2016-17 Around the NBA

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Zack Lowe of ESPN does an in depth article about Eric Bledsoe including a video breakdown on his improvement as the Suns point guard. Also it discusses if Bledsoe might be better traded while he is at his peak.

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http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18601276/zach-lowe-eric-bledsoe-devin-booker-phoenix-suns-nba

Just read this as well. I think it would be in the Suns best interest to trade him while his value is this high.

 

[Mainstreet]

Just read this as well. I think it would be in the Suns best interest to trade him while his value is this high.

It's a tough call although with Bledsoe's history of injury and the younger players timeline it could make some sense. Bledsoe is playing his best basketball at the moment and has indeed turned into a good play maker. Also, he seems to have given heart to the franchise. Any trade involving Bledsoe would have to be done with some class and regard to his feelings.

 

[leclerc]

It's a tough call although with Bledsoe's history of injury and the younger players timeline it could make some sense. Bledsoe is playing his best basketball at the moment and has indeed turned into a good play maker. Also, he seems to have given heart to the franchise. Any trade involving Bledsoe would have to be done with some class and regard to his feelings.

Amen to this, especially the last part is important (re)building the reputation of the franchise.

You can't go too young and deplete the roster too much. We don't want to turn into the sixers. So I think I'm okay with Bledsoe until we draft or sign his replacement.

 

[Ronin]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN 28m28 minutes ago
The Bucks are in talks with the Hornets to trade Miles Plumlee for Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes, sources told

 

[Ronin]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 3m3 minutes ago
Early indications are that the deal involves no draft compensation. Miles Plumlee has been an Charlotte target for some time.

 

[Ronin]

Suns Wire ‏@sunssource 33s34 seconds ago
#NBA Wire: Report: Nuggets' Wilson Chandler seeking a trade

 

[Ronin]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA 24s24 seconds ago
Isaiah Thomas is East Player of the Month for Jan. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are West's co-Players of the Month for Jan.

 

[Ronin]

Bobby Marks ‏@BobbyMarks42 5m5 minutes ago
Charlotte had $95m in guaranteed money before the trade and were not considered to have cap flexibility this summer.

Bobby Marks ‏@BobbyMarks42 24m24 minutes ago
The expiring contract of Roy Hibbert and player option for Spencer Hawes gives Milwaukee flexibility in the off-season with RFA Tony Snell.

 

[Ronin]

RealGM ‏@RealGM 3m3 minutes ago
Joel Embiid, Marquese Chriss Named Rookies Of The Month:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244782/Joel-Embiid-Marquese-Chriss-Named-Rookies-Of-The-Month

 

[AzStevenCal]

RealGM ‏@RealGM 3m3 minutes ago
Joel Embiid, Marquese Chriss Named Rookies Of The Month:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244782/Joel-Embiid-Marquese-Chriss-Named-Rookies-Of-The-Month

Wow. I knew he was playing better, I'm surprised about ROM though. Not that the west is loaded with rookies but still, it's nice recognition for him.

 

[Ronin]

Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 2m2 minutes ago
Vertical Sources: New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has committed to the NBA Skills Competition at All-Star weekend.

 

[Ronin]

Shams Charania ‏@ShamsCharania 10m10 minutes ago
Vertical Sources: Golden State All-Star Stephen Curry won't participate in 3-point contest at All-Star weekend. Toronto's Kyle Lowry is in.

 

[Ronin]

Jeff Zillgitt ‏@JeffZillgitt 28s28 seconds ago
NBA All-Star weekend dunk contest participants: Aaron Gordon, DeAndre Jordan, Glenn Robinson III, Derrick Jones Jr.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jeff Zillgitt ‏@JeffZillgitt 28s28 seconds ago
NBA All-Star weekend dunk contest participants: Aaron Gordon, DeAndre Jordan, Glenn Robinson III, Derrick Jones Jr.

Congratulation to Derrick Jones Jr. for the invite. Go have fun young man.

