Yeah, we totally forget how CP3 started the lob city when he was still playing at Clippers with DeAndre and Griffin as receiver and even at Houston with Clint Capella. And now with Phoenix, DeAndre Ayton will be the beneficiary of this many lobs coming from CP3 and I'm sure Phoenix will love to see this every game.

I see that noone mentions Milwaukee Bucks and big moves they did on Monday/Tuesday

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30333660/sources-milwaukee-bucks-agree-deals-new-orleans-pelicans-jrue-holiday-sacramento-kings-bogdan-bogdanovic

First they sent George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and three first round picks to exchange for Jrue Holiday. After that they decided to go for another shooting guard (even tho Jrue is more of a PG) and acquired Bogdan Bogdanovic from Kings in exchange for Ersan Ilyasova, Donte DiVincenzo and D.J. Wilson. Jrue and Bogdanovic could compliment Giannis well, as having a pretty decent shooter as Bogdanovic will make more room for Giannis and his drives, while he will spread the court for them. On top of that, Jrue is an elite defender, and when you are aiming as high as Bucks, that is a must have.

They way I see it, since Giannis becomes unrestricted free agent next year and due Bucks fear of loosing him as it becomes more and more popular to sacrifice some money in exchange for title shot, they decided to go all in and will push for the this season's title.  I just hope this works,  Bucks reach the final so Giannis signs supermax contract next year. It would be shame to see once again "Anthony Davis" type of scenario, as it makes NBA less interesting when top talents are concentrated in few teams.

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Thoughts? Do Bucks have what it takes this year to go for the title?

Imagine having Lakers - Nets finals in 2021. On one side LeBron-Davis-Kawhi and on the other side Harden-Durant-Irving.
I don't like teams getting 3 superstars but that's the usual basketball after 2010's. If we have to see big teams face each other then this is the clash I'd like to see in NBA.

Durant is not, he plays with what is the team's play, I don't know about Harden, but one thing I can say is that Durant is a good teammate as he won 2 championship with the GSW and he was the finals MVP that time if I'm not mistaken.

This is a new combination of players for the bucks and looks like Giannis needs to make some adjustment to this new team. Overall, these guys are great. the trade season is still ongoing every approval and rejection feels exciting. I can see right now that most of the teams are carefully choosing their next rosters, they don't just approve some random trades. I wonder who will gonna go to the Lakers next?

That's still a far speculation but it's pretty hilarious to think it that way I just hope that they do got the chemistry and it's not really just about the player's individuality but there are other factors to consider like coaching. Just what a turndown for the man that will get a historical $50M for a single season. Was Harden move a selfish one? But yeah it's just like Miami Heat with the big three superstars as well but this is more upgraded AFAIK on the Nets lineup.

Great find Rikafip.
This is good news for the Bucks fans.

Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Well, now Giannis will be forced to sign the max deal.   It's like telling the monster they will feed him more with good meat.
I have no doubt about the two trades. Now, what they need is chemistry to make it work.
I hope they kept George Hill. Great defender.

Don't you think that you are exaggerating just a "little" bit? I mean, Bogdan is a decent player, but still far away from one of the players in NBA. In a contender team he could be 3rd or 4th string, not a first option that will carry a team, like all those those franchise players. Unless you mistaken Bogdan Bogdabovic with Bojan Bogdanovic which is a superior player and underrated too, but even though I am his fan I still wouldn't name him one of the best in the league.


They did give a lot, but I think that was one of the requirement in order for Giannis to sign the new contract. Their hands are tied really, they are small market team and if they loose him they won't be able to attract another free agent of his caliber easily. Since they brought new players, I am pretty sure that Giannis signs supermax next year. Unless they get kicked out of playoff early or some other disaster, but chances for that happening are slim to none.


Yeah he  is a good team player and would be a good backup for Jrue, but latter  is superior in every way. Jrue was in All-defensive first team in 2018 and all defensive 2nd team in 2019 so he knows thing or two about quality defense. Anyway, I hope this gamble works out for them.

I have totally missed the Lakers and OKC trade, Lakers got dennis schroder and they gave danny green and a first round pick this year. I do not know why they felt like Rondo was gone but they say that this trade was made thinking Rondo will decline the minimum offer on the table and will find a bigger deal with another team however I feel like they could have found a better deal for Danny green and a first then dennis schroder, obviously they are not going to get trae young type player but they could have done better or at least gotten someone younger at least so they could improve.

Hopefully with avery bradley back, and dennis schroder if they could keep rondo they could have a mean guard position rotation but it will always be weakest link in their roster when you consider lebron and AD at other parts.