Week 19 Rumor Mill

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TEAM RUMOR

Ben Simmons has opted out of playing in the Olympics so that he can focus on learning how to shoot free throws

Suns clinched a playoff spot and look like real contenders, but some within the Suns front office are worried about not being able to sustain this level of competitiveness if they’re unable to retain Lowry and Lauri.

Clint Capela and John Collins were fuming after the Clippers loss to the Spurs this week. Collins stating publicly: “How are we supposed to close out games against potential playoff competition when Clint and I are only getting 5-7 shot attempts per game”

With the Warriors already out of the playoff hunt and the Olympics right around the corner, Bam Adebayo seems more invested in getting right for the Olympics than trying to finish the NLL season strong

Richaun Holmes not stoked about playing second fiddle to Nikola Vucevic, and many within the Pistons front office think he’s not long for the city of Detroit.

LeBron is curious as to why he’s being asked to wear #45 this season.

Fans are worried that if the Kings don’t get Nico Mannion the help he needs, that he may end up asking for a trade. Could Cade Cunningham be the answer?

New York Governer Twitter account recently threw shade at Cleveland. GM Brayden responded with “up yours body. hit me up if you’re ever in Cleveland, I’ll take you to a steel mill and beat you up, guy”

Joel Embiid has started to campaign for MVP votes. He’s even resorted to dressing up as a Hornet and spinning signs that say “Vote For Embiid” all over Charlotte.

Wendell Carter Jr and Otto Porter Jr have decided to form a duo nickname. Ready for it? THE JUNIORS

The internet banter regarding who the better player is, current Gobert vs prime Dwight, has made its way into the 76er locker room. Some reports claim that Dwight and Gobert had a gentleman’s duel to settle the argument once and for all

The pacers are starting 3 players from the woeful 19-20 T-Wolves (Hayward, McCollum, Ibaka). When asked about the differences between the two seams, Ibaka said this: the fans. Pacers fans make all the difference.

Vernon Maxwell plans on donating signed Houston Rockets jerseys to any Jazz fan willing to jump ship. Might be worth it because right now the Jazz stink.

Andre Drummond not too happy about occupying the paint with DeAndre Ayton. Could this be indicative of Drummond moving on to a new team next year?

Brook Lopez is tired of all the losing and is widely expected to ask for a trade in the off-season

Houston is the 2nd most humid city in the nation. Nikola Jokic has contributed to said humidity because he continues to make it rain.

Dennis Shroder’s agent says his client wants a 5 year/120 million dollar contract this season. Seriously. Uhhhh…who’s gonna tell him??

Lavar Ball is said to have been seen spotted with Spurs ownership. Could he be angling to get a Melo and Lonzo team up this summer?

Tank Commander Dwayne Bacon is doing everything possible to help the Bulls overtake the T-Wolves as the 3rd worst team in the league.

Malcolm Brogdon has been a revelation for the Nuggets and the team is quietly optimistic that he can lead them into a playoff birth. Times running out though.

Boban is currently shooting 67% from the field, but sources close to the Nets say that Boban won’t rest until he gets that number up to 69%

Eric Bledsoe has been one of the best PG’s in the league this season and there has been talks of building an Eric Bledsoe statue somewhere outside State Farm Arena this off-season

The deal for Aaron Gordon still hasn’t paid its dividends, but the Grizzlies (5 games below .500) are pretty comfortable in their playoff spot.

Lakers won’t win 30 games this year and vet Jabari Parker is livid. Rumor has it that he’s asking for 150 million in the off-season just to stay in LA. Yeah….

Knicks have won 5 straight and Andrew Wiggins is a big reason why. The legend of Wigs continues to grow. As does his contract.

Things still not going so great in Orlando. Mickey Mouse was seen court-side threatening to withdraw Disney’s sponsorship if things don’t turn around soon.

Rumors circulating that the Bucks roster was assembled by years and years of using GameShark codes. Is there any truth to this?

Miami Heat GM, Emerald, will be stepping down soon. In the the interim the NLL has been searching for his successor, rumor has it former Pokémon trainer, Ash Ketchum, is being considered.

Celtics are on the outside looking in. Playoffs are a possibility still, but Boston fans aren’t too pleased with the outcome thus far. Maybe the Celtics could’ve been a bit more active on the trade market this year

T-Wolves are healthier than they’ve been at any point this season. Front office is worried that they’re now winning too much.

