lanyabatt 83 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Do you think with how Kanter is playing that it’ll affect Nurk once he comes back healthy? Kanter has been really balling out of his mind lately, but most importantly, Blazers have been WINNING. If anything, it’ll be a minutes split between the two. Is that even worth it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IDatDude 1,473 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Looking agile. Silver lining to these upper body injuries is sometimes they can still get cardio work in. 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thrilla1nManila 1,299 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, lanyabatt said: Do you think with how Kanter is playing that it’ll affect Nurk once he comes back healthy? Kanter has been really balling out of his mind lately, but most importantly, Blazers have been WINNING. If anything, it’ll be a minutes split between the two. Is that even worth it? I got both so I plan to leave Nurkic in the IL for a week then see from there. Kanter already had value even when Nurkic was playing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan 1,154 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 yeah baby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SolariNatividad 226 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) He thinks he has something prove, I like it. Edited February 20 by SolariNatividad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregp 109 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 6 hours ago, lanyabatt said: Do you think with how Kanter is playing that it’ll affect Nurk once he comes back healthy? Kanter has been really balling out of his mind lately, but most importantly, Blazers have been WINNING. If anything, it’ll be a minutes split between the two. Is that even worth it? I think Kanter will keep getting the bulk of mins for a while after Nurk comes back. Maybe something like 20-22 for Nurk n 26-28 for kanter. Theres just no reason to shake things up with how well they're playing, plus with how fragile Nurk has been why force starters mins on him. Maybe as it gets closer to playoffs theyll start to shift more to Nurk, but they should be happy they got this badass center tandem, and should keep taking advantage of kanters great play. I'm also curious to see how they handle GTJ when CJ comes back. I imagine they might not be as cautious with CJ compared to Nurk? Either way they gotta find consistent 30 mins for GTJ when CJ is back, hes avg just under 20ppg over last month. Blazers looking real good lately. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan 1,154 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 12 minutes ago, gregp said: I think Kanter will keep getting the bulk of mins for a while after Nurk comes back. Maybe something like 20-22 for Nurk n 26-28 for kanter. Theres just no reason to shake things up with how well they're playing, plus with how fragile Nurk has been why force starters mins on him. Maybe as it gets closer to playoffs theyll start to shift more to Nurk, but they should be happy they got this badass center tandem, and should keep taking advantage of kanters great play. I'm also curious to see how they handle GTJ when CJ comes back. I imagine they might not be as cautious with CJ compared to Nurk? Either way they gotta find consistent 30 mins for GTJ when CJ is back, hes avg just under 20ppg over last month. Blazers looking real good lately. 12 minutes ago, gregp said: Theres just no reason to shake things up with how well they're playing, They're playin well not because of frickin Kanter, but because of Dame... he's been on 🔥 He's giving his best 110 % effort night in night out... Lillard needs help a s a p otherwise he'll burn out soon enough. And that help is in the form of Nurk 4sure... and later on it'll be CJ (when he gets back from injury) Edited February 20 by Stefan 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rush007 332 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 27 minutes ago, gregp said: I think Kanter will keep getting the bulk of mins for a while after Nurk comes back. Maybe something like 20-22 for Nurk n 26-28 for kanter. Theres just no reason to shake things up with how well they're playing, plus with how fragile Nurk has been why force starters mins on him. Maybe as it gets closer to playoffs theyll start to shift more to Nurk, but they should be happy they got this badass center tandem, and should keep taking advantage of kanters great play. I'm also curious to see how they handle GTJ when CJ comes back. I imagine they might not be as cautious with CJ compared to Nurk? Either way they gotta find consistent 30 mins for GTJ when CJ is back, hes avg just under 20ppg over last month. Blazers looking real good lately. Sounds like you think they should just bench Nurk and CJ for Kanter and GTJ lol Blazers aren't winning the chip with Enes and they know it. They need to mesh their ideal 5 together before the playoffs or they're toast. Chemistry is important and they won't magically achieve that by injecting Nurkic into the starting lineup just before the playoffs. But I also I think (and hope) GTJ will have a steady, sizeable role even when CJ is back. Edited February 20 by rush007 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregp 109 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 18 minutes ago, Stefan said: They're playin well not because of frickin Kanter, but because of Dame... he's been on 🔥 He's giving his best 110 % effort night in night out... Lillard needs help a s a p otherwise he'll burn out soon enough. And that help is in the form of Nurk 4sure... and later on it'll be CJ (when he gets back from injury) Lol obv they're playing well cuz of Dame. Hes a legit MVP candidate. But I just wonder if rushing to shove high usage guys like CJ or even Nurk into the mix will ruin the chemistry they have going rn. No doubt CJ and Nurk are game changers. At some point theyll both come in a help Dame n Co, but just doesn't seem like they NEED it right now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canilogon 50 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Dame is good and is paid. He