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Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by mlslaw1

mlslaw1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:52:06 +0000

You know, I keep following the box scores for the Bux–I really feel for Amir as he seldom, if ever, gets off the bench. He has/had solid skills and was a fairly reliable shooter. Something’s gotta be happening behind the scenes. Or, is he just not good enough to play nba minutes these days.

On another note, GSW seems ready to throw out all the stops/pix for Giannis. If they get him — and are not too decimated — GSW is gonna be trouble. So, hope it happens in the off season or, at least, he ends up in the east.

Last—we get Den on their B2B–hope tonite’s game goes double OT.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by chogokin

chogokin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:46:45 +0000

Sacramento might be willing to take Bogi as an expiring to get off Monk’s deal (and because they’re incompetent). I’d do that in a heartbeat.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by chogokin

chogokin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:45:33 +0000

CP3 and Brown for Giannis – who says no?

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by chogokin

chogokin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:45:02 +0000

Combined w/ the Lakers having a pisspoor defense – they have like 2 dudes (Smart, Vanderbilt) on the entire roster who consistently play better than average defense.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by mlslaw1

mlslaw1 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:40:23 +0000

Wow–the Cavs have got a bunch of mad dog players. Ur in for brutality vs. that team. And, they were without Mobley. Ouch.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by Oodypkt

Oodypkt — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:40:06 +0000

Great game from the vets, not so good shooting night for the young guys.
But it feels like they already blend in seamlessly with any line-up.
Even if DJJ return, I honestly believe Miller and Sanders will still be in the rotation.
Decent size player with good BBIQ is valuable.
Hope we keep playing the right way and the result will take care of itself.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by JCplusULTRA

JCplusULTRA — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:29:24 +0000

What will Frank come up with after getting his new extension? He needs to flip CP3 and Brown into SOMETHING!

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by mlslaw1

mlslaw1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:01:53 +0000

KD finally giving us what we need at the 2 guard spot–14 pts and 5 effing steals (James had 4). Maybe it was a revenge/return game but I’m seriously rooting for KD to keep up this stellar play. KD really was why we pulled away and totally exposed Utah for the crappy team they are. They were just so sloppy with the ball in the 2nd half. Seems like the Utah fans really liked KD and Collins. Clips FO strikes again.

So, trade Bogi–problem is that nobody would take him.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by John Maclean

John Maclean — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:46:04 +0000

They gave Frank an extension. I’m fine with that. He’s been overall very creative and kind of kept us on life support at times. Gotta let go of the SGA thing.

A lot of chatter about which guard we should target and although there’s an extra year on the contract I’d prefer Monk #1. Then Coby White #2 and Sexton #3. The thing with Sexton for me is that while he would probably be the lowest risk, I’m not sure how much more he brings than Miller or Sanders to justify cutting into their minutes. Monk can go full Mamba mode and so can White, which would bring some electricity if our stars are flat.

The ultimate prize for me however is still Mathurin, but the FO may want to take their chances on signing as a FA in the offseason on the lark that the Pacers can’t trade him.

Comment on Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Last Easy Game for a While by khyber jones

khyber jones — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:36:51 +0000

The game ended up a blowout but that felt anything but easy. Q1 brought back ghosts from opening night. Kawhi couldn’t hit anything and James had no legs. Zu started to right the ship with an assist, a couple of buckets and tough defense on multiple possessions where he guarded 2 and even 3 players to deny shot attempts. they got the deficit down to -2 and then the 2nd unit came in w/Harden and fell flat. James couldn’t score; Lopez couldn’t score or defend, and they quickly got down by -11. Then when Q2 began, Kawhi just didn’t miss; Lopez found his footing defensively and made a few shots, Miller/Sanders made contributions and they were back in the game. James found some juice at the end to get this game within 1 by the half.

In Q3, Kris Dunn started blowing up Utah’s basic sets, got some TOs and easy buckets; Zu defended exceptionally well, and Collins also hit some shots to break the game into double digits. Then Lopez came in and helped expand the lead and just as it looked like LAC was going to deflate, Batum hit a couple of big shots. Miller/Kawhi did well to keep the momentum going early in Q4 and it was basically a wrap.

The only guy I could complain about is Harden, as his shooting splits and turnovers this month have been below par. He has no legs and has been getting by on guile, smoke and mirrors. The coaching staff has to figure out how to get him more rest, and the FO has to determine whether Bogi can come back and stay healthy or whether they need to go out and get a guard.

2 more games left before the trading deadline, @DEN and @PHX. LAC catches a break with both teams missing stars, but with Harden being in this rut, getting those 2 wins will not be easy. However, if they do win the next 2 games they’ll be at .500 and it will be a brand new season.