NBA Season 22/23

[100proof]

yawn, 3point line and handicap defense made this possible.

Kareem had the 3 pt. line through a large portion of his career. He wasn't going to shoot any regardless. He already had an unstoppable, higher percentage shot.

Breaking the points record is almost entirely a matter of longevity... the real "cheats" that LeBron had were not spending four years in college and 40 years of medical advancements that helped keep him on the court.

 

[famicommander]

Trade per woj

Westbrook, Toscano-Anderson, Jones, Lakers 2027 first to Jazz
Russell, Beasley, Vanderbilt to Lakers
Conley, Alexander-Walker and 3 second round picks to Timberwolves

 

[Arcademan]

So with this trade, the Jazz now have a total of 15 first round draft picks between 2023-29

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

Suns receive:

• Kevin Durant
• T.J. Warren

Nets receive:

• Mikal Bridges
• Cam Johnson
• Jae Crowder
• 4 1st-round picks
• 2028 pick swap

Blazers trade Hart to Knicks for Reddish, Raptors acquire Poeltl from Spurs

2023 NBA trade deadline buzz: Feb. 8 edition | NBA.com

The latest rumblings and reported deals as the Feb. 9 trade deadline draws closer.

www.nba.com

 

[100proof]

Congrats to Suns fans. When Durant is on the floor, they'll be the best team in the league. How often that will be is anybody's guess.

 

[mjmjr25]

Good trade for both teams. Durant is getting older and knees are not holding up. They could win a title this year, but the nets aren't going to and they come out with an elite defender (Bridges), a high ceiling player (Johnson), and 4 1st rounders.

 

[blakeb8111]

Long term seems like a win for the Nets. Thats a pretty good return and most of the drama is out of town now.

 

[famicommander]

Nuggets sent SG/SF Davon Reed and 3 2nd round picks to the Lakers for C Thomas Bryant.

Good deal for the Nuggets. That means we won't have to see washed DeAndre Jordan, undersized and washed Jeff Green, or undersized Zeke Nnaji playing the 5 when Jokic sits.

Reed is a good 3 point shooter and last season he looked really good on defense, but he's looked rough a lot of this season. May not figure into the Lakers rotation at all.

Still an hour left to flip Bones Hyland for another wing or guard. Hope they can get it done.

 

[famicommander]

Bones Hyland traded to the Clippers for 2 2nd rounders. Ouch. Guy really torpedoed his trade value with his antics this year. He was supposed to be a 6MOTY candidate but he kept bitching about playing time (does he really think he deserves Jamal Murray's minutes) and his already poor defense regressed significantly this year. Kid can shoot lights out, though. Sad to see it came to this but they needed him out of the locker room.

So, essentially, the Nuggets traded Bones, Davon Reed, and a 2nd for Thomas Bryant and an open roster spot. Sent out two more 2nds but got two more back, so that's a wash.

Hopefully they can make good use of that roster spot on the buyout market. They could still use a quality bench PG or wing.

 

[Lastblade]

Suns will be very interesting if they stay healthy, and that is a big if. Playoff CP3 is still a concern but Durant can alleviate this.

 

[Lastblade]

Kareem had the 3 pt. line through a large portion of his career. He wasn't going to shoot any regardless. He already had an unstoppable, higher percentage shot.

Breaking the points record is almost entirely a matter of longevity... the real "cheats" that LeBron had were not spending four years in college and 40 years of medical advancements that helped keep him on the court.

Kareem played from 1969 - 1989. 3pt line was instituted in 1979, that's half his career. I agree he wasn't taking any but that's because he grew up playing without one. Everyone shoots 3's now, including 7ft centers because they grew up with it and a viable weapon.

I agree that breaking the record has more to do with LBJ not having any career threatening injuries more than anything else. His body and regimen/discipline allow him to be effective longer than anyone else, and that's the most impressive part.

 

[Fygee]

I've never been so simultaneously ecstatic and heartbroken at the same time.

Getting KD is insane, but giving up the twins....just soul crushing.

 

[famicommander]

If Durant stays healthy for the next 4 months it will be the first time he's done so for that long in five years. I don't think this changes anything in the West. I think the Suns gave up all their defense and depth.

 

[Fygee]

If Durant stays healthy for the next 4 months it will be the first time he's done so for that long in five years. I don't think this changes anything in the West. I think the Suns gave up all their defense and depth.

This is my biggest fear.

We sold the farm to get the cow.

 

[Arcademan]

This is my biggest fear.

We sold the farm to get the cow.

And traded the cow for magic beans

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

Gary Payton II fails physical.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1624204720620605443

Jimmy Haslam and Haslam Sports Group are in serious talks to buy Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry's stake in the Bucks.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1624140379959496704

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1624963683049766916

His Airness turns 60 soon:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1625859754294906880

 

[100proof]

Jordan still looks mostly the same at 60. Black don't crack, people. Being stupid rich helps, though.

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

It's the Cuban cigars. ^^

 

[Racecar2]

anyone able to help me contact a mod , I lost my old email. And can’t reset my password so i had to make a new account.

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

anyone able to help me contact a mod , I lost my old email. And can’t reset my password so i had to make a new account.

@CORY bring racecar back.

 

[racecar]

Back in the game thanks Cory !!

 

[racecar]

Clipper show up yesterday in Phoenix !! Would be nice to see a preview of the full roster , assuming KD get back they would still be a close match . Okogie fill in for 24pts for the suns

 

[Fygee]

Suns were pretty discombobulated in that Clippers game. They're still feeling themselves out with Bridges and Johnson gone. Okogie is kicking ass as a starter and I don't think anyone expected that.

Durant also had his big press conference yesterday in front of the stadium crown. Standard "sports" questions and answers, nothing really interesting.

 

[racecar]

Also on the lakers trade WTF is everyone throwing laker a bone on the trades. Team look a lot better on paper now .