Newhouser]

If the Knicks did all this to throw >$100M at Brunson, I'm going to be very upset.

I don't mind the draft moves. Not sure anyone outside the Top 10 was big impact. That said the Brunson deal has me nervous - I like him, but he is going to get overpaid. The question is how much will it take the Knicks to overpay to secure his services, and how does that deal age? Knicks need to move Julius and Evan or it seems like we are running in place.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So when does OKC flip the switch and say they're not tanking anymore and it's time to improve and compete?

Is it now? They've added a lot of young talent.

 

[jncuse]

So when does OKC flip the switch and say they're not tanking anymore and it's time to improve and compete?

Is it now? They've added a lot of young talent.

I don't think they will stop tanking this year, although it may be less blatant. Even with the young talent, its not likely a playoff team for 2022/2023, and Presti seems the type that if we are not a playoff team than lets make it count. Probably has the "Play-in for what" philosophy. Also, not sure if Presti has that "generational" prospect he has been wanting

I don't think he gives up any futures for veteran help yet, and if the playoffs fall out of sight, they will sit their key players again.

I think summer of 2023 (with a potentially strong draft) is when he tries to consolidate the accumulated draft capital.

 

[DoctahLexus]

So when does OKC flip the switch and say they're not tanking anymore and it's time to improve and compete?

Is it now? They've added a lot of young talent.

OKC is just trolling the NBA perpetually. Of course they take the tall and freakishly skinny guy. They always have to take someone at least a little goofy. Then to follow that up they literally take two guys both named Jaylin Williams. Clearly they are just in it for the laughs.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

OKC is just trolling the NBA perpetually. Of course they take the tall and freakishly skinny guy. They always have to take someone at least a little goofy. Then to follow that up they literally take two guys both named Jaylin Williams. Clearly they are just in it for the laughs.

I thought Chet is exactly the kind of boom or bust pick they should make.

 

[DoctahLexus]

I thought Chet is exactly the kind of boom or bust pick they should make.

Perfect for a front court with this guy:

 

[Melancer46]

So when does OKC flip the switch and say they're not tanking anymore and it's time to improve and compete?

Is it now? They've added a lot of young talent.

After they try to get the French Freak.

 

[Briancuse]

I don't mind the draft moves. Not sure anyone outside the Top 10 was big impact. That said the Brunson deal has me nervous - I like him, but he is going to get overpaid. The question is how much will it take the Knicks to overpay to secure his services, and how does that deal age? Knicks need to move Julius and Evan or it seems like we are running in place.

If Johnny Davis was there I would have taken him of course he goes one pick before it's the knick way.

 

[jordville]

I mean, Rick is pretty much a Knicks cult legend so they kinda have to.

Also, if Starks or Mason have any kids that can semi-hoop, I’d be gravely disappointed if the Knicks didn’t give them a look.

I was curious, so I looked into this. I knew about Anthony Mason Jr. because he played at St. John's.

John Starks Jr. played at a community college for a year and then a D2 college called Central Penn for another year.

Anthony Mason Jr. played 4 years at St. Johns.. went undrafted (2010) and tried out for the Heat... and then played in the NBDL.

Antoine Mason played 3 years at Niagara and then 1 at Auburn.. went undrafted (2015)... and is still playing overseas.

Still 2 more Masons to come...

 

[OrangeDW]

I was curious, so I looked into this. I knew about Anthony Mason Jr. because he played at St. John's.

John Starks Jr. played at a community college for a year and then a D2 college called Central Penn for another year.

Anthony Mason Jr. played 4 years at St. Johns.. went undrafted (2010) and tried out for the Heat... and then played in the NBDL.

Antoine Mason played 3 years at Niagara and then 1 at Auburn.. went undrafted (2015)... and is still playing overseas.

Still 2 more Masons to come...

Forgot all about Mason’s son playing for St. John’s!

 

[djcon57]

If the Knicks did all this to throw >$100M at Brunson, I'm going to be very upset.

Oh it’s gonna happen

 

[MikeSU02]

Oh it’s gonna happen

I know...

 

[kirbivore]

Detroit is killing it. Good for Weaver.

21st century version of Thomas and Dumars

 

[kirbivore]

I don't think they will stop tanking this year, although it may be less blatant. Even with the young talent, its not likely a playoff team for 2022/2023, and Presti seems the type that if we are not a playoff team than lets make it count. Probably has the "Play-in for what" philosophy. Also, not sure if Presti has that "generational" prospect he has been wanting

I don't think he gives up any futures for veteran help yet, and if the playoffs fall out of sight, they will sit their key players again.

I think summer of 2023 (with a potentially strong draft) is when he tries to consolidate the accumulated draft capital.

Has OKC accumulated enough talent to kick Bazely to the curb?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I know a doctor that is saying he’s as sure as you can be without actually testing Chet that he has Marfan Syndrome.

Well, I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express ...

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Ugghh, had money on Jabari 2, chet 3, ivey 4 and Murray 5. Thought I may have hit the jackpot when Paolo went 1 and ended up with nothing.

You,sir, may have a gambling problem.

 

[chugg21]

You,sir, may have a gambling problem.

I consider the weirdos that bet on games that they don't plan on watching and don't know any of the players playing to have a problem. I was just adding a little fun to the night in lieu of going out to watch it somewhere.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

I know a doctor that is saying he’s as sure as you can be without actually testing Chet that he has Marfan Syndrome.

I’m surprised this hot prospect wasn’t drafted.

 

[OrangeDW]