OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD - July 2021

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  1. KSF-ERIC

    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    KSF-ERIC, Jul 29, 2021
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  2. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    surprise midnight shams bomb motherfuckers
     
    B-Roy, Jul 30, 2021
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    It may take them out, but Brick can be different player under Bron. I honestly believe one team that is 100% out of tittle contention at the moment is rite in front of your eyes tho.
     
    royo, Jul 30, 2021
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  4. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    THE HCP, Jul 30, 2021
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  5. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    OKC came into this draft with 3 first round picks.

    They left with 3 future first round picks + 2 drafted 1st round picks.

    What in the blue fuck.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 30, 2021
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    royo Well-Known Member

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    Can we get Montrezl Harrell somehow, after he goes for Hield?
     
    royo, Jul 30, 2021
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  7. Chris Craig

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

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    He gets to play Westbrook 4 times a year again
     
    Chris Craig, Jul 30, 2021
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    could be....the Lakers only had one guy that could moderately defend Dame and that was KCP....he's gone
     
    wizenheimer, Jul 30, 2021
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    Yes or No ?
     
    DDolla, Jul 30, 2021
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    He’s always injured. Pass
     
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    Well, I doubt I'd be into it if it were a possibility but we'll either re-sign Norm or I see apocalyptic things for this team. If we re-sign Norm then we won't have the MLE he's asking for... we'll have the taxpayer MLE which is 4M less. If we blow it all up, he wouldn't be someone I'd be interested in at any price. More directly I do think that's too much for him given his inconsistencies due to injury. So that's a no on a few levels.
     
    blazerkor, Jul 30, 2021
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    Porter has managed to play in 96 games over the last 3 seasons. That's 96 out of 250 games; about 38%

    I think I'd rather have Batum
     
    wizenheimer, Jul 30, 2021
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    I like this comment by laker fan:

    "We just acquired the worst shooter in NBA history who also happens to never play defense so he can stat pad rebounds, who also happens to have zero basketball IQ. Other than that this is a great trade."
     
    Pinwheel1, Jul 30, 2021
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    Pelinka is a genius.....
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 30, 2021
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    If the Lakers manage to get some quality minimum vets and stay healthy, they can do some damage, but I have a feeling that like all 3 of his recent stops, the wheels are going to come off that wagon.
     
    andalusian, Jul 30, 2021
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    Dom McBlazer, Jul 30, 2021
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    It always seems stupid to buy a pick before you know the guy you want will be available there.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Jul 30, 2021
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I will be happy if the just manage to lure Melo away from Neil.
     
    B-Roy, Jul 30, 2021
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    Russ definitely isn't the worst shooter in the NBA but he shouldn't be shooting threes off of the dribble ever. Also, Russ can be one of the best lock down defenders in the league when he wants to, we've seen it. His basketball IQ isn't low, he's just decided to prioritize stats over winning and has accomplished his goals in doing it. So if LeBron can re-calibrate Russ to a win first mentality, to forget about stats and to not be a chucker but only take open spot up jumpers then this will be a good move for the Lakers. Those are a lot of ifs and a few new tricks to teach a stubborn old dog.
     
    blazerkor, Jul 30, 2021
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  20. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Neil won't let melo get away...
     
    Cugel, Jul 30, 2021
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