NBA '18/'19 Season

posted by Ironman92

Celtics 5/26 to start game and only 15 points a few min into the 2nd

And win by 7 in overtime

posted by Mulva

I know it’s super early, but I can’t imagine a scenario in which Melo actually increases the rockets odds of getting past GSW. 

And thats not a hot take because I would have said the same thing any time in the last 5 years.

1-11 shooting tonight in an 18-point loss to OKC.

posted by friendfromlowry

And win by 7 in overtime

yeah....I knew it wouldn’t last long

posted by wildcats20

Walton’s job is not in jeopardy. 

Yet

posted by friendfromlowry

1-11 shooting tonight in an 18-point loss to OKC.

Melo is kind of like Dwight Howard now, where he's a former star who, for some reason I can't fathom, got a fair amount of "star" publicity and recognition longer than you'd expect, considering he's on the downside of his career and has the sort of effect on team chemistry that can turn a 60-win team into a 40-win one. Houston's window to beat GS basically closed the second they signed him.

posted by Heretic

Houston's window to beat GS basically closed the second they signed him.

I love it.  Not sure if it's because I hate Harden, or I dislike Melo.

Embiid 42/18

What is Utah wearing?

C’mon

posted by Ironman92

Embiid 42/18

Insane game, the most one Ive seen soo far.

Jimmy Butler has been traded to Philly.

I don't get what Minnesota is doing. You turn down 3 first round picks, but accept THAT offer?

posted by SportsAndLady

I don't get what Minnesota is doing. You turn down 3 first round picks, but accept THAT offer?

Saric and RC (on a great deal) is much better than 4 late first round picks. Both are big, defend, and can hit the long ball. Pretty sick haul for a guy who everyone know would be gone IMO.

posted by Commander of Awesome

Saric and RC (on a great deal) is much better than 4 late first round picks. Both are big, defend, and can hit the long ball. Pretty sick haul for a guy who everyone know would be gone IMO.

I guess. I'd still probably take the 4 later first round picks. You never know if they have a down year in there. 

I thought I had read somewhere that the Houston trade was just rumors and never an actual thing. 

posted by wildcats20

I thought I had read somewhere that the Houston trade was just rumors and never an actual thing. 

Woj on his podcast confirmed it, not sure about in print or twitter.

It'll be interesting to see how the young guys in Philly co-exist with him.

Four firsts would have to be 19/21/23/25 right? Cause they can’t trade all those first in consecutive years? Or maybe that incorrect lol. 

Butnif it’s correct I’d do that deal, cause by then Houston could easily be lottery team.

posted by Laley23

Four firsts would have to be 19/21/23/25 right? Cause they can’t trade all those first in consecutive years? Or maybe that incorrect lol. 

Butnif it’s correct I’d do that deal, cause by then Houston could easily be lottery team.

You are correct. Can’t trade consecutive first rounders. 

By ‘23, you gotta think Houston will be in rebuild mode eventually. 

Those two players they got from philly will never do anything of extreme value to that franchise. 

Saw this earlier and lol'd. We're 12 games into the season and already wondering if they need 'Melo around.

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account @wojespn 19h19 hours ago

While Carmelo Anthony is absent with an illness tonight against the Spurs, the Rockets and Anthony are discussing his role and how they might still be able to proceed together for the rest of the season, league sources tell ESPN. Talks are fluid.

Further more....

Marc Stein‏Verified account @TheSteinLine 14m14 minutes ago

The Rockets have denied they are waiving Carmelo Anthony, but two sources close to the situation say Anthony has been informed that his brief time with the team will soon be ending. Anthony has been listed as "out" for Houston's game tonight against Indiana due to illness