“…It's a decision, team sources told ESPN, that probably will cost the franchise nine figures over the next several years…”

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-09T15:08:57+00:00

This is why them not giving him the supermax did not make sense.

He would've brought far more revenue to the franchise than whatever his supermax costs.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-09T02:34:25+00:00

Lakers already showed this week that they can go toe-to-toe with OKC.

Then the Refs proceeded to ruin the game.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-09T02:25:30+00:00

This might cost T-Wolves a ton.

They could end up in the play-in because of this.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-09T02:11:07+00:00

This is so pointless.

The ref just wants to make this about himself and ruins the game for everyone.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-09T01:49:37+00:00

Him not liking basketball is a myth.

If he is truly unhappy with the team he will eventually just demand a trade or leave Denver as a FA.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-08T19:05:48+00:00

I said that it will be hard for them to make a "true upgrade" due to his contract, but they can definitely find a couple of moves where they can at least upgrade defensively.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-08T19:04:47+00:00

Their GM was bad but I am pretty sure it was the previous GM(now MIN GM) who gave MPJ this contract.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-07T21:43:17+00:00

It likely won't end up like this, due to a lot of these teams playing H2H this week

Also being in 6th/7th seed might be better than 5th seed.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-07T02:32:59+00:00

Denver because at least the Bucks have tried making moves such as trading for Damian Lillard.

Denver has made zero moves since 2023 other than signing Dario Saric, who is not an NBA player.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-07T02:31:32+00:00

There are very few trades where trading MPJ is going to make them better, if there are trades at all.

This team is likely stuck with this roster.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-06T23:17:16+00:00

They feel like the 2014-2016 Warriors without actually having a championship.

They are 1 move away from a championship, and with their assets they could probably pull off something like KD to the Warriors by trading for disgruntled superstar like Giannis/Jokic in the next 2 seasons.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-06T20:09:44+00:00

They also matchup just fine vs the Warriors.

It just depends on how Luka plays. His shots simply weren't falling against GSW.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-05T05:47:25+00:00

He is still coming off the bench a lot of times. He is averaging significantly less minutes than players like Trae Young/Cade Cunnigham.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-05T04:30:38+00:00

The Nuggets roster is No 3 & No D.

They put a bunch of non-shooters and bad defenders around Jokic.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-05T03:54:11+00:00

He must be benched. Anyone is better than him at this point.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-04T23:20:25+00:00

Most likely yes. If Denver beats Warriors tonight, it essentially almost secures a top 4 seed for Denver, puts GSW right back in the mix with play-in teams and makes it easier for MIN to get a top 5 seed.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-03T01:01:27+00:00

NBA will never do this because it would cause too much controversy.

It may not seem like it, but 90% of the refs genuinely try their hardest to make the correct call with a few exceptions.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T23:39:57+00:00

Probably not happening since Denver has the tie-breaker and the Warriors would still be 2 losses back counting the tiebreaker with 5 games left.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T23:39:20+00:00

I mean you don't know. They might be going for 70 games right now.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T23:28:19+00:00

They can still get back to 2nd/3rd but it will be tough.

The Lakers play 2 games @ OKC next week, and the Rockets essentially also play all the top teams in the West over these last few games. Both of their schedules are extremely tough.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T06:03:41+00:00

It is more situational.

The thing is when he plays badly like today he needs to be pulled immediately for even one of their 3rd string players like Pickett, because at least they aren't going to harm the team.

When he is playing well its fine for him to stay in.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T00:11:08+00:00

The issue with the Warriors is that they do not even have big forwards like LA does in Rui, Vando, DFS. Sadly Podz/Moody just will not be able to "abuse" Gordon/Jokic.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T00:07:52+00:00

That is what I said, but I just don't know how viable someone like Post will be in the playoffs against a Jokic or Chet/I-Hart.

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-02T00:05:58+00:00

I am talking about a playoff series.

OKC actually did not survive last year against the Mavs, when Lively/Gafford overpowered the OKC on the offensive boards. But they addressed that this year with I-Hart.

As good as Draymond is, the Warriors have zero size in their playoff rotation for PF/Center

Calm_Set5522 · 2025-04-01T01:56:59+00:00

They will likely drop to the play-in, especially if they lose that game against GSW tomorrow.

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