2026 NBA Playoffs Thread

[Cheesebeef]

Right. I was agreeing with you.

As I was agreeing with you and adding on about their athleticism.

 

[AzStevenCal]

But saying “if Williams is healthy” is like saying “if pigs could fly” at this point. It’s a total fantasy by seasons end.

Sure but he was such a huge factor, individually, and team-wise when he was playing healthy earlier in the season. So, while I'm more than willing to look elsewhere, I don't think we will more forward at all if we don't get a two way center that can make Devin's life easier. If we're staying with Booker, we're going to continue to be dominated by quick guards unless there's an effective defender down low.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Sure but he was such a huge factor, individually, and team-wise when he was playing healthy earlier in the season. So, while I'm more than willing to look elsewhere, I don't think we will more forward at all if we don't get a two way center that can make Devin's life easier. If we're staying with Booker, we're going to continue to be dominated by quick guards unless there's an effective defender down low.

They definitely need more size but throwing any money at Williams is a waste of cap, resources and roster space. Malauch is the answer but that’s for down the line. I don’t think there is a real answer to get much better in the near future until the youngins mature.

 

[Chaplin]

Chap, Steve literally brought the Suns up in the post I responded to. And is it really a dig to say we wouldn’t beat Houston when they beat us pretty handily at home last time we played them even after Houston spotted us a 20 point lead?

Does it matter at the end of the day?

 

[AzStevenCal]

They definitely need more size but throwing any money at Williams is a waste of cap, resources and roster space. Malauch is the answer but that’s for down the line. I don’t think there is a real answer to get much better in the near future until the youngins mature.

Yeah, unless they can solve his foot problems I suspect it won't be long before he'll wind up as a third string center on a contender. He'd be great to have as an emergency starter but so far, he's proven he can't be counted on nightly. I was just trying to make the point that if we don't have that kind of player next year, we're not going to be very happy.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Does it matter at the end of the day?

Chap… does any of this matter at the end of the day? No. But this this is Suns message board where we regularly debate Suns topics. Steve made a comment about the Suns and how they’d match-up with Houston. I responded in kind. That’s all.

 

[95pro]

Sengun reminds me of a prime Kevin Love, with more killer instinct

 

[GatorAZ]

Good Lord Houston.

 

[GatorAZ]

Epic Houston choke.

 

[95pro]

What’s a little funny is Williams is healthy for Portland. And our guy isn’t

 

[Cheesebeef]

Say what you want about Bron being a baby, etc, but what he’s doing at this age is a miracle.

And KD is just triple stamping his all time Bitchdom. I don’t like using that word but I don’t know what better word describes him in basketball/spirts terms.

 

[95pro]

Drue is a guy who we could use

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

ayton 33 minutes 2 pts 3 turnovers 6 boards yikes

 

[clyde2tw]

Fox-Avdia at 22" left in 1st half, exact same with Booker-Caruso off. foul call. Refs reversed it as it should've this time! Is it even the same ref?

 

[Superbone]

Say what you want about Bron being a baby, etc, but what he’s doing at this age is a miracle.

And KD is just triple stamping his all time Bitchdom. I don’t like using that word but I don’t know what better word describes him in basketball/spirts terms.

KD wasn't even on the sidelines and he's getting roasted for it as he should.

 

[GatorAZ]

I wanted to trade Book to San Antonio for #2 (Harper). Already looking like a star in the playoffs.

 

[Cheesebeef]

KD wasn't even on the sidelines and he's getting roasted for it as he should.

What?! He wasn’t even on the bench? GOOD LORD. It’s like he purposefully goes out of his way to be mocked like a punk. Where the hell was he?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

They should easily beat the G-league Lakers.

G-League Lakers 3
Houston Rockets 0

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

What?! He wasn’t even on the bench? GOOD LORD. It’s like he purposefully goes out of his way to be mocked like a punk. Where the hell was he?

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[Raindog]

Yeah, unless they can solve his foot problems I suspect it won't be long before he'll wind up as a third string center on a contender. He'd be great to have as an emergency starter but so far, he's proven he can't be counted on nightly. I was just trying to make the point that if we don't have that kind of player next year, we're not going to be very happy.

Now who wouldn't rather have those two first rounder back?

 

[Adrian]

Fullcourtpass
@Fullcourtpass
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40m
Alperen Sengun still believes in the Rockets despite being down 3-0

“We have another game Sunday. The series is not over. We still believe we can come back. Win Sunday in LA… Nobody is giving up. That’s what we’re going to do”

 

[Adrian]

Michael Scotto
@MikeAScotto
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9h
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka on his message after losing Game 3: “Grow up, and you’re not that young anymore. You’ve been to the playoffs once, and we watched every situation just now.”

 

[Carolinacacti]

They definitely need more size but throwing any money at Williams is a waste of cap, resources and roster space. Malauch is the answer but that’s for down the line. I don’t think there is a real answer to get much better in the near future until the youngins mature.

I'm not giving up on Williams.. With Malauch and Williams getting all the minutes next year. The Suns could compete. Might get him at a good price

 

[Carolinacacti]

I wanted to trade Book to San Antonio for #2 (Harper). Already looking like a star in the playoffs.

Id give them Booker and the 2032 first rounder and gravy

 

[Chaplin]

Michael Scotto
@MikeAScotto
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9h
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka on his message after losing Game 3: “Grow up, and you’re not that young anymore. You’ve been to the playoffs once, and we watched every situation just now.”

LOL Sure. That will work.