**OFFICIAL 2019 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD**

[dman14]

Pour one out.

i thought she deleted her social media after being robbed

 

[Moheezy]

I’m still not convinced Zion’s game will translate in the NBA

RJ is Shabazz Muhammad with a Canadian passport.

I haven’t seen anyone who stands out so they might as well go best player available.

Yeah, haven't heard a peep outside of Duke's big 3. Raddish is a little harder to judge since he's being used as a spot up shooter even though he's capable of much more.

 

[trynafeelmink]

A KCP for Ariza trade isn't really moving the needle much. At this point KCP quickness against guards may be more important than Ariza's defense against Wings. Unless they want less of Bron/B.I/Kuz On wings

 

[Moheezy]

Kristen Ledlow is only 30? wtf. i thought the bihhh was older than that lol. she looks 35-43 to me.

I knew a few "popular" white girls in college who now look like they aged 10+ years more than the rest of us. Many white girls age hella quick.

 

[nick.]

 

[amitt5504]

that's a good point with moves being made to accommodate Simmons rather than Embiid. But before even judging Simmons I think a coaching change will make a difference. like making him a PF and give him something similar to a Lamar Odom role as a secondary playmaker.

Simmons has been playing better with Butler now but you're right, either he has to shoot or move him to PF and play him like a big. We would need a competent PG tho.

As of right now, Simmons is the 3rd best player on the team. Embiid being #1 and Butler being #2. Our GM needs to understand that and act accordingly.
But to trade him? I don't think it's necessary, I think Embiid, Butler and Ben can all play to their full potential together. I think the onus is on coaching and management.

Ben can’t play the Lamar Odom role without a jumper. That’s on Brett more than anyone. 3 years and a dude with a broken shot has enough confidence to even try than this *****

I’m only moving Simmons if AD says he wants to play with Embiid send willing to resign lol

But in the end, it’s all on Brett.

 

[amitt5504]

Simmons for Lonzo.

Simmons is Big Lonzo lol

 

[Moheezy]

Ben can’t play the Lamar Odom role without a jumper. That’s on Brett more than anyone. 3 years and a dude with a broken shot has enough confidence to even try than this *****

I’m only moving Simmons if AD says he wants to play with Embiid send willing to resign lol

But in the end, it’s all on Brett.

For enough, trading for an All NBA, MVP level player makes sense. Simmons is a jump shot away from having that as his ceiling. Will he get there eventually? I used to think so but now I don't know.

 

[Moheezy]

Solid game but those weak finishes at the rim needs to improve. Glad he's finding his stride tho.

 

[amitt5504]

For enough, trading for an All NBA, MVP level player makes sense. Simmons is a jump shot away from having that as his ceiling. Will he get there eventually? I used to think so but now I don't know.

Exactly. I’m not out on Ben but he needs to be better

If he who shall not be named is actually the player we drafted after this rehab, then you move Ben to the 4 and run the offense through him. Big if but I can see that happening before Ben decides to shoot

 

[Peep Game]

The names Big Lonzo and Big Clarkson :lok

 

[OTG]

Pour one out.

 

[nick.]

Solid game but those weak finishes at the rim needs to improve. Glad he's finding his stride tho.

Definitely. He's been trying to avoid contact & get cute around the rim.

Shot like **** tonight but he's been showing potential the last few games.

 

[geno90221]

Pour one out.

I knew she was down with the swirl!!!!

 

[nick.]

 

[pmatic]

Saturday night’s 133-77 loss to the Celtics was followed with another set of pointed postgame comments by Boylen and the promise of another grueling practice session Sunday — this one after back-to-back games. Those events led to a tipping point that could either lead to positive results down the road or a complete mess of a season.

That grueling practice never took place Sunday because the Bulls players discussed a boycott of practice, multiple sources told The Athletic. Veteran players spent Saturday night trying to talk Boylen out of a Sunday session, sources said, and when their pleas were rejected, they began bouncing around other ideas in a team-wide group text.

The texts started Saturday night and carried into Sunday morning. One idea that had significant support, according to sources, was the players simply not showing up to the Advocate Center on Sunday. A preliminary plan was to gather at one player’s house and wait for the phones to begin buzzing. That plan fizzled because Lauri Markkanen and Robin Lopez spoke up, voicing their concerns about the unprofessionalism of that potential act of rebellion, as well as the impact such a stance could have on the roster’s younger, less established players, sources said.

Another idea discussed centered on players walking into the practice facility Sunday morning as a unified group before turning and immediately walking out.

In the end, players reported to work and rather than practice on the court or review Saturday night’s game in the film room, they held two meetings — one with players airing their grievances among themselves, followed by one with coaches entering the room to do the same with players.

As controversial as Boylen’s substitutions were Saturday, they’re not the sole issue players have with their newly appointed head coach. The larger issue, sources say, is how Boylen has gone about changing habits and striving to create a better culture.

On his first day as head coach last Monday, Boylen put the Bulls through a rigorous two-plus hour practice. A day later, the team’s shootaround in Indianapolis exceeded 90 minutes. Immediately following that night’s six-point loss to the Pacers, Boylen mandated players watch clips of their turnovers and unsatisfactory defensive rebounding. When he emerged from the locker room, Boylen then called out the players’ toughness and conditioning, saying both need improvement.

Back in Chicago last Wednesday, Boylen held another strenuous two-plus-hour practice, fulfilling his promise of ample running. He did the same Thursday, and when asked about balancing training-camp like practices and saving players’ legs for the games, Boylen shed a little light on the method behind his madness.

https://theathletic.com/704226/2018/12/09/jim-boylen-bulls-players-meeting/

 

[Maximus Meridius]

I knew she was down with the swirl!!!!

Blood super happy

 

[a-friend]

I wonder how many Subs The Athletic has.

 

[RustyShackleford]

https://theathletic.com/704226/2018/12/09/jim-boylen-bulls-players-meeting/

Someone gonna hit dude with the Sprewell special.

Even after the choking stops, it gonna feel like the room is still spinning.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I wonder how many Subs The Athletic has.

They love when **** like this happens. They been a lil chatty corner

 

[gaiiige]

I wonder how many Subs The Athletic has.

i ended up subscribing for the yr when they had a black friday deal for 50% off

 

[Maximus Meridius]

For enough, trading for an All NBA, MVP level player makes sense. Simmons is a jump shot away from having that as his ceiling. Will he get there eventually? I used to think so but now I don't know.

If I'm Philly I holla at Portland, Simmons for Dame. Simmons got a lot of natural gifts but I see him getting exposed every year in the playoffs.

 

[freddy fig]

I knew a few "popular" white girls in college who now look like they aged 10+ years more than the rest of us. Many white girls age hella quick.

its da coke

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

i ended up subscribing for the yr when they had a black friday deal for 50% off

Too bad it won't help you lose your virginity. Nerd

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

i ended up subscribing for the yr when they had a black friday deal for 50% off

Same. I haven't used it at all