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June 24, 2022, 04:04:24 PM
But you know what?

Just like this season and the other past one, there have been super teams that were composed of good players, as in superstar players and we thought that they'll share a ring for those particular seasons.

I think it will still depend on the blend of the roster and the attitude of these great players to team up. Because even they're all superstars, there's a likely that they'll be beaten by a good team that don't have much superstars but has a great chemistry.

Most likely teams that have chemistry will likely win, but if you have a superstar player on your team it is a given bonus if he likely has some chemistry when you play for that team, I think if the Brooklyn Nets aiming to trade Kyrie Irving they likely want solid pacing and defense and with that, they are not aiming at relying on Superstars anymore, I really wish that is their mindset if they trade Irving for the 3 players of the LA Clippers,
Yeah, that's why whenever I see a team that's built with superstars. I'm still optimistic with them but if they tend to choke during near the playoffs then there's a problem with chemistry or is it that just they're the weaker team.

Well, this is the moment we're waiting for.

The drafts were done, next are the trades for the superstars.
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June 24, 2022, 03:43:16 PM
Woj talking like Kyrie is going to take a $30,000,000 pay cut and sign with the Lakers under the mid level exception $6,000,000 contract. That seems incredibly unlikely to me, but Kyrie did give up $17,000,000 in earnings last year because he didn’t want to take the vaccine. LeBron might also help him secure a bigger bag with Nike if he did take the pay cut. That would more than make up the difference in money. Still seems unlikely to me though. I can only imagine what type of deals that would make possible in the future.
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June 24, 2022, 03:34:42 PM
Most probably LA would be signing Kyrie while they're looking to trade Westbrook.

The Lakers would have good potential next season if they could sign a contract with Irving. I would even say Irving might be more useful to the Lakers compared to Westbrook, given that Lebron and Irving have good chemistry on the court because they already won a championship together. At the same time, there is one little problem with Irving, he's a scorer, and sometimes he plays like he doesn't care about the team's results.
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June 24, 2022, 01:53:43 PM
This is a big one, but the question is, is Durant willing to join Lebron?
I think so, if he's aiming for another ring and that's the mindset of Lebron too then it's possible.

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,
That's ok, IIRC, this is the 2nd time that he tried but time will come as the kid is still young. He needs more experience and training and he'll get there soon.

Watching the highlights of those draftees, they're all great but there are still ways of him getting in through free agency but he has to focus what he wants to focus right now and that's through getting more exp and training.
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June 24, 2022, 12:50:28 PM

I admit I'm also getting the same aura with Irving. I mean he's one good player but his ego is much bigger, the man had a signed contract with the Brooklyn Nets which clearly states that he's responsible to play with the team even if there's Covid-19 or not but he choose to neglect that responsibility and left the team in the middle where the team badly needs it because Durant was also injured and Harden was the one playing for the team, luckily he evaded with the team and got shelter with the Sixers.
Harden is just as selfish as Kyrie IMO. Not to mention he's too slow these days. 5 years ago James Harden was a person you wanted, now he's barely a starter. I would like to see Durant consider leaving and join the Lakers. How huge would that be for Lebron?

They are both selfish that's why they didn't have a good time on the Nets as a full team and the established big three turns into a big drama, they've been in a dangerous spot before the season was ended but they managed to get in the play-in and won but only to be swept by the Celtics in the 1st round of playoffs, that was surely tough for them.

Durant with LeBron? If that could happen then I bet they will start strong and finish strong if Durant together with Davis won't be injured. But rumors says that it's Kyrie who will leave the Nets.
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June 24, 2022, 08:35:57 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

Yes Indeed, and I really wish this will not going to be an upset for him but could be a Rekindled fire that will ignite to put the effort to be 1st on the list, right now Bronny James is struggling aswell, there is always a next time for both kids, making a big leap in their rankings because I would like to see a full Blown Filipino Playing in the NBA and the Tandem on Lebron and Bronny well kind of curious what can happen but yeah Kai Sotto still has a ceiling he can fill, I think he needs to increase in speed and gained more muscle for the next draft,


I think there are NBA players who are undrafted but made their way to the NBA, and they even get popular.

Some of the players I know are Luka Doncic and Jeremy Lin, they made their name and now actively Luka already has superstar status.
Therefore Kai Sotto should not loss his hope, the time will come for him as long as he continue to pursue his dreams.
This is so true he has a lot of talent no doubt, maybe the NBA scouts still thinks that he is raw and need more development or maybe he will go undrafted after all. It make a big fuss in the Philippines because he was supposed to be the first full blooded Filipino to join. And there are also other Asians if I'm not mistaken, out is South Korean (if my memory serves me right). Nevertheless, he can still pursue his dreams to become an NBA player.

