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Akala · « **Reply #20940 on:** November 16, 2018, 10:52:25 AM »

I'm sure he's edgy once you get to know him.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #20941 on:** November 16, 2018, 11:19:06 AM »

Quote from: Akala on November 16, 2018, 10:52:25 AM

I'm sure he's edgy once you get to know him.

No, he isn't.

agrajag · « **Reply #20942 on:** November 16, 2018, 04:34:27 PM »

meanwhile in Florida

https://heavy.com/sports/2018/11/hassan-whiteside-buys-50k-assault-rifle-stolen/

benjipwns · « **Reply #20943 on:** November 16, 2018, 07:03:52 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on November 16, 2018, 10:19:35 AM

Double edit: And KD isn't much better, except he's the greatest scorer in the league. That counts. He needs to stop fronting like he's edgy though, that isn't who he is.

Just you wait, one of these days he'll get a tattoo just outside the edges of his jersey fit and then you'll be embarrassed.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #20944 on:** November 16, 2018, 08:42:27 PM »

Quote from: benjipwns on November 16, 2018, 07:03:52 PM

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on November 16, 2018, 10:19:35 AM
Double edit: And KD isn't much better, except he's the greatest scorer in the league. That counts. He needs to stop fronting like he's edgy though, that isn't who he is.
Just you wait, one of these days he'll get a tattoo just outside the edges of his jersey fit and then you'll be embarrassed.

Or tell somebody to fuck themselves then not apologize in private 3 minutes later. Wade still laughing about it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20945 on:** November 17, 2018, 09:50:22 PM »

Tonight is the kind of Lakers game I was referencing in my last hate post.

Getting blowing out by the Magic and surrendering 130 points.

Garbo.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20946 on:** November 18, 2018, 02:29:45 AM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #20947 on:** November 19, 2018, 02:11:54 AM »

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here appears to be a substantial disconnect between the Sacramento Kings’ front office and head coach Dave Joerger pertaining to the franchise’s priorities and direction, sources told Yahoo Sports.

It’s win now vs. development for the future.

Joerger’s handling of 2018 No. 2 overall pick Marvin Bagley III could eventually lead to the coach’s dismissal, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Sources said the franchise is growing frustrated with how Joerger is distributing minutes and assigning roles to the team’s young prospects.

The front office views this season as a development year, sources said, but it was still confident that the team would be competitive and grow with Bagley, promising guard De’Aaron Fox, and forwards Harry Giles and Skal Labissiere getting meaningful minutes.

Joerger, generally regarded as one of the best X’s and O’s coaches in the league, has favored playing veteran players over developing youth, especially in crunch time.

wow! who could have seen this coming!

why'd they sign Nemanja if they wanted young guys to play? that frontcourt was already jam-packed (guy has played well though, and he fits a lot of their lineups they've been using weirdly even on defense, especially when he's shooting fucking 48% from three

)

also did Zach Randolph like wander off of something?

benjipwns · « **Reply #20948 on:** November 19, 2018, 02:20:38 AM »

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The Grizzlies will give serious consideration to using the stretch provision to unload Chandler Parsons‘ contract after this season ends, writes Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian.

Other than the fact that he can't seem to stay on the court, he seems like the kind of guy someone in the part of the NBA participating in such things (aka not Memphis) should kick the tires on turning into a stretch 4. Especially with his ball handling.

Sell LeBron on him being a neo-Mike Miller and we can finally get this Beasley-Parsons-Melo-Ingram-LeBron type madness happening.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20949 on:** November 19, 2018, 10:34:10 PM »

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As the Washington Wizards' season spirals, the franchise is making every player on its roster -- including All-Star guards John Wall and Bradley Beal -- available to discuss in trade scenarios, league sources told ESPN on Monday.

Washington had hopes that forwards Otto Porter and Kelly Oubre could be centerpieces of deals that could return an impactful third star, but those players have fetched minimal interest on the market. Porter has a massive contract on the books, including three years and $81 million left.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #20950 on:** November 20, 2018, 12:07:13 AM »

they’re paying porter 27 million a year? drewscanlonblinking.gif

Mandark · « **Reply #20951 on:** November 20, 2018, 12:08:45 AM »

Nets gave him a ridiculous poison-pill offer sheet in restricted free agency and they matched.

