2023-24 NBA Season Thread - Page 58

rhigh2390 · 10-26-2023, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

The worst thing about the Bulls is not how mediocre they are gonna be this year but how they managed to fail to get anything significant for DDR/Caruso last year.

That was the time to blow it up. Let Zach score 40 a game and tank to keep the pick. Now they are gonna walk out after a 35 win game season. Terrible job.

Standards are so low for us Bulls fans these days lol. I expect stuff getting blown up at the deadline and hopefully just go for a full rebuild.

yiguiri2002 · 10-26-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Standards are so low for us Bulls fans these days lol. I expect stuff getting blown up at the deadline and hopefully just go for a full rebuild.

They should have done that last year. We could have had:

- LaVine increased trade value
- 2023 lottery pick
- 2 more future lottery/1st rounders
- Vuc contract off the books
- Cap space

Now, even if we tank, I have no faith in the FO. Next few years are gonna suck big time.

rhigh2390 · 10-26-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

They should have done that last year. We could have had:

- LaVine increased trade value
- 2023 lottery pick
- 2 more future lottery/1st rounders
- Vuc contract off the books
- Cap space

Now, even if we tank, I have no faith in the FO. Next few years are gonna suck big time.

When was the last time the FO showed that we should have faith in them? lol

yiguiri2002 · 10-26-2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

When was the last time the FO showed that we should have faith in them? lol

Call me crazy but the early AKME days had me optimistic:

- Aggresive trade for Vuc (ended up backfiring but it was different)
- Lonzo, DDR and AC signings

Everything post Lonzo injury has been a disaster.

indyguy · 10-26-2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

OKC had the Bulls calling a players only meeting after the first game of the season

Donovan might not make it to Thanksgiving.

They did play the Wizards. I watched most of the first half and both teams were running like crazy. Fun game to watch... except having to listen to Quinn Buckner

Pacers currently have Buddy Hield coming off the bench. That's a great weapon for the second unit. Brown was a solid addition in the offseason.

Pacers are @Cleveland Saturday. Curious to see how that game goes.

Bad part for Cleveland is they have OKC on Friday night, then the Pacers on Saturday night.

The Accountant · 10-26-2023, 06:20 PM

Win or lose (most likely lmao) I'm so happy Sixers basketball and basketball in general is back.

Sixers were honestly really fun to watch prior to the Harden trade so I"m curious to see what Nurse can pull out of Maxey and Embiid. Ready for Springer, Melton, Bball Paul too.

daeve · 10-26-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

The worst thing about the Bulls is not how mediocre they are gonna be this year but how they managed to fail to get anything significant for DDR/Caruso last year.

That was the time to blow it up. Let Zach score 40 a game and tank to keep the pick. Now they are gonna walk out after a 35 win game season. Terrible job.

I'm sure they could've gotten something, I don't think they shopped them... which is maybe more wild.

Ferg1945 · 10-26-2023, 09:05 PM

I have a feeling Lillard is gonna be unstoppable this year.

drobfan8 · 10-26-2023, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

Win or lose (most likely lmao) I'm so happy Sixers basketball and basketball in general is back.

Sixers were honestly really fun to watch prior to the Harden trade so I"m curious to see what Nurse can pull out of Maxey and Embiid. Ready for Springer, Melton, Bball Paul too.

It's so enjoyable watching Embiid be so pedestrian.

bigjbasketball · 10-26-2023, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

I have a feeling Lillard is gonna be unstoppable this year.

That was one hell of a debut. The Bucks lose that game without Dame closing it in the 4th.

Saraste · 10-26-2023, 09:21 PM

I know it's just game 1, but Lillard on this Bucks team...

If they can stay healthy, they should win 60 games without trying too hard. I can't imagine too many nights where Giannis and Dame are both off their games. That will keep in them in just about every game. I am not a Bucks fan, but

gomiamigo · 10-26-2023, 09:23 PM

I mean the Bucks blew a 19pt lead over the 76ers to go down 8 before the refs bailed them out with at least 3 hilariously bad calls.

I really, really wouldn't be impressed yet. And Embiid didn't even play well other than stuffing Giannis at the rim. Twice.

Ferg1945 · 10-26-2023, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

That was one hell of a debut. The Bucks lose that game without Dame closing it in the 4th.

Dame is the closer. Dame can shoot from anywhere and is a great FT shooter.

Giannis would be dumb to challenge that.

Dame is the player the Bucks have been lacking the last 3-4 years. They tried Giannis, they tried Middleton.... its Dame.

The Accountant · 10-26-2023, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

I mean the Bucks blew a 19pt lead over the 76ers to go down 8 before the refs bailed them out with at least 3 hilariously bad calls.