 

[Ronin]

RealGM ‏@RealGM 6m6 minutes ago
Klay Thompson, Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon, Kyrie Irving, CJ McCollum, Kemba, Matthews, Nick Young In 3-Point Contest:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...ollum-Kemba-Matthews-Young-In-3-Point-Contest

 

[Ronin]

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo 1m1 minute ago
Wizards entered tonight with a 15-game home winning streak, tied for 2nd-longest in team history (22 straight in 1974-75)

 

[Ronin]

RealGM ‏@RealGM 30s31 seconds ago
Kristaps Porzingis, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Embiid, I. Thomas, Hayward, Wall, Booker In Skills Challenge:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...homas-Hayward-Wall-Booker-In-Skills-Challenge

 

[Ronin]

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The Jazz say guard Rodney Hood has a bone contusion on his right knee as well as a Grade 1 lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain.

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[Ronin]

ESPN Stats & Info–

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Career NBA Dunks by Slam Dunk Contest Participants
DeAndre Jordan 1,505
Aaron Gordon 138
Glenn Robinson III 34
Derrick Jones Jr. 0

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[sunsfan88]

RealGM ‏@RealGM 30s31 seconds ago
Kristaps Porzingis, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Embiid, I. Thomas, Hayward, Wall, Booker In Skills Challenge:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...homas-Hayward-Wall-Booker-In-Skills-Challenge

Would rather have seen Booker in the 3pt contest again.

Iirc, IT has done this before recently.

They should've just had Davis, Porzingis, Giannis, Towns, Embiid, Westbrook and Harden.

 

[Ronin]

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The @WashWizards have 16 straight W's at home

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[Hoop Head]

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Career NBA Dunks by Slam Dunk Contest Participants
DeAndre Jordan 1,505
Aaron Gordon 138
Glenn Robinson III 34
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They were joking about how Derrick Jones only had 1 career shot attempt headed into the dunk contest. If he wins does anyone think he'll have trade value? I don't see him fitting in with this Suns team as it's assembled.

 

[AzStevenCal]

They were joking about how Derrick Jones only had 1 career shot attempt headed into the dunk contest. If he wins does anyone think he'll have trade value? I don't see him fitting in with this Suns team as it's assembled.

Really? I can't imagine why he wouldn't fit in, assuming he develops an NBA level game. I don't know if that will ever happen but last I heard they had him focusing on his defense and his 3 point shooting. Anyway, he certainly has the athleticism for the big time and with Tucker likely on the move we could use a 3 & D guy.

 

[Hoop Head]

Really? I can't imagine why he wouldn't fit in, assuming he develops an NBA level game. I don't know if that will ever happen but last I heard they had him focusing on his defense and his 3 point shooting. Anyway, he certainly has the athleticism for the big time and with Tucker likely on the move we could use a 3 & D guy.

We're deep on the wings right now, he has no less than 4 players in front of him for playing time, probably more. Booker, Warren, Knight, Tucker, Barbosa, and Dudley are all either SG or SF that will see time before Jones and Tucker is the only one who might be gone soon, the rest are locked in through next season. I just don't see the time for Jones.

 

[AzStevenCal]

We're deep on the wings right now, he has no less than 4 players in front of him for playing time, probably more. Booker, Warren, Knight, Tucker, Barbosa, and Dudley are all either SG or SF that will see time before Jones and Tucker is the only one who might be gone soon, the rest are locked in through next season. I just don't see the time for Jones.

I think we're very weak at small forward right now, mostly because Warren has been a shadow. Tucker plays some 3 but I think his best minutes tend to come at the 4 or 5 and I don't see him here past the deadline. Dudley cannot play small forward anymore, not even for a few minutes. Knight is just a 1 or 2 and doesn't figure in our long term plans. Same with Barbosa.

Booker is a 2 first and is just as likely to play spot minutes at the 1 as he is the 3 although I'll grant you, that might change in the future. So I see a definite need at small forward and I think with someone like Jones you're always talking about down the road because he clearly isn't ready right now.