Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 492. (Read 903739 times)

Last offseason, we also discussed the future of these guys in the NBA, but no team wanted to offer them even a minimum contract at that time. As far as I know, now nothing has actually changed, and there are only rumors that they may return to the NBA. As I see it, IT has the best chance to return, as he recently had workouts in Vegas for multiple NBA teams, while Howard and Cousins are not likely to be seen in the NBA again.

To be fair, when you have very old players, even though they were amazing at some point, there is no reason to play them over the young player. I am not saying young player is better, but if you are going to get like 10 minutes out of a player, then it doesn't matter how old or famous they are, you could get a 20-25 year old player who hasn't shown himself yet and can try to play with that.

I can see Christian Wood is looked at by Lakers for example, I am not saying that would be great, but he is a player that already showed his maximum capacity at Rockets, and ever since then he hasn't been that good, and would be a bench player. Or Dwight Howard, once you go to Taiwan, there is rarely a comeback from that, would be very hard.

That's to be expected.

They'll give him some programs and exercises that will buff his physical body and to have more build up for his muscles. They say that he's like really KD.

So, preserving him now by the team to make it sure that he'll be in good shape. I want to see how they'll face each other with Chet. LOL just a thought.

This rule is not directly related to flopping as it could be due to a wrong call by the referee. If we remember the basic rules, a coach could only challenge for a call made, not for a non-call. Therefore, it would really help the team to still have its coach's challenge as long as they make a successful challenge every time.

This should be implemented earlier since flop destroy a lot of important game. This issue is known by the refs during review that some of their call is just flop but coaches doesn’t want to waste their challenge on silly acting. Many star player benefits on this method on drawing foul since they have the charisma and star power to the refs for making them easy to believe. 

Flop cips is always shown in the highlights on NBA replays. I wonder why the committee allows this kind of dirty trick before it gets a heavy penalty.

That will indeed make the games more exciting to watch, as the mastered "flopping" style employed by some players will be penalized in the upcoming new season. It is a necessary move that the NBA has made, considering the complaints and frustration expressed by fans, especially when prominent floppers like James Harden benefit from unfair techniques.

I agree that Dwight still has got what it takes to be in the league. I think he decided on this one when his T1(Taiwan) team announced that he'll get a huge pay cut and that's why he's now voicing his interest in getting back to the NBA. I guess his Leopards team in Taiwan is pissed off on the way he reacts with his plays but that's his normal him.

This changes their style of getting a foul so, there's a big adjustment that they have to do especially the ones that do it every game.

I already acknowledged that it's been discussed before. There's a difference on what was previously reported here and you'll notice that if you read my comment carefully.

Someone also raised this proposal before but I didn't read much about it so it's also not that new. I don't think it's as impactful as the flopping rule when we talk about the flow but it should be helpful in closely contested games.

I believe the flopping rule has already been reported here, and we are all aware of it. However, the second rule, which awards a second challenge, seems to be something new. Personally, I like this rule because it rewards teams if there are any incorrect calls made against them. So far, these two added rules appear to be very helpful in improving the league.

Two new rules have been approved recently and will be effective this upcoming season.

1. In-Game Flopping Penalty. It's almost similar to what was previously proposed and what we've already discussed. The main difference now is that the opposing team will only be awarded one FT attempt and no more ball possession.

2. Awarding of second challenge to the coach when the first one was successful.

https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1678918316667068416

A lot of veteran floppers will have to adjust to this now hehe. Good for the game.

I like your idea. CP3 loves playing with an athletic big guy who can easily catch his lob passes. That's exactly what the Warriors needed last season, as they lacked a significant threat inside. With CP3's exceptional passing ability and a hard-working big guy, I believe that would greatly enhance their strengths.

I would pick Christian Wood among those vets since he's young and they can still develop that guy. He can shoot and defense but wondering why teams are not interested with him maybe there's something wrong with their scouting and I believe he will be a perfect fit on Warriors knowing Paul is there which can facilitate them properly. Warriors should think about it since they really need additional big man to their team.