El Babua · « **Reply #20952 on:** November 20, 2018, 12:10:50 AM »

Nets have been damn good at sabotaging other teams by offering these contracts to RFAs.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20953 on:** November 20, 2018, 12:13:31 AM »

ESPN had a little list in an article a few weeks ago:

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IN 2016 AND 2017, the Brooklyn Nets handed out three offer sheets that were matched. In the wild spending summer of '16, they gave the Miami Heat's Tyler Johnson a later-matched four-year, $50 million offer and Allen Crabbe a four-year, $75 million offer that was matched by the Portland Trail Blazers. The next summer, the Nets gave a four-year, $107 million sheet to Otto Porter Jr. that the Washington Wizards matched.

To add some spice to this stroll down memory lane, Johnson later said he threw up several times when the number became public. The Wizards proverbially threw up when they saw Porter's offer-sheet details, which called for him to be paid 50 percent of his salary by Oct. 1 each year. This year, that bill was $13 million.

of course they wound up trading for Crabbe who immediately crapped the bed

Mandark · « **Reply #20954 on:** November 25, 2018, 05:17:19 AM »

Wizards beat the Pelicans and seem to be stabilizing. Maybe getting some wins under their belt will ease the tension a bit and they can work some of the locker room stuff out. Yup, things definitely seem to be looking up for the Wiz.

Oh hey, Dwight Howard's trending on Twitter, wonder if he had a highlight reel dunk in the game...

Beezy · « **Reply #20955 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:51:17 AM »

Uh, Knicks beat the Pelicans too.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20956 on:** November 25, 2018, 01:26:32 PM »

Cavs beat 76'ers and Rockets back to back.

Almost beat Lakers in game before that.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20957 on:** November 25, 2018, 07:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on November 25, 2018, 05:17:19 AM

Wizards beat the Pelicans and seem to be stabilizing. Maybe getting some wins under their belt will ease the tension a bit and they can work some of the locker room stuff out. Yup, things definitely seem to be looking up for the Wiz.

Oh hey, Dwight Howard's trending on Twitter, wonder if he had a highlight reel dunk in the game...

every wizards fan after a win

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20958 on:** November 25, 2018, 07:46:19 PM »

See Lakers in comfortable control near the end of the 2nd quarter over the magic at home. So assured of victory hop on to play some battlefield v for a little while. Hop off.

Lakers lost game. 2nd time in row to the MAGiC.

$:-\$

Beezy · « **Reply #20959 on:** November 25, 2018, 09:29:22 PM »

Knicks pulled off a 3 game win streak against the Celtics, Pelicans, and the Grizzlies.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20960 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:02:22 PM »

and had the knicks lost those three games, they'd be in the running for zion

team filler · « **Reply #20961 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:26:57 PM »

https://twitter.com/MasinElije/status/1066522890865131520

Beezy · « **Reply #20962 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:32:39 PM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on November 25, 2018, 10:02:22 PM

and had the knicks lost those three games, they'd be in the running for zion

I keep hearing this kid's name, but I don't know or care about what's going on in college ball.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20963 on:** November 25, 2018, 10:52:45 PM »

i couldn't ask for a better filler post

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20964 on:** November 26, 2018, 02:27:48 AM »

https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1066866483156836353

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #20965 on:** November 26, 2018, 02:20:35 PM »

Surely the clippers’ll be able to capitalize after this hot start

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20966 on:** November 26, 2018, 10:06:17 PM »

THAT'S MY BACKCOURT

benjipwns · « **Reply #20967 on:** November 27, 2018, 06:22:01 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20968 on:** November 27, 2018, 07:12:57 PM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #20969 on:** November 29, 2018, 11:52:16 AM »

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Cavaliers get: Guard Alec Burks, Utah's 2020 second-round pick and Washington's 2021 second-round pick

Jazz get: Guard Kyle Korver

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #20970 on:** November 29, 2018, 12:01:58 PM »

After a 2-7 start, the Mavericks are now 10-9. We've found our replacement large, white Euro.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20971 on:** November 29, 2018, 08:50:57 PM »

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LOS ANGELES -- With the Los Angeles Lakers having lost two games in a row -- the latest being a 32-point drubbing by Denver -- they turned to Coach Herman Boone from T.C. Williams High School to give them a pep talk.

Well, the actor who played Boone, the football coach in "Remember the Titans," anyway. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka regularly invites notable speakers in entertainment and other industries to address the team, and Denzel Washington was the latest guest in its "Genius Series" on Wednesday. His message came at a fortuitous time.

"It's great," Lakers coach Luke Walton said Thursday. "People are frustrated and angry after those types of games, so you bring in someone like Denzel, and he talks about the things he talks about, it does a nice job of lifting spirits."