His performance shown on 36ers is not enough to lift up his portfolio, also his private workouts didn't went well so its kinda expected that Kai will became undrafted this season. But actually GSW can draft him for marketing purposes Kai is so hype to the audience and for sure it convert to more sales as well in other type of promotion which can bring $ to their organization. They don't need to rebuild anymore since they are a strong team already and the only thing they need to do is to develop him. But everything is done so better luck next time for this young guy so hopefully he bounce back after this failure.
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June 24, 2022, 08:04:34 AM
Kyrie Irving as it appears is looking to find a new home while Kevin Durant is trying to do the same but has 4 years left in his contract. Irving could opt in for a trade, Opt out and sign as a free agent, a sign in trade. I don't think Irving is going to stay for another season. Durant would like a move as well but its much trickier for him.
They are not effective playing together, they cannot win a championship so they should look for a team that could give that to them. Right now, the Lakers are the best team to joined with, and it's only possible if Westbrook gets traded as it's unlike that Davis will be traded.
I wish it's not true. It's not that they are not effective to play together but there's just no chemistry yet. Both players was injured and then the pandemic came and Kyrie is being stubborn about getting the vaccine.
But look at Wiggins, he was pursued to take it by his team mates and look where he is now.
These two stars of Brooklyn just didn't have enough time to play together but now they can. If I will be in the Nets position I would not let them go and instead rebuild the roleplayers. Griffin is not helpful anymore. Let him go. I'd stick with Kyrie, KD, Ben, Joe Harris, Claxton, and Seth. This is their core and just put more like young guys for their bench.
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June 24, 2022, 07:59:10 AM
There is also this trade involving DeAnthony Melton to Sixers in exchange of lucky charm Danny Green and no. 23 pick.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/06/grizzlies-to-trade-deanthony-melton-to-sixers-for-no-23-pick.html

Not sure if this is a good trade of Memphis though, they already have some good outside shooters, not sure how Danny Green can contribute more. Maybe his experience is needed by Memphis. So let's see who is going to win in this trade. But for now, it looks like this is a bad trade for Memphis.

Probably the experience is what they are looking for in that trade. Danny Green has won a championship already in different teams and has been in the playoffs many times. They won't make that decision if they don't see they'll benefit from that trade, maybe Green's journey with the 76ers is going to be over soon, but the sixers will not forget him as he contributed to the team as well.

By the way, Green's 3 point shooting is not consistent anymore, but he can defend, so that's what make him a versatile player.

I'd say it's a positive trade for both side, as the Grizzlies an experience and player who has the championship even with a young and team like the Raptors, the Grizzlies is probably just as young and in a similar shape like the Raptors were that year.

I think Danny Green 3pt as dropped significantly simply because he was working and more focus on other aspect of game and it's just a matter of time to get his rhythm back if that's what is required of him by his new team.
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June 24, 2022, 07:35:57 AM
Kyrie Irving as it appears is looking to find a new home while Kevin Durant is trying to do the same but has 4 years left in his contract. Irving could opt in for a trade, Opt out and sign as a free agent, a sign in trade. I don't think Irving is going to stay for another season. Durant would like a move as well but its much trickier for him.
They are not effective playing together, they cannot win a championship so they should look for a team that could give that to them. Right now, the Lakers are the best team to joined with, and it's only possible if Westbrook gets traded as it's unlike that Davis will be traded.
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June 24, 2022, 07:30:48 AM
Kyrie Irving as it appears is looking to find a new home while Kevin Durant is trying to do the same but has 4 years left in his contract. Irving could opt in for a trade, Opt out and sign as a free agent, a sign in trade. I don't think Irving is going to stay for another season. Durant would like a move as well but its much trickier for him.
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June 24, 2022, 07:21:31 AM
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I would like to see Durant consider leaving and join the Lakers. How huge would that be for Lebron?
That would be huge, though the league today is surrounded with young talented players, at least Durant-LeBron tandem is much better than Westbrook in LA. However, Durant ain't a free agent this year. Most probably LA would be signing Kyrie while they're looking to trade Westbrook.
LA could've been lucky if the Pacers gave up Brogdon and Heild, but as per rumors the Pacers declined.
A lot of good players in the free agency this year, I'm kinda excited where these players signs next.
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June 24, 2022, 06:53:18 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

He's still young and has lots to improve. The best thing now for him is to continue working his way.

