Around the NBA - October 2017

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Sounds good to me. I will take him:

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Worth watching for the moment when MEYERS LEONARD completely stymies Okafor on the block.

I'd be on board with getting Saric if Nurkic is out for any long period. But I don't understand why people don't see that anyone we get has to be an excellent defender. We'll never stand a chance unless we improve our defense MASSIVELY.

 

Richard Jefferson and Kay Felder traded to Hawks and will be released. I wouldn't mind bringing in Jefferson.

 

This makes me sad because it probably means the end of road trippin'

 

Born: June 21, 1980 (age 37)

 

The Cavs Trading Richard Jefferson Puts The Future Of The NBA’s Best Podcast In Doubt

The Richard Jefferson era in Cleveland is officially over. The Cavaliers traded Jefferson, Kay Felder, and 2nd round draft considerations to the Atlanta Hawks in what ultimately boils down to a salary dump. If the Cavaliers couldn’t find a new home for Jefferson and Felder, they were looking at a $12 million luxury tax hit.

Jefferson only spent two seasons in Cleveland, but he was a key contributor to the 2015-16 Cavaliers squad that infamously came back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals to defeat the Golden State Warriors. There’s little doubt that he’ll be a hero in Cleveland forever, but his impact on the NBA reaches beyond on-court contributions.

During his time in Cleveland, Jefferson, along with teammate Channing Frye and Fox Sports Ohio reporter Allie Clifton, created the Road Trippin’ podcast. For those unfamiliar, Jefferson, Frye, and Clifton would record the podcast throughout the NBA season and would frequently land a host of Cavaliers-related guests, from players to coaches to trainers and everything in between. It was a fascinating look inside an NBA locker room during the grind of an 82 game regular season.

In the interest of being thorough, it’s worth mentioning that J.J. Redick did something similar with his excellent podcast at The Vertical, but Road Trippin’had a more organic vibe to it. The free-flowing nature of their conversations along with the unpredictable guest drop-ins made it feel like you were inside the locker room with them.

Jefferson’s Cleveland exit leaves the future of the Road Trippin’ podcast in serious doubt. Channing Frye and Allie Clifton are still in Cleveland. Jefferson is technically heading to Atlanta, although ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that he’ll likely get bought out.

You also have to wonder if this spells the end of Jefferson’s basketball career. The Vertical’s Chris Mannix has already reported that Jefferson intends to continue playing, but that’s not entirely up to him. He’ll need to find a team willing to use a roster spot on a 37-year old swingman.

Channing Frye was asked about Road Trippin’s future, and he understandably didn’t have much to say on the topic.



Road Trippin’ has delivered countless incredible moments over its 50-episode run. As a matter of fact, we were fortunate enough to learn about J.R. Smith’s absurd coffee order in the latest episode that dropped on Friday. If this is the end of Road Trippin’, the NBA lost something really special.

 

Jefferson is better than Connaughton..

 

Still a capable player and I think he would help the young wing players a lot.

 

Channing stole that from ME anyway FAMS!

 

Stole and made it entertainment...

 

Jordan Bell got to start tonight and put up:
10 points
11 rebounds
5 assists
2 steals
2 blocks

 

Go Ducks!

 

Dillon Brooks has been playing well for Memphis as well.

 

I can't believe the dumbass REBUILDING Bulls sold that pick

 

I know. He was a no risk second round pick. If I'm a rebuilding team, I roll the dice on that 10 times out of 10.

 

I love the beef between Embiid and Whiteside

 

I can't believe we didn't buy it.

 

We don't need guys like that

 

Whan will you do Talkin'Ball?