The 2019-2020 Around the NBA thread

[95pro]

Isaiah Canaan signs with China team.


Keith Smith‏Verified account @KeithSmithNBA

Isaiah Canaan has signed with Shandong in China. Canaan played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns last season.

2:08 PM - 22 Aug 2019

So he really isn't nba material, i wonder who kept him around the Suns org and even had him starting for us??? Seriously thank you James Jones for turning the roster over.

 

[elindholm]

Sources: Lakers planning individual workouts to evaluate centers Joakim Noah, Dwight Howard and Mo Speights this week in Los Angeles. Another consideration currently overseas: Marcin Gortat.

2013 called, they want their journeyman centers back.

 

[Hoop Head]

The NBA and Kings have finished their investigation into the sexual assault allegations involving Luke Walton. They say there is insufficient evidence to act on it. The victim held a press conference today and is suing Walton.

Here is a link to the NBA's comments about insufficient evidence.

https://www.latimes.com/sports/stor...ton-kings-investigation-insufficient-evidence

And here is a link to the accuser's story and press conference.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lake...exual-assault-allegations-20190423-story.html

She said she never reported the assault to her employers or the police. This seems sketchy all around but she's pressing on anyway.

Here's a link to a story mentioning that the police were never alerted of this "assault".

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow...nta-monica-police-20190423-story.html#getslug

This isn't something I'd want hanging over our head coach going into the season.

 

[Mainstreet]

Per Adrian Wojnarowski, when Dwight Howard signs with the Lakers it will reportedly be non-guaranteed.

After completing a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dwight Howard will sign a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers that comes with a clear message, league sources told ESPN: Disrupt this team -- and you'll be gone.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27448534/sources-howard-join-lakers-stern-caveat

 

[Mainstreet]

Australia beats team USA 98-94.

For the first time in nearly 13 years, a U.S. roster of NBA players played an international game -- and lost. Patty Mills scored 30 points, and Australia rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half to stun the Americans 98-94 and snap a 78-game U.S. winning streak that started with the bronze-medal game at the 2006 world championships.

Aron Baynes left the floor with his head back, screaming in celebration as he slapped hands with delirious countrymen. Ingles and Andrew Bogut grabbed their kids and brought them onto the floor for a look.

Bogut scored 16 points, Ingles had 15 and Baynes scored 13 for the Australians.

https://www.espn.com/olympics/baske...australia-stuns-team-usa-snaps-78-game-streak

 

[Mainstreet]

Grizzlies recoup $2.6 million by Howard signing with Lakers. This works out well for Memphis.

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[Yuma]

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Phoenix Suns - Here I come!

 

[Finito]

Australia beats team USA 98-94.







https://www.espn.com/olympics/baske...australia-stuns-team-usa-snaps-78-game-streak

Bogut dropped 16 Jesus

 

[elindholm]

Bogut dropped 16 Jesus

Is that like saying 8 Hail Marys?

 

[Finito]

Is that like saying 8 Hail Marys?

I was surprised he was still playing.

 

[Mainstreet]

Team USA does not have much bulk upfront so I expect teams to go big against them given the opportunity. They look to be more of a finesse team.

Kuzma didn't play so he should help some in the future.

Here is the boxscore:

https://www.usab.com/news-events/live-stats/2019/mnt/box-score-mnt-vs-aus-2.aspx

 

[Mainstreet]

Kuzma will miss the FIBA World Cup due to reported left ankle injury.

The roster is finalized at 12 players:

The official team roster, coached by Gregg Popovich, will include Harrison Barnes (Sacramento Kings), Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Joe Harris (Brooklyn Nets), Brook Lopez (Milwaukee Bucks), Khris Middleton (Bucks), Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz), Mason Plumlee (Denver Nuggets), Marcus Smart (Celtics), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers), Kemba Walker (Celtics) and Derrick White (San Antonio Spurs).

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27453179/team-usa-loses-kuzma-ankle-finalizes-roster


This is one of the weakest U.S. rosters I can remember.