Improving what he can offer and make the team realize that the next attempt he will do should be a good grab to take for
the team, height and IQ both are already with Kai, he needs to keep enhancing his skill-sets to make sure that he will land
Himself into this league. For now, playing with other leagues will allow him to showcase his talent and be noticed by scouts.


Is he still part of the Adelaide 36ers?

He got popular in this league despite playing limited minutes only, if he is not part anymore then I think he should explore another league that would challenge him and helps him improve as a player. Kai will certainly get signed, but he has to choose a the toughest league for his chance in the NBA to grow.

I think his contract ends already on Adelaide 36ers. Also he's agent already stated that they will explore if they will play back on Australia or in Europe so lets see what update will come also maybe its good for him to test the waters on NBA summer league if he will got an invitation because from there he might be lucky to get a 2 way contract on some teams in NBA.
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June 24, 2022, 06:51:03 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

Yes Indeed, and I really wish this will not going to be an upset for him but could be a Rekindled fire that will ignite to put the effort to be 1st on the list, right now Bronny James is struggling aswell, there is always a next time for both kids, making a big leap in their rankings because I would like to see a full Blown Filipino Playing in the NBA and the Tandem on Lebron and Bronny well kind of curious what can happen but yeah Kai Sotto still has a ceiling he can fill, I think he needs to increase in speed and gained more muscle for the next draft,


I think there are NBA players who are undrafted but made their way to the NBA, and they even get popular.

Some of the players I know are Luka Doncic and Jeremy Lin, they made their name and now actively Luka already has superstar status.
Therefore Kai Sotto should not loss his hope, the time will come for him as long as he continue to pursue his dreams.
This is so true he has a lot of talent no doubt, maybe the NBA scouts still thinks that he is raw and need more development or maybe he will go undrafted after all. It make a big fuss in the Philippines because he was supposed to be the first full blooded Filipino to join. And there are also other Asians if I'm not mistaken, out is South Korean (if my memory serves me right). Nevertheless, he can still pursue his dreams to become an NBA player.
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June 24, 2022, 06:30:30 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

He's still young and has lots to improve. The best thing now for him is to continue working his way.

Improving what he can offer and make the team realize that the next attempt he will do should be a good grab to take for
the team, height and IQ both are already with Kai, he needs to keep enhancing his skill-sets to make sure that he will land
Himself into this league. For now, playing with other leagues will allow him to showcase his talent and be noticed by scouts.


Is he still part of the Adelaide 36ers?

He got popular in this league despite playing limited minutes only, if he is not part anymore then I think he should explore another league that would challenge him and helps him improve as a player. Kai will certainly get signed, but he has to choose a the toughest league for his chance in the NBA to grow.
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June 24, 2022, 06:28:09 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

He's still young and has lots to improve. The best thing now for him is to continue working his way.

Improving what he can offer and make the team realize that the next attempt he will do should be a good grab to take for
the team, height and IQ both are already with Kai, he needs to keep enhancing his skill-sets to make sure that he will land
Himself into this league. For now, playing with other leagues will allow him to showcase his talent and be noticed by scouts.
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June 24, 2022, 06:26:26 AM

I admit I'm also getting the same aura with Irving. I mean he's one good player but his ego is much bigger, the man had a signed contract with the Brooklyn Nets which clearly states that he's responsible to play with the team even if there's Covid-19 or not but he choose to neglect that responsibility and left the team in the middle where the team badly needs it because Durant was also injured and Harden was the one playing for the team, luckily he evaded with the team and got shelter with the Sixers.
Harden is just as selfish as Kyrie IMO. Not to mention he's too slow these days. 5 years ago James Harden was a person you wanted, now he's barely a starter.
I can see that, Harden is not as strong and fast before due to the injury he suffered, and also his style does not work effectively anymore as before he can easily fish for a foul but with the new rules added in the NBA, his style that he would initiate to get fouled is not being called anymore.

I would like to see Durant consider leaving and join the Lakers. How huge would that be for Lebron?
This is a big one, but the question is, is Durant willing to join Lebron?
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June 24, 2022, 06:10:01 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

Yes Indeed, and I really wish this will not going to be an upset for him but could be a Rekindled fire that will ignite to put the effort to be 1st on the list, right now Bronny James is struggling aswell, there is always a next time for both kids, making a big leap in their rankings because I would like to see a full Blown Filipino Playing in the NBA and the Tandem on Lebron and Bronny well kind of curious what can happen but yeah Kai Sotto still has a ceiling he can fill, I think he needs to increase in speed and gained more muscle for the next draft,


I think there are NBA players who are undrafted but made their way to the NBA, and they even get popular.

