>>>Steve Kerr: "We need to play fewer games. We need to take 10 games off the schedule. The modern game with the pace and the space I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games<<<
I disagree with Steve here. It's been 82 games for many decades. It is up to the GMs and coaches to make it work. GMs have to draft better and be more efficient with their 15 roster spots and 2 ways. Coaches have to plan differently and load-manage their stars / come up with better strategies to use their bench. This gives more opportunities for 3rd stringers and 2-ways to earn a living.
If the league just reduces the number of games, it gives less opportunities to the players struggling to stay in the league.
I think it's more nuanced than this. If there really are more injuries now than before, that may have to do with the way players play, the intensity having been dialed up, etc., similar to how far more MLB pitchers throw over 95 mph than ever did in the past.
If it really is a different game, then it may indeed need to be treated differently.
They'd have to take a HUGE pay cut to make it work for ownership... and even then, management would just find another negotiation point to use instead, while keeping the # of events at the equivalent of 82 games... or more likely increase the # of events.
Kristaps Porzingis is cleared for his third game with the Warriors tonight against the Bulls. Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are questionable. Steph Curry will miss a 15th straight game. Team update tomorrow on Curry. @anthonyVslater
- We're 13th now on Tankathon (but tied with the Clippers). We're: 1/2 game ahead (in real terms, not tanking) of Charlotte, 1.5 games ahead of Portland, 4.5 ahead of Milwaukee, and 6 ahead of the Bulls. Unless the Bulls go on a big (Bull?) run, we have no realisitic chance of the 9th pick (the lowest slot that gives you a 20+% chance of top-4). If we somehow caught Milwaukee, we would have a 13% chance, and 9ish% if we fell below Portland. (The Pelicans are starting to win semi-regularly, but are way too far back - 12 games - to make a difference to us).
- We're not going to fall out of the play-in: Memphis is 8.5 games behind us.
- The Warriros are 3-7 in their last 10. 6 teams (lol) have worse records in that span, including the Bulls. Next 10 games outlook: We should win at least 5 games (tonight, at Washington 3/16, 3/23 at Dallas, 3/25 and 3/27 vs BKN and Washington). I think this might be the most tanking teams we've played in a 10-game span this season.
- I still personally think Steph won't come back until the play-in. If we lose more than 5 games in the next 10, I think he's almost a lock to sit unless he wants a game or two to warm up for the big game(s). I would also be surprised if Melton (or Porzingis) played B2B's or significant minutes in consecutive games (even non-B2B's) after tonight.
- IMO, last night was a test for the team. If they lose tonight, the (of course completely ethical) tank is on (even more), probably with the goal of the 10th pick (but most likely 11th). A win means we still try to hunt at least the 8th seed, meaning a low lottery pick even if we lose the play-in.
Yeah, especially Melton and Pozingis (and Steph of course). I also think that they'll start rotating Dray in and out more (maybe even tonight?)
With the 'easy' (if you take it as a whole, it starts out brutal and then gets a lot easier) schedule coming up in the next 10, we might even 'accidentally' move up a spot (if we go .500)
All these dudes that predict LeBron to GSW always seem to forget that he hates the Warriors forever for ruining his "better than MJ" career arc. He will never play here and I am so ok with that
I don't really know if that animates him at this point in his career tbh, I do think LeBron to the Warriors is in play this summer.
That said, do I really want the Warriors to be where LeBron is doing his farewell tour? Does LeBron? I'm not sure he spends a year on the Warriors unless he believes it is not his last season. A team he's already played on probably makes more sense for a farewell tour.
No he hasn't explicitly stated it but I fully believe it based on his conduct on the court and reports from NBA reporters who have said he doesn't want to come here. Dray is his friend and he respects (and possibly even likes) Steph too but that doesn't matter as much to him as the Legacy stuff IMO
I don't necessarily think that he'd want to come here. I don't know either way. I won't be surprised if he retires after this season. But I am not aware of evidence it has to do with resentment of the Warriors. (He beat us one memorable year too!) Rivalry, yes. That's different.
At any rate, LeBron's legacy is secure. No matter who one thinks the GOAT is, or whether there even is one GOAT, he's a leading candidate and deservedly so.
He's never going to say any of this out loud so all we can do is speculate. I'm comfortable saying he won't come here because he plain just doesn't like the Warriors for standing in his way of winning more titles than MJ. I don't question his legacy as one of the greats, but he wants to be The Undisputed Absolute Best, not Top 2 or 3. I don't see him joining his biggest rival in any possible scenario
I hate to say this, but there's probably an equal (or better) chance that we trade Draymond to the Lakers. Neither of those seem super-likely, though, luckily. (I wouldn't hate LeBron on the Warriors in a vacuum, but he'd probably still make be making a lot of money)
LeBron will be UFA this summer. A trade would require a sign-and-trade that would likely be expensive and would hard cap us. That seems highly unlikely. That's a better reason for him not coming here than any resentment over past Finals losses.
