Grantland NBA Preview

[Remy LeBreh]

This dude Simmons...he's got my Cavs at 21 and missing the playoffs, Jalen was disgusted. Cavs are a 6-8 seed easily, even without Bynum they're improved their roster left and right. What's Simmons problem with Jarrett Jack? The whole discussion was off...he kept bringing up Pau Gasol who's not even in the discussion for Cleveland, especially after just picking up Bynum...and the LeBron shyt, nah breh. I personally don't think this team is set up just to lure LeBron back Simmons is gonna regret this ranking.

 

[Dayco23]

Simmons is a moron. Dion Waiters and Varejao for Pau Gasol?

Cavs didn't draft young talent (whose value only continues to rise) to ship it off to LA for washed up vets.

It goes against the entire philosophy of this Cavs rebuild. They are trying to build a dynasty for the next decade.

Irving/Waiters/Karasev/Bennett/Thompson is the future.

 

[Knights89]

 

[TheNig]

Come on fam...jalen rose is chummy with everyone

That's the problem.

 

[Eternal Tecate]

I'd rather have Mirotic than Horford.

 

[threattonature]

What he's saying is that what if they suck and Horford gets sick of it?

Jalen made a good point by saying there's something about a team wanting to make you the face of their franchise that makes you wanna see what happens.

They could get better deals for Horford that could still keep them competitive now and later, one I wish my GM had the balls to offer.

That's the problem. You know damn well in the NBA it doesn't pay off to just be competitive. The Hawks need to just bottom out completely. Something they can't do with Horford on the squad. And Minnesota has nothing to offer the Hawks that could help them bottom out.

 

[Miggs]

This dude Simmons...he's got my Cavs at 21 and missing the playoffs, Jalen was disgusted. Cavs are a 6-8 seed easily, even without Bynum they're improved their roster left and right. What's Simmons problem with Jarrett Jack? The whole discussion was off...he kept bringing up Pau Gasol who's not even in the discussion for Cleveland, especially after just picking up Bynum...and the LeBron shyt, nah breh. I personally don't think this team is set up just to lure LeBron back Simmons is gonna regret this ranking.

Yea alot of these preview are lazy and terrible....They dont know half the teams in the leagues rosters...

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Jalen is easily the most transparent nikka in basketball broadcasting. He reveals more behind the scenes shyt than anybody covering the league. ESPN got a gem with him.

 

[Knights89]

Jalen is easily the most transparent nikka in basketball broadcasting. He reveals more behind the scenes shyt than anybody covering the league. ESPN got a gem with him.

in that sacramento preview there is an editorial cut where Jalen tells Bill how to import women lol

 

[Ed MOTHEREFFING G]

This dude Simmons...he's got my Cavs at 21 and missing the playoffs, Jalen was disgusted. Cavs are a 6-8 seed easily, even without Bynum they're improved their roster left and right. What's Simmons problem with Jarrett Jack? The whole discussion was off...he kept bringing up Pau Gasol who's not even in the discussion for Cleveland, especially after just picking up Bynum...and the LeBron shyt, nah breh. I personally don't think this team is set up just to lure LeBron back Simmons is gonna regret this ranking.

I was a little surprised. Simmons is kind of exposing himself. That Cavs ranking was awful. They're not gonna crush it but TWENTY nba teams better?

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

in that sacramento preview there is an editorial cut where Jalen tells Bill how to import women lol

Charles Barkley isn't even that uncut, time to check out that Kings preview.

 

[I Got Werk]

That's the problem. You know damn well in the NBA it doesn't pay off to just be competitive. The Hawks need to just bottom out completely. Something they can't do with Horford on the squad. And Minnesota has nothing to offer the Hawks that could help them bottom out.

Hawks could have signed Bynum this summer if they wanted to go that route. They're trying that Houston/Indiana model, draft well, stay flexible, hope that someone who fits wants out or becomes available due to lux tax issues.

If tanking becomes an option, you can still do it like the Cavs or the Pelicans and sit your best players with phantom injuries.

 

[#1 pick]

They have some terrible trade ideas. Seriously? Trading Horford? Not even a chance. Especially if him and Dennis are the future. Teague is clearly the bait in my view.

I agree with 22nd. I don't think this team is good at all but I doubt they will bottom out. I can see this team winning 30 to 33 games and getting the 3rd pick. That's what I see.

 

[#1 pick]

I'd rather have Mirotic than Horford.

I'll rather Horford than anyone on the Bulls not named Derrick Rose. Feeling are likewise.

Seriously Dennis and Horford are two that we need to build around for the future. Not feeling anyone else on the roster at all for long term.

 

[606onit]