2016-17 Around the NBA

[Chaplin]

Would all this "resting" players be still happening if David Stern were still commissioner? Is Adam Silver a pushover?

 

[Ronin]

Marc J. Spears‏ @MarcJSpearsESPN
Grizzlies say Chandler Parsons will have a meniscectomy Monday to repair a partial tear of the medial meniscus in his left knee. Season over

 

[Hoop Head]

Would all this "resting" players be still happening if David Stern were still commissioner? Is Adam Silver a pushover?

I doubt it, I think Silver will be lucky to be commissioner for a full decade.

 

[slinslin]

Would all this "resting" players be still happening if David Stern were still commissioner? Is Adam Silver a pushover?

Why would that make a difference?

Isn't the commissioner an employee of the owners? There is nothing in the CBA that forbids resting players. I don't know why Silver even tries to meddle with this.

Resting a player is a teams decision and they have to take responsibility for it to their fans.

 

[Russ Smith]

What do people think about Westbrook last night? For those who didn't see late 2nd quarter Curry is trying to get position on a jump ball and Semaj Christan and he start shoving, Westbrook jumps in at first to push Christan back but then he and Curry start shoving and Green jumps in and pushes Westbrook back. All of Curry, Westbrook and Christan got T's. The Warriors win the jump throw to Curry who hits a buzzer beater 3 to end the half and runs off the court celebrating.

Early 3rd quarter Curry is dribbling wtih the ball near halfcourt and Westbrook moves up, wraps his arms around him in a bearhug and essentially tries to tackle Curry. The refs call the foul, Curry has a puzzled look on his face, the announcers are wondering how it's not more than a foul since no way it's a basketball play.

later on he's guarding Curry off a screen and slams into the screener hooking him and then hitting Curry gets the foul. Shortly after Donovan took him out and never put him back in.

Game was a blowout so maybe he rested him but it sure seemed like Donovan was afraid Westbrook was taking it personally and he sat him to avoid him getting kicked out or suspended? Not that long ago he got a T for tackling Harrison Barnes trying to get at Seth Curry. He clearly does not like Curry, and Steph is clearly not opposed to pushing back and seems to be in Westbrooks head a bit now.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Would all this "resting" players be still happening if David Stern were still commissioner? Is Adam Silver a pushover?

Its eventually going to start costing the league, teams, and players money. If I am a network executive and paid big money for a TV contract, I am going to be livid when star players are not on the court during my prime time slots. I eager for one of the networks to sue the league for breech of contract.

A lot of things need to change about this. Back to back games, the length of the season, preseason, the draft lottery, and more.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Its eventually going to start costing the league, teams, and players money. If I am a network executive and paid big money for a TV contract, I am going to be livid when star players are not on the court during my prime time slots. I eager for one of the networks to sue the league for breech of contract.

A lot of things need to change about this. Back to back games, the length of the season, preseason, the draft lottery, and more.

That would be great. Their pay is already so over-inflated that sooner or later it has to come back to earth.

 

[leclerc]

I hope Cavs and Warriors are knocked out before the finals, but with their star treatment that's never going to happen. Ok, they're not bad teams, but I root against them nonetheless.

 

[JCSunsfan]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...rization-Of-The-NBA-Has-Improved-Road-Records

Anybody see this article. Wow.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...rization-Of-The-NBA-Has-Improved-Road-Records

Anybody see this article. Wow.

Makes sense. I remember seeing NBA players at the old nightclub on camelback and 24th street (with the torches lit - was it called Empire?) both on nights before and after games.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Makes sense. I remember seeing NBA players at the old nightclub on camelback and 24th street (with the torches lit - was it called Empire?) both on nights before and after games.

"It's absolutely true that you get at least two hours more sleep getting laid on the road today versus 15 years ago," says one former All-Star, who adds that players actually prefer Instagram to Tinder when away from home. "No schmoozing. No going out to the club. No having to get something to eat after the club but before the hotel."

 

[GatorAZ]

Makes sense. I remember seeing NBA players at the old nightclub on camelback and 24th street (with the torches lit - was it called Empire?) both on nights before and after games.

