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YanksFan1992
06-23-08, 12:39 PM
The Raptors and Pacers are discussing a trade where Jermaine O'Neal would go to Toronto in exchange for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and the #17 pick in this weeks draft.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/271523
YanksFan1992
06-23-08, 03:38 PM
The Heat and Sonics are discussing a trade, where Chris Wilcox and the #4 pick would go to Miami and the Sonics would get Mark Blount and the #2.
Green, Durant and Beasley....:eek: :gulp:
YanksFan1992
06-24-08, 05:58 PM
Because of the rap Shaq did, he has been stripped of his deputy badge in Miami. :eek:
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=98871
YanksFan1992
06-24-08, 06:14 PM
Incredible story about Len Bias on ESPN's website:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=bias
Panamaniac42
06-24-08, 07:55 PM
Because of the rap Shaq did he has been stripped of his deputy badge in Miami. :eek:
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=98871
Good for him. Idiot.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-24-08, 10:47 PM
Let's go Oklahoma City! :gulp:
(Just kidding Jamie, I hope they stay in Seattle)
YanksFan1992
06-24-08, 10:51 PM
Let's go Oklahoma City! :gulp:
(Just kidding Jamie, I hope they stay in Seattle)
Apparently the city is doing badly in the trial, but I'm still confident we'll win the case against the team.
I heard today though that the judge for the case is so indifferent towards sports that she doesn't know who Griffey is. :eek:
YanksFan1992
06-25-08, 12:29 AM
According to ESPN Portland has acquired the #27 pick in the draft from New Orleans for cash.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3459658&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines
So the two teams in the Pacific Northwest now have a combined 4 first round picks, 8 in the top 45 and 11 overall.
YanksFan1992
06-25-08, 01:04 AM
Sounds like the Heat want OJ Mayo and not Beasley and are trying desperately to trade down (and they might even pick him at two if they can't).
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3459696
YanksFan1992
06-25-08, 06:28 PM
The Raptors and Pacers are discussing a trade where Jermaine O'Neal would go to Toronto in exchange for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic and the #17 pick in this weeks draft.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/271523
Apparently the trade is almost completed.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=98884
YanksFan1992
06-25-08, 07:24 PM
It's official. :gulp:
http://espn.go.com/
Pacers get:
#17 Pick
Rasho Nesterovic
TJ Ford
Raptors Get:
Jermaine O'Neal
AMYanks
06-25-08, 08:15 PM
Sounds like the Heat want OJ Mayo and not Beasley and are trying desperately to trade down (and they might even pick him at two if they can't).
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3459696
Imagine if the Knicks are able to do the trade for the #3 and end up with Beasley.
AMYanks
06-26-08, 07:57 AM
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-spknix0625,0,1944540.story
Donnie Walsh's eyes widened when talk of Thursday's NBA draft moved to talk of some of the surprising veteran names that have been mentioned in trade conversations.
"I'm not going to say who it is, but I heard it today, I was like, 'No, there's no way,'" Walsh said. When his scouts confirmed the star player in mention was being offered around, Walsh replied, "You're kidding me."
Walsh said he hadn't made any calls on it as of yet, but added, "When I leave here, I will check it out."
Many top names have been whispered recently, from Carmelo Anthony, Lamar Odom and Michael Redd to Baron Davis and T.J. Ford. The biggest name surfacing in trade scenarios is Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, but another available Heat player could be forward Shawn Marion, who just picked up his $17.8-million option for next season.
I've read posters on a few boards that are considered reliable sources say the player is Dirk Nowitzki.
CyYoung4Vazquez
06-26-08, 09:17 AM
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-spknix0625,0,1944540.story
I've read posters on a few boards that are considered reliable sources say the player is Dirk Nowitzki.
Eh, Dirk? I cannot stand him. That would really suck. As mentioned before, the Knicks need to rid themselves of Starbury and pick up Hinrich.
LongLiveBernie51!
06-26-08, 09:37 AM
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-spknix0625,0,1944540.story
I've read posters on a few boards that are considered reliable sources say the player is Dirk Nowitzki.
Dirk Nowitski and Steve Nash are my favorite players in the NBA. David Lee is the only guy I can bring myself to root for on the Knicks.
If the Knicks could get Dirk, it might actually give me two players I can root for on my team. Seems too good to be true though and that's not even considering if the Knicks have what it takes to get him.
YanksFan1992
06-26-08, 03:02 PM
Ron Artest has opted to become a free agent according to the New York Post.
YanksFan1992
06-26-08, 03:35 PM
Jermaine O'Neal has confirmed that he's been traded to Toronto.
http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=241721&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main
chanman7483
06-26-08, 04:08 PM
Jermaine O'Neal has confirmed that he's been traded to Toronto.
http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=241721&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_main
Great move by Toronto. With TJ Ford's constant health issues(not necessarily his fault), and Calderon's emergence, this was the obvious move. I hate Jermaine O'Neal's game, but this move is good for him. I think he was looked at to be The Man in Indiana, and he's just not that talented. This will let him settle into a second banana or even third banana, and focus on defense and rebounding and blocking shots. This really makes Toronto A LOT better.
YanksFan1992
06-26-08, 04:19 PM
Great move by Toronto. With TJ Ford's constant health issues(not necessarily his fault), and Calderon's emergence, this was the obvious move. I hate Jermaine O'Neal's game, but this move is good for him. I think he was looked at to be The Man in Indiana, and he's just not that talented. This will let him settle into a second banana or even third banana, and focus on defense and rebounding and blocking shots. This really makes Toronto A LOT better.
