Carey January 4 Share January 4 Miami has suspended Butler And with that, they will now listen to trade offers for their player they axed for about a week or two for conduct detrimental to the team. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8545827
Salacious Kitty January 4 Share January 4 2 minutes ago, Carey said: Miami has suspended Butler And with that, they will now listen to trade offers for their player they axed for about a week or two for conduct detrimental to the team. I guess that presser did him in. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8545828
Is Everyone Gone January 4 Share January 4 Pat Riley doesn't mess around. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8545858
Salacious Kitty January 4 Share January 4 I heard that the Players Association is going to file a grievance on Butler's behalf. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8546157
Magog January 4 Share January 4 Quote No comment on the Warriors thrashing of the sorry Sixers? 😀 Quote Where's Magog? 🤣 I'm still here. I'm just recovering from a head cold today. And yes, I know about those Warriors beating up on the sorry sucky 76ers. That's not much of a surprise being that Joel Embiid & the 76ers are absolute garbage this season. Speaking of not being a surprise, Steph was being Steph in the game by making all of his 8-3ointers (8-8) for the first time ever in his career. That was so much "fun" to watch. Not! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8546249
roamyn January 6 Share January 6 If you want to watch fun games @MagogIMO biased opinion check out the Cavs. They're playing happy, excited, confident ball. Just mowing down all teams .500+/-, it doesn't matter. In fact, they're undefeated on the road against the West. They only need 13 more wins to clinch a playoff spot. This week's game against the Thunder should be so good one. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8547765
Magog January 6 Share January 6 (edited) 4 hours ago, roamyn said: If you want to watch fun games @MagogIMO biased opinion check out the Cavs. They're playing happy, excited, confident ball. Just mowing down all teams .500+/-, it doesn't matter. In fact, they're undefeated on the road against the West. They only need 13 more wins to clinch a playoff spot. This week's game against the Thunder should be so good one. That Thunder will be very interesting & a big test for the Cavaliers. Hopefully, it'll be an NBA Finals preview. Of course, it'll be on ESPN Wednesday Night. I seriously doubt ESPN will be hyping it, much less give a damn about it. They rather spend more time giving us more brain rot GOAT debate bullshit. BTW, LeBron has just past Michael Jordan for the most 30 point games a few days ago (Yay.), so that has another layer to this brain rot debate. They're also too busy bootlicking the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, & those Warriors. Speaking of those Warriors, Draymond was being Draymond last night & I'm loving it. Draymond Green absolutely destroys Keon Ellis with screen and tells him to "get up p**sy" BTW, they lost to the Kings 129-99. Then the day before that, Draymond showed Zack Edey (Grizzlies) once again why you should never poke such a teddy bear like him. Zach Edey gets heated and shoves Draymond Green for flagrant 1 foul over shoulder Also last week, it was against the Suns & Draymond showed us once again how very lovable & classy he is. Steph would never. Draymond Green goes OFF at Buddy Hield "wake the f**k up or go sit the f**k down" Edited January 6 by Magog Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8547919
Magog January 9 Share January 9 Cavaliers 129 - Thunder 122 😃 😃 😃 The game went back & forth pretty much all the way to the end. The Cavaliers pulled away at the end to win the game. it was a lot of fun to watch & hopefully this will be a preview of the 2025 NBA Finals. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8549978
kathyk2 January 9 Share January 9 1 hour ago, Magog said: Cavaliers 129 - Thunder 122 😃 😃 😃 The game went back & forth pretty much all the way to the end. The Cavaliers pulled away at the end to win the game. it was a lot of fun to watch & hopefully this will be a preview of the 2025 NBA Finals. I know that I'm being premature but what would it mean if the Cavs won a title without Lebon? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8550107
roamyn January 9 Share January 9 2 hours ago, Magog said: Cavaliers 129 - Thunder 122 😃 😃 😃 The game went back & forth pretty much all the way to the end. The Cavaliers pulled away at the end to win the game. it was a lot of fun to watch & hopefully this will be a preview of the 2025 NBA Finals. Maybe now they'll get more credit and recognition. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8550125
