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Darvin Ham being undefeated in the NBA Cup isn’t a storyline I thought would be talked about this year but here we are. He must be good at convincing superstars that the cup matters. I’m glad for the Bucks to fill the first half of my parlay. Now I just need the Thunder to give the Houston Rockets the smackdown and it’ll be a good night.
Just in: Dennis Schroder going to the Warriors. I didn't expect this, when there have been other names tied to the rumors, Dennis was the man. 
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
The deal has been reportedly completed as per Shams Charania on twitter.
I don't know the Warriors have done this but it's probably their biggest win of the season so far, given up just De'Antony Melton who's out for the season and 2 second picks for Dennis Schroder who's definitely one of the best guard in the league this season, he's one of the core player and leader for the much improved Brooklyn Nets this season, it does feel like the Nets do have a whole of other pieces in their roster, but still it's a big loss for them imo, and the Warriors seem like the immediate winner of this trade for me.
Yes, it's De'Anthony Melton and three second-round picks. I think it's a good deal for both team, a win-win situation. Melton got injured and so they didn't get something out of him although there are high hopes on him when he join the Warriors as a guard.
And we all know how Schroder is, if he wants to score, he will, if he wants to just a implementor inside, he can do that as well. So he is a well rounded point guard and who knows, maybe a good compliment with Steph and maybe we can see good passes to their big man as well.
Just in: Dennis Schroder going to the Warriors. I didn't expect this, when there have been other names tied to the rumors, Dennis was the man.
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
The deal has been reportedly completed as per Shams Charania on twitter.
I don't know the Warriors have done this but it's probably their biggest win of the season so far, given up just De'Antony Melton who's out for the season and 2 second picks for Dennis Schroder who's definitely one of the best guard in the league this season, he's one of the core player and leader for the much improved Brooklyn Nets this season, it does feel like the Nets do have a whole of other pieces in their roster, but still it's a big loss for them imo, and the Warriors seem like the immediate winner of this trade for me.
Just in: Dennis Schroder going to the Warriors. I didn't expect this, when there have been other names tied to the rumors, Dennis was the man.
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
Warriors in advanced discussion to acquire Dennis Schroder
Bulls is trying to get rid of Lavine but unfortunately no teams is willing to get him. Lavine doesn't have trade value that's why Bulls cannot do anything that's why he remains in Bulls.
Good article to read regarding this situation https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147111-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nothing-has-changed-with-bulls-star-ahead-of-deadline
To bad for him that there's no team in NBA willing to take a risk for this trade. There's several discussion that he's a good fit on Warriors but I guess Warriors is also showing dislike to get involve with this trade rumors they are spreading.
For a while Bulls were amazing, they had Lonzo playing good, Lavine playing amazing, and Derozan was there, after his time at Spurs, Derozan moved to Bulls and did great, they had Caruso from Lakers and he did great too. So basically all around everyone was nice, they all played well together and was a good team and they looked like they would be improving a lot.Good article to read regarding this situation https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147111-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nothing-has-changed-with-bulls-star-ahead-of-deadline
To bad for him that there's no team in NBA willing to take a risk for this trade. There's several discussion that he's a good fit on Warriors but I guess Warriors is also showing dislike to get involve with this trade rumors they are spreading.
I remember them having close to 50 wins one season and went to playoffs and I said if they keep this core for like 2 more seasons, they would win. Then everything went terrible of course, Lonzo injured, players traded, some left as FA, and lastly Derozan was traded away too. Only one player left, which is Lavine and he has three more seasons with his salary, so I doubt he will be leaving, we are just going to wait for him to run out his contract.
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
The NBA was very good before the lockout. After that, it was never the same. Of course, we watched very good players and very good teams, but we never had the same fun as in previous years. I think the Chicago Bulls are not fun at the moment, there is no player on the team that I enjoy watching. The squad is not weak or bad, but sometimes you look for something, something is missing on the team, and I think they need much more likeable and combative players to fill this gap
The lockout did change some things as they seemed to want to get their audience back so they changed some rules to give the offensive player a lot of freedom with the ball. They also tried to protect offensive players by being much more strict on foul calling. The result is a game where everyone is shooting 3 point shots now or driving to the lane just to get fouled...
