NBA 2019-20 thread.

Zion is going to be on load management from day 1.

 

He's the new Melo [/crossthread].

 

Lakers "drama/concern" before Thanksgiving yes or no? 12 wins by Christmas?

 

I'm thinking "yes," because even if everyone was healthy, it usually takes some adjustment time when you cram two all-star players together. Even beyond Davis, the Lakers roster is creaky and/or bad, and you have the bizzarro coaching situation with Vogel and Kidd. I think they'll be a middle of the road regular season team, but potentially dangerous in playoffs, when you cut down to seven or eight players in a rotation, and the minutes increase to the maximum for James and Davis.

 

I don't think LeBron's body holds up playing playoff minutes.

 

Nope.

Come April, the only story involving the Lakers will be about injuries.

 

The only thing that looked good for the Lakers is AD and LeBron playing together. They don't need any adjustment time.
The rest of that lineup is... not too good.

 

What? Not good? Didn't you see Dwight's cornrows? Man they are a perfect as a Trump phone call!!!

 

Kuzma coming back will help...some.

Way too many minutes for KCP, JaVale and Howard but there's really no other choice.

No PG outside of Rondo. LeBron at point will help in the playoffs when iso possessions are needed to score but that may not be great for the season.

I keep hearing that this isn't their final roster, they'll make trades, etc. What picks or players do they have to entice a trade partner to give up anything of even marginal value?

 

Kuzma is the only low cost trade chip they have.

 

Exactly. This Frankenstein roster may likely be it for the season.

 

If you’re relying on Quin Cook to do anything, you’ve got a problem.