Week 5 Rumor Mill

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TEAM RUMOR

After announcing next season is likely his last, the Washington front office has reportedly been considering the possibility of trading away Lebron, the best player the league has ever seen.

The Jazz hoping that the 2nd half of the season is played to a different tune. Major injuries and missed time to Dejounte Murray, Joel Embiid, and now Franz Wagner has the team in Salt Lake City reeling.

Curry has reportedly been sent on busses to attend road games. The directive didn't come from the Raptors brass, but their star player in Kevin Durant. "I've been carrying his ass for too long!"

Kings seen dusting off the "White Chocolate" advertisement gear. "What? We don't have the revenue cash to make new nicknames, sorry Tyler."

The Magic have been much better off since Kyrie's arrival. "Yeah, we made sure to stock up with Sage before he got here".

After a relatively tame season on the trade front, OKC has reversed course to begin the year. First it was bringing in DeAndre Ayton, and now they have bolstered the rotation yet again by bringing in Brandon Clarke.

Once per season the Knicks make a major shift to the team it seems, and our correspondents are preparing for that time to come again. "The Knicks are also one of the most active teams on the market, with seeming flexibility to take in pieces that could help them win now or continue to look to the future."

Luka's slim new look is apparently not the result of a training regiment change, or major diet shift, but instead, his disinterest in cajun seasoning.

Minnesota training staff has reportedly embraced some black magic tendencies into the training room. 1 staffer was quoted as saying "whatever it takes to keep Jimmy and AD healthy man, without them we are done."

After stumbling out of the gates, the Bucks appear to be once again in the contender conversation. Basically, everything they had hoped PG would bring, he has brought, and they've not lost since.

CJ Mcollum eyeing down the 6th man of the year award, but only if Miami's training staff can right their past wrongs...which are many.

Jaren Jackson Jr. reportedly unhappy after his move to the bench. "Man, somebody get Tom Izzo an NBA gig!"

After shuffling the deck a bit, the Clippers have a new look heading into week 5 of the season. A Clippers staffer was quoted this week as saying, "we're still going to have pool parties though, right?"

3...2...1....liftoff!

The Rockets have arrived, and they've done so in convincing fashion.

Many around the league are puzzled by the recent trade, but hard not to trust a front office that has operated with such conviction.

Detroit team brass has taken Brunsons keys to the training facility. "We love the guy, but nobody else can get a shot up when he's in the gym."

After tinkering with some rotations, the pedal appears to have hit the metal in Denver. Donny showing yet again he can carry a team to the upper echelons of this league.

The Bulls are one of the top feel good stories of the league early on, even while Lamelo Ball misses time with injury. Jalen Suggs appears poised to grab hold of the top dog spot while Ball is away.

The Hive is buzzin, with Ja Morant and co. coming out with a roaring start. Let's just hope it doesn't start beeping, as the Hornets cannot withstand another run in with Ja's mortal enemy, the metal detector.

After a fully healthy week, the Nets played multiple competitive games against some of the leagues best. These glimpses give strong insight into exactly why GM Breece has kept this group together for as long as he has.

Desmond Bane has rewarded GM Bulldog for his patience. After exploring trades all of last season, Atlanta decided to retain him, and that gamble looks like it will pay off in a big way.

Hartenstein debuted last week, and while the team doesn't have a win, there are encouraging signs of where the franchise is heading. They are building this thing, 1 freakishly oversized athlete at a time.

The Spurs have been surprisingly one of the more active teams on the trade market, after a couple of early season moves which brought Lavine and Grant to San Antonio. Both players are rumored to be names available as we approach the 1/4 point of the season.

After a trade frenzy of an off-season, and start to the season, the Trail Blazers appear to be out of moves.

76ers front office is hopeful Porzingis' return to action can vault the team into contention out East.

Rumors out of Phoenix point to Damian Lillard's discontent with the team brass. "I'm carrying this squad, and all this dude can talk about is Deni?"

Mark Cuban rumored to be pondering a return to Mavericks ownership after they notched their first win of the season last week.

Tatum puzzled at his lack of minutes in comparison to the rest of the league's top dogs, "32 minutes? C'mon man!"

Wemby seen getting off the Indiana team plane in bubble wrap, as the star is poised to return to action. The Pacers are doing everything they can to keep their young big man healthy.

Scottie Barnes dumbfounded when advised he would miss time with an ankle injury, "what the hell is an ankle?"

