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cpt nemo's avatar

with all that is going on in Minneapolis, this game just seems like it should not happen

fzwinter's avatar

Since post JB-injury Dubs are likely a play-in team (or worse) and Jimmy doesn't appear to be going anywhere, I wonder what kind of return they could get for Melton? He's playing great and would be a great addition to most contenders. Dubs won't be able to afford him next year. Sure the Dubs would suffer on the court in the short-term, but the return (protected FRP?) might be worth it since it looks like they'll run it back next year in hopes that a half-year of Jimmy might keep them in contention.

TwoRingTest's avatar

The thing is, he's on a rehab contract, and they traded him last year.

I think that trading him twice in two years might reflect negatively in future years, if we wanted to bring another player in on a rehab contract. Last year was pretty justifiable, because he was out for the year. This year it would just be a move. He's done nothing wrong, and vastly outplayed his contract.

The exception would be if he wanted out, of course, but that's doubtful.

fzwinter's avatar

I think other players would understand why the Dubs would move him, just as they did last year because of his own injury. Dubs aren't going anywhere this year and they won't have Melton next year. Might as well get something back for their investment.

DFiB's avatar

Or, we could trade him where he to go… but I’m not down that bad just yet

TwoRingTest's avatar

Unless he wants to be traded, I'd rather just honor the commitment, appreciate what he gives us, and send him on his way in the summer with our thanks.

Sabiscrashingout.'s avatar

The last thing the Warriors need is a disgruntled Butler on the roster and getting paid north of $50 million.The only option as I see is to commit to not trading him.

Sabiscrashingout.'s avatar

Aaron Gordon has reinjured his hamstring.

Sabiscrashingout.'s avatar

He was never on a minutes restriction when he returned from injury earlier this season and playing on both sides of back to back. Reinjury was inevitable.

Loon Gehrig's avatar

57-42 Denver since the end of the 1st

belilaugh's avatar

9 down, 1 to go

Sabiscrashingout.'s avatar

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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reveals that Devin Booker left the locker room in crutches. He was struggling to put pressure on it when leaving the court with the injury.

dubbletrubble's avatar

War of attrition going on here.

DFiB's avatar

Every year…

ServantOfLuna's avatar

Seems like the fast pace is causing players to get hurt more often. Either that, or teams aren't focusing on improving strength and conditioning.

Ando's avatar

I'm leaning towards option A

Mr Teal's avatar

Definitely option A

ServantOfLuna's avatar

Pacers beat the Thunder 117-114.

Nellie's avatar

Just seven months too late ☹️

Abaddon's avatar
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Pacers defeat the Thunder, who have now tied the 2016 Warriors in the loss column in 36 fewer games. Congrats?

Need to go 36-0 to tie those 2016 Warriors……

fzwinter's avatar

73-9 is a lot better than 37-9, no?

Abaddon's avatar

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say yes. Call me crazy.

Ando's avatar

you crazy

BayesGT's avatar

I’m gonna need to see your math on this…

fzwinter's avatar

Of course, if you were dyslexic, they might look to be the same

Loon Gehrig's avatar

Pacers finally got their revenge for the first game of the season (and the finals, of course)

Abaddon's avatar

Pacers are gonna choke this away aren’t they?

fzwinter's avatar

Nope - Jarace Walker made 4 clutch FTs and Isaiah Joe missed a potential tying three-pointer, but it looked like his foot was on the line so it would have only been a two-pointer even if he made it

Abaddon's avatar

Barely clinging to a one point lead with 7.8 seconds left and the ball.

Loon Gehrig's avatar

and shooting around 55% from the line tonight

Abaddon's avatar

Making ‘em at the end… so far…

Abaddon's avatar

Hah, Siakem missed two st the end but no time left and up three

Loon Gehrig's avatar

https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/3238/2026-nba-worst-value-contracts

TL:DR version:

1. Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers 2. Paul George - Philadelphia 76ers 3. Jakob Poeltl - Toronto Raptors 4. Patrick Williams - Chicago Bulls 5. Dejounte Murray - New Orleans Pelicans 6. Jerami Grant - Portland Trail Blazers 7. Domantas Sabonis - Sacramento Kings 8. Anthony Davis - Dallas Mavericks 9. Ja Morant - Memphis Grizzlies 10. LaMelo Ball - Charlotte Hornets 11. Jrue Holiday - Portland Trail Blazers 12. Immanuel Quickley - Toronto Raptors 13. Myles Turner - Milwaukee Bucks 14. Jarrett Allen - Cleveland Cavaliers 15. Jalen Green - Phoenix Suns 16. Jordan Poole - New Orleans Pelicans 17. Devin Vassell - San Antonio Spurs 18. Nic Claxton - Brooklyn Nets 19. Wendell Carter Jr. - Orlando Magic 20. Jarred Vanderbilt - Los Angeles Lakers

Loon Gehrig's avatar

OKC still down 10 at home vs the Pacers

Hookshot Holly's avatar

I get that Steph has been vocally altruistic when it comes to acknowledging that the FO shouldn't sell the future to buy him a chance, but the more I think about it, he can't help but feel like they owe it to him to mortgage a few years of their future for one or two last runs. If that's what it takes to get Giannis or a few legit players to up the chances of a run this year and next, yeah I think they owe it to him.

Klaymatic37's avatar

Of he retires and they essentially gave up no futurew first round picks that will be effing wild and mal practice. 2 picks should be ready to go.

I'm guessing the issue is they haven't gotten close enough to a trade worth the picks. Still, if a player is worth 2 picks today I would think you could get 1 back later

ServantOfLuna's avatar

Hawks beat the Suns 110-103 and snap their three-game win streak

ServantOfLuna's avatar

>>>The tension within the Milwaukee Bucks organization and the locker room is at an “all-time high.” Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated with the losing and the overall situation.<<<

https://old.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1ql08yx/charania_the_tension_within_the_milwaukee_bucks/

Sabiscrashingout.'s avatar

Two injuries for the Suns tonight: Booker and Green.

ServantOfLuna's avatar

Hamstring tightness for J. Green; ankle injury for Booker.