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  1. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    I think the top tier players influenced this deal and so did midlevel teams. The starters and stars won't see a big decrease in their salaries. Non tax teams won't mind dropping in occasionally if needed but I think it's clear now that a teams path to success is not paying the tax bill...
  2. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    I doubt the Suns would go near Stewart. Didn't he beat up Eubanks last year pregame? I know Eubanks is gone but that screams questionable character at best. So I wouldn't even entertain that notion.
  3. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    Jonas is no better than Nurkic, IMO. He's more of an interior presence but can't pass at all. As a backup I'm not sure he'd help much since I believe we need someone who can play with Nurkic and Jonas definitely could not. Jonas is on a good contract though. $9.9 million this year, $10.4...
  4. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    If Collins was available without a pick or even just swap rights then I'd make that Nurkic deal. I agree we need more bigs but that would strengthen our starters while allowing us to continue shopping for a quality backup. I think it could open more doors since a stretch big wouldn't be as much...
  5. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    The main issue is health. I think there's a GM willing to gamble a pick on him also. He'd be a great pick up for OKC provided the Thunder can make the financials work. They aren't restricted by tax aprons and have a plethora of picks still. For the Suns though, a team that is rarely healthy...
  6. Hoop Head

    Lakers @ Suns Tuesday game thread, November 26th, 2024

    They both had the same injuries while Beal missed 1 less game and they return at the same time? Seems odd. Of course KD had a calf injury this summer. I didn't think those issues lingered for months though. If they do then we're screwed already.
  7. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    I've gone through salary lists to find someone and found few attractive options. That's part of why I suggested Olynyk the other day.ams.also Zack Collins. I do like Collins but when he stands out as the top player we could acquire based on the salaries we can trade, if isn't looking promising...
  8. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    The only thing that makes sense is a player nearing the end of their rookie deals, in terms of incoming players. If that team doesn't want to resign them or doesn't believe they can then perhaps a trade makes sense. Of course they'd need a wing in return because that's basically all we have to...
  9. Hoop Head

    Lakers @ Suns Tuesday game thread, November 26th, 2024

    And no one questions AD's durability, everyone knows a hard sneeze will put him out a week. There's this weird narrative where acknowledging KD's fragile stature is being a "hater" though.
  10. Hoop Head

    2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

    Yeah that makes sense but I'm curious how many All-Star's there would be. 3 teams of 8 would keep the numbers the same. I'd rather see a 4th team added, which does mean more All-Stars but with expansion nearing it makes sense to expand it some. 4 teams of 8 would be fine. You can easily find 3-4...
  11. Hoop Head

    2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

    I believe they said the winner of the Rising Star game would make up 1 of the 4 teams. Makes me curious how they'll build the other 3 rosters if that's still the plan. I can't see full 12-13 man rosters.
  12. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    One upside is Nurkic seems to be feeling more comfortable shooting from 3 and guys are more comfortable feeding him out there. Nurk was 3-5 tonight. He was 26% headed into the game and is 30% from deep now. Nurkic's shooting from 3 has also improved as the season progresses. He was 15% in 5...
  13. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    That's just Thibs. He makes D'Antoni look like he uses his bench too much in comparison. Thibs doesn't let up, which is why some blame him for Derrick Rose's injury riddled career. I believe Rose's first big knee injury took place when the Bulls were up 15-20 with 3 minutes to go. Of course the...
  14. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    Well at least I'll make some money on this L. Had a parlay for 7+ assists for Tyus, 7+ assists for Brunson, and Knicks on the moneyline. Up 17 with 2 minutes to go and garbage time squads in now virtually ensures I'm up $85.
  15. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    I wouldn't mind. Picked a better parlay today. Almost went with the Suns on the money line, Booker 29+ points, and Brunson 29+ points. So glad I didn't. My play isn't looking bad now though.
  16. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    I disagree KD is our best defender but I was more adding my 2 cents than trying to discredit your take. In fairness your take wasn't that clear initially. Not looking to argue either way as I'm not pissed. If this Suns team made me pissed then I'd be happy they made me feel something other than...
  17. Hoop Head

    2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

    I had his surgery and rehab mixed up with someone else. Can't recall who now. You're right though, he's done. He should be working himself back into shape for the start of next season.
  18. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    Rim protection is more than shot blocking. Wade and MJ averaged about 1 block a game while no one would consider either rim protectors. Wemby doesn't need blocks to be a rim protector either. He's a deterrent. Changing shots is often more effective than blocking them because it allows a clean...
  19. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    Another bad pass by Grayson....
  20. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    Grayson is such a careless passer. I'd prefer he takes a bad shot than pass it because there's a better chance shooting it leads to points than him passing it does.
  21. Hoop Head

    Knicks @ Suns Wednesday game thread, November 20th, 2024

    Dunn needs to take his time on offense. It appears he's rushing shots. Almost like he's going into his shot before he even catches it properly to reload.
  22. Hoop Head

    2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

    Yeah he seemed to be a GP2 insurance policy. They'll be fine so long he does recover before the season is over.
  23. Hoop Head

    Suns 2024-2025 Season Discussions

    A tale in 2 tweets. I respect Bud's take. He knows publicly calling guys out won't help. He does acknowledge an attitude issue. That attitude issue is present in Booker's comments. A cushion? A team shouldn't be looking at a cushion in the standings 10 games into the year. You should want...
  24. Hoop Head

    2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

    Melton has turned into a solid player. Wish him the best. Still salty the Suns gave up on him so quickly. I liked Jevon Carter also, who we got as part of the Melton/Josh Jackson trade, but the Suns didn't hang onto Carter either. Melton is a nice combo guard though. Sort of like an Alex...
  25. Hoop Head

    Magic @ Suns Monday game thread, November 18th, 2024

    New Suns same as the old Suns. They lack the talent to compete at a high level. The fact this team has regressed as quickly as it has, with no plan in place to course correct, says it's likely to get worse before it gets better unless the navigator is replaced. There isn't a move made by JJ...

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