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Second unit looks like Fears, Bryce, Watford, Bey, and Queen?

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No.. should be Poole, Mathurin, Jones, Bey and Missi..

If Poole can bounce back at all, that's a good 2nd unit..

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He was the top player in the league before the injury.

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No indeed not. He has never been top 10. He had a great run in the playoffs and a good year, but that's all..

A couple of months ago I was in Vegas and I had a massive garden bath in my room. I was in there for almost an hour reading a book. I don't have a tub where I live now and miss being able to soak. It really helps my feet after a long hike/walk. I used to take a bath at least once a week in my old place. I had bath salts and everything..

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Still don't think we've seen the best Trey

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I hope you are right. But I don't see it. We have given him every opportunity to be the man here. If he got paid the same as Zion, he'd be just as disappointing. I'd love to be wrong, and he ends up a superstar. I'll settle for a haul, if we can trick some team into it..

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I believe this what the start of a rebuild looks like nowadays. We started last offseason and it takes 4-5 seasons for a complete turnaround. We are going to be bad to mediocre while we put everything in place. Teams just can't strip down to nothing anymore. You have to have assets to generate more assets. Plus you have to hit the salary floor, so you must have a few big deals.

I actually think we are in a pretty good spot right now. We have a couple of good young pieces. We have an attractive player in high demand. Then we have a bunch of middling players that could have some good returns. I dont see any horrible contracts right now.

It will be interesting to see what deals we make mid-season. We need to either extend or trade Bey now, while his value is high. I'm also curious what happens with Murray. If he has a good year there is a strong chance he opts out for a longer term deal elsewhere. It'd be tough giving up 30M+. But someone might give him a 3Y/60M type deal, if he shows that he is fully recovered..

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Their chance at attracting conservative white people who just want to see basketball

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Seriously, who is their audience supposed to be?

I'm not watching any women's sport unless I have a family member participating. Even then I'd only be half paying attention. The WNBA is never going to be appealing to most men and women generally dont care about sports. I just dont see the purpose of it or why anyone cares about them..

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or Kings

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Weird fact I heard the other day. The Kings are the oldest franchise in the NBA. Started in 1923.

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And neither one is as lazy as 'Him' (genuflect here). But you know what they say:

"Opinions are like 'a certain part of the human anatomy'; everybody has one"

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The most frustrating part of being a Pelicans fan over the past few years has been watching Zion play. It's just so obvious how much more talented he is than everybody else on our team. He just coasts by and he just pops off the screen. So much untapped potential that will never be fully realized.

So, the idea he wouldn't start is just totally outlandish and would just never happen. Also something is different about this offseason with him. He's changed a lot of things he's done in the past and adopted new habits. I actually think that new management has made an impact on him. I'm hoping Mosely will as well. This is a contract year for him, so this should be his greatest year. I know we have said this before, but it really is now or never..

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In 2027-28, Fears and Queen will be close to All Stars...the future

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Why are you waiting to start the future?

Fears and Queen are starting this year. That's not in doubt. So are Murphy and Zion. Those 4 are unquestionably starters. I think Murray will start with them. But maybe they do Missi instead or Jones, depending on the match ups.

However it goes, it makes no sense for Fears and Queen to come off the bench, or cut their minutes. Everything should be centered around them..

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This starting five would be a trainwreck defensively.

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The whole roster doesn't fit together. But regardless, you don't start specialists over established starters.

I get the love for Jones. But he's not better than Fears, Murray, or Murphy. Just value wise, that's not the case. Why would you sabotage those players to placate Jones, who doesn't care if he starts or not and is most effective playing under 28mpg?

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It amazes me how 'fans' only look at offensive stats to draw their conclusions on who's 'the best'. Offense doesn't consistently win in any team sport; you can only win if you play...........

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It's not just offense. They are just better players. We have both Jones and Murphy on the market now. We are asking for 1st for Jones, and 3 1sts for Murphy. So obviously Murphy has dramatically more value than Jones. Yet you would start Jones over him?

I just don't see how you bench any of those 5, and be able to justify it. You can say it's to chase wins, but we all know this isn't a good team and is going to struggle to get wins. So what would you be accomplishing?

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Some people are talking about a Embiid for Turner and Kuzma swap. I have a feeling Embiid is going to be the odd man out and they will use him to shed money and create depth

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Thats interesting. Embiid has the worst contract in the league. But the Bucks could load up on some assets with that dump. Plus maybe he gives the Bucks 50ish games a year during the rebuild.

Maybe if the Sixers offered Embiid, Philon, a 1st and a swap for Turner, Kuzma, and Levert. I don't know if they can package players though, being so close to the 2nd apron. But I'd be interested in that if I was the Bucks..