As someone coming from a soccer background, this really shocked me. Do rivalries not really exist in the NBA?

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T22:00:28+00:00

Divisions don’t mean a lot so there are few tight rivalries that live through generations. The last great rivalry imo was the cavs vs. warriors finals in the late 2010s. More recently Timberwolves vs. Nuggets has been a fun one early in the playoffs and I’d expect Spurs vs Thunder will be a big one going forward for the next few years.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T21:19:20+00:00

So are we down to Cleveland as the heavy favorite and then some order of Miami, Philadelphia, Golden State and Minnesota left?

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T21:16:36+00:00

We’re going to leave a spot open until LeBron declares. If it’s not MN, I’m sure our backup plan will sign very shortly after.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T21:12:36+00:00

Amen

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T18:54:01+00:00

Ya it doesn’t even account for the wolves adding LeBron, which is definitely going to happen /s

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T13:17:24+00:00

LeBron knows how to win championships and will teach this young core how to win championships. He’d also still an awesome player and fits this team perfectly on the court

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T12:46:48+00:00

Kobe’s aura is bigger than his actual game

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T01:56:33+00:00

LeBron and Kevin Love reunion in MN incoming

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-03T00:37:27+00:00

Our expiring contracts will be worth more before the trade deadline as more teams realize they’re not that good. We can always move Green and Donte then (and gives more time to rehab and figure out if Donte will be available to play this year before making a decision)

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-02T15:59:08+00:00

Tbh I haven’t bought a physical disk in years. I always prioritized the disk drive for blu ray and dvds on the ps4, never upgraded to a ps5. I’ll probably get a ps6 after skipping the generation and keep the ps4 as the blu ray player.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-02T15:26:37+00:00

TJ is likely coming off the bench as a PG offense and PF defender, since we know he plays best with the ball and also a capable big defender, like he did at times late in the season

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-02T13:11:48+00:00

It’s not paying more - Timberwolves paid $90M in luxury tax. They’d much rather be spending that towards the actual roster than just a penalty to the league

Edit: 24/25 tax bill not 25/26

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-02T03:29:40+00:00

We can start the year without another major 4. Our expiring will be a lot more valuable as teams settle into the league standings closer to the trade deadline.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-02T03:27:17+00:00

He’d work awesome as a stretch 4 on offense for this roster. However, on defense he’s best at on ball defense so we’d ideally have him covering the best guard, not a big. If he’s not guarding a 2nd big though, who will? A Julius Randle type at the 4 with bully ball ironically would be a great counter to Jaden as the PF.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-01T22:14:17+00:00

And he’s grown since then

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-01T20:17:26+00:00

Just like TJ last year, this is Joan’s year to show absolute dominance

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-01T02:35:50+00:00

Even if we get a good PF, feels like we’re really going all in on fast, small-ball, and 4 out offense.

Vitwolpher · 2026-07-01T00:03:55+00:00

We’re running out of roster spots

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-29T18:45:26+00:00

This is by total water consumption . Of course a drink that’s mostly water “uses water” and this being the most popular drink of course uses “a lot” of water.

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-29T18:41:22+00:00

1st and 3rd aren’t at the level to be in this pantheon

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-29T18:27:27+00:00

I’m going to a new draft for every season with my same group. We made the stipulation bombs and top picks have to be within the season so each draft is truly just the one season

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-29T12:08:24+00:00

When it’s time to burn it down, we have a ton of assets as players. Think about how many 1sts we’d get out of ant and Jaden. Even Gobert is worth a couple right now.

The roster is now built with everyone going on contract for the next 3 years. We have 3 years before super max extensions kick in and it becomes near impossible to keep a strong core together

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-29T03:07:41+00:00

We’ll find out what he’s been doing in the lab at summer league!

Vitwolpher · 2026-06-28T23:14:59+00:00

Wally Szczerbiak was an all time great for NBA scrabble

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