2018 NBA Season Thread: You get a Super Team, and You get a Super Team, and You get a Super Team

[Deejay]

It still annoys me that PG/Melo are such garbage on that team. Maybe Durant was right for leaving? He's still a fuckboi for going to GS but...

[Moss]

It still annoys me that PG/Melo are such garbage on that team. Maybe Durant was right for leaving? He's still a fuckboi for going to GS but...

PG has been pretty damn good. Melo is old and learning to be a 3rd option

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[Krandor]

Melo was not a great call, but it also allowed the Thunder to get Kanter's contract off the books which will definitely matter down the road.

The Thunder have actually been quite good the last two months, think GS is the only team with a better record over Dec/Jan. Their defense is absolutely top tier (tho Roberson going down is gonna change that), and Steven Adams has been playing like an absolute machine.

[Kaslo]

Melo was not a great call, but it also allowed the Thunder to get Kanter's contract off the books which will definitely matter down the road.

The Thunder have actually been quite good the last two months, think GS is the only team with a better record over Dec/Jan. Their defense is absolutely top tier (tho Roberson going down is gonna change that), and Steven Adams has been playing like an absolute machine.

Interesting fact, since December 1 the Thunder are undefeated when they have their starting 5 available

[Cail]

Wojnarowski reporting Clips+Pistons engaged in "Serious talks" on a deal for Blake Griffin

[Cail]

Blake Griffin to the Pistons confirmed

[Moss]

Oh shit

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[Krandor]

Oh My

[Moss]

I'd have to imagine DJ will be on the move too. The only talent they got back was Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley, who is expiring, so looks like they may be embracing the tank

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[kisada]

jordan and lou williams pretty much have to be moved at this point.

kind of can't believe they couldn't get a better deal than this. this is so stupid

[Cail]

Blake Griffin to the Pistons confirmed

Blake for Tobias Harris, Avery Bladley, Boban Marjanovic, a 1st, a 2nd

[Gredival]

RIP Clippers bandwagon.

[Kalmado]

I'm not basketball smart like you guys. I don't know what to think about this trade for the Pistons. TELL ME WHAT TO THINK AND FEEL BG.

[kisada]

pistons got a great fuckin deal

star player for spare parts

[Gredival]

You should think that Van Gundy should just give up coaching and be a full time GM

[Vaspinne]

https://twitter.com/blakegriffin32/s...29678677454848

[Moss]

pistons got a great fuckin deal

star player for spare parts

You still have to account for Blake's injury history and that contract. That does dampen the value

You should think that Van Gundy should just give up coaching and be a full time GM

Eh he has hits (Tobias Harris) and misses (Reggie Jackson)

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[Kalmado]

Two weeks ago local radio and callers were calling for his head and I sort of agreed based on the product on the court. Avery was good but not great. Tobias was probably the most consistent scorer but would still be streaky. Detroit hasn't had a great 4 in a long time so this may help Drummond really shine. Also, we got to shed Boban's shit contract so that's a plus even when thinking about taking on Blake's contract.

[Krandor]

For a guy with Blake's injury history...

2 firsts, Avery Bradley (who the Clips would now have bird rights on), and the greatest offensive player in NBA history (Boban, seriously look it up)

Seems like a very good haul.

[Andalusian girls]

Blake is by far the best player in the trade, which is usually an indicator you've won. Harris was a solid scorer but did next to nothing else, Avery hurts as 3&D guys are so precious in the league but he doesn't move the needle much on his own. Blake should also be a p natural fit with Drummond as Drummond does a lot of what DJ does, but is a far far better passer which should let Detroit get a little Princetoney as Blake is also an excellent playmaker.

that said, Blake is turning 29 and has a bad injury history. it's a gamble. 1st rounder hurts too as Detroit was probably heading to the lottery.