Canopy

I think third year is a player option.

F*$K!!!! I am glad Paul is okay! Praying for person on bike.

I have never played fantasy sport before, but I am interested. Not sure if I am "eligible".

Noah for Horford - No; kills our spacing as he does not have Horford's range. Noah for Splitter - Yes; both of them are injury prone, but Noah brings more energy and is a better overall player.

Fact that Patterson who plays the same position is getting more minutes speaks of confidence coaches have on Hardaway. It's the same treatment that Jenkins got because he couldn't play defense.

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/budenholzer-now-trying-to-prove-himself-in-two-job/npqCt/ I am one of those couch-GMs who don't like the Hardaway deal.

Charles Barkley.... I would say David Aldridge and Zach Lowe.

1. Baze was good for most of the game on both offense and defense including boards. But, erratic Bazemore returned during the last minutes of the 4th quater when he fouled Batum -- that was at critical time and easily avoidable foul. 2. Al has to make more effort in getting the rebounds. 3. Splitter weakness of not able to finish the play showed up few times....but he is still plus defender. 4. Love Lamar's game; I predicted in one of the threads that Lamar will get more minutes than Mack and will eventually replace him for roster spot...but didn't expect he will get more time than anyone on bench (except Schröder). He is still hesitant shooting the ball...most of the time he passes the ball even when he could easily take the shot.....it may be by design. Lamar's defensive play will crucial during playoffs. 5. Thabo did on defensive end what Thabo usually does. 6. Our strongest position is PG...we never miss a beat. 7. Millsap pretty much does everything -- 3 points shooting, rebounds, blocks, steals, assists, drives to the basket, boxes out etc. etc. When he drives to basket sometime it feels like he does not have good control and causes turnover. But, overall his game is always a huge plus.

51 win season. Other predictions for regular season: 1. Lamar Patterson will get more minutes than Mack and slowly will replace him. 2. We will trade either Muscala or Scott before trade deadline. Mack may also be the trade mix. 3. Dennis will perform at same level as last year - no improvements. 4. Holiday will get more minutes than everyone here is predicting. He will surprise lot of folks, and he and Lamar will be candidates for most improved player within the team....of course, comparing with last year's performance for their previous team. 5. Two players will go to all-star game and Bud will be a candidate for coach of the year.

I think Coach Bud tried the big lineup in Pelicans game, which was not televised. I don't recall seeing it in Cavs game. May be we will see in other upcoming preseason games.

If Larry Drew was our coach then this projection may have been close. But, with coach Bud and fact that roaster has mostly remained the same, I would say they are off by +8 to 10 win. Almost every player saw improved efficiency under Bud and even though current SF situation is not ideal, team's overall depth have improved.

I saw a tweet from AJC that Patterson is training for summer league, but didn't see any confirmation about Edy Tavares. Just googled and found a Spanish article indicating that Edy will be participating in Afrobasket that runs through Aug...so I guess no Edy for summer league. http://www.tintaamarilla.es/noticia/2015/06/16/183/16295-Walter_Tavares_se_prepara_para_su_concurso_en_Afrobasket_2015.html (translate using google)

hawks in 6

Horford....he is getting more aggressive with each game...and I like aggressive Horford. He is in his prime and will bring ring this year.

I am sticking with Millsap.