2025 NBA Off Season thread - Page 3

Amazin69 · 07-07-2025, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

I've heard a lot of positives about the Hornets. But history keeps me from feeling like they still didn't pick a bunch of busts.

One supposes it depends if Kon Kneuppel ends up being the Greg Kelser to Cooper Flagg's Magic Johnson; ie the #4 pick who only looked good in college because he was sharing the floor with the #1.

Who were the clods who over-rated Kelser? Your then-San Diego Clippers, making dumb draft decisions for decades. (Or, when they hit a stroke of genius, such as "trade Mikal Bridges and other considerations to make sure we get SG-A", turning around and botching it the very next season. Siiiiigh.)

Cobra Mgr · 07-07-2025, 01:03 PM

I was actually mildly impressed w/kk. And that is saying a lot coming from this Tar Heels fan. There were times Flagg was missing and you could see him carry the Devils offense w/a variety of offensive skills. But dook also had a perverted amount of talent in an ACC that has never been weaker. So you might have to grade those performances on a curve. Nevertheless, I will be more than happy to see a dookie go boom.

Cobra Mgr · 07-07-2025, 01:14 PM

3 way trade between the Clips, Heat & Jazz. Norman Powell to Miami. PF John Collins to LA. Utah gets Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson & LAC 2027 2nd rd pick.

Amazin69 · 07-07-2025, 01:33 PM

Huh, Collins is 5 years younger than Norman, but he doesn't have the championship experience, and all his best stats (PPG, RPG, shooting) came in 2019-2020. He had a nice bounce-back season last year after 5 years of diminishing production, but he missed half the year with injuries.

Also, Collins is from Utah. Will he be resenting the trade away from friends and family? Unknown.

Cobra Mgr · 07-10-2025, 12:28 PM

Former Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies @ 93.

Cobra Mgr · 07-10-2025, 12:30 PM

Devon Booker signs 2 yr $145M extension.

Amazin69 · 07-10-2025, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Former Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies @ 93.

Thought #1: aw, damn. Brilliant mind

Thought #2: If Layden can make it to 93 with that body and the high-stress experience of coaching, maybe I don't need to sweat having some french fries so much.

Thought #3: Never assume the general from the specific. For all I know, FL may have had enough surgeries that he was part android these past few decades.

Cobra Mgr · 07-13-2025, 05:14 PM

Noise about LA amiable to trading LeBron is getting louder. Mavs, Cavs, Clips & dubs have all been rumored to testing the waters.

Cobra Mgr · 07-14-2025, 11:15 PM

Furphy's Law

Cobra Mgr · 07-16-2025, 06:19 PM

Phoenix buying out Bradley Beal. Clips his next stop.

Amazin69 · 07-18-2025, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Noise about LA amiable to trading LeBron is getting louder. Mavs, Cavs, Clips & dubs have all been rumored to testing the waters.

Oh, please let the Clippers get him! LeBron and Load-Management and Cancer on the same team sounds like the setup for a face-plant of epic proportions!

Antonin · 07-18-2025, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Noise about LA amiable to trading LeBron is getting louder. Mavs, Cavs, Clips & dubs have all been rumored to testing the waters.

Please, not the Cavs. Thanks for the championship, but I want to see team basketball, not one guy dominating his teammates, coaches, owner, etc. LeBron is a great player, but an incurable drama queen.

Cobra Mgr · 07-19-2025, 08:05 PM

Marcus Smart headed to Lakers

Cobra Mgr · 07-21-2025, 12:50 PM

Chris Paul back w/the Clipps

Amazin69 · 07-21-2025, 04:36 PM

Creaky McCreak…but Paul is a clubhouse positive, still useful on the court and now they don't have to play Load-Management in the back-court. Get decent seasons out Beal and Paul to go with Cancer, Bogdan and Dunn, and you're okay in the back.

