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LeBron's vibes are perpetually weird IMO but I don't see a great situation for him otherwise this season. I suspect if there is any secret plan it is to slow-roll LeBron's debut to save his body for the playoff run. Maybe a chance to see what they have with Luka & co without him too.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

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timkawakami.bsky.social @timkawakami.bsky.social · 9h

Luka going to play 40 minutes tonight, geesh. Already at 32.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

You think the sciatica is propaganda? lol

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Buddy Hield heaters are always fun

timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Lol because it's less likely I'm just biased? Idk I don't wanna kill a guy for having a bad 1st game but I think the *way* in which it's bad is a little damning given his past.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

If they can trade him for any draft capital + shooting? I would be in favor. But I don't think a trade will happen mid-season.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Heartening to see others are noticing the loser stench coming off Ayton's game tonight. I'll take it as merely a data point to be sure. But it's some stinky data.

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Dan Devine @yourmandevine.bsky.social · 9h

"Ayton, post-up, fade, no." We're so back.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Yeah I agree, though I wouldn't be surprised if they told him as much already. It's obvious they're holding powder for 2027. He's not stupid. I think he wants to make an MVP run this year, and they're mayyybe good enough to accomplish that if they can get Bron back and avoid the play in. Tall order.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Yeah I agree, the Lakers without LeBron are a borderline play-in team at best. Not enough defense/shooting to be without elite playmaking all over the floor. Luka makes their ceiling pretty high but I don't suspect they're interested in running him ragged for a 7 seed playing huge minutes.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Curry's never been my favorite player but he's an undeniable all time great. Changed the game.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Lol no, I'm just fuckin tired of that team man. Especially Draymond, but also their whole 2 timeline saga 😱 and how much attention it gets.

I will say I'm lower than consensus on their playoff chances though. I think the age is really gonna catch up with them unless Curry turns back the clock.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

I'm gonna give it 20 games before I decide how I really feel about the fit but the Ayton thing looks very much...the same to me. Hesitant to put it on the floor into contact, anxious to spin and fade, a little flat off the ball, and calling for post possessions only to...meander. Frustrating.

timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

It's harder for me to be an insufferable hater of Golden State's stupid Curry twilight ride now that Jimmy appears to have bought in. I love me some Jimmy Buckets unabashedly. Cool NBA antihero.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Jimmy cooking mfs to start the second half. Hunting Vincent ruthlessly.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Luka curling off a screen into the paint off ball on the weak side with Reaves running point is a good little look. Getting him going downhill before the catch is something that was utilized way too infrequently in Dallas.

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

I think he's been pretty good tonight on the defensive end actually, but it's always on a curve with him bc of low expectations, which is why I said the media would heap on too much credit if they win and he isn't embarrassed lol.

He's moving better though, and alert off ball (so far).

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timely buckets @timelybuckets.bsky.social · 9h

Yeah it was grimy. I'm saying from an Xs and Os perspective

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