Liz Cambage (Las Vegas Aces): “Get in the weight room or get out of the post”
Scored 28 points on 12-15 shooting
Panel:
First Half
Monologue: Nets need to end KD speculation before it starts


But that time has passed and pretending otherwise seems foolish based on what’s developing now
Remember: Everything Kevin Durant does gets discussed and dissected. Everything.

Remember when:


Expect KD to see the court this season?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Ar7q1DIyN/
7️⃣ is in the building. pic.twitter.com/yjOAV8YDrp
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 19, 2019
“This shouldn’t even be a discussion. This is an injury that takes a minimum of a year and talk about it in year. Achilles is the trickiest injury. It’s the one you should never ever, ever mess with. If I’m the Nets, I’m not going there” – MacMullan
“Sometimes in the NBA you see, when guys are out for long-term, they won’t make a ruling partially because they want to keep the guy motivated in his rehab. But in this case with a high-profile player like that, I’m not so sure that’s a tactic you need to take. Kevin has to look no further than his own injury history” – Windhorst
What version of Klay do you expect this season?
“This season is a toss up season as far as we can see. Just stay in the game and see what happens. Because of the nature of this season, I refuse to believe that this is a write off year for the Warriors. Because of how good Klay was playing and because of the nature of this injury where we see guys come back on that time schedule, I don’t take anything off the table for the Warriors” – Windhorst
“We see people come back from ACL tears stronger. I do feel for him because he was at that magical point where everything was going right, but his role is going to change dramatically without a Kevin Durant on the team. Even when he’s out, you still have Steph Curry and Draymond Green” – MacMullan
Grade for Keenan Allen’s impersonation of JR Smith?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uryHIhvxC/
Team USA beats Paraguay, 110-31
Did Manu’s toupee make you nostalgic for long-haired Manu?
Should Mike Scott bring some teammates next time?
Mike Scott, the Sixer that just keeps giving.
He spent his Sunday morning playing Nerf Wars with a ton of younger fans in Philly and it is absolutely amazing. 😂 pic.twitter.com/lGGSX3cVS0
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) September 22, 2019
What’s your favorite Ricky Davis video?
Moving on…
Fair to criticize D-Fish for sitting Candace Parker?
Didn’t play in the 4th quarter
Candace Parker said she's physically and mentally okay and told reporters to ask Derek Fisher why she only played 11 minutes and 14 seconds on the Sparks 22 point elimination loss to the Connecticut Sun 78-56. #Winsidr #WNBAPlayoffs #LASparks pic.twitter.com/IMnD6vaSdZ
— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) September 23, 2019
“It’s an elimination game. Why are you not playing your best players? I don’t understand this. And I don’t understand why Derek Fisher got this job if I’m truthful either. There are a lot of other coaches that are more versed in the women’s’ game, that have been around the women’s game that deserved a shot before another ex-Laker player” – MacMullan
“She’s not in her prime, but she’s still a very important player. Very unusual situation” – Windhorst
BIG3 star Andre Emmett shot and killed at 37
Second Half
Clippers scaling back Kawhi’s load management?
One takeaway from time with Doc Rivers/Lawrence Frank today – Kawhi Leonard’s “load management” will not be as strict as it was a season ago in Toronto.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) September 20, 2019
“I don’t find this surprising. The parameters are completely different this year. He needs to play more than 60 games” – MacMullan
“I just want to make sure everything’s okay with that knee” – Windhorst
“If he’s going to play for Doc Rivers, he’s going to have to change his thinking. That’s not the way Doc approaches the regular season. Start to finish, he doesn’t like any slacking. He wants you to build to something and that’s going to require a regular season where you’re locked in” – MacMullan
Is PG-13 going to miss start of season?
“Paul George is probably not going to start the season. No one is talking about this. His injury is a major one” – Windhorst
Is there a gap between Clippers & Lakers?
Via Ethan Strauss/The Athletic:
“There is a big gap in likelihood of winning the title. Not sure about reg season wins.”
Discussion:
Should Lakers start JaVale or Dwight?
Discussion:
Best players this season from 100-51 on ESPN.com
Is Zion a top 50 player already?
“I feel that it’s very difficult to judge them (the rookies). He’s not going to be the centerpiece of that team. I just want to watch him play” – Windhorst
“You got to put him in the top 50 based on projections” – MacMullan
Iguodala on potential buyout: “You don’t leave money on the table”
Believe Iggy & Grizz will eventually reach a buyout?
“He may start with the Grizzlies. I do think at some point during the year that he changes teams. I don’t blame him. You can make the argument that he’s been a little underpaid for the value he’s had” – MacMullan
Windhorst:
Do Raptors need to max out Pascal Siakam?
Anonymous executives around the league were split on whether Siakam should get the max (Per Hoopshype)
Discussion:
Dawg Pound
Windy, thoughts on Browns so far?
Ok I’ll be honest I don’t know what we should do but 4th and 9 RB draws ain’t it
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) September 23, 2019
Why we trade for Odell if we ain’t gonna throw buddy the ball. Who calling these plays. Send help. Concerned browns fan
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) September 23, 2019
“Mostly concerned about the offensive line. The play calling was problematic” – Windhorst
Reunion
Thabo Sefolosha reaches 1-year deal with Rockets
New-look Nets
Feeling Nets new court design?
The colors of our new floor, weathered wood and concrete gray, represent playground courts throughout the borough; the brownstone-lined streets and Brooklyn’s industrial foundation. The palette engrains the grit and determination of Brooklyn into our playing surface. pic.twitter.com/S5tRw5TOzP
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 23, 2019
Inspired by the borough. Built for the borough.
Introducing our first fully redesigned court of the Brooklyn era 🎥 pic.twitter.com/NKilJhu9u0
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 23, 2019
The Nets are unveiling what is believed to be the first gray court in NBA history. The story behind it — including the return of the subway tiles, ideas on the cutting room floor, and more: https://t.co/QBtp7uUzN5
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) September 23, 2019
Are new tampering measures enforceable?
Discussion: