The 2019-2020 Around the NBA thread

[Ronin]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies and former No. 4 pick Josh Jackson have agreed for him not to join the team in training camp, and start the season in the NBA G League.

 

[Ronin]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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1m

Sources: Josh Jackson won't report to training camp and will begin training for the next few weeks to play in G League with Memphis Hustle -- designed for him to earn opportunity with Grizzlies.

 

[Ronin]

Jackson will not even join the rebuilding Grizzlies in training camp, and Charania adds the decision is “designed for him to earn opportunity” with the Grizzlies.

On July 3, Phoenix traded Jackson, point guard De’Anthony Melton and two second-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for veteran shooter Kyle Korver and second-year point guard Jevon Carter.

https://arizonasports.com/story/209...n-to-start-season-on-grizzlies-g-league-team/

 

[Hoop Head]

All the talent in the world and he's pissing it away. I guess it could be worse, he could be looking great in Memphis and make the Suns look really bad for giving up on him early. He's been in the league 2 years and he's not even taking part in an NBA training camp this offseason. I don't think anyone could have foreseen he'd end up like this.

 

[Mainstreet]

The G-League is where Jackson belonged early in his career. I think the Grizzlies are making the right decision.

It's easier for them to put the #4 pick in the G-League than the team that drafted him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Players can say it better than anyone else.

"There's a lot of stuff that's out there, it's just how deep you want to read into it," Butler said at his introductory press conference. "I don't think I'm that bad of a guy. I'm not an cornholio like everybody thinks that I am."

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1842642

 

[elindholm]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania
Sources: The Memphis Grizzlies and former No. 4 pick Josh Jackson have agreed for him not to join the team in training camp

LOL

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm not liking what they are experimenting with in the G-League... the one shot foul.

This is from ESPN:

The NBA G League is experimenting this season with a new rule under which trips to the free throw line will include only a single foul shot that will be worth one, two or three points depending on the nature of the foul leading to the attempt, officials told ESPN.

It marks the latest move -- in both the G League and the NBA -- to improve game flow and reduce the length of games. Officials estimate that moving to a "one foul shot for all the points" model will shave between six and eight minutes off each G League game, said Brad Walker, head of basketball operations for the league.

By Zach LoweESPN Senior Writer

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27707068/g-league-experiment-single-foul-shot


I'm not quite sure why they think NBA games are too long.

 

[gimpy]

Do away with all of the time outs and clock stoppages especially under two minutes, to shorten the game time. Not the one shot fouls. That will just make them foul more barring other penalties.

 

[Mainstreet]

Do away with all of the time outs and clock stoppages especially under two minutes, to shorten the game time. Not the one shot fouls. That will just make them foul more barring other penalties.

I agree, limiting timeouts under the two minute mark would help.

Actually the one shot foul would not apply under the two minute mark under the experimental G-League rule.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Do away with all of the time outs and clock stoppages especially under two minutes, to shorten the game time. Not the one shot fouls. That will just make them foul more barring other penalties.

What?!? It would dissuade fouling as it’s easier to make a single FT for 2 or 3 points than it is to hit 2 FTs for 2 points or 3 FTs for three points.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I'm not liking what they are experimenting with in the G-League... the one shot foul.

This is from ESPN:

The NBA G League is experimenting this season with a new rule under which trips to the free throw line will include only a single foul shot that will be worth one, two or three points depending on the nature of the foul leading to the attempt, officials told ESPN.

It marks the latest move -- in both the G League and the NBA -- to improve game flow and reduce the length of games. Officials estimate that moving to a "one foul shot for all the points" model will shave between six and eight minutes off each G League game, said Brad Walker, head of basketball operations for the league.

By Zach LoweESPN Senior Writer

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27707068/g-league-experiment-single-foul-shot


I'm not quite sure why they think NBA games are too long.

I don't like it either.

If you really wanted to make it interesting, just give the fouled player a free shot from wherever the foul was committed--layup for a layup, three pointer for a three pointer. Whatever. That would make all those games of around the world that you played as a kid worthwhile.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I haven't heard the reasoning for this decision other than some of the measurements were off the wall and the NBA decided to clean it up.