The problem with Cousins though is his attitude, the technical fouls that might sway teams from picking him up. So I would rather see Dwight Howard, fresh from his Taiwan stint, and doing good numbers there and getting the MVP awards if my memory serves me right.

so I guess that he can still play, can score and do rebounds if that is what the Lakers is looking for their new center.

What is one thing that Howard, and Cousins are similar with? They have a not-so-good attitude in the locker room especially Boogie. We can't see Howard complaining that much in the game, but I believe there's a reason behind why the Lakers didn't resign him even though they won the title. Maybe it's something that we can't even see.

As for Isaiah Thomas, there are 2 problems with him as to why no teams are getting him anymore. Him being injury-prone, and his height. Nowadays, we've seen taller Point Guards already like LaMelo. Some are shorter than him, but Thomas is way shorter that he will be having a hard time if defended. Well, if any of these 3 come back in the NBA then I'll be happy to see them play again in the biggest basketball stage.

Ohhhhh not again. :X

What's happening with him might affect the whole reputation of the NBA to be honest. Well, since it happened in Morant's house, there's a chance that he might get arrested as well since he's involved with the crime. Nevertheless, I'd like to see Commissioner Silver's response to this one... or will he respond? Him being kicked out in the NBA? The last one who got kicked out (unofficially) in the NBA was O.J Mayo back in 2016 I guess because of drug issues. I don't think that he will get kicked, and I don't also think that the NBA will respond to this one unless it becomes huge enough to get the attention of the authorities.

I confess... for me it is gratifying to see Cousins, IT and Howard have the opportunity to return to play in the NBA.
Even though they are over 30 years old, I believe they still have potential to play in the NBA again.

I agree, I read somewhere that they are eyeing Saric before, until the Warriors get him in a one year deal, and perhaps it could have been influence by Chris Paul himself as they used to be team mates in Phoenix and there are videos of him and Paul connecting thru pick and roll and Saric hitting that outside shot.

Dwight Howard, Cousins, or even Christian Wood could also be a good fit for them.

But let's see who will be their target, Howard and Cousins has the experienced. But Christian Wood is young.

Yeah, he said that he wanted to go back to the Lakers as LA is still looking for a good center. Yes, they got Hayes, but he is a different kind of athletic freak. Maybe what the Lakers needed is someone like Howard, who can take care of the boards and block shots.

As for Ja Morant, everything is not looking good for him. He really surrounded himself with bad individuals thats why he is asking like a gangster. If he is involved again here in the latest spat against the law then he is wasting his time and money.

Same.
I hope these three good players will be given a contract. Even just one more shot, a year of veteran contract so they could prove themselves again.
DeMarcus Cousins is really pushing to get one and I even saw he is working out pretty well and have a good slim body. Fingers crossed that these guys will get their worth.

Oh crap.
I just read the news here.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/arrest-warrant-issued-for-ja-morants-friend-over-fight-involving-teenager-at-grizzlies-stars-home-in-2022/
The victim is actually accusing both of them and I don't know why Ja Morant is excluded from the arrest warrant. Power? Position?
Whatever Ja Morant is going thru, it's not good anymore. He should think about what he is doing and I think it will badly affect his career one more time. Worst case scenario would be him being kicked out of NBA. Well, there's still CBA for him if he likes.
What a waste of young talented player. All the money and fame that he received obviously went to his head like he is invincible. Sadly, he is not.
Let's see what Commissioner Adam Silver will say about this.

Even though it's not directly him, but rather his friends, it can still reflect poorly on him. He really needs to distance himself from that circle he's currently involved with because his future is at risk. At such a young age, he has the potential to earn much more than he currently does. He just needs to ensure that he sets a good example for others and makes positive choices for himself.

Ja Morant's best friend Davonte Pack has been arrested.
An 18-year-old was assaulted at Ja Morant's house.
There has been no charge yet against Ja Morant.
Things haven't been going well for Ja Morant lately.