'25-26 NBA Thread

[wadesworld]

The Thunder being -12.5 at Milwaukee while down 3 starters and 2 other rotational players is hilarious. Horst has the best player in the world and even with that has a team that isn't even remotely competitive.

And to think the Bucks blocked him from an interview for a promotion with the Pistons and extended him before he interviewed with at least one other organization (can't remember who it was), after 3 straight first round playoff exits. Guy was trying to do the Bucks a favor and they treated him like a must keep guy.

[wadesworld]

Bucks once again showing they're Ja Morant, Miles Bridges, or Zach Lavine away from a title run.

Horst is so out of touch with reality it's insane. You're running a professional franchise, not an Antetokounmpo family business buddy.

[Hards Alumni]

I've seen enough.  Blow it all up.  Trade GA, get some picks and start over.  New coach, new GM. 

[cheebs09]

I've seen enough.  Blow it all up.  Trade GA, get some picks and start over.  New coach, new GM. 

Yeah, I think you have to trade Giannis before he starts to decline or gets hurt. This team is more than one offseason away from contending.

[BM1090]

The Thunder being -12.5 at Milwaukee while down 3 starters and 2 other rotational players is hilarious. Horst has the best player in the world and even with that has a team that isn't even remotely competitive.

And to think the Bucks blocked him from an interview for a promotion with the Pistons and extended him before he interviewed with at least one other organization (can't remember who it was), after 3 straight first round playoff exits. Guy was trying to do the Bucks a favor and they treated him like a must keep guy.

To be fair the Bucks were also down 2 starters and another guy (Prince) who has started a lot the last two years.

[wadesworld]

To be fair the Bucks were also down 2 starters and another guy (Prince) who has started a lot the last two years.

Yeah I posted it before I saw KPJ was out.  But I guess that also shows how bad the Bucks are when KPJ and Taurean Prince are missing starters...

[BM1090]

Yeah I posted it before I saw KPJ was out.  But I guess that also shows how bad the Bucks are when KPJ and Taurean Prince are missing starters...

and Myles Turner.

But yes I agree the Bucks are in need of a major reset

[JWags85]

Bucks currently clawing and scraping against a Nuggets team playing without Jokic or Murray.  Sure KPJ is not playing, but with Giannis, Portis, and Turner starting, they will likely not even score 45 points in the first half and are currently going 4 min without a point.  Doc just stealing money

[wadesworld]

Bucks currently clawing and scraping against a Nuggets team playing without Jokic or Murray.  Sure KPJ is not playing, but with Giannis, Portis, and Turner starting, they will likely not even score 45 points in the first half and are currently going 4 min without a point.  Doc just stealing money

Raise your hand if you had Amir Coffey leading the Bucks in minutes so far...

[JWags85]

Raise your hand if you had Amir Coffey leading the Bucks in minutes so far...

1Q was disgusting.  Ok, then the Bucks come out in the second and actually get some things going.  Moving the ball, Turner and Bobby are active, jump out to a 37-32 lead as Giannis comes back in.  Nuggets call a T0 right at the 6 min mark.  Doc comes out of the TO completely changing the offense, slowing things down, running Giannis as point forward.  Nuggets go on a 16-5 run as the Bucks go scoreless for the next 4:30 (yes scoreless, not just without a FG) and score 5 points in the final 6 and change.

[CreightonWarrior]

Giannis now out until about the trade deadline. Sure feels like the final nail in the coffin. 

[GB Warrior]

Giannis now out until about the trade deadline. Sure feels like the final nail in the coffin. 

This is a blessing in disguise. Eliminate any temptation to try to improve this team. Strip it for parts, and burn it down in the offseason

[CreightonWarrior]

Yeah, at this point I'd rather trade Giannis than trade for Morant

[cheebs09]

Yeah, at this point I'd rather trade Giannis than trade for Morant

Based on the injury, you might have to wait until before the draft to trade him. Honestly, it's not like you need to trade him in order to lose games at this point.

[wadesworld]

Based on the injury, you might have to wait until before the draft to trade him. Honestly, it's not like you need to trade him in order to lose games at this point.

Teams will absolutely still try to get GA before the deadline. If the offer is right, you absolutely trade him.

I have a feeling we end up with either KAT and Kolek for GA or Jimmy and 3 firsts for GA. Both would be awful. But John Horst is clueless and will cater to what GA wants.