Some of the players I know are Luka Doncic and Jeremy Lin, they made their name and now actively Luka already has superstar status.
Therefore Kai Sotto should not loss his hope, the time will come for him as long as he continue to pursue his dreams.
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June 24, 2022, 05:39:09 AM
I see that it hasn't been discussed much but I think that Dallas did a really important job by adding Christian Wood to their roster. Dallas didn't give anything except rubbish to Houston while getting Wood. Even if the player doesn't meet the expectations it wouldn't be a big loss for Dallas. Wood would relieve Dallas about offense a lot. But when it comes to defense, I think that he really needs to improve himself this season. It isn't possible for him to make his presence felt in the playoffs with his current condition.

I think it was discussed, and it's a win-win for both. Wood has a good form shooting from outside, so mostly likely it will be included in his role there, Luka driving and kicking the ball for him. He plays good defense too and averaging at least 1 block per game.

For the Rockets, they still have a lot of young guys there, and it means that Sengun a 20 year old kid will be their starting center now.

Rockets are probably still gonna need a center.  I think they want sentences to play more the power forward role.  Don't be surprised if they go center at some point in the draft or in free agency make a run at someone like Mitchell robinson.

Sengun will be their center so yeah, they have one. They did get Jabari Smith as their number 3 pick in the recent draft. And I think this is a good choice, Jalen Green + Jabari Smith will be awesome and then we have Sengun in the middle. It might not be a complete line up, but they are all young and talented and maybe can pull some surprises next season.
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June 24, 2022, 03:40:28 AM

Right now NBA Draft Paolo Banchero was the number 1 pick by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith was the 3rd pick by the Houston Rockets, and right now I feel sad because our full-blown Filipino player Kai Sotto was undrafted, but still, I think he can surely train harder and aim for it next season,

Well, he is not on the top list of players that would be drafted so I'm not surprised. Though we are hopeful that he will get drafted, but we have to accept the reality, yes, there's always a next season, all he has to do is to improved himself and try to be a dominant center, he is still young so there's still plenty of opportunity for him.

Yes Indeed, and I really wish this will not going to be an upset for him but could be a Rekindled fire that will ignite to put the effort to be 1st on the list, right now Bronny James is struggling aswell, there is always a next time for both kids, making a big leap in their rankings because I would like to see a full Blown Filipino Playing in the NBA and the Tandem on Lebron and Bronny well kind of curious what can happen but yeah Kai Sotto still has a ceiling he can fill, I think he needs to increase in speed and gained more muscle for the next draft,

It looks like Jalen Brunson's performance with the Mavericks without Luka made some scouts change their perspective about him. It will be a great addition for the Knicks if ever they will use that remaining cap space to take him in.
But, will the Mavs have more to offer to make him stay? They just became a championship-caliber and with the Christian Wood trade in their roster, they became more interesting.
The Knicks are trying to chase a player who can carry the team but they traded all of their picks including Walker for future draft picks. They are chasing Brunson but the question is will the Mavericks let him go knowing that he, Luka and Wood can be a good trio for the team?

Brunson has been the second option of the team offensively and when Luka is injured, he is the primary scorer and he played very well. He is very good at floater and side 3pt shots. For me, he will be more productive if he is in the Knicks but if he will chase for the ring, the chances is higher with the Mavericks. They went to the Conf. Finals and stunned the Suns and with the addition of Wood, they will be stronger now and who knows they might be a championship caliber team.

Lets see where will Brunson land because it will be interesting. Will Spike Lee's decision be a success now or it will be a bust.

In my opinion, the Mavericks will not do a trade like that, but if they are needing money they can squish something good for the New York Knicks but pretty much it is an impossible trade for me, Brunson has proven his worth and the Dallas mavericks will not let a chance just to make a wrong decision, I really think every team rethink 1st what happens in the finals Boston Celtics is a full bloom defensive team, the Golden State Warriors is an Offensive team with a coordinated defense, I think the other teams that haven't made to the finals should learn the importance of defense more on offense,

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June 24, 2022, 03:14:39 AM
Any team on your radar that might take John Wall? He recently exercised his $47.4 million player option for next season. Rockets are reportedly looking for a trade or a buyout agreement if no trade happens. Another Wall - Westbrook swap is the only possible option that I'm reading because their salaries are almost identical.
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