If there was no pause last season, I don't see why there would be a pause this season. I bet they just carry on and postpone games when necessary.
Delta/Omicron would be one difference. The other would be trying to preserve the Christmas TV schedule - the unofficial opening day of the NBA. A short pause could help if the players stayed home, not so much if they hit the club.If there was no pause last season, I don't see why there would be a pause this season. I bet they just carry on and postpone games when necessary.
Half of the Chicago Bulls were at Hollywood Hard Rock last Friday the night before they played the Heat. The players, nor many others who would normally be out, are staying home.Delta/Omicron would be one difference. The other would be trying to preserve the Christmas TV schedule - the unofficial opening day of the NBA. A short pause could help if the players stayed home, not so much if they hit the club.
I can't imagine there is one past or present NBA player that likes Skip Bayless.
Great artists often go unrecognized in their timeI can't imagine there is one past or present NBA player that likes Skip Bayless.
ESPN boxscores are rarely accurate during gamesI am so fucking confused. I just tuned into the Golden State/Knicks game, and they are talking about Curry breaking the record. He needed 2 coming into the game, but according to ESPN's boxscore, he has 2. But there is a story on the bottom of ESPN saying he hit his third at 7:33 of the 1st quarter?
Skip is the perfect caricature of an old, angry "get off my lawn" curmudgeonGreat artists often go unrecognized in their time
I'm not going to say that I had CLE at 18-12 but I did mention pre-season that Rubio said that this Cavs team was the best defensive team he ever played on so I thought they'd be competitive night-in, night-out.If you had the Cavs effectively tied with Phoenix and significantly ahead of the Heat, Bucks, and Nets in the Port Cellar pool … come up and collect your prize.
Wow, that's an amazing finish.SGA made an off-balance 35 foot jumper to tie the game between OKC and New Orleans with a second to play. Then Devonte Graham made a three-quarters-court shot to win it for the Pels.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6xV80Vo4z4
He's only shooting 33% from three this season so he really isn't that good yet, but I remain impressed with his footwork and how good his offensive stuff looks, even if the ball isn't going through the hoop.
He’s a very good shooter right now. His problem is shot selection that drags down his numbers. Or maybe that’s what you meant I’m not sure.He's only shooting 33% from three this season so he really isn't that good yet, but I remain impressed with his footwork and how good his offensive stuff looks, even if the ball isn't going through the hoop.
He reminds me of Harden or Luka where they are fundamentally good shooters, but shoot low percentages due to usage/degree of difficulty. The thing with Ant Man is that I think he is shooting way too many threes, and for a guy with his handle, footwork, athleticism and strength, it's a crime he is only averaging 3.5 FTA per game.He’s a very good shooter right now. His problem is shot selection that drags down his numbers. Or maybe that’s what you meant I’m not sure.
Indeed.He reminds me of Harden or Luka where they are fundamentally good shooters, but shoot low percentages due to usage/degree of difficulty. The thing with Ant Man is that I think he is shooting way too many threes, and for a guy with his handle, footwork, athleticism and strength, it's a crime he is only averaging 3.5 FTA per game.
He's shooting .360 from 3 now. Amazing what 1 game can do.He's only shooting 33% from three this season so he really isn't that good yet, but I remain impressed with his footwork and how good his offensive stuff looks, even if the ball isn't going through the hoop.
I had to look this up because I thought there was no way it was true. It's still SSS season I guess!He's shooting .360 from 3 now. Amazing what 1 game can do.
Edwards is going to be awesome.
good call on the CAVs, there were a few of you around here that liked the CAVs preseason (CC/HRB also?)I'm not going to say that I had CLE at 18-12 but I did mention pre-season that Rubio said that this Cavs team was the best defensive team he ever played on so I thought they'd be competitive night-in, night-out.
Obviously, drafting Mobley has really allowed them to play the 3-big lineup and cause huge problems for other teams. JJ Reddick apparently believes that he could be a future DPOY. https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2021/12/09/jj-redick-evan-mobley-is-a-future-defensive-player-of-the-year/
Jackie Mac made a point on the last Simmons podcast that the Cavs basically got Allen for a low first round pick because Brooklyn didn't have a spot for him because they felt obligated to play DeAndre Jordan in order to maintain the Durant/Kyrie relationship. Now you have a situation where Allen is thriving in Cleveland, Kyrie isn't playing for Brooklyn, and Jordan was sent out of town.good call on the CAVs, there were a few of you around here that liked the CAVs preseason (CC/HRB also?)
