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I have greatly enjoyed Bucks’ fans being upset at the Pacers’ players for having fun winning
Haliburton could not be more of a frontrunner. Hits a three and is holding the pose in our face, then misses and he's complaining
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6-11 guys aren’t supposed to be able to split a high PNR and euro step into an and-1
This spin by Giannis deserves so much more love than I’ve seen it get
Lulls Obi into expecting a powerful backdown, just to get blown by on a beautiful speed move
There is so much nuance in finishing, and Giannis has been the best in the game for awhile at getting to the rim
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If I’m the Toronto Raptors, I aggressively pursue the following:
A Pascal Siakam trade to the Portland Trail Blazers centered around pick 3
An OG Anunoby AND pick 13 trade to the Charlotte Hornets for Pick 2.
Give me Scoot & Brandon Miller and let’s ride with Barnes + Poeltl
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Luka Doncic appears to have injured his ankle. Went off to the locker room on this loose ball play beside Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Rookies aren’t supposed to be able to see this pass, let alone deliver it
A perfect visual example of the value of size as a passer
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The Rockets are better than a lot of people think
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This spin by Giannis deserves so much more love than I’ve seen it get
Lulls Obi into expecting a powerful backdown, just to get blown by on a beautiful speed move
There is so much nuance in finishing, and Giannis has been the best in the game for awhile at getting to the rim
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Haven’t heard from those Jalen Green haters lately
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🧵 A thread on Bucks new head coach Adrian Griffin and some of the sets / actions they ran in their first preseason game!
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*some* Rockets fans
@_utilitysports
@healthyk9s
Coach doesn’t put the ball in the basket. If Green needs open positions under the basket then….. he is useless because every pro basketball player will convert those
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Jalen Green offensive rating - 111.3
Houston Rockets offensive rating - 112.4
Watching an entire fan base sell out on a 22-year old while the rest of the team is literally BAD on offense is insanity to me
1) this is why they needed James Harden
2) please have patience
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@sheridanhoops
Too bad it doesn’t work:
- fit-wise
- value-wise
- in any world where basketball is a sport
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Jaden Ivey this season is averaging 1.63 PPP out of isolation. The very best mark in the NBA
Unfortunately for Pistons fans, Monty Williams only allows his quickest player to isolate 0.6 possessions per game
Roughly two isolations for every three games for the former
#5
pick
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My pre-draft comp. for Cam Whitmore was Jaylen Brown
Let’s compare their rookie seasons ⬇️
Brown:
78 games
17.2 minutes
6.6 points
2.8 rebounds
0.8 assists
45.4/34.1/68.5 splits
Whitmore:
47 games
18.7 minutes
12.3 points
3.8 rebounds
0.7 assists
45.4/35.9/67.9 splits
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2024 5🌟 Flory Bidunga
@FBidunga
likely to announce his commitment to
@GoBearcatsMBB
relatively soon. Another big get for Cincinnati who also got Jizzle James yesterday
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Legendary stuff 🔥
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@DraftExpress
Having concerns about his portability to the modern NBA ≠ doubting he’s a great college player
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Footage on Amen Thompson’s “improving shot” (his own words) from his workout with the Portland Trail Blazers
Amen Thompson: “it was great seeing Dame [at the workout]. You know, we’re both from Oakland. That’s somebody I looked up to since I was younger so seeing him at the work out, it was good to see”
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In the name of “loyalty”:
- allows Portland to re-sign Jerami Grant under the notion Dame is staying
- requests trade the next day
- tries as hard as possible to limit the Blazers return / options
All this for a guy who never won a single Western Conference Finals game
If Damian Lillard lands with a team other than the Miami Heat, he won't report to training camp, per
@MarkG_Medina
"‘He just wouldn’t go,’ a person familiar with Lillard’s thinking told Sportsnaut. ‘He just wouldn’t report.'… ‘I don’t think the other team would trade for him…
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Bucks this season:
Under Adrian Griffin: 30-13 record
Under Joe Prunty: 2-1 record
Under Doc Rivers: 17-19 record
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Living the life 💯
Next step: working for an NBA franchise
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Remember when the
@NBA
suspended OJ Mayo for 2 years for violating the anti-drug program. Anything less than 2 years for Miles Bridges would be ridiculous and a terrible look for the NBA
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BREAKING: The Houston Rockets have agreed to a deal with free agent point guard Fred Van Vleet
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Really hope you can go show some love!
My first ever postgame player question was tonight for Rudy Gobert!
