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Pretty disappointed to see the NBA rewarding Green for being a dirty crybaby. Thought all the other rewards were spot on.

Can't wait to see Gobert play with an even bigger chip on his shoulder next year.

5 hours ago, Maxx said:

"Wow talent is pretty thin already and there are barely any teams you can consider serious title contenders so adding more to teams to the mix won't fix that problem"

"CONTRACT ALL THE TEAMS THEN~!!1!!"

Let me know if you feel like talking about the massive amount of middle ground those two ideas.

I was more referring to your "two more teams with no realistic chance to win a title" comment. If you want every team to be a title contender, the contracting to six or so teams is the way to do it. Personally, I agree with @Red Devil-Taker316. I think 24-26 teams would be perfect for the talent level and to have the best basketball played every night. But, since the NBA is a money-driven business, they will never again contract a team. So, why not add more? Rivalries will mean more as some teams won't play each other four times a year, teams that want to rest their best players will have more chances to against the crappier teams, and the two cities with the added teams will have a few more dedicated fans.

Is it perfect? Hell no. Will the level of basketball played drop? Maybe a little. Are there pros and cons to staying put, contracting, or expanding that we could sit here and debate all day? Definitely. 

So by that logic, should we just get rid of all the teams but like six?

If Draymond Green wins DPOY tonight over Rudy Gobert, I'm rioting.

I wouldn't mind seeing the NBA add two more teams. Yea, they say the talent is already spread too thin, but I think there is also plenty of players out there with talent not getting a chance.

I can't stand Doc Rivers (overrated), Blake Griffin (injury prone, no work effort, crybaby), or Jordan (dirty asshole). I don't mind Chris Paul when he's not whining. Would love to see him on the Jazz actually. So yea, I'm pretty happy to see them going back to the bottom like they always have been.

Clippers are done. Paul and Griffin both opted out. 

47 minutes ago, The Big Bratwurst said:

He said if the Blazers don't want him, so I don't think that matters much considering he went to school in Utah and is from California. I would be open to trading either him or CJ, though, but I'd want a guy who can play one of the guard positions and can play D, cause both Dame and CJ are not good defenders. I don't see a trade we could make happen with Utah that would move the needle for the Blazers. Plus, Lillard and Turner in that trade would be $40 million that would have to work out in the trade. Using the trade machine, the only way to dump both Lillard and Turner to Utah we'd have to take back Favors, Burks and Joe Johnson plus someone like Rodney Hood. 

I would do that in a heartbeat. Would suck losing Favors but getting Dame back in return would be amazing. I know it's never going to happen, at least not for another four years, but it's always fun to think about.

And if you're looking for guards that defend, Hood and Burks are not the answer.

@The Big Bratwurst I think the Blazers need to give up on Lillard like the Bulls gave up on Butler. He's already said he wants to play for the Jazz or Lakers if Portland doesn't want him anymore. So why not make a trade to the Jazz happen now? We would gladly take one of those other big contracts off your hands.

Loved listening to Donovon Mitchell interview after the draft. Always nice to hear a player say he wants to play in Utah.

I wouldn't be surprised if Boston trades them all away for a superstar, especially if they miss out on Hayward.

I mainly like it because Trey Lyles turned into a bum so being able to flip him for somebody with some potential is awesome.

In Dennis Lindsey we trust.

Jazz trade Trey Lyles and the number 24 pick to Denver for the #13 pick, and draft Donovon Mitchell. Love it!

Don't let LaVar Ball find out that that French guy has a better shot at becoming an All-Star then his son does.

Yea...not sure what the Bulls are doing...trade your star player then draft a guy like that?

I'm gonna cry if Hayward signs with Boston .

When Hayward stays with the Jazz, the division battle between us and the Wolves are gonna be fun to watch.

Wolves just ripped off the Bulls for Butler. Lavine, Dunn, and the 7th pick is amazing for a player like Butler.

Hearing that the Jazz are trying to make a move to trade up in the draft. Also, a rumor going around that Derrick Favors had put his house up for sale and removed all mention of the Jazz from his social media.

I never thought I would say that David Carr's brother is the highest paid player in the league.

Because Phil Jackson has no idea how to put together a good basketball team?

Pretty excited for the draft tomorrow. Interested to see if the Jazz pull off a trade or keep their picks.

For George, teams are thinking that since he's already said he wants to leave, why trade anything for him when you can just sign him next year. At least, that's what the Lakers are thinking. Other teams probably don't want to give up too much for a one year rental who will just sign with the Lakers next summer.

For Butler, I have no idea.

Heros. First season was amazing, second was good, and the third was absolute trash and I gave up about half way through it.

Dwight should have been as dominate as Shaq and won multiple championships. But, he's lazy and doesn't have the mindset of it. Could you imagine him with the work ethic and attitude of Kobe?

So that means the Lakers are gonna draft Bell, doesn't it? Why else would they trade Russell?

Also, Bulter told the Cavs he doesn't want to be traded.

EDIT: and now Dwight Howard has been traded to the Hornets? What is this madness?

This has probably been the most exciting week leading up to the draft in a long time. Could be even bigger if Paul George or Jimmy Butler end up traded.

Also, there's been talk among a few GMs of trying to get the NBA to move free agency to before the draft, not after, like the NFL. I would be totally for this. One of the GMs mentioning it is the Jazz's and he make a good point. Not knowing if Hayward is staying or not totally affects the way we draft this week.

Drafting before preseason even starts? Insane!