Arena The NBA Thread

Sad news for Blazers fans today. Kersey was my favorite player when I was growing up.

 

RIP Jerome Kersey. I met him once in an elevator in Milwaukee. He was super nice and he shook my hand.

Still trying to figure out the Knight for Carter-Williams deal. I really liked Knights game, but he was probably going to take off after this year anyway. Saved cap space and Kidd will hopefully help MCW's game. T. Enis could develop as well.

 

Pat Riley Rules again.

 

Crazy trading transactions today. A summary:

Players lost:
Wizards: Andre Miller
Kings: Ramon Sessions
Blazers: Will Barton, Thomas Robinson Victor Claver, 2016 1st round pick
Nuggets: Arron Afflalo, Alonzo Gee, Javale McGee, 1st round draft pick
Nets: Kevin Garnett
Wolves: Thaddeus Young
Sixers: Rights to Cenk Akyol, Michael Carter-Williams, K.J. McDaniels, OKC's 2015 First Round Pick
Thunder: Reggie Jackson, Kendrick Perkins
Pistons: Kyle Singler, D.J. Augustin, Jonas Jerebko, Luigi Datome
Jazz: Enes Kanter, Steve Novak
Suns: Goran Dragic, Zoran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ennis, Miles Plumlee, Lakers’ 2015 1st round draft pick
Pelicans: John Salmons
Heat: Shawn Williams, Norris Cole, Danny Granger, 2017 and 2019 1st-round draft picks
Bucks: Brandon Knight
Celtics: Marcus Thornton, Tayshaun Prince, 2016 1st round draft pick
Rockets: Isiah Canaan, Alexy Schved, three second-round picks
Knicks: Pablo Prigioni

Players gained:
Wizards: Ramon Sessions
Kings: Andre Miller
Blazers: Arron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee
Nuggets: Will Barton, Victor Claver, Thomas Robinson, Blazers 2016 lottery-protected 1st round pick, OKC 2015 1st round pick
Nets: Thaddeus Young
Wolves: Kevin Garnett
Sixers: Javale McGee, Isiah Canaan, 1st round draft pick, Lakers’ 2015 1st round draft pick, 2nd round draft pick
Nuggets: Rights to Cenk Akyol
Thunder: Enes Kanter, Kyle Singler, D.J. Augustin, Steve Novak
Pistons: Reggie Jackson, Tayshaun Prince
Jazz: Kendrick Perkins
Suns: John Salmons, Norris Cole, Danny Granger, Brandon Knight, Marcus Thornton, 2016, 2017, and 2019 1st-round draft picks
Pelicans: Shawne Williams
Heat: Goran Dragic, Zoran Dragic
Bucks: Michael-Carter Williams, Tyler Ennis, Miles Plumlee
Celtics: Isaiah Thomas, Jonas Jerebko, Luigi Datome
Rockets: K.J. McDaniels, Pablo Prigioni
Knicks: Two second-round picks, Alexy Schved

At first glance, it seems like the Blazers, Bucks, Suns and Pistons all get better immediately. And maybe OKC gets better by subtraction. Going to be a real interesting second half to the season!

 

I just have no idea what Philadelphia is thinking on that MCW trade.

 

just... what?

 

why would they go after okafor when they already have noel and embiid

 

is MCW really that good? I mean his stats are gonna be padded playing with the rest of that team.

I kinda like what the 6ers are doing. better than faffing about in middle ground mediocrity for years on end. may aswell just roll the dice and see what happens. as a fan, at least you have that underlying hope that things will one day be really, really good... as opposed to just, average.

 

Because 76ers.

 

LloydChristmas - you continue to be, and will always be, my hero. I think this one runs a close second to your NFL Draft caper, but it's still amazing.[/quote]




ALSO HOLY **** TRADE DEADLINE

KG AND WIGGINS AND LAVINE

MORE REASONS TO RELISH IF THE HEAT GET ELIMINATED BY THE CAVS

MORE REASONS TO REGRET THIS POST WHEN THEY DON'T CAUSE IT'S CLEVELAND

 

At some point, though, shouldn't something give*? You know, draft quality talent and actually build the team around them, instead of a fire sale every few months for more draft picks and to ensure the tanking continues? I don't think a '15-'16 Sixers team that could only win 15-19 games is exactly the soundest of plans; it's really too bad the infrastructure isn't in place/there isn't enough support for a relegation-style system for the NBA... sure, sure, in such a scenario, the Lakers would currently be in the relegation zone, but at least avoiding that would add enough intrigue to remainder of this season.




*There is of course the possibility that I'm still quite bitter about the current Lakers malaise, and the prospects of them next year being just as putrid frightens me.

 

Perkins is a fantastic addition for the Cavs. Feel like the team is coming together really well to maximize my heartbreak.

 

I don't think he'll help all that much, but he won't be much of a negative impact either. So, essentially...



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Bosh gone for the season due to blood clots in his lungs.

 

that's really too bad. i would have like to see the Heat do well without lebron.

 

https://vine.co/v/OQ6KDP1ZDWO

 

Is it fair for me to expect the Lakers to be included during the 'In Memoriam' segment of tonight's Academy Awards?

 

I saw a bit recently that mentioned how certain people are genetically predisposed to be injured more than others, and I think it's safe to assume Derrick Rose is in that category.