I'm guessing the growing importance of sports reference sites and the move towards advanced stats played a role.

I'm just guessing but I suspect it's related to sports betting - full disclosure and all that.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I don't like it either.

If you really wanted to make it interesting, just give the fouled player a free shot from wherever the foul was committed--layup for a layup, three pointer for a three pointer. Whatever. That would make all those games of around the world that you played as a kid worthwhile.

They should take a page from Harry Potter's world - regardless of score, the first team to shoot and make a free throw wins the game. I figure most contests will end in the first few minutes so with a 2 hour time slot that should give them just enough time to squeeze in 117 minutes worth of commercials.

 

[Yuma]

I liked it in the 3 man league this year. They had the 1 free throw counted for 2 on a fouled shot. I hate watching multiple free throws. Hit one, or not, and move on. I like the one and one free throws. Miss your first, you don't get the second.

 

[Mainstreet]

According to reports, Spencer Dinwiddie is having problems using his contract in what is described as a digital investment vehicle.

“According to recent reports, Spencer Dinwiddie intends to sell investors a ‘tokenized security’ that will be backed by his player contract. The described arrangement is prohibited by the C.B.A., which provides that ‘no player shall assign or otherwise transfer to any third party his right to receive compensation from the team under his uniform player contract.’ ”

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...nwiddie-From-Turning-Contract-Into-Investment

 

[Ronin]

Sources: Erik Spoelstra agrees to long-term Miami Heat extension
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...oelstra-agrees-long-term-miami-heat-extension

 

[Mainstreet]

I didn't realize Anthony Bennett is still around. It looks like he will be with the Rockets G-League.

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[JCSunsfan]

I didn't realize Anthony Bennett is still around. It looks like he will be with the Rockets G-League.

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Gotta give him credit. He keeps at it, regardless of the flopped pick label attached to him. It takes a certain amount of mental fortitude not to take your millions, put your tail between your legs and disappear.

 

[Ronin]

Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater)
9/30/19, 11:41 AM
The Warriors already ruling Klay Thompson out until at least the All-Star break means he'll miss at least the first 55 games.

 

[Carolinacacti]

Gotta give him credit. He keeps at it, regardless of the flopped pick label attached to him. It takes a certain amount of mental fortitude not to take your millions, put your tail between your legs and disappear.

He played some games for NAZ, nothing wrong with his game. Its his heart and not hustle en every play.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gotta give him credit. He keeps at it, regardless of the flopped pick label attached to him. It takes a certain amount of mental fortitude not to take your millions, put your tail between your legs and disappear.

Yes. Have to give Bennett credit. He was the #1 pick and he does not balk at going to the G-League.

Perhaps the same with Josh Jackson but Bennett is further removed from the NBA.

 

[Hoop Head]

Yes. Have to give Bennett credit. He was the #1 pick and he does not balk at going to the G-League.

Perhaps the same with Josh Jackson but Bennett is further removed from the NBA.

I think the only reason Jackson is going to the G-League is because he's still got his NBA contract. If he were cut like Bennett has been, multiple times, and then went to the G-League, I'd give him credit for doing the work to get back to the league. Right now, his assignment to the G-League could very well be his last stop on his way to the unemployment office.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think the only reason Jackson is going to the G-League is because he's still got his NBA contract. If he were cut like Bennett has been, multiple times, and then went to the G-League, I'd give him credit for doing the work to get back to the league. Right now, his assignment to the G-League could very well be his last stop on his way to the unemployment office.

Josh Jackson could have probably refused to go to the G-League but he is smart enough to realize that this may be his best chance to stick in the NBA as you point out. Next season is a team option.

Bennett is just happy to have a chance to make an NBA team.

 

[BC867]

Marcus Morris is still making enemies around the league. I am so glad we got ride of both of them.

https://sports.yahoo.com/gregg-popo...ure-that-left-spurs-blindsided-032132149.html