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.

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.

Only way they have a chance is if they get Butler, AND get home court advantage, AND everyone stays healthy. Even then I give it a 10% shot. 

Derrick Rose goes for 50

Damn. Thought those days were LONG over.

posted by Ironman92

Derrick Rose goes for 50

Damn. Thought those days were LONG over.

Same, very surprising. Esp considering his lack of a consistent 3 pt shot. Still need to watch the highlights of this one.

He's gotten a lot of congrats on Twitter along with the videos of them celebrating him on the court after and in the locker room. IMO, goes a long way demonstrating how great of a teammate he is and a hard worker. 

Luke Walton already being reprimanded by Magic Johnson for the Lakers "slow start." Gee, wonder who could be behind that? Perhaps Mr Passive Aggressive? Wouldn't surprise me if LBJ's boy, Ty Lue, was coaching that squad in the near future.

SC on in the background and showing highlights of Suns/Raptors and about 40 people in the stands

I watched that game, there was more than 40, but it wasn't a sold out game either.

posted by BR1986FB

Luke Walton already being reprimanded by Magic Johnson for the Lakers "slow start." Gee, wonder who could be behind that? Perhaps Mr Passive Aggressive? Wouldn't surprise me if LBJ's boy, Ty Lue, was coaching that squad in the near future.

Walton’s job is not in jeopardy. 

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

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.