2021-22 Around the NBA Thread

[Finito]

Here's video. Baszley was clear to dunk, especially in that moment. LA hadn't conceded the game and we looking to make a play of their own. Don't turn it over and that won't happen.

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It’s only a 5 point game and you comeback from down 26? Hell yeah you dunk that ball every time.

Lakers big mad

 

[Mainstreet]

Tough loss for Bulls. Patrick Williams is expected to miss the remainder of regular season.

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[Mainstreet]

Torrey Craig thus far with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists for the Pacers tonight against the Nets.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Torrey Craig thus far with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists for the Pacers tonight against the Nets.

I'd imagine he wasn't playing center. Probably a dream but maybe we'll get lucky and he'll be available again midseason. We need a good backup for Mikal.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'd imagine he wasn't playing center. Probably a dream but maybe we'll get lucky and he'll be available again midseason. We need a good backup for Mikal.

I'm guessing Craig played some 4/5 because he played 34 minutes off the bench.

The only other two bench players that played significant minutes was PG Brad Wannamaker (14 minutes) and SG Jeremy Lamb (19 minutes).

Craig was signed for a 2 year/ $10 million contract with the Pacers so I doubt he is coming back unless the Suns trade for him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Reportedly Miles Bridges was offered an extension for 4 years/ $60 million which he declined.

Maybe there is someway we can have two Bridges at the forward position.

 

[Finito]

Reportedly Miles Bridges was offered an extension for 4 years/ $60 million which he declined.

Maybe there is someway we can have two Bridges at the forward position.

We can’t afford him

 

[Mainstreet]

We can’t afford him

There is a reason I put a smilie there.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Muggz]

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The East coast needs that kid soo bad.

 

[Muggz]

I liked Craig. I think sometimes Monte forgets what he has on the bench or is worried about the starters getting mad.
Craig should have played 5-10 min more than he usually did. Even when he wasn't scoring he has high BB IQ is a decent passer and would never shy away from contact.
I hope he gets ALL the mins with... wherever tf he is now.

 

[Finito]

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That’s a big boy.

A lot of weight coming down on those knees. I don’t see him lasting much longer

 

[GatorAZ]

That’s a big boy.

A lot of weight coming down on those knees. I don’t see him lasting much longer

Soon:

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

That’s a big boy.

A lot of weight coming down on those knees. I don’t see him lasting much longer

Yeah that is definitely concerning. Particularly the way he moved. Almost a waddle.

 

[Mainstreet]

That’s a big boy.

A lot of weight coming down on those knees. I don’t see him lasting much longer

That's is a lot of weight for those legs and joints to handle.

 

[Mainstreet]

I mentioned on the Suns discussion thread about the Suns needing to decide if they pick up team options on Cam Johnson and Jalen Smith by tomorrow or at least that is my understanding.

There are some other teams faced with decisions as well.

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[Mainstreet]

Celtics pick up the option on Romeo Langford.

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[Proximo]

There is absolutely ZERO chance the Suns do not pick up Cam Johnsons option.

 

[Mainstreet]

Celtics pick up options on Grant Williams.

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[Mainstreet]

Celtics also pick up option on Payton Pritchard.

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[Mainstreet]

Somehow I missed that the NBA changed brands of basketballs.

Could this be a factor in the Suns shooting so poorly.

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[Covert Rain]

Somehow I missed that the NBA changed brands of basketballs.

Could this be a factor in the Suns shooting so poorly.

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Meh. People of all ages use them interchangeably. I could buy needing to adjust for a practice or two but not the overall season unless the balls somehow don't meet the same specification as the previous ball which I doubt.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Meh. People of all ages use them interchangeably. I could buy needing to adjust for a practice or two but not the overall season unless the balls somehow don't meet the same specification as the previous ball which I doubt.

There was a ball change several years ago that was a huge issue for the league but I can't recall the details. I just remember players like Nash really disliking it and it went on for more than a few games. Maybe it's something similar this time?

 

[Mainstreet]

There was a ball change several years ago that was a huge issue for the league but I can't recall the details. I just remember players like Nash really disliking it and it went on for more than a few games. Maybe it's something similar this time?

Yeah, I remember that. I think they changed back to the other ball IIRC. I need to look it up.

Edit: I found this link. It involved a synthetic basketball.

Remembering One of the NBA’s Biggest Failed Experiments: The "New Ball"

In 2006, the NBA tried to implement a new synthetic ball, which the players unanimously hated. This is how it went down and how it went away.

www.complex.com

 

[Muggz]

Well DUH! The Suns were starting to play well. I'm surprised they didn't turn the official footwear to cleats.
The Suns must be stopped at all costs. Steve Javie and the lizard people will not be pleased.