I agree, they should be a lot of trouble in next year's playoffs for the rest of the East.
BroadwayBomber55
06-27-08, 03:41 PM
Great move by Toronto. With TJ Ford's constant health issues(not necessarily his fault), and Calderon's emergence, this was the obvious move. I hate Jermaine O'Neal's game, but this move is good for him. I think he was looked at to be The Man in Indiana, and he's just not that talented. This will let him settle into a second banana or even third banana, and focus on defense and rebounding and blocking shots. This really makes Toronto A LOT better.
Agreed.
Jermaine O'Neal and Chris Bosh, two very good rebounders in the frontcourt.
Andrea Bargnani to the bench as a backup C?
chanman7483
06-27-08, 05:19 PM
Agreed.
Jermaine O'Neal and Chris Bosh, two very good rebounders in the frontcourt.
Andrea Bargnani to the bench as a backup C?
I haven't seen much form Bargnani but with Jermaine and Bosh backing him up defensively, I think Bargnani could get away with playing the 3. I think his struggles so far in his career have come from playing out of position... he is not a center.
BroadwayBomber55
06-27-08, 08:03 PM
I haven't seen much form Bargnani but with Jermaine and Bosh backing him up defensively, I think Bargnani could get away with playing the 3. I think his struggles so far in his career have come from playing out of position... he is not a center.
In terms of his size, Andrea Bargnani is a power forward, but his shooting skills are like a small forward.
I could also see him play as a 3 or small forward.
Panamaniac42
06-27-08, 08:32 PM
I haven't seen much form Bargnani but with Jermaine and Bosh backing him up defensively, I think Bargnani could get away with playing the 3. I think his struggles so far in his career have come from playing out of position... he is not a center.
Yeah I see Bargnani playing 25-30 mins a night max as a reserve. You gotta figure Jamario Moon will start in the frontcourt with O'Neal/Bosh.
YanksFan1992
07-01-08, 02:24 AM
Some news:
-Baron Davis has opted out of his contract.
-Elton Brand has opted out of his contract.
-Antawn Jamison has signed a 4 year deal deal with Washington.
http://espn.go.com/
BroadwayBomber55
07-01-08, 10:47 AM
Some news:
-Baron Davis has opted out of his contract.
http://espn.go.com/
Baron Davis has a rift with coach Don Nelson for benching him at the end of the season. Monta Ellis is emerging as a star and now, the Warriors have cap room to sign more players to bolster their team.
It's a huge blow for the W's and their lack of urgency to redo his contract cost them, but who wants to pay Baron Davis $17 million?
YanksFan1992
07-01-08, 12:57 PM
Corey Maggette has opted out of his contracted as well.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8301240?MSNHPHMA
YanksFan1992
07-01-08, 01:24 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Headlines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=99062
-Portland has signed Rudy Fernandez
-Toronto has re-signed Jose Calderon
-Ron Artest has decided to stay with Sacramento for another year.
YanksFan1992
07-02-08, 07:03 AM
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/headlines.aspx?sport=NBA
-Baron Davis has signed with the LA Clippers.
-Beno Udrih has signed a 5 year deal with Sacramento.
-Chris Paul to extend his contract 4-5 more years.
YanksFan1992
07-02-08, 07:20 AM
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/headlines.aspx?sport=NBA
-Baron Davis has signed with the LA Clippers.
-Beno Udrih has signed a 5 year deal with Sacramento.
-Chris Paul to extend his contract 4-5 more years.
Davis has signed a 5 year deal with LA according to ESPN.
Huge move and instantly puts the Clippers into the running for the 6-8 seeds in my opinion.
djhitman01
07-02-08, 08:20 AM
Incredible story about Len Bias on ESPN's website:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=bias
Incredible isn't it? I would have loved to been a fly on that wall in that dorm room that night. These guys wern't doing lines of coke they were doing mounds:eek: Sad.... but as a former user you don't think about how coke can kill you but rather how horny and hyper it makes you. People love to talk about how cocaine makes you feel great, what people should really talk about is when the affects wear off, how crazy your mind gets, nose pains and bleeds and severe paranoia and how dehydrated your body gets.
YanksFan1992
07-02-08, 01:42 PM
A decision on the Sonics future is to be made in a little more than 4 hours.
I'll be sleeping at the time but here's hoping the Sonics stay. :gulp:
yankeesAZ
07-02-08, 09:06 PM
A decision on the Sonics future is to be made in a little more than 4 hours.
I'll be sleeping at the time but here's hoping the Sonics stay. :gulp:
They are gone. $45M settlement reached. Seattle keeps the name and records. Moving trucks arrive tomorrow.
BroadwayBomber55
07-02-08, 09:22 PM
They are gone. $45M settlement reached. Seattle keeps the name and records. Moving trucks arrive tomorrow.
Props to the NBA for letting Seattle to keep the Sonics name and records.
I hope the NBA adds two more teams including the new-old Sonics to make it a 32-team league.
26 and counting
07-02-08, 10:26 PM
Any idea on what Oklahoma City's nickname will be?
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
07-02-08, 10:27 PM
So, any idea if there will be a new SuperSonics franchise, and if so, when?
Hopefully they don't have a 5 year wait like the Browns.
NYYRules#1
07-02-08, 11:27 PM
I'm disappointed - I'm not a fan of having a team in Oklahoma City, and I don't want the NBA to expand even more, although Seattle should have a team.
I just wish they'd get rid of the Sonics identity - I've always hated it. I know there's history behind it, but it's a really bad name for a team and they've always had terrible logos and color schemes.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
07-02-08, 11:40 PM
I'm disappointed - I'm not a fan of having a team in Oklahoma City, and I don't want the NBA to expand even more, although Seattle should have a team.
