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Iowa selected Trier with the 4th pick in the G-League draft.

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Nets make huge trade for James Harden. Trade away Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, and a whole lot of 1st round picks. Insane.

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Maybe we get Oladipo? Make the trade?

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Maybe we get Oladipo? Make the trade?

I thought Oladipo was going to Rockets for LeVert.

Great get for Pacers. LeVert has had at least 20 points and at least 5 assists in last 5 games, including 43 point game and 10 assist game.

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I think HOU will look to deal Oladipo, who is a free agent this summer (I believe)

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We heard about it with the Lakers, and it was echoed with Brooklyn.... how assembling some young talent is attractive to the Super Max titans. Yeah, right!

Sure, it brings in the free agent(s), but ultimately what always happens to all those young players? They morph into assets and get dealt for other Super Max Titans.

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Porzongis 6-19 (2-7 from downtown)... I say this, I prefer 2 first rounders and Randle over KP!

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DAL lost at home to CHI. How about White and Lavine backcourt!

Imagine how the perception of the KP deal
Changes if... DAL ends up in lottery, ala Pelicans when they leapt up and stole
Zion. So, imagine if Mavs have a disappointing season and don’t make the playoffs and then end up giving NYK a top 10 pick... or... imagine if it’s a top 3 pick, in this draft class. Suddenly, the Mavs will take the heat....

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Mavs lost again. They are 6 - 7 and we’re 7 - 8.

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Tons of print is dedicated to RJ’s shooting woes....

“ Zion Williamson shot 14-of-19 from the field and 4-of-6 from the foul line in Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, finishing with 32 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
Purely a paint and free throw scorer, Williamson made a field goal outside of the paint for the first time this season...”

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Dallas trails Utah 44 to 19 in the 2nd quarter. Yikes.

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Gotta love that DAL pick! Come on!

Meanwhile...from Rotoworld

Tyrese Haliburton dished out a career-high 11 assists for his first double-double, adding 10 points, six rebounds, one steal, one block and one triple in 33 minutes.

This rookie is the real deal. He had the highlight of the night with a "hesi" dunk (link below) and then drained a clutch triple with 44 seconds to play to help the Kings win their third straight. He has the look of a future star.

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Haliburton definitely being selectively graded. He missed his first 6 shots from 3. The 3 he hit made the game 120 - 116. It wasn’t a game winner or even a go ahead shot. Final score of game was 126 - 124, so it wasn’t even the shot that sealed the game.

Haliburton finished game 1 for 7 from 3. He had 10 points in 33 minutes. Hype machine definitely in full effect with this kid to make him seem a bigger deal than he is actually. He still projects as a role player, not a star.

Quickley >> Haliburton so far.

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Dallas about to fall to 8 - 11. Knicks are 9 - 11.

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Haliburton definitely being selectively graded. He missed his first 6 shots from 3. The 3 he hit made the game 120 - 116. It wasn’t a game winner or even a go ahead shot. Final score of game was 126 - 124, so it wasn’t even the shot that sealed the game.

Haliburton finished game 1 for 7 from 3. He had 10 points in 33 minutes. Hype machine definitely in full effect with this kid to make him seem a bigger deal than he is actually. He still projects as a role player, not a star.

Quickley >> Haliburton so far.

A rookie, who is inconsistent but able to be on the court to close a game? With Fox, Heild too ... And make impactful plays in those moments to contribute to winning? Nothing wrong with that. It’s passing the eye test, while flashing spurts of wowness

Halliburton + IQ >>>> Obi + IQ

Let’s hope Thibbs starts expanding Toppin’s role and gives him a chance to give the team 25 minutes.

KP blah tonight. BB outshines the unicorn. Mavs second worst record in WC. Oh, please let it happen...