Walton said the 63-year-old actor's message provided welcomed perspective to his team, which is 11-9 and hosts the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

"Be good to people. Be thankful for what we have," Walton said, paraphrasing Washington's talk. "Start every day being humble and grateful for the lives we live and use the blessings we have to help other people."

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #20972 on:** November 29, 2018, 09:49:01 PM »

Quote from: benjipwns on November 29, 2018, 08:50:57 PM

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LOS ANGELES -- With the Los Angeles Lakers having lost two games in a row -- the latest being a 32-point drubbing by Denver -- they turned to Coach Herman Boone from T.C. Williams High School to give them a pep talk.

Well, the actor who played Boone, the football coach in "Remember the Titans," anyway. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka regularly invites notable speakers in entertainment and other industries to address the team, and Denzel Washington was the latest guest in its "Genius Series" on Wednesday. His message came at a fortuitous time.

"It's great," Lakers coach Luke Walton said Thursday. "People are frustrated and angry after those types of games, so you bring in someone like Denzel, and he talks about the things he talks about, it does a nice job of lifting spirits."

Walton said the 63-year-old actor's message provided welcomed perspective to his team, which is 11-9 and hosts the Indiana Pacers on Thursday.

"Be good to people. Be thankful for what we have," Walton said, paraphrasing Washington's talk. "Start every day being humble and grateful for the lives we live and use the blessings we have to help other people."

Then he added:

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Aww, you motherfuckers. Okay. Alright. I'm putting cases on all you bitches. Huh. You think you can do this shit... Jake. You think you can do this to me? You motherfuckers will be playing basketball in Pelican Bay when I get finished with you. SHU program, nicca. 23 hour lockdown. I'm the man up in this piece. You'll never see the light of... who the fuck do you think you're fucking with? I'm the police, I run shit around here. You just live here. Yeah, that's right, you better walk away. Go on and walk away... 'cause I'm gonna' burn this motherfucker down. King Kong ain't got shit on me. That's right, that's right. Shit, I don't, fuck. I'm winning anyway, I'm winning... I'm winning any motherfucking way. I can't lose. Yeah, you can shoot me, but you can't kill me.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20973 on:** November 30, 2018, 05:44:27 PM »

Dwight out three months with a "back" problem.

Melo might be unofficially retiring.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20974 on:** December 01, 2018, 10:48:02 PM »

Steph was back tonight and that was supposed to fix everything. They still lost to the Pistons.

You have to take your small petty victories where you can get them before the Warriors roll to another title.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20975 on:** December 01, 2018, 10:59:16 PM »

Pistons used all their VC to buy a ton of single game boosts for Stanley Johnson to take advantage of no Draymond.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20976 on:** December 03, 2018, 11:26:31 AM »

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The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start to the season.

Associate head coach Jim Boylen has been promoted to head coach.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #20977 on:** December 03, 2018, 11:33:40 AM »

The Bulls have been a dumpster fire for 7 years now. In every other franchise, Paxson and Foreman would have been fired years ago.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20978 on:** December 03, 2018, 10:46:39 PM »

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John Paxson said the move is less about the record and more about an "energy and a spirit" that the team is lacking.

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"I think as a head coach you have to demand excellence in your players," Bulls president of basketball operations John Paxson said Monday. "They will respond to that."

these fuckers

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20979 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:02:21 AM »

Lebron is crushing it in this 4th quarter against the Spurs.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20980 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:14:46 AM »

It's so weird the effect Tyson Chandler has on a game. Like when you look at this numbers, they are nothing special. But man the defense is so much better when he is on the floor.

+27 for him tonight.

To be fair lonzo also plays some pretty good defense.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20981 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:35:57 AM »

Compare him to Javale though:
Chandler: 9 drebs 0 tos 2 fls in 28 min = +27
McGee: 3 drebs 4 tos 4 fls 1 blk in 19 min = -21

McGee is potentially giving up 12 more points on his TOs/Fouls alone than Chandler, he's also not securing the end of as many possessions which is ~4 points.

That's just the box score stats, from experience we already know that Chandler is far less likely to blow schemes ball watching, not communicate with his teammates from behind, suddenly sprint randomly down court, etc. McGee blocks three or four times as many shots but I doubt the players, especially vets, feel as comfortable with him behind them as they do Chandler who erases so many mistakes through experienced D moves.

Speaking of the Bulls above, Robin Lopez is one guy I like watching, other than beating up mascots, who like Chandler will take those one or two subtle steps with his arms out and completely scare away dudes and blow up sets, even goof up screen plays*, all while almost never jumping during the entire game.

