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I never played Raiders of the Lost Ark but for me, the worse game of all time is Back to the Future 2 and on the NES. Had nothing at all to do with the movies, horrible graphics, even worse gameplay.

What a beautiful disaster. No way can Harden and Westbrook coexist. And Chris Paul on a team with no other stars? Awesome. I love this trade.

I'm convinced that Alex Morgan can do no wrong, ever.

I remember an instance in the early 2000s, I believe, when the Jazz were playing the Sonics. Gary Payton fell to the ground and a Jazz player, Andrei Kirilenko, rushed to his help. But Karl Malone pushed Kirilenko out of the way, telling him not to do it. I asked my dad why Malone wouldn't let him help and he said it was because Payton would probably have poked him in the eye in the way up. I don't know if that's the real reason why or not, but it kinda makes sense. That, and it's kind of a teammate thing. Like, you want to be there to help your teammates up, but screw the other team.

The NBA Board of Governors has approved the use of challenge flags for head coaches starting this up coming season.

So, apparently, Paul George used to date his new coach, Doc Rivers, daughter. He cheated on her with a Miami stripper and they broke up. That's gonna make practice awkward.

I'm fine with the Lakers being great again. They are one of those teams that are just fun to root against for me. The Jazz may have never been the Lakers number one rival but we've had some entertaining match ups over the years. And if the Jazz are to make a deep playoff run this year, I want the Lakers to be one of the teams we're going up against. But, I just don't see it this year for the Lakers. Nothing about them strikes fear into me.

Lakers still have no depth. Lebron won't play a full season, Davis probably won't either and they don't have much help anywhere else. Boogie isnt the same player and Kuzma can't carry the whole load.

Same here, @The Chiksrara Special, same here. So, has does everybody think the West stacks up now? Clippers, Lakers, Jazz, Mavs, Nuggets, Rockets. Warriors, Spurs, Blazers, Pelicans. Pretty much every team has a shot at the playoffs, outside of the Wolves, Thunder, and Suns. The Kings will probably get squeezed out. I have a feeling that somebody is going to miss the playoffs in the West, despite having a much bette record than the eighth seed in the East.

It's too early to process this news. Kawhi and George teaming up? Why?

Its gonna be interesting to see how Luka does in his second season. Can he avoid the sophomore slump? Did he improve this summer? If Kristaps can come back close to 100% and gel well with Luka, they can make some noise in the west.

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Take a look at the Utah Jazz. Young superstar in Donovon Mitchell, best defensive player in Rudy Gobert, one of the best coaches at developing young players. Made quite a few changes this off season already, is being called a dark Horse for the championship by many members of the media.

Jazz signed Jeff Green to a one year vet minimum deal. Excellent signing. Can we start the season yet? And now the Jazz have signed Emmanuel Muiday. I know none of the players we have signed are all stars, but this off season is amazing and one of the best we've ever had.

Why would you feel sorry for some one with as bad as an attitude as he has?

If the Warriors do follow through and retire Durants number, they better be planning statues for Curry and Thompson.

So Zeke and Hunt are both going to be suspended for the season, aren't they?

They wouldn't be able to sign KAT. Already got three max contracts in Seth, Russell, and Klay. Unless he signed for the vet min, he's not going to Golden State.

Team loyalty, I agree on, but I do feel like the players owe a certain amount of loyalty to the city and communities they play in. We're the ones cheering them on, buying their gear, paying our hard earned money, just to watch them play basketball. It hurts when a player leaves with no prior warning. Golden State did Iggy dirty, and honestly, I don't know if it was a good move for them. I don't see Russell fitting in with Curry and Thompson. They're going to need some front court help to make it work, especially this year.

Jazz have traded Derrick Favors to the Pelicans for a couple of draft picks we will never see. The Nets have traded D'Angelo Russell to the Warriors.

Jazz have signed Ed Davis for two years, ten million dollars. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best off season the Jazz could have hoped for.

Nevermind, Knicks just gave Taj Gibson $20 million over 2 years. They're a bunch of idiots and I'm sorry for any of their fans. Come out west and root for the Jazz with me!

Randle is a good start. They reportedly had interest in Favors, which would be a good pick up along with Randle. Dennis Smith, RJ Barrett, Randle, and Favors is the start of a pretty good core. Another good draft, sign some role players to fill out the bench, and you'll at least be back in the playoffs.

Because the Knicks suck at drafting and seem to think that signing a marquee free agent is the only way to go.

Knicks need to stop trying to get a marquee free agent to sign there and just build a good team. Get back into the playoffs and then try for a marquee player. Derrick Favors would be a great pick up for them this summer.