I asked Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert about his screen setting and how much pride he takes in creating advantage for his teammates:
His answer: ⬇️
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This Thunder-Hornets reunion had Davis Bertans looking like the uncle no one likes at a family gathering
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Trentyn Flowers is an excellent example of how rhythm positively impacts a young player
Flowers’ stats in games he has played over 18.5 minutes
16.3 pts PPG
6 rebounds
62% FG & 75% 3PT
+6 +/-
A lengthy, athletic wing with a ball handling skillset. Should be firmly in Round 1
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Since arriving as owner in Phoenix 4 months ago, Ishbia has traded away:
- Mikal Bridges
- Cam Johnson
- Chris Paul
- Landry Shamet
- All of their draft picks
They’ve gotten:
- 34 year old Kevin Durant
- Bradley Beal on the worst contract in the NBA
Ayton’s out next
Not good
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@NBAPR
@espn_macmahon
@NBA
@dallasmavs
@cavs
@luka7doncic
@spidadmitchell
Nearly all of Luka’s stats went down this week and he was still POTW.
Imagine if he got the respect he deserved for MVP consideration
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Scoot Henderson showing off his passing, ball skills, shooting and of course his elite athleticism in front of the Portland Trail Blazers
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Adrian Griffin placed Milwaukee’s bigs at the top of the key A LOT. This spacing makes Brook Lopez a threat from 3 forcing the big out of the paint allowing for wing and corner cuts.
Additionally, we saw a healthy diet of big-to-small DHOs in this configuration.
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I love Mikal Bridges. I don’t think enough people understand how perfect of a complimentary player he is. A star piece no question…
But the idea of giving up Jalen Green and four first round picks for him is insanity for Houston’s timeline and trajectory
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The difference between Amen Thompson (left) and Scoot Henderson (right) from their vertical jumps in workouts for Portland
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BREAKING: G Anthony Edwards has agreed to a designated rookie max extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal will be for 5 years, worth up to $260M.
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This you?
“Generational Talent” vs. “Draft Bust”:
27 PTS 38
12 REB 7
2 AST 6
1 STL 1
3 BLK 3
9/14 FG 13/25
7/12 FT 9/10
2/4 3P 3/10
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@healthyk9s
What has Ime Udoka done to maximize his offensive talent is a much better question in my opinion
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Future superstar
Rockets’ Amen Thompson working on his handle prior to tip off in Minnesota
Arguably the twitchiest, most athletic player in the NBA who applies his physical tools night in & night out
His averages in 16 starts this year:
- 14.1 points
- 10.5 rebounds
- 3.4 assists
- 1.4 steals
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BREAKING: several NBA teams have interest in acquiring Pistons guard Jaden Ivey this trade deadline
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Victor Wembanyama’s last seven games:
23.4 points
8.9 rebounds
3.6 assists
3.4 blocks
52.3/35.1/88.6 splits
23.7 minutes/game!!!!!
His per 36 numbers in the last 7:
35.5 points
13.5 rebounds
5.5 assists
5.2 blocks
A one of one prospect and player
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new NBA Rule proposal!
The Ishbia Rule: A new-incoming owner is NOT ALLOWED to make any trades within the first 6 months of owning a franchise
Ishbia has traded:
- CP3
- Mikal Bridges
- Cam Johnson
- Jae Crowder
- Landry Shamet
- All of Phoenix's 1st & 2nd round picks (+ swaps)
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Boycott mainstream NBA media
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne: “Victor is here and he wants to win... I don’t know how patient he’s going to be (with the
#Spurs
)… I don’t think he wants to sit here at the bottom of the lottery standings.”
#PorVida
#Wemby
#Wembanyama
#NBA
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WAS IN THE STREAM TODAY!
You all are the best. Great community and SO excited for tomorrow. Let's get it!
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As many of you know, I raved and raved about Amen’s physical profile because of the FUNCTIONALITY it provides
He’s a workhorse, dawg, whatever you want to call him. He maximizes his athleticism with effort and IQ
Kid is going to be a star 🌟
Shoutout
@BradeauxNBA
for ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Amen Thompson’s updated
#NBA
ranks:
100th percentile — Defensive REB%
100th percentile — Offensive REB%
97th percentile — steal %
96th percentile— D-EPM 🔒
95th percentile — block %
He’s already ranked as the 4th best guard defender in the NBA as a rookie, via D-EPM. ⭐️
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San Antonio. Please make it happen. I just want to see it. Please
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I really need help from somebody capable of coding a website using statistics and data
Please reach out if you’re capable of helping or know someone who is
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Wanted to share this with my Utility Sports gang!
Still expects daily uploads this season & NBA Draft cycle!
I’m so excited to start this portion of my career in sports and I’m looking forward to being able to see SO many games in person this season 😁
Career update!
I have started a new position with
@ClutchPoints
covering the Minnesota
@Timberwolves
as a team reporter!
