2023-24 NBA Thread

[MU82]

NBA just passed a new rule aimed at limiting load management for star players.

All this will do is test the imagination of teams as they try to figure out which "injury" the star they want to rest has.

Years ago, teams used to stash players on the injured list with "back pain" or "plantar fasciitis," and now they'll do it with their stars.

I still remember Bill Wennington supposedly being out with plantar fasciitis, and when a reporter asked him which foot it was, he said something like, "I don't know. Ask Chip." (reference to Bulls trainer Chip Schaefer)

[WhiteTrash]

NBA just passed a new rule aimed at limiting load management for star players.

All this will do is test the imagination of teams as they try to figure out which "injury" the star they want to rest has.

Years ago, teams used to stash players on the injured list with "back pain" or "plantar fasciitis," and now they'll do it with their stars.

I still remember Bill Wennington supposedly being out with plantar fasciitis, and when a reporter asked him which foot it was, he said something like, "I don't know. Ask Chip." (reference to Bulls trainer Chip Schaefer)

LOL. I don't know if there is a practical way to police it. Play for Pay? The player's association would fight that to the death. 

[Uncle Rico]

MILWAUKEE WOJ BOMB

[The Sultan of Semantics]

I mean, I love Jrue so that sucks. But I think Giannis sent his message and it was received.

[Uncle Rico]

I mean, I love Jrue so that sucks. But I think Giannis sent his message and it was received.

Bucks sending a message, too.

[CreightonWarrior]

Let’s go!!!!

[jficke13]

Anyone more enough of an NBA-knower than me who can say where this puts the Bucks as far as expectations? Championship favorites? East Favorites? Just kinda in the amalgamated category of "contender?"

[Uncle Rico]

Anyone more enough of an NBA-knower than me who can say where this puts the Bucks as far as expectations? Championship favorites? East Favorites? Just kinda in the amalgamated category of "contender?"

Contender

[Hards Alumni]

Guess they're all in.

[4everwarriors]

Good move by Coach and GM, Giannis. Holiday got scorched by #22 in da Playoffs, adios. Guess Hield won't be comin' to da Bucks.
Bucks in 6, aina?

[MuggsyB]

Holy crap!!  Absolutely brilliant move from the Bucks imo. 

[CreightonWarrior]

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[MU82]

Wow, that's quite a trade.

If Lillard is healthy, and if he knows that the Bucks are Giannis' team, this was a tremendous move by the Bucks.

[Uncle Rico]

Good move by Coach and GM, Giannis. Holiday got scorched by #22 in da Playoffs, adios. Guess Hield won't be comin' to da Bucks.
Bucks in 6, aina?

Better than coach and GM, Rodgers, that’s for sure

[Its DJOver]

Who fills the open roster spot?

[MuggsyB]

Wow, that's quite a trade.

If Lillard is healthy, and if he knows that the Bucks are Giannis' team, this was a tremendous move by the Bucks.

I love Holiday but I think you have to pull the trigger on this trade.  Lillard is a bona fide scorer and has proven he can do it during crunch time.  He's never played with anyone like Giannis obviously but he's a solid playmaker as well.  He also has unlimited range with the ability to drain deep buckets both off the bounce and on catch and shoots.  He will make it harder to double/triple Antetokounmpo. 

Now, the Bucks still need a back-up PG and their defense is still a bit of a question mark.  But man....this team should be crazy explosive and fun to watch. 

[Uncle Rico]

Crybaby Jimmy Butler is complaining the Bucks tampered because certainly Pat Riley and the Heat wouldn’t have. 

Win a ring, chump

[Lennys Tap]

Crybaby Jimmy Butler is complaining the Bucks tampered because certainly Pat Riley and the Heat wouldn’t have. 

Win a ring, chump

Tough guy

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I LOVE me some Jrue Holiday but wow what a trade. This has to be the best duo in Bucks history right? Only other one that I can think of as close is Kareem and the Big 0.

[wadesworld]

Basketball wise this was a no brainer.  But damnit I loved Jrue.

I think this certainly makes the Bucks at east co-favorites with the Nuggets.  You have 2 of the top 10 players in the League, and if Middleton is healthy you have another top 25-30 guy.

Perimeter defense will be the question.  This probably sets up a good chance for Jae to get a lot of minutes.  Not sure who is guarding guys like Jimmy and Tatum on this roster.

[HutchwasClutch]

Obviously thrilled to have Dame, but not having to suffer through watching another postseason of Allen choking is a nice bonus too.

[Uncle Rico]

Tough guy

Yes, it is tough for Jimmy that he didn’t get Donovan Mitchell or Damian Lillard and they ended up in Cleveland and Milwaukee.

Given how badly Jimmy hates Milwaukee and disrespects Marquette, I suppose this will only increase his dislike of both.

Maybe he can win a ring with the guy the Hausers wouldn’t play with

[cheebs09]

Who fills the open roster spot?

Is it Alex that we haven’t signed this season?

Jrue did great things for the Bucks, but think this is a great move. Hopefully Dame can keep the offense from sputtering out in the playoffs.

[brewcity77]

A little Marquette on Marquette violence...

https://x.com/KingMe_DJ1/status/1707102295907869159?s=20

[Uncle Rico]

A little Marquette on Marquette violence...

https://x.com/KingMe_DJ1/status/1707102295907869159?s=20

Hell yeah, DJO