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That's got to be a pretty hefty fine for doing that.

Reminded me of Mike Tomlin sticking his ass out during a kick return a few years ago.
 

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I've never seen a coach touch the ball intentionally before. Mind boggling that the refs didnt see it. What should have happened if the refs did see it? I would assume technical foul and then maybe the coach ejected?
How isn’t this allowed to go to replay? Isn’t the purpose of having replay to get the call right? Mind numbing ly stupid. Fix this Silver!!

As an aside……how long is Vanterpool suspended?
 

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I've watched the replay a few times and the Nets coach touching the ball appears inadvertent. He seems to be gesturing as the pass sails by and accidentally deflects it. I mean its possible that trying to deflect passes from the sideline is a thing around the league but I've never seen it.

The point about reviewing it stands though. That cannot happen without some form of recourse and the league should address it.
 

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I've watched the replay a few times and the Nets coach touching the ball appears inadvertent. He seems to be gesturing as the pass sails by and accidentally deflects it. I mean its possible that trying to deflect passes from the sideline is a thing around the league but I've never seen it.

The point about reviewing it stands though. That cannot happen without some form of recourse and the league should address it.
Nobody is saying it’s a thing and none of us have seen anything like this since that Jets Coach tripped a gunner on the sideline. What do you feel is inadvertent about Vanterpool staring directly at Dinwiddie releasing the ball and extending his arm in front of Kuzma with the play in front of him? His eyes literally never left the ball.
 

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That's got to be a pretty hefty fine for doing that.

Reminded me of Mike Tomlin sticking his ass out during a kick return a few years ago.
Tomlin was the coach trying to avoid the play unless I’m thinking of a different one. It was a Jets Coach who stuck out his leg on the kick return.
 

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Cant tell if it's intentional or he's doing that obnoxious move where the coach gets right behind the player and claps/shouts to distract him.
Either way, league needs to fine/suspend him.

Also, in the league either now or in the offseason needs to make a point of emphasis on coach/floor interactions. We see a ton of plays where coaches are 3-4 steps on the floor during play an not called, you have assistants trying to crowd 3pt shooters in the corner,

Easily solution is...
1. Point of emphasis, coaches on the floor during play is an auto-tech, and the refs will enforce it.
2. If a coach makes contact with a live ball, or a shooter on the floor it's flagrant 2 on the bench, 2 shots and the ball.
 

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Hawks dug a deep hole for themselves this season, but they're getting it going. Shades of 2020-21?
 

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Hawks dug a deep hole for themselves this season, but they're getting it going. Shades of 2020-21?
I wouldn’t crown them last years Hawks yet. 3 games ago they were coming off losing 9 out of 11 and tonight they squeaked by a short handed Heat team with no Lowry or Herro.
 

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I wouldn’t crown them last years Hawks yet. 3 games ago they were coming off losing 9 out of 11 and tonight they squeaked by a short handed Heat team with no Lowry or Herro.
Nobody's crowning anybody. This week, though, ATL beat Milwaukee, Minnesota and Miami. The C's would kill for a week like that.
 
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Steph Curry with the buzzer beater to beat the Rockets. This may be the craziest stat I’ve ever heard…….this was Curry’s first ever buzzer beater as a Warrior.
 

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Steph Curry with the buzzer beater to beat the Rockets. This may be the craziest stat I’ve ever heard…….this was Curry’s first ever buzzer beater as a Warrior.
First since high school, apparently. Eight game-winning shots as a Warrior — but yeah, first that was actually in the air when the red light went on. Which does have a unique beauty…

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/NBA/status/1484774374662152193


Shades of MJ’s last shot as a Bull (which was not technically a buzzer-beater).

Certainly took the edge off what had been a shitshow of a game by the home team, following an even bigger shitshow losing in OT to the Pacers’ bench scrubs, in the midst of a 2-3 week stretch of generally desultory basketball (with Dray out, Steph looking gassed, everyone figuring out how to reintegrate Klay, etc.)
 

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That was nowhere near the most egregious case in his career, either. Caruso should be given a free punch in his Ted Cruz-looking face.
 

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That was nowhere near the most egregious case in his career, either. Caruso should be given a free punch in his Ted Cruz-looking face.
I can’t believe this happened. I mean who would have thought Allen would ever be involved in a play like this.

It’s shocking.
 

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That was nowhere near the most egregious case in his career, either. Caruso should be given a free punch in his Ted Cruz-looking face.
lol...yeah. i'm trying to logically think of an over-the-top but feasible punishment, but like yours better.

God Grayson Allen is a POS. Always has been. Always will be.
 

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How long does Allen actually get? Like, is the league actually looking into it?

I remember Kenyon Martin being incredibly dangerous too.
 

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Lakers give up 69 in the 1H at Miami and were down by 24 early. Next stops on this weeks road trip is to Brooklyn, Philly, Charlotte and Atlanta. I don’t know if you pull the plug in the middle of the trip or wait until you get back home but Vogel’s walking papers have to be getting prepared at 9am tomorrow.
 

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Hawks win their fourth straight, this one a blowout on the road in Charlotte. ATL are two games behind Boston, the current No. 8 seed in the East.
 

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Watching Jazz/Warriors game. Warriors color guy just called Eric Paschall “a matchup nightmare.” I’ll leave you with that tonight.
 

