runningback33 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, UnkNuk said: Normally, when a team plays a losing team, there's the possiblity that the better team will overlook/underestimate the losing team and then lose themselves. The problem for Detroit is that since they are on such a long historic losing streak, no team wants to be the team to lose to them. So teams are probably getting up for the games against the Pistons. Their next 3 games are against Brooklyn, Boston and Toronto. I can see them beating the Raptors…but who knows Edited December 25, 2023 by runningback33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Fun Fact: Ja Morant and Grizzlies are 3-0 since his return which means he has more wins than the lowly Pistons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Celtics up big in Lakers in 1q 28-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Man Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, runningback33 said: Celtics up big in Lakers in 1q 28-12 There is no safe lead in today's NBA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Detroit Pistons set NBA record with 27th straight loss https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39189426/detroit-pistons-set-nba-record-27th-straight-loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/24/2023 at 4:01 PM, runningback33 said: Their next 3 games are against Brooklyn, Boston and Toronto. I can see them beating the Raptors…but who knows 46 minutes ago, runningback33 said: Detroit Pistons set NBA record with 27th straight loss https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39189426/detroit-pistons-set-nba-record-27th-straight-loss So they lose to Boston on Thursday and we get a possible history making (in a bad way) game against the Raptors on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 On 12/24/2023 at 5:24 PM, runningback33 said: Fun Fact: Ja Morant and Grizzlies are 3-0 since his return which means he has more wins than the lowly Pistons Grizzlies’ Ja Morant named Western Conference Player of the Week in return from suspension https://theathletic.com/5162859/2023/12/26/grizzlies-ja-morant-west-player-of-the-week/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Aaron Gordon away from Nuggets after dog bite to face, hand https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39192285/aaron-gordon-away-nuggets-dog-bites-face-hand DENVER -- Nuggets forward Aaron Gordonneeded 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right shooting hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas. The Nuggets announced in a statement that the 28-year-old Gordon "is in good condition" but will remain away from the team. There's no concrete timeline for his return, but there's optimism that his absence will be short-term, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the defending NBA champions. He had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-114 win over Golden State on Christmas. "He's hanging in there," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after practice Wednesday. "Obviously, a very traumatic experience and the most important thing I told him is that you take as much time as you need. We're a family -- wins, losses, and when people go through tough times like Aaron's going through right now. "We have his back. We love him. We're here for him. So whenever he's able to come back, we're going to open our arms up and embrace him. I told all the guys to make sure they're reaching out to him, to make sure he's never feeling like he's on an island." The Athletic first reported details of the incident. The Nuggets are off to a 22-10 start in their quest to repeat as champions. Gordon, who shoots with his right hand, won't be rushed back to the court. "We need him to heal inside and out," said Malone, whose team hosts Memphis on Thursday. "Going through something like that is not something you come back from easily. That's something where you have to heal from the physical, but you also have to heal from the mental and what you just kind of went through. "We want him back. We know we're better off with him. But I want to support Aaron Gordon and make sure when he comes back, he's ready to come back and play at the level that we know he's capable." Teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said he was planning to reach out to Gordon after finding out the news at practice. "He just uplifts everybody that comes in when he's around them," Caldwell-Pope said. "We've got to do the same for him." The Nuggets were without Gordon for five games earlier this season because of a strained right heel. They also played without point guard Jamal Murray for more than a dozen games as he dealt with ankle and hamstring issues. "To our players' credit, whether it was Jamal being out, whether it's Aaron being out, whoever it is, our guys have stepped up," Malone said. "It speaks to the quality of our depth. We have guys that are stepping up and taking advantage of any and all opportunities." