The OFFICIAL 2023 NBA Season Thread - Page 143

Nomad · 02-08-2023, 11:56 AM

They are talking Duarte for Bones now.

sportzluvr1 · 02-08-2023, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

They are talking Duarte for Bones now.

Crowded backcourt in Indy, no?

I think Bones can be a legitimate starter in this league.

rhigh2390 · 02-08-2023, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Lakers were 33-49 last year with the same core three guys. IDK what y'all are expecting ... it's been a mess for a while now.

Same thoughts about last season though too.... How do you have 3 top 75 guys of all time and you struggle to make the playoffs??

indyguy · 02-08-2023, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

They are talking Duarte for Bones now.

Why? Bones is the better talent.

Unless Toronto jumps in as a third team, I don't see this helping either team.

GOATcards · 02-08-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

LeCCP

finally a legit criticism, forgot about that one somehow

GOATcards · 02-08-2023, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Same thoughts about last season though too.... How do you have 3 top 75 guys of all time and you struggle to make the playoffs??

https://dunksandthrees.com/epm

go down to below the part that scrolls, click on "LAL"

blackandgold · 02-08-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

This is incredible. I thought they were close.

ADs reaction... or lack of reaction when LeBron broke the record

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRGbFh85/

Totally missed this last night Dang I thought they were friends lol

brothertona · 02-08-2023, 04:04 PM

I don't hate it. It's not a huge needle mover but I think both are solid fits for the Lakers.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...aTXblWSeP9LGsg

pingbling23 · 02-08-2023, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

I don't hate it. It's not a huge needle mover but I think both are solid fits for the Lakers.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...aTXblWSeP9LGsg

It makes the lakers better so I’m for it. Ham and Westbrook got into in the locker room at halftime. It’s time to move on. His turnovers last night at the worst possible times were a momentum killer. It’s like he has to do 2 bad things every time he does something good. His energy is hard to match but he just doesn’t have the other intangibles anymore.

brothertona · 02-08-2023, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

It makes the lakers better so I’m for it. Ham and Westbrook got into in the locker room at halftime. It’s time to move on. His turnovers last night at the worst possible times were a momentum killer. It’s like he has to do 2 bad things every time he does something good. His energy is hard to match but he just doesn’t have the other intangibles anymore.

They should actually be a salary cap team as well as they would have bird rights for Russell.

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daeve · 02-08-2023, 05:23 PM

it's not during big minutes yet, but Isaac's defense looks like it's really back - just smothers Randle and frustrates the heck outta him.

https://streamable.com/ai4t7t

brothertona · 02-08-2023, 08:16 PM

Lightly protected 1st , damn Lakers crushed it.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/st...sM_Zuq1eB9jMUw

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ninjacookies · 02-08-2023, 08:21 PM

D-Lo is a massive upgrade over Shroodur. Having a career year behind the 3 point line. Welcome back.

Beasley also a sharp shooter offering nice defensive depth. Vanderbilt a monster on the boards.

Now just need a Bron 2024 democratic nomination and we really cookin' with BO Vitriol© gas.

Dame · 02-08-2023, 08:41 PM

WOW. I'm impressed. Dang. Finally some Shooting and # a 4 that hustles and excels in the dunker spot.

Rui and Vando fighting for those minutes. Lakers finally got some depth.

There's still one more trade to make I think. Lakers still got a glut of guards.

Kingofkings1281 · 02-08-2023, 08:44 PM

The Lakers came out way ahead on this one.

packman80 · 02-08-2023, 08:52 PM

La will still get bounced in 1st round.

NeedChapmans · 02-08-2023, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

La will still get bounced in 1st round.

It would be pretty surprising if they made the playoffs at all. The schedule is very unforgiving down the stretch and it would be a small miracle if they cracked the top 8 IMHO.

NeedChapmans · 02-08-2023, 08:57 PM

Rusty ... have you ever had the chance to see a game in Salt Lake? You're gonna love it / perfect town for Russ. Will fit right in and dominate.