Allen is playing great (better than TL), nice trade last season/follow-up signing.
Seems like Sexton may not be in their future, maybe having his RFA rights is worth Schroder if CAVs go full GFIN mode and C's spiral.
I think Houston could have kept Allen in the Harden deal.Jackie Mac made a point on the last Simmons podcast that the Cavs basically got Allen for a low first round pick because Brooklyn didn't have a spot for him because they felt obligated to play DeAndre Jordan in order to maintain the Durant/Kyrie relationship. Now you have a situation where Allen is thriving in Cleveland, Kyrie isn't playing for Brooklyn, and Jordan was sent out of town.
Couldn’t be a better example of how NBA politics work when building a team.Jackie Mac made a point on the last Simmons podcast that the Cavs basically got Allen for a low first round pick because Brooklyn didn't have a spot for him because they felt obligated to play DeAndre Jordan in order to maintain the Durant/Kyrie relationship. Now you have a situation where Allen is thriving in Cleveland, Kyrie isn't playing for Brooklyn, and Jordan was sent out of town.
I was high on the Allen signing even in today’s game bc he is so active and not simply a plodder and I’ve always loved Garland……..but no, I did not have them as the 4th best team in the league.good call on the CAVs, there were a few of you around here that liked the CAVs preseason (CC/HRB also?)
Allen is playing great (better than TL), nice trade last season/follow-up signing.
Seems like Sexton may not be in their future, maybe having his RFA rights is worth Schroder if CAVs go full GFIN mode and C's spiral.
He already flops like half the Liverpool squad so the buy-in is clearly there.I noticed Lebron wore a Penguins jersey to the arena last night. Representing Fenway Sports Group.
Bettors haven't caught up with CLE yet as they are league best 23-7 against the spread. https://sports.yahoo.com/nb-as-biggest-surprise-for-bettors-by-far-has-been-the-red-hot-cleveland-cavaliers-221625749.html. I assume at some point bettors will overreact and that number is going to start going the other way.Couldn’t be a better example of how NBA politics work when building a team.
I was high on the Allen signing even in today’s game bc he is so active and not simply a plodder and I’ve always loved Garland……..but no, I did not have them as the 4th best team in the league.
Mobley/Allen are great, active defenders (that can play big minutes). Same with Rubio/OkoroBettors haven't caught up with CLE yet as they are league best 23-7 against the spread. https://sports.yahoo.com/nb-as-biggest-surprise-for-bettors-by-far-has-been-the-red-hot-cleveland-cavaliers-221625749.html. I assume at some point bettors will overreact and that number is going to start going the other way.
Article also says that CLE has the league's lowest FG% against on shots inside 5 feet. I guess having three 7-footers(-ish) can really protect the rim.
I've not watched any of their games - no time - but I'm guessing that Markkanen is fine on the perimeter as his length allows him some margin for error. And as for being taken down low, having Allen and Mobley in back of him really helps.Markkanen/Love are bad defenders (although I'm sure there are some pairing #s that will make LM's defense look better over 21 games). Cedi/Love give them some nice bench shooting where their defense won't get as exposed
Sucks Sexton got injured.I've not watched any of their games - no time - but I'm guessing that Markkanen is fine on the perimeter as his length allows him some margin for error. And as for being taken down low, having Allen and Mobley in back of him really helps.
Interesting team; a lot like NYK last year will be interested in seeing if they have enough offense to go deeper into the playoffs.
The NYK magic carpet is an excellent compI've not watched any of their games - no time - but I'm guessing that Markkanen is fine on the perimeter as his length allows him some margin for error. And as for being taken down low, having Allen and Mobley in back of him really helps.
Interesting team; a lot like NYK last year will be interested in seeing if they have enough offense to go deeper into the playoffs.
