{~}Official 2022-2023 NBA Thread - it’s that time again, this thread coming to a end

[playahaitian]

Only thing Cuzzo is Ion want not 1 muthafucka from them Knicks.

Cuz?

I actually understand 100%

That's an interesting follow up

Joel is gonna be a pain to relocate

No trade clause or not

Who in the hell can afford him

Cause right now superstar trades are difficult as f*ck

 

[jack walsh13]

Cuz?

I actually understand 100%

That's an interesting follow up

Joel is gonna be a pain to relocate

No trade clause or not

Who in the hell can afford him

Cause right now superstar trades are difficult as f*ck

He's not going anywhere. We just sick of his shit. That's all.

 

[playahaitian]

He's not going anywhere. We just sick of his shit. That's all.

He signed till 2027 right?

 

[jack walsh13]

He signed till 2027 right?

Yup. If he becomes too much of a pain that last year he can go. But until then he stays

 

[playahaitian]

Yup. If he becomes too much of a pain that last year he can go. But until then he stays

Cuz...

I actually Nurse got that rah rah almost college coach energy that will be good for your squad.

You got Maxey.

And seriously Harden is NOT a scrub.

There HAS to be a scheme that works with them both on the floor effective

You guys still need some type of closer though.

 

[Complex]

This is actually pretty accurate

 

[Complex]

Let's see if draymond got the same energy for KG!

He don't....Dray definitely don't want that smoke....

Damn I got to go listen to more context from KG.....

KG would have them Vice Lords up his ASS lol

You dudes keep getting fooled by this site. It's Central....

KG would love Draymond

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Let's see if draymond got the same energy for KG!

Every dumbass quote some teenager makes up that y'all gullibly spread from "NBA Centel" is going in here:

People believing anything they read on the internet

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." -Winston Churchill It is worse than ever in the social media age... you dumb motherfuckers believe anything you read on the internet https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bonus-hole-health-professionals/...

www.bgol.us

@Amajorlackofjudgment, I see you in here liking that fake news

 

[playahaitian]

Yup. If he becomes too much of a pain that last year he can go. But until then he stays

76ers’ Daryl Morey makes clear what he wants in return in any James Harden trade

Daryl Morey confirmed what seemed to be pretty well-known about the ongoing situation between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers.

nypost.com

Daryl Morey discusses James Harden trade, Sixers' offseason plan in new interview

What exactly do the Sixers have planned the rest of this offseason?

www.phillyvoice.com

Morey: Harden trade has to keep 76ers in title mix

76ers GM Daryl Morey admitted that James Harden prefers "to be somewhere else" but said the team would only trade him for a package that would keep the Sixers a title contender.

www.espn.com

 

[playahaitian]

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[playahaitian]

Hornets' Bridges apologizes for 'pain I caused'

Miles Bridges apologized for "the pain and embarrassment" he caused after a domestic violence investigation kept him out of the league last season, saying he understands he will have to regain people's trust.

www.espn.com

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges apologized Tuesday for "the pain and embarrassment" he caused after a domestic violence investigation kept him out of the league last season.

Bridges, speaking publicly for the first time since signing a one-year, $7.9 million contract to return to the Hornets, vowed to rebuild relationships with teammates and become more active in the Charlotte community.

He pleaded no contest in November to a felony charge that stemmed from accusations that he assaulted the mother of his children in front of them. Bridges, 25, was sentenced to three years of probation.

"I want to apologize to everybody for the pain and embarrassment that I have caused everyone, especially my family," Bridges said. "This year away I've used to prioritize going to therapy and becoming the best person I can be -- someone that my family and everyone here can be proud of."

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Following a lengthy investigation, the NBA handed down a 30-game suspension earlier this offseason, but determined that he'll only miss 10 games to start the upcoming season after giving him credit for 20 games served after sitting out 82 games last season.

Bridges thanked the Hornets organization and the NBA for giving him a second chance, adding that "a lot of people don't get a second chance, and I want to use this second chance to prove to everyone that I'm the same kid you drafted five years ago."

Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said outgoing majority owner Michael Jordan and incoming owners Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall gave unanimous approval to re-sign Bridges.

Kupchak said that decision was based on separate investigations by the NBA and the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as the team's personal five-year relationship with Bridges. Bridges was drafted in the first round in 2018 and has played four seasons in Charlotte.

"You have to make a judgment, right?" Kupchak said. "Is this sincere remorse? Is this sincere accountability? It is not something that is easy to judge. We took all of those factors into consideration and ultimately gave him a second chance."

Kupchak said he realizes that decision may not sit well with some fans.

"Obviously it is a polarizing topic," Kupchak said. "Everybody may not agree. It's a tough situation to be in."