15 years ago, my mom took me to my first ever in-person NBA game. Now I get to live my dream every day!
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@beastm0_de
They did this all regular season though too. It’s who they are. They have fun playing and a lot of fun winning
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TODAY WAS A BLAST! Thank you to everyone who was in the stream today!
Over 5k viewers live is CRAZY! Dreams come true. Appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart.
Hope you had fun during a less-thrilling deadline. Stay tuned for more content!
and again, HUGE THANK YOU!
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#Mavs
projected lineup:
PG - Luka // Hardy
SG - Kyrie // THJ
SF - Josh Green // Thybulle
PF - Grant Williams // Kleber
C - Powell // Lively II // Holmes
Mavericks replenished depth & upgraded the starting lineup
This is the perfect resolve to Kyrie trade.
My apologies Nico
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Victor Wembanyama tonight vs the Portland Trail Blazers in his second summer league game:
🏀 27 points
🏀 12 rebounds
🏀 3 blocks
🏀 9-14 FG
🏀 2-4 3PT
My timeline seems quieter tonight
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Post-up clear outs!
Pretty simple, but super important!
As soon as you pass to a post-up… get out of there! Instant cuts creating A LOT OF SPACE to operate. Portis, Lopez both thrived with this. Now imagine Giannis isolations 15-feet from the hoop.
Good luck defenses!
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I really dislike some parts of NBA Twitter
The Rockets are not better without Alperen Sengun
They were playing well with him
If your entire basis for evaluation is the last four games (some large accounts on this app), you probably aren’t right more than 25% of the time
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Mavericks debuts:
Daniel Gafford - 19 points, 9 rebounds *4 O REBS*, 1 block, 7/11 FG, 5/6 FT
PJ Washington - 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 6/10 FG, 1/4 3P, 1/2 FT, 2 TOV
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@ClutchPoints
@RunItBackFDTV
This is why former NBA players shouldn’t just get runways into media positions — his locker room experience doesn’t help him understand who has their draft picks and who doesn’t clearly
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I warned y’all. Kid is SPECIAL
Amen Thompson SHOWED OUT in his first start tonight 🚨
15 PTS l 14 REB l 5 AST
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Draft Intel: Amen Thompson is under strong and serious consideration as a possible selection 3rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers after working out with the team this week
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HUGE THANK YOU! Super glad to have 4.0k+ viewers live right now!
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The Suns have put on a 16-month masterclass on how to ruin your future with a star player
I feel bad for Devin Booker
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Shortest head coaching tenures in NBA history:
Jerry Tarkanian - Spurs - 20 games
Bob Weiss - Supersonics - 30 games
Rudy Tomjanovich - Lakers - 41 games
Adrian Griffin - Bucks - 43 games
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Former NBA player and current “NBA analyst” suggests tanking for a team that doesn’t have their own pick
“Do you just try to shut down your guys for the rest of the season, next thirty games, and try to get the highest possible draft pick?”
Chandler Parsons on the Nets after the firing of Jacque Vaughn 🗣️
(via
@RunItBackFDTV
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It’s funny because just a few weeks ago, Ime Udoka said Whitmore reminds him of Brown.
Whitmore had a more prolific scoring rookie season than Jaylen did, but virtually every other number is spot on for Brown
I feel like I NAILED the comp
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@BiasedHouston
Maturing is realizing Washington is better off longterm without Beal than they would be with him
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Have a big thread planned on this topic…
Teams can literally destroy talent. The Pistons have done so with Jaden Ivey
They have put the ball in the hands of the worst shooter in the NBA over him now for 2 years straight and wonder why they can’t win games
“𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡”
- Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast
Should the Pistons start him as soon as possible?
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Ngl, I lowkey love the 2024 NBA draft class
Everyone is assigning the “weak” label because there isn’t a true 1A player like we had in ‘22, ‘23
There will be some BIG misses this year & probably quite a few in the top 20
but there are GEMS in this class, I promise
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Please remember I was universally higher on Amen Thompson than basically everyone else predraft
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Amen Thompson defense:
- Shoots the gap for a steal that he doesn’t get
- recovers back into the play
- navigates a screen by going under
- athleticism allows him to challenge and force the miss
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The list of coaches to be fired with a 30-13 record or better can’t be very long
The Milwaukee Bucks are firing head coach Adrian Griffin, sources tell
@TheAthletic
@Stadium
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Most 3PM since All-Star break:
1) NYK - Donte DiVincenzo - 85
2) GSW - Steph Curry - 77
3) DAL - Luka Doncic - 76
4) GSW - Klay Thompson - 74
5) HOU - Jalen Green - 73
What stands out?
