The OFFICIAL 2023 NBA Season Thread

[smalltown]

Originally Posted by tjforce

IDK, but the step back Scottie Barnes is taking is intriguing. VanVleet as well.

Scottie has an undisclosed knee issue that the team is hoping he can play through. And Fred is still dealing with some nagging stuff from last season - he hinted that his back issue has been effecting his shot.

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

How close are the Raptors to blowing it up? Or will they just keep everyone and hope for a decent pick? Lost 6 out of their last 7. Was really hoping OG becomes available in my fantasy world and Dallas had something to trade for him. But then i woke up and realized they have nothing of value.

I don't think they'd "blow it up". But i don't think they're far off from a shake up. I think they're waiting to see what happens when Achiuwa and Porter Jr. get back. Both were supposed to be rotation pieces and it's really hurt the depth.

Fred probably isn't on the table because we won't get anything close to replacement value for him. He's worth more to the Raptors than what they'd get back. Scottie and Pascal are not going anywhere.

Gary Trent Jr. is the most likely to be moved at this point. OG is only moved if they get a blow them out of the water type offer. He's still got another year on a very good contract if he's not extended.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by smalltown

Scottie has an undisclosed knee issue that the team is hoping he can play through. And Fred is still dealing with some nagging stuff from last season - he hinted that his back issue has been effecting his shot.



I don't think they'd "blow it up". But i don't think they're far off from a shake up. I think they're waiting to see what happens when Achiuwa and Porter Jr. get back. Both were supposed to be rotation pieces and it's really hurt the depth.

Fred probably isn't on the table because we won't get anything close to replacement value for him. He's worth more to the Raptors than what they'd get back. Scottie and Pascal are not going anywhere.

Gary Trent Jr. is the most likely to be moved at this point. OG is only moved if they get a blow them out of the water type offer. He's still got another year on a very good contract if he's not extended.

Yeah, if that's the case then I can't see them totally blowing it up, unless someone really offers above market for some guys.

[RogerGodahell]

Originally Posted by smalltown

Scottie has an undisclosed knee issue that the team is hoping he can play through. And Fred is still dealing with some nagging stuff from last season - he hinted that his back issue has been effecting his shot.



I don't think they'd "blow it up". But i don't think they're far off from a shake up. I think they're waiting to see what happens when Achiuwa and Porter Jr. get back. Both were supposed to be rotation pieces and it's really hurt the depth.

Fred probably isn't on the table because we won't get anything close to replacement value for him. He's worth more to the Raptors than what they'd get back. Scottie and Pascal are not going anywhere.

Gary Trent Jr. is the most likely to be moved at this point. OG is only moved if they get a blow them out of the water type offer. He's still got another year on a very good contract if he's not extended.

Your're probably right.

Congratulations to you for me trading the OG Black 1/1 Prizm RC to you for a Ben Simmons orange...if my memory is correct. (facepalm)

[smalltown]

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

Your're probably right.

Congratulations to you for me trading the OG Black 1/1 Prizm RC to you for a Ben Simmons orange...if my memory is correct. (facepalm)

Wasn't me. Wish it was though.

[kd the sniper]

Nets smoking the bucks

[oshmeehan]

Bucks desperately lacking a reliable 2nd option all season long. Got away with it early in the season with a more home-oriented and easier schedule, but as of late against better teams that do have those 2nd options, they are struggling.

Middleton is supposed to be that guy but was pretty much ass when he came back and he's been out again. Don't think the Middleton of old will be back given his age.

[oshmeehan]

Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Nets smoking the bucks

Can hang the banner for tonight's game and their 91 point half banner next to their "If KD's toe wasn't on the line..." banner from 2021.

[yiguiri2002]

Bulls stole one at MSG. They had no business winning that game. DDR awesome down the stretch except for the last free throw lol

[bigjbasketball]

Huge shot by Haliburton to win in Miami - I think it should be consensus now that he’s the best player from the 2020 Draft Class.

[RogerGodahell]

It only took Luka nearly a 50 point triple double but they pulled out a W
50-8-10

[yiguiri2002]

Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

Huge shot by Haliburton to win in Miami - I think it should be consensus now that he’s the best player from the 2020 Draft Class.

I think we should give LaMelo at least a couple of months before jumping into that conclusion.

But they are the clear top 2. I don't think it's close.

[RogerGodahell]

Dwight Powell had a solid contribution with 3 points and 4 boards. He slightly outperformed Bullock's 3 points and 2 boards. There's definitely a case to be made for Powell starting over C Wood. The number don't lie. Gotta have both of them in the starting 5 for sure.