roamyn January 9 Share January 9 (edited) 3 hours ago, roamyn said: Maybe now they'll get more credit and recognition. Just watching immediate reactions and STILL analysts are saying the Cavs are only good during the regular season. Except Perkins, he seems to believe in them for the most part. But they all say how the Celtics are the defending champs and deserve the top seed despite being blown out by the Thunder who just lost to the Cavs, despite Cleveland being up 5 1/2 games, despite the Cavs being healthy when last playoffs everyone was injured on the Cavs (hell Garland had his jaw wired shut and still played), despite Kenny Atkinson winning Coach of the Month two months in a row, despite being 9-0 against the West, 15-0 to start, 11 wins in a row currently, 19-1 at home, league leading 32-4 and on a pace to win 72-73 games. Use the lack of respect as fuel, boys. Edited January 9 by roamyn 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8550193
Magog January 14 Share January 14 2 pretty big games for the Cavaliers this week. Tonight, they will play the Pacers on TNT & hopefully it'll be a different result from their last game (They lost to them on Sunday). Then, it's another dose of the OKC Thunder on Thursday Night on TNT. Last week's game was very entertaining & I expect this one to be no different. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8554414
Medicine Crow January 14 Share January 14 Anyone else following the Aussie Open? Can't find a thread, so ... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8554522
Salacious Kitty January 14 Share January 14 58 minutes ago, Medicine Crow said: Anyone else following the Aussie Open? Can't find a thread, so ... There's a Tennis thread. 😀 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8554548
atomic January 17 Share January 17 (edited) OKC is so impressive. Completely smoked the Cavs tonight without Holmgren or Hartenstein. Such a big gap between them and any other team in the west. Edited January 17 by atomic 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8556833
Magog January 17 Share January 17 14 hours ago, atomic said: OKC is so impressive. Completely smoked the Cavs tonight without Holmgren or Hartenstein. Such a big gap between them and any other team in the west. Sadly, last night's game was an absolute dud for the Cavaliers. OKC started that 30-2 run around the end of the 1st Quarter & it was basically over at halftime. The only good thing about this blowout is that it was on TNT. If that game was ESPN or on a Saturday Night on ABC, it would of been an automatic nap time for me at halftime. Besides, its not like ESPN/ABC gives a damn about either of these 2 teams. If they both meet in the NBA Finals in June (hopefully), ESPN will be downright disgusted about it & a certain someone from there will be extremely unhappy about it. Plus, he will definitely root against the Cavaliers if that happens. BTW, both the Cavaliers & Thunder are now 34-6. Hell, they talked more about some non-newsworthy story about LeBron & Maverick Carter (an ally of LeBron) than last night's game. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8557162
Kip Hackman January 20 Share January 20 On 1/16/2025 at 9:54 PM, atomic said: OKC is so impressive. For years, the narrative here in Charlotte has been that we can't compete as a small market team, because free agents will never want to come here. I guess you can compete if your front office knows what it's doing. 🙄 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8559360
Magog January 24 Share January 24 (edited) Last night, the Lakers got a very nice win by beating up on the Celtics 117 - 96. LeBron got 20 points with a couple of very nice dunks & Street Clothes got 24 points. Overall, it was an OK game. BTW, the Lakers will be playing at those Warriors on Saturday Night on ABC. Yay. The Mavericks also got a nice win last night. They beat the OKC Thunder 121 - 115. But, the main highlight of this game is a fan hitting a half-court shot for $20,000. Good for him. House of Highlights - OKC Fan Hits HALF-COURT SHOT for $20K 😱🔥 Bleacher Report - Thunder Fan Makes a Halfcourt Shot for $20K & Then Does 'Horns Down' in Oklahoma City Also, Nikola Jokic hit a 3/4 court shot & basically shrugged it off like its nothing. I always like his play & demeanor and it really sucks that the NBA & ESPN don't seem to promote or give a damn about his greatness. If this was Steph hitting that shot (🤬), we will never ever hear the end of it from ESPN. Chaz NBA - Nikola Jokic INSANE 3/4 COURT SHOT buzzer beater vs Kings and doesn't react 😂 Edited January 24 by Magog Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8562885
Carey January 25 Share January 25 Nice win for the Lakers. A win is a win. That's it. Speaking of Saturday Night Basketball, we'll see if that definitive outcome repeats itself. There's a decent chance, but with different uniform colors, and I'm not entirely sure if someone will be coming off of a nearly half dozen games within a week either Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8563648
