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On 11/23/2020 at 5:36 AM, gurpilo said:

We need to add a big to provide depth behind Capela. If Capela gets injured which is likely we need a raliable big behind, Okongwu and Bruno are too raw. We also need a big body to defend big centers like Embiid, Jolic, KAT... Capela, Okongwu and Bruno are all 6'10" and migh struggle with size. 

 That is why I wanted to keep Dedmon, I wonder if Skal can meet that role, probably too skinny to contain big centers

I know Dedmon's profile says he's 7', but there's no way. For reference, Pau is 7'1" and Lamarcus is 6'11". Our boy Dewayne might be 6'10". Every center in the league is going to struggle against Embiid/Jokic/KAT, but I think Capela can do a solid job on the first two. KAT you just need someone who will guard him out to 3, his post game isn't his strength. 

I think Philly adding shooting with Danny Green and Seth Curry will really help them tbh. 

Just now, REHawksFan said:

So the Raps are interesting to me.  I have A TON of respect for Nick Nurse and what he does with that team. I would still lean to them being much better than Hawks, but I'm not so certain of it given the losses of Gasol and Ibaka.  I'm not really an Aaron Baynes fan. I just don't know what the drop off will be given their losses.  

As for Philly.  I'm not seeing it with them.  

I'll admit to being high on the Hawks and usually end up overvaluing them, but still.  I think at this point, they will be competing for 5th or 6th in the east with Bogi.  

Just now, JTB said:

That is interesting...I mean what other moves can really be made if we have Bogi on the roster .

I think with mentioning the PF depth, he's alluding to us potentially making a move with JC

Also, I keep reading stuff like this (Hollinger on The Athletic) :

In the meantime, the Hawks got a solid minimum contract guy in forward Solomon Hill. A cynic would argue he is now the backup-backup-backup-backup-backup power forward behind John Collins, Danilo Gallinari, De’Andre Hunter and Onyeka Okongwu, but it also adds fuel to another theory: That the Hawks might not be done making moves yet, even if Bogdanovic ends up a Hawk on Tuesday.

Not sure I want any more moves after Bogi, but it should be an interesting couple weeks.

So CBS Power Rankings have east teams in the following order :

1. Bucks (2)
2. Heat (3)
3. Celtics (4)
4. Raptors (6)
5. Nets (8)
6. 76ers (9)
7. Pacers (14)
8. Hawks (18)
9. Magic (19)
10. Hornets (23)
11. Bulls (24)
12. Wizards (25)
13. Pistons (27)
14. Knicks (28) 
15. Cavs (29)

You guys agree with the teams ranked ahead of us? I can see the case for everyone but I think we outclass the Pacers at this point if the Bogi signing goes through.  East is strong AF at the top now. 

4 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

I am catching hell on another site from San Antonio fans. I said they will be fighting for the 10th seed and will be the last team out while being 11th. Those fans went ballistic. 

Spurs need to tank next year, get a strong pick and have all the cap space from Derozan/Aldridge contracts being up, or flip one of those guys to a contender for assets. They definitely aren't making the west playoffs.

Was driving all day yesterday so I didn't get a chance to react to the potential Bogi signing, but I'm really fascinated by this lineup. We'd get smoked on defense but damn if they can't shoot the rock. 

Trae (36%) - Huerter (38%) -Bogi (37%) - Gallo (41%) - JC (40%)

Could Bucks be a darkhorse for GH SnT? I can't imagine Boston would want to send him there though.

I'm not sure where y'all are getting $30M/yr from. I don't see anybody offering him that, his $34M this year was considered way more than he was worth. If he resigns with the Celts it'll be on the cheap in the hopes he gets a chip, if he signs with ATL or NY I can't see either of them throwing more than low $20s. I could be wrong though, but I don't think Travis is a dummy.

Unless he really is considering a team friendly deal to stay on a winner.

3 minutes ago, bleachkit said:

Don't C's still have to pay Tatum? No way they can afford 4yr 100+mil.

Celts Homer, but interesting 

If Heyward decides to go to New York over ATL, it's about the bag, not winning.

Apparently Dedmon getting traded again as well

RJ Hampton looked like someone stole his dessert

Just now, Cwell said:

i've seen plenty of guys struggle with shooting efficiency in college that turned into solid shooters in the league. One year is not enough to judge

Fair, just watched his scouting video. Stroke isn't broken. 

1 minute ago, Cwell said:

nailed it

29% 3 Pt shooter ... gonna be fun to watch He/Simmons/Embiid all on the floor.

Philly has to take a shooter, right?

Precious seems like a very MiamiCulture kinda pick.

Y'all think Griffin is in Detroit for opening night?

Gonna be fun watching the drama at Rockets games this year. Hopefully tickets are cheap for when the Hawks come in town.

Yeah I would've been pumped for Rubio

Interesting pick for the Kings, solid though.