They honestly had to do something though. Remember when the NBA Finals cut out in the middle of the game to instead show OJ in a white Bronco driving down the street?
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
The NBA was very good before the lockout. After that, it was never the same. Of course, we watched very good players and very good teams, but we never had the same fun as in previous years. I think the Chicago Bulls are not fun at the moment, there is no player on the team that I enjoy watching. The squad is not weak or bad, but sometimes you look for something, something is missing on the team, and I think they need much more likeable and combative players to fill this gap
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
Bulls is trying to get rid of Lavine but unfortunately no teams is willing to get him. Lavine doesn't have trade value that's why Bulls cannot do anything that's why he remains in Bulls.
Good article to read regarding this situation https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147111-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nothing-has-changed-with-bulls-star-ahead-of-deadline
To bad for him that there's no team in NBA willing to take a risk for this trade. There's several discussion that he's a good fit on Warriors but I guess Warriors is also showing dislike to get involve with this trade rumors they are spreading.
Not sure as Warriors already got Wiggins and compared with Lavine, Wigs already have a good connection with the entire team though not as consistent as before but he's still doing good when he's around, sad to see that there's no one who are interested to take that risk for Lavine unlike with DeRozan when he needed to be traded, Kings bring him to Sacramento.
Let see if what possible update that will take place regarding to Lavine's next desination, or he might ends his career with the Bulls.
As for which team's interested in him, I also don't think that the Warriors are interested in him, but they have the asset just in case they want to get him. Mavericks and Rockets are on the talks as well, but I don't think that they want a 35-year-old player like him especially the Rockets that's now consists of young players. Suns for me is the best choice since they can just trade Beal, a role player, and a draft pick for Butler. The Suns don't have draft picks so maybe asking for some would be a good thing, but overall, let's just see what will happen with this drama.
Nah, I don't think the Mavericks will take him. But we have seen some shocking things so maybe. Rockets? Yeah, just like your analysis, they are more focused on their young and healthy roster and it's working out very well for them. Rumor has it that the change of hair color is a sign of what team he wants to land in but I doubt that. Two teams have Oranges, Suns, and Knicks. He actually said he had been changing his hairstyle which is true so the hairstyle is not a sign or whatever. Beal for him. It's not a bad trade considering the age of both players. But the Miami Heat will probably want more and if it's not a draft, a roleplayer of the Suns will come with Beal.
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
Bulls is trying to get rid of Lavine but unfortunately no teams is willing to get him. Lavine doesn't have trade value that's why Bulls cannot do anything that's why he remains in Bulls.
Good article to read regarding this situation https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147111-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nothing-has-changed-with-bulls-star-ahead-of-deadline
To bad for him that there's no team in NBA willing to take a risk for this trade. There's several discussion that he's a good fit on Warriors but I guess Warriors is also showing dislike to get involve with this trade rumors they are spreading.
I don't think he would be a good fit for the Warriors. I honestly believe that Kuminga is very similar to him so why would they want to get him when they have a younger version of him on the rest already.
LaVine is only 29 years old now but somehow it seems like his prime is already over. His contract is also overpaid if you looking at his output now. He still has 2 years left on his contract AFTER this season which would pay him 46 and 49 million per season. Of course nobody wants to take on a contract like this for a player that doesn't necessarily looks like super star caliber these days.
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
Bulls is trying to get rid of Lavine but unfortunately no teams is willing to get him. Lavine doesn't have trade value that's why Bulls cannot do anything that's why he remains in Bulls.
Good article to read regarding this situation https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147111-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nothing-has-changed-with-bulls-star-ahead-of-deadline
To bad for him that there's no team in NBA willing to take a risk for this trade. There's several discussion that he's a good fit on Warriors but I guess Warriors is also showing dislike to get involve with this trade rumors they are spreading.
