Official 2016-2017 NBA Season Thread - NBA rules Chris Bosh has a career ending injury

[carver]

Noah to Minny for a heavily protected 2nd round pick

Do it Thibs!

nah we're good on that contract.. we already have pek who we pay for nothing

 

[squatchnt]

Noah got one of those Stoudemire contracts

 

[starboy]

Hope Bron drop 60

 

[atransta]

Hope Bron drop 60

Me too. I got money on them tonight.

 

[awwsome]

Jennings going to try to show up Kyrie.

 

[dman14]

Anybody think the Warriors going to flirt with 70 wins again this year?

If Kerr didn't let Klay go for 80 a few nights ago, he's not going to let the team go for 70 wins.

have them around 67-70 win range with ease. there isn't going to be all the hoopla and buzz for a "record"
do not think anyone is challenging them for that overall 1 spot

 

[youngwolf]

Not a trash city, tho

Right.

After the championship...you still have to face the reality that you live in Ohio and your parents are probably cousins.

Muerto.


Also, 2016 bhz >>>>>>>>> .

 

[nick.]

Jennings going to try to show up Kyrie.

This is not gonna end well.

 

[Spectacular23]

Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins sued over New York nightclub fight

Matt Barnes – with Kings teammate DeMarcus Cousins seen out with him – was involved in an altercation at a New York nightclub early Monday morning.

Other details remain contentious.

Barnes’ representatives claim he acted in self-defense and paint him as the victim. Other sources – reportedly including a video – paint Barnes as the aggressor.

A court might eventually rule on the situation.

TMZ:

Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins have just been SUED over the nightclub brawl at Avenue in NYC this week … with the alleged victims claiming they were brutalized by the NBA stars.

According to the lawsuit filed in NYC, Jasmine Besiso and Myrone Powell claim they were innocently hanging out when Barnes approached Jasmine and began to choke her.

In the suit, Powell says he saw the attack and tried to intervene but that’s when Cousins stepped in and punched him in the face.

At that point, Barnes allegedly released Jasmine’s neck and elbowed her in the face — knocking her unconscious. Myrone claims he was taken to the ground and Barnes and Cousins proceeded to kick and punch him in the head and body.

A rep for the alleged victims calls the incident a “vicious and unprovoked attack” And says Cousins’ initial blow was a “blindside punch.”

The rep also says the two were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where they were treated for “serious injuries.”

It’s important to remember there’s no burden of proof for filing a lawsuit. This is not an indication of Barnes’ and Cousins’ liability or guilt. As of last update, police are still investigating, and Barnes’ attorney has said his client was cooperating.

Report: Video of night club incident shows Matt Barnes as assailant

Kings forward Matt Barnes, according to one account, choked a woman and punched two other people during a nightclub fight early Monday morning. Barnes’ representatives said he was acting in self defense.

The truth?

That can be hazy, but apparently a piece of suggestive evidence exists.

A.J. Perez of USA Today:

Footage of the incident obtained by investigators appears to show Barnes was the assailant, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation who is not authorized to speak publicly because the investigation is ongoing.

This interpretation of the video might not be the only possible interpretation. This footage also might omit key details.

But in a situation with conflicting accounts by the involved parties, it’s something.

 

[dman14]

btw, is matt barnes lady still with DFish?

came across this the other day

 

[Spectacular23]

Actual Body Expert Says Draymond Green's Excuses For Balls-Kicking Don't Hold Up

http://deadspin.com/actual-body-expert-says-draymond-greens-excuse-for-ball-1789787069

This was a good read

 

[JD617]

 

I'll help you out even though I don't really want to be in the middle of this feud.

Non-All Star Noah signed for 4 years/$72 mil a few days later.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm not a fortune teller, nor was I enthused with this signing. Still doesn't prove a point.

I didn't want to go down this road, but yeah you were.

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

Some of you guys don't know **** about NBA negotiations and contract structures. No team ever starts with the number the player wants. Noah's deal is a "bargain" if you want to believe it or not. I swear, people need to stop speaking from their hearts and use their minds.

Nickmaz was the one who was steadfastly against it from the start. Here's what you had to say about that.

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

Just stop reading what he posts. The kid's off his rocker and screaming from his heart.

He thinks he can do a better job in the front office than guys who have been around in the NBA for over 30 years. It's that young kids arrogance

Don't take it personally, Nick. Still rock with you.

This seems to fit the definition of enthused, no?

