2022-23 Around the NBA Thread

[Mainstreet]

The lesson to be learned, never criticize the luxury tax.

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[Hoop Head]

Just saw this interesting tidbit. No active NBA player has ever played against the Sacramento Kings in the playoffs.

The Kings haven't been to the playoffs since the 05-06 season.

 

[Phrazbit]

Just saw this interesting tidbit. No active NBA player has ever played against the Sacramento Kings in the playoffs.

The Kings haven't been to the playoffs since the 05-06 season.

Where is a meme of Shaq as the old woman in Titanic? "Uhhhh, Chuck, it's been 83 years"

 

[Mainstreet]

Shareef O'Neale is signing with G-League Ignite.

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[Mainstreet]

The Thunder are hiring Chip Engelland as an assistant coach.

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[Mainstreet]

Aron Banes resumes his career with the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL.

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[Mainstreet]

How many draft picks does it take to rebuild?

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[Covert Rain]

How many draft picks does it take to rebuild?

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I knew they had a bunch of picks but WOW. I didn't realize it was that many.

 

[JCSunsfan]

How many of those do you think they will actually hit on? They can package them for a player or two.

 

[Proximo]

How many draft picks does it take to rebuild?

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A lot if you want quality players.

They might get 3 or 4 good ones out of that whole bunch.

 

[Mainstreet]

A lot if you want quality players.

They might get 3 or 4 good ones out of that whole bunch.

This is true for a lot teams.

James Jones approach of adding veteran players to surround their youthful players might help.

 

[Finito]

How many of those do you think they will actually hit on? They can package them for a player or two.

Alot

They’ve proven they can draft aswell as anyone in the NBA.

 

[Mainstreet]

Alot

They’ve proven they can draft aswell as anyone in the NBA.

And OKC has even hit on undrafted free agents like Luguentz Dort.

 

[Finito]

And OKC has even hit on undrafted free agents like Luguentz Dort.

God I wish he was a Suns player

 

[Finito]

And OKC has even hit on undrafted free agents like Luguentz Dort.

Since 2007
Tier 1
KD MVP
WestBrook MVP
Harden MVP

Tier 2
SGA
Steven Adams
Serge Ibaka
Reggie Jackson
Eric Bledsoe
Cam Payne

To soon to tell
Josh Giddy
Immanuel Quickley
Chet
Jalen Williams

I think the world of Giddy I think he’s gonna be special.

 

[Ronin]

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[Russ Smith]

How many draft picks does it take to rebuild?

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the 2026 draft is going to be the Thunder with every pick in both rounds.

 

[Russ Smith]

Pretty amazing. Given the lack of dunks he has in his career to do this at his size.

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[Hoop Head]

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I heard something that LBJ becomes eligible for an extension around August 3rd and that's when he'll pressure LA to make a move for Irving because he won't agree to an extension without Kyrie on the team.

We'll see. Could be part of the hold up, who knows.

 

[Mainstreet]

@Russ Smith

I can see where the Warriors are excited about the future of Ryan Rollins.

Warriors sign No. 44 pick Ryan Rollins to 3-year rookie contract

The Warriors signed second-round pick Ryan Rollins to a three-year contract on Thursday.

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[Russ Smith]

@Russ Smith

I can see where the Warriors are excited about the future of Ryan Rollins.

Warriors sign No. 44 pick Ryan Rollins to 3-year rookie contract

The Warriors signed second-round pick Ryan Rollins to a three-year contract on Thursday.

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They apparently love him but he had a stress fracture in his foot and missed summer league so it's a great sign they signed him shows they expect full recovery.

Teh story was he was working out and Kerr was there on a stationary bike and said it was so obvious to him how good Rollins was after the workout he asked Myers and others and they basically said yes we love him, keep it quiet.

So Kerr was ecstatic when they drafted him

 

[Mainstreet]

They apparently love him but he had a stress fracture in his foot and missed summer league so it's a great sign they signed him shows they expect full recovery.

Teh story was he was working out and Kerr was there on a stationary bike and said it was so obvious to him how good Rollins was after the workout he asked Myers and others and they basically said yes we love him, keep it quiet.

So Kerr was ecstatic when they drafted him

I'm going on college scouting reports. It's amazing Rollins was there at #44. The Warriors keep adding to their arsenal at guard. He seems like another player that should fit their system perfectly.

 

[Mainstreet]

NBA opens an investigation against the 76ers.

I wonder what the penalty is if it finds anything... the loss of a second round pick?

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[Proximo]

This is true for a lot teams.

James Jones approach of adding veteran players to surround their youthful players might help.

Sure it is. With draft picks there is more risk, but higher potential reward.

Bottom line, you are not getting a young star player without draft picks, and without a young star you are not going to be able to build a championship team.

So I personally do not think you can succeed in the long run without drafting.

 

[Mainstreet]

Sure it is. With draft picks there is more risk, but higher potential reward.

Bottom line, you are not getting a young star player without draft picks, and without a young star you are not going to be able to build a championship team.

So I personally do not think you can succeed in the long run without drafting.

I think it takes a combination of adding players through the draft, trade and free agency.

The Suns do not seem to have any interest in developing young players for the future.

At some point, I don't think the growth can be sustained without the draft.