The NBA sucks. I know I'm probably pretty far along in this conversation but my Chicago Bulls are never good and it just feels like most of the exciting players that I love are on their way out very soon. I can't even watch basketball the way Jerry is running that team, but why is Zach Lavine still on the Chicago Bulls. The only explanation I can think of is that no one wants him that much. Anyone know if that's the case ?
The 76ers are just plain bad. They’re at full strength tonight and still the Indiana Pacers are having their way with them. I’m sure they’re all still dealing with injuries, but Paul George has been out there for weeks now. You’d think they would at least be able to keep the game close with all their stars in the game.
And they've lost the game (and my bet), as the Pacers started hot in the first quarter while the Sixers has a lot of turnovers. Paul George shooting airball and then he lost the ball while Haliburton with multiple three points.Haliburton is big in this game, and just when we thought that the Pacers are having a losing skid and it will continue against the Sixers, suddenly they found a way to win. And it perhaps it was too easy for them as Joel went out because Matherin accidentally hit him in the face. Paul George, a dismal 12 point game for him.
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---But the Miami Heat is really entertaining a trade for Jimmy so I guess it's okay to put Jimmy in the discussions. I think Shams' sources are from inside the Miami management and the agent of Jimmy will just have to abide with it if ever the Heat decides to let him go. I guess he just doesn't like that his name is being dragged on the issue.
Also, Jimmy is going to enter the free agency next summer so the Heat not giving him the extension means they are ready to let him go for a new player in their roster.
I don't think the Warriors will get him. The Suns seem to be the most interested team right now.
Let's not forget that Pat Riley had some beef with Butler already especially when Butler talked shit on the Celtics when they lost in 5 games last playoffs and said that the Heat would've won that series if he played. Riley said to Butler to shut his mouth especially if he didn't play. That is a sign already that Butler's having a problem with the team. On the flip side, the Heat are now on a winning streak though and as for this trade, I expect that he will be traded to another team when the trade season starts in a few days.
As for which team's interested in him, I also don't think that the Warriors are interested in him, but they have the asset just in case they want to get him. Mavericks and Rockets are on the talks as well, but I don't think that they want a 35-year-old player like him especially the Rockets that's now consists of young players. Suns for me is the best choice since they can just trade Beal, a role player, and a draft pick for Butler. The Suns don't have draft picks so maybe asking for some would be a good thing, but overall, let's just see what will happen with this drama.
I guess no, improvements in G league doesn't mean anything especially if he go up on more competitive league like NBA.
Maybe best for Lakers is to let Bronny improve more since in G league he can get lots of minutes, so for sure that there's lots of chance for him to improve more there. Compare if they rush him to go back again in Lakers where there's huge chance that we can see again the same Bronny James which doesn't give much impact for Lakers.
But maybe let see if the coach will decide that he's ready to take a shot again and get good minutes in Lakers rotation.
If improvements on g-league means nothing at all, then why do we even have g-league to begin with? Isn't the purpose of g-league to send players who have potential and expect them to work hard and look better so that you can call them back when you feel they are more ready?Maybe best for Lakers is to let Bronny improve more since in G league he can get lots of minutes, so for sure that there's lots of chance for him to improve more there. Compare if they rush him to go back again in Lakers where there's huge chance that we can see again the same Bronny James which doesn't give much impact for Lakers.
But maybe let see if the coach will decide that he's ready to take a shot again and get good minutes in Lakers rotation.
I am not saying this about Bronny alone, maybe he is ready, maybe he is not, I always supported the idea that there are 12+ players in each team, most team plays 15+ players during a season, and there are 30 teams, so there are nearly 500 players in a regular season and I do not think there are 500 better players than Bronny in the NBA, some of them can't even play with the way their body is screwed, so dude should get his time. But more so if he is improving at g-league, that's literally the entire reason for it.
