NBA Thread

[P2F]

Big game tonight vs Washington.

 

Go get it!

 

Game is tomorrow, bro.

 

But yes, go get it.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Game is tomorrow, bro.

 

But yes, go get it.

 

f***! I thought it was tonight. Rattled.

[jays_fever]

The Wiz are easily the most inconsistent team in the entire NBA. One night they look great, the next look like a typical bottom feeder. Id go nuts if I was a fan of theirs

[eastcoastjaysfan]

All sorts of rumors flying around tonight re: Lowry.

 

Latest involves the Knicks, Raps, and Hawks... Jeff Teague and Lowry involved.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/231994/Sources-Raptors-Have-Discussed-Three-Team-Deal-Acquiring-Jeff-Teague

[theblujay]

All sorts of rumors flying around tonight re: Lowry.

 

Latest involves the Knicks, Raps, and Hawks... Jeff Teague and Lowry involved.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/231994/Sources-Raptors-Have-Discussed-Three-Team-Deal-Acquiring-Jeff-Teague

 

Shumpert and garbage for Lowry?! Hell no

 

I want THj and a first for Lowry.

[letsgobjs]

All sorts of rumors flying around tonight re: Lowry.

 

Latest involves the Knicks, Raps, and Hawks... Jeff Teague and Lowry involved.

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/231994/Sources-Raptors-Have-Discussed-Three-Team-Deal-Acquiring-Jeff-Teague

 

Lol, the Knicks want to start talking again but are still reluctant to give up a first rounder or Hardaway? Yeah, good luck with that.

[Dylan]

Sportsnet

Report: The Toronto Raptors have shown interest in acquiring four-time All-Star Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics.

[jays_fever]

Well Massai has shown in the past that he knows what he is doing, so if be believes Lowry wont resign and we can get a good package for him, im all for trading for Rondo.

[SpeedyGose]

Well Massai has shown in the past that he knows what he is doing, so if be believes Lowry wont resign and we can get a good package for him, im all for trading for Rondo.

 

Disagree, this roster does not fit Rondo at all. And it would be a huge package for Rondo...they asked the Kings for Isaiah Thomas Ben Mclemore and a first round pick. No way I would match or even come close to that offer.

[dineke]

Acquiring Rondo with only one year left on his contract would be dumb... just resign Lowry.

[jays_fever]

Disagree, this roster does not fit Rondo at all. And it would be a huge package for Rondo...they asked the Kings for Isaiah Thomas Ben Mclemore and a first round pick. No way I would match or even come close to that offer.

 

I read it was 2 firsts. Everyone talks about fits, but talent overrides everything in the end. Rondo would just be an alternative to Lowry if they feel he wouldn resign

[SpeedyGose]

I read it was 2 firsts. Everyone talks about fits, but talent overrides everything in the end.

 

My concern is Rondo cannot shoot outside the key and is mainly a draw and kick type.

 

We have limited shooters already, take away Lowry - I think it becomes too easy to stop our offense

[jays_fever]

My concern is Rondo cannot shoot outside the key and is mainly a draw and kick type.

 

We have limited shooters already, take away Lowry - I think it becomes too easy to stop our offense

 

You can always trade DeRozan and Rondo brings much more to the table than just sucking in defenders and kicking. As constructed we're probably an average team right now if the conferences were balanced. Focusing on optimal fits is more important imo when you have conference finals in your sights. Though I just read the offer was Issaih Thomas, Ben and two first round picks.that's nuts.

[SpeedyGose]

On a random note: The Toronto Raptors, who are already 28-24 and third in the East, have the NBA’s easiest remaining schedule – by far.

 

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/image5.png

[Dylan]

On a random note: The Toronto Raptors, who are already 28-24 and third in the East, have the NBA’s easiest remaining schedule – by far.

 

http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/image5.png

 

Should be a fun second half.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

My concern is Rondo cannot shoot outside the key and is mainly a draw and kick type.

 

Also the fact that he completely destroyed his knee.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Grab a rebound guys......

[Dylan]

Ugly start lol

[Abomination]

Ugly start lol

 

The start matches the attendance

[Dylan]

Amir needs to wake up

[Dylan]

The first ended well, starting to pick it up.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Chuck Hayes should never play again... Hansborough putting in work.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

John Wall is going off here...

 

Vasquez actually playing well? Wow

[Dylan]

I was just going to say, this is the best few minutes I've seen Vasquez play

[eastcoastjaysfan]

They look rested and fresh. Amir had a great first quarter. Patterson is balling. JV hitting his shots.

[Dylan]

They look rested and fresh. Amir had a great first quarter. Patterson is balling. JV hitting his shots.

Solid contribution from everyone thus far

[SpeedyGose]

It's funny the ones who aren't playing well are usually the ones we can count on (Kyle and Demar)

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Wall and Beal are tough.

 

Val going up strong! Love it!

[Laika]

Are the Raps for real?

 

Are they a cheap but young and well constructed team with a very promising long term outlook?

 

Should I start watching basketball?

[SpeedyGose]

Are the Raps for real?

 

Are they a cheap but young and well constructed team with a very promising long term outlook?

 

Should I start watching basketball?

 

Not quite an ideal team, but they are young and talented. Plenty of cap space coming up - main question is do they keep Lowry and build on this core or blow it up completely.