2021-22 Around the NBA Thread

[AzStevenCal]

The bulls looks like a fluid team, i know it mostly highlights, and against the Cavs, i've watched but they all compliment each other really well. They have the makeup of winning teams in the nba. A very serviceable center in Vucevic surrounded by wing players. Ball can be a distributor while being competent on defense. Derozan and Lavine are scorers, both 1 on 1, Derozan can post other guards and Lavine can shoot or slash. Add in Green and Caruso for some solid wing depth as well. They are definitely lacking in the "pf" position though.

Yeah they look interesting; good roster and Donovan is a solid coach.

 

[Mainstreet]

NBA players will not be randomly tested for marijuana.

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[Mainstreet]

Eighteen former NBA players were reportedly arrested and charged federally for defrauding the NBA’s Health and Welfare Benefit Plan of about $4 million dollars.

Some of the players mentioned are below.

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[Mainstreet]

Another mention by Adrian Wojnarowski.

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[Mainstreet]

Per reports, the 76ers wanted in trade for Ben Simmons from the Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum, three first round picks and three draft swaps.

What can I say. If the 76ers want that much they may have to keep him.

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[Mainstreet]

Kings value Tyrese Haliburton more than De’Aaron Fox in a trade for Ben Simmons?

I wanted both of those Kings point guards.

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[GatorAZ]

Kings value Tyrese Haliburton more than De’Aaron Fox in a trade for Ben Simmons?

I wanted both of those Kings point guards.

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He’s poking fun at Bill Simmons.

 

[Yuma]

I heard the Sixers want the whole Lakers team plus 5 number one picks for Ben Simmons!!

 

[Mainstreet]

He’s poking fun at Bill Simmons.

I didn't see it that way initially because the rumor is the Kings are interested in Ben Simmons. It would take a player like Fox to get the trade done.

IMO, Haliburton could well end up being a star player so parting with Fox for Simmons might not be as strange as it seems although I WOULDN'T do it. Also the Kings drafted Davion Mitchell.

I wouldn't mind the Kings overpaying for Simmons though.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I didn't see it that way initially because the rumor is the Kings are interested in Ben Simmons. It would take a player like Fox to get the trade done.

IMO, Haliburton could well end up being a star player so parting with Fox for Simmons might not be as strange as it seems although I WOULDN'T do it. Also the Kings drafted Davion Mitchell.

I wouldn't mind the Kings overpaying for Simmons though.

Read the tweet again. It’s literally talking about Bill Simmons.

 

[Mainstreet]

Read the tweet again. It’s literally talking about Bill Simmons.

I'm getting into the merits of the trade not the facilitator. I don't care what the Kings do as long as they self destruct. They do know how to draft point guards.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jaylen Brown of the Celtics reportedly tested positive for coronavirus and is in quarantine.

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[Mainstreet]

Nets practice facility approved for Kyrie Irving to practice at home.

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[Mainstreet]

Warriors waive Langston Galloway.

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[95pro]

Warriors waive Langston Galloway.

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A bit perplexing. Guy is a flame thrower. I’m sure he’ll land somewhere. Maybe we ditch Hutch for him

 

[Finito]

Warriors waive Langston Galloway.

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I hope he sticks to a roster I like that guy

 

[1Sun]

A bit perplexing. Guy is a flame thrower. I’m sure he’ll land somewhere. Maybe we ditch Hutch for him

Or maybe we ditch Payton for him...

 

[Mainstreet]

A bit perplexing. Guy is a flame thrower. I’m sure he’ll land somewhere. Maybe we ditch Hutch for him

I hope he sticks to a roster I like that guy

I think Galloway will land somewhere when a team has an injury or an opening. He is more of a shooting guard than a point guard. The same with E'Twaun Moore who signed a minimum deal with the Magic.

 

[Hoop Head]

A bit perplexing. Guy is a flame thrower. I’m sure he’ll land somewhere. Maybe we ditch Hutch for him

Hutchinson is on a two-way deal so we wouldn't need to cut him to sign anyone. Galloway isn't eligible for a two-way and I don't think he's worth the final roster spot either. That's not to say I don't like him, I do, there's just no room for him in our guard rotation.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Hutchinson is on a two-way deal so we wouldn't need to cut him to sign anyone. Galloway isn't eligible for a two-way and I don't think he's worth the final roster spot either. That's not to say I don't like him, I do, there's just no room for him in our guard rotation.

Yeah our guard rotation seems set, if we add anyone it should be to help fill out the pf/center rotation.

 

[Mainstreet]

I don't think Haliburton included in a package for Ben Simmons is something the 76ers should dismiss.

Ben Simmons Would Have No Problem With Trade To Kings

Ben Simmons Would Have No Problem With Trade To Kings - RealGM Wiretap

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[Hoop Head]

I don't think Haliburton included in a package for Ben Simmons is something the 76ers should dismiss.

Ben Simmons Would Have No Problem With Trade To Kings

Ben Simmons Would Have No Problem With Trade To Kings - RealGM Wiretap

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I can't see Philly accepting a deal from Sacramento that doesn't include Halliburton unless Fox is included. Odds are Sacramento is keeping news of who is included under wraps so they don't ruin their relationship with a player if a deal doesn't take place.

 

[Mainstreet]

I can't see Philly accepting a deal from Sacramento that doesn't include Halliburton unless Fox is included. Odds are Sacramento is keeping news of who is included under wraps so they don't ruin their relationship with a player if a deal doesn't take place.

I think a deal built around Halliburton is attractive and he is on a cheaper contract. A problem might involve who they take back.

Of course the 76ers might want the more proven player in Fox.

 

[Mainstreet]

Steve Nash says he recognizes Kyrie Irving is not playing home games.

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[Mainstreet]

It looks like Ben Simmons will return to 76ers at least until a trade can be found.

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