The 2018-2019 Around the NBA thread

[Ronin]

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[Russ Smith]

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I really feel bad for the kid and I was one who thought he was overrated in college. What he's going through has to be maddening, people can't see the injury so they doubt it's real.

And now there's this whole subplot of what really came first, did he change his shot because he had the injury, or did he change his shot and that caused the injury?

 

[Mainstreet]

It looks like Bledsoe's 4 year, $70 million contract is not fully guaranteed the final season.

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[JCSunsfan]

It looks like Bledsoe's 4 year, $70 million contract is not fully guaranteed the final season.

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Wow. McD! You sly dog.

 

[Russ Smith]

Not really fair from last night since he had one of the better plus minus numbers on the team, but the talk the Warriors were better without Boogie is building momentum in the Bay Area. TNT showed the stats last night they were +12 without him going into last night I think -1 with him on the court. The bulk of the first quarter when the Celts got off 11-0 was them picking on Cousins in pick and rolls and then they shot so well the lead just ballooned.

He's still rounding into shape but it's not at all certain he's going to be able to play the level of defense they need. Last night without Klay and with Livingston and Looney out and Iggy limited the defense was awful.

No surprise rumor is they're going to bring Bogut back, I have a suspicion if they do, he'll play more than people expect. Lost 3 of 4 and 5 of the last 8 games, they are officially back in a slump

 

[Raindog]

Well, one thing is for certain, and that is that Cousins won't be a GSW next year. Not that there was much room for doubt prior, but more and more it's clear that he is a bad fit for them regardless of his health or next contract.

 

[Russ Smith]

Well, one thing is for certain, and that is that Cousins won't be a GSW next year. Not that there was much room for doubt prior, but more and more it's clear that he is a bad fit for them regardless of his health or next contract.

Agreed although I don't think it was ever an option with money. He's played 17 games, they're net positive 7 times and net negative 10 with him on the court. Even their offensive efficiency is better with him out. Deadspin has a nice article on it, the "big 5" together is actually - about a half point since Boogie started playing. The same guys minus Boogie, are plus I think 10.7 over the same time frame. I get that he's not in shape and not himself yet but right now if things don't get better I think his minutes will be cut in half in the playoffs. They're playing him big minutes now to get the rust off and get him in shape I think, I don't think Kerr is stupid I think he gets right now he's holding the team back.

 

[sunsfan88]

Cousins hasn’t shown anything which makes me think he can be his old self.

I don’t think he’ll get the max offers that he’s hoping for this summer.

The Lakers maybe throw him a bone if they strike out on everyone else just to avoid embarrassment but that’s about the only team I can think of.

 

[sunsfan88]

Wow. McD! You sly dog.

McD?

 

[Krangodnzr]

Cousins hasn’t shown anything which makes me think he can be his old self.

I don’t think he’ll get the max offers that he’s hoping for this summer.

The Lakers maybe throw him a bone if they strike out on everyone else just to avoid embarrassment but that’s about the only team I can think of.

Would love to see the Lakers sign him as their MAX player. Have him join the meme team.

 

[JCSunsfan]

McD?

sorry. Misread.

 

[GatorAZ]

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Who would’ve thought Lavine’s jersey will end up in the rafters next to Walton and Alcindor. @Russ Smith

 

[Russ Smith]

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Who would’ve thought Lavine’s jersey will end up in the rafters next to Walton and Alcindor. @Russ Smith

Yeah he apparently even played good defense in that game. That play at the end wtf were the Sixers thinking? 2 guys went with Lopez and then Simmons half heartedly comes in to help on lavine's drive, at that point in the game you either have a path to block the shot or you level the guy and make him shoot Ft's.

I'm still not a huge fan of Zach's game but it does seem like he's been playing better of late.

 

[95pro]

LameBron to sit on back to backs, and reduced minutes.

 

[Chaplin]

LameBron to sit on back to backs, and reduced minutes.

He's also opened his big mouth again, saying today that NO team relies on young players like the Lakers do. That's his "excuse."

 

[sunsfan88]

He's also opened his big mouth again, saying today that NO team relies on young players like the Lakers do. That's his "excuse."

Someone should send him the Suns roster.

 

[Phrazbit]

He's right that the Lakers roster is a pile of steaming garbage, but it's one he volunteered to join, so it is no excuse.

 

[Phrazbit]

Not really fair from last night since he had one of the better plus minus numbers on the team, but the talk the Warriors were better without Boogie is building momentum in the Bay Area. TNT showed the stats last night they were +12 without him going into last night I think -1 with him on the court. The bulk of the first quarter when the Celts got off 11-0 was them picking on Cousins in pick and rolls and then they shot so well the lead just ballooned.

He's still rounding into shape but it's not at all certain he's going to be able to play the level of defense they need. Last night without Klay and with Livingston and Looney out and Iggy limited the defense was awful.

No surprise rumor is they're going to bring Bogut back, I have a suspicion if they do, he'll play more than people expect. Lost 3 of 4 and 5 of the last 8 games, they are officially back in a slump

It shouldn't surprise anyone. Cousins slogging offensive play style combined with his lousy defending never seemed like a fit... and really, it's never been a fit anywhere. Even New Orleans was better after he got injured.

 

[Hoop Head]

Saw this on Twitter, part of a quote from Lebron ranting about the Lakers depending on their young guys. Did he forget the Suns beat them the other day?

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Here's a link to the video with him saying that nonsense.

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[GatorAZ]

LameBron to sit on back to backs, and reduced minutes.

#PLAYOFFMODEACTIVATED

 

[JCSunsfan]

Interesting stat. James Harden has attempted 748 threes this year so far. Steph Curry has attempted 257. Kemba Walker is second in the league in three point attempts this year with 382. Harden is shooting 36% from three. Curry is shooting 43%.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Harden is averaging 13.5 three point shots per game!?!

 

[Hoop Head]

Harden is averaging 13.5 three point shots per game!?!

He averaged 10 a game last year. This year he's averaging 36.7 ppg and there is a good shot at him winning another MVP. It's crazy that he's averaging more 3's than 2's while taking that many. He averages 11.2 2pt FG attempts with 11.5 FT attempts to go with his 13.5 3pt attempts. He's only averaging 4.9 makes, which is good but not as good as you'd hope for from someone taking 13-14 3's a game.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hardeja01.html

 

[95pro]

Interesting stat. James Harden has attempted 748 threes this year so far. Steph Curry has attempted 257. Kemba Walker is second in the league in three point attempts this year with 382. Harden is shooting 36% from three. Curry is shooting 43%.

I wonder how many are converted to free throws for Harden and Curry.

 

[Hoop Head]

I wonder how many are converted to free throws for Harden and Curry.

He's drawn 284 shooting fouls. Unfortunately I'm not seeing a distinction between 2's and 3's.

Scroll to "Play-By-Play".

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hardeja01.html#all_pbp