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7 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said:

Disagree, though Sabonis has looked pretty good early. If he can keep up that play, and not disappear like he did just last season, that will be a nice benefit to the Ps.

Major factor that should be taken into consideration is that Vic wants to be in Indiana (I don't know about Sabonis)

PG did not.

Regardless of 'talent', an increased level of effort and energy, a better attitude, etc. could very well help the Pacers win the trade.    

3 hours ago, rico said:

Just came across this......

http://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-staffers-reportedly-bracing-layoffs-later-year.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Cant imagine how they thin the ranks even more.  I know a lot of people hate on ESPN but you have to love the network during college hoops season.

10 hours ago, ADegenerate said:

Is it just me or does Vic look slimmed down? Seems more fit and agile to me. I'm sure he put some serious work in during the off season.

Just read an article on Vic tonight that mentioned he had lost a lot of weight over the summer.  He's more athletic than ever.

15 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Anyone know why Zeller got a DNP-Coaches Decision last night? Is he hurt but they didn’t list it? Would seem odd for him to be out of Charlottes rotation. 

ESPN reporting Cody had a bone bruise on his knee.

http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2579258/cody-zeller

10 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Anyone know why Zeller got a DNP-Coaches Decision last night? Is he hurt but they didn’t list it? Would seem odd for him to be out of Charlottes rotation. 

I checked the box right after the game and it said DNP - Injury.  At that point, they may have just been speculating, but it still seems strange that it's reported as Coaches Decision now.

On 9/23/2017 at 8:49 PM, KoB2011 said:

You may be right, but five more wins would've given them the fifth best record in the entire league. 

Vic releases another single.

OKC will be within 3-5 wins of where they were last season.  These moves may make them better on paper, but I'm not so sure it will translate to the court. 

Cody (#89) and Vic (#78) both make ESPN's Top 100 list.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/nbarank76100/nbarank-players-76-100

Interesting article on how statistical analysis recognizes Cody as one of the most valuable big men in the NBA.

http://hoopshype.com/2017/09/07/heres-why-cody-zeller-is-one-of-the-most-valuable-big-men-in-the-nba/

Apparently, though, his own coach uses a different criteria.

https://sports.yahoo.com/hornets-plan-start-dwight-howard-161636606.html

Wasn't that long ago this whole thread would have been about Eric Gordon.