2025 NBA Post-Season thread!!! - Page 45

Nomad · 05-13-2025, 02:19 PM

Brown might be a more hard-nosed, plug-in fit. He actually makes a half million more than Giannis.

And Boston fans would have something to look forward to. Tatum and Giannis leading next year's playoff squad.

asujbl · 05-13-2025, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Brown might be a more hard-nosed, plug-in fit. He actually makes a half million more than Giannis.

And Boston fans would have something to look forward to. Tatum and Giannis leading next year's playoff squad.

Which is why they can't trade for him - he can't make more - Tatum is identical

It's literally the only trade that works for Boston. Giannis for Tatum straight up

That's how the second apron works. Boston can't take back any salary at all

tjforce · 05-13-2025, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Which is why they can't trade for him - he can't make more - Tatum is identical

It's literally the only trade that works for Boston. Giannis for Tatum straight up

That's how the second apron works. Boston can't take back any salary at all

Yeah but rules only matter if you follow them.

That and I'm sure that the Bucks would be dying to trade Giannis for Jaylen Brown.

asujbl · 05-13-2025, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Yeah but rules only matter if you follow them.

That and I'm sure that the Bucks would be dying to trade Giannis for Jaylen Brown.

Haha well that's a different issue...

I also think Brown makes less, I didn't check his math, but it also wouldn't matter because Boston can't combine salaries. Those are the 2 big stipulations

It has to be an exact match if you're in the second apron

Cavs are in the same situation

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Brown might be a more hard-nosed, plug-in fit. He actually makes a half million more than Giannis.

And Boston fans would have something to look forward to. Tatum and Giannis leading next year's playoff squad.

Tatum? He will still be in rehab

bradjames12 · 05-13-2025, 07:27 PM

Not understanding why the Cavs went away from the paint but I'll take it as a Pacers fan.. should be an interesting 2nd half

mfw13 · 05-13-2025, 07:31 PM

Just a shame how many players are getting hurt, and the extent to which just staying healthy determines who is successful.

NBA has to do something....

fabiani12333 · 05-13-2025, 07:49 PM

You can feel the dread from Cavs fans in Cleveland.

fabiani12333 · 05-13-2025, 07:57 PM

Pacers pulling away now -- Mitchell in the locker room.

patchgenie · 05-13-2025, 07:57 PM

pretty much over. Cavs are down too much for Mitchell to come back

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:00 PM

Enjoy Cancun Cavs, Celtics are joining you soon. Get better at postseason not just being a regular season juggernaut

rhigh2390 · 05-13-2025, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta5

Enjoy Cancun Cavs, Celtics are joining you soon. Get better at postseason not just being a regular season juggernaut

Boston has less of am excuse as they've been tested. Cavs just weren't as good as what their record said. The East seems to have those teams often.

drobfan8 · 05-13-2025, 08:05 PM

The chickens have come home to roost.

The 2 fan bases that have talked the most smack this season have been destroyed by teams that are just tougher pretty much.

Cavs and Cs going out with a whimper.

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Boston has less of am excuse as they've been tested. Cavs just weren't as good as what their record said. The East seems to have those teams often.

Boston just love to choke. It's what they do best

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

The chickens have come home to roost.

The 2 fan bases that have talked the most smack this season have been destroyed by teams that are just tougher pretty much.

Cavs and Cs going out with a whimper.

Hell yea, sit down be HUMBLE

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by escapegoat

i thought the cavs problem was JB Bickerstaff?

Their problem is that they dont have winner mentality. They'll prob win 60 next regular season only to be bounced early again

Scottish Punk · 05-13-2025, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by escapegoat

i thought the cavs problem was JB Bickerstaff?

They seem to live and die on Mitchell's shooting. Mobley is an excellent, consistent player. I thought Hunter would be better, he is just quiet/passive.

hxcmilkshake · 05-13-2025, 08:38 PM

Big time frauds. Garland may as well be on the bench, he's worthless. Hope they enjoyed their 60 wins unless they get some toughness they won't sniff it next year.

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Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Turns out a somewhat healthy Cavs team absolutely wipes the floor with the Pacers.....

Nice to see so much Johnny Furphy on the home court.

What's your excuse now big dog? Time for a break

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:40 PM

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Cavs in 6.

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Couldn't even get to 6. Ouch

tjforce · 05-13-2025, 08:43 PM

You strap your franchise to a career loser like Donovan Mitchell, you let loser results.

Evan Mobley deserves to go to a real city.

coltsnsox07 · 05-13-2025, 08:43 PM

That over rated Pacer looks really good. Damn!

Delta5 · 05-13-2025, 08:43 PM

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Healthy Cavs and they don't.

All time meltdown by the Cavs.

Whats your excuse now? Healthy coaching staff?

al3xmac10 · 05-13-2025, 08:45 PM

WOW @ Conference Finals.

Pacers vs Knicks (most probably)

Thunder/Nuggets vs Wolves (most probably)

Scottish Punk · 05-13-2025, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

Big time frauds. Garland may as well be on the bench, he's worthless. Hope they enjoyed their 60 wins unless they get some toughness they won't sniff it next year.

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They need to swap Garland for a better scorer. I like Strus as a spot shooter. Jerome stinks. Mobley seems better to be the defensive anchor and third scorer. Just Mitchell putting up 30 shots. If he is on, they win. If not, no Bueno.

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,868 drobfan8 drobfan8	The chickens have come home to roost. The 2 fan bases that have talked the most smack this season have been destroyed by teams that are just tougher pretty much. Cavs and Cs going out with a whimper. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,657	You strap your franchise to a career loser like Donovan Mitchell, you let loser results. Evan Mobley deserves to go to a real city. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

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al3xmac10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 13,508 al3xmac10	WOW @ Conference Finals. Pacers vs Knicks (most probably) Thunder/Nuggets vs Wolves (most probably) __________________ Instagram: al3xmac10 Always looking for rare Shohei Ohtani 2018 autos & [Ichiro 2016 Topps Now #154 Inscription Auto /10]

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Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Brown might be a more hard-nosed, plug-in fit. He actually makes a half million more than Giannis. And Boston fans would have something to look forward to. Tatum and Giannis leading next year's playoff squad.

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mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,886	Just a shame how many players are getting hurt, and the extent to which just staying healthy determines who is successful. NBA has to do something....

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fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 13,074	You can feel the dread from Cavs fans in Cleveland.

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fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 13,074	Pacers pulling away now -- Mitchell in the locker room.

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patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,071 americansportscards	pretty much over. Cavs are down too much for Mitchell to come back

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Delta5 Banned Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 3,413	Enjoy Cancun Cavs, Celtics are joining you soon. Get better at postseason not just being a regular season juggernaut

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hxcmilkshake Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Apopka FL Posts: 11,586 hxcmilkshake	Big time frauds. Garland may as well be on the bench, he's worthless. Hope they enjoyed their 60 wins unless they get some toughness they won't sniff it next year. Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk

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coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,427	That over rated Pacer looks really good. Damn!