I just wish they'd get rid of the Sonics identity - I've always hated it. I know there's history behind it, but it's a really bad name for a team and they've always had terrible logos and color schemes.
Would you be in favor of an expansion team for SEA if no team moves there?
yankeesAZ
07-02-08, 11:54 PM
Any idea on what Oklahoma City's nickname will be?
"The Cowpies"
YanksFan1992
07-03-08, 12:31 AM
Props to the NBA for letting Seattle to keep the Sonics name and records.
I hope the NBA adds two more teams including the new-old Sonics to make it a 32-team league.
I find it hard to give the NBA any "props" over this whole situation to be honest.
YanksFan1992
07-03-08, 12:37 AM
I am actually livid right now. :enraged:
I am mad at the NBA for letting this whole thing happen, the city for selling out, Schultz for selling the team, but most of all Clay Bennett. :mad:
Go **** yourself clay clay and enjoy having an NBA team that goes under in 10 years.
It's also said that they are moving one of the franchises that actually has a legacy in a league full of very little.
I am tired of this league, this commissioner, the flopping and this is the turning point. :mad:
Clay Bennett would be smart to never return to Seattle.
yankeesAZ
07-03-08, 12:48 AM
I actually livid right now. :enraged:
I am mad at the NBA for letting this whole thing happen, the city for selling out, Schultz for selling the team, but most of all Clay Bennett. :mad:
Go **** yourself clay clay and enjoy having an NBA team that goes under in 10 years.
It's also said that they are moving one of the franchises that actually has a legacy in a league full of very little.
I am tired of this league, this commissioner, the flopping and this is the turning point. Until a team returns to Seattle I will not watch the NBA or buy a single piece of merchandise with an NBA or NBA team logo.
Clay Bennett would be smart not to never to return to Seattle.
Truth be told. I went to one game in my 3+ years of living here. I don't watch much NBA since Jordan retired anyway. So personally I will not miss having an NBA team here much.
That said, this whole thing was a screwjob from day one.
NYYRules#1
07-03-08, 12:55 AM
Would you be in favor of an expansion team for SEA if no team moves there?
I suppose, since there's no way cities like Memphis, Charlotte, OKC, etc., should have teams without one being in Seattle (especially considering Vancouver is long gone). I'd like to see a struggling team move to Seattle, but if they need to do an expansion, Seattle and maybe Cincinnati should get teams. 32 teams is probably manageable in the NBA, although not ideal, IMO.
yankeesAZ
07-03-08, 10:58 AM
I suppose, since there's no way cities like Memphis, Charlotte, OKC, etc., should have teams without one being in Seattle (especially considering Vancouver is long gone). I'd like to see a struggling team move to Seattle, but if they need to do an expansion, Seattle and maybe Cincinnati should get teams. 32 teams is probably manageable in the NBA, although not ideal, IMO.
I doubt Seattle gets another team. No one here can get a real plan going for an new or renovated arena. While the settlement talked about the "possibility" of a team coming here, David Stern has said repeatedly that if we lose this team, the chances of getting another one are slim at best.
Yes, yesterday he said something slightly different, but for the most part he has been consistent with saying Seattle will not get another team.
Seattle lost is leverage when they took the $45M yesterday. Had they held out and used the next two lame duck years as leverage they perhaps could have negotiated a "Cleveland Browns-like" settlement.
Don't blame the city for not taking the money as they could have wound up with nothing. However if they really wanted to keep the team here then they should have held out and rolled the dice.
Personally, I'd rather see an NHL team come here.
26 and counting
07-03-08, 07:57 PM
When the NBA expands, the two new franchises will be Seattle and...
Hartford.:D
YanksFan1992
07-04-08, 01:39 AM
Arenas has re-signed with Washington.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3473164
Brandon
07-12-08, 11:06 PM
Get ready Eastern Conference. For the first time in two and a half years, Jermaine O'Neal is 100% healthy, and even worse, he's playing alongside Chris Bosh. *does an evil laugh*
YanksFan1992
07-20-08, 05:44 PM
http://www.koco.com/sports/16925692/detail.htmlhttp://www.koco.com/sports/16925692/detail.html
The OKC NBA team will be named the "Thunder."
:roflmao:
So stealing a team from a city where the basketball teams were named "Storm and "Supersonics," they decided to name the new team after another weather pattern. Real creative.
I hope Trenton sue their pants off! http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u195/Tabata_2007/Others/mad.gif
Has anything big happen in the NBA of late? Ok, just checking.
chanman7483
07-30-08, 08:30 AM
Has anything big happen in the NBA of late? Ok, just checking.
Artest to the Rockets for Bobby Jackson and a pick.
No clue what the Kings were thinking - they could've gotten so much more than Bobby freakin Jackson
xenochimera
07-30-08, 08:47 AM
Artest to the Rockets for Bobby Jackson and a pick.
No clue what the Kings were thinking - they could've gotten so much more than Bobby freakin Jackson
HOLY ................, did not see that coming...go rockets!
hey, if the lakers got pau gasol for a bag of chips.....
Sneaking in just under the wire, Josh Howard wins the butt-hole of the summer award.