Dame · 02-08-2023, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

La will still get bounced in 1st round.

I think they're a very dangerous low seed if they make the playoffs. Still ways to go but the Top 3 seed looks mid to me.

Scottie Pippen Jr and Malik Beasley are now teammates. That locker room talk is gonna be messy.

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Rusty ... have you ever had the chance to see a game in Salt Lake? You're gonna love it / perfect town for Russ. Will fit right in and dominate.

Chicago will pursue Russ once he secures a buyout with the Jazz.

SDcardguy24 · 02-08-2023, 09:12 PM

Not a bad return for dumping WB & only one of the 1st rounders. Okay for Jazz too. Not really sure what the Wolves are trying to do though.

daeve · 02-08-2023, 09:13 PM

solid trade for Pelinka, almost surprised Ainge let both Beasley and Vando go for only 1 1st.

SDcardguy24 · 02-08-2023, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dame

Scottie Pippen Jr and Malik Beasley are now teammates. That locker room talk is gonna be messy.

Damn I forgot all about that

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Originally Posted by Dame

Chicago will pursue Russ once he secures a buyout with the Jazz.

Sounds like the Clips would be interested too now that the John Wall experiment looks to be over.

JustinVerlander07 · 02-08-2023, 09:23 PM

The problem for the Lakers is this move doesn't really move them any closer to a title contender. They did improve their depth, but what did they really do? Go from a play-in team to maybe the 5-6 seed?

oldgoldy97 · 02-08-2023, 09:24 PM

Lakers now have three former Wolves’ starters.

What could possibly go wrong?

oldgoldy97 · 02-08-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Not a bad return for dumping WB & only one of the 1st rounders. Okay for Jazz too. Not really sure what the Wolves are trying to do though.

The Wolves were trying to get rid of D’Lo.

Are people just looking at his averages?

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02-08-2023, 08:57 PM	#3568
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02-08-2023, 09:23 PM	#3573
JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,766 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	The problem for the Lakers is this move doesn't really move them any closer to a title contender. They did improve their depth, but what did they really do? Go from a play-in team to maybe the 5-6 seed? __________________ Collecting Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Miz, Jey Uso, Kelani Jordan, Macho Man, WWE "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

02-08-2023, 11:56 AM	#3551
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	They are talking Duarte for Bones now.

02-08-2023, 04:04 PM	#3558
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,940 brothertona1	I don't hate it. It's not a huge needle mover but I think both are solid fits for the Lakers. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1...aTXblWSeP9LGsg

02-08-2023, 05:23 PM	#3561
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,135 accrules	it's not during big minutes yet, but Isaac's defense looks like it's really back - just smothers Randle and frustrates the heck outta him. https://streamable.com/ai4t7t

02-08-2023, 08:16 PM	#3562
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,940 brothertona1	Lightly protected 1st , damn Lakers crushed it. https://twitter.com/shamscharania/st...sM_Zuq1eB9jMUw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-08-2023, 08:41 PM	#3564
Dame Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3,482	WOW. I'm impressed. Dang. Finally some Shooting and # a 4 that hustles and excels in the dunker spot. Rui and Vando fighting for those minutes. Lakers finally got some depth. There's still one more trade to make I think. Lakers still got a glut of guards.

02-08-2023, 08:52 PM	#3566
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,928	La will still get bounced in 1st round.

02-08-2023, 09:12 PM	#3570
SDcardguy24 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,261	Not a bad return for dumping WB & only one of the 1st rounders. Okay for Jazz too. Not really sure what the Wolves are trying to do though.

02-08-2023, 09:13 PM	#3571
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,135 accrules	solid trade for Pelinka, almost surprised Ainge let both Beasley and Vando go for only 1 1st.

02-08-2023, 09:24 PM	#3574
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49,819	Lakers now have three former Wolves’ starters. What could possibly go wrong?