*And I don't mean the type of screenplay in the movies. /ClarkKellogComedy

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20982 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:38:05 AM »

I think my surprise mainly comes from basically assuming he was washed up in phoenix these last few years instead of just understanding that Phoenix was terrible.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20983 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:42:03 AM »

Duncan of course being the master of that for years and years. Spurs have been effective teaching it to other guys like Rasho, Oberto and Matt Bonner too where it would just shut down the logical centers of the brain and perimeter guys wouldn't even try it against a guy like Bonner.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20984 on:** December 06, 2018, 01:46:30 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on December 06, 2018, 01:38:05 AM

I think my surprise mainly comes from basically assuming he was washed up in phoenix these last few years instead of just understanding that Phoenix was terrible.

Also, to be fair, he wasn't exactly giving his best efforts with them, and he missed a lot of games the last two years. They also threw a lot of garbage out there around him defensively compared to LeBron and Ball and even someone like Stephenson who all give a shit.

Booker and TJ Warren and Chriss weren't exactly guys who were even trying much against their own man.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20985 on:** December 06, 2018, 02:46:11 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20986 on:** December 07, 2018, 06:55:56 PM »

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The Milwaukee Bucks were finalizing a deal Friday to add a veteran and clear their books in the short-term future in a four-player deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told ESPN.

The Bucks will acquire point guard George Hill and forward Sam Dekker in exchange for guard Matthew Dellavedova and center John Henson. The Cavs will acquire the Bucks 2021 first and second-round draft picks, though the first may not convey until as late as 2023 because the Bucks owe a future first to the Phoenix Suns that might not convey until 2021.

benjipwns · « **Reply #20987 on:** December 09, 2018, 02:37:02 AM »

Pop be trollin?

benjipwns · « **Reply #20988 on:** December 09, 2018, 02:38:54 AM »

Wizards got in on that Bucks-Cavs deal to cut some money off their tax bill:

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Bucks get: Guard George Hill, forward Jason Smith and a 2021 second-round pick

Cavaliers get: Guard Matthew Dellavedova, center John Henson, a 2021 first-round pick, a 2021 second-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick

Wizards get: Forward Sam Dekker

Also:

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Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

For Cavaliers and Bucks, there was an urgency to a get deal done by 6 PM ET today. Now the players in the deal are eligible to be aggregated on the Feb. 7 trade deadline. Essentially, they can combine these players with other contracts to move before the deadline.

eleuin · « **Reply #20989 on:** December 11, 2018, 12:20:25 AM »

https://twitter.com/basketballtalk/status/1072159745673437184

benjipwns · « **Reply #20990 on:** December 11, 2018, 12:25:08 AM »

All-Star Weekend should feature a debate between him and Kyrie

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20991 on:** December 11, 2018, 02:53:15 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20992 on:** December 12, 2018, 01:35:43 PM »

KD on Bill Simmons again

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20993 on:** December 13, 2018, 01:31:04 AM »

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #20994 on:** December 15, 2018, 12:57:46 AM »

There’s a HUGE gap between 5 and 6 in the east rn

and the timberwolves, at 14, are only 6 games out of first in the west

Mandark · « **Reply #20995 on:** December 15, 2018, 09:50:36 AM »

A MEM/PHX/WAS trade involving Trevor Ariza fell through because there was confusion about which player named Brooks they were talking about.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20996 on:** December 15, 2018, 02:51:51 PM »

the deal ended up going through

ariza will remove sato from the starting lineup and have him primarily playing point off the bench leaving more minutes for troy brown jr, the latter being the biggest net positive imo outside of ariza's potential leadership role. this also gives our team length which should help with rebounding, maybe. the best news is we didn't give up any picks for this trade

for oubre... having no point guard is going to potentially expose more of his game and i'm not sure if his new teammates will appreciate him hunting shots without anyone dictating the offense. i would've preferred if he landed on the grizzlies which has the structure (leadership and accountability) to bring out the most from a player like him. i wish nothing but the best for him because the kid has so much potential but he's boneheaded af

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #20997 on:** December 15, 2018, 10:47:53 PM »

benjipwns · « **Reply #20998 on:** December 16, 2018, 12:33:52 AM »

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MarShon Brooks said his family became aware of the trade through social media before he was informed by the team. He said his mother was trying to mouth the words to him from the crowd during the fourth quarter of Memphis' Friday night home game against the Heat.

whoops

benjipwns · « **Reply #20999 on:** December 16, 2018, 12:36:19 AM »

News:

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