If he doesn't retire, he has options, especially if he doesn't demand big bucks. (He is, after all, extremely wealthy.) For instance, he might sign with the Cavs for a bargain price, have a reasonable shot at another ring, and finish where he started.
>>>Seth Curry said it “felt great” to play for the first time in more than three months. Said he was immobile for a month but developed confidence during the All-Star break that he’d be able to return to play. “That’s when I knew I’d be able to get back eventually.”<<<
Haven't checked in with the Bulls recently as I thought they were still the model of mediocrity but I'm glad to see they've gone into tank mode... or they just suck even more now.
Haven't seen this much incompetence against the Jazz since Tank Commander Andris Biedriņš fouled Derrick Favors in a 3-point game that forced OT and the subsequent loss.
Yup. This season has officially gone down the toilet. Wrap Steph in bubble wrap and trade him for a serviceable big man and 5 first round picks. This "win one more for Steph" narrative has run its course.
Normally, I would be frustrated by this loss. But this season is a lost cause due to Butler's season-ending injury, so I went, "Oh well. Better luck next time" instead.
Game thread is up!
Tonight will be Porzingis 3rd game as a Warrior.
Kuminga has also played a grand total of 3 games with Atlanta. He's out again tonight after missing last two games.
It will be grimly ironic if JK plays fewer games than Porzingis. I definitely do not want that for JK!
>>>Steve Kerr: "We need to play fewer games. We need to take 10 games off the schedule. The modern game with the pace and the space I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games<<<
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1rq0p28/steve_kerr_we_need_to_play_fewer_games_we_need_to/
Kerr has a point, but this will never happen because of money. Less games = less money
A lot of players have gotten at least 10 games off this season.
How about shorter off-season. Add 4 weeks for those 10 games
The players and coaches like their time off. Tough sell to the NBPA to give up a month of their time.
I disagree with Steve here. It's been 82 games for many decades. It is up to the GMs and coaches to make it work. GMs have to draft better and be more efficient with their 15 roster spots and 2 ways. Coaches have to plan differently and load-manage their stars / come up with better strategies to use their bench. This gives more opportunities for 3rd stringers and 2-ways to earn a living.
If the league just reduces the number of games, it gives less opportunities to the players struggling to stay in the league.
I think it's more nuanced than this. If there really are more injuries now than before, that may have to do with the way players play, the intensity having been dialed up, etc., similar to how far more MLB pitchers throw over 95 mph than ever did in the past.
If it really is a different game, then it may indeed need to be treated differently.
Lol its me, advocating for a 4 day workweek.
Unless the players propose taking a pay cut, its not happening and is silly to even talk about
What’s wrong with being silly?
stop that. too silly! https://youtu.be/3ANufwUPFm8
They'd have to take a HUGE pay cut to make it work for ownership... and even then, management would just find another negotiation point to use instead, while keeping the # of events at the equivalent of 82 games... or more likely increase the # of events.
Clippers have 2 more b2bs going into next week along with the one they just had. They'll be resting guys for sure.
OT: "
LeBron and Steve Have an Honest Talk About NBA Officiating | MIND THE GAME"
I like that some of the examples early in the vid of behaviour they are examining show Steph getting mauled. He appears a couple of times.
https://youtu.be/o38IJhRncm4?si=7vWT48vvsWPdGHkq
Kristaps Porzingis is cleared for his third game with the Warriors tonight against the Bulls. Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are questionable. Steph Curry will miss a 15th straight game. Team update tomorrow on Curry. @anthonyVslater
Random Tank-a-Thoughts:
- We're 13th now on Tankathon (but tied with the Clippers). We're: 1/2 game ahead (in real terms, not tanking) of Charlotte, 1.5 games ahead of Portland, 4.5 ahead of Milwaukee, and 6 ahead of the Bulls. Unless the Bulls go on a big (Bull?) run, we have no realisitic chance of the 9th pick (the lowest slot that gives you a 20+% chance of top-4). If we somehow caught Milwaukee, we would have a 13% chance, and 9ish% if we fell below Portland. (The Pelicans are starting to win semi-regularly, but are way too far back - 12 games - to make a difference to us).
- We're not going to fall out of the play-in: Memphis is 8.5 games behind us.
- The Warriros are 3-7 in their last 10. 6 teams (lol) have worse records in that span, including the Bulls. Next 10 games outlook: We should win at least 5 games (tonight, at Washington 3/16, 3/23 at Dallas, 3/25 and 3/27 vs BKN and Washington). I think this might be the most tanking teams we've played in a 10-game span this season.
- I still personally think Steph won't come back until the play-in. If we lose more than 5 games in the next 10, I think he's almost a lock to sit unless he wants a game or two to warm up for the big game(s). I would also be surprised if Melton (or Porzingis) played B2B's or significant minutes in consecutive games (even non-B2B's) after tonight.
- IMO, last night was a test for the team. If they lose tonight, the (of course completely ethical) tank is on (even more), probably with the goal of the 10th pick (but most likely 11th). A win means we still try to hunt at least the 8th seed, meaning a low lottery pick even if we lose the play-in.
