NBA Thread

[Hovadipo 56,000]

@Uspshoosier thoughts?

[BtownStrength 1,234]

Hawks getting every loose ball and rebound, so aggressive. It's their night. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,672]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

@Uspshoosier thoughts?

I wish the NBA would go to neutral courts. Best of 5.

[LamarCheeks 18,802]

I admittedly have not watched much NBA this season -- but this Bulls-Raptors win-or-go-home game is a real wing-dinger. 

Chicago up by 3 on the road with about a minute left. They were down by 16 in the third. 

[LamarCheeks 18,802]

Bulls win 109-105. 

First No. 10 seed to win a play-in game. 

[Demo 19,897]

Every cell in my brain screams this is a walk. Except it’s not. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,672]

As a Heat(and Pacers fan)... The one thing that kills me about Spo, he falls in love too much with the "underdogs." Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin, Max Stroud, Duncan Robinson etc. It's burnt the Heat a lot the last several years. On the court and financially; i.e. Duncan Robinson and Tyler Johnson. I'm fine with Strus playing. Somewhat fine with Vincent playing. But Caleb Martin getting minutes over Oladipo? Nah. And then Duncan Robinson getting minutes over Oladipo yesterday with Herro going down? Nah. Something more behind the scenes is going on. That's absolute garbage for him to not be getting minutes.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,648]

Who's next for O.  G.?

 

[BtownStrength 1,234]

42 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Who's next for O.  G.?

 

Strange situation in Toronto. Masai seems like a "win now" guy, but apparently they are willing to move pieces like Siakam and O.G.(which would indicate a rebuild). Pacers have the draft capital but would have to part with a talented young player as well. The Knicks could springboard to an East contender with him? New Orleans has picks, but if Zion doesnt get healthy it doesnt matter if they add OG. 

[bigrod 2,871]

51 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Strange situation in Toronto. Masai seems like a "win now" guy, but apparently they are willing to move pieces like Siakam and O.G.(which would indicate a rebuild). Pacers have the draft capital but would have to part with a talented young player as well. The Knicks could springboard to an East contender with him? New Orleans has picks, but if Zion doesnt get healthy it doesnt matter if they add OG. 

The Pacers need a couple of good defenders. He would be a great start!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,648]

Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka will be in the running to replace Nick Nurse.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,672]

On 4/21/2023 at 10:56 AM, BtownStrength said:

Strange situation in Toronto. Masai seems like a "win now" guy, but apparently they are willing to move pieces like Siakam and O.G.(which would indicate a rebuild). Pacers have the draft capital but would have to part with a talented young player as well. The Knicks could springboard to an East contender with him? New Orleans has picks, but if Zion doesnt get healthy it doesnt matter if they add OG. 

I'd trade Jackson, Duarte and a pick for OG in a heartbeat.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,672]

Zeller and Oladipo getting some run tonight.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,672]

Dipo goes down with a knee injury...

[BtownStrength 1,234]

26 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Dipo goes down with a knee injury...

Looked bad. I hate this. 

[maharkn 1,734]

Looked bad. I hate this. 

Probably a good time for him to go ahead and retire as much as I hate to say it

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,648]

Torn patellar tendon

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/report-former-iu-star-victor-oladipo-suffers-another-major-knee-injury/?fbclid=IwAR2nAz29shU1lAYaeLoXH8HaHpmv_Gd8qZBRx9LS96H6ZZ_kzLCiFxO7mC4

[Alford Bailey 12,373]

Makes you wonder if Vic is done and how much money did he lose.

[Rico 3,030]

Kawhi's sister:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/sister-of-clippers-star-kawhi-leonard-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murdering-elderly-woman/

[BtownStrength 1,234]

5 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

Makes you wonder if Vic is done and how much money did he lose.

Not sure how injuries fall under this, but Vic still has a player option for 1 year. ~9.5M on his contract. He might retire, but I hope he opts in, gets the $$$, and uses NBA level rehab facilities even if he never plays again.