2024-25 NBA Thread

[The Sultan]

It didn't matter.

[Billy Hoyle]

Detroit really blowing a great opportunity. 

To me, the Knicks stole that game more than Detroit blew it. Cunningham missed some clutch shots, whereas Brunson made them. That will change with experience.

[Uncle Rico]

To me, the Knicks stole that game more than Detroit blew it. Cunningham missed some clutch shots, whereas Brunson made them. That will change with experience.

Pistons are in great shape to build a roster.  Just about all their draft picks and flexibility with salary.  They need another shot creator

[Billy Hoyle]

Pistons are in great shape to build a roster.  Just about all their draft picks and flexibility with salary.  They need another shot creator

Ivey can be that. He was finally developing into the player he was drafted to be when he broke his leg. The franchise is in really good shape moving forward.

[Pakuni]

Pops is done with coaching.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44967466/sources-popovich-done-coaching-spurs-staying-front-office

[Uncle Rico]

Pops is done with coaching.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44967466/sources-popovich-done-coaching-spurs-staying-front-office

That's what he gets for getting vaxxed

[cheebs09]

I'm starting to get nervous about Doc still being employed by the Bucks.

[MU82]

Pops is done with coaching.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44967466/sources-popovich-done-coaching-spurs-staying-front-office

Auerbach and Jackson in whatever order as best NBA coaches ever. Not sure I'd choose anyone else over Pop as #3, though Riley's up there, too.

[BM1090]

It didn't matter.

It definitely mattered. But the Bucks have only themselves to blame.

[BM1090]

I'm starting to get nervous about Doc still being employed by the Bucks.

Would be shocked if they fired him

[wadesworld]

Saw a rumor from "someone who has got these things right" that said Doc will be back if there aren't major changes to the roster (AKA if Giannis is still on the roster).

[Uncle Rico]

Saw a rumor from "someone who has got these things right" that said Doc will be back if there aren't major changes to the roster (AKA if Giannis is still on the roster).

Could be a chance for us to get rid of Shaka and bring Billy Donovan to Milwaukee

[The Sultan]

I have resigned myself to...

...they aren't firing Doc

...they aren't trading Giannis

...a loss somewhere in next season's play-in

[wadesworld]

I have resigned myself to...

...they aren't firing Doc

...they aren't trading Giannis

...a loss somewhere in next season's play-in

Pretty much.  My hope is that they have an honest conversation with Giannis about next year.  They shouldn't expect to contend given Dame's injury.  You are setting up the 2026-2027 season.  Let Brook walk, try to get Trent to sign the 120% of veteran minimum with the promise of a 4 year, $80M type deal after next season when they have his early Bird rights like Bobby did a few years ago, extend AJ Green, use the TPMLE to bring in a guy who could contribute, use the trade exception to get someone (like Mark Williams).  Goodbye to KPJ and Prince.  Pat opts in, Bobby probably opts out.  Not sure what you do with Bobby, but probably bring him back.

Next offseason you could trade your 2030 and 2032 picks, which will have huge value, and bring in a real piece.  They should not be looking to add any real salaries or trade the 2031 pick now.

[MUBurrow]

Pretty much.  My hope is that they have an honest conversation with Giannis about next year.  They shouldn't expect to contend given Dame's injury.
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Next offseason you could trade your 2030 and 2032 picks, which will have huge value, and bring in a real piece.  They should not be looking to add any real salaries or trade the 2031 pick now.

+1.  Which, if Giannis is cool with, I'm fine with too.  I know it isn't the best way to run a team, but I'm bearish enough about the Bucks franchise post-Giannis to be cool with this basically being Giannis' decision.  If he wants to stay and is willing to be patient with this plan, let's roll. The one thing that can't happen is Giannis be willing to stay this year and then demand a trade after next year when he's got one fewer year on his contract and will reduce the Bucks' return.

[Jockey]

I have resigned myself to...

...they aren't firing Doc

...they aren't trading Giannis

...a loss somewhere in next season's play-in

Giannis is the only thing that separates us from Washington & Charlotte.

Terrible GM. Terrible coach. Terrible roster.

[The Sultan]

Draymond. 🙄🙄🙄

[JWags85]

Auerbach and Jackson in whatever order as best NBA coaches ever. Not sure I'd choose anyone else over Pop as #3, though Riley's up there, too.

That's actually a fun discussion.  I'd personally give the nod to Riley, solely cause he took 3 different franchises to the Finals and when he took over the Heat, it was an organization that was less than a decade old, had never won a playoff series or finished better than 8th in the East, and had them a perennial top 2-3 team in the East within 2 years.

But Pop was unreal at his peak.  I can't argue that hard against someone who has him at 3.

[MuggsyB]

Curry may have awakened even with his 3 fouls and swollen thumb.  Ridiculous shot there.  Sengun and Jalen Green are playing soft. 

[GB Warrior]

Giannis is the only thing that separates us from Washington & Charlotte.

Terrible GM. Terrible coach. Terrible roster.

Terrible city too (because of terrible dentists)

[MuggsyB]

The Dubs better wake the h up. 

[forgetful]

Too many missed open looks for the Warriors.

[MuggsyB]

Too many missed open looks for the Warriors.

Adams and VanVleet have been really good tonight.  Curry is having a rough 4Q.  Amen Thompson is incredibly impressive.  I hadn't really watched him play much this year.  He's got crazy potential if he can improve his J. 

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  I'm truly shocked. 

[MuggsyB]

Moronic play by Sengun.