The Official 2024/25 NBA Week One Thread

[burge13]

I think Ingram has absolutely zero value besides salary matching is all. I think you are attributing value to Ingram I just dont think exists

They're not going to give up picks to get off a contract that ends this year
He's also a 20-25ppg scorer, they don't grow on trees.

Teams can't just mindlessly offer max deals any more and pay tax so there's less suitors (goes for most players seeking a max if you're not a true star I guess) but he has value. More value than giving up picks to get Zac Collins!

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

They're not going to give up picks to get off a contract that ends this year
He's also a 20-25ppg scorer, they don't grow on trees.

Teams can't just mindlessly offer max deals any more and pay tax so there's less suitors (goes for most players seeking a max if you're not a true star I guess) but he has value. More value than giving up picks to get Zac Collins!

Its the last chance they have to bring in some players without trading away a bigger piece. Once Ingram goes they got Zion/CJ/Murray/Jones/Murphy as the only really tradeable assets and id be inclined to keep those 5 long term

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Doc will lucky to see the week out at this rate, sheesh.

I think Ingram has absolutely zero value besides salary matching is all. I think you are attributing value to Ingram I just dont think exists

Problem is Johnson and Collins don't have much value either.

Hard pass if we'd have to include picks, we've already wasted enough picks on dumb trades as is.

 

[Gak Attack]

Someone will still hire Doc when Bucks ultimately sack him sadly. Surely this is the last contender that thinks he's a good coach.

 

[burge13]

Has anyone lived off past glory as much as Doc?

Hasn't won since 2008 but has had title favs and 3-1 leads in that time. I cannot believe another team hired after Philly who were stupid to hire him

Annoying to think he'll get sacked and paid out his millions and walk into a TV analyst role for millions despite SFA accomplishment

 

[Scythe94]

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Someone will still hire Doc when Bucks ultimately sack him sadly. Surely this is the last contender that thinks he's a good coach.

Sounds like the kind of thing the Pels would do.

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The injury lists are staggering considering we're barely out of October.

 

[Scythe94]

Sounds like the kind of thing the Pels would do.



The injury lists are staggering considering we're barely out of October.

It's just unfair dude. Paolo was finally starting to get his flowers, now the league's gonna forget about him and the Magic again. So underappreciated for what he's achieved so far.

 

[Nicho50]

Gee that has come out of no where, he looked fine on that 3 he hit just after the buzzer in the last game.

 

[Son of Skeletor]

It's just unfair dude. Paolo was finally starting to get his flowers, now the league's gonna forget about him and the Magic again. So underappreciated for what he's achieved so far.

I was impressed with him in the playoffs, especially considering how problematic your spacing was,

Hopefully it mends properly and he's back in six weeks or something.

 

[Scythe94]

Gee that has come out of no where, he looked fine on that 3 he hit just after the buzzer in the last game.

Remember seeing him grab at his back and wince with pain with a few mins left in the game. Played it out, but clearly the MRI picked up on something more sinister than first thought.

 

[Memphis]

Someone will still hire Doc when Bucks ultimately sack him sadly. Surely this is the last contender that thinks he's a good coach.

Nah i can't see anyone but maybe Detroit dumb enough to sign him.

Fair to say he'll go back to commentating.

Most likely will be gone in the next few weeks.

 

[Memphis]

The injury lists are staggering considering we're barely out of October.

And with the way Joe plays the starters almost to the degree of Thibs this worries me so much.

 

[ManOfClay]

Gee that has come out of no where, he looked fine on that 3 he hit just after the buzzer in the last game.

Likely to have still been running on adrenaline, or at least warm.

 

[Toffee Lion]

How good is this Giannis guy, can't wait to see which team he goes to.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Doc will lucky to see the week out at this rate, sheesh.



Problem is Johnson and Collins don't have much value either.

Hard pass if we'd have to include picks, we've already wasted enough picks on dumb trades as is.

Yeah that one could just be a straight swap to be fair

I think Ayton is a better pickup talent wise though. He would need a pick heading to Portland

 

[hamG]

The good news is the Bucks own their 2031 first round draft pick.

The bad news is they do not own any other draft picks until 2031.

 

[peternorth]

It's just unfair dude. Paolo was finally starting to get his flowers, now the league's gonna forget about him and the Magic again. So underappreciated for what he's achieved so far.

Gutted for you mate. He will be back.

Remember seeing him grab at his back and wince with pain with a few mins left in the game. Played it out, but clearly the MRI picked up on something more sinister than first thought.

Otherwise known as doing the Luke hodge

 

[burge13]

A stat for the haters

Bronny has scored more points than Kawhi, Embiid, and Paul George combined!

 

[ManOfClay]

Otherwise known as doing the Luke hodge

I thought the Luke hodge is when you try to decapitate a bloke on a goal post? In NBA terms Claxton tried a luke hodge last week

 

[Toffee Lion]

The good news is the Bucks own their 2031 first round draft pick.

The bad news is they do not own any other draft picks until 2031.

I needed that good news, I can't wait for the 2035 season!!1

 

[kingkingston]

Houston is very good. They have loads of assets for trade as well if they are set to make a run at the Playoffs

 

[Scythe94]

You could say Victor has the high ground