In a video posted on YouTube, Howard is shown on a football field at a charity flag football game. As the national anthem plays in the background, Howard approaches a camera and says: “‘The Star Spangled Banner’ is going on right now. I don’t even celebrate that (expletive). I’m black.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-mavericks-howard&prov=ap&type=lgns
Probably what you'd expect from someone who scored "somewhere in the 500s" on his SAT
Panamaniac42
09-19-08, 10:09 AM
Sneaking in just under the wire, Josh Howard wins the butt-hole of the summer award.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-mavericks-howard&prov=ap&type=lgns
Probably what you'd expect from someone who scored "somewhere in the 500s" on his SAT
Howard's an idiot but these people writing Cuban are disgusting:
http://blogmaverick.com/2008/09/18/thanks-for-the-advice-on-josh/
Howard's an idiot but these people writing Cuban are disgusting:
http://blogmaverick.com/2008/09/18/thanks-for-the-advice-on-josh/
Cuban is a doofus. Some of the comments are brainless, racist trash but there are a number of e-mails that are polite and thoughtful.
Cuban's hands-on approach may be refreshing to some but it doesn't negate the fact that he is a sleazy ego-maniac. I really hope they throw the book at Howard.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
09-20-08, 12:14 AM
really hope they throw the book at Howard.
Who? The NBA? He hasn't done anything "wrong" per se.
Who? The NBA? He hasn't done anything "wrong" per se.
The Mavs front office. Fine him $100,000 and give the money to charity and then force him to visit VA hospitals to learn a little bit about respecting your country.
YanksFan1992
10-28-08, 06:08 PM
Well the season's starting tonight.
After the whole Sonics debacle and with the way the Knicks are playing, I'll be mostly staying away from the league for now, but in addition to the Knicks I would like to see Brandon Roy's Blazers do well.
Leon Powe, I think I love you.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
10-28-08, 11:43 PM
Greg Oden hurt his foot and hasn't played since halftime. X-Rays are pending.
Greg Oden hurt his foot and hasn't played since halftime. X-Rays are pending.
Poor kid should have become a dentist. :(
b_joseph
10-29-08, 12:10 AM
Steady start for the Lakers. Kobe picked his spots and then decided to turn it on for the 3rd quarter.
1-0
b_joseph
10-29-08, 12:11 AM
Greg Oden hurt his foot and hasn't played since halftime. X-Rays are pending.MRI tomorrow apparently.
Greg Oden hurt his foot and hasn't played since halftime. X-Rays are pending.
That really sucks. I'm sure it's nothing real serious but talk about a rough start to a NBA career.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
10-29-08, 03:34 AM
Sources say that the 2010 NBA All-Star game will be held at the new Cowboys Stadium.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3670006
Interesting. This would be the second time the All-Star game would be held in a non-NBA venue. Imagine how much money they'll make selling out an 80,000 seat venue? I guess Stern took a cue from the NCAA. The game was held at the Alamodome in the mid-90s (I think), but it WAS the home of the Spurs.
RhodyYanksFan
10-29-08, 10:41 AM
Sources say that the 2010 NBA All-Star game will be held at the new Cowboys Stadium.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3670006
Interesting. This would be the second time the All-Star game would be held in a non-NBA venue. Imagine how much money they'll make selling out an 80,000 seat venue? I guess Stern took a cue from the NCAA. The game was held at the Alamodome in the mid-90s (I think), but it WAS the home of the Spurs.
I think that stadium is set to hold about 100,000 for football so they could probably add at least 5k floor seats since a court is much smaller then a field.
Oh, and it is sad, but :lol: at Oden and Portland.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
10-30-08, 12:16 AM
Oden is out 2-4 weeks.
jlw1980
10-30-08, 01:26 AM
I didn't know anybody still watched the NBA. :lol:
b_joseph
10-30-08, 06:08 AM
I didn't know anybody still watched the NBA. :lol:More people watched the NBA Finals compared to the ratings for the World Series.
Oh and another steady win for the Lakers. 2-0.
RhodyYanksFan
10-30-08, 06:37 AM
More people watched the NBA Finals compared to the ratings for the World Series.
That's sad.
Lakers agree to extension with Bynum
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers signed Andrew Bynum to a contract extension Thursday, removing the possibility the 21-year-old center would become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We're extremely happy to have signed Andrew to this extension, which will secure his immediate future with the franchise," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "Andrew has shown a vast array of skills for a player his size and if he continues to stay dedicated and work hard to improve, he has an excellent chance to develop into one of the top players in the NBA."
Bynum, the 10th overall pick in the 2005 draft, will make $2.8 million this season. If an agreement hadn't been reached by Friday, the Lakers wouldn't have been able to negotiate with him until after the season and he would have become an unrestricted free agent.
Link. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/basketball/nba/10/30/bynum.extension.ap/index.html)
b_joseph
10-30-08, 08:44 PM
From what I read earlier. It is 3 years with a team option for a 4th year but that could have changed from this morning.
Now we just have to sort out Kobe's contract when he opts out next summer. And Odom will definitely have to take a pay cut next summer.
Who doesn't love the way Lamar Odom finds the open man?
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YanksFan1992
11-01-08, 10:04 AM
Brandon Roy is one heck of a player.
I realize if Oden works out they'll still be very good, but with Durant the Blazers would be almost unstoppable.
b_joseph
11-01-08, 10:48 PM
Good win in Denver. Kobe was Kobe down the stretch... 3-0.
The Celtics turned in the most lackadaisical and unfocused performance I've seen from them since KG arrived in a loss to Indiana tonight.
7 or 8 walking calls, turnovers galore, late defensive help, weak work on the boards, etc. They were sleepwalking all night long and richly deserved to lose. If an embarrassing loss like that one doesn't wake the team up, then nothing will.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
11-02-08, 01:25 AM
The Celtics turned in the most lackadaisical and unfocused performance I've seen from them since KG arrived in a loss to Indiana tonight.
