Watching lakers fan realize that monk at 1.7 mil is a way better player then max out Russ is hilarious. The entire nba was aware of this except lebron and lakers fans.
I wasn't aware, until I came across a recent article, of the absolute rancor that's developed in recent years between Jerry West and the Lakers. You can hate the Lakers, but I would find it hard to hate Jerry West; or be a real NBA fan without understanding his historical importance. And is one individual ever more closely associated with a franchise -- on all levels? On top of that, he's an extremely nice guy, by all accounts. And completely synonymous with Laker identity -- until recently. He says it's gotten to the point of wishing he'd never played there, of feeling like he's being treated like "trash" by current management, experiencing petty conflicts. I'm astonished. https://theathletic.com/3095914/2022/02/01/nba-75-at-no-14-jerry-west-was-mr-clutch-and-forever-will-be-brutally-honest-about-himself/
I don’t know the first thing about the physiology of super athletes but is it possible that Wiseman’s lack of playing time due to injury puts a lower ceiling on both his speed and athleticism
If the Warriors cut JTA, would any other team sign him?
I'm wondering because theoretically they could cut JTA and re-sign him to a two-way contract if he clears waivers and "create" a roster spot for another big man that way (at the expense of Chiozza or Weatherspoon). You are eligible for a two-way if you have four years of NBA service or fewer, and this is JTA's third season. And on a two-way, I believe he would still be a restricted free agent like he is now and they could still re-sign him for bench depth for next season.
That seems like the "cleanest" way to create a roster spot for a Thad Young or whoever shows up in the buyout market, but of course there is a possibility that another team claims JTA after the Warriors cut him.
At the start of the season I had in mind "If the team can get Klay and Wiseman back healthy, it can do very well." The Wiseman part of that equation seems to be indefinitely pushing back, while we've had other developments such as Looney playing better than ever and Kuminga rapidly learning to kick ass. I have to say that ... I'm not sure Wiseman is part of this year. Is that true? Is it important? Even if he comes back soon he has a ton of catching up to do both from the game-speed-conditioning point of view, and the fact that when last we saw him he was still exceedingly raw, especially on defense where he was, by the stats I've seen, quite a liability. What would your reaction be if you found out Wiseman just wasn't available this year?
Officials giveth and taketh away. Hornets got jobbed with Hayward absolutely mugged on a rebound Cleveland secured. Love gets two FT on a rebound and putback with 1.2s. Cleveland wins.
Watching lakers fan realize that monk at 1.7 mil is a way better player then max out Russ is hilarious. The entire nba was aware of this except lebron and lakers fans.
Lakers beat the Knicks in overtime.
Game tied! This is why you make your FTs!
Knicks: 26/36 FTs
Lakers: 17/27 FTs
What are the Knicks doing? They were up by 21 at some point, and they let the Lakers catch up to them.
I wasn't aware, until I came across a recent article, of the absolute rancor that's developed in recent years between Jerry West and the Lakers. You can hate the Lakers, but I would find it hard to hate Jerry West; or be a real NBA fan without understanding his historical importance. And is one individual ever more closely associated with a franchise -- on all levels? On top of that, he's an extremely nice guy, by all accounts. And completely synonymous with Laker identity -- until recently. He says it's gotten to the point of wishing he'd never played there, of feeling like he's being treated like "trash" by current management, experiencing petty conflicts. I'm astonished. https://theathletic.com/3095914/2022/02/01/nba-75-at-no-14-jerry-west-was-mr-clutch-and-forever-will-be-brutally-honest-about-himself/
Lakers allow 42 to the Knicks in the 1st period.
I don’t know the first thing about the physiology of super athletes but is it possible that Wiseman’s lack of playing time due to injury puts a lower ceiling on both his speed and athleticism
Who else is excited for the second half comeback by the Wizards???
If the Warriors cut JTA, would any other team sign him?
I'm wondering because theoretically they could cut JTA and re-sign him to a two-way contract if he clears waivers and "create" a roster spot for another big man that way (at the expense of Chiozza or Weatherspoon). You are eligible for a two-way if you have four years of NBA service or fewer, and this is JTA's third season. And on a two-way, I believe he would still be a restricted free agent like he is now and they could still re-sign him for bench depth for next season.
That seems like the "cleanest" way to create a roster spot for a Thad Young or whoever shows up in the buyout market, but of course there is a possibility that another team claims JTA after the Warriors cut him.
oOoOO the 24 win Knicks vs the 25 win Lakers on ABC prime time tonight! Someone remind me to "thank" the schedule makers.
Wiseman need to play in Vegas this summer.
At the start of the season I had in mind "If the team can get Klay and Wiseman back healthy, it can do very well." The Wiseman part of that equation seems to be indefinitely pushing back, while we've had other developments such as Looney playing better than ever and Kuminga rapidly learning to kick ass. I have to say that ... I'm not sure Wiseman is part of this year. Is that true? Is it important? Even if he comes back soon he has a ton of catching up to do both from the game-speed-conditioning point of view, and the fact that when last we saw him he was still exceedingly raw, especially on defense where he was, by the stats I've seen, quite a liability. What would your reaction be if you found out Wiseman just wasn't available this year?
Jazz embarrassing the Nets. Maybe Utah can jump back ahead of Memphis at some point? Either way, I'm still hoping we take back the one seed.
Nets look bad. I bet harden is hoping for that trade.
Officials giveth and taketh away. Hornets got jobbed with Hayward absolutely mugged on a rebound Cleveland secured. Love gets two FT on a rebound and putback with 1.2s. Cleveland wins.
PJ Washington back to back threes to tie and Oubre hits the go-ahead three. The arena is rocking. Hell of a game.
Allen and Bridges (and Oubre) putting on a show late.