2018 NBA Season

[MtlJeff]

I don't think anyone knows anything LoL....but my guess is Kyrie, Durant and Davis all end up in New York. Zion and Barrett end up together again in New Orleans

 

I think Jimmy Butler resigns in Philly because he seemed to really like it. I think Harris leaves and goes to the Lakers along with another tier 2 guy. I'd guess they keep Ben Simmons another year

 

I'd guess Kemba walker stays in Charlotte for the max

 

Kawhi is the hardest to call. Probably 50-50 right now. Hard to say with the Raptors still in it and Kawhi getting all the praise he is

 

 

 

 

[legitimategolf]

Kevin Durant's gotta be so pissed about the Warriors streaking without him. I think that guarantees his exit. And I think he is dumb enough to believe he can turn around the Knicks.

[MtlJeff]

> @legitimategolf said:

> Kevin Durant's gotta be so pissed about the Warriors streaking without him. I think that guarantees his exit. And I think he is dumb enough to believe he can turn around the Knicks.

 

I don't think it's crazy at all that the Knicks could have Durant/Davis/Kemba next year though

 

If theres good odds on them winning the Eastern Conference next season it may be worth a bet right now

[HoosierHacker89]

do the raptors win game 2 tonight? I think Klay has a huge game and the Warriors win easy tonight.

[MtlJeff]

Have to think the Warriors win. But props to Toronto's defense for being great all postseason. I'm sure they will make it tough on them

[scratchswinger]

Series will be over in 6.

 

Only Drake could make me pull for GS.

[MtlJeff]

I don't know anyone in Canada who likes Drake right now , though I don't know everyone in Canada

 

He's a clown. We just wish he'd watch the games and shut up

[ode1]

I'm still shaking my head at Milwaukee's pick and roll d vs. the raptors. Lopez switching off to guard Lowery, etc. What? Budenholzer might want to clean that up next year!

[MtlJeff]

The most Toronto Raptors thing ever would be losing to the Warriors without Klay or Durant. Especially if they have a lead and go 0-10 from 3 in the 4th.

 

I kind of expect this to happen.

[scratchswinger]

> @MtlJeff said:

> The most Toronto Raptors thing ever would be losing to the Warriors without Klay or Durant. Especially if they have a lead and go 0-10 from 3 in the 4th.

>

> I kind of expect this to happen.

 

That would be game set match.

[MtlJeff]

Well very interesting series now. Golden State is still the favorite IMO in games that Curry/Thompson/Green play in.

 

But Raptors have home court advantage again. I was really impressed with the shots they made yesterday. Normally they do not capitalize, but guys like VanVleet and Danny Green are making shots Raptors usually miss

 

And hat tip to Kyle Lowry, who has also exercised many playoff demons regardless of what happens this series. I'll miss him when Masai trades him for Mike Conley this offseason

[scratchswinger]

Warriors are in trouble if Durant doesn’t come back. I think Klay is a boost but with him I still give Toronto the edge because of home court.

 

I wonder what kind of contract Boogie gets this off season.

[jerebear21]

It’s the final. That snowflake kd needs to lace it up. If that bum Paul pierce could come back from that devastating injury during the finals then kd needs to put his man pants on. Rooting for the bay. Cuz drake has made me hate the raptors as much as I hate poulter.

[bubbagump]

> @scratchswinger said:

> Warriors are in trouble if Durant doesn’t come back. I think Klay is a boost but with him I still give Toronto the edge because of home court.

>

> I wonder what kind of contract Boogie gets this off season.

 

They can weather it without KD as long as Klay plays and is relatively normal Klay, its a much lesser margin but they play much more vintage dubs without KD. As much as I love Livingston, my God hes been awful most all the playoffs and extended time for him is no bueno. To me a big loss was Looney, that dude was playing very well and he is missed right now immensely.

 

Hoping the fellas get back on track with Klay suiting up....or else its likely curtains.

[MtlJeff]

Agreed Looney has been better than people think. He is a quality player

[bubbagump]

> @MtlJeff said:

> Agreed Looney has been better than people think. He is a quality player

 

Wow, sounds like hes a go tonight. Docs say it wont get worse and hes been begging to play, what a G. Hope its not a decoy, because having him back can really help.

