2020-21 Around the NBA Thread

[JCSunsfan]

Sorry guys, didn't mean to open pandora's box. mea culpa.

 

[GatorAZ]

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Disgruntled star alert!

 

[Mainstreet]

Sorry guys, didn't mean to open pandora's box. mea culpa.

The NBA has been very proactive in dealing with COVID-19 so it's not off topic.

They have been a leader in dealing with the virus. It is a part of everyone's life right now.

 

[Mainstreet]

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Disgruntled star alert!

It sounds like Harden has other ideas.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It sounds like Harden has other ideas.

Yeah, I've said it before but multiple reports say he doesn't want to play for Houston because of the owners strong support of Trump. I think I read (or heard) this story from Ric Bucher first but I've come across it many times since then from other sources.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah, I've said it before but multiple reports say he doesn't want to play for Houston because of the owners strong support of Trump. I think I read (or heard) this story from Ric Bucher first but I've come across it many times since then from other sources.

This was a story on TMZ Sports which has been updated.

https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/17/james-harden-houston-rockets-ric-bucher-revolt-tillman-fertitta/

At this point in time, I think it's more likely the primary reason Harden wants out of Houston is to play for a championship contender since Westbrook and some of the supporting cast are gone.

 

[Mainstreet]

Killian Hayes reportedly to start at point guard in Detroit.

Killian Hayes will open the season as the starting point guard of the Detroit Pistons, according to Dwane Casey.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/260726/Dwane-Casey-Says-Killian-Hayes-To-Start-At-Point-Guard

 

[Mainstreet]

Report three memembers of the Raptors organization test positive for COVID-19.

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[Mainstreet]

It would be great to see Ty Jerome to get it turned around in OKC. He is the only Sun left there after the Suns traded for Chris Paul.

Ricky Rubio is now in Minnesota, Kelly Oubre is with the Warriors and Jalen Lecque is in Indiana.


By Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic:

“It’s been great to get to know him,” said new Thunder coach Mark Daigneault last week. “He clearly has a passion for the game. He’s clearly a very savvy player and he’s willing to put the work in.”

The coach and player have a mutual connection in Devon Hall, who was Jerome’s teammate at Virginia and played for the Thunder last season when Daigneault was an assistant under Billy Donovan.

“When we got Ty, Devon texted and said, ‘Hey, he’s a real one,’” Daigneault said. “That’s a strong endorsement because Devon is a great worker and understands what we’re about. We’re looking forward to learning his game. We’re looking forward to working with him.”


https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...-ty-jerome-warming-up-okc-thunder/3854886001/

 

[GatorAZ]

That’s as thin as I’d seen him in the NBA:

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[Mainstreet]

That’s as thin as I’d seen him in the NBA:

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If that is Jokic he does look thin. Actually he lost a lot of weight before Orlando but he put on some muscle in the time off.

Perhaps he is trying to get quicker but that never was his game.

 

[Mainstreet]

No word on James Harden. It's looking like a trade is inevitable.

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[Mainstreet]

Nuggets and Monte Morris agree to 3 year, $27 million extension.

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[Mainstreet]

Knicks are signing Skal Labissiere and James Young to training camp deals. They will likely end up with their G-League team.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...-Skal-Labissiere-James-Young-To-G-League-Team

 

[Mainstreet]

James Harden indicating where he would be willing to be traded.

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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Rockets star James Harden will need to register six negative coronavirus tests before returning to group workouts according to NBA protocols, source tells
@TheAthleticNBA @Stadium
. Harden returned to Houston for testing this week after being out of town.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania


Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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Rockets star James Harden will need to register six negative coronavirus tests before returning to group workouts according to NBA protocols, source tells
@TheAthleticNBA @Stadium
. Harden returned to Houston for testing this week after being out of town.

Six?!?

 

[AzStevenCal]

Six?!?

Knowing Harden's off court reputation, I might have asked for twelve tests.

 

[GatorAZ]

Knowing Harden's off court reputation, I might have asked for twelve tests.

Maybe he’s built up an immunity.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Maybe he’s built up an immunity.

LOL. To some things, I'm sure.

 

[Yuma]

Shave off that beard and I bet it would be down to passing two tests!

 

[JCSunsfan]

Shave off that beard and I bet it would be down to passing two tests!

Gotta wonder what is living in that thing.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[95pro]

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Still walking funny though