Not sure what the point of Brook Lopez is, though. There had to better, younger options

Cobra Mgr · 07-30-2025, 07:11 PM

Gilbert Arenas arrested for running an illegal gambling operation w/an Israeli crime boss

This after Marcus Morris was arrested for fraud @ 2 casinos.

Cobra Mgr · 08-04-2025, 07:05 PM

D'Aaron Fox extends w/Spurs for 4 yrs $229M

LD84 · 08-06-2025, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

D'Aaron Fox extends w/Spurs for 4 yrs $229M

I don’t think that is the player you go all in on.

Cobra Mgr · 08-12-2025, 11:44 PM

Should this be the way D should be taught in the flop heavy NBA?

Cobra Mgr · 08-13-2025, 09:41 PM

NHL Hurricanes owner to buy NBA Portland Trail Blazers for $4B. Don't know if I ever heard of an owner of 2 franchises on opposite ends of the coast. Interesting that Portland is not in the NHL & Raleigh isn't in the NBA. You have to wonder if that comes into play when arena leases, renovations or age comes into play.

C's sale for $6B+ approved

07-07-2025, 01:03 PM	#42
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	I was actually mildly impressed w/kk. And that is saying a lot coming from this Tar Heels fan. There were times Flagg was missing and you could see him carry the Devils offense w/a variety of offensive skills. But dook also had a perverted amount of talent in an ACC that has never been weaker. So you might have to grade those performances on a curve. Nevertheless, I will be more than happy to see a dookie go boom. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-07-2025, 01:14 PM	#43
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	3 way trade between the Clips, Heat & Jazz. Norman Powell to Miami. PF John Collins to LA. Utah gets Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson & LAC 2027 2nd rd pick. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-10-2025, 12:28 PM	#45
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Former Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies @ 93. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-10-2025, 12:30 PM	#46
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Devon Booker signs 2 yr $145M extension. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-13-2025, 05:14 PM	#48
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Noise about LA amiable to trading LeBron is getting louder. Mavs, Cavs, Clips & dubs have all been rumored to testing the waters. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-07-2025, 01:33 PM	#44
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,154 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Huh, Collins is 5 years younger than Norman, but he doesn't have the championship experience, and all his best stats (PPG, RPG, shooting) came in 2019-2020. He had a nice bounce-back season last year after 5 years of diminishing production, but he missed half the year with injuries. Also, Collins is from Utah. Will he be resenting the trade away from friends and family? Unknown.

07-14-2025, 11:15 PM	#49
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Furphy's Law __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-16-2025, 06:19 PM	#50
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Phoenix buying out Bradley Beal. Clips his next stop. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-19-2025, 08:05 PM	#53
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Marcus Smart headed to Lakers __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-21-2025, 12:50 PM	#54
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Chris Paul back w/the Clipps __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

07-21-2025, 04:36 PM	#55
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,154 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Creaky McCreak…but Paul is a clubhouse positive, still useful on the court and now they don't have to play Load-Management in the back-court. Get decent seasons out Beal and Paul to go with Cancer, Bogdan and Dunn, and you're okay in the back. Not sure what the point of Brook Lopez is, though. There had to better, younger options

07-30-2025, 07:11 PM	#56
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Gilbert Arenas arrested for running an illegal gambling operation w/an Israeli crime boss This after Marcus Morris was arrested for fraud @ 2 casinos. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

08-04-2025, 07:05 PM	#57
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	D'Aaron Fox extends w/Spurs for 4 yrs $229M __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

08-12-2025, 11:44 PM	#59
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	Should this be the way D should be taught in the flop heavy NBA? __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin

08-13-2025, 09:41 PM	#60
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 8,693	NHL Hurricanes owner to buy NBA Portland Trail Blazers for $4B. Don't know if I ever heard of an owner of 2 franchises on opposite ends of the coast. Interesting that Portland is not in the NHL & Raleigh isn't in the NBA. You have to wonder if that comes into play when arena leases, renovations or age comes into play. C's sale for $6B+ approved __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016 Don't fall for the spin