OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: FEBRUARY 2025

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  1. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    The Mavs GM just made Joe Cronin look like a fucking genius. This was the dumbest trade ever.
     
    Natebishop3, Feb 1, 2025
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    LayneStaley Well-Known Member

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    Maybe this will force other teams in the West to panic trade and we will benefit.
     
    LayneStaley, Feb 1, 2025
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    I could see the possibility of this still having Dallas compete for this year's title. But long term, this is an abject disaster for Dallas.
     
    BlazerBeav, Feb 1, 2025
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Rationally, the only reason for Dallas to even entertain this thought is that Dallas did not want to pay Luka 70 mil/yr.

    idiotic reason if true for a generational superstar
     
    illmatic99, Feb 1, 2025
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Should be rescinded immediately by the owners.

    GM is an idiot
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 1, 2025
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    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Davis couldn't win the last few years with LeBron but you think he will with Kyrie?

    I'm not sure Dallas even makes the playoffs.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Feb 1, 2025
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    We better not trade them anyone now.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 1, 2025
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    bulls_with_booz We're Selfish

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    so are the mavs going to start 3 centers lmao
     
    bulls_with_booz, Feb 1, 2025
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    Even if his GM is an idiot - how the fuck does ownership approve?
     
    SharpesTriumph, Feb 1, 2025
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Nope

    Gonna tank

    Watch them get the 1st pick
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 1, 2025
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    Me too. Kyrie/AD/Klay plus their solid role players makes the favorite in the West, I think. Obviously long term, it’s dumb. I feel sorry for all the little kids in Dallas who just lost their favorite player. Finally,I predict LeBron is going to throw Warriors now.
     
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  12. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Exactly.

    Mark Cuban is a smart dude. I know he's a minority owner but damn, he's gotta be calling someone up.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 1, 2025
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    how is that the best offer? ONE pick?
     
    illmatic99, Feb 1, 2025
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    Only reason is if Luka needs a knee replacement surgery - and even then it's probably a bad deal.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Feb 1, 2025
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I believe he was still the one making the call on stuff like this.
     
    julius, Feb 1, 2025
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    He is a genius
     
    Tince, Feb 1, 2025
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    It can't be the best offer.
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    I can't see him doing this.
     
    Chris Craig, Feb 1, 2025
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  19. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    dude led his team to the finals 7 months ago at age 25.
     
    illmatic99, Feb 1, 2025
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    Remember when the Blazers traded a role player 2 weeks too early?

    Imagine trading a MVP candidate 5 years too early!
     
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    Tince, Feb 1, 2025
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