7 or 8 walking calls, turnovers galore, late defensive help, weak work on the boards, etc. They were sleepwalking all night long and richly deserved to lose. If an embarrassing loss like that one doesn't wake the team up, then nothing will.
They'll go to the Finals again if they can avoid winning-induced apathy.
26 and counting
11-02-08, 07:26 AM
It's only the 2nd or 3rd game of the season for the Celtics. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
It's only the 2nd or 3rd game of the season for the Celtics. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Yeah, it's much too early to worry. But it was ugly enough to merit comment. Seriously, I saw just about every game last year, and there was not a single game in which they looked so unfocused and disjointed. It didn't much matter who was on the floor -- it was just 5 clumsy guys randomly stumbling around the floor pretty much the entire game.
dabomb2045
11-02-08, 07:51 PM
Unless Cleveland pulls off some big trade to get LeBron help (unlikely)...the Celtics will get to the Finals again.
And I think they'll see LA again. My hatred for Kobe isnt there right now due to his great play in helping us win gold in the Olympics...but I'm sure it will return as the season continues.
b_joseph
11-03-08, 04:44 AM
Why the hate? Appreciate an All Time player while he is still around :)
THEBOSS84
11-03-08, 10:33 AM
Billups and Mcdyess were just traded for Allen Iverson...
dabomb2045
11-03-08, 10:36 AM
Why the hate? Appreciate an All Time player while he is still around :)
Cuz...its Kobe...and he plays on the Lakers ;)
Just like in the 90s...the hate was for Jordan...and cuz he played on the Bulls
dabomb2045
11-03-08, 10:37 AM
Billups and Mcdyess were just traded for Allen Iverson...
Whoa.....thats a rather interesting deal
THEBOSS84
11-03-08, 10:38 AM
The Pistons have reached a tentative agreement with the Nuggets to trade Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess in exchange for Allen Iverson.
That would solve the Nuggets' point guard problems and Iverson is clearly not happy in Detroit. Neither player attended today's shootaround, and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says the deal could be completed any minute. The big question is whether Iverson plays point guard or shooting guard in Detroit. If he plays the 2, Rip Hamilton's status becomes a question mark and Rodney Stuckey might be the big winner. And if he plays point, Stuckey will continue to come off the bench. Iverson has been walking through the motions in Denver, so this news is not all that surprising. Nov. 3 - 11:13 am
http://rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NBA&hl=102122
YanksFan1992
11-03-08, 10:39 AM
What. :eek:
RhodyYanksFan
11-03-08, 11:11 AM
Does this say more about Iverson or Billups trade value?
Maynerd
11-03-08, 11:29 AM
Does this say more about Iverson or Billups trade value?Neither. It has everything to do with Iverson being a punk and deciding he didn't want to play for Denver anymore. He basically "pulled a Manny."
YanksFan1992
11-03-08, 11:31 AM
Neither. It has everything to do with Iverson being a punk and deciding he didn't want to play for Denver anymore. He basically "pulled a Manny."
I really think this trade significantly improves both teams. I can see Detroit being a challenge for Boston, and Denver could make a run in the playoffs as well.
YanksFan1992
11-03-08, 01:15 PM
The trade's official.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3679931
b_joseph
11-03-08, 01:16 PM
Bad trade for Detroit. Billups was really needed for his man defense on that team and Iverson plays no defense at all.
For Denver, I dont think the deal makes them that much better than they were yesterday.
It looks like both teams just wanted to shake things up a bit.
Rockets are taking it to the house this year.
BroadwayBomber55
11-03-08, 02:45 PM
I really think this trade significantly improves both teams. I can see Detroit being a challenge for Boston, and Denver could make a run in the playoffs as well.
I don't think so YF1992.
I think this trade helps the Denver Nuggets more because Chauncey Billups brings them defense and Antonio McDyess, if he can recapture his Denver form in the 1990s, can fill the void when Marcus Camby went to the L.A. Clippers.
Also, that will make J.R. Smith a starter now.
YanksFan1992
11-03-08, 02:48 PM
I don't think so YF1992.
I think this trade helps the Denver Nuggets more because Chauncey Billups brings them defense and Antonio McDyess, if he can recapture his Denver form in the 1990s, can fill the void when Marcus Camby went to the L.A. Clippers.
Also, that will make J.R. Smith a starter now.
But now Detroit can put Stuckey in their starting lineup as well, and they can have Iverson at his true position, the 2 guard. I don't think Detroit had a shot to be Boston without Iverson, but with him, they just might be able to knock them off.
BroadwayBomber55
11-03-08, 03:14 PM
But now Detroit can put Stuckey in their starting lineup as well, and they can have Iverson at his true position, the 2 guard. I don't think Detroit had a shot to be Boston without Iverson, but with him, they just might be able to.
I'm not counting out the Detroit Pistons, but do you really think the Pistons can beat the Boston Celtics, despite having a bench disadvantage?
I believe the Celtics are still deeper than the Pistons.
YanksFan1992
11-03-08, 03:30 PM
I'm not counting out the Detroit Pistons, but do you really think the Pistons can beat the Boston Celtics, despite having a bench disadvantage?
I believe the Celtics are still deeper than the Pistons.
I definitely do not think Detroit would win a playoff series against them, but they have a better chance with Iverson than with Billups if you ask me.
It's a good trade for both of these two teams.
Denver - the history has already proven this team will not go far in the playoffs as long as both of AI and Carmelo on this team, and one of the main reason is that this team does not play defense at all. As we all know, it's about defense in the playoffs, and defense wins championship.