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39198084/sources-alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-timberwolves-majority-owners Sources: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to acquire majority of Timberwolves, Lynx Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are expected to exercise their option to acquire controlling ownership interest of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx as soon as Thursday, sources told ESPN. Lore and Rodriguez, who have a Dec. 31 deadline, will be formalizing an intent to purchase a final 40% of the NBA and WNBA franchises from Glen Taylor -- giving Lore and Rodriguez 80% total of the two teams by early 2024, sources said. Lore and Rodriguez still have more time to raise the necessary money to complete the majority purchase, which will be subject to NBA board of governors approval. This filing is expected to close a process that began in April 2021 for Lore and Rodriguez to purchase the Timberwolves and Lynx in installments from Taylor. Lore and Rodriguez previously purchased two installments of 20% at a $1.5 billion valuation for the franchise. As the ownership transfer is completed, the Timberwolves are engaged in their best season in history -- 22-7 and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Under Lore and Rodriguez's growing influence, the Timberwolves hired away Denver Nuggets GM Tim Connelly as president, and his trades for Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley have played a significant part in the franchise's rise to an elite level. Taylor, who purchased the franchise in 1994, keeps a 20% share in the team -- with an option to sell the rest to Lore and Rodriguez later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) https://www.tsn.ca/nba/report-toronto-raptors-finalizing-deal-with-knicks-to-acquire-rj-barrett-quickley-for-og-anunoby-1.2055152 Edited December 30, 2023 by runningback33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 'Oh my goodness': Basketball world reacts to Raptors-Knicks blockbuster https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/oh-my-goodness-basketball-world-reacts-to-raptors-knicks-blockbuster/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Pistons 28 game is over 129-127 over Raptors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Bwahahahaha Raptors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 3 hours ago, runningback33 said: Pistons 28 game is over 129-127 over Raptors Gotta feel good for the Detroit fans who were there. Talk about stickin' with your team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super19 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 On 12/30/2023 at 5:37 PM, runningback33 said: Pistons 28 game is over 129-127 over Raptors Zoinks!! That's embarrassing, of course it had to happen to the Raptors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 12/30/2023 at 1:52 PM, The Arrogant Worms said: 'Oh my goodness': Basketball world reacts to Raptors-Knicks blockbuster https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/oh-my-goodness-basketball-world-reacts-to-raptors-knicks-blockbuster/ New guys helped the Raptors beat Cleveland. Should be an entertaining game tonight against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. 5pm TSN. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Checking my guide on my tv and surprisingly ABC is showing Bulls at Knicks 5:30pm, ABC never shows regular season games on a Wednsday night, it’s usually ESPN on Wed/friday and ABC on Sat or Sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Warriors blow a 20+ point lead as Jokic hits a 3 from near half court to win the game lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Grizzlies' Ja Morant to have season-ending shoulder surgery https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39269294/grizzlies-ja-morant-season-ending-shoulder-surgery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 18 hours ago, runningback33 said: Grizzlies' Ja Morant to have season-ending shoulder surgery https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39269294/grizzlies-ja-morant-season-ending-shoulder-surgery No point in waiting to pull the trigger when it's unavoidable. Edited January 9 by King Heffy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Raptors at LA Lakers 7:30pm TSN - Tonight Raptors at LA Clippers 7:30pm TSN - Wednesday Tough back to back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 HAHAHA Coach Darko with one of the best zingers of all time "They have to win tonight? If that's the case just let us know so we don't have to show up for the game! Just give them the win." 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Report: Clippers sign Leonard to $152.4M extension https://www.tsn.ca/nba/los-angeles-clippers-sign-kawhi-leonard-to-contract-extension-1.2060614 The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The Athletic's Shams Charania later reported the deal was for three years and $152.4 million and will keep him with the Clippers through the 2026-27 season. The deal is fully guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFaithfulcap Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, runningback33 said: Report: Clippers sign Leonard to $152.4M extension https://www.tsn.ca/nba/los-angeles-clippers-sign-kawhi-leonard-to-contract-extension-1.2060614 The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The Athletic's Shams Charania later reported the deal was for three years and $152.4 million and will keep him with the Clippers through the 2026-27 season. The deal is fully guaranteed. I barely follow the NBA but why would you sign a guy who is never healthy in the post-season? He was incredible years ago but he and George are never there at the end of the season. Edited January 10 by OldFaithfulcap y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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