[oshmeehan]

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

Dwight Powell had a solid contribution with 3 points and 4 boards. He slightly outperformed Bullock's 3 points and 2 boards. There's definitely a case to be made for Powell starting over C Wood. The number don't lie. Gotta have both of them in the starting 5 for sure.

Wood only had 8 and 5

[RogerGodahell]

Still twice as many as Powell. I'm serious though, they need those guys in the starting 5 they're an integral part of the winning formula. Anyone would love to have them as 2 of their starters.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by PKIPP

Im pretty sure they are undefeated at home when Mitchell plays. Unless they’ve lost one since last time I checked that.


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Jinx.

4-16 from the field. 1-4 from the free throw line.


I get that everyone has off nights, but if you are that far off, don't shoot 12 3s, when your bigs only get 13 shots combined (they made 10 of them, by the way).

[RogerGodahell]

Originally Posted by smalltown

Wasn't me. Wish it was though.

Huh, i thought for sure it was you because i know you're the biggest Raptor fan on these boards that i know of. Must of been another TOR fan.

Anyways yeah that was pretty foolish on my part looking back now but i didn't even know who he was at the time. Seemed like a good trade as Ben was in his second year. Pulled that card in the first box of Prizm basketball i ever opened. Guess i should have kept it lol.

[daeve]

holy box scores batman!

Luka with the 50 piece, Shai career high 44, Hali career high 43, Embiid with 44, Harden with a 20-20-10 trip dub, and Murray dialed back the injury clock to combine with Jokic for 54-16-23

[daeve]

Phx fans are heading for the exits at the end of the 3rd... kinda wild that both Nuggs and Grizz got their big 3's back in the same night

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

Huge shot by Haliburton to win in Miami - I think it should be consensus now that he’s the best player from the 2020 Draft Class.

I think, to be clear, that is the draft that includes Nesmith. Let's wait a lil' heater.

Or can we clear the Pacers' bench and nominate TySmithSmith

For sure tho my top 10 ranking of the class that got me castigated and nearly kicked off, is looking a little more accurate every day.

In any case Haliburton is starting to get a swagger.

[gomiamigo]

Sixers with another big quality win over the full-strength Clips, came back from 20 down, Harden with a 21-assist triple double, Embiid with 44.

76ers have wins over Suns, Bucks, Nets, Clips. 18-8 after their injury-plagued 1-4 start.

People who thought Harden and Embiid couldn't play together looking real silly.

Tyrese Maxey not even back yet for these 7 straight wins.

EC playoffs gonna be fun. Celts, Nets, 76ers, Bucks it's a murderers' row.

[GOATcards]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Sixers with another big quality win over the full-strength Clips, came back from 20 down, Harden with a 21-assist triple double, Embiid with 44.

76ers have wins over Suns, Bucks, Nets, Clips. 18-8 after their injury-plagued 1-4 start.

People who thought Harden and Embiid couldn't play together looking real silly.

Tyrese Maxey not even back yet for these 7 straight wins.

EC playoffs gonna be fun. Celts, Nets, 76ers, Bucks it's a murderers' row.

have your internet connection go down again please

[Orangejello727]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Jinx.

4-16 from the field. 1-4 from the free throw line.


I get that everyone has off nights, but if you are that far off, don't shoot 12 3s, when your bigs only get 13 shots combined (they made 10 of them, by the way).

That was 100% OG shutting down Mitchell last night. OG low key locking down the league!!

[oshmeehan]

Bucks gonna get smoked by Boston by 20+ tomorrow.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by Orangejello727

That was 100% OG shutting down Mitchell last night. OG low key locking down the league!!

It really wasn't.

Mitchell was missing open shots with OG off the floor as well. Heck, he even missed 3/4 free throws.

The guy just had an off night. Part of that credit goes to OG, but it was just a bad shooting night.

But like I said. It happens and that part doesn't bother me as much as the fact he kept launching while the bigs just weren't getting fed.

[matt roberson]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Bucks gonna get smoked by Boston by 20+ tomorrow.

Probably, they are not playing well right now and BOS is. Bucks need Khriss back..... and not this years Khriss, Khriss of Christmas past.

Originally Posted by tjforce

It really wasn't.

Mitchell was missing open shots with OG off the floor as well. Heck, he even missed 3/4 free throws.

The guy just had an off night. Part of that credit goes to OG, but it was just a bad shooting night.

But like I said. It happens and that part doesn't bother me as much as the fact he kept launching while the bigs just weren't getting fed.

OG is a good defender, and it's okay to have off nights.... but you have to pass the ball if you're missing everything. Hell just dribble drive and kick if they aren't falling, plenty of guys made a career doing only that.