Billups is a perfect ideal PG for this Denver team, he will run their offense, and let Carmelo do his things, meanwhile, he's a above average 3pt shooter, and capable of knocking down 3s. Last but not least, he can still penetrate and create shots for his teammmates, such as J.R smith, and K-mart.
Offensivly this team might not score as many as last season, but personally I do think this team is better than last year's team. And they're in the same class of the 2nd level teams in the west, like San Antonio, Phoneix, Portland, and Dallas.
Detroit - Joe Dumas has promised the people in Detroit that he would make some changes during the offseason, 1st the Tmac Rumor, 2nd the Carmelo Rumor, and now finally they are getting Allen Iverson. This is another good move by Joe Dumas, reason being,
in this off season, some teams in the east has made some excellent moves to improve themselves, CAVS, 76ERS, and RAPTORS. In order for the Pistons to have a chance go deep in the playoffs, they know this team is not good enough, because from last couple of years, they didn't have enough offense power to stay with Celtics, or even the CAVS.
The best thing of this move is the cap situation for the Pistons in next year, with AI is getting off the book, as well as R. Wallace's contract is coming to end this season. They really have some cap room to sign somebody in the upcoming off season. Their young bench is getting better as the season comes along, Stuckey, Amir Johnson, and Jason Maxiell. Now they are able to compete with anyone in the east, maybe except for Boston.
With all that being said, these two teams have made a right move by swapping these two players.
This deal indicates two things are true about the Pistons:
They have a lot of faith in Stuckey
They don't pay any attention to John Hollinger, who featured AI prominently on this year's "All-Decline Team (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=All-Decline-Team-081031)"
Given that assessment of AI's value going forward, it's no surprise that Hollinger counts this deal as a clear win (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=IversonTrade-Nuggets-081103) for Denver.
I think Stuckey looks like a promising player... and apparently so does Dumars. I still think Billups is a premier PG in the NBA... Denver got a lot better in this deal. Carmelo will benefit greatly with the point guard play of Billups
Ron Artest is a nutjob. Very good player. But crazy. He's one of those love him on your team/hate him when you play him players.
Panamaniac42
11-04-08, 11:29 PM
Ron Artest is a nutjob. Very good player. But crazy. He's one of those love him on your team/hate him when you play him players.
I'd kill to change Knicks history and have those assclowns draft him. Whether he'd still be with the NYK is debateable of course :lol:.
They were frightened that halftime as Artest stood about eight feet from the wall of the visitors' locker room. There was a bench for the players to sit on and a wall behind. Artest stood erect, his face a mask of anger with the piercing, hateful look of someone seeking revenge. It became sort of a dodge ball game, though Artest's teammates were afraid to move. Artest wound up like Bob Gibson and hurled the ball full speed against the wall, about four inches over the heads of his teammates. Again and again, catching the ball, whipping it back. Thump, thump, thump. No one said anything. It went on throughout the entire halftime.
b_joseph
11-09-08, 11:01 PM
Damn, we blew out Houston. Lakers mean business this year.
dabomb2045
11-09-08, 11:03 PM
Damn, we blew out Houston. Lakers mean business this year.
Lakers are winning it all this year....I called this before the season but I'll say it here in this thread as well
I feel the Lakers have too much depth and length on the boards for everyone else to be honest. Still a long, long way to go in the season though but if they stay healthy, I don't think anyone can stop them imo.
Wild game in Boston tonight. Kendrick Perkins and Jermaine O'Neal get double technicals after a staredown, Garnett and Jose Calderon have a little incident (after hitting a bucket Garnett stayed to cover Calderon who was getting the ball and claps in his face and follows him up the court), Raptors blow a 16-point lead and after starting the game 2-12, Pierce goes 8 of 10 the rest of the way and ends up with 36. Anthony Parker and Jason Kapono came up with some huge 3-pointers as the shot clock was going down. Crazy game.
b_joseph
11-11-08, 10:07 PM
We turn up...we run around..we win..blah blah blah
But that guy Trevor Ariza. OH MY, that fella is going to be special one day. Why the Knicks let him go I will never know.
I never thought I would ever watch a player wear Lakers on his chest and be more athletic than Kobe.
YanksFan1992
11-11-08, 10:10 PM
We turn up...we run around..we win..blah blah blah
But that guy Trevor Ariza. OH MY, that fella is going to be special one day. Why the Knicks let him go I will never know.
I never thought I would ever watch a player wear Lakers on his chest and be more athletic than Kobe.
Because they're the Knicks. :(
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
11-12-08, 03:35 AM
Why the Knicks let him go I will never know.
Because they are the Knicks.
YanksFan1992
11-12-08, 05:56 PM
Because they are the Knicks.
Plagiarizing again, Ryan?
YanksFan1992
11-12-08, 09:13 PM
Seems like the Hawks are for real.
99-97 Celtics over Atlanta with a minute to play.
YanksFan1992
11-12-08, 09:19 PM
Marvin Williams just nailed a 3 with 7 seconds left.
102-101 Atlanta.
YanksFan1992
11-12-08, 09:20 PM
And Pierce comes right back with a deep 2 to give the Celtics the lead. :doh:
YanksFan1992
11-12-08, 09:21 PM
Celtics win, but the Hawks are definitely for real.
Paul Pierce is the Truth.
xenochimera
11-13-08, 07:07 AM
KG is a classless punk.