I’m not saying that he would fix the wing deficiency, but would you trade Schroder for Sexton?Windhorst was on the Lowe Post and was talking about Sexton and how his injury impacts his future role on his team. I think a lot of people would agree that Sexton's NBA future is probably as like a Jordan Clarkson type player, coming off the bench for a good team and getting the green light to shoot. For a guy that was a high pick and a five star recruit, it might be hard to convince him that is his best role, especially given that he averaged 24 ppg last season, and probably in his mind thinks himself as a future All-NBA guy. I don't know if Cleveland will be able to put him in that role; it's really hard for guys to thrive like that on the teams that drafted them after they already tried to "build" around him as their top star. They almost need a fresh start to get in that role; and you can look at Clarkson, Jamaal Crawford, Lou Williams, Schroeder, etc. It took them going to new teams to really thrive in that role.
He's not a PG and it's really tough to play in today's NBA with two 6-1" guards, even if you have a wall of seven footers behind them. Sexton's not a useless NBA player, but he probably isn't a starting player in the NBA because he isn't a PG, and doesn't do enough outside of scoring and doesn't have the size to share the floor with another small player. He'd need to be on the right team; with a taller natural PG who can guard wings.
The problem with the Cavs is they have no wings, and it's really hard to win in the NBA without those. Okoro has no offensive game. Osman can do some things but is best served working against bench players. Lamar Stevens, Denzel Valentine, Dean Wade, Dylan Windler; those aren't really guys you expect to do much in a playoff series. They will need to make a trade or maybe get super lucky on the buyout market to try and improve their wing situation. Not sure who they trade; but Sexton would theoretically be the most expendable young asset you could theoretically get something good coming back.
This is what Koby had to say about Sexton pre- injury. Things may have changed with the injury and their play. I suggested a Sexton/Schroder swap yesterdayI’m not saying that he would fix the wing deficiency, but would you trade Schroder for Sexton?
Goddamn. I should really watch more basketball.SGA made an off-balance 35 foot jumper to tie the game between OKC and New Orleans with a second to play. Then Devonte Graham made a three-quarters-court shot to win it for the Pels.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6xV80Vo4z4
Koby may say what he wants, but can he afford to pay Sexton after next year, lose him for nothing, or go through the rest of this season without adding to his roster?This is what Koby had to say about Sexton pre- injury. Things may have changed with the injury and their play. I suggested a Sexton/Schroder swap yesterday
fair commentKoby may say what he wants, but can he afford to pay Sexton after next year, lose him for nothing, or go through the rest of this season without adding to his roster?
I have begun to look at Schroder as a placeholder to be flipped for value that extends beyond this season. Do you have any targets for the Fournier TPE ($17.1M), perhaps as a third team to absorb a salary and help facilitate a deal for others (with sweeteners coming our way)?fair comment
I have a high opinion of Schroder. He could definitely help a contender. If the C's finish December under .500, I'd like to see Brad explore dealing DS for at least a 1st or a good young/controlled player (that aren't part of the top8 rotation of said contender). They could be kept or used as part of a bigger deal to grab our White Whale/3rd star.
The names I'd toss out: CLE/Sexton, CHI/White, ATL/Reddish, DEN/Hyland+, GSW/Moody
Yea, I guess they keep DS if they can be in the top 6 of the EC? .500 is purgatory this season and that's all they have been so far.I have begun to look at Schroder as a placeholder to be flipped for value that extends beyond this season. Do you have any targets for the Fournier TPE ($17.1M), perhaps as a third team to absorb a salary and help facilitate a deal for others (with sweeteners coming our way)?
I’m wondering if we’re more likely to absorb some level of bad contract (Pat Beverley, Thaddeus Young, etc.) to help facilitate a larger deal and collect an asset for doing business. There would be a certain irony in acquiring Sexton for Schroder and two seconds for the TPE, bringing closure to the Irving and Fournier deals.Haven't given the Fournier TPE much thought. Probably has to be used with a team in blow-up mode ala Orlando last season. May net someone like Wood from Houston so Tilman Fertitta can line his pockets while just taking a pick/kids (1st + Nesmith)
I think the Wolves like Pat BevI’m wondering if we’re more likely to absorb some level of bad contract (Pat Beverley, Thaddeus Young, etc.) to help facilitate a larger deal and collect an asset for doing business. There would be a certain irony in acquiring Sexton for Schroder and two seconds for the TPE, bringing closure to the Irving and Fournier deals.