Xist's Season Preview Sentences
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:10 am
Atlanta Hawks
When's LoCo actually going to count all the points he's gotten?
Brooklyn Nets
I actually don't think James Andrews needs to be traded, but Martin and Alvarado need to contribute now to make that argument a valid option.
Chicago Bulls
I'd be far more excited for this team if I actually believed that they'll stay as-is.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The only way that Cleveland can repeat last season's success is if De La Rosa and Dangerfield's top-notch passing skills can maximize the scoring talents of the non-Sneed players on the team.
Dallas Mavericks
I hope this team gets a GM quick, because the loss of Gauss could be a blessing in disguise for a team that had clearly peaked a few seasons back and was completely stagnant.
Denver Nuggets
I dread the thought of this team getting a lotto pick, and you should too.
Detroit Pistons
I'm morbidly disappointed that we won't get to see an all-purple starting 5.
Houston Rockets
If 78 really wants to get back to seriously competing, everybody not named Suggs and Morelock needs to go now.
Indiana Pacers
Anunoby is a good pickup, but Pauly shouldn't focus too much on trying to win right now, as declining Gamez' player option will unlock a fair amount of cap room to refocus around Herb Jones.
Los Angeles Clippers
I'm calling it, either Dong or Pearson's getting traded this season, because it's all eyes on Safi in LA now.
Los Angeles Lakers
This could be a fun little team to play around with this season if Greep doesn't let the disappointment of trading Garland get to him.
Miami Heat
Trading Looney was a big mistake that will lead to several subpar Quickley-led teams if a franchise-level talent isn't drafted soon.
Milwaukee Bucks
Quail might want to cool it on the Pistons talk, because they're simply not ready for them this season unless TLW, Garland, and Williams all have breakout seasons.
Minnesota Timberwolves
While not crippling in a vacuum, Giles and Ortega's deals derailed what could've been a quick reversal of fortunes for the Wolves, and Thybulle might be the price they have to pay to switch gears.
New Orleans Pelicans
This is a solid place for Dort to wind down his career, but they won't go far if Harrison doesn't up his game to match his new contract.
New York Knicks
Kavarga's eventually going to have to learn that having the ability to turn dirt into dull diamonds means that you don't have to pay up when it doesn't make sense, continuity and cohesion be damned.
Oklahoma City Thunder
I know it might not be what AB was hoping for when he signed him, but Gauss might be better off as trade bait since there's a lot that needs to be put around him quickly and not a lot of cap or assets to do so.
Orlando Magic
False9 has to make a decision now on where he wants his franchise to go, lest it be made for him in next season's Free Agency.
Philadelphia 76ers
K100 being the first GM to successfully flip off the tax man, win a title, and pay his debts makes these last few years an unquestioned success no matter what happens next.
Phoenix Suns
Do not be fooled by the pairing of Daishen Nix with Richie Cuevas, this is yet another team that's delaying the inevitable and needs to proactively find a direction to build towards rather than taking it season-by-season.
Portland Trail Blazers
Even if Kuric had kept his purple, or even gone full purp, Moses Moody and Kofi Cockburn alone aren't anywhere close to being good enough running mates to win now.
Sacramento Kings
Since PBSL's inception, we've seen examples time and time again proving that no contract is untradeable...but Killian Hayes might finally be the one guy who absolutely no one wants.
San Antonio Spurs
Eazy's done an incredible job of extending his window and making sure Whitley hits the 12-year mark as a Spur, because getting Schiff and Campbell makes the Spurs the clear favorite in the Alpha once again.
Toronto Raptors
It's seriously impressive that the Raptors can once again lose a young stud for absolutely nothing and still look like a team on the rise.
Utah Jazz
Funny how the two teams who directly stepped up to the challenge of stopping the Pistons both overloaded the talent on their rosters at certain positions, meaning the Pistons will probably still eat them alive thanks to disgustingly horrible matchups that can easily be exploited.
Washington Wizards
It's nice that Xist says he has a plan again, but unless that plan is just racking up more consecutive playoff berths, something else needs to happen.