I really, really wouldn't be impressed yet. And Embiid didn't even play well other than stuffing Giannis at the rim. Twice.

Embiid always starts out cold. He had almost zero preseason but I like his defensive playmaking. Coming out and losing by 1 against the hottest new team debut home crowd in the NBA, without Harden... already liking the Nick Nurse era.

The Accountant · 10-26-2023, 09:32 PM

For any bettors.... I got Lillard at +3400 odds for MVP on fanduel. Those odds will be a lot lower by the morning. Go get em boys. IMO worth the flyer at that price.

Already +2200 on DK

drobfan8 · 10-26-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

For any bettors.... I got Lillard at +3400 odds for MVP on fanduel. Those odds will be a lot lower by the morning. Go get em boys. IMO worth the flyer at that price.

Already +2200 on DK

Hard to bet a guy that's not the best player on his team.

Ferg1945 · 10-26-2023, 11:06 PM

Anthony Davis has scored in the 2nd half!!!

So far... LeBron has not

drobfan8 · 10-26-2023, 11:30 PM

19-3 to the Fakers this qtr.

Oh dear KD.

Edit.
KD turnover and foul. Yuck

Braswell10 · 10-26-2023, 11:39 PM

Lebrons Jame?

Braswell10 · 10-26-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Braswell10

Lebrons Jame?

Indeed

Braswell10 · 10-26-2023, 11:48 PM

Basketball forum is dead.

hermanotarjeta · 10-27-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Braswell10

Basketball forum is dead.

Wake us up when the playoffs start.

ninjacookies · 10-27-2023, 12:14 AM

Just lol@thinking Nurk was an upgrade. They gone learn today.

Straight serb herb.

Fakers in 3 still looking good.

gomiamigo · 10-27-2023, 09:21 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQEaL2A6ZA

Giannis getting stuffed at the rim by the MVP.

indyguy · 10-27-2023, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQEaL2A6ZA

Giannis getting stuffed at the rim by the MVP.

The MVP flopping while getting his pocket picked:
https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38752307

10-26-2023, 06:20 PM	#1431
The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,956	Win or lose (most likely lmao) I'm so happy Sixers basketball and basketball in general is back. Sixers were honestly really fun to watch prior to the Harden trade so I"m curious to see what Nurse can pull out of Maxey and Embiid. Ready for Springer, Melton, Bball Paul too. __________________ Buying: Cole Hamels 1/1s

10-26-2023, 09:21 PM	#1436
Saraste Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sound Asleep Posts: 18,908 kesscards	I know it's just game 1, but Lillard on this Bucks team... If they can stay healthy, they should win 60 games without trying too hard. I can't imagine too many nights where Giannis and Dame are both off their games. That will keep in them in just about every game. I am not a Bucks fan, but __________________ The strange looks I get from customers at shows when they are selling and I ask for NASCAR! Which is the most accurate voice to read posts in: Saraste as a corpse - oldgoldy97 12/19/23

10-26-2023, 09:23 PM	#1437
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,954 esmoney gomiamigo	I mean the Bucks blew a 19pt lead over the 76ers to go down 8 before the refs bailed them out with at least 3 hilariously bad calls. I really, really wouldn't be impressed yet. And Embiid didn't even play well other than stuffing Giannis at the rim. Twice. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

10-26-2023, 09:32 PM	#1440
The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,956	For any bettors.... I got Lillard at +3400 odds for MVP on fanduel. Those odds will be a lot lower by the morning. Go get em boys. IMO worth the flyer at that price. Already +2200 on DK __________________ Buying: Cole Hamels 1/1s

10-26-2023, 11:30 PM	#1443
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,814 drobfan8 drobfan8	19-3 to the Fakers this qtr. Oh dear KD. Edit. KD turnover and foul. Yuck __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

10-26-2023, 09:05 PM	#1433
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	I have a feeling Lillard is gonna be unstoppable this year.

10-26-2023, 11:06 PM	#1442
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	Anthony Davis has scored in the 2nd half!!! So far... LeBron has not

10-26-2023, 11:39 PM	#1444
Braswell10 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 9,472 o7star	Lebrons Jame?

10-26-2023, 11:48 PM	#1446
Braswell10 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 9,472 o7star	Basketball forum is dead.

10-27-2023, 12:14 AM	#1448
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,658	Just lol@thinking Nurk was an upgrade. They gone learn today. Straight serb herb. Fakers in 3 still looking good. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

10-27-2023, 09:21 AM	#1449
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,954 esmoney gomiamigo	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQEaL2A6ZA Giannis getting stuffed at the rim by the MVP. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards