2024-2025 Around the NBA Thread

[Chaplin]

Sorry Burns and Gambo. Didn't sound like speculation to me. That's also why I said "posturing". It could be the team is leaking that to him on purpose.

Almost certainly, although who in the org has the brains to do that?

 

[Russ Smith]

Overlooked in the loss to the Clips and the playin game was that the Warriors didn't play Kuminga at all despite him being completely healthy. Insiders including Tim Kawakami report that while players still love JK, there's not really any push in the lockerroom to defend him or say he should have played. In the last few games Kuminga has been notably out of sorts, taking way too many 3's and appearing selfish.

Kerr politely said it was a fit decision, that Butler, Kuminga and Draymond together don't "fit" because they need more spacing. Which is true but interesting because what it means is Kuminga can only play when either Butler or Draymond is sitting.

Will be interesting to watch, I'm still a fan but his game of late was not good, he's under 20% from 3 since he came back from injury and he's shooting way too many 3's.

Kerr said it doesn't mean he won't play going forward including against Memphis but lots of people seem to think it is probably a bad sign for Kuminga's future with the team

 

[Cheesebeef]

It’s kind of crazy to think it has to be Grizz or GSW. They are both superior to Mavs and Kings.

What do you mean? Both the Grizz and GSW can still get in. Whoever loses that game plays the winner or Mavs/Kings.

 

[leclerc]

I for one am going to watch some playoff games. Anything to make the time pass until a new GM is announced.

 

[95pro]

What do you mean? Both the Grizz and GSW can still get in. Whoever loses that game plays the winner or Mavs/Kings.

Grizz or Warriors for the 7/8 game. Loser of 7/8 matchup could still lose out to the 9/10. Grizz or warriors should be in over the Mavs and Kings, this could be where we see the play-in hurts one of the better teams of the 7,8,9,10 spots.

 

[Ronin]

NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars finalizing deal to become Pelicans president of basketball operations: Report

One day after the New Orleans Pelicans fired David Griffin, the team is reportedly finalizing a deal to hire Joe Dumars as its new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Cheesebeef]

Grizz or Warriors for the 7/8 game. Loser of 7/8 matchup could still lose out to the 9/10. Grizz or warriors should be in over the Mavs and Kings, this could be where we see the play-in hurts one of the better teams of the 7,8,9,10 spots.

Ah… misunderstood your post.

 

[95pro]

Ah… misunderstood your post.

I get caught up while working, and sometimes type things out without being clear. LOL

 

[Suns_fan69]

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[Ronin]

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard to miss start of NBA playoffs as he deals with blood clots: Report

Lillard has been out since March 18 after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

Joe Dumars officially hired to head New Orleans basketball operations; does he trade Zion Williamson?

Dumars, Williamson to have "very candid conversations" according to report.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[GatorAZ]

Amen is going to be a rich man’s Marion:
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