MillionDollarCam

Nice video here.

Seems like Willis stole the show today (both good and bad) and Howell had a nice day as well.

Good start!

Hopefully we can extend the lead in the second half. For reference, the Columbus Crew beat Grenada 4-0 in their friendly.

And we have a video of the first preseason goal in franchise history. Ruiz to Obertan off the set piece. I’d be shocked if Obertan doesn’t receive a contract. We need additional wingers and he has a ton of experience, including a short stint with Manchester United.

Probably not, a few of our guys are on international duty. Khalina, Fuchs, Makoun, Alcivar, Lindsey, Franco, Reyna, and obviously Machis could all factor into the starting XI. Honestly, the fact that we are up at the half on Grenada with the lineup that is out there is good to see.

A little update here… Charlotte FC leads 1-0 at the half.

Charlotte FC’s preseason has kicked off, the boys are at IMG academy in Bradenton, FL taking on the Grenadian National Team this afternoon. The formation looks to be a 4-3-3 with the starting lineup consisting of: GK - Marks LB - Mora CB - Sobocinski CB - Walkes RB - Afful CDM - Hegardt CM - Ruiz ACM - Ortiz LW - Obertan (try out player) CF - Swiderski RW - Gaines

Looks like it’s a done deal.

Darn… I really liked Nick.

Day one starter at left wing.

Death, taxes, and UNC curb stopping the red headed step child. Some things never change.

Good win, sometimes you have to win in spite of yourself. It’s going to get tight here down the stretch… Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn all have tough upcoming schedules, we’ll have a chance to sneak into the top six.

Rotation is going to be really interesting… G - Ball, Smith G - Rozier, Bouknight F - Martin, Thor F - Bridges, Washington C - Plumlee, Richards

No LeBron, AD, Monk, Doumbouya, or Nunn for the Lakers.

Klingberg and Halak are on my wishlist. Klingberg will only be a rental as he’s a free agent at the end of the year. I’d offer Ethan Bear, Ryan Suzuki, and a 2nd for Klingberg. I’d offer Spencer Smallman and a 4th for Halak. Turbo - Aho - Jarvis Svech - Trocheck - Necas Nino - Staal - Fast Lorentz - KK - Stepan Marty Slavin - Klingberg Skjei - Pesce Cole - TDA Smith Andersen Raanta Halak Taxi: Leivo

Via Shams… The Hornets reached out to the 76ers about Ben Simmons. It’s highly likely that it was just Kup doing due diligence but NBC Sports designed the following trade for shits and giggles. Hornets Receive: Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris 76ers Receive: Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, and a 1st round pick Would you do that trade? The Hornets roster would look like this: G - LaMelo Ball, Ish Smith G - Ben Simmons, James Bouknight F - Miles Bridges, Cody Martin F - Tobias Harris, Jalen McDaniels C - Mason Plumlee, P.J. Washington Thor, Jones, Richards, and Carey rounding out the bench.

Since it’s going to take us 5 more years to get there in Tepper’s master plan, there’s a chance the NFL figures it out by then.

Not a whole lot to like about that period… Offense was bad, defense was bad, couldn’t hit free throws, couldn’t hit threes, kept turning the ball over. We’re lucky to only be down by eight.

Dunk city in Charlotte tonight.

Well… if you can’t shoot it… dunk it.

Interesting, JB really values the bench scoring and really likes Martin’s defense. In this case I think Ish will be the ninth guy because you don’t need an additional scorer with Kelly. G - Ball G - Rozier, Smith F - Martin, Oubre F - Bridges, Washington C - Plumlee, Richards

I’d normally agree but since we are losing a scorer (Hayward) I think he'll be replaced with a scorer. It's possible though, Ish could back up LaMelo and when Ish comes in Terry slides to the two.

So no Hayward or McDaniels… Assume we go… G - Ball G - Rozier, Bouknight (if they go to a nine man rotation) F - Oubre, Martin, F - Bridges, Washington C - Plumlee, Richards

I’d be surprised if anyone does. I think they’ll distribute the minutes among the other eight players. If our bigs get into foul trouble then P.J. will move to the four and Richards will get minutes.