The Official NBA Season Thread: I’m like Jayson Tatum in the Olympics I'm not playing

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Nothing matters if Kawhi and PG continue to take turns being out. Reggie’s trade value doesn’t exist.

Big depth is like their third biggest issue.

Bro, Kawhi has NEVER been "healthy" so your argument that both PG and Kawhi gotta be healthy for the Clippers to "matter" doesn’t stand on nothin.

Therefore they gotta augment their roster with more size and better bigs since the Ibaka experiment failed.

You and I know damb well know that Zubac alone ain't enough for the Clippers to get to the Finals.

Zubac has been averaging a double-double all year long. In their 6-game losing streak, he's only had 2 double doubles. What's that tell you? Zubac is getting tired and needs help as the season gets tougher.

In their 6 game L streak, Zubac faced Jokic, Bam, Gobert, Turner, and Horford/Timelord and got worked.

Big depth is their number 1 issue.

 

 

[addict4sneakers]

Mavs might be able to get someone like a Coby White for cheaper who's just as inconsistent.

Don’t care about the $ since Levert is on the last year of his deal. Coming off THJr frees up money to strike out on in 2023 free agency

 

[finallyfamous]

Hardaway Jr for LeVert? Seems like a downgrade for the Mavs, but they would get off Hardaway Jr's contract.

lol the hell is that guy?

 

[osh kosh bosh]

do the right thing masai.

 

[ballinsam23]

Cavs need a credible SF (admittedly Hardaway Jr is more of a SG), not another small guard.

Cedi Osman the All Star is right there

 

[finallyfamous]

Cedi Osman the All Star is right there

Aight relax.

 

[Mister Meaner]

Clipset should really get out early & make PG available. Start the teardown.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Bro, Kawhi has NEVER been "healthy" so your argument that both PG and Kawhi gotta be healthy for the Clippers to "matter" doesn’t stand on nothin.

Therefore they gotta augment their roster with more size and better bigs since the Ibaka experiment failed.

You and I know damb well know that Zubac alone ain't enough for the Clippers to get to the Finals.

Zubac has been averaging a double-double all year long. In their 6-game losing streak, he's only had 2 double doubles. What's that tell you? Zubac is getting tired and needs help as the season gets tougher.

Big depth is their number 1 issue.

 

They don’t even have the assets to acquire Myles. Not even in your crazy trade machine.

Again. No Kawhi, no PG, no chance.

 

[ballinsam23]

Aight relax.

It was one of your own that said it

 

[N41D]

Hardaway Jr for LeVert? Seems like a downgrade for the Mavs, but they would get off Hardaway Jr's contract.

You're in desperate mode if you're trading THJ for Levert thinking he's gonna move the needle.

Ain't about moving the needle. It's another stop gap ball handler to save some Luka legs and speeding up salary flexibility.

Everything they do right now is about aligning themselves for after this draft season when they've got their full clip of assets back.

Walk into next year with effectively three more huge expiring contracts with Dinwiddie, Bullock and Bertans only guaranteed $5M's in '24.

 

[ballinsam23]

Terrence Ross, Eric Gordon, Jordan Clarkson are all players I much rather have than THJ or Levert.

Possibly give up the same amount to get them too.

 

[tomdiginson]

 

[N41D]

Terrence Ross, Eric Gordon, Jordan Clarkson are all players I much rather have than THJ or Levert.

Possibly give up the same amount to get them too.

Clarkson is easily netting the highest return of that group.

Terrence Ross? lol. He's making like half what those other guys are - so how's he fit in any scenario here?

EG feels like the third SpiderMan in this meme of a trade scenario.

It's all moving deck chairs.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

They don’t even have the assets to acquire Myles. Not even in your crazy trade machine.

Again. No Kawhi, no PG, no chance.

Lol. Nonsense.

Dangle Covington, Mann, and a FRP or Morris, Mann, and a FRP and suddenly IND says to themselves "that's better than losing Turner to unrestricted free agency and getting nothing back in return since Turner turned down our contract extension!"

Like I said, Clippers need to BUILD UPON their core of Kawhi, PG, Wall, and Zubac with an impact big to help Zubac.

It ain't rocket science to understand the pieces needed to build a championship roster.

Even if Kawhi and PG were 100% healthy, guess what..if Zubac is their only big they still ain't winning ****.

 

[finallyfamous]

You did not just say Clarkson dude.

2018 finals. I never saw a dude more scared in my life. Looking like VC at the line the whole series. Disgusting behavior.

Terrence I'm 100% on board with.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Lol. Nonsense.

Dangle Covington, Mann, and a FRP or Morris, Mann, and a FRP and suddenly IND says to themselves "that's better than losing Turner to unrestricted free agency and getting nothing back in return since Turner turned down our contract extension!"

Like I said, Clippers need to BUILD UPON their core of Kawhi, PG, Wall, and Zubac with an impact big to help Zubac.

It ain't rocket science to understand the pieces needed to build a championship roster.

Even if Kawhi and PG were 100% healthy, guess what..if Zubac is their only big they still ain't winning ****.

There’s no way you’ve seen 2022 Robert Covington and think any package involving him nets you a Myles Turner. I don’t even think the clippers have any picks either.

wall being in their core. Let me get back to work

 

[pmatic]

Clippers can dangle a 2028 or 2029 first rounder for trade.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

There’s no way you’ve seen 2022 Robert Covington and think any package involving him nets you a Myles Turner. I don’t even think the clippers have any picks either.

wall being in their core. Let me get back to work

Yeah fasho, get back to work. So you can pull up the trade machine and see that the Clippers definitely do have FRP's to trade.

Why you think there's been rumors, albeit quietly, that LAC may be interested in trying to acquire Myles Turner

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Clippers can dangle a 2028 or 2029 first rounder for trade.

Yup no doubt

If I'm IND, I'm taking this all day knowing they bout to lose Turner to free agency come July

 

[addict4sneakers]

Clippers can dangle a 2028 or 2029 first rounder for trade.

Sounds like they’re in a similar boat as the lakers. Give up what little future you have

 

[lynchpin33]

With Bron’s recent play, LeBatard asks has he got his mid season refreshments?

 

[Mister Meaner]

So does Indy start Hali & Mann together? Does Mathurin stay as the 6th man? Cuz son is a problem already.

Not too familiar with Mann’s game but I thought he was a ball dominant pg. Indy already has their distributor.

How’s the fit?

 

[addict4sneakers]

So does Indy start Hali & Mann together? Does Mathurin stay as the 6th man? Cuz son is a problem already.

Not too familiar with Mann’s game but I thought he was a ball dominant pg. Indy already has their distributor.

How’s the fit?

Mann doesn’t have a position. He’s just a basketball player.

 

[noblekane]

i see brosizzle in here now ruining peoples days with his importance of big men nonsense

 

[ill steelo]

Since you can’t run offense though Allen & Mobley, I think Cleveland needs to hold on to every player on the roster that can pass.

You put a ton of pressure on the 2nd unit if Garland/Mitchell is the only player on the floor who can pass. I also wouldn’t be counting on Rubio to contribute much this year.

Tim isn’t nearly a dynamic enough scorer to entice me if I’m Cleveland.