NBA Thread

[Hovadipo 55,442]

Smith going to Houston. Wonder how that will work out...(spoiler alert: it won't)

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,152]

Smith going to Houston. Wonder how that will work out...(spoiler alert: it won't)

lots of talent though. The "big" 3 in Harden, Smith, and Howard. Lol

[Hovadipo 55,442]

lots of talent though. The "big" 3 in Harden, Smith, and Howard. Lol

It would be OK if Smith didn't insist on playing like KD. But he insists on taking 40 shots a game. Maybe it will change on a good team, but I doubt it.

[KingPG21 6,583]

In annual news, Anderson Varejao is out for the season. 

[djsalway 4,161]

In annual news, Anderson Varejao is out for the season.

Killer for the Cavs. Key glue guy.

[Parakeet Jones 3,745]

Seems like there is some unhappiness with Blatt in Cleveland. Maybe Lebron will push for his buddy Cal to get the job after this season.

[thebigweave 423]

[attachment=1509:ImageUploadedByBtownBanners1420225840.996114.jpg] Girlfriend took me to the Pacers/Heat game for my birthday on Wednesday, 12th row. Nice to see them play with a little fire like the old days and grit out a win.

[Hovadipo 55,442]

Pretty big trade going on tonight. All these details are from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo:

NY sends JR Smith and Iman Shumpert to Cleveland.

Cleveland sends Dion Waiters to OKC, along with 2 unnamed players to OKC or NY.

Still waiting to see what OKC gives Cleveland and/or NY.

So yeah, this shakes things up a bit.

[sirhoosierlot 2,702]

So basically the Cavs traded for Dion Waiters x3

[Hovadipo 55,442]

If Waiters accepts a "role player" role, OKC just got better by leaps and bounds. If he acts like he did at Cleveland, not so much. Cleveland added a chucker and an athlete. Not sure that they improved at all. New York is all about the future. Wouldn't be surprised to see more than a couple picks or young guys in this deal heading there.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,152]

Cleveland lost in this trade. OKC markedly improved.

Lol, Shumpert and JR Smith! Seriously

[Hovadipo 55,442]

Update:

Cleveland is also getting a protected first rounder from OKC.

NY is getting Alex Kirk from Cleveland.

[ou812dude 3,326]

Sixers Win...

 

edit...how do I know this? I've been watching this game for a while now...it's what I turned to about 5 mins into the 2nd half of the IU game...

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,152]

Is Cleveland trying to tank for #1 pick??? Lol

Sign 1- Lebron sitting long stretch
Sign 2- Crappy trade tonight
Sign 3- Crappy coach hired
Sign 4- Lost to the sixers tonight.

I'm being facetious but my word.

[Hovadipo 55,442]

Is Cleveland trying to tank for #1 pick??? Lol

Sign 1- Lebron sitting long stretch
Sign 2- Crappy trade tonight
Sign 3- Crappy coach hired
Sign 4- Lost to the sixers tonight.

I'm being facetious but my word.

I think they're reeling to be honest. They thought things would just click with the talent on the team and ignored their obvious flaws. Pretty hilarious if you ask me. Now they're throwing crap at a wall to see if it sticks. Trading for JR was a big dry one that will NOT stick, if you will.

[OliviaPope40 6,483]

I'm hearing Lance could be traded to Brooklyn in exchange for Brook Lopez.

[Dalton26 16,892]

I'm hearing Lance could be traded to Brooklyn in exchange for Brook Lopez.

The original deal had Lopez going to OKC but Charlotte isn't involved anymore so it'd be a 2 team trade between Brooklyn/OKC.

[OliviaPope40 6,483]

The original deal had Lopez going to OKC but Charlotte isn't involved anymore so it'd be a 2 team trade between Brooklyn/OKC.

Ah I see.

[Hovadipo 55,442]

I'm actually impressed at the Pacers' offensive ineptitude. 71 points in 4 and a half quarters. Stunning.

[KingPG21 6,583]

Man....... it thought we'd be bad without PG. But this last stretch kind of sheds a lot of light on how bad they really were offensively last year. Without a great playmaker they are scary bad