2016-2017 around the league thread

[Monster]

I thought he was gonna be in big trouble going up that far into the stands but then I realized part of his journey was to retrieve his mouth guard. He could have easily been suspended going a bit crazy like he did. At least the guy is actually good at taking charges it wasn't just some random dude that thought he was a hero for trying it once and not getting the call.

All that being said I tend to agree with Cool's sentiment in his post. The guy just gets out of control and you wonder what is the deal with him. Last year I started wondering the same thing about Draymond Green and Suh kicking people.

[Monster]

Some league injury updates:

"The following is a medical update on Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks:

Following multiple medical consultations, Burks underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure Tuesday to debride his left ankle. The procedure was performed in New York City by foot and ankle specialist Dr. Martin O'Malley."

That does not sound good for Burks.

Per Marc Stein

"The Bulls just announced Michael Carter-Williams will miss the next four to six weeks due to a bone bruise (knee) and a sprained left wrist."

MCW injured. Unfortunately that's no shocker.

[TheFuture]

The NBA came out and fined DeMarcus Cousins and assessed a technical foul for that clownshow near the end of the Sac/MN game on Saturday when he ran up the stands, threw his mouthpiece and threw a fit.

I remember thinking "he can't do that"... but just figured it was because he was already out of the game that it went unpunished.

Apparently, he should have received an in-game technical? Might have changed a bit near the end, right?


[Note: In typical Cousins fashion, his foot was in the restricted circle. It was a good call.]

His hissy-fit after being called for the foul on the KAT leg-pull was also ridiculously off base. The dude is a whiny b*tch.

All these guys complain a lot, but he takes the cake when it comes to the "I'm always the victim" mentality. Sure, everyone is out to get you DeMarcus......

I'd have to say you were on base with that hypothetical trade about cousins, Drummond, and Jordan. Apparently I just needed another live viewing of Cousins to see how disgusting his personality is.

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Another good night for the Wolves. Besides beating Memphis, every Western Conference team that played an Eastern Conference team lost. Yes!

Hopefully we can get another win Thursday against a division rival. My guess is that Denver will field a real team for that game.

[Monster]

The NBA came out and fined DeMarcus Cousins and assessed a technical foul for that clownshow near the end of the Sac/MN game on Saturday when he ran up the stands, threw his mouthpiece and threw a fit.

I remember thinking "he can't do that"... but just figured it was because he was already out of the game that it went unpunished.

Apparently, he should have received an in-game technical? Might have changed a bit near the end, right?


[Note: In typical Cousins fashion, his foot was in the restricted circle. It was a good call.]

His hissy-fit after being called for the foul on the KAT leg-pull was also ridiculously off base. The dude is a whiny b*tch.

All these guys complain a lot, but he takes the cake when it comes to the "I'm always the victim" mentality. Sure, everyone is out to get you DeMarcus......

I'd have to say you were on base with that hypothetical trade about cousins, Drummond, and Jordan. Apparently I just needed another live viewing of Cousins to see how disgusting his personality is.

DeMarcus Cousins with SIX fouls in the 4th quarter against Miami tonight. I think they call that The Stiemsma

https://twitter.com/apkrawczynski/status/793662987399729152

Lol

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

23 point win on the road against a good Blazers team. I think the juggernaut might finally be awake.

[Coolbreeze44]

23 point win on the road against a good Blazers team. I think the juggernaut might finally be awake.

There are going to be nights like that for sure. But there will also be nights they get exposed. Going to be interesting. I just love seeing Portland lose, no matter who beats them.

[AbeVigodaLive]

Despite shooting only 29% on three pointers (Thompson at 11% and Durant at 23%)... the Warriors are on a 60-win pace.

Small sample sizes be damned.

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Despite shooting only 29% on three pointers (Thompson at 11% and Durant at 23%)... the Warriors are on a 60-win pace.

Small sample sizes be damned.

Right. They are on a 60-win pace and Durant and Thompson are still on the exercise bike warming up. Once those two get going, good luck outscoring these guys.

[AbeVigodaLive]

Despite shooting only 29% on three pointers (Thompson at 11% and Durant at 23%)... the Warriors are on a 60-win pace.

Small sample sizes be damned.

Right. They are on a 60-win pace and Durant and Thompson are still on the exercise bike warming up. Once those two get going, good luck outscoring these guys.

Lost in the Harden/Westbrook/Davis/Leonard/James discussions... Kevin Durant is posting some pretty damn impressive stats too... despite struggling on three pointers.

28.5 ppg
9.0 reb
4.0 ast
57.4% fg
3.0 stl
1.5 blk