[Short Fuse] NBA Offseason 2020

[Jaymann]

Out of nowhere the NBA Draft is tonight. Lame-lo Ball is predicted to go #1. I am not buying it.

[Ralph-Wiggum]

You're not buying that he'll be the #1 pick or you're not buying that he's worth the #1 pick?

[Jaymann]

You're not buying that he'll be the #1 pick or you're not buying that he's worth the #1 pick?

Oh he will go #1 based on FOMO, but the baller brand is all hype and no bite.

In other news, the Lakers trade Danny Green and a draft pick for guard Dennis Schroder. A great pick up in anticipation of Rondo leaving for a paycheck.

[Hrothgar]

I don't get Harden and Westbrook. Harden asked for Westbrook. Then they both sign off on the new coach. Now they're both asking for trades out of Houston. Shouldn't they have done that right after D'Antoni left or at least waited to see how the start of the season went? Houston sports are very 2020.

[Jaymann]

Remember when Dwight came to Houston to get a ring? He only got one by slinking back to the Lakers for minimal salary.

[Hrothgar]

Well, we did get this cool picture reminding us of how big Yao Ming is.

[Lassr]

Excited to see where the hometown kid goes; Kira Lewis.

My son and him were acquaintances since he played BB, and my son soccer, at Hazel Green High. My son is 2 years older and they didn't hang out. Told my son too bad you weren't closer and maybe you'd could have been part of his NBA posse.

[Jaymann]

The T-wolves ignore the Lame-lo hype and go with shooting guard Anthony Edwards out of Georgia #1.

[Lassr]

Excited to see where the hometown kid goes; Kira Lewis.

My son and him were acquaintances since he played BB, and my son soccer, at Hazel Green High. My son is 2 years older and they didn't hang out. Told my son too bad you weren't closer and maybe you'd could have been part of his NBA posse.

New Orleans bound! Close enough to go watch him play.

[Jaymann]

Congrats! He moved up a few places on the projections.

[noxiousdog]

I don't get Harden and Westbrook. Harden asked for Westbrook. Then they both sign off on the new coach. Now they're both asking for trades out of Houston. Shouldn't they have done that right after D'Antoni left or at least waited to see how the start of the season went? Houston sports are very 2020.

The new owner is a jackass. Everyone wants out.

[pr0ner]

Klay Thompson out for the season again, this time with a torn Achilles.

[El Guapo]

I don't get Harden and Westbrook. Harden asked for Westbrook. Then they both sign off on the new coach. Now they're both asking for trades out of Houston. Shouldn't they have done that right after D'Antoni left or at least waited to see how the start of the season went? Houston sports are very 2020.

The new owner is a jackass. Everyone wants out.

Rough time for Houston sports, eh?

[Lorini]

Klay Thompson out for the season again, this time with a torn Achilles.

Harden to the Warriors?

[Jaymann]

Even the legendary Kobe never came back effectively from that injury.

[Jeff V]

Even the legendary Kobe never came back effectively from that injury.

Not to mention the even more legendary Achilles.

[Jaymann]

Even the legendary Kobe never came back effectively from that injury.

Not to mention the even more legendary Achilles.

[Lorini]

Even the legendary Kobe never came back effectively from that injury.

Chauncey Billups did, but he got it when he was younger than Kobe.

[noxiousdog]

I don't get Harden and Westbrook. Harden asked for Westbrook. Then they both sign off on the new coach. Now they're both asking for trades out of Houston. Shouldn't they have done that right after D'Antoni left or at least waited to see how the start of the season went? Houston sports are very 2020.

The new owner is a jackass. Everyone wants out.

Rough time for Houston sports, eh?

Brutal.

[Jaymann]

Lakers nab Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell, Marc Gasol, and Wes Matthews in free agency. And they still have Kuzma while Rondo and Dwight are gone. What in the actual fuck?

[Jaymann]

Houston signs Boogie Cousins to a one year deal. Hope he can still play.

[Jaymann]

LeBron signs a 2 year contract extension for $85M with the Lakers. Full Story

[Jaymann]

Houston trades Westbrook to the Wizards for John Wall plus a draft pick. I like John Wall, but with a (legendary) Achilles heel injury, don't think I would pull that trigger. Harden throws Westbrook under the bus (again) and says he prefers Wall.

[Jaymann]

Nick Wright on Cowherd show: Kyrie Irving should change his name to World B. Flat.

[Lorini]

More like !.AM.SELFISH

[Hrothgar]

Harden has been slow in reporting to the Rockets. He's now in isolation. I guess he's trying to force the trade he wants. I don't understand how the trade would work. I know the NBA has crazy trade rules, but if the point is to get Harden, Durant and Kyrie together, who would they trade to be worth it to the Rockets?

[Jaymann]

New Lakers lookin' good (WTF, it's preseason?). Talen Horton-Tucker is good? Who knew?

Don't think we will see a Gasol brother reunion in LA. Pau can't make the Lakers' second team.