Atlanta shot the lights out from the perimeter all night long: 13-22 (59%) in threes. Their bigs got into deep foul trouble early (Horford had 5 fouls in something like 15 minutes) -- halfway into the 4th quarter, everyone on the Hawk roster taller than 6'7" had at least 4. But still the Celtics kept settling for long jumpers. If they'd pounded the ball inside throughout the 4th quarter, they'd have either gone to the line and half of Atlanta's team would have fouled out, or they'd have had easy finishes at the hoop because the bigs would have been afraid to touch them. Either way, they'd have been able to pull away. Strangely coached game, and the C's were lucky to pull that one out. When a team drills so many treys, you expect them to win.
THEBOSS84
11-13-08, 08:59 AM
Does anyone think that Marvin Williams will amount to anything?
YanksFan1992
11-13-08, 09:20 AM
Does anyone think that Marvin Williams will amount to anything?
I do.
He was very unpolished coming out of that 1 year at UNC, so I think if he can keep developing he should be a good player for the foreseeable future.
chanman7483
11-13-08, 09:28 AM
Celtics win, but the Hawks are definitely for real.
Esp when Josh Smith comes back... watch out NBA. I really like what I'm seeing from Marvin Williams. Even in today's NBA which has tons of freaks of nature, he has a great combination of size, speed, and shooting ability that should make him something special to watch.
BroadwayBomber55
11-13-08, 12:11 PM
Esp when Josh Smith comes back... watch out NBA. I really like what I'm seeing from Marvin Williams. Even in today's NBA which has tons of freaks of nature, he has a great combination of size, speed, and shooting ability that should make him something special to watch.
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson says that Josh Smith's ankle has improved
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/hawks/stories/2008/11/12/atlanta_hawks_report.html
b_joseph
11-13-08, 05:21 PM
Does anyone think that Marvin Williams will amount to anything?Nah...all hype and projection. Happens all the time in the NBA where players get taken because of their body.
dabomb2045
11-13-08, 05:40 PM
I do.
He was very unpolished coming out of that 1 year at UNC, so I think if he can keep developing he should be a good player for the foreseeable future.
I agree. I'm a UNC fan so I saw Williams play alot in his one year....so much talent but was very raw. Definetly shouldnt have left college as early as he did. I kinda figured he would struggle to find himself in the NBA for awhile because his game just needed alot of refining, but the talent and skills were always there.
chanman7483
11-17-08, 08:36 AM
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/55487/20081117/cuban_kidd_harris_a_win_win_trade/
http://www.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Kidd_Jason_dal.jpg Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says that the trade with the Nets that sent Jason Kidd to Dallas in exchange for Devin Harris was 'a win-win trade'.
"I'm happy for Devin," Cuban said. "It is what it is. Jason Kidd has been our best player by far. There's no question about. It's a win-win. J-Kidd has just been phenomenal, so it’s been a win-win trade."
Keep telling yourself that, Cuban.. :lol:
Devin Harris so far this season.. 23 PPG, 6 assists and a bright future ahead of him
Very slow Monday.. was looking over jason Kidd's stats from a few playoffs back.. he had a 16 point, 19 assist, 16 rebound game...
The SEC just charged Mark Cuban with insider trading
chanman7483
11-17-08, 11:18 AM
The SEC just charged Mark Cuban with insider trading
Was about to post that.. here is the link: http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/17/news/newsmakers/cuban_insider_trading/index.htm
Was about to post that.. here is the link: http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/17/news/newsmakers/cuban_insider_trading/index.htm
Doesn't look like a criminal charge will be filed which is surprising
chanman7483
11-20-08, 08:33 AM
They all laughed at me. I took Danny Granger in my fantasy bball draft w/ the 11th pick of the 1st round.
All he's done this season is put up 25 ppg, hit 2.5 3's per game, and over a block and steal per game with good rebounding numbers on his way to the #4 spot in all of Yahoo sports.
Who's laughing now b*tches!!!
chanman7483
11-20-08, 11:13 PM
PHX looks terrible... the shaq trade completely ruined what was the Suns.
b_joseph
11-21-08, 12:11 AM
That was quite easy. If we would have entered the building vs Detroit, we'd still be undefeated.
Oh well, moving on.
Panamaniac42
11-21-08, 01:37 AM
PHX looks terrible... the shaq trade completely ruined what was the Suns.
Kind of like the basketball equivalent of us trading for Randy Johnson. Not quite the same, but just a desperate trade for a past-his-prime HOFer.
The window on PHX is closing.
Some pretty nice statement wins from the C's and Lakers tonight.
b_joseph
11-21-08, 07:25 AM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/tweeeeee/animated%20gifs/111108-mavericks-sasha-divx.gif
Poor Sasha. The machine can shoot but he sure as hell cant take a bump from Ariza.
Some pretty nice statement wins from the C's and Lakers tonight.Clearly the two best teams. There are some other good teams, but they are both on missions again this year.
YanksFan1992
11-27-08, 10:17 AM
The OKC Thunder are 1-15. :roflmao:
chanman7483
11-27-08, 10:03 PM
The window on PHX is closed.
Fixed that for you.
BroadwayBomber55
11-28-08, 04:47 PM
Kind of like the basketball equivalent of us trading for Randy Johnson. Not quite the same, but just a desperate trade for a past-his-prime HOFer.
The window on PHX is closing.
I say the Shaq trade completely shut PHX's window.
BroadwayBomber55
11-28-08, 04:50 PM
Blazers discussing trade for Grizzlies’ Conley?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ArVJmKDVqIiAm_V6.gyyMx45nYcB?slug=ys-conleyoutlaw112808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
The Memphis Grizzlies got hosed on the Pau Gasol trade. They might get hosed again if they trade Mike Conley in my mind.