When's LoCo actually going to count all the points he's gotten?
Brooklyn Nets
I actually don't think James Andrews needs to be traded, but Martin and Alvarado need to contribute now to make that argument a valid option.
Chicago Bulls
I'd be far more excited for this team if I actually believed that they'll stay as-is.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The only way that Cleveland can repeat last season's success is if De La Rosa and Dangerfield's top-notch passing skills can maximize the scoring talents of the non-Sneed players on the team.
Dallas Mavericks
I hope this team gets a GM quick, because the loss of Gauss could be a blessing in disguise for a team that had clearly peaked a few seasons back and was completely stagnant.
Denver Nuggets
I dread the thought of this team getting a lotto pick, and you should too.
Detroit Pistons
I'm morbidly disappointed that we won't get to see an all-purple starting 5.
Houston Rockets
If 78 really wants to get back to seriously competing, everybody not named Suggs and Morelock needs to go now.
Indiana Pacers
Anunoby is a good pickup, but Pauly shouldn't focus too much on trying to win right now, as declining Gamez' player option will unlock a fair amount of cap room to refocus around Herb Jones.
Los Angeles Clippers
I'm calling it, either Dong or Pearson's getting traded this season, because it's all eyes on Safi in LA now.
Los Angeles Lakers
This could be a fun little team to play around with this season if Greep doesn't let the disappointment of trading Garland get to him.
Miami Heat
Trading Looney was a big mistake that will lead to several subpar Quickley-led teams if a franchise-level talent isn't drafted soon.
Milwaukee Bucks
Quail might want to cool it on the Pistons talk, because they're simply not ready for them this season unless TLW, Garland, and Williams all have breakout seasons.
Minnesota Timberwolves
While not crippling in a vacuum, Giles and Ortega's deals derailed what could've been a quick reversal of fortunes for the Wolves, and Thybulle might be the price they have to pay to switch gears.
New Orleans Pelicans
This is a solid place for Dort to wind down his career, but they won't go far if Harrison doesn't up his game to match his new contract.
New York Knicks
Kavarga's eventually going to have to learn that having the ability to turn dirt into dull diamonds means that you don't have to pay up when it doesn't make sense, continuity and cohesion be damned.
Oklahoma City Thunder
I know it might not be what AB was hoping for when he signed him, but Gauss might be better off as trade bait since there's a lot that needs to be put around him quickly and not a lot of cap or assets to do so.
Orlando Magic
False9 has to make a decision now on where he wants his franchise to go, lest it be made for him in next season's Free Agency.
Philadelphia 76ers
K100 being the first GM to successfully flip off the tax man, win a title, and pay his debts makes these last few years an unquestioned success no matter what happens next.
Phoenix Suns
Do not be fooled by the pairing of Daishen Nix with Richie Cuevas, this is yet another team that's delaying the inevitable and needs to proactively find a direction to build towards rather than taking it season-by-season.
Portland Trail Blazers
Even if Kuric had kept his purple, or even gone full purp, Moses Moody and Kofi Cockburn alone aren't anywhere close to being good enough running mates to win now.
Sacramento Kings
Since PBSL's inception, we've seen examples time and time again proving that no contract is untradeable...but Killian Hayes might finally be the one guy who absolutely no one wants.
San Antonio Spurs
Eazy's done an incredible job of extending his window and making sure Whitley hits the 12-year mark as a Spur, because getting Schiff and Campbell makes the Spurs the clear favorite in the Alpha once again.
Toronto Raptors
It's seriously impressive that the Raptors can once again lose a young stud for absolutely nothing and still look like a team on the rise.
Utah Jazz
Funny how the two teams who directly stepped up to the challenge of stopping the Pistons both overloaded the talent on their rosters at certain positions, meaning the Pistons will probably still eat them alive thanks to disgustingly horrible matchups that can easily be exploited.
Washington Wizards
It's nice that Xist says he has a plan again, but unless that plan is just racking up more consecutive playoff berths, something else needs to happen.