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NBA OFFSEASON TALK- Where our favorite teams go shopping for tanks
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Andrew Korenchkin
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Hey, Lakers get one more game of Summer League! Fourth quarter here we come!
Nice to at least some Lakers basketball regardless.
Anybody read Silver Screen and Roll? It's sometimes more fun reading the blogs of all the other teams in the league, especially when they take potshots at their rivals (Grizzlies ranting about the Clippers is a riot).
Edit: Well it was a fun run, but no dice. Baby steps for the future!
Nice to at least some Lakers basketball regardless.
Anybody read Silver Screen and Roll? It's sometimes more fun reading the blogs of all the other teams in the league, especially when they take potshots at their rivals (Grizzlies ranting about the Clippers is a riot).
Edit: Well it was a fun run, but no dice. Baby steps for the future!
Ninja Scooter
Member
Didn't get a chance to watch the game, but it seems like Russell had a good night, after Randle had a good night the game before. Meanwhile Clarkson continues to beast. Hope he can continue this into his sophmore season. Good end to the SL all things considered.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Well now... looks like my Laker brothers and sisters are back to riding Russell's nut sack after a very good showing. The amount of stock people put into these games never ceases to amaze...
I can't wait for Nash to get a hold of Russell this summer. Lakers need to just hire him to a coaching position or something. Bring that motherfucker into the organization permanently.
I can't wait for Nash to get a hold of Russell this summer. Lakers need to just hire him to a coaching position or something. Bring that motherfucker into the organization permanently.
RiggityRice
Member
Its the least he can do considering how much he got paid
Syphon Filter
Member
in theory he should style on summer league guys,why shouldnt there at least be some stock put in it?
Ninja Scooter
Member
It's 4 games not even a month after these guys were drafted, with little to no real familiarity with the system or teammates. It's a glorified pick up game. I mean, it's fun to watch and follow but I wouldn't take anything concrete from it. There have been guys who have "styled" in summer league and then couldn't even crack an NBA roster.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Speaking of summer league, Seth Curry might (might) be getting a shot with New Orleans. Some rumblings on Twitter and elsewhere that they're going to sign him. Nothing official. He's averaging 25.3 PPG in summer league, after going for 23.8 in D-League last year while shooting almost 47% from 3.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Because, as history has shown us, "styling" on dudes in the summer league doesn't mean shit in the long run. Thus, this is a false theory. The only thing SL is good for is getting players a little more acclimated to NBA play.
If SL meant anything then Kent Bazemore would be a legit starter by now instead of coming off the bench for a fraud playoff team like the Hawks.
LyleLanley
Banned
As the saying goes, Summer League doesn't show us who can play just who can't. He hasn't looked great but he also hasn't looked completely awful so we can't really draw any conclusions.
ratcliffja
Member
With all their problems at guard, they'd be crazy not to at least try.
Summer League is mostly doesn't mean shit
But the general rule of thumb is:
Its doesn't mean jackshit if you're awesome on SL
Its embarassing as shit if you looks bad on it.
I think at very least you can see some glimpse which player that can compete with bigger and faster player than in college level, rather than looking something like ppg and shooting percentage you its better off to which player that look capable physically at these game.
But the general rule of thumb is:
Its doesn't mean jackshit if you're awesome on SL
Its embarassing as shit if you looks bad on it.
I think at very least you can see some glimpse which player that can compete with bigger and faster player than in college level, rather than looking something like ppg and shooting percentage you its better off to which player that look capable physically at these game.
I mean, what do they have to lose by signing him to a cheap short contract? He is less risky than a number of these rookies that got drafted this year.
Apparently he has improved a lot over the past year in the D-Leauge too. And that is the whole goal of the D-League...to develop players into being capable of playing at the NBA level, even though it works out that way rarely.
Apparently he has improved a lot over the past year in the D-Leauge too. And that is the whole goal of the D-League...to develop players into being capable of playing at the NBA level, even though it works out that way rarely.
catpurrcat
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He's really good. Guys like this are so versatile, take the pressure off the starters too, and hungry!
Hypemaster
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LyleLanley
Banned
This is fun.
Edit:
That wasn't fun.
Edit:
That wasn't fun.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Shocking news - James Jones returning to the Cavs.
Didn't play a ton of minutes during the regular season, but provided some nice minutes and good spot up scoring in the playoffs. Great guy too.
Didn't play a ton of minutes during the regular season, but provided some nice minutes and good spot up scoring in the playoffs. Great guy too.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Damn huge pickup for them.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 11m11 minutes ago
Denver has agreed to a deal to send guard Ty Lawson to Houston, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 2m2 minutes ago
Sources: As part of deal for Ty Lawson, Houston will send Kostas, Pablo Prigioni, Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson and a protected first to Denver.
lmao Morey stay winnin'
Denver has agreed to a deal to send guard Ty Lawson to Houston, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 2m2 minutes ago
Sources: As part of deal for Ty Lawson, Houston will send Kostas, Pablo Prigioni, Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson and a protected first to Denver.
lmao Morey stay winnin'
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Nice deal for the Rockets assuming hes not dead / in prison by the time the season starts, honestly hope he gets the help needs. Rockets really needed a PG who could play PG to take pressure off of Harden. Also amazed Denver could get a first for him at all at this point.
Happy with that myself
Ninja Scooter
Member
A Houston first is probably in the late 20s so it doesn't carry a ton of value. Potentially a big piece for Houston if Lawson can get his act together.
Uno Venova
Banned
Wow, get a couple DUI's and go to a finals contender.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Yeah its not much but its more than what I would have figured given the situation. Can't imagine there were a ton of teams trying to get him, most contenders are set at PG and teams that aren't contenders weren't looking to bring him in.
Still for Houston its worth it. Easily the best PG available on the market right now assuming he can get it together.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
LyleLanley
Banned
If Lawson can get his shit together that could be a great trade for the Rockets.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Well Lawson started off well, if he does get his act together, he'd be great for Houston but he hasn't had his act together for some time but maybe a change of scenery will help. Wish he would have worked out here but oh well.
hillsighed
Member
Lawson will be fine and that's a great pickup for Houston.
He just needs to get his shit together off the court. How do you make all that money and not have someone drive you to and from bars and clubs?
He just needs to get his shit together off the court. How do you make all that money and not have someone drive you to and from bars and clubs?
Andrew Korenchkin
Member
I love James Harden so much....ASU forever!
Ninja Scooter
Member
Because alcoholics don't always make rational decisions.
hillsighed
Member
True that. If he's getting two dui's in a year he probably isn't the most forward looking person out there.
Starphoenix
Member
Spurs should sign him for bench depth. He can be our new Beli.
Celtics signed Jordan Mickey to a 4 year, $5 million dollar deal - only the first two years guaranteed. Seemed like a tough negotiation. Adam Himmelsmach (Globe) reported that it is believed to be the biggest deal ever for a 2nd round rookie.
Seems like a win-win for both the player and the team. I love it and it seems more likely we will actually see him get some minutes next year.
Seems like a win-win for both the player and the team. I love it and it seems more likely we will actually see him get some minutes next year.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Ty Lawson made his final year non-guaranteed. Houston really stole him if he can get his act together.
I love Klay and Reggie is often overrated, but Klay is last in that group. Could be different 10 years from now, but he still has a way to go.
Shmeagatory94
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I really like his game. Imo he is a perfect fit for the Spurs.
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