2018-2019 Around The NBA thread

[Pioneer10]

36 points for Jaren Jackson...he's the second youngest player to score that many points, after some guy named LeBron. Anthony Davis didn't notch his first 36 point game until age 21.

He's on a perfect team to develop as Conley and Gasol can carry the load for them. Great situation as teams can't just focus defenses on him and he can build up both his game and confidence

 

[randymoss1881]

Any modern day dynasty will need to have either a great point guard or great point forward. Along with great shooters of course. Isn't Simmons signed with clutch sports? I may be wrong.

When you have 2 dominate big that are also elite defenders you can survive with an average pg. Butler instantly becomes a top 3rd option

 

[randymoss1881]

And then he went and had probably his worse game of the year. I guess those blocks just took to much out of him...By the way LeBron posted 28 with a win.

Refs are carrying that LA squad

 

[Tubs023]

When you have 2 dominate big that are also elite defenders you can survive with an average pg. Butler instantly becomes a top 3rd option

Survive? I was responding to the dynasty quote. They would be one of the best teams in the league.

 

[Tubs023]

Refs are carrying that LA squad

Lol...So this is the argument it comes down to?...Lolol....Im not even saying the Lakers are good. Again I was responding to the two blocks statement. I just finished the synopsis as it pertains to the whole game involving those two and not just 3 seconds.

 

[randymoss1881]

Survive? I was responding to the dynasty quote. They would be one of the best teams in the league.

Survive was the wrong word but I think Biid/AD/Butler is a Dynasty

 

[Nathan S]

And then he went and had probably his worse game of the year. I guess those blocks just took to much out of him...By the way LeBron posted 28 with a win.

Well, the good thing about a player like him is he can still contribute in other ways when his shot's not falling, I guess. And even if this game didn't go down to the wire like the last one, I still stand by my point that Mavs @ Lakers is a fun matchup that should be on national TV.

 

[Pioneer10]

Warriors just aren't the same w/o Draymond. No way Griffin has his way if Green was around (the Warriors owned the Clips a fierce one thru the years basically because of this matchup w or w/o Durant)

 

[SmudgeHog]

Fun fact: If the Warriors lose today they actually will be, at 15-10 (.600), behind Lebron's Lakers, at 14-9 (.609)

 

[JMoneyYourHoney]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/251784/Damian-Jones-Out-For-Season-With-Torn-Pectoral-Muscle

Damian Jones Out For Season With Torn Pectoral Muscle
Dec 3, 2018 1:54 AM


Damian Jones tore his left pectoral muscle in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Although his return will be determined after meeting with a specialist, he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Jones was averaging 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. With DeMarcus Cousins still recovering from injury, the Warriors have no healthy centers listed on their roster.

Jones tore his right pectoral muscle in June 2016 coming out of Vanderbilt and missed six months.

Thus begins Golden State's trying and grueling climb to get back to the mountain top. Just how will they endure with Cousins not 100% and Curry being rusty?! Stay tuned for the next chapter in this hoops cliffhanger, brought to you by EPSN.

 

[Dshuks]

Atlanta has to be pretty concerned that Trae Young can't even seem to make a decent percentage of his threes right?

 

[JMoneyYourHoney]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...By-Raptors-905-After-Domestic-Violence-Charge

Kay Felder Released By Raptors 905 After Domestic Violence Charge
Dec 4, 2018 9:15 AM


Kay Felder has been released by Raptors 905 following a domestic violence charge.

Raptors 905 released a statement Monday afternoon:

"On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, Raptors 905 guard Kay Felder was charged by police in connection with an allegation of domestic violence. Raptors 905 have waived Felder, effective immediately. As this matter is before the courts, Raptors 905 will not comment further."

Felder had been averaging 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 11 games for Raptors 905 this season.

 

[Cavatt]

Lakers think they are getting AD for Ingram and Ball. IF so that is a worse trade than the Kyrie one

Why wouldn't boston beat that immediately?

 

[noisymicrophone]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...n-lebron-era-pettiness-gets-you-1-8-in-finals

"The Golden State Warriors guard lobbed a massive pile of shade at LeBron James (and/or the Cleveland Cavaliers) when reminded of the Cavaliers' 2016 Halloween party that featured Thompson and Steph Curry on tombstone cookies.

"Oh, yeah. Ha!" Thompson told Anthony Slater of The Athletic. "That was funny. Look how that turned out. Psssh. Bums. That was crazy. I forgot about that. Well, look at what pettiness gets you. Gets you 1-8 in the Finals. Idiots."

Lmao "yeah we signed KD what a bunch of losers"

 

[JayDD1972]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...n-lebron-era-pettiness-gets-you-1-8-in-finals

"The Golden State Warriors guard lobbed a massive pile of shade at LeBron James (and/or the Cleveland Cavaliers) when reminded of the Cavaliers' 2016 Halloween party that featured Thompson and Steph Curry on tombstone cookies.

"Oh, yeah. Ha!" Thompson told Anthony Slater of The Athletic. "That was funny. Look how that turned out. Psssh. Bums. That was crazy. I forgot about that. Well, look at what pettiness gets you. Gets you 1-8 in the Finals. Idiots."

Lmao "yeah we signed KD what a bunch of losers"

Oh i cant wait til something bad happens to these bastards. Injuries, someone leaves, anything. This shit has went on way too long. Ok, they are a great, great team, but show some class. Take the high road. God damn. After that article i think i do want the Lakers to build a jugernaut and beat their ass. Unbelievable.