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  1. Slick2021

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    Derozan is a UFA, we can't do a S&T for him.
     
    Slick2021, May 22, 2024
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    PurpleAndGold88, May 22, 2024
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    getting Derozan with the MLE would probably be the only way to soften the blow of losing Dlo for nothing.
     
    VincePT, May 22, 2024
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    Leonard 2nd team sticks out like a sore thumb. How?
     
    Kobe Bryant 8, May 22, 2024
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    Genuinely not sure who I want to win the WCF. Kyrie has been great, but he has inconsistent games, and Luka seems very banged up, rest of their roster is solid, but shaky offensively at times. Minnesota has the defense, but their offense stalls out at times if Edwards isn’t doing it at for some reason, I guess because McDaniels, Alexander-Walker, and Gobert are mainly defensive players first, and Towns can disappear for stretches. After this game I’m a little more worried than anything else that these teams will beat eachother up for 6 or 7 games and Boston will cruise to the Finals in 4 or 5.
     
    Weezy, May 22, 2024
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    And just like that Dallas stole home court
     
    KuzmoBall17, May 22, 2024
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    need the wolves to win for any chance at boston not winning it all. their defense is still good enough to contain tatum/brown. luka is already banged up and the C Bags would handle dallas with ease
     
    432J, May 22, 2024
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    Give credit where credit is due: Cuban took a risk and it's paying off big time.

    Jesus the Lakers with Irving instead of Dlo would have been one hell of a team. Lebron/Irving you know would be awesome but he pairs so well with AD and Reaves as well
     
    Pioneer10, May 22, 2024
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    The TWolves offense just goes really south real quick at times.
    West is really all about matchups: Twolves defense was tailor made for the Nuggets but the Nuggets are built around a C/PG pairing an not physical wing creators. Luka/Lebron/Kawhii types just aren't as bothered by McDaniels and Edwards as much as smaller guys like Murray was.

    Boston honestly doesn't look all that good w/o Porzingis. Pacers are going to target Horford over and over again and the lack of bigs will be a problem for the Celts unless Porzingis not only comes back but gets back to the same level he was during the regular season.
     
    Pioneer10, May 22, 2024
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    KuzmoBall17, May 22, 2024
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    man am i glad the clips traded him
     
    432J, May 22, 2024
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    KuzmoBall17, May 22, 2024
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    If he wins a chip in Dallas, I don't see him going anywhere for the foreseeable future, if at all. Dallas is a cool city, too. Also, that money he's making w/no state income tax? He's in a good situation.
     
    VladeD714, May 23, 2024
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    California has been run so poorly by politicians that is HAS TO BE losing favor in the eyes of professional athletes. I'm paying extra income tax for what exactly?
    One of the most beautiful places in the world being run into the ground.
     
    sirronstuff, May 23, 2024
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    KD and Snake on the 2nd team... ok :D
    As for Luka, im letting that dream of mine die. Dude is their Dirk 2.0 :(
     
    Kenzo, May 23, 2024
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    Kobe Bryant 8, May 23, 2024
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    luka's not like dirk, personally, though, imo. he could leave dallas. i won't give up on that one...maybe ever. i mean, we got lebron later in his career!
     
    abeer3, May 23, 2024
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    What I like about his game is it's not predicated on athleticism, as he's showing being hobbled throughout these playoffs. Meaning his game should age really well, should hold up regardless of the career injuries (except for a back injury), and he should be able to play for as long as he wants.

    If ANT loses his athleticism, it's not going to be crippling like Ja, because he can shoot and has size but it'll definitely take a hit.

    That said I'll happily take either at any point in their career.
     
    JSM, May 23, 2024
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    The CP3 to LA rumors have begun from the respected channels.

    Latest from Stein...

     
    JSM, May 23, 2024
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    :sick: …. just hate the guy. Personality … sure, but of course came to accept Dwight and LeBron. Dirty player and all that like Beverley …. nah. And he’s not as valuable at 39 as LeBron. PG at that age.
     
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