The 2017-2018 Around the NBA thread

[Cheesebeef]

Brad Stevens is a witch doctor.

 

[GatorAZ]

Why would Kanter opt out?

I guess he and his agent think there’s a market for him. The Knicks would have to pull some strings to get Lebron but I think the Lakers are the real threat unless Philly trades Simmons for Kawhi.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know Kanter gets knocked for his defense but he is a very underrated center. He knows how to score.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I know Kanter gets knocked for his defense but he is a very underrated center. He knows how to score.

Well, sure, he's watched so many other players score on him. He ought to be an expert on it by now.

 

[Mainstreet]

Well, sure, he's watched so many other players score on him. He ought to be an expert on it by now.

I've liked Kanter since the Jazz traded him. A man is allowed to have a foible.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I've liked Kanter since the Jazz traded him. A man is allowed to have a foible.

Oh man, I always wanted one ever since I watched the now classic episode Trouble with Foibles.

 

[elindholm]

Another improbable game-winner. I've become a believer.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Another improbable game-winner. I've become a believer.

Oh man... Toronto come all the way back only for LeBron to hit a buzzer beater to kill them? I left the house when they were up by 14 in the 4th!

I’m telling you... I’ve watched basketball for 30 years and I’ve never seen a guy seemingly reach back into history to regain his previous ridiculous levels of peak athleticism while FINALLY becoming a straight killer at the buzzer like LeBron has.

He’s never been better... at 33.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Wow. He’s getting to that point where he’s not excited or surprised he hits the playoff buzzer beater.

We are all witnesses... as dumb as that is to say, it’s true. This guy has reached peak freaking ridiculous.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I guess he and his agent think there’s a market for him. The Knicks would have to pull some strings to get Lebron but I think the Lakers are the real threat unless Philly trades Simmons for Kawhi.

Not buying.

 

[Phrazbit]

I would be shocked if LeBron went to LA.

He has nothing left to seek but titles and the path to rings would be really freaking hard in LA. They've got basically zero developed talent... and they're in the west.

If he leaves Cleveland I expect him to sign in Philly.

 

[pokerface]

I would be shocked if LeBron went to LA.

He has nothing left to seek but titles and the path to rings would be really freaking hard in LA. They've got basically zero developed talent... and they're in the west.

If he leaves Cleveland I expect him to sign in Philly.

That makes a lot of sense.

 

[Ronin]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 4m4 minutes ago

Blazers assistant Nate Tibbetts one of four finalists for Hawks job. If he gets it, obvious landing place for Jay Triano to re-join Terry Stotts.

 

[Mainstreet]

scott bordow‏Verified account@sbordow 4m4 minutes ago

Blazers assistant Nate Tibbetts one of four finalists for Hawks job. If he gets it, obvious landing place for Jay Triano to re-join Terry Stotts.

Hope Triano lands on his feet. This would be a nice fit. After coaching the Suns last season he deserves it.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[JCSunsfan]

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That is incredibly bad timing for Detroit. It is good timing for us. SVG is a screamer.

 

[Ronin]

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account@wojespn 4m4 minutes ago

Sources: One candidate expected to be strongly considered for a role in a revamped Pistons front office -- Brent Barry.

 

[Ronin]

Zach Lowe‏Verified account@ZachLowe_NBA 6m6 minutes ago

Seeing a lot of "well then why did Detroit let SVG make the Blake Griffin deal?" That wasn't nearly as Stan-driven as people think. Everyone was on board with it. Was never some sort of SVG Hail Mary

 

[Ronin]

ESPN Stats & Info‏Verified account@ESPNStatsInfo 3m3 minutes ago

Worst Win Pct in Eastern Conference - Last 4 Seasons Nets .326
76ers .329
Knicks .332
Magic .348
Pistons .463* *Under Stan Van Gundy

 

[Mr. Boldin]

It's amazing that he's managed to carve out the career that he has. He's never averaged better than 10 points a game, he doesn't pass, he's not a particularly good defender or rebounder, and he shoots only 34% from three-point range. Yet he'll crack $30 million in career earnings next season.

Ill refer back to my quote about every team searching for competent wings.

 

[Mr. Boldin]

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Thanks for taking Blake's terrible deal and fast-tracking the reboot with Tobias and a lottery pick.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Read this on an NBA roundup, cool to see Elliott Perry still kicking around in the league (I had no idea he was a minority owner of the Grizzlies): https://www.commercialappeal.com/st...453002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Ronin]

Spurs assistant James Borrego is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, league sources tell ESPN.

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[Ronin]

#Raptors reportedly leaning toward coaching change. Details from @amathur90. #NBA

(link: http://amicohoops.net/report-raptors-leaning-towards-coaching-change/) amicohoops.net/report-raptors…

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[JCSunsfan]

#Raptors reportedly leaning toward coaching change. Details from @amathur90. #NBA

(link: http://amicohoops.net/report-raptors-leaning-towards-coaching-change/) amicohoops.net/report-raptors…

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Good grief. I guess I understand but wow that is a lot of coaches moving around.