Orlando: Suns restart 2019-20 season

[Mainstreet]

It could be Baynes has decided not participate in Orlando. He will be a free agent after the season.

The thing that sort of contradicts it, he could have announced he was not going to play in Orlando like other players have done.

Maybe will still hear something soon.

 

[Proximo]

If I had to guess, I would say that Baynes has informed the team he won't be returning next season, Rubio and Lecque tested positive for COVID, and the Suns aren't going to pick up Okobo's team option.

It's clear that the Suns' time in Orlando is about building toward next season.

I'm sure you are right about okobo. Signing of Cam Payne clearly shows they are done with him as they should be.

I don't think you are right about Baynes though. Why did he show up to the workouts at the madhouse and attend pre orlando video conferences if he had no intention to play. It's possible he had a last minute change of heart, but not likely.

Rubio was planning on going as well so I still think he and Baynes are the two who got covid.

Lecque probably tested positive also - but it really doesn't matter if he is playing it means we are into garbage time minutes.

 

[Yuma]

Just a gut feeling Baynes will be there, but he also expressed concern earlier about playing during Covid.

 

[1Sun]

I'm sure you are right about okobo. Signing of Cam Payne clearly shows they are done with him as they should be.

I don't think you are right about Baynes though. Why did he show up to the workouts at the madhouse and attend pre orlando video conferences if he had no intention to play. It's possible he had a last minute change of heart, but not likely.

Rubio was planning on going as well so I still think he and Baynes are the two who got covid.

Lecque probably tested positive also - but it really doesn't matter if he is playing it means we are into garbage time minutes.

Rubio is now apparently back with the team in Orlando, so COVID certainly makes sense as an explanation. Baynes remains absent...

 

[Proximo]

Rubio is now apparently back with the team in Orlando, so COVID certainly makes sense as an explanation. Baynes remains absent...

Oh really that's good news.

We can still win without Baynes.

Actually when I heard Monty talking about how Dario could play some center, I kind of assumed he didn't think Baynes was going to be available. So maybe you are right, he may have decided it's not worth the risk with impending free agency.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Baynes had the corona virus about a month ago. He just confirmed.

 

[Ronin]

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[1Sun]

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Interesting. Regardless of implications for the Suns, I hope he is healthy.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some updates on Aron Baynes.

Kellan Olson
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Baynes says he is in Phoenix and is still trying to get healthy enough to get back with the team. "Trying to pass some steps." Said he hasn't touched a basketball in over 30 days since he tested positive. Went into isolation at his house away from his wife and kids.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kellan Olson
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Baynes' family also tested positive but they all had minimal symptoms, unlike Baynes, who said it put him on bed rest for over a week. Baynes said he "still needs those negatives" so it sounds like he's still testing positive.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson

Baynes said he got a workout in today (or whenever this was recorded). He was doing sprints up and down his front yard.
12:51 PM · Jul 22, 2020

 

[Hoop Head]

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson

Baynes said he got a workout in today (or whenever this was recorded). He was doing sprints up and down his front yard.
12:51 PM · Jul 22, 2020

Can you imagine looking out your window and seeing some 7 foot 260 pound monster like Baynes running back and forth in a neighboring yard?

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm just glad Baynes and family are doing well. It puts basketball in perspective.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some news on Ricky Rubio.

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[Chaplin]

So it was what we thought -- Baynes and Rubio were the two positive tests.

 

[Mainstreet]

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[Mainstreet]

Deandre plans to put "Respect Us" on back of jersey.

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[Mainstreet]

Below tweet links full list of social justice messages Suns players are wearing.

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[JCSunsfan]

After four months off, it’s basically an off-season. Mini season going on here. Teams could be totally different.

 

[Mainstreet]

After four months off, it’s basically an off-season. Mini season going on here. Teams could be totally different.

It adds some mystery to the playoffs because teams will not be in mid-season form. There could be some upsets. Some teams may not even have all their players.

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the Suns could play the Wizards 8 times instead. Now I hope they don't beat us in the re-open.

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[Ronin]

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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If he’s not totally debilitated he should make a difference for the second squad

 

[Chaplin]

If he’s not totally debilitated he should make a difference for the second squad

A big, big difference IMO.

I'd be interested to see a Baynes/Kominsky front court.