What about defense ? Because the transition metrics are highly dependent on defense and if you bleed points just to score better in transition, is it really worth it ?

I hated the deal but I think it could be fair value depending on your assessment on Queen's floor and upside and the odd of all outcomes. Odds of having a perennial all star in the top 3 of any draft are not that high and Queen may be a safest bet.

Z ? Is it a typo ? Because it's not the cleanest fit, their strengths and weaknesses are overlapping

Even if it's against a weak frontcourt, it's impressive in only 18min

I was never fan of Griffin but since the start of Dumars' era I miss him and his FO. At least there was some sense of strategic vision.

Then the question isn't if the pelicans should fire WG but if they should also trade away most of the roster. It's not because you disagree with the coach and management that you have an excuse to quit like this.

Good piece, I was just surprised that in your short history of the franchise's de mise you forgot to mention the Cousins, that was another textbook roller coaster experiment for NO

Now I understand why the FO valued him so much

Yeah I may have read too much into Silver's comment because I have a hard time seeing the NBA prioritize passionate fanbase over market size

Really ? I feel there's some hint in Silver's discourse lately. I'd be surprised if the NBA and its owners wouldn't lurk the two largest market in the same time zone and within short flying distance, especially with their respective media outreach upside

I feel so bad for the Supersonics fans that have been waiting all this time just to realize that the NBA would prefer to pair Vegas with either Montreal or Mexico city

7 or 8 if Weah qualifies