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Same for the Pelicans and missing Zion. It's possible for them, but I don't see it happening against a healthy Kings team.

All I've ever known is the Grizzlies. Although, I do have a really old puck from when the Golden Eagles were in Salt Lake. I haven't been to a game since the Grizz moved moved the E Center.

Same here. I'm pumped up for it. They also announced that for the first year, the team won't have name or a logo and will just go by Utah.

I heard that the press release announcing his ban was sponsored by DraftKings. Crazy to see the Warriors knocked out yesterday and that it possibly could have been Klay's last game with them. Honestly, he needs to take a bench role, 15-20 minutes a game, and just become a spot shooter. Especially if he wants to be effective come playoff time.

Yeah, I don't think the East is as foregone as a lot of people think it is. Heat, Bucks, or 76er could easily make a run for it. And the West will be such a bloodbath, that whoever comes out of the East could win the Finals.

I've learned to not take what happens in the regular season too seriously when it comes to the playoffs, especially the last few years that the Jazz made them. I just hope that Rudy doesn't get played off the floor again, which I don't think will happen, since the Wolves actually have good defenders around him.

@Chris2K how do you like your chances against the Suns?

Probably the most insane ending to a season we will ever see. Definitely rooting for the Wolves to come out of the West.

It's not totally unproven. The Grizzlies have averaged at least 5,000 fans for the last 10 years. Frozen Fury sells out every year. There is definitely a market for it. Ryan Smith, the will-be owner, wants to bring championships to Utah, no matter what sport, so I don't think he will be content with a losing team and will put forth the effort to win.

They have the advantage in SLC tho, of not having professional baseball or football to compete with. And the general consensus so far of people here in Utah has been one of excitement. I think as long as they can keep ticket prices down, especially the first few years, they'll do great.

I don't even care that they have sucked for a while now. I'm stoked to have the NHL coming and hope I can go to a couple games next year.

Honestly, the last four episodes have all felt like they could have been season finales.

I was not expecting to like X-Men '97 as much as I have been. Amazing show so far. And episode five? God damn.

Finished season 2 of the Traitors UK last night. Thoughts about the finale in spoilers.

I'm rooting for a Wolves/Cavs Finals or a Wolves/Magic Finals!

@Chris2K Anthony Edwards needs to be jailed for his assault on John Collins tonight. Watching him and Mike Conley tonight reminds me a ton of Conley and Mitchell playing together. Hope y'all continue to do good this year.

I haven't watched the Australian version yet, but I'm pretty sure that the Traitors is the best reality show ever. We just finished the first season of the UK version, after watching the first two seasons of the US. Loved every second of it.

Anybody else find it strange that Rudy Gobert was fined $100K for making a money gesture and criticizing the refs, but Draymond Green only got $25K and a five game suspension for literally choking a man?

Just finished season 2 of Traitors. Thoughts below.

So bummed for you guys. Was rooting for Gobert to go deep into the playoffs. Hopefully Naz Reid can fill in to at least take the edge off a little.

Yeah, I do agree with all of that as well. I enjoyed the in season tournament, but think that they need to start it later. Start it a month into the season, and end it right before the all star break. The dunk contest needs to be done with. Or, get rid of all props, helpers, etc. Just have straight dunks. I find it funnier that KAT scored 50 and wasn't MVP. That's gotta be a first, right? In other news, Jacque Vaughn was fired as Nets coach today.

What was wrong with the in-season tournament? By all accounts, it was well received by the players, was fun to watch some competitive games early in the season, and seemed to be a success with the fans as well.

Maybe he wanted her to beat them all? Either way, it's an extremely dumb take and I'm glad he's getting taken to town for it.

Can we get Sabrina Ionescu into the regular 3 point contest next year?