They used to stay at the Ritz on the corner. Planet Hollywood was right there which is now Cheesecake Factory. The old Cine Capri was also right there and I think there was a club there. That was a long time ago though.

 

[overseascardfan]

What do people think about Westbrook last night? For those who didn't see late 2nd quarter Curry is trying to get position on a jump ball and Semaj Christan and he start shoving, Westbrook jumps in at first to push Christan back but then he and Curry start shoving and Green jumps in and pushes Westbrook back. All of Curry, Westbrook and Christan got T's. The Warriors win the jump throw to Curry who hits a buzzer beater 3 to end the half and runs off the court celebrating.

Early 3rd quarter Curry is dribbling wtih the ball near halfcourt and Westbrook moves up, wraps his arms around him in a bearhug and essentially tries to tackle Curry. The refs call the foul, Curry has a puzzled look on his face, the announcers are wondering how it's not more than a foul since no way it's a basketball play.

later on he's guarding Curry off a screen and slams into the screener hooking him and then hitting Curry gets the foul. Shortly after Donovan took him out and never put him back in.

Game was a blowout so maybe he rested him but it sure seemed like Donovan was afraid Westbrook was taking it personally and he sat him to avoid him getting kicked out or suspended? Not that long ago he got a T for tackling Harrison Barnes trying to get at Seth Curry. He clearly does not like Curry, and Steph is clearly not opposed to pushing back and seems to be in Westbrooks head a bit now.

Westbrook just seems like a knucklehead in general. His confrontations on the court and with the media but he is a hell of a player.

 

[Ronin]

InsideHoops.com NBA‏ @InsideHoops
Sixers center Joel Embiid today had what the team calls minor arthroscopic surgery to address a meniscus tear in his left knee.

 

[JCSunsfan]

InsideHoops.com NBA‏ @InsideHoops
Sixers center Joel Embiid today had what the team calls minor arthroscopic surgery to address a meniscus tear in his left knee.

He is like Alex Len and Eric Bledsoe combined.

 

[slinslin]

Lakers winning, perfect night.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Lakers winning, perfect night.

Wow! I didn't think they would win another game this season!

They play the Twolves two more times and also have a game left against the Kings, so I guess the Suns actually have a chance at the 2nd worst record.

 

[sunsfan88]

Wow! I didn't think they would win another game this season!

They play the Twolves two more times and also have a game left against the Kings, so I guess the Suns actually have a chance at the 2nd worst record.

Suns are probably gonna beat the Hornets

 

[Ronin]

Joakim Noah will be paying for testosterone ban even longer
SAN ANTONIO – The NBA announced Saturday morning Knicks center Joakim Noah is suspended 20 games for testing positive for a testosterone booster, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033, in violation of the Anti-Drug Program.

http://nypost.com/2017/03/25/joakim-noah-busted-for-testosterone-booster/

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm wondering what is the deal with the Timberwolves. They have tremendous talent but keep losing. This season will make 12 consecutive losing seasons. At some point a franchise needs to win.

 

[GatorAZ]

I'm wondering what is the deal with the Timberwolves. They have tremendous talent but keep losing. This season will make 12 consecutive losing seasons. At some point a franchise needs to win.

I hear Thibbs is letting them play for a year to gauge the personnel and get another high pick for one more season. I think he's trying to change his Bulls' image to better connect with the young guys. They need to start winning soon though.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I'm wondering what is the deal with the Timberwolves. They have tremendous talent but keep losing. This season will make 12 consecutive losing seasons. At some point a franchise needs to win.

With that much young talent, they should not be in the lottery.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I hear Thibbs is letting them play for a year to gauge the personnel and get another high pick for one more season. I think he's trying to change his Bulls' image to better connect with the young guys. They need to start winning soon though.

That is shameful. What is ANOTHER talented player going to do for them? Thibbs should be fired.

 

[GatorAZ]

That is shameful. What is ANOTHER talented player going to do for them? Thibbs should be fired.

I think they'll trade it for a defender.

 

[GatorAZ]

With that much young talent, they should not be in the lottery.

OKC won 23 games with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Calm down.