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Still could have went in the other thread. Just say you wanted your post to stand out

This could have gone in the other thread

How so? Tillman wouldn't have even played last year if Clarke and Adams were healthy. It wouldn't be surprising if anyone beat out a third stringer

I don't undervalue Tillman. He's a ok player. I'm just saying it wouldn't be shocking if Lofton improves enough to take his spot.

Why would NO trade their best player to a division rival? And for a package that doesn't include JA, Des or Jaren

I sure everybody that needs to know knows. Including Ja

What can Struss give you that Kennard can't? Is he a good defender or something?

Jaren gonna end up better than Ja

And he isn't. I don't even think he would be on the roster if Clarke and Adams didn't get hurt. He's not even worth discussing . We need a starting SF and a consistent bench scorer. That's all I care about

What do you mean? Hes on the roster to develop. Also I can envision him beating out Tillman for playing time. And Adams and Clarke are coming off injuries and Jaren has a history of injuries. Laravia and Roddy are wings. Most of these end of the roster guys arent even worth talking about and wont ever develop into anything. Focus on the top 9

No 14th 15th man is going to help you win. It seems like you think we can go 3 deep at every position with legit nba players Big wings , rim protectors, and shooters aren't end of the roster guys they're rotation players

Why can't he be a end of the roster guy?

He's more of an undersized power forward

They just trying to get the star player out of the small market. If Ja can't handle being a star athlete in Memphis how in the world could he function in LA with that nightlife?

I doubt it. They've already agreed to it most likely

Key to the car? Hopefully Tyus averages 17 and 8 while Ja is out and we can get a good trade at the deadline

Defenses just started accounting for him

Yes. Know the plays, never complain when they don't play and they usually play well when called upon.

Most 12th men aren't going to jump in an 8 man rotation and be solid contributor. Plus Tillman and Konchar are already good in that role

Because nothing is wrong with our culture. The team was just young and immature and the most immature player on the team has already been dismissed. Being young and having a culture problem are two different things. You can't compare a 33 year olds leadership to a 23 year olds. They have established a strong and healthy culture here.

I wouldn't say they have a better culture. They're just an older veteran team. I don't even think we have a veteran leader. Adams is the closest I guess but I don't think they follow him like that

He probably disagrees with the owner about offseason plans

Because the worst thing is giving up on him early but then you look up and he's averaging 17 and 5 for another team.

I'm giving him 1 more season before giving up on him.

Name 1 player in Nba history who had their breakout year at 26 years old in their 6th year in the league. He's more likely to be playing overseas next year than having a breakout year with an NBA team