The Baseline: NBA All-Star, Injuries and Trade Scenarios
The NBA season is providing its usual drama and intrigue even amidst the pandemic. The Baseline remains steadfast in bringing that drama to your ears in a digestible way. On this week’s show the fellas dive into another week of league news including;
News and Notes
NBA votes to have All-Star game March 7.
- Is this decision wise or just based on money?
Christian Wood to miss extended time
- Can the Rockets keep things afloat with their big free-agent acquisition?
Meyers Leonard out for the year/Avery Bradley to miss 3-4 weeks
- Cal ponders if they will be truly missed by the Miami Heat
Matthew Dellavadova considering retirement
- Is he destined to help Australia and the continued globalization of the league?
The Breakdown
NBA trade rumors & ideas
Knicks acquire Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith Jr and a future 2nd rd pick
- Is this just Thibs going after his guys or does this make the Knicks’ playoff chances better?
- How will Immanuel Quickley and others be impacted?
Lonzo Ball/JJ Reddick
- Do these two need new destinations?
- Does Reddick fit the needs of a contender?
- Cal expresses his frusrtration with the Orlando Magic holding on to the hope of a future that isn’t possible
DeMar DeRozan/LaMarcus Aldridge
- Shaw indicates that DeRozan has value while Aldridge looks like a shell of himself.
Thaddeus Young/Nemanja Bjelica
- Two power forwards with skilsets that could help a team like Philly or maybe the Celtics
Tune in
