Random NBA Observations 2019 - 2020

NatiboyB

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
65,179
Reputation
3,816
Daps
103,516
I am not going to put too much stock into the preseason and I'll admit I didn't see them play at all but Markelle Fultz didn't seem to really produce as well as I would of expected him to this preseason...Did he look better than his stats translated?
 

SadimirPutin

Superstar
Joined
Oct 15, 2015
Messages
15,541
Reputation
2,207
Daps
59,278
With the rosters as currently constructed, I just can't see the Clippers making it to the Finals with those bigs. Zubac, Green & Harrell are gonna be food against AD or Jokic.

They're gonna have to pull a Toronto and bring another big in at the deadline.

what you mean after all the analysts saying that the Clippers have so much depth, perimeter defense and cohesion that they need trades?

Idk why but I feel the Nuggets are gonna have a great reg season and be the number 1 seed out West, maybe I'm the only one tho

Its highly likely they get it because the two LA teams are going to have teething problems as well as load management situations to deal with
 

Thavoiceofthevoiceless

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Aug 26, 2019
Messages
42,626
Reputation
3,005
Daps
131,255
Reppin
The Voiceless Realm
Deepest team in the league; fewest weaknesses in the West; a young core coming into their own; anchored by one of the best big men in recent memory.

I'd say the Nuggets are the safest bet of securing the no.1 seed out West.

They really should have made a run at Bradley Beal when they had the chance. They are an elite level scorer away from making a finals run. They won’t be able to pay all of their young players, so they should package them together and make a run at someone. That’s why the drafting and development of Michael Porter Jr. and Bol Bol will big for them.
 

SchoolboyC

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
22,270
Reputation
3,870
Daps
94,738
Also regarding the Sabonis trade request, Indy’s in a shytty position in terms of his market. I’m assuming they’re gonna want a PF in return, and I’m not really sure which teams have one to give while also being in need of an offensive center that’s limited defensively. Couple that with the fact that his salary is relatively low and half the league isn’t eligible to be traded until December.

Should be interesting to see what they get for him.
 

NoHalfWay

Superstar
Joined
Jan 1, 2014
Messages
16,061
Reputation
2,725
Daps
53,133
Reppin
813
With the rosters as currently constructed, I just can't see the Clippers making it to the Finals with those bigs. Zubac, Green & Harrell are gonna be food against AD or Jokic.

They're gonna have to pull a Toronto and bring another big in at the deadline.
I like Zubac’s potential, I think he can be a really productive big for the Clips this year and develop until a solid rim defender

But he’s not there yet. He’s gonna get ate up by the Lakers pnr tomorrow night
 

NatiboyB

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
65,179
Reputation
3,816
Daps
103,516
Also regarding the Sabonis trade request, Indy’s in a shytty position in terms of his market. I’m assuming they’re gonna want a PF in return, and I’m not really sure which teams have one to give while also being in need of an offensive center that’s limited defensively. Couple that with the fact that his salary is relatively low and half the league isn’t eligible to be traded until December.

Should be interesting to see what they get for him.

that is the same thing I was thinking...So they will likely want a 3/4 and about the only fits I can find for Sabonis potentially are Atlanta, Boston, Washington and that random unannounced team that always pops up....I can't see Atlanta really getting into it. I don't see him really fixing Bostons issues. And with Washington I doubt they do anything for real and just use Bryant....

The Pacers probably should of shopped him this offseason honestly. Or the second scenario is that the Pacers make a bigger deal involving Sabonis another player and a pick to bring in someone at the 4. But doesn't seem like many of those dudes are being shopped.

The Knicks seemingly have 33% of the NBA's big men.
 

Morethan1

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
49,699
Reputation
10,652
Daps
159,847
Reppin
Midwest
ESPN will debut SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. ET. The 30-minute show, hosted by Smith, will serve as the pregame telecast for Wednesday NBA games on ESPN that begin at 7:30 p.m. The show will air throughout the regular season and during the NBA Playoffs.

The debut episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will lead into ESPN’s first NBA game of the regular season: the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon will join Smith for the debut episode. Additionally, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski will contribute reports and commentary to the show. The first show will include special content on 76ers star Ben Simmons.

SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt will host ESPN’s NBA halftime coverage on Wednesdays every week starting on Oct. 30. SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt will continue to air immediately following ESPN NBA Wednesday doubleheaders. Rachel Nichols will lead halftime coverage on Oct. 23.

The first episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will emanate from ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center, followed by several on-site, courtside telecasts.

SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith early season schedule:
 

The G.O.D II

A ha ha
Supporter
Joined
May 1, 2012
Messages
86,101
Reputation
4,816
Daps
189,652
IDK if I asked but what’s some good season preview articles/podcast that’s out there?
 

The G.O.D II

A ha ha
Supporter
Joined
May 1, 2012
Messages
86,101
Reputation
4,816
Daps
189,652
Also regarding the Sabonis trade request, Indy’s in a shytty position in terms of his market. I’m assuming they’re gonna want a PF in return, and I’m not really sure which teams have one to give while also being in need of an offensive center that’s limited defensively. Couple that with the fact that his salary is relatively low and half the league isn’t eligible to be traded until December.

Should be interesting to see what they get for him.

what team would even need him in regards to his wish to start. He’s an undersized C and he’s kinda of slow/not much of a floor stretcher at the 4
 

2Quik4UHoes

Why you had to go?
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
63,104
Reputation
18,205
Daps
234,165
Reppin
Norfeast groovin…
ESPN will debut SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. ET. The 30-minute show, hosted by Smith, will serve as the pregame telecast for Wednesday NBA games on ESPN that begin at 7:30 p.m. The show will air throughout the regular season and during the NBA Playoffs.

The debut episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will lead into ESPN’s first NBA game of the regular season: the Boston Celtics vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon will join Smith for the debut episode. Additionally, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski will contribute reports and commentary to the show. The first show will include special content on 76ers star Ben Simmons.

SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt will host ESPN’s NBA halftime coverage on Wednesdays every week starting on Oct. 30. SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt will continue to air immediately following ESPN NBA Wednesday doubleheaders. Rachel Nichols will lead halftime coverage on Oct. 23.

The first episode of SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith will emanate from ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center, followed by several on-site, courtside telecasts.

SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith early season schedule:

I really hope this nikka eating healthy and exercising. This too much goddamn work...:russ:
 
Top