TEAM	RUMOR
	After announcing next season is likely his last, the Washington front office has reportedly been considering the possibility of trading away Lebron, the best player the league has ever seen.
	The Jazz hoping that the 2nd half of the season is played to a different tune. Major injuries and missed time to Dejounte Murray, Joel Embiid, and now Franz Wagner has the team in Salt Lake City reeling.
	Curry has reportedly been sent on busses to attend road games. The directive didn't come from the Raptors brass, but their star player in Kevin Durant. "I've been carrying his ass for too long!"
	Kings seen dusting off the "White Chocolate" advertisement gear. "What? We don't have the revenue cash to make new nicknames, sorry Tyler."
	The Magic have been much better off since Kyrie's arrival. "Yeah, we made sure to stock up with Sage before he got here".
	After a relatively tame season on the trade front, OKC has reversed course to begin the year. First it was bringing in DeAndre Ayton, and now they have bolstered the rotation yet again by bringing in Brandon Clarke.
	Once per season the Knicks make a major shift to the team it seems, and our correspondents are preparing for that time to come again. "The Knicks are also one of the most active teams on the market, with seeming flexibility to take in pieces that could help them win now or continue to look to the future."
	Luka's slim new look is apparently not the result of a training regiment change, or major diet shift, but instead, his disinterest in cajun seasoning.
	Minnesota training staff has reportedly embraced some black magic tendencies into the training room. 1 staffer was quoted as saying "whatever it takes to keep Jimmy and AD healthy man, without them we are done."
	After stumbling out of the gates, the Bucks appear to be once again in the contender conversation. Basically, everything they had hoped PG would bring, he has brought, and they've not lost since.
	CJ Mcollum eyeing down the 6th man of the year award, but only if Miami's training staff can right their past wrongs...which are many.
	Jaren Jackson Jr. reportedly unhappy after his move to the bench. "Man, somebody get Tom Izzo an NBA gig!"
	After shuffling the deck a bit, the Clippers have a new look heading into week 5 of the season. A Clippers staffer was quoted this week as saying, "we're still going to have pool parties though, right?"
	3...2...1....liftoff! The Rockets have arrived, and they've done so in convincing fashion. Many around the league are puzzled by the recent trade, but hard not to trust a front office that has operated with such conviction.
	Detroit team brass has taken Brunsons keys to the training facility. "We love the guy, but nobody else can get a shot up when he's in the gym."
	After tinkering with some rotations, the pedal appears to have hit the metal in Denver. Donny showing yet again he can carry a team to the upper echelons of this league.
	The Bulls are one of the top feel good stories of the league early on, even while Lamelo Ball misses time with injury. Jalen Suggs appears poised to grab hold of the top dog spot while Ball is away.
	The Hive is buzzin, with Ja Morant and co. coming out with a roaring start. Let's just hope it doesn't start beeping, as the Hornets cannot withstand another run in with Ja's mortal enemy, the metal detector.
	After a fully healthy week, the Nets played multiple competitive games against some of the leagues best. These glimpses give strong insight into exactly why GM Breece has kept this group together for as long as he has.
	Desmond Bane has rewarded GM Bulldog for his patience. After exploring trades all of last season, Atlanta decided to retain him, and that gamble looks like it will pay off in a big way.
	Hartenstein debuted last week, and while the team doesn't have a win, there are encouraging signs of where the franchise is heading. They are building this thing, 1 freakishly oversized athlete at a time.
	The Spurs have been surprisingly one of the more active teams on the trade market, after a couple of early season moves which brought Lavine and Grant to San Antonio. Both players are rumored to be names available as we approach the 1/4 point of the season.
	After a trade frenzy of an off-season, and start to the season, the Trail Blazers appear to be out of moves.
	76ers front office is hopeful Porzingis' return to action can vault the team into contention out East.
	Rumors out of Phoenix point to Damian Lillard's discontent with the team brass. "I'm carrying this squad, and all this dude can talk about is Deni?"
	Mark Cuban rumored to be pondering a return to Mavericks ownership after they notched their first win of the season last week.
	Tatum puzzled at his lack of minutes in comparison to the rest of the league's top dogs, "32 minutes? C'mon man!"
	Wemby seen getting off the Indiana team plane in bubble wrap, as the star is poised to return to action. The Pacers are doing everything they can to keep their young big man healthy.
	Scottie Barnes dumbfounded when advised he would miss time with an ankle injury, "what the hell is an ankle?"

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		Comments (4)
laddas 12/17 02:50 am	Straight out of the gates with a full rumour list! Love it man haha
jmac 12/17 12:09 am	Yep this is great. Well done.
Vitticus 12/16 09:48 pm	Good stuff man. You came up with something for everyone!
jmac 12/16 08:38 pm	NEVAHHHH!

	SAC	98
	LAC	103

	CHA	110
	PHO	113

	LAL	97
	SA	121

	IND	110
	LAL	107

	GS	101
	CLE	107

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