TEAM	RUMOR
	Ben Simmons has opted out of playing in the Olympics so that he can focus on learning how to shoot free throws
	Suns clinched a playoff spot and look like real contenders, but some within the Suns front office are worried about not being able to sustain this level of competitiveness if they’re unable to retain Lowry and Lauri.
	Clint Capela and John Collins were fuming after the Clippers loss to the Spurs this week. Collins stating publicly: “How are we supposed to close out games against potential playoff competition when Clint and I are only getting 5-7 shot attempts per game”
	With the Warriors already out of the playoff hunt and the Olympics right around the corner, Bam Adebayo seems more invested in getting right for the Olympics than trying to finish the NLL season strong
	Richaun Holmes not stoked about playing second fiddle to Nikola Vucevic, and many within the Pistons front office think he’s not long for the city of Detroit.
	LeBron is curious as to why he’s being asked to wear #45 this season.
	Fans are worried that if the Kings don’t get Nico Mannion the help he needs, that he may end up asking for a trade. Could Cade Cunningham be the answer?
	New York Governer Twitter account recently threw shade at Cleveland. GM Brayden responded with “up yours body. hit me up if you’re ever in Cleveland, I’ll take you to a steel mill and beat you up, guy”
	Joel Embiid has started to campaign for MVP votes. He’s even resorted to dressing up as a Hornet and spinning signs that say “Vote For Embiid” all over Charlotte.
	Wendell Carter Jr and Otto Porter Jr have decided to form a duo nickname. Ready for it? THE JUNIORS
	The internet banter regarding who the better player is, current Gobert vs prime Dwight, has made its way into the 76er locker room. Some reports claim that Dwight and Gobert had a gentleman’s duel to settle the argument once and for all
	The pacers are starting 3 players from the woeful 19-20 T-Wolves (Hayward, McCollum, Ibaka). When asked about the differences between the two seams, Ibaka said this: the fans. Pacers fans make all the difference.
	Vernon Maxwell plans on donating signed Houston Rockets jerseys to any Jazz fan willing to jump ship. Might be worth it because right now the Jazz stink.
	Andre Drummond not too happy about occupying the paint with DeAndre Ayton. Could this be indicative of Drummond moving on to a new team next year?
	Brook Lopez is tired of all the losing and is widely expected to ask for a trade in the off-season
	Houston is the 2nd most humid city in the nation. Nikola Jokic has contributed to said humidity because he continues to make it rain.
	Dennis Shroder’s agent says his client wants a 5 year/120 million dollar contract this season. Seriously. Uhhhh…who’s gonna tell him??
	Lavar Ball is said to have been seen spotted with Spurs ownership. Could he be angling to get a Melo and Lonzo team up this summer?
	Tank Commander Dwayne Bacon is doing everything possible to help the Bulls overtake the T-Wolves as the 3rd worst team in the league.
	Malcolm Brogdon has been a revelation for the Nuggets and the team is quietly optimistic that he can lead them into a playoff birth. Times running out though.
	Boban is currently shooting 67% from the field, but sources close to the Nets say that Boban won’t rest until he gets that number up to 69%
	Eric Bledsoe has been one of the best PG’s in the league this season and there has been talks of building an Eric Bledsoe statue somewhere outside State Farm Arena this off-season
	The deal for Aaron Gordon still hasn’t paid its dividends, but the Grizzlies (5 games below .500) are pretty comfortable in their playoff spot.
	Lakers won’t win 30 games this year and vet Jabari Parker is livid. Rumor has it that he’s asking for 150 million in the off-season just to stay in LA. Yeah….
	Knicks have won 5 straight and Andrew Wiggins is a big reason why. The legend of Wigs continues to grow. As does his contract.
	Things still not going so great in Orlando. Mickey Mouse was seen court-side threatening to withdraw Disney’s sponsorship if things don’t turn around soon.
	Rumors circulating that the Bucks roster was assembled by years and years of using GameShark codes. Is there any truth to this?
	Miami Heat GM, Emerald, will be stepping down soon. In the the interim the NLL has been searching for his successor, rumor has it former Pokémon trainer, Ash Ketchum, is being considered.
	Celtics are on the outside looking in. Playoffs are a possibility still, but Boston fans aren’t too pleased with the outcome thus far. Maybe the Celtics could’ve been a bit more active on the trade market this year
	T-Wolves are healthier than they’ve been at any point this season. Front office is worried that they’re now winning too much.