The 76ers are just plain bad. They’re at full strength tonight and still the Indiana Pacers are having their way with them. I’m sure they’re all still dealing with injuries, but Paul George has been out there for weeks now. You’d think they would at least be able to keep the game close with all their stars in the game.
Bronny just put up 30 points in his first G league road game. Thats pretty impressive. I guess you could say that he’s not letting the situation with his Dad get in his head. Prettt crazy to suddenly break out with such a high scoring game after struggling so much, but it looks like maybe Bronny will redeem himself after all.
We need more of that, because if it’s just a one game impressive performance and he scores less than 10 points in the next game, people will forget about it, and he might stay in the league longer to develop his skills. Maybe the Lakers are really done... they might not be a championship team again. Anyway, they have a game today, and they’re +8.5 against the Wolves. I’m assuming LeBron isn’t playing, given that high handicap.With or without Lebron, the Lakers have been quite a mess lately and it doesn't seem as though today is going to be any different, they've started the game as extremely poorly as they've been doing recently it's barely 9 minutes in the game, and they've already turned the ball over 8 times, against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that they can't afford to let build up a significant lead because it's just going to be an uphill battle trying to get back into the game for the remaining 32 minutes across the next 3 Quarters, maybe if they can still finish the quarter strongly, if not, I'm sure the Lakers starters would be having an early rest for most of the 2nd half.
Bronny just put up 30 points in his first G league road game. Thats pretty impressive. I guess you could say that he’s not letting the situation with his Dad get in his head. Prettt crazy to suddenly break out with such a high scoring game after struggling so much, but it looks like maybe Bronny will redeem himself after all.
We need more of that, because if it’s just a one game impressive performance and he scores less than 10 points in the next game, people will forget about it, and he might stay in the league longer to develop his skills. Maybe the Lakers are really done... they might not be a championship team again. Anyway, they have a game today, and they’re +8.5 against the Wolves. I’m assuming LeBron isn’t playing, given that high handicap. Bronny just put up 30 points in his first G league road game. Thats pretty impressive. I guess you could say that he’s not letting the situation with his Dad get in his head. Prettt crazy to suddenly break out with such a high scoring game after struggling so much, but it looks like maybe Bronny will redeem himself after all.
I am impressed with that. But most of the drafted in the NBA have their own talents that have been shown to the scouts and that's why they're picked. Although it was a different thing on him and it's said that there's nepotism that's why he's drafted. And this is nice, he's just showing the way he's playing and I think if this continues to go on, the Lakers will be satisfied that they've drafted him and will soon move to the main roster back once he's done in the G League. NBA numbers are out, %28 drop from last season in viewership, about 50%+ less than ten years ago. I know that NBA is still watched enough to make money and all, but if this situation goes on any longer, we are not going to get players who are paid a lot. The trend was that it is going up, the most paid player goes up, and at some people we were expecting 100+ million per year for some player, and looking at how viewership is down, I am guessing the income will get lower too and things won't be as easy for NBA managers and team owners to pay these players because the team isn't making that kind of money.
The main reason why we are not getting it is because we are not seeing any superstar battles, I think Cavs vs Warriors were a bit fun, but we literally have no superstar left, not like the old days at least. Back in the day the superstars carried the league and people went mad trying to watch them, I do not think anyone goes crazy about watching Jokic now, it's just not fun.
The main reason why we are not getting it is because we are not seeing any superstar battles, I think Cavs vs Warriors were a bit fun, but we literally have no superstar left, not like the old days at least. Back in the day the superstars carried the league and people went mad trying to watch them, I do not think anyone goes crazy about watching Jokic now, it's just not fun.
Or maybe it has something to do with the US economy as well? Fans who can buy tickets before, can't afford it right now because of they don't have money to begin with. But I do agree though that the landscape has change a lot since the early 2000's.
And now we have seen super teams, super others that join each other to make a run for the championship. Or maybe if we see some big trades that involved big names as well. Not sure about the Warriors though, at the start they are on hot streak, but now, they like in the lower end and it might be hard for them to make the playoffs again.
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