 

[Hoop Head]

Kuzma will miss the FIBA World Cup due to reported left ankle injury.

The roster is finalized at 12 players:



https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27453179/team-usa-loses-kuzma-ankle-finalizes-roster


This is one of the weakest U.S. rosters I can remember.

It does look like a team though. They were chosen by Popovich also. I know on paper they aren't going to scare anyone but I look to forward to seeing some games that matter. Popovich will need to make more adjustments than he did against Australia. I think he might have been glad they lost that one though. It allows him to push his system and message a little more.

Another thing I think we'll see is how Boston will look this year. Kemba buying into Pop's system will be an indicator of how he will look in Stevens system and with Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart, they will almost be able to run a full Celtics lineup.

 

[Mainstreet]

It does look like a team though. They were chosen by Popovich also. I know on paper they aren't going to scare anyone but I look to forward to seeing some games that matter. Popovich will need to make more adjustments than he did against Australia. I think he might have been glad they lost that one though. It allows him to push his system and message a little more.

Another thing I think we'll see is how Boston will look this year. Kemba buying into Pop's system will be an indicator of how he will look in Stevens system and with Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Marcus Smart, they will almost be able to run a full Celtics lineup.

If any coach can win the FIBA World Cup with this team, Popovich can.

However, it's disconcerting that the U.S. was not able to assemble more top talent for the team not taking anything away from the players on the team.

 

[Mainstreet]

Caris LaVert agrees to 3 year, $52.5 million extension with Nets.



Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account @wojespn

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension, league sources tell ESPN. LeVert turns 25 today.

7:53 PM - 25 Aug 2019

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

In a redraft, where would he be taken (was 20th)? 4th, behind Simmons, Murray, and Brown? Would Ingram still go ahead of him?

 

[Phrazbit]

In a redraft, where would he be taken (was 20th)? 4th, behind Simmons, Murray, and Brown? Would Ingram still go ahead of him?

Siakam and Brogdan were both in that draft, they’d be top 4.

I think Ingram sucks.

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

Siakam and Brogdan were both in that draft, they’d be top 4.

I think Ingram sucks.

Oh, I missed Siakam! Definitely after him. Not so sure about Brogdan - we'll see how he does with a bigger role.
I too think Ingram is quite overrated, or "over-perceived".

 

[Ronin]

Bobby Marks
@BobbyMarks42
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4m

The contract that Dwight Howard will sign in LAL is called a “summer contract” because it has $0 salary protection (comparable to Anthony Bennett in Houston). Howard will earn $14,490 for every day he is on the roster. The per day clock will start on Oct. 21.

 

[Ronin]

boyyyy those allegations against Cousins. smdh.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ns-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-christy-west

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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6m

NBA spokesman Mike Bass statement on DeMarcus Cousins‘ situation: “We are aware of the report regarding DeMarcus Cousins and are investigating the allegations.”

 

[GatorAZ]

Kobe says Shaq would be the GOAT with KB’s work ethic and he’s 100% right.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is a listing of the 15 NBA's worst contracts per an article at MSN.

Especially interesting is Terry Rozier is already on it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nb...ba-s-15-worst-contracts/ar-AAGrYUD?li=BBnba9O

 

[AzStevenCal]

Kobe says Shaq would be the GOAT with KB’s work ethic and he’s 100% right.

He's right but ONLY IF you don't apply the same logic to Wilt.

 

[Yuma]

Here is a listing of the 15 NBA's worst contracts per an article at MSN.

Especially interesting is Terry Rozier is already on it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nb...ba-s-15-worst-contracts/ar-AAGrYUD?li=BBnba9O

I am not so sure. Wilt was a load. That also takes away the endurance, hard work, and touch that Kareem put into his career. Hakeem was super gifted, too!

 

[Mainstreet]

I am not so sure. Wilt was a load. That also takes away the endurance, hard work, and touch that Kareem put into his career. Hakeem was super gifted, too!

I was a huge fan of Kareem and Hakeem as well.