Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 868. (Read 918992 times)

Is just like Jordan back then, he can easily be make huge numbers but the Bulls ended up losing. Lillard's talent might be wasted. He will retire just like other stars who didn't get any ring.

Unless he will be surrounded by great players who can help to bring the title of he will demand for a trade
and try to go with the team who are good at chasing the crown.

It's another Luka Magic day and one of the amazing performance he has this season. There's no stoping for this kid to pursue his dream to be one of the Legendary NBA player. Every game is a thing to look for when he is playing, also the Lakers was not doing bad at all but that's just the way it is, The Mavs are more making their shots which was the reason to win in the 2OT.

I agree, there were arguments in the past the Lillard is just wasting his prime years with the Trailblazers. They used to be one of the hottest team early, but now they are in the 11th spot and with that lost, their 5th straight.

So even if Lillard will score 50 points or more or made 3 in the logo, it's doesn't count. He has to make the team better, get into the playoff because as of now it seems that it doesn't look that way.

When Luka hit those threes the refs seemed to be calling everything against the Mavericks. It was like he willed them to victory while the refs weren’t making it easy on him. I would have liked to have seen the Lakers win but the Mavericks earned this one. Luka seems to make it a point to get triple doubles every time he’s matched up against LeBron James.

Mavericks ended it with 2 possession lead. Man, that was some heart-stopping game, despite losing my bet because Mavs didn't cover the -4.5 spread, I was gladly entertained watching it.
Luka with another monster triple-double game recording 35 points, 14 boards, and 13 assists. Thankfully, Dinwiddie and Wood were helping him out with their offense and defense. Tim Hardaway's three's just won't go in.
But the two clutch three-pointers of Luka were the highlight of the game.
Lebron getting near to tying or passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with less than 400 more points. Great game.

Lillard is such a good player, they just have yet to put enough talent around him for him to be able to bring a championship home.  I thought I had heard that he was going to be traded or wanted to be traded, maybe it was this past season or the offseason, but either way wasn't he disgruntled or something recently? I do like guys who have played on the same team their entire career, but his prime years are running out, he's gotta get with a team that can make something happen and fast.

I am so disappointed with the Portland TrailBlazers, they still seemed to be the same team who does not play good defense. They already have a good lead in the 4th quarter but in the crunch time, they allowed the Cavaliers to easily score, Garland and Mitchell destroyed them in the 4th quarter.

Yes, Lillard had a big game with 50 points, but that's useless if they can win games.

This Lakers game is crazy. Heading into double overtime now. The referees are making some controversial calls but at least they’re letting them play it out. Westbrook is having a great game so far but Luka Doncic has been single-handedly keeping his team in it. Now to see if it ends in double overtime or if they go for triple…

Great news about Cousins tomorrow. I hope he makes the team and stays healthy.

Let's just wait for an update on the Jordan Clarkson contract, I really think he should stay with Utah Jazz to build more chemistry with their young athletic team.

1 spot is open for the LA Lakers roster but two guys will work out.
DeMarcus Cousins
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-to-work-out-demarcus-cousins-on-friday-for-potential-roster-spot-per-report/
Meyers Leonard
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-will-reportedly-work-out-meyers-leonard-who-has-been-out-of-nba-since-2021-after-anti-semitic-slur/

But there is what they call "Hardship exception." So, honestly, I don't know if they could sign both players due to 4 players on their team being injured.
Here's a deep explanation of the hardship contract and the 10 days via hardship.
https://www.spotrac.com/spots/what-is-an-nba-hardship-exception-1346/
But actually, this is not what the Lakers need now as Gabriel and Bryant are good at protecting the rim. They need shooters working out for them not centers although I am not against Cousins having a chance to play again.

If I'm not mistaken, he opted out already? so it means he will be shopping at the end of the year or even at the trade decline this February.

I do believed he has reasons, and probably thinks he is more valuable than the offer, similar to what Dennis thought when he was with the Lakers that time. But we can't deny the Jordan is one reason why the Jazz is not tanking, it's unexpected that after trading Mitchell and Gobert and others, they are still one of the best team in the West, thanks to JC scoring.

I think there could be feelers now for Clarkson from some other team, I didn't know that he have bought some house in San Antonio, but that could be a hint that he is moving there somewhat.

So it's too early to tell at this point, he is still performing very well as the number 2 scoring option with the Jazz. If he can continue with this performance, thetn maybe he will get a good offer, more than what the Jazz is showing him.

