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J. Kyle Mann

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The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

They don't have to be a superstar.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

Just somebody who can be reliable for you in terms of getting your offense into normal flowing action.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

They didn't do that, despite the fact that they have a lot to trade.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

They have a lot to offer.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

And I don't know what the argument would be at this point to say Houston is going to beat the Thunder, to say that Houston is going to beat even the Wolves.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

I think there are just so many other high-quality teams in the West that

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

Like the Rockets pretending status quo is acceptable to me is a misunderstanding where they are and probably ignoring the fact that Kevin Durant is 37 years old and having this season like you can't bet on that miracle to continue year over year after year.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

You have to be contending right now.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

And how are you contending if you're not pushing as hard as you can at these kind of marginal opportunities that could really help you?

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

That's what I'm experiencing.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

You want threads, bro?

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

I'm talking more about... I just deleted threads, actually.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

Bye-bye.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

I was going to call out relatives in my life, but I'm going to let them skate.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

They don't need to be put on a blast.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

They certainly do.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

I 125 might not be enough, but

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

And like, look, the Lakers roster, part of the problem, it's not that they don't have good players in this way or that, it's that they don't have enough balance in terms of how those players interact.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

And they certainly have a lot of like defense only guys and offense only guys.

The Ringer NBA Show
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat

And Luke Kennard certainly fits that latter category.