2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

Pretty much. Happened last year if I recall.

To be serious now, I just hope we're in it heading to the 4th but I'm expecting a Warriors win by double digits.

Road trip is off to a decent start. Should really be 2-0. This is an expected L. Go 2-1 vs the Jazz, Suns, and Pistons to finish off 3-3.

 

[CitySushi]

Interested to see if we'll see a dynamic matchup between two HOF's tonight, Jordan Bell and Bam Adebayo. Could be the start of something magical.

 

[CitySushi]

To be serious now, I just hope we're in it heading to the 4th but I'm expecting a Warriors win by double digits.

Road trip is off to a decent start. Should really be 2-0. This is an expected L. Go 2-1 vs the Jazz, Suns, and Pistons to finish off 3-3.

Heat always make the Warriors work. James Johnson and Whiteside could be a problem for them tonight. And for some reason I always recall Dragic usually plays well against us.

 

[DJ]

He is but it's so much better to watch them without Carmelo. I always defended him but the isolation with him was terribly boring to watch and I think held Porzy back. The French kid looks good for a 19 year old as well and Kanter is a better player than I thought

Frank Ntilikina is very raw.....they have to be patient with him. He could be another Tony Parker.....4appg in 18mpg is good for a youngster like him......he needs to work on his offense but like I said......he's raw.

 

[DJ]

Almost 2spg in under 20mpg.....wow.

 

[Cyder]

Frank Ntilikina is very raw.....they have to be patient with him. He could be another Tony Parker.....4appg in 18mpg is good for a youngster like him......he needs to work on his offense but like I said......he's raw.

He's showing flashes of ability which is all I ask for a 19 year old. Porz is averaging 30 points a game in 32 minutes a game. Looks like a completely different player from last year. I still don't think this is any better than a 500 team (And even then things have to break right) but at least I'm interested in watching again.

 

[bksballer89]

Interested to see if we'll see a dynamic matchup between two HOF's tonight, Jordan Bell and Bam Adebayo. Could be the start of something magical.

Would love to see Bam get Kelly minutes tonight. Not sure if there is a role for Kelly tonight

 

[CitySushi]

Would love to see Bam get Kelly minutes tonight. Not sure if there is a role for Kelly tonight

Kelly would be perfect, IMO, against the Warriors second unit as the 5. The Warriors would have to go small and wouldn't be able to use McGee or to a lesser degree West. They'd probably have to turn to Jordan Bell to see if he could guard him on the perimeter. Bell still isn't a scorer and just a finisher at this point, which makes Kelly's job a bit easier defensively against the Warriors. Also West is a high post player mostly now at this stage in his career so there could be good minutes to be had there. As a 4 though, I think it'll be a matchup that heavily favors the Warriors.

 

[CitySushi]

No David West tonight. Means more minutes for Jordan Bell and Kevon Looney.

 

[DJ]

50k posts, bitches!!!!

Or more than @Mecca, @LAD, and @mick7-1961 combined......3 other FN refugees......

Gonna be scary when I retire......if tHoop is still around.

 

[DJ]

My birthday is Tuesday.....I accept SportsHoopla cash......

*Looks at @Mecca & @LAD*

 

[Mecca]

@Shaqdaddy11 ....

You called that shit about the Celtics being better this year.

I was waaaaaaaaaaay wrong....lol

Kyrie is a MONSTA and Ainge absolutely drafted the right guy in Tatum.

Next year when Hayward is healthy, gonna be interesting to see who goes to the bench.

I'm guessing Brown.

But, what a nice problem to have.

 

[Mecca]

Lmfao....

Tell him to forfeit 20 mil or stfu.


Does he really think Thibbs, or any other GM that wants to stay employed, is gonna trade for him?

The Lakers have to be ecstatic...lol



Deng said he and his agent, Jeff Austin from Octagon sports, have been working with the Lakers to find a resolution to the situation — either via trade or buyout — but he understands it may take weeks, months or even years to settle as he has two years and $26 million remaining on his contract after this year. A Lakers source confirmed that the team has met with Deng’s representatives to find a solution — via trade or buyout — that would allow him the opportunity to play more.

 

[DJ]

@Shaqdaddy11 ....

You called that shit about the Celtics being better this year.

I was waaaaaaaaaaay wrong....lol

Kyrie is a MONSTA and Ainge absolutely drafted the right guy in Tatum.

Next year when Hayward is healthy, gonna be interesting to see who goes to the bench.

I'm guessing Brown.

But, what a nice problem to have.

I said it too.

 

[bksballer89]

Russell Westbrook is shooting 58% from the ft line this year

 

[bksballer89]

Just heard this on the Heat broadcast lmao.

Tom Izzo to Draymond Green: “You cry about every call”

 

[bksballer89]

Just heard this on the Heat broadcast lmao.

Tom Izzo to Draymond Green: “You cry about every call”

He didn't listen to coach Izzo. Dude is crying on every possession at the moment.

 

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[CitySushi]

Josh Richardson legit got some clamps on defense. Really impressed by the job he’s doing on Klay. I have no idea why Looney gets any run. Especially over Bell. It’s crazy.