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  1. hoopsjock

    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

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    That's not true. Only guys that signed this summer can't be traded until then.

    For example, Whiteside and Trent for Griffin could happen today if both teams wanted to. I think Griffin really is hurt though.
     
    hoopsjock, Oct 22, 2019
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    That's...not true. It's just recently-signed free agents that can't be traded until 12/15. We could trade Whiteside for Griffin today if both teams were down.

    EDIT: Of course @hoopsjock beat my by mere seconds...
     
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    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

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    LMAO, could our posts be any more similar?

    Edit: Whiteside straight up for Griffin is about $483,000 away from working.
     
    hoopsjock, Oct 22, 2019
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    BUMP!!!!!!
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Lakers looking pretty good FAMS!
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Even with a healthy PG13, this Clipper's team has no depth.
     
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    Call an Uber and get home you're drunk...
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    THE HCP, Oct 22, 2019
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    TorturedBlazerFan, Oct 22, 2019
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    Only someone who has no basketball knowledge would say the Clippers aren't deep. They are easily one of the top-5 deepest teams in the NBA.

    Edit: I really hope he's joking.
     
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    The Clippers lack big men or rim protection but make up with good rebounding and defense..they aren't deep at the 5....and yes. I agreed with HCP about bench at the center position but they are better than the Lakers look to be in my view
     
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    Thats probably their biggest weakness is at center. That said all their bench players who have played have double digit scoring tonight all on efficient shooting too.
    Thats with PG out of the line up too.
     
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    Zubac and Harrell are just fine.
     
    hoopsjock, Oct 22, 2019
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    blake is already hurt ffs
     
    Cugel, Oct 22, 2019
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    Yeah I think so as well. Not top tier but adequate for their needs. Harrell and Lou Williams have amazing chemistry off the bench, they are by far the best duo anyone has coming off their bench.

    Zubac is a fairly decent rim protector and scorer. Not amazing but all right for 18-20 minutes a game. JaMychal Green can also play some minutes at center and help stretch the floor.
     
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Why is Torronto running their players into the ground right from opening night ? 45mins for Lowry and 44 for Vanvleet. Even with an OT that's really high. 38 for Siakam too

    AD played 37 minutes for the Lakers. let's see how many games he can keep doing that...
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I think Toronto really wanted to win in front of their home crowd after the whole ring ceremony and raising the banner. I doubt Lowry and Vanvleet end up playing that much going forward.
     
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    That's what I think as well but their lack of depth is worrying. They lost Kawhi and Green who both played heavy minutes last season and did not replace either. I don't think Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson will play significant minutes this season as they aren't very good.
     
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