Magog January 26 Share January 26 (edited) Another nice win from the Lakers last night. This time, they beat those Warriors 118 - 108. LeBron & Street Clothes help get the done as usual. LeBron with his 25 points & 5 rebounds and Street Clothes with his 36 points & 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Steph only got 13 points with 2-7 from 3 pointers. There was no Steph being Steph last night. Awww...... Right now, the Lakers are in 5th place in the West & those Warriors are in 11th place in the West. Well, the Cavaliers are now in a 3 game losing streak. I'm sure that ESPN is enjoying it & laughing with glee about it even though that don't seem to give a damn about the Cavaliers. Edited January 26 by Magog Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8564288
Carey January 26 Share January 26 Still a lot of time left in the season; there are still several months remaining & I don't know if it's sustainable. However, the good news is if things stay the way they are, Los Angeles would avoid that play-in segment of the postseason. The bad news is that Denver is currently in 4th place. Golden State? Meh. They are dealing with injuries I guess, but they might have to hope for making history. Don't think there has been decent success for those that finished the regular season in 10th place Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8564351
Salacious Kitty January 26 Share January 26 Steph has a thumb injury on his shooting hand, but he's playing it down. His shooting last night was abysmal. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8564391
Is Everyone Gone Monday at 03:20 AM Share Monday at 03:20 AM Anyone following the big Jimmy Butler drama in Miami? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8564944
Carey Monday at 04:25 AM Share Monday at 04:25 AM 1 hour ago, Is Everyone Gone said: Anyone following the big Jimmy Butler drama in Miami? I think so. Looks like they've suspended the guy again. I might not pay attention to that mess until it's resolved in a decent manner. Guess it's not great to be on Riley's bad side Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8564992
baldryanr Monday at 11:40 AM Share Monday at 11:40 AM 7 hours ago, Carey said: I think so. Looks like they've suspended the guy again. I might not pay attention to that mess until it's resolved in a decent manner. Guess it's not great to be on Riley's bad side Especially when you're in your mid 30s and not exactly Dwyane Wade 2.0 when it comes to your popularity in Miami. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565045
Salacious Kitty Monday at 09:11 PM Share Monday at 09:11 PM (edited) Jimmy has just been suspended indefinitely for missing shoot around this morning. Eta Butler went to the shoot around but walked out after he was told that he wouldn't be starting in the next game. Edited Monday at 11:51 PM by Salacious Kitty 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565366
Black Knight Monday at 11:31 PM Share Monday at 11:31 PM What's funniest is that Butler wants to go to the Suns, and they want him, but they have to trade Beal to make it happen, and Beal has a no-trade clause. And he's probably not going to approve a trade to any of the (few) teams willing to take him. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565441
Is Everyone Gone Monday at 11:34 PM Share Monday at 11:34 PM The big rumor is that Beal wants to go to Milwaukee. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565444
atomic Tuesday at 03:08 AM Share Tuesday at 03:08 AM Rockets just won a clutch road game against the reigning champs and have been a real surprise team this season. They're not quite contenders yet, but they are well-coached, strong defensively, and their record against the league's top teams has been impressive. 1-1 vs. Thunder 2-0 vs. Cavs 3-0 vs. Grizzlies 1-1 vs. Celtics 1-0 vs. Knicks They've done really well rebuilding through the draft and it's been so refreshing to watch their unselfish, high effort play after years of suffering through Harden iso ball. Can't wait to see how they do finally back in the playoffs this year. 🚀 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565652
Is Everyone Gone Tuesday at 04:57 PM Share Tuesday at 04:57 PM The C's have been struggling. They still have a good record bc of wins they stacked up in the beginning of the year, but it's been a rough month for them. 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8565936
Fukui San Wednesday at 12:24 AM Share Wednesday at 12:24 AM Yeah, I have no idea whether the Celtics can just turn it on in the playoffs or if they’ve just fallen off as a group. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566244
Carey Wednesday at 04:59 AM Share Wednesday at 04:59 AM Speaking of Boston Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566451
Carey Wednesday at 05:18 AM Share Wednesday at 05:18 AM 4 hours ago, Fukui San said: Yeah, I have no idea whether the Celtics can just turn it on in the playoffs or if they’ve just fallen off as a group. I think I'd bet on the former. IIRC 30 years ago Houston was in a similar position. I'm not saying they were bored at all despite the reason for sorta underachieving before a decent trade, but as long as they get things going I think they'll be fine. It's not easy to repeat so I'll give them credit there. Assuming things work out but later than their fans would prefer it's not going to matter who the 2 one seeds are since they might not be playing as well as Boston could be playing down the stretch. Still, I don't think I'd get too concerned in January. Too much time for nothing to happen that'll change the forecast in the NBA. Not that anything is guaranteed either. Apologies for yet another joke, but speaking of guarantees, I don't think there are any guarantees for the Washington Wizards or the New England Patriots being put up for sale, but if that were the case, I still don't think (or know) if I'd bet on John Middleton purchasing both. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566459
