NFT: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to Clippers

and Porzingas if healthy is probably the most dynamic 7 footer in the game. Both very well suited for the way the game is played today. The rest of the roster is very much lacking but those 2 are a really, really nice start.

Utah is a very safe bet to win 50-55 games but not sure they have enough upside to compete in the playoffs beyond round 1. I would definitely bet they end up having a better season than the Mavs as both teams are currently constituted, but the Mavs have the higher ceiling if they fill out the roster around Doncic/Porzingas.

In comment 14493166 Mike in NJ said:

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In comment 14493156 Eric on Li said: Quote: In comment 14493151 SFGFNCGiantsFan said: Quote: God dammit I love this league. You can make title arguments for the following teams: Clips, Lakers, Jazz, Nuggets, Rockets, Blazers, Bucks, 76ers, Celts. It's going to be fun. I don't think there's any title argument for the Celtics, but I mostly agree about the rest (would probably put the Mavs > Jazz) and this NBA season. Most interesting one in a very long time. Mavs over the Jazz, what? Interested to hear the case for that. The Mavericks have 1 potentially great player, and a second good player that is always hurt. Nothing else to be excited about on the roster.

Nets fans have spent the past several seasons ripping Knicks fans for their love of Porzingas. Now that he’s been traded, he’s awesome!!!!

In comment 14493182 BigBlueShock said:

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In comment 14493166 Mike in NJ said: Quote: In comment 14493156 Eric on Li said: Quote: In comment 14493151 SFGFNCGiantsFan said: Quote: God dammit I love this league. You can make title arguments for the following teams: Clips, Lakers, Jazz, Nuggets, Rockets, Blazers, Bucks, 76ers, Celts. It's going to be fun. I don't think there's any title argument for the Celtics, but I mostly agree about the rest (would probably put the Mavs > Jazz) and this NBA season. Most interesting one in a very long time. Mavs over the Jazz, what? Interested to hear the case for that. The Mavericks have 1 potentially great player, and a second good player that is always hurt. Nothing else to be excited about on the roster. Nets fans have spent the past several seasons ripping Knicks fans for their love of Porzingas. Now that he’s been traded, he’s awesome!!!!

He’s awesome in November and December

In comment 14493182 BigBlueShock said:

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Nets fans have spent the past several seasons ripping Knicks fans for their love of Porzingas. Now that he’s been traded, he’s awesome!!!!

Not this net fan (or the majority of others who were very much in support of the offer sheet rumors when they came out last year). That's an amazingly sensitive trigger from a comment that nothing to do with either the 2 teams.

...for an extended period of time. Such an odd bodytype and at his size injuries will haunt him imo.

In comment 14493200 Torrag said:

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...for an extended period of time. Such an odd bodytype and at his size injuries will haunt him imo.

It's possible but that's not an uncommon thought for almost every 7 footer at one point or another. Brook Lopez was never going to stay healthy and then he has for 5 straight years.

Champion: Sixers
MVP: Steph Curry

This was a defining day for the NBA for the 5 years. So damn happy he chose the Clippers instead of the Lakers.

In comment 14493209 Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy said:

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Champion: Sixers MVP: Steph Curry This was a defining day for the NBA for the 5 years. So damn happy he chose the Clippers instead of the Lakers.

I’d go Clippers and Giannis.

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Champion: Sixers MVP: Steph Curry This was a defining day for the NBA for the 5 years. So damn happy he chose the Clippers instead of the Lakers.

Your team is a little in limbo. They didn’t get worse but Morey has probably lost some sleep.

What about Teague/Wiggins for Paul and picks?

the Finals.

Big summer for Simmons. I'm still waiting on him to develop a credible midrange shot.

Jokic wins mvp

clippers vs bucks

MVP: Lillard
Finals: warriors vs Sixers with Sixers winning

a haul for OKC. Didn't see the Clippers as contenders for KL. The West is crazy now after this signing and trade.

team to me that makes sense for Russ is the Heat.

