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    Related: despite signing Hartenstein, OKC are still starting Holmgren at C and have Jalen Williams at PF, Dort at SF (he's about Norm Powell height), Caruso at SG.
     
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    Deni announced he's not playing tomorrow on the eve of Yom Kippur and what's been going on with Israel and such. I kind of wonder if Washington was getting hints that Deni's mind wasn't 100% on basketball with what's happening in his area of the world so they decided to move on from Deni.
     
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    Conflict in Israel or not, I wouldn't expect him to play on Yom Kippur. It's the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar.

    It's a massive leap to go from this to, "I wonder if that's why Washington moved on from him..."
     
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    He does roll on Shabbos though.
     
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    We should have a Bronny thread. Right now, in 6 minutes, he has 0/0/0/0/0 on 0-4 shooting and a -12.
     
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    Lakers Interested In Upgrade At Center
    Oct 10, 2024 4:39 PM

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    The Los Angeles Lakers are examining the marketplace to add a center to their roster, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today.

    The Lakers have Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Christian Koloko on their depth chart at center behind Anthony Davis. Wood recently underwent surgery on his left knee. Hayes has reportedly been impressive in camp with the Lakers.

    The Lakers have a pair of future first round picks they can use to upgrade center if a potential center becomes available via trade.

    The Lakers previously had interest in Jonas Valanciunas in free agency. Valanciunas instead signed with the Washington Wizards.
     
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    Duop Reath could be a good piece in a deal like this if we send out Grant or Ant.
     
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    Yep. They need a C better than AD.
     
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    Baggy shorts are back baby!!!!
     
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    Mavs are deep. Lot of talent all over the court. Lively should only be a improved over last year, which is saying something, cuz he was damn good.
     
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    It's just preseason......but personally, I wanted Portland to acquire him because I do think he would've fit better with Scoot due to his wingspan+good hands and Scoot's tendency to "overthrow". This would've been a way to help Scoot's confidence and assist numbers, I think (you'll probably be seeing Ja show what I mean).

    In that sense, I think some disappointment from fans regarding roster construction isn't a question of talent. It's a question of how the pieces are in sync together. There aren't a lot of moving pieces working together
     
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    I wanted Edey too.
     
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    Jesus Christ will everybody shut up about this kid? Leave him the fuck alone and treat him like every other #55 pick who's unlikely to make the league.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Now you know how we feel when you bring up a random foreign player you are obsessed with.
     
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    I think the lack of pieces in sync together comes from coaching.
     
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