will not be holding up a championship trophy but can exchange for money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregp 109 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 12 minutes ago, rush007 said: Sounds like you think they should just bench Nurk and CJ for Kanter and GTJ lol Blazers aren't winning the chip with Enes and they know it. They need to mesh their ideal 5 together before the playoffs or they're toast. Chemistry is important and they won't magically achieve that by injecting Nurkic into the starting lineup just before the playoffs. But I also I think (and hope) GTJ will have a steady, sizeable role even when CJ is back. That's not at all what im saying. I'm saying theres no need to rush those two guys back. Atleast not right now. When CJ is ready, he obv gets the starting job back over GTJ. But Trent needs to continue to get big mins, whether that's taking mins from DJJ or Melo or hood, w/e. Trent is prob they're 3rd best Off weapon after dame/cj. I do think they should consider Nurk coming off the bench for the first week or so, just kinda ease him in. He just seems so fragile they should wanna slowly ramp him up for playoffs. Either way, whoever is starting, a timeshare might not be the worst idea, atleast see how that goes and who is playing well. As long as Kanter and Nurk are both getting 20+ mins they should both produce and help Blazers win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan 1,154 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 11 minutes ago, gregp said: No doubt CJ and Nurk are game changers. At some point theyll both come in a help Dame n Co, but just doesn't seem like they NEED it right now. It seems like they don't need any help. but I think they do... otherwise Dame will A1) burn out (not a biggie) A2) get injured (biggie) Edited February 20 by Stefan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cozie 363 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 34 minutes ago, canilogon said: Dame is good and is paid. He will not be holding up a championship trophy but can exchange for money Remember HULU does have live sports 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cozie 363 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Just now, Cozie said: Remember Hulu does have live sports Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heavy_Jon 211 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Kanter is a capable starting center, rebounds well, can give you 10-15 pts a night, isn't a complete liability on defense like he was a few years ago, but Nurk is the whole package, so he will undoubtedly start when he returns, albeit with some restrictions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brosephd 1,330 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 was dropped in my league but going to snag and stash in IR. hopefully he's in shape when he returns and goes on a tear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeyking69 286 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 He looks thinner since being off.. i think trainers took the time to revamp his cardio ... dame is going to need to rest on the second half of the season.. with CJ and Nurk potentially back after the all star it'll take the work load off of him. He should see high usage... then again i'm praying lo cause i drafted this guy for the first time... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxim730 628 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 11 minutes ago, Monkeyking69 said: He looks thinner since being off.. i think trainers took the time to revamp his cardio ... dame is going to need to rest on the second half of the season.. with CJ and Nurk potentially back after the all star it'll take the work load off of him. He should see high usage... then again i'm praying lo cause i drafted this guy for the first time... I look at his game log last year.. and man.. makes my mouth water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonutGiveUp 1,987 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 4 minutes ago, maxim730 said: I look at his game log last year.. and man.. makes my mouth water That's why people were grabbing him high those numbers albeit a small sample size were juicy but he looked the complete opposite earlier this season. Can't wait to see him back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeyking69 286 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 21 minutes ago, maxim730 said: I look at his game log last year.. and man.. makes my mouth water Lol when i drafted him 3rd i thought i got a steal... considering i was gunning for vuec.. I looked at those stats from the year before he was my safest option as a late 3rd.. still waiting on that reward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KingDURANTULA 803 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 he exploded when returning from injury last year. prob will do the same this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
claptondecheeks 1,017 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Even if he only gets what he got the 3 years before last season, that’s 15 points 10 boards 3 assists 1 steal 1.5 blocks with only 2 turnovers. Sign me the f up 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squidthunder 829 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 So, what's a good guessing date for his return. I read that both Nurkic and CJ will be reevaluated in 5-6 days. If you have to bet, when do you see him returning to the court? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bernard 34 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 7 minutes ago, squidthunder said: So, what's a good guessing date for his return. I read that both Nurkic and CJ will be reevaluated in 5-6 days. If you have to bet, when do you see him returning to the court? Where did you read this about Nurk? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squidthunder 829 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 13 minutes ago, Bernard said: Where did you read this about Nurk? Let me find the tweet and I'll post it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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