Not doing some further research about that but the article didn't mention how much the contract offer.

If only we have a hint on how much it is, maybe we can picture some reasons why Clarkson declined it.

Also, he is entering his player option next season, and probably, he is receiving good offers too from other teams as no doubt that he's one of the good fish in the free agency in the postseason. Let's see how that goes.

But let's say Clarkson doesn't have a backup plan if he decided to decline a contract that Jazz will offer, I'm sure lots of teams will try to give him the best offers unlike in the case of Dennis Schroder who fully believes in himself that he is worth more than $84M four-year contract extension but ended up in a $5.9 million 1-year contract in the Boston Celtics.

In terms of playing level, Jordan Clarkson for me is pretty ahead of Schroder, and he is capable of carrying a team even though he is just a role player.

Declining a contract that Jazz will offer him will not result in the same as what happened to Dennis Schroder. But I agree with you, he needs to stay on Jazz.

Might just not like playing and living in Utah either.  They traditionally don't entice too many free agents.  Maybe because they are looking to turn the roster over with all theor draft picks so he sees the writing on the wall and doesn't want to ride pine in his 30s to let some rookie get experience.  There could be a zillion reasons why he declined.

If I'm not mistaken, Marc Stein also reported this one mate. In any case, it's obvious that Clarkson is looking for a more lucrative contract that the Jazz have offer to him. And besides, they already clear up some of it's player and probably Clarkson doesn't want to stay too and wanted to test the market. It's a big risk for him, he is already 31 years old and probably looking for like 4 year contract which other team might not be willing to give him at this point in his career. There might be some teams are interested, but he could be disappointed on what they are going to offer him. So we will see what the future holds for Clarkson hopefully it will favor him not like Dennis Schroder  .

Maybe the mansions in San Antonio is a good investment, and not necessarily him living in Texas to join the Spurs? But yeah there are rumors but no official statement released just yet. Clarkson is doing quite okay with Jazz, but a player like him would surely want a higher salary even if they don't make it to the playoffs. Maximize the profits first, then chase greatness second: I think this is the play that most NBA players are going after in this day and age.


Dude miscalculated heavily rejecting that extension. If he play by the rules before making his own plays in the league, he could have enjoyed that $80m before going to aim for a free agent with high salary. Overestimating oneself is always bad. He knows his value, but I think he believed so much that other teams are looking to snag him the moment he becomes available, which unfortunately wasn't the case.


Jordan Clarkson is one of those players that are above-average but not something that you would want to get if there are also other options available. He's a good all-rounder with shooting capabilities and a sense of defense, but everyone can do what he does on the court with proper teammates. Hopefully he stays with Jazz and increase his value first before moving somewhere else and not making a mistake that he'll regret.

Me too.  Dude is a winner.  Led the Villanova team to 2 finals in college.  Has always balled out and is just getting better each year.  Luka is ball dominant so he wasn't being used right over in Dallas.  Knicks got him for 4 years so let's see what the Knicks can put around him.  He isn't even in his prime years yet.  Need grimes to step up then they could have theor back court locked up for awhile.

Sengun had his first career triple double, and the youngest ever to have this at centre position as well. That kid looks like he could be something special given the right training and right way to use him, he is not bad at passing at all, and a passing centre is very vital in todays NBA considering it's a guard scoring heavy league.

Even Jokic doesn't feel the need to score every night if he could get his teammates scoring a lot, and three pointers are a lot more important. Most of his assists came from picks as well, he sets a pick with the ball in his hand, that's is move and he rolls to the paint as well so you either let the guard score, or you leave Sengun empty which he can score easily there too.

But Schroder says "There never was a contract". The report says Lakers approached his representatives but they preferred to wait until the offseason. I guess it will be different for Clarkson this time. Clarkson was raised in San Antonio and he already bought a mansion. Maybe there is ongoing negotiation behind the curtain doing by his representatives. Also, he is doing better than Schroder now.

I'd still wait for some announcement on this and what will be the development on this one. But as for his mansion, I've just seen it and have that thought that he might be going there.

Anyway, still a big possibility that any team would like to take him as he's known for bringing Utah Jazz up when he's still there. Maybe going to the Lakers again? Hmmm...

Yes, he's been the face of Utah Jazz but we don't know with his decisions as he knows what's better up to the best for him.

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