OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: JUNE 2023

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  1. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    C0uld it have something to do with Smart, Brown and Tatum in the locker room?
     
    Cugel, Jun 21, 2023
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    A good deal for the Celtics on paper... though I wonder if they will miss a bit of Smart's feistiness (especially if Porzy pushes out Horford as well). The Celtics were a bit of a soft team previously, and I don't think it makes them tougher.

    The "two firsts" is a touch misleading on face value as they are simply moving up 10 spots (from 35th, coincindentally our native 2nd rounder) this year while also acquiring a protected Golden State first.

    These are the same pretty meh firsts discussed in the "four firsts offered for Bridges" scenario. Again, it's a good deal for the Celtics, but I also think there is still some relative risk here.
     
    Graduate32, Jun 21, 2023
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    inconceivable Well-Known Member

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    i think they just needed a tweak
     
    inconceivable, Jun 21, 2023
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  4. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    It seems most agreed Smart was the guts of the team and their best defender, easily. Traded for an injury prone big/wing??
    Memphis' good defense is now much better.
     
    Cugel, Jun 21, 2023
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Washington GM is hot garbage.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 21, 2023
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    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    Smart was very on and off this season...
     
    andalusian, Jun 21, 2023
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  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    It feels like a precursor to another move. Simons/3 for Brown?
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 21, 2023
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    I've always wondered...is hot garbage worse than cold garbage? Odor?
     
    wizenheimer, Jun 21, 2023
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  9. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    For his career. Good at defense, subpar at offense. To get upset (not you) at the Blazers not trying to get him is laughable.
     
    julius, Jun 21, 2023
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  10. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    nah, they just got KP and 2 firsts for Smart. ridiculous value, but he was the heart of their team.
     
    illmatic99, Jun 21, 2023
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    In my experience, hot’s really not that bad. Steaming; now that’s another story.
     
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    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    So the Celtics’ leprechauns got themselves a unicorn. Seems appropriate. Now we just need to steal their lucky charms and pot of gold.

    upload_2023-6-21_22-13-45.jpeg
     
    e_blazer, Jun 21, 2023
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    Porzingis had a player option. Washington had no leverage.
     
    blazerfan11, Jun 22, 2023
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    Some way to replace Brooks?
     
    Fairly-Hard, Jun 22, 2023
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  16. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Now I'm really confused...

     
    PtldPlatypus, Jun 22, 2023
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    This is just absurd.
     
    Strenuus, Jun 22, 2023
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  18. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Absolute firesale going on in Washington.

    We should be interested in Gafford if we move Nurk.

    Maybe even Kuzma in FA.
     
    illmatic99, Jun 22, 2023
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  19. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    And the rich just keep getting richer…..
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Jun 22, 2023
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  20. andalusian

    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    New CBA fix. Get an expensive guy for 1 year instead of 3 more years, so they can resign Draymond.

    The Wizards are taking a look at Poole as a lead guard, if it works, they replaced Beal for 1/2 the price, if it does not, tank commander.
     
    andalusian, Jun 22, 2023
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