I still think the Bucks match up well against them in the East. Even with Kyrie I don't think they're a better overall team than the Warriors or Suns because they still have huge issues on D.
it is hard to see from where a 5th ring for LeBron comes
It will never happen but I'd love for him to engineer his way back to Cleveland because they're much more well set up to win now and in the future than the Lakers are. If you somehow add LeBron to that Cavs team with Garland, Mobley, Allen etc they'd be tough to stop..
agreed... but do the Cavs bring him back for a second time? hard to see
Nah it won't happen. I think he's done with Dan Gilbert anyway. I think he wants to stay in L.A moreso for lifestyle and business etc. If he wanted to he could make it happen and have a legit shot at another ring.
If Middleton turns up for Milwaukee and Giannis dominates the interior then the Bucks can give the Nets a good run. If Philly had their shit together and got a good deal for Simmons then they could probably push the Nets to 6, but it all comes down to shooting because Nets will give up the paint in nearly every game.
I think it would be too early to count on Garland and Mobley in playoff games but it would be fun to see.
I reckon he ends up at Atlanta, the rumours going around saying it’ll be Simmons for Collins, Reddish and picks seems like it might be the best on the table. It’s underwhelming for the sixers but there is no way they can waste a whole year of Embiid.
If it ever happened they'd get a bunch of vets on the minimum to help with experience. Garland is tough and hits clutch shots. Mobley has a lot of poise for a rookie. He goes at his own pace and holds his own physically.. Allen has been a beast. The Nets and then Rockets are so dumb not to keep him. I've always loved him even when he was stuck behind DeAndre.
It’s all in how he lands, he does seem controlled of his body when he is in the air. He will be the best of his class, Zion has already injured his knee, ankle and foot within the past 18 months, and he supposedly doesnt take care of his nutrition all that much either.
Allen was a stud for Brooklyn even when he was surrounded by shit, he is old school
I don't think they'll settle for that. Collins isn't a good fit with Embiid. They still wouldn't have a PG. I like Reddish but they can get more than that.
Murray for Simmons would be a good fit for both teams. Spurs need a centre piece to build around and whilst Murray probably has more to his game at the moment, I still think Simmons has the higher upside if he is in the right system. Murray and Embiid would be a nightmare on defence if both play at their best.
I’ll put money on it come playoff time at least one of the big 3 will have an injury.
I wouldn't read too much into it. Lots of teams are slumping and generally do just before the All-Star break as they're all banged up. The Warriors have lost 4 of 6.. The Nets have been bad too.