I don’t think they’re ever going to be “trying” to lose this season, they’re just not going to burn themselves out trying to get out of the play-in.
Yeah, especially Melton and Pozingis (and Steph of course). I also think that they'll start rotating Dray in and out more (maybe even tonight?)
With the 'easy' (if you take it as a whole, it starts out brutal and then gets a lot easier) schedule coming up in the next 10, we might even 'accidentally' move up a spot (if we go .500)
And Draymond. Whatever his faults, he's all about winning. Intensely so.
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[Bill Simmons Pod] On where LeBron will play next season: "I still think it's Golden State
https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1rq4jxm/bill_simmons_pod_on_where_lebron_will_play_next/
All these dudes that predict LeBron to GSW always seem to forget that he hates the Warriors forever for ruining his "better than MJ" career arc. He will never play here and I am so ok with that
I don't really know if that animates him at this point in his career tbh, I do think LeBron to the Warriors is in play this summer.
That said, do I really want the Warriors to be where LeBron is doing his farewell tour? Does LeBron? I'm not sure he spends a year on the Warriors unless he believes it is not his last season. A team he's already played on probably makes more sense for a farewell tour.
Has he ever said or done anything to indicate that? He's a friend of Draymond's and of Steph's. He played for Kerr on Team USA in Paris.
No he hasn't explicitly stated it but I fully believe it based on his conduct on the court and reports from NBA reporters who have said he doesn't want to come here. Dray is his friend and he respects (and possibly even likes) Steph too but that doesn't matter as much to him as the Legacy stuff IMO
I don't necessarily think that he'd want to come here. I don't know either way. I won't be surprised if he retires after this season. But I am not aware of evidence it has to do with resentment of the Warriors. (He beat us one memorable year too!) Rivalry, yes. That's different.
At any rate, LeBron's legacy is secure. No matter who one thinks the GOAT is, or whether there even is one GOAT, he's a leading candidate and deservedly so.
He's never going to say any of this out loud so all we can do is speculate. I'm comfortable saying he won't come here because he plain just doesn't like the Warriors for standing in his way of winning more titles than MJ. I don't question his legacy as one of the greats, but he wants to be The Undisputed Absolute Best, not Top 2 or 3. I don't see him joining his biggest rival in any possible scenario
I hate to say this, but there's probably an equal (or better) chance that we trade Draymond to the Lakers. Neither of those seem super-likely, though, luckily. (I wouldn't hate LeBron on the Warriors in a vacuum, but he'd probably still make be making a lot of money)
LeBron will be UFA this summer. A trade would require a sign-and-trade that would likely be expensive and would hard cap us. That seems highly unlikely. That's a better reason for him not coming here than any resentment over past Finals losses.
If he doesn't retire, he has options, especially if he doesn't demand big bucks. (He is, after all, extremely wealthy.) For instance, he might sign with the Cavs for a bargain price, have a reasonable shot at another ring, and finish where he started.
LOL
It takes a lot of tank leadership to miss 6 free throws in the fourth quarter just to help the Warriors move up in the draft.
Hoisting a shit tun of 3's when they didn't have to didn't hurt.
>>>Seth Curry said it “felt great” to play for the first time in more than three months. Said he was immobile for a month but developed confidence during the All-Star break that he’d be able to return to play. “That’s when I knew I’d be able to get back eventually.”<<<
https://old.reddit.com/r/warriors/comments/1rpmvwm/curry_said_it_felt_great_to_play_for_the_first/
Haven't checked in with the Bulls recently as I thought they were still the model of mediocrity but I'm glad to see they've gone into tank mode... or they just suck even more now.
But they have Collin Sexton, who is the anti-tank commander.
The GP2 dunk was the best part of this game. Gary has certainly earned a vet min back in my book, if he wants to be back.
Haven't seen this much incompetence against the Jazz since Tank Commander Andris Biedriņš fouled Derrick Favors in a 3-point game that forced OT and the subsequent loss.
I don’t know if you can blame this loss on anything but injuries.
Yup. This season has officially gone down the toilet. Wrap Steph in bubble wrap and trade him for a serviceable big man and 5 first round picks. This "win one more for Steph" narrative has run its course.
You don't trade the best player in franchise history
What’s the point of the serviceable big man if you don’t have Steph? Steph is still great. This attitude makes no sense.
And what’s the point of “wrapping Steph in bubble wrap” if he isn’t playing?
But I mean, the whole concept of trading Steph is gross.
There are only so many times were gonna get to watch Steph play in the NBA… I say maximize them
He's also definitely trying to come back as soon as possible if only to play with his brother
heartbreaker. the look on melton's face at the end says it all
It's official now - Warriors have fallen to 9th
Normally, I would be frustrated by this loss. But this season is a lost cause due to Butler's season-ending injury, so I went, "Oh well. Better luck next time" instead.
I'm not sure if this is normal or not.
I guess the rest of the season is just gonna be a try out for guys.