NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[keevsnick]

While everyone talks about the Clippers and Lakers, I think many are sleeping on Houston. I think the Clippers come out of the West, but Houston will likely finish a Top-2 seed and probably face the Clips in the WCF IMO

Remember, who stopped a fantastic Houston team all these previous years from making the Finals? The Spurs once when they still had their main guys (+ Leonard), and the Warriors when they had the Big-4. Neither exist anymore, and they upgraded from CP3 to Westbrook. I don't think LAL has an answer for the Rockets superstars. Is Lebron supposed to be defending Harden? Will Rondo, KCP and Kuzma defend well against those guys? (lol)

To be honest, I'm not sure if that's really an upgrade, as I see their games not fitting together well at all where Paul was a very ideal counterpart to Harden.

Its an upgrade if for no other reason than westbrook generally plays while paul can't stay healthy. the best ability is availability.

[Surferdad]

Hayward may well prove to be the key cog because of his willingness to share the ball and find the open guy - plus his overall basketball IQ at both ends of the court.

Agreed. I still notice a little bit of hesitation on Hayward though. Like he's still not quite share whether to pass or shoot, just seems indecisive like he's still not sure of himself or afraid he might ruffle someone's feathers. He needs to get over that. Look at Tatum, he shoots the ball even when he doesn't have a clean look

I don't think ruffling feathers is a concern anymore.  He's getting used to a new mix of players and his apparently increased role in ball distribution. 

[Vox_Populi]

The Kings really had their best season in a decade+ last year and now look like they suck again. We shall see but that's annoying.

At least Memphis are for sure going to give us a lottery pick at some point.

[saltlover]

The Kings really had their best season in a decade+ last year and now look like they suck again. We shall see but that's annoying.

At least Memphis are for sure going to give us a lottery pick at some point.

Maybe they shouldn’t have fired their coach.

[tazzmaniac]

The Kings really had their best season in a decade+ last year and now look like they suck again. We shall see but that's annoying.

At least Memphis are for sure going to give us a lottery pick at some point.

Maybe they shouldn’t have fired their coach.

That was such a Kings thing to do.  If I recall correctly they also fired Mike Malone after a relatively good start to the season when they lost a few games after Cousins got injured.  It would be really depressing the be a Kings or Hornets fan.  Even if something good happens to know your org is going to somehow screw it up. 

[Who]

Over the 1st 2 games of the season, Trae Young has 77 pts, 18 asts, 14 rebs and 11 treys. So far he's making good on his promise that the Hawks will surprise everybody!

Impressive numbers

[slamtheking]

Over the 1st 2 games of the season, Trae Young has 77 pts, 18 asts, 14 rebs and 11 treys. So far he's making good on his promise that the Hawks will surprise everybody!

Impressive numbers

almost like Atlanta had a plan when they gave up a shot at Doncic to get Young and another pick.

[NKY fan]

The Kings really had their best season in a decade+ last year and now look like they suck again. We shall see but that's annoying.

At least Memphis are for sure going to give us a lottery pick at some point.

It was unfortunate for us for sure.
the normal outcome should have been for us to get the 8th pick...
I don't have high hopes for the Lagnford. I am not sure how is he going to get any playing time in the next 2-3 years.

[Birdman]

Losing Bagley for awhile gotta hurt Kings big time

[Who]

Losing Bagley for awhile gotta hurt Kings big time

Especially since they let WCS leave. He was an underrated part of their team's success last season.

[Rondo9]

The Warriors are awful.

[Ogaju]

Memphis giving Brooklyn the business.

[mr. dee]

Memphis giving Brooklyn the business.

Nets slowly crawling back. Not surprising since its the Grizzlies. I'd love to see the Nets against legit playoff contender.

[KGs Knee]

Memphis giving Brooklyn the business.

Valanciunas was destroying the Nets frontcourt for a minute there.  DJ is junk.  Allen is too small.

11 minutes  11 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 2 blocks 1 steal 0 turnovers +14

That's some work

[Ogaju]

How did Suns beat the Clippers?