Bridges said he understands he'll need to regain the trust of everyone involved, from fans to teammates to members of the Hornets organization.

"Yes, I understand that some people don't think I deserve a second chance," Bridges said. "That's why I am trying to use this year to prove to everybody the person that I am. Who is Miles Bridges? It's not what people think he is."

Added Kupchak: "He understands that even though his teammates are happy to have him back, there is some trust that needs to be earned back."

Bridges declined to get into specifics, other than to say he continues to attend therapy and has a good relationship with his young children.

Bridges' NBA career took an abrupt turn last summer.

After a career season in 2021-22 in which he averaged a team-high 20.2 points and seven rebounds, Bridges appeared likely to sign a multiyear contract worth more than $100 million as a restricted free agent. But just days before the start of free agency, the mother of his children posted graphic photos and descriptions of alleged physical abuse by Bridges on her Instagram account.

He was charged with three counts of felony domestic violence days later.

The big contract offer never came, and Bridges did not play at all last season as the NBA opened an investigation.

By signing the Hornets' qualifying offer, Bridges is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, giving him more flexibility in his next destination.

The Hornets will still have Bridges' Bird rights, which gives them a competitive advantage over other teams because of their ability to offer him a longer contract worth more money. Bridges said Tuesday he'd like to remain with the Hornets.

But Kupchak said that will be a discussion for another day.

"We will have to wait to see how that plays out," Kupchak said. "From a basketball point of view, putting aside the serious nature of what took place, we are excited to have him back. He had his best year ever two years ago. Whatever it is we have to deal with a year from now, we will deal with it a year from now."

Charlotte recently selected forward Brandon Miller from Alabama with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, and he could serve as an eventual replacement for Bridges.

 

[DC_Dude]

 

[jack walsh13]

76ers’ Daryl Morey makes clear what he wants in return in any James Harden trade

Daryl Morey confirmed what seemed to be pretty well-known about the ongoing situation between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers.

nypost.com

Daryl Morey discusses James Harden trade, Sixers' offseason plan in new interview

What exactly do the Sixers have planned the rest of this offseason?

www.phillyvoice.com

Morey: Harden trade has to keep 76ers in title mix

76ers GM Daryl Morey admitted that James Harden prefers "to be somewhere else" but said the team would only trade him for a package that would keep the Sixers a title contender.

www.espn.com

Harden ain't going anywhere cuzzo.

 

[playahaitian]

Harden ain't going anywhere cuzzo.

Cuzzo?

Modern NBA?

I would NOT bet money on that statement.

 

[Complex]

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Nobody is giving up a lot for someone with his history, age and lack of clutch gene

 

[jack walsh13]

Cuzzo?

Modern NBA?

I would NOT bet money on that statement.

Nobody wants his fuckin ass cuzzo. NOBODY

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Draymond, no

Glad he deleted this before too long-- the internet almost had two grown men beefing over shit made up for clicks

Props to KG for being mature about it!

-- On Twitter, you can see he QTed the Draymond tweet while it was still up.

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Note the repeat of the original offense— Is the Poole family cruising for a multigenerational bruising?

 

[jawnswoop]

Every dumbass quote some teenager makes up that y'all gullibly spread from "NBA Centel" is going in here:

People believing anything they read on the internet

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." -Winston Churchill It is worse than ever in the social media age... you dumb motherfuckers believe anything you read on the internet https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bonus-hole-health-professionals/...

www.bgol.us

@Amajorlackofjudgment, I see you in here liking that fake news

So what, yeah I posted that shit motherfucka.

You stay defending green like he's your boyfriend..

Like I said, green isn't tough that people like you make him out to be.

I also peep you be throwing subliminal shots especially when I was talking about embiid when you copied and paste my comment and I wanted to stay this directly to you, I STAND ON WHAT I SAID ABOUT EMBIID, now copy and paste that too motherfucka.

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

So what, yeah I posted that shit motherfucka.

You stay defending green like he's your boyfriend..

Like I said, green isn't tough that people like you make him out to be.

I also peep you be throwing subliminal shots especially when I was talking about embiid when you copied and paste my comment and I wanted to stay this directly to you, I STAND ON WHAT I SAID ABOUT EMBIID, now copy and paste that too motherfucka.

"So what, yeah, I'm a dumbass who believes everything I read and I'mma keep posting dumb shit, motherfucka."

You do you.

 

[jawnswoop]

You dudes keep getting fooled by this site. It's Central....

KG would love Draymond

My fault, thanks for saying that...

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[therealjondoe]

 

[durham]

Kyrie always stands up for Black people, props to that brother. I hope that women and her kids keep fighting.

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

Context on the CP3 statement:

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

NBA Centel is finally suspended!

Kevin Garnett is the NBA offseason MVP!

