NBA Thread

[Blazers46]

I like it, but then I hate it at the same time. I think I’m going to like it overall because it might cut down on the flopping. But I think it is inevitable that there will be a big flopping call that will decide a pivotal playoff game, and then I will hate it.

 

[GATTACA!]

Ex-Lakers Star Dwight Howard Sued For Assault and Battery By Man He Allegedly Met on Instagram, Accuser Using Texts as Evidence

The accuser has submitted a series of alleged text messages sent by the NBA star.

radaronline.com

He claimed the two went to Howard’s bedroom where they removed their clothes and “engaged in consensual kissing.” He said they talked for about 40 minutes before the NBA star “steered the conversation back to one of a sexual nature.”

Harper said he noticed Howard on his phone texting someone. A few minutes later, he said a man arrived dressed as a woman and called themselves “Kitty.”

Dafuq

 

[Wild Bill]

Ex-Lakers Star Dwight Howard Sued For Assault and Battery By Man He Allegedly Met on Instagram, Accuser Using Texts as Evidence

The accuser has submitted a series of alleged text messages sent by the NBA star.

radaronline.com

Dafuq

"Harper claimed Howard told him he was “into freaky” sexual content and that he wanted to see Mr. Harper’s nudes and “c—shots,” the suit alleged. Screenshots of the alleged convo also showed Howard telling Harper, “Now I want you to know I’m not like gay or anything. I’m jus a lil nasty sometimes. Ion wanna offend you.”"

🤔

 

[GrangerIrish24]

"Harper claimed Howard told him he was “into freaky” sexual content and that he wanted to see Mr. Harper’s nudes and “c—shots,” the suit alleged. Screenshots of the alleged convo also showed Howard telling Harper, “Now I want you to know I’m not like gay or anything. I’m jus a lil nasty sometimes. Ion wanna offend you.”"

🤔

When he first went to LA, there were a lot of rumors that started to come out about him. I believe it was Andrew Bynum that briefly mentioned he was uncomfortable around him.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[Luckylucci]

 

[Luckylucci]

Haha, no idea whether or not it's true but not surprising this is the Heat's response when they refused to budge on their offers with Portland.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[Luckylucci]

I know the Blazers were getting tired of dealing with the just the Heat and the way the Heat have handled some of the discussion. But, I'm not sure I see this as good value for Dame, either. No draft compensation until 2028. Ayton is a nice piece around their young core. Holiday is a very solid vet for a win now team. Which they are not. So, sounds like they're going to try and flip him to a win now contender. I guess, what they can get for him will give us greater detail on whether this was a good value. But, at first blush, it's a thumbs down from me.

 

[Giddyup]

 

[Irish#1]

As a Pacers fan I hate to see it, but that's a good trade for Milwaukee.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[Blazers46]

This was coming. They sold Easton baseball and maybe even Bauer Hockey a few years ago.

 

[Irish#1]

I don't know anything about this guy, but the Pacers are giving up a lot for him. Hope it works because the Pacers have a bright future.

Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam in trade with Raptors, Pelicans

The Pacers have acquired Pascal Siakam from the Raptors for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks in a deal that also includes the Pelicans, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[ab2cmiller]

I don't know anything about this guy, but the Pacers are giving up a lot for him. Hope it works because the Pacers have a bright future.

Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam in trade with Raptors, Pelicans

The Pacers have acquired Pascal Siakam from the Raptors for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks in a deal that also includes the Pelicans, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

I hope and pray that they can sign him to a new contract. He's a free agent come this July. Just seems insane that they would go through with this trade without a guarantee that he'll stick with the Pacers.

He is excited about the deal and is expected to be eager to work out a new contract with the franchise this summer, sources told ESPN.

Siakam, 29, can be a free agent in July. He is making nearly $38 million this season.

 

[Blazers46]

I don't know anything about this guy, but the Pacers are giving up a lot for him. Hope it works because the Pacers have a bright future.

Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam in trade with Raptors, Pelicans

The Pacers have acquired Pascal Siakam from the Raptors for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks in a deal that also includes the Pelicans, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

I watched his whole college career at New Mexico State. I am a big fan but I’m not sure it was worth that many picks.

 

[ab2cmiller]

It was interesting searching twitter's response to this deal. Lots of people claiming the Pacers got fleeced. Quite a few claiming that the Raptors got fleeced as well. Pretty extreme differences in views.

One person did point out that the two first round picks this year were unlikely to result in any significant improvement to the Pacers (had they hung on to them) as this years NBA draft class is unanimously viewed as pretty weak. So while 3 first round picks is headline material, it may certainly not amount to much.

 

[Irish#1]

It was interesting searching twitter's response to this deal. Lots of people claiming the Pacers got fleeced. Quite a few claiming that the Raptors got fleeced as well. Pretty extreme differences in views.

One person did point out that the two first round picks this year were unlikely to result in any significant improvement to the Pacers (had they hung on to them) as this years NBA draft class is unanimously viewed as pretty weak. So while 3 first round picks is headline material, it may certainly not amount to much.

I was reading up this evening and there were articles saying the same thing. Gave the Pacers an A for the trade. Heard during the drive home that he would sign a new contract with the Pacers, which is why the gave up the picks. Sounds like a win win.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Wouldn't this trade depend on what the Raptors end up doing with the draft picks?

They could also flip Brown for more cap space. This gives the Pacers something now and the Raptors may not get "something" until later. For now they have draft capital and cap space.

 

[Irish#1]

Wouldn't this trade depend on what the Raptors end up doing with the draft picks?

They could also flip Brown for more cap space. This gives the Pacers something now and the Raptors may not get "something" until later. For now they have draft capital and cap space.

Report was that they would trade Brown for the cap space.

Even though the picks probably won’t be in the lottery I would think they would find some depth with one of those picks. Could get someone that exceeds expectations.

 

[Irish#1]

So the Bucks are 30-13 and fire their coach midseason and want to talk to Doc Rivers? Rivers is a decent coach, but when it comes to the playoffs he's less than impressive and has coached some of the biggest flameouts in NBA playoff history. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

They're horrible defensively.

Adrian Griffin probably not the best fit for them. They're in win now mode. He's a long time assistant who finally got a shot at an HC job. Giannis signed a new deal, they got Dame. It should have been a veteran coach hire from the jump. And I've been an advocate for Griffin getting an HC job.

 

[Irish#1]

Rivers it is.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

The Dallas Mavericks are snowflakes.

 

[IRISHDODGER]

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[ab2cmiller]

All-Star Game has been a joke for some time. This weekend jumped the shark with the East exceeding 200 points.

We are just a wig, a bucket of confetti and a half court hook shot away from the Harlem Globetrotters.

 

[BabyIrish]

Considering ticket prices are astronomical, it's a shame the game has turned into the garbage it is now.