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Post by gk on Dec 29, 2013 15:40:27 GMT -6
I heard some guest on Mike and Mike the other day talk about Bennett being out of shape and just started laughing. What a botched pick. In a weird way, I feel like this pick isn't being criticized enough (except by Cavs fans). Almost like people feel so sorry for the Cavs that they won't criticize. Or maybe it's because people (rightfully) figure big men take longer to develop. Probably will cost Chris Grant his job either way though.
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Post by fatmenace on Dec 31, 2013 6:28:25 GMT -6
Gasol to the Cavs?
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Post by gk on Dec 31, 2013 13:05:43 GMT -6
If the Cavs could turn Bynum into Gasol or Luol Deng, I'd consider the Bynum signing an abject success. I'm wondering what else they'd have to part with in those scenarios. Draft picks? Anthony Bennett? Tyler Zeller?
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Post by gk on Jan 4, 2014 11:35:16 GMT -6
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Post by gk on Jan 7, 2014 8:22:25 GMT -6
Well Luol Deng it is! I think it's a fantastic trade, flipping Bynum and a couple of 2nd rounders for Luol Deng. The only problem is
A) can they extend him? He's a free agent at the end of the year, and B) have the Cavs dug themselves in such a hole that it won't matter? Gotta make the playoffs now (which shouldn't be too hard in the East!).
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 7, 2014 9:56:12 GMT -6
Great for Cleveland, but if I were a Bulls fan I'd be pulling my hair out.
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Post by gk on Jan 7, 2014 11:44:03 GMT -6
Serious question: does Kyrie now have a supporting cast as good as or better than Derrick Rose had when they went toe-to-toe with the Heat in the playoffs a couple years ago? Coach notiwthstanding of course.
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Post by gk on Jan 7, 2014 20:50:41 GMT -6
Deng trade panned on the Simmons-Lowe podcast today on the Cavs side. I think even if the Cavs make it to the playoffs and get bounced in one round, it's a success. A taste of playoffs would be huge for this franchise and something to build on toward next year.
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 8, 2014 16:49:48 GMT -6
It was good to hear Simmons and Rose say today what I've been thinking for the last two months: this coming draft isn't as loaded as everyone thinks it is, not if you're defining loaded as future Hall of Fame/franchise player types.
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Post by gk on Jan 14, 2014 15:27:44 GMT -6
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 14, 2014 15:33:33 GMT -6
That PER chart was interesting, didn't expect to see Kyrie so high.
But yeah....I would normally say it's too early to call bust, but if he's quitting on plays and on games in his rookie season already...
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Post by gk on Jan 16, 2014 23:24:38 GMT -6
Really weird game from OKC-HOU tonight. Houston scored like 73 in the first half and 19 (!!!!) in the second. They broke the record for 1st/2nd half point disparity. So... congrats?
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Post by gk on Jan 17, 2014 22:47:42 GMT -6
Nice road win for the Cavs @ Denver tonight. I'll take a 3-2 west coast road trip considering they had 3 road wins all season going into this trip. Some thoughts:
* Love Deng even more than when they traded for him. They would have gone 1-4 on this trip without him. And more than his production, he's teaching guys how to actually play. I don't mind if the Cavs have to overpay him to keep him this year (to a point, of course). Something like 4 for $45M?
* There are times when I think that Waiters might be better overall than Kyrie. Kyrie is just a mess defensively. He watches the ball, drifts, and gives opposing guards wide open 3's. Cavs would have won by 15 tonight if Kyrie could fight through a screen or stick on their shooters. Waiters meanwhile just attacks, attacks, attacks. He's very frustrating in his own right. He's careless with the ball and doesn't pass much. But at least he defends and attacks the rim.
* I don't know if this team will make the playoffs, but this is a .500ish team from here on out with Deng (and minus Bynum, notably).
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Post by gk on Jan 21, 2014 21:30:06 GMT -6
I've had the opportunity to see several of Durant's last 5 games where he's gone supernova (including the 54 point game, and tonight's game against the Blazers).
People are starting to make the case that he could get the MVP. (note: fewer people are suggesting he deserves the MVP, just that he'll get it)
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Post by gk on Jan 22, 2014 23:21:36 GMT -6
Back to back home losses to the Mavs and Bulls might signal the end of the "playoff run" and time to focus on the lottery.
My god what is Anthony Bennett even doing on the team?
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