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

One thing I loved about Noah besides his fiery attitude was his skilled passing for his size. The guy just sees the floor as well as some point guards. When he's on, he can get a really cause havoc on the defense. Also, am I the only one excited to finally have a big on the team that can consistently guard the pick and roll? It seems like we've been AWFUL in that department for the past decade. Teams didn't even need to read the scouting report to know all they had to do was pick and roll us to death

I know we're getting derided in the offseason thread for being the all NBA 2011 team, but I have a feeling Phil picked up a lot of guys with egos with chips on their shoulders. I would rather have grit and hustle before flash any day on the week.

But anyway, that's beside the point. Bottom line... the way I see it, yeah bhz loves his Grizz, but so what? He's a solid poster when he posts about other players/teams too at least in my opinion. I don't really see what the big deal is. It's not like he's a seaman/Doo Be Doo/ryanjumpman/JumpManFromDaBay-type guy who just floods it with trash all the time. *shrugs* Just my two cents.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Thread been lit today

 

[nick.]

I never liked the idea of Noah. I might've been okay with 2/$36M but 4/$72M? No way.

I was also very against the Rose trade but I've softened my stance on that. Despite what the analytics say he brings a different dynamic to the team. He already has more points in the paint than Jose Calderon had in 2 seasons . Also, Holiday's a solid piece off the bench.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

I hope Lebron drop 50 and look up at Phil the whole time.

 

[Peep Game]

I never liked the idea of Noah. I might've been okay with 2/$36M but 4/$72M? No way.

I was also very against the Rose trade but I've softened my stance on that. Despite what the analytics say he brings a different dynamic to the team. He already has more points in the paint than Jose Calderon had in 2 seasons . Also, Holiday's a solid piece off the bench.

Noah is still living off what he did 3-4 years ago. Purely a blinding reputation signing

 

[phar0]

i need to stay awake for clips/gs somehow

 

[pmatic]

I'm just glad the Lakers didn't explore a Thibs-Noah-Deng reunion like I once thought of. :x

 

[markangelo]

every team has a shot against the warriors 

Its the NBA 

but in a best of seven, I think there are only three : Cavs, LAC, Spurs

 

[jjs07]

Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins sued over New York nightclub fight

Matt Barnes – with Kings teammate DeMarcus Cousins seen out with him – was involved in an altercation at a New York nightclub early Monday morning.

Other details remain contentious.

Barnes’ representatives claim he acted in self-defense and paint him as the victim. Other sources – reportedly including a video – paint Barnes as the aggressor.

A court might eventually rule on the situation.

TMZ:

Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins have just been SUED over the nightclub brawl at Avenue in NYC this week … with the alleged victims claiming they were brutalized by the NBA stars.

According to the lawsuit filed in NYC, Jasmine Besiso and Myrone Powell claim they were innocently hanging out when Barnes approached Jasmine and began to choke her.

In the suit, Powell says he saw the attack and tried to intervene but that’s when Cousins stepped in and punched him in the face.

At that point, Barnes allegedly released Jasmine’s neck and elbowed her in the face — knocking her unconscious. Myrone claims he was taken to the ground and Barnes and Cousins proceeded to kick and punch him in the head and body.

A rep for the alleged victims calls the incident a “vicious and unprovoked attack” And says Cousins’ initial blow was a “blindside punch.”

The rep also says the two were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where they were treated for “serious injuries.”

It’s important to remember there’s no burden of proof for filing a lawsuit. This is not an indication of Barnes’ and Cousins’ liability or guilt. As of last update, police are still investigating, and Barnes’ attorney has said his client was cooperating.

Report: Video of night club incident shows Matt Barnes as assailant

Kings forward Matt Barnes, according to one account, choked a woman and punched two other people during a nightclub fight early Monday morning. Barnes’ representatives said he was acting in self defense.

The truth?

That can be hazy, but apparently a piece of suggestive evidence exists.

A.J. Perez of USA Today:

Footage of the incident obtained by investigators appears to show Barnes was the assailant, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation who is not authorized to speak publicly because the investigation is ongoing.

This interpretation of the video might not be the only possible interpretation. This footage also might omit key details.

But in a situation with conflicting accounts by the involved parties, it’s something.

Cousins for Trey Burke that much closer to becoming a reality

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Cousins in DC would be entertaining. On and off the court.

 

[shotsrangout]

brandon jennings a starting PG in 2016

what a time to be alive

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Kris got a 10 year old face on a 7'3 body.

 

[sohoguy]

Jennings already catching ankles, sit down young man

 

[Based Jesus]

What's this thing the Knicks are doing with the ball where it moves? Idk what it is but I like it.