The Official 2024 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread

[Doom]

Bad news for KD:

ESPN

After the Brooklyn Nets diagnosed All-NBA forward Kevin Durant with a sprained MCL of his left knee, the franchise expects a four- to six-week rehabilitation before his return, sources told ESPN.

Durant underwent imaging on Sunday morning after Saturday night's injury, and a realistic benchmark for Durant could be a return following the All-Star break (Feb. 18-23), sources said. Nevertheless, the organization will err on the side of caution when it comes to Durant's return.

There was relief around the Nets that the injury wasn't more serious, and hopefulness that he will make a full return to health in plenty of time for the playoffs. Durant left Saturday night's game after teammate Bruce Brown fell into his knee on a play in the second quarter.

Brooklyn plays 11 of its next 14 games on the road, and thus it expects to have a Kyrie Irving-James Harden backcourt together for those games. Irving is playing only road games because of his status as an unvaccinated player.

The Nets won 16 of 19 games last season when they had Irving and Harden together, but no Durant, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.

Durant has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging a league-leading 29.3 points, along with 7.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists. Brooklyn (27-15) is a half-game behind the Chicago Bulls for first place in the Eastern Conference.

 

[texansfan99]

I know somebody is sitting pretty about the Spurs dismal season. Chalk up another loss for the Spurs last night against OKC. Maybe the Spurs would do better if they had LeBron James.

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[Chris]

The spurs will bounce back brother, don't worry

 

[Bobby Barrows]

The Timberwolves are over .500 finally!

 

[Bobby Barrows]

Anthony Edwards is a fucking god.

 

[Dmac]

Gary Trent Sr just claimed that Junior was sad and depressed in Portland.

Sounds like a move was really needed and the Raps organisation are reaping the benefits because he has been on fire.

I really hope we can keep this bunch of guys together because the way things gave gone this year so far I can only see them getting better.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Dame you still want to see in Portland now? Fire Sale for sure now get out of Portland this Offseason.

 

[Dmac]

It's only rumours at this stage so no solid source but it seems Raptors and Pacers discussing trader details surrounding Dragic and Turner.

Kilometres Turner getting closer to reality.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Love this Trade for both teams. I saw Hailburton play last Week vs my Sixers he was a killer.

 

[Adapting]

THEY TRADED TYRESE christ.

 

[Adapting]

Dame you still want to see in Portland now? Fire Sale for sure now get out of Portland this Offseason.

That's a great trade for the pelicans, all they really need is a playmaking point guard (If only they didn't let Lonzo walk in the off season) and Zion to be healthy and they can be a serious threat.

 

[Dmac]

Fucking Kings ruining Raptors chance of getting Turner and their own team at the same time by trading TH.

 

[Adapting]

Fucking Kings ruining Raptors chance of getting Turner and their own team at the same time by trading TH.

Come to think of it... Turner would actually be lethal on the Raptors if that would happen.

 

[Dmac]

Come to think of it... Turner would actually be lethal on the Raptors if that would happen.

Which now it wont because Pacers don't need it and the trade gives Turner more freedom to play.

 

[Adapting]

Which now it wont because Pacers don't need it and the trade gives Turner more freedom to play.

That's depressing for Raptors fans honestly. If I were the Pacers I'd just unload everyone (Turner and Brogdon) and take the Thunder approach with a million draft picks.