 

[playahaitian]

Kyrie always stands up for Black people, props to that brother. I hope that women and her kids keep fighting.

No matter what my issues with that man he has been consistent as hell about this

I really wish the media would report on the good work Kyrie Dame LeBron Dray and Chris Paul and many others have been and continue to do.

 

[playahaitian]

Nobody wants his fuckin ass cuzzo. NOBODY

Good lawd I just saw this

Philly hasn't made it past the 2nd round since 2001!!!????

you have had too many good players and coaches in that time frame for that to be possible

Is that all because of the process?

 

[jawnswoop]

Good lawd I just saw this

Philly hasn't made it past the 2nd round since 2001!!!????

you have had too many good players and coaches in that time frame for that to be possible

Is that all because of the process?

That's a stretch to say the sixers had too many good players because if that was the case then the sixers would've went to the finals more than once.

 

[jack walsh13]

Good lawd I just saw this

Philly hasn't made it past the 2nd round since 2001!!!????

you have had too many good players and coaches in that time frame for that to be possible

Is that all because of the process?

It is in part due to this franchise can't draft players for shit. Been a history of fucking up in the draft. Then, they can't develop young players. That's why by no means should we trade Maxey. Not even for Dame. Sixers been a trash organization since Doc retired.

 

[playahaitian]

That's a stretch to say the sixers had too many good players because if that was the case then the sixers would've went to the finals more than once.

Philly squads post process / don't suck in my opinion

And neither did the coaches

They got REALLY close ESPECIALLY the last run

Again that's why I think no matter what yall gotta kiss Joel ass cause no way to replace.

But I'm not a fan so yall gotta better view of all that.

It is in part due to this franchise can't draft players for shit. Been a history of fucking up in the draft. Then, they can't develop young players. That's why by no means should we trade Maxey. Not even for Dame. Sixers been a trash organization since Doc retired.

So basically you saying even PRE PROCESS the franchise ain't been right?

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Lamar Odom is getting involved in senior living facilities

In an adjacent clip set to the song Ever Changing Times, Odom was seen greeting seniors in a TV room at one of the facilities.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Odom Senior Care | Best-In-Class Care for Seniors

www.odomseniorcare.com

Lamar Odom Starts Senior Living Business Inspired by Grandma

Lamar Odom is starting a new business focused on senior living, and it's all inspired by his 96-year-old grandma.

www.tmz.com

Khloe Kardashian's ex Lamar Odom invests in drug treatment centers

Lamar Odom has invested in three drug treatment centers in California to help 'save lives.' Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband, 43, suffered a near-fatal overdose back in 2015.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[jawnswoop]

Philly squads post process / don't suck in my opinion

And neither did the coaches

They got REALLY close ESPECIALLY the last run

Again that's why I think no matter what yall gotta kiss Joel ass cause no way to replace.

But I'm not a fan so yall gotta better view of all that.

Mot kissing joel ass and a lot of us fans have been on him harshly and rightfully so.

The coaches after larry brown wasn't all that good.

The sixers in my opinion wasn't close at all because you have to at least get out of the second round to even have a chance to make it to the finals.

Maxey is the future when embiid leaves because it would be his team which the team would have to build around.

I'm a diehard philly sports fan and hate the direction the sixers have been going but hopefully nurse can turn things around doing things differently, we'll see.

 

[jack walsh13]

Philly squads post process / don't suck in my opinion

And neither did the coaches

They got REALLY close ESPECIALLY the last run

Again that's why I think no matter what yall gotta kiss Joel ass cause no way to replace.

But I'm not a fan so yall gotta better view of all that.


So basically you saying even PRE PROCESS the franchise ain't been right?

Right. Go back and look at the history of draft picks that couldn't play ball. Clarence Witherspoon, Sharone Wright. Shawn Bradley, Kenny Payne, Leon Wood, Markelle Fultz, Larry Hughes, Speedy Claxton, Leo Rautins, Chris Welp, Jahlil Okafor, trading Mikal Bridges for Zhaire Smith, trading the no 1 pick in 86' for Roy Henson, trading Moses Malone and Terry Cartlidge to the Bullets for fuckin Jeff Ruland and Cliff Robinson. Need I continue.

 

[jawnswoop]

Right. Go back and look at the history of draft picks that couldn't play ball. Clarence Witherspoon, Sharone Wright. Shawn Bradley, Kenny Payne, Leon Wood, Markelle Fultz, Larry Hughes, Speedy Claxton, Leo Rautins, Chris Welp, Jahlil Okafor, trading Mikal Bridges for Zhaire Smith, trading the no 1 pick in 86' for Roy Henson, trading Moses Malone and Terry Cartlidge to the Bullets for fuckin Jeff Ruland and Cliff Robinson. Need I continue.

All factz SMFH!