 

Im assuming KDs injury is more than is led on, possibly achilles but none the less what a vag lol, Looney is giving it a go with a rib hanging loose and Klay with his hammy all hosed meanwhile KD has his hat and hood up tweeting from the shadows lol.

[MtlJeff]

Yeah I wonder if KD even wants to play. Maybe that seems dumb but I don't know, he's really aware of his image. Maybe he thinks them losing without him will help his brand. Or he just doesn't really care either way since he's leaving so doesn't want to risk further injury. Or some combination of both

 

Even KD at 75%, if he comes back with Klay and the Warriors down 2-1 I think everyone would still pick the Warriors

 

If they lose tonight.....man. 2/3 games in Toronto. And the Raptors are actually really good. Not some fluke team.

[pinhigh27]

looks like theyre going to do it jeff!

[scratchswinger]

Wowzers. Raptors winning changes a lot in free agency. I’m pretty sure Kawhi re-ups with Toronto if they do pull it out. It could very easily also be the end of GS as we know them.

[MtlJeff]

If KD decides to play id still say it's 50-50.

 

If he doesn't come back it's probably too big a hole considering how well Kawhi is playing

 

It would be great for Toronto fans. Especially if Kawhi stayed. I still feel bad for DeMar. He wanted to be a raptor and loved the city before anyone else did

[scratchswinger]

KDs gonna have to be balling. Kawhi is on another level right now and GS looks gassed. Spurs look stupid for what they got for him. They could have have BI who balled out this season and is still a kid. They got basically nothing because Pop was salty.

 

That Yayyyy Areaaaaa is kinda funny though. Lol

[pendodave]

Fingers crossed for the Canadians...

Not getting the stick for KD. Noone knows what the injury is, and people talk as if just 'manning up' will make his leg work. Last time I looked, BB was quite an athletic game, and last time I had a soft muscle tear nothing on earth could get me to run or jump.

Masai is looking like a genius ATM, if someone offers him enough, would be walk?

Ps. To a previous post, Conley > Lowry, though it would take a stone cold heart to do it!

 

[MtlJeff]

Masai Ujiri's heart is below absolute zero. He would trade his own newborn baby for a slight upgrade in shooting from the 8th man

[scratchswinger]

> @pendodave said:

> Fingers crossed for the Canadians...

> Not getting the stick for KD. Noone knows what the injury is, and people talk as if just 'manning up' will make his leg work. Last time I looked, BB was quite an athletic game, and last time I had a soft muscle tear nothing on earth could get me to run or jump.

> Masai is looking like a genius ATM, if someone offers him enough, would be walk?

> Ps. To a previous post, Conley > Lowry, though it would take a stone cold heart to do it!

>

 

I hade a grade 3 tear on my gastrocnemius last year and was in a boot for weeks. Took over 3 months before I could even jog again. Not sure what the extent of his tear or strain is but I’m not surprised at all that he is still out.

[tocino]

Call it arrogance if you want, but I believe the warriors still pull this one out. If they don't, no excuses here. Toronto definitely earned this championship if they do win.

[MtlJeff]

> @tocino said:

> Call it arrogance if you want, but I believe the warriors still pull this one out. If they don't, no excuses here. Toronto definitely earned this championship if they do win.

 

It's not arrogance at all, I'm considering betting on the Warriors

[MtlJeff]

Warriors only getting 4-1 odds despite being down 3-1..... LoL

 

Guess I won't make the bet

 

Shows how much faith there is in the Raptors. If I could've gotten 5+ to 1 I'd have put 50$ on it something

[scratchswinger]

Very strange press conference from Bob Myers.

[TheCityGame]

When KD went down ORIGINALLY, literally EVERYONE who doesn't work for the Warriors was like, "achilles" and the Warriors were like, "lower calf".

 

And, not like it was a "conspiracy theory". He was out for so long if it was just muscle. He grabbed his achilles. It LOOKED like an achilles.

 

And after last night, they're like (they meaning Bob Myers), "this was achilles but the other one was definitely lower calf."

 


 

They said KD was "emotional" in the locker room.

 

Yeah, I would be too if I signed one year deals and realized I might have just lost about $300,000,000 by pushing an injury in a series my team probably wasn't going to win.

 

Knicks fans right now.

 


 

[MtlJeff]

Internet talking heads are literally harder than a diamond in a snowstorm right now, waiting to give their opinions on whether or not KD should have played and who's to blame