Deleterious

It is going to be a very long year.

If I was to take a flyer on an oft-injured player, I think it would be De'Andre Hunter. The rumored price is supposed to be a 1st round pick + an expiring contract (THJ would do). So offer them a 2029 or 2030 pick with lotto protections. He is a great 3 and D type. Excellent size at 6'8" 225lbs. Not a great defender but I would consider him to be a plus defender. Able to guard the 3 and also offers some position versatility. He can guard smaller 4's and slower 2's. Excellent shooter. He averages 37% from three for his career. He is shooting 42% this year and on volume, over 6 attempts per game. He has sort of reproduced those numbers in the playoffs. Only 16 games (551 minutes) but shot 40% from three. Not just a shooter. Can get to the rim a little bit, with some mid-range game as well. He is scoring 19 PPG off the bench. He is the guy that will beat Beasley for 6MOY so he has some game. Problem is, he is always hurt. He doesn't even average 50 games a year. But man, the talent is there if you can keep him on the court for 70 games a year. And he is a perfect fit for what we need.

No injuries for Detroit other than Ivey. Smith is out for Houston and Amen is questionable.

Probably not. But I understand why people would. What is the best case scenario? He stays healthy but that doesn't put them over the hump to win a title. It doesn't even let them approach the hump. Then you have to replace him in 2-4 years due to his age.

Our buddy JEIII talking trade ideas for the Knicks. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6069896/2025/01/20/knicks-trade-deadline-scenarios-nba/?source=emp_shared_article

Sam admitting its a race for #2 at this point.

Kraken is a popular place to trade this stuff. https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/trump-usd There are zero regulations. Hell, some little kid made a meme coin not long ago. https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/22/24303149/teen-streamer-dumped-quant-meme-coin-doxxed Young people almost look up and worship these scammers a bit. The Paul brothers (One fought Mike Tyson) have been accused of multiple rug pulls and people still love them. Odds are they were involved in the Hawk Tuah girls rug pull since her podcast was on the podcast network the Paul brothers own. But they are still insanely popular on social media.

Trump meme coin is cratering. Why you ask? Because the first lady just released her own meme coin and that is taking the liquidity away from Trumps coin. I'm going to go kill myself for even discussing this.

The other argument is they can't speed up their timeline because they have so few assets to trade.

Rough day for Wolf. Goldin looked good though.

Should be underdogs in their next 6 games. It could get ugly. 43 Mon, Jan 20, 2025 2:00p @ Houston Rockets 44 Wed, Jan 22, 2025 7:30p @ Atlanta Hawks 45 Sat, Jan 25, 2025 7:00p @ Orlando Magic 46 Mon, Jan 27, 2025 7:00p @ Cleveland Cavaliers 47 Wed, Jan 29, 2025 7:00p @ Indiana Pacers 48 Fri, Jan 31, 2025 7:00p Dallas Mavericks

Somebody made some money on the new Trump coin.

Probably posted before the last two games.

The president elect of the United States of America has launched a meme coin.

I wish both played better defense. But yeah, they work pretty well together I think. Certainly helps that both improved their three point shot.

The winning made us forget this is still a terrible team. They start Cade and four others who wouldn't start on 70% of other teams.

How you know you are old. When you see the score is 93-92 with under a minute left on the clock and you think its the end of the game. 98-95 Suns to start the 4th.

Greg said it best during the broadcast. He said Allen is lucky he plays in the era he does.

Oh sure. KD and Booker gamble their food money and people joke about it. I gamble my food money and get an intervention.

Thompson has to get downhill when he comes around the high post screens. Put pressure on the rim and good things will happen. Now he just comes off and dribbles the ball back out.

Not a fan of afternoon games.

You're doing it wrong.

Now fine them for the UI.