Magog Wednesday at 02:26 PM Share Wednesday at 02:26 PM (edited) On 1/27/2025 at 10:08 PM, atomic said: Rockets just won a clutch road game against the reigning champs and have been a real surprise team this season. They're not quite contenders yet, but they are well-coached, strong defensively, and their record against the league's top teams has been impressive. 1-1 vs. Thunder 2-0 vs. Cavs 3-0 vs. Grizzlies 1-1 vs. Celtics 1-0 vs. Knicks They've done really well rebuilding through the draft and it's been so refreshing to watch their unselfish, high effort play after years of suffering through Harden iso ball. Can't wait to see how they do finally back in the playoffs this year. 🚀 There is no way in hell with how impressive the Rockets are this season (they won again last night 100-96 against the Hawks), that I will ever root for a scumbag like Dillon Brooks. I'm not here for his constant bullshit on the court & he is very unlikable. He thinks he's Draymond, but he is the complete opposite of Draymond. Dillon wishes on his best day (which is few & far between ) that he can be the difference maker like Draymond is to those Warriors. Also, Dillon Brooks will never ever be as smart, charming, & classy like Draymond. Draymond has always have teddy bear type demeanor & tendencies. Dillon Brooks has skunk type demeanor & tendencies. It really sucks that Dillon Brooks is still a part of the Rockets. The Rockets can do even better without this loser. Plus, the Rockets still got that 0-27 stench that is still lingering. (🤬) Edited Wednesday at 02:29 PM by Magog Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566612
atomic Wednesday at 02:50 PM Share Wednesday at 02:50 PM Wow. Guess this was the wrong place to express some enthusiasm for anything besides LeBron. :( Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566627
DoctorAtomic Wednesday at 04:56 PM Share Wednesday at 04:56 PM I wish I could watch the Rockets on TNT or ESPN. The Knicks are on tonight yet again. I think they've been on more than Boston, and I don't really like Boston that much. I don't have the bandwidth to watch more than a couple of games a week, so I'm not paying more for another package. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566722
NUguy514 Wednesday at 05:12 PM Share Wednesday at 05:12 PM 2 hours ago, atomic said: Wow. Guess this was the wrong place to express some enthusiasm for anything besides LeBron. :( Nonsense! I have plenty of enthusiasm for Bron-bron – when he loses. Now, cheer on your Rockets! 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566736
Black Knight Wednesday at 07:24 PM Share Wednesday at 07:24 PM @atomic, I took at least half of that as sarcasm. I mean, Draymond Green a teddy bear? Or classy? 🤣 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566844
grommit2 Wednesday at 07:41 PM Share Wednesday at 07:41 PM 19 hours ago, Fukui San said: Yeah, I have no idea whether the Celtics can just turn it on in the playoffs or if they’ve just fallen off as a group. Ah...the Celtics have a plan. A secret plan. They will play everyone on their roster. Giving them significant court time. This will make them even storonger than last year. | Yes...that is the secret plan. Pretty cool, eh?😎 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8566853
Magog Yest. at 04:25 PM Share Yest. at 04:25 PM Last night, the Grizzlies beat the Rockets 120-119. It was a very close & entertaining game (except for Dillon Brooks as usual). The Grizzlies were trailing through most of the game & they found a way to win it at the end. The Cavaliers beat up on the Hawks 137 - 115. It was a nice game to watch & to see the Cavaliers taking care of business. The Lakers beat up on the sorry sucky Wizards 134 - 96. That game was over at tipoff. LeBron was toying with those losers all night long & it put a smile on my face. Also, Bronny also scored a basket in the game. Bronny play much better than his last game (76ers) when he scored 0 points, went 0-5, & had 3 turnovers. Even with his struggles, Bronny is still having a better rookie season than Alex Sarr. BTW, the Wizards are now on a 16 game losing streak (🤣) & they'll definitely losing their next game, whoever that team is. Saturday Night on ABC (😒), the Lakers are playing the Knicks (🤬) at MSG. Yay. I can hardly contain my excitement for this game. I'm only here for Lebron. I'm not here for ABC/ESPN hyping up this game & I'm sure as hell not here for the rotten scummy Knicks. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2756-the-nba/page/155/#findComment-8568768
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