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shortpitched713

shortpitched713

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Normally I'm #1 Celtics hater, but I really hope Tatum is okay. It looks like he got an Achilles injury, which would be playoffs over basically for the Celtics.
 
duffer

duffer

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Second round exits on the bounce. Can’t waste another season of Jokic’s prime with this core.

The new GM will have a big job on his hands.
 
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Ali TT

International Captain
shortpitched713 said:
Grats to OKC, and commiseratiins for Nuggets fans.

From late in the second quarter onward OKC just blitzed them. Definitely rooting for them to win it all!
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Impressive side, give little away at either end.

Don't understand where the Nuggets are going. Need to get far more physical in a conference with OKC and Minnesota.
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

Cricketer Of The Year
@duffer will be sad, but I think this is the end for Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Denver. Jokic needs a more reliable second option, and Jamal really isn't it any more, since season's past playoff heroics. Gordon I think they're going to trade as he really is looking like a valuable asset who you could get a contending team (preferably in the Eastern Conference) to put more on the table to get. Somehow get a really elite second option out of those resources to complement Jokic would be the goal for the Denver front office in the off-season.
 
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Ali TT

International Captain
shortpitched713 said:
@duffer will be sad, but I think this is the end for Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Denver. Jokic needs a more reliable second option, and Jamal really isn't it any more, since season's past playoff heroics. Gordon I think they're going to trade as he really is looking like a valuable asset who you could get a contending team (preferably in the Eastern Conference) to put more on the table to get. Somehow get a really elite second option out of those resources to complement Jokic would be the goal for the Denver front office in the off-season.
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Are there teams who are going to offer up the pieces they need? I also think they need to strengthen their bench quite significantly to compete.

Otherwise do the unthinkable and blow the whole lot up, sending the Joker somewhere he can compete for a title again.
 
duffer

duffer

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
shortpitched713 said:
@duffer will be sad, but I think this is the end for Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Denver. Jokic needs a more reliable second option, and Jamal really isn't it any more, since season's past playoff heroics. Gordon I think they're going to trade as he really is looking like a valuable asset who you could get a contending team (preferably in the Eastern Conference) to put more on the table to get. Somehow get a really elite second option out of those resources to complement Jokic would be the goal for the Denver front office in the off-season.
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I think we need another All Star next to Jokic and more depth but with the assets we have it’s going to be one or the other.

Also think ownership have tagged AG and Braun as untouchable for now so we’ll try and ship Porter off first as I can’t see anyone touching Jamal’s contract and injury concerns.
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

Cricketer Of The Year
Honestly I'd say Porter should be the one who is untouchable. Regardless of his recent playoff performance, he is still young and has more potential upside I'd say. AG you basically know the type of player he is (pretty damn legit tbh), and Braun I don't think has that high of a ceiling but also maybe some good trade value.
 
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Xix2565

International Regular
shortpitched713 said:
Honestly I'd say Porter should be the one who is untouchable. Regardless of his recent playoff performance, he is still young and has more potential upside I'd say. AG you basically know the type of player he is (pretty damn legit tbh), and Braun I don't think has that high of a ceiling but also maybe some good trade value.
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I can't agree here tbh with MPJ over AG and Murray. MPJ in 2020 had upside, but his subsequent back issues have basically limited his potential. He can't really dribble without exacerbating his back issues, he's got a leg brace for his dropped foot and he doesn't have a lot of basketball IQ in general. AG at the very least is far more versatile and Murray can somewhat create for himself. MPJ will probably have to go.
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

Cricketer Of The Year
Xix2565 said:
I can't agree here tbh with MPJ over AG and Murray. MPJ in 2020 had upside, but his subsequent back issues have basically limited his potential. He can't really dribble without exacerbating his back issues, he's got a leg brace for his dropped foot and he doesn't have a lot of basketball IQ in general. AG at the very least is far more versatile and Murray can somewhat create for himself. MPJ will probably have to go.
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MPJ's stock is down, but he could retain use just as a guy who maintains a high percentage shooting, and being lengthy. The other pieces I believe have more perceived value. If you have to blow up the team, might as well use some of them.
 
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