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This is about as direct as a coach will be
Monty Williams calls out the officiating after a close 113-111 loss to the Knicks.
#DetroitBasketball
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hmmmmm 🤌
.
@JalenGreen
is your WC Player of the Week 🤩
Through three games:
📊 AVG 26.3 PTS | 8.6 REB | 49.2% FG | 45.8% 3PT
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lol
They rank:
- 28th in passes made per game
- 27th in assists per game
- 25th in potential assists per game
- 5th in pull-up 3PA per game
- 8th in post-ups (which is the equivalent to an isolation)
- 21st in paint touches (despite Sengun + athletes)
I watch the games too
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Brandin Podziemski tonight:
🏀 39 minutes
🏀 23 points
🏀 7 rebounds
🏀 5 assists
🏀 9/18 FG
🏀 +11 +/-
As I said all draft process, Podz is a really good NBA talent.
Bet on the dribble, pass, shoot guys. They work
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If I’m Joe Cronin, I walk into the meeting and ask what it’ll take to get Bam Adebayo.
I, then, offer 2 firsts, Anfernee Simons and Kris Murray and pretend like that’s what market value should be since that’s exactly what Miami seems to think about the values of stars
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Chatted about this today in my basketball discord (I’ll link below)…
What’s stopping the Pacers from playing Siakam at small forward? A lineup of Hali-Nesmith-Siakam-(Obi/Stix/Jarace)-Turner functionally works on both ends imo)
Also have Hield too. They deep & GOOD 🔥👀
Jarace Walker is about to force the Pacers to make room at the PF position for him behind Siakam
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Some of my favorite underrated 2024 NBA Draft prospects:
Trentyn Flowers - Adelaide 36ers
Xaivian Lee - Princeton
Dillon Jones - Weber State
Dillon Mitchell - Texas
Andrej Stojakovic - Stanford
Hunter Sallis - Wake Forest
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👀
The Rockets are better than a lot of people think
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SPOILER: a look at the BRAND NEW Kings Statement Jerseys
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Jaden Ivey tonight:
🏀 37 points
🏀 6 rebounds
🏀 7 assists
🏀 13/23 FG
🏀 5/7 3PT
🏀 W
POINT GUARD.
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Can’t sleep
Busy thinking about how Brad Stevens just stole Jaden Springer from the 76ers
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Massive overpay AND long-term deal with likely no outs and mostly guaranteed I'm guessing.
Grade: D-
Free agent forward Jerami Grant and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul have agreed on a five-year, $160 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell
@TheAthletic
@Stadium
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The “doubters” aren’t questioning whether he’s a great college basketball player or not
Projected lottery pick Zach Edey silences the doubters with one of the all time best performances in NCAA tournament history. 40 points (13/21 FG, 14/22 FT), 16 rebounds and outstanding defense helping Purdue advance to the Final Four.
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Mavericks owe:
2024 first to Knicks (top 10 protected)
2027 first to Hornets (top 2 protected)
2029 first to Nets (unprotected)
2030 pick swap to Spurs
Unbelievable asset management
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Bruce Brown’s deal has a team option for year 2
Pacers needed to spend to get to the new salary floor
His deal might never coincide with Haliburton’s rookie max extension
Not understanding the hate on his deal at all to be honest
overpaying role players from the team that just won the Finals is generally not the best value strategy in Free Agency
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Beat Woj to it
Utility Bomb
BREAKING: The Houston Rockets have agreed to a deal with free agent point guard Fred Van Vleet
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DREAM OFFSEASON FOR THE DALLAS MAVERICKS!!!
Length, size, defense, rebounding, rim protection, defensive-minded pieces.
Nico Harrison master-class (I can’t believe I’m saying that)
If you’re a
#mffl
you have to be happy
Sources: The Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade:
- Mavs: Grant Williams
- Spurs: Reggie Bullock and an unprotected Dallas pick swap in 2030
- Celtics: Multiple second-round picks
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Jalen Green since this tweet:
27.3 points
6.0 rebounds
3.3 assists
1.1 steals
48.0% FG (20.2 FGA/game)
40.2% 3P (9.7 3PA/game)
+111 +/-
Four games of 30+ points
Jalen Green offensive rating - 111.3
Houston Rockets offensive rating - 112.4
Watching an entire fan base sell out on a 22-year old while the rest of the team is literally BAD on offense is insanity to me
1) this is why they needed James Harden
2) please have patience
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Emoni Bates averages in the G League:
24.8 PPG
5.2 RPG
1.5 SPG
1.3 BPG
45.5% FG%
41.6% 3P% — 10.1 3PA/GM!!!!
The comment section would troll me for saying this guy was worth a shot at the back end of the first round, now he’s balling
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