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Warriors get outscored 17-11 in the 4Q but hang on to beat the Jazz. It’s night and day how good teams approach 4Q defense compared to normal flow. The top of this league is so damn good.
 

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Was it SRN????
Ha. Little did you know I am Kelenna Azubuike!

That actually sounds more like something Bob "sleazy used car salesman" Fitzgerald would say, though I can't say for sure since he annoys me so much (especially in close games) I tend to mute him. Kelenna's far less annoying, but still young enough where he doesn't feel comfortable calling Fitz on his BS (unlike his predecessor, the great Jim Barnett).

That Jordan on Jordan crime was awesome, tho. Ours >>> theirs.
 

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De'Andre Hunter's play since he returned: 7 games, 31.7 minutes, .471/.389/.800, 16.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.0 blocks. Before his injury last year, I thought he was on his way to surpassing John Collins. He's probably still not fully back yet, either. On that note, Atlanta's young core really fits together well. Young/Hunter/Collins/Huerter. Okongwu has been showing life of late too. Last 11: 24.6 minutes, .755/-/.621, 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.7 blocks.

Coby White's last 17 games: 32.3 minutes, .481/.411/.857. 16.8 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds.
 

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De'Andre Hunter's play since he returned: 7 games, 31.7 minutes, .471/.389/.800, 16.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.0 blocks. Before his injury last year, I thought he was on his way to surpassing John Collins. He's probably still not fully back yet, either. On that note, Atlanta's young core really fits together well. Young/Hunter/Collins/Huerter. Okongwu has been showing life of late too. Last 11: 24.6 minutes, .755/-/.621, 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.7 blocks.

Coby White's last 17 games: 32.3 minutes, .481/.411/.857. 16.8 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds.
The X-factor with De'Andre has always been his health. He missed one year of high school ball with a broken leg, missed an NCAA Tournament at UVA with a broken wrist, has had at least two knee operations as a Hawk, and broke the other wrist this season. That's a lot of injuries for a young player, even if they don't necessarily seem to be related.
 

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From Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey:

On Thursday, Morey said it was less than likely for Simmons to be dealt before the Feb. 10 deadline during an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic.

That comes as no surprise to a league source, who says teams are being scared off by Morey’s methodology.

“Whenever teams inquire, it shows up in the media at some capacity within the next 24 hours,” the source said. “Everyone is wanting Daryl to come to them with hard proposals. No one wants to be the one to bring something in because they are afraid as soon as they do it, they’re going to be exposed.”

A source said whenever teams enter discussions with Morey, he pushes for two or three draft picks.

“No one is giving up three picks and an A-level player, who may be a B next to Joel, just to get Ben back,” the source said. “They’re not doing it. That’s why they keep hitting a wall on this thing.”

Another source said teams are hesitant to speak with Morey because they believe he moves the goal posts when discussing terms. If you think you’re close to having a deal in place, Morey will return to the table and raise the stakes.

The sources don’t think Morey is serious about making a deal for Simmons at this time. The Sixers’ position that they’re not going to trade Simmons just to make a trade has been consistent. They’re only willing to make a deal for an A-list player in return.

“The reigning thought process throughout the league is Harden will be a Sixer next season,” a source said.
 

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Morey is aware the longer Ben goes without playing, the less he's worth... right?
Sure, but his value in a normal trade vs. a S&T is different.

If you really think Harden wants to come to you... Simmons is a great return in a S&T for BRK. Keeping a 30M+ cap space from disappearing is important, doing it by getting a legitimately good player is great.
 

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Sure, but his value in a normal trade vs. a S&T is different.

If you really think Harden wants to come to you... Simmons is a great return in a S&T for BRK. Keeping a 30M+ cap space from disappearing is important, doing it by getting a legitimately good player is great.
He’s also theoretically a better fit as he’ll still allow Kyrie to play off the ball a ton he will greatly improve their flexibility defensively. When the Nets are at full strength they don’t need Durant, Kyrie and Harden on the floor together…….adding Simmons defense and length to that group could be massive for them.
 

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Is it even possible to sign and trade Harden to Philly? A S&T would hard cap them and their payroll is already over the tax line with Simmons. Harden is going to make considerably more than Simmons. It's going to be tough to make that money work.
 

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Is it even possible to sign and trade Harden to Philly? A S&T would hard cap them and their payroll is already over the tax line with Simmons. Harden is going to make considerably more than Simmons. It's going to be tough to make that money work.
They're going to try to pay someone picks to eat Harris is my guess.
 

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He’s also theoretically a better fit as he’ll still allow Kyrie to play off the ball a ton he will greatly improve their flexibility defensively. When the Nets are at full strength they don’t need Durant, Kyrie and Harden on the floor together…….adding Simmons defense and length to that group could be massive for them.
On the defensive end Simmons would be very valuable to a team currently 17th in defensive rating, and there is truth in that Kyrie/Harden/Durant is overkill and you might be better off using the resources that you are paying Harden into a player with a more needed skill set.

I wonder what Simmons would do on offense though? He would have to play way more off-ball because Kyrie and Durant are so ball-dominant; he'd have to really reinvent himself as basically a screener because he wouldn't really be the PG.