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Utah Jazz nailed it:
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NBA 2016-2017 Season |OT| What do the Liberty Bell and Ben Simmons have in Common?
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LyleLanley
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Lionel Richie
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James Young had a Per 36 of 15 points and 12 rebounds last night shooting over 65% from the field. Are we witnessing the birth of a star?
sf2fanatic
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We need this season to end soon. We're only 5 back from playoffs
friskykillface
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Melo for Love
Lionel Richie
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So Orlando somehow turned Victor Oladipo and the 11th pick overall into a much worse wing player and a low 1st round pick. No surprise the Magic suck.
My depressing prediction for the rest of the Sixers season, pick two:
Embiid will not play again this season.
Ben Simmons will not play at all this season.
Jahlil Okafor will not be traded by the deadline.
...If Embiid gets permanently hurt next year I think I'm going to have to take a long break from seriously following the NBA, though. Here's to hoping he's not as injury prone has he's been since college =/
Embiid will not play again this season.
Ben Simmons will not play at all this season.
Jahlil Okafor will not be traded by the deadline.
...If Embiid gets permanently hurt next year I think I'm going to have to take a long break from seriously following the NBA, though. Here's to hoping he's not as injury prone has he's been since college =/
True Savior
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If the Raptors had a decent 3, they would be pretty fun.
Damn.
I can't remember another game in recent memory where I've seen just about everyone on a team hitting threes from all over. I mean shit that was an impressive display of shooting, it was like NBA 2K with all the sliders up on the home team.
And yeah those rebounds..
I also have a sinking feeling that Embiid is going to eventually get surgery for his torn meniscus.
Not sure what to think about Simmons. Rumors are that his agent doesn't want him to play because he gets bonus money if he makes the all-rookie team and/or wins ROTY. The other theory is, with Embiid out, the tank is officially back on. (They should probably let the current team know about this though as they keep winning!)
As for Okafor, I think he will be dealt by the deadline but it is becoming obvious that Colangelo either overplayed his hand or was used by other GMs for leverage in other deals.
Not sure what to think about Simmons. Rumors are that his agent doesn't want him to play because he gets bonus money if he makes the all-rookie team and/or wins ROTY. The other theory is, with Embiid out, the tank is officially back on. (They should probably let the current team know about this though as they keep winning!)
As for Okafor, I think he will be dealt by the deadline but it is becoming obvious that Colangelo either overplayed his hand or was used by other GMs for leverage in other deals.
BlackGhost
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Love died on Valentine's Day ;_;
bonesmccoy
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I was just complaining to a friend at work about the Raptors not making any major moves, and this happens.
CreeperBlocks
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WE GOT IBAKA
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
I'm fine with us blowing the rest of the season. I don't think the Kings are going to end up with that horrible of a record, and who fucking knows about the Lakers pick. This draft is too deep at PG to not be in the top 5.
Ninja Scooter
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What a horrible series of trades for Orlando. Can Hennigan gift the Lakers Mario Hezonja before he gets shit canned please?
Martylepiaf
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I really hope Ibaka will stay this summer
Randolph Freelander
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Yes. As long as the injury is known and they can otherwise pass a physical examination (or if the other team just doesn't care) (see recent example of Birdman).
Ninja Scooter
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Cavs should just start coasting and waiting for the playoffs. No reason Bron should play more than 30 min per game from here on out.
At least we got something out of Ibaka I guess. The draft pick looks like it will be in the early 20s at best which is effectively a total crap shoot then. I know the salary structure of the NBA is shot to hell these days, but Ross doesn't scream $10m a year player to me with that production but I guess it is what it is. :|
At least Biyombo should get some more minutes now...might make his huge deal slightly more palatable.
:*( It's really sad how terribly we've been run. How have we managed to turn so many top draft picks into a totally nothing team? Dammit.
At least Biyombo should get some more minutes now...might make his huge deal slightly more palatable.
:*( It's really sad how terribly we've been run. How have we managed to turn so many top draft picks into a totally nothing team? Dammit.
Yes they can, unless something happens that cause the trade to be rescinded. See Montiejunas.
Ninja Scooter
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I had forgotten that the Magic signed Biyombo too. What a fucked up roster they constructed. You already have no idea what to do with Aaron Gordon, so you compound that by acquiring two guys with similar skill sets. They are wasting Gordon.
Thanks. Had no idea they traded Birdman.
I wonder if this will push them to make a big trade.
CreeperBlocks
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With Ross gone,this also means Norman Powell is free. I don't think the Raptors are totally done with trades, but we'll see. I don't think Ibaka will play tonight vs the Bulls.
I also still can't believe the Magic signed Biyombo for ALL that money. His playoff performance was Incredible under the circumstances he was dealt for Jonas being injured.
I also still can't believe the Magic signed Biyombo for ALL that money. His playoff performance was Incredible under the circumstances he was dealt for Jonas being injured.
Yep. Just stupid. But at least this should alleviate some of those issues.
Lionel Richie
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They can't do that, if they lose the number 1 seed and somehow manage to not reach the Finals this year it would make for some heavy drama in Cleveland.
Lionel Richie
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Noel to the Celtics. Come on Philly, trust the process!
Hm. I guess it's good that Rozier has some value. I don't think Ibaka would be the guy to put us over the top so I'm okay with passing on him. He's 27 going on 38.
Hyperactivity
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Really wanted ibaka for the rockets, but the raptors had too much depth and too many spare guards for the rockets to compete
Lol how about Okafor?
Can the C's lose in the finals and still get the first pick? That would be one hell of a season.
MetalFearSolid
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Well this depends on if we can re-sign Ibaka.
But Terrence Ross was on a decent contract.
We lost some 3 point shooting now which sucks
But Terrence Ross was on a decent contract.
We lost some 3 point shooting now which sucks
Lionel Richie
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I'm not a huge fan of Okafor and would only want him in an extreme buy low scenario, like that time when Danny gave up a bag of socks to Phoenix for IT. Besides, Noel just makes more sense.
I'd settle for losing in the conference finals to the
Wizards
you do realize Ibaka is shooting better than Ross from deep this season correct?
You literally got a perfect swap with how many guards you had
with Lowry and Derozen running the back court.....Ibaka is now allowed free reign to basically shoot anywhere he wants
tiggerkiddo
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What are you doing Orlando?
Celtics have KO and Swedish Larry Bird. No need for Ibaka.
Melo in OKC would be neat but only because they're not going past the first round anyways. Can't imagine Russ and Melo working together very well