NBA: 2019 Season News and Discussion Thread
07-13-2020, 02:06 PM
#201
Senior Moderator
Westbrook has COVID-19.
07-13-2020, 03:45 PM
#202
Safety Car
Wow.
I mean....with how horrible Florida has it.....is it still good idea to go ahead with this modified NBA season?
You're gonna have people being quarantined for being tested positive regularly and will be out of the team play for 2 weeks at a time....
I mean....with how horrible Florida has it.....is it still good idea to go ahead with this modified NBA season?
You're gonna have people being quarantined for being tested positive regularly and will be out of the team play for 2 weeks at a time....
07-24-2020, 04:15 PM
#204
Team Owner
While it was not the same, but at least i got to watch some new footage instead of all the "What happened today a year ago" 
By the way, does this mean there is no more home court advantage ? If so, regular season ranking means nothing as long as you get to the playoff...
Well except playing for the team you want to avoid in the first round.
By the way, does this mean there is no more home court advantage ? If so, regular season ranking means nothing as long as you get to the playoff...
Well except playing for the team you want to avoid in the first round.
07-24-2020, 04:21 PM
#205
Three Wheelin'
I know it's only scrimmage games right now, but it's good to see the NBA back. I highly doubted it was going to happen with the amount of COVID cases, especially to some of their marquee players.
Are they broadcasting the games on TV or is streaming the only option? I've only seen highlights so far.
Are they broadcasting the games on TV or is streaming the only option? I've only seen highlights so far.
07-24-2020, 04:31 PM
#206
Team Owner
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/07/nba...atch-wednesday
and i am sure if you google it, you can find some website that streams all of them.
and i am sure if you google it, you can find some website that streams all of them.
07-24-2020, 05:12 PM
#207
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07-24-2020, 05:41 PM
#208
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Lebron is really steering into the old man aesthetic now. I'm liking it.
07-25-2020, 01:43 AM
#209
Lou Williams caught today attending a strip club in ATL when he said he had to leave the bubble for a funeral. DJ he was partying with shared it briefly to his Instagram before deleting, but it was too late. Guy apparently tweeted out it was an old pic of him & Lou, but Lou is wearing the mask they passed out to all the players in the bubble.
Gonna be interesting to see how the league handles this case.
Gonna be interesting to see how the league handles this case.
07-25-2020, 10:10 AM
#210
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08-20-2020, 07:01 AM
#212
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Weird both 8 seeds lost Game 1. There's virtually no home court advantage so seeding is less relevant. However, talent trumps talent in the NBA. I'm sure Giannis and LBJ bounce back.
08-20-2020, 12:38 PM
#213
Team Owner
Yah this year's playoff is all about who wants it more...
There is no crowd. It is all about the players themselves.... As a Die hard Lakers fan, base on the past 8 games, it just seems Portland is more desperate than Lakers... which is funny considering Lakers havent been part of the playoff since 2013.... And it is the type of opportunity that AD has been asking for. Playing for a real title contending team.
So Lakers theoretically should be more Hungry....
we will see...
There is no crowd. It is all about the players themselves.... As a Die hard Lakers fan, base on the past 8 games, it just seems Portland is more desperate than Lakers... which is funny considering Lakers havent been part of the playoff since 2013.... And it is the type of opportunity that AD has been asking for. Playing for a real title contending team.
So Lakers theoretically should be more Hungry....
we will see...
08-20-2020, 01:12 PM
#214
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Lillard has been on fire.
08-20-2020, 01:15 PM
#215
Team Owner
08-20-2020, 09:23 PM
#216
Senior Moderator
T-Wolves get the #1 pick. Bulls move up to the #4 slot.
Sadly, no generational player this year, I don't think? For Chicago, why do I get the feeling Ball falls to them? Then again, do they need him with White in the backcourt already?
Sadly, no generational player this year, I don't think? For Chicago, why do I get the feeling Ball falls to them? Then again, do they need him with White in the backcourt already?
Knicks got 8th. Waiting for a Stephen A blow-up on ESPN.
08-21-2020, 12:21 PM
#220
Team Owner
let's see how those bandages will affect his shooting tomorrow...
They will have no chance even if he is at 90%. He needs to be at 130% every night...
They will have no chance even if he is at 90%. He needs to be at 130% every night...
08-23-2020, 04:38 PM
#221
I shoot people
Wow, the Clippers were up by 21, now down by 8, that's a boat load of failure there 
08-23-2020, 08:21 PM
#222
Senior Moderator
6ers missed Simmons that much? Yow...swept.
08-25-2020, 10:59 PM
#224
Senior Moderator
Raptors considering to boycott game in protest of recent shooting: https://www.tsn.ca/with-series-loomi...ting-1.1514510
08-26-2020, 03:40 PM
#225
Team Owner
I support justice... but they are professionals, i think they should play... there are other form of protesting than boycotting your own job...
08-26-2020, 03:42 PM
#226
Team Owner
So it is safe to assume that Portland gave up 
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is out for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain, the team announced.
08-26-2020, 11:33 PM
#228
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Lakers and Clippers vote unanimously to boycott remainder of season to protest shooting: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/08/27/la...-blake-protest
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08-26-2020, 11:51 PM
#229
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08-26-2020, 11:53 PM
#230
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08-26-2020, 11:54 PM
#231
Senior Moderator
Likely no games tomorrow too for NBA. Season is in jeopardy.
08-26-2020, 11:54 PM
#232
Senior Moderator
Frankly, America does not deserve sports. So, I dunno, call it our penance. 
08-27-2020, 12:13 AM
#233
My first Avatar....
Pro athletes should use their platform to make positive changes in society. Just my thoughts on it of course.
08-27-2020, 12:09 PM
#234
Team Owner
The 2 teams that most likely to win decided not to play.. that says a lot... They are practically giving up a championship!
08-27-2020, 01:04 PM
#235
Team Owner
08-27-2020, 01:16 PM
#236
Senior Moderator
^ So, Lakers/Clippers playing too? Or they are out?
08-27-2020, 01:24 PM
#237
Team Owner
I think they will play too...
The article mentioned that strike is banned under their Collective Bargaining Agreement. and also
The article mentioned that strike is banned under their Collective Bargaining Agreement. and also
In a players' meeting on Wednesday night, the LA teams were reportedly the only two NBA teams who voted to boycott the NBA season. Charania, who cites unnamed sources in his reporting, said all other NBA teams voted to continue playing.
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The vote that was taken doesn't appear to be binding. According to Wojnarowski, who cited unnamed sources, it was more of a poll than a final vote.
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The vote that was taken doesn't appear to be binding. According to Wojnarowski, who cited unnamed sources, it was more of a poll than a final vote.
09-03-2020, 08:18 PM
#238
I shoot people
HOLY SHIT! ANYONE WATCH THE RAPTORS vs CELTICS GAME JUST NOW??!!
09-03-2020, 08:21 PM
#239
Senior Moderator
Anunoby just saved the Raptors' season.
09-03-2020, 08:21 PM
#240
Senior Moderator
Morant wins RoTY: https://www.tsn.ca/ja-morant-wins-nb...year-1.1518982