BroadwayBomber55
11-28-08, 04:53 PM
The OKC Thunder are 1-15. :roflmao:
I like to see the OKC Thunder go 1-81.
YanksFan1992
11-28-08, 08:38 PM
Dwyane Wade is just an incredible player.
To think that him, LeBron and Bosh will all be available at the same time...wow.
BroadwayBomber55
11-28-08, 10:55 PM
Dwyane Wade is just an incredible player.
To think that him, LeBron and Bosh will all be available at the same time...wow.
I say that Joe Dumars wants to atone for his blunder with Darko Milicic by signing Bron Bron.
YanksFan1992
11-28-08, 11:06 PM
I like to see the OKC Thunder go 1-71.
I assume you mean 1-81, right? ;) And they're now a fifth of the way there.
BroadwayBomber55
11-28-08, 11:12 PM
I assume you mean 1-81, right? ;) And they're now a fifth of the way there.
That's what I meant.
YF1992 for Sonics owner in Seattle! :)
First game back for the Sonics: Sonics vs. OKC Thunder.
YanksFan1992
11-28-08, 11:23 PM
That's what I meant.
YF1992 for Sonics owner in Seattle! :)
First game back for the Sonics: Sonics vs. OKC Thunder.
I'd think I'd settle for Chris Paul and the Hornets. :D
chanman7483
11-29-08, 11:02 AM
How is Jermaine O'Neal shooting 41% from the field? I always knew the guy was bad and extremely overrated, but damn.
chanman7483
11-30-08, 09:04 PM
Devin Harris just broke Grant Hill's ankles. He is too sick.
CptCrunch
11-30-08, 10:53 PM
Devin Harris just broke Grant Hill's ankles. He is too sick.
Sick night overall for Harris. 47-7-8, wow.
YanksFan1992
11-30-08, 11:07 PM
Sick night overall for Harris. 47-7-8, wow.
And New Jersey got two first round draft picks in that trade as well. :roflmao:
Phil Jackson is pretty funny, although he may have been serious with this quote:
"Somebody put in the paper that Kobe needed 38 points tonight to be the youngest player to ever reach that particular thing. I mean, that was like putting a carrot in front of a donkey," Jackson said about an hour before tipoff. "That could really mess up the game for us tonight."
hahaha a carrot in front of a donkey
Kobe needed 38 to get 22,000 pts 1 day faster than Wilt Chamberlain. He ended up playing a smart game, going 9-14 for 23 with 7 assists
chanman7483
12-01-08, 10:00 AM
Phil Jackson is pretty funny, although he may have been serious with this quote:
"Somebody put in the paper that Kobe needed 38 points tonight to be the youngest player to ever reach that particular thing. I mean, that was like putting a carrot in front of a donkey," Jackson said about an hour before tipoff. "That could really mess up the game for us tonight."
hahaha a carrot in front of a donkey
Kobe needed 38 to get 22,000 pts 1 day faster than Wilt Chamberlain. He ended up playing a smart game, going 9-14 for 23 with 7 assists
Kobe 'maturing' is horrible for my fantasy team. I need him to start jacking up 30 shots per game again, but then again, it is nice to see him putting the team and winning first these days.
ToneinTO
12-01-08, 03:47 PM
But that guy Trevor Ariza. OH MY, that fella is going to be special one day. Why the Knicks let him go I will never know.
I remember watching Ariza as a rookie and thinking "this kid is going to be special." I never understood why the Knicks let him go either, but when you look at how they've operated over the past few years, it's not surprising.
b_joseph
12-01-08, 04:00 PM
Kobe 'maturing' is horrible for my fantasy team. I need him to start jacking up 30 shots per game again, but then again, it is nice to see him putting the team and winning first these days.He only ever shot a ton of times because the team was awful.
He has always played a smart game when his team has been championship caliber.
b_joseph
12-02-08, 08:36 PM
Well, my boys are still not playing the kind of defense required to beat Boston in June.
Very disappointing that for all the talk about defense, the team very rarely plays it.
The Celtics and Lakers have each lost 2 games.
The Celtics lost on the road to the Pacers and at home against the new look Nuggets on Nov. 14th.
The Lakers lost at home against the new look Pistons on Nov. 14th and on the road to the Pacers.
The game on Christmas may end in a tie.
BroadwayBomber55
12-03-08, 04:43 PM
The Toronto Raptors fire head coach Sam Mitchell
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AuK3acQiePOrGAYrJyGncvY5nYcB?slug=ys-mitchellraptors120308&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
dabomb2045
12-03-08, 06:38 PM
Well, my boys are still not playing the kind of defense required to beat Boston in June.
Very disappointing that for all the talk about defense, the team very rarely plays it.
"my boys"? why do you never talk this way about the Giants and Yanks....but only the Lakers? ;)
Rajon Rondo having himself a game tonight. 10 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast at the half
b_joseph
12-03-08, 08:24 PM
"my boys"? why do you never talk this way about the Giants and Yanks....but only the Lakers? ;)The Giants and Yankees are my brothers. The Lakers, they are my children :).
I hate the East coast road trips. Watching 2 games at once is annoying.
Rajon Rondo having himself a game tonight. 10 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast at the halfFinal line: 16 pts, 13 reb, 17 ast.
Snatch Catch
12-04-08, 11:01 AM
Rodney Rogers is paralyzed from the shoulders down in an ATV accident.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237
I remember watching him at Wake. He was a freaking BEAST.
chanman7483
12-04-08, 11:08 AM
Rodney Rogers