stashing assets for the 2023 nba offseason

im glad wemby got one of his worst shooting nights out of his system now as opposed to game 7 of the 2030 nba finals

one thing is clear, he's going to roll out of bed and get 3 blocks a game

yeah the defensive impact was unreal. he had 5 blocks and one that was called a foul that shouldn't have been. not just that, but his length creates so many problems on entry passes. it was the spurs biggest weakness last year and he'll keep games close even on nights like these where his shots arent connecting. sochan and vassell are both really excellent, versatile defenders who will complement the havoc he creates and capitalize on turnovers.

he just couldnt get into a shooting rhythm and seemed to be trying to score a lot on isos either as a perimeter shooter or in the low block trying to get to the rim on post-ups. his defenders were really physical with him and forced him into uncomfortable looks. they need to actually run plays with him rolling to the rim for easy alleyoops or popping out for open catch and shoot jumpers so that hes having to create space for himself (which he will be able to do later as his strength develops).

the passing was really impressive and might be the jokic-esque key that unlocks his full potential as a playmaker.

i wouldve liked to see him push it more in transition D. he seemed to defer to teammates to who were trying to chase down and get blocks.

the fellas

Scoot and Steph 🔥

(Via @swishcultures_) pic.twitter.com/E8q6iNDmIE

— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 7, 2023

nerd squad

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0OsAudXsAISyCz?format=jpg&name=large

okc is gonna be the actual good leaguepass team next year i think

they might just be good

sniper danny

Restricted free agent Paul Reed — aka BBall Paul — is signing a three-year, $24 million contract offer sheet with the Utah Jazz, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Agent Ron Shade of Octagon negotiated the new deal. pic.twitter.com/gQhCNVvIiV

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2023

xp yeah thats why. feel like they have a super high ceiling with this core

like theyre in the same spot as the 20-win teams development wise yet they're already .500

theyre good for sure also positioned player agewise to step into their prime as many of the current contenders are aging out

Wemby’s defense is just terrifying

yup

he could legit make all-defense team as a rookie

one thing i noticed hes totally happy chasing his man cause its so easy for him to contest from behind, seems like he doesnt even care if he stays in front

One of the terms of the offer sheet provides a unique twist: The first season of the contract is fully guaranteed and the two following become guaranteed for $15.7 million if Reed’s team advances to conference semi-finals in the 2023-24 season, sources said.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2023

haa classic

very rude to make it the second round where the sixers always go out

I just woke up from a dream where I was helping to teach Wemby how to cook.

let him cook

i was confused but now ive learned there are two champagnies they are twins

u can tell them apart bc julian is the good one

celtics have a guy on their summer league team named scrub

So one thing I love about Vegas is being around team personnel when news drops. I got the Woj notification this morning near some dude in all Sixers gear on his laptop. He yelled "FCK", slammed his laptop shut and ordered a cab. Lmao. https://t.co/SGuL9ajK2S

— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) July 8, 2023

haa

guys who are too good for summer league so far: chet, scoot

celtics have a guy on their summer league team named scrub

― lag∞n, Saturday, July 8, 2023 3:52 PM (thirty-six minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink

lol

other guys too good for summer league: keegan murray, jalen williams

potentially jabari smith jr??

Gregg Popovich Signs Five-Year Contract pic.twitter.com/GiH9dgev6k

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 8, 2023

long live pop

turns out we had an heir to pop's coaching throne all along and it is pop

i will never stop thinking it's nice how many vets show up to summer league to just chill in vegas and watch some games

yeah it really is awesome

they prob heard about the big ball

I really want to know who they were bidding against

Reporting with @espn_macmahon: Dillon Brooks’ four-year, $80M deal with the Rockets? Well it’s landed at four-years $86M in the sign-and-trade — with $4M more in incentives that can bring it to $90M, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/FiRjmYl2TB

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2023

it feels like the rockets decided they were gonna sign FVV and dillon brooks come hell or high water this summer and the water is getting quite high…

damn it seems like [dillon brooks’] agent Mike George of @OneLegacySports might have given woj some incomplete information

Haha

Agent Ron Shade of Octagon

bizarre that the player who everyone hates whos team told him to fuck off got the most over payed

btw its nice that woj uses the jersey mock up photos hes just like us

potentially jabari smith jr??

― J0rdan S., Saturday, July 8, 2023 4:50 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink

Jabari Smith Jr. is up to 32 points through three quarters. He’s making plays off the dribble that he wasn’t capable of as a rookie. Smooth. https://t.co/DrFafkKreB

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 9, 2023

yeah. ppl seem really impressed by him. would be pretty major for the rockets if jalen green ends up being their third most exciting young player

we also need to do a list of players not too good for summer league. david roddy & jake laravia shot 6-22 last night…

watch part of two games tonight and both started with a dunk right off the tip lol, not something you see in the real nba

Roku League Pass app has been busted again smh

wemby starting to figure out that he just needs to dunk it everytime

ze famousse dunc chaute

is how do you say very nice

Mo Gueye is my new Hawks summer league crush

Mo Gueye is going to be a fun one to watch 👀 @rassoul_gueye pic.twitter.com/nnKVS8uyC0

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 9, 2023