They have the salary and motivation to get it done. Not a ton of great options otherwise. Maybe Minnesota?

1 year deal. Boy this was a borderline All NBA guy a few years ago now signing cheap 1 year deals at a time

Lineup looks like:

Rondo
Green
Lebron
AD
Cousins

He's the man, he knew this offseason might be big, still likely gets to enjoy it as a huge fan

But I woulda loved to hear him call 1 season w/ this Clips roster!

On the Jazz. Won 50 games and added Mike Conley, Bojan and Ed Davis. you're adding 21-7-3 and 18-4-2 to a good team, but more importantly both guys can shoot and spread the floor. They lacked shooting last year. Contigent on Mitchell continuing to grow and becoming more efficient. Defensively they will be solid.

But Pat Bev, Paul George & Kawhi? that trio defensively is absurd. Then you have Lou Will dropping buckets and another dog in Montrez. Wonder how Doc feels about PG - he used to date Doc's daughter but was caught cheating.

Lakers will be solid, but for some reason i am a little wary on them.

So many moves i completely forget Golden State didn't go anywhere, in fact i liked them losing KD because they need more depth. When they first established themselves i remember Barbosa always coming in and giving them good minutes. Its sexy having a big time starting 5, but injuries and stamina can bite you.

I hate to say it, but the east broke nicely for Philly this year. I got cocky about the Bucks last year and then they folded. I think the Brogdon loss is huge. Still a good team though.

Can Boston get another guy? They'll still be good, but not a championship contender. How does Dipo come back for Indy? That was a terrible injury.

And lastly, My team in Brooklyn will be ultra fun to watch. I actually think they'll be better than people think without KD because they have awesome depth and a group of guys who really like each other. I'm confident about Kyrie's fit because Kenny is awesome with PG's, but more importantly Dinwiddie, Prince, Caris, Jordan, Kyrie etc. are all friendly off the courts. Roles are defined. BUT, i'm not naive. No KD, no chance at a title next year.

Knicks fans, i'm sorry but as long as Dolan owns the team its going to be tough for you guys.

Most excited i have been for the league in quite some time. Love the parity, love not knowing who is going to win. Will be interesting to see where Kevin Love goes during the season.

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The Raptors played it perfectly -- built a winning program, managed the roster well, and when the chance was there absolutely went for it. There's absolutely zero to knock in how the Raptors approached the last 5 years.

Agreed.

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1 year deal. Boy this was a borderline All NBA guy a few years ago now signing cheap 1 year deals at a time

Achilles injuries are career-killers, though everyone forgot that this week because LOLKnicks.

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Lineup looks like: Rondo Green Lebron AD Cousins

Oof.... rondo is useless with Lebron.

rather than names. That's a weird mix of personalities, and who knows what Boogie has left.

he'll probably end up playing more than Rondo.

Should have gotten 3 solid role guys.

Melo and JR are next

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he'll probably end up playing more than Rondo.

Meh. Better off with a guy like Korver.

In comment 14493265 GiantGrit said:

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So many moves i completely forget Golden State didn't go anywhere, in fact i liked them losing KD because they need more depth. When they first established themselves i remember Barbosa always coming in and giving them good minutes. Its sexy having a big time starting 5, but injuries and stamina can bite you.

I'm really looking forward to this Warriors season. Expectations obviously can't be as high, but it'll be interesting and entertaining as hell. Last year just felt like a slog and I couldn't get invested in it.

I'm ecstatic they signed Looney. I wish he'd play more at the 4 (or even 3, his projected original position) than as undersized center all the time though. I wonder if they'd be tempted to roll out a Curry, Russell, Green, Looney, Cauley Stein starting 5.

Cousins is signing his second prove it deal and will be about 18 months removed from his surgery at the start of next season.

His Achilles injury absolutely curtailed his career, and it's still TBD if he'll be anywhere near the same guy.

The Nets would be wise to just let him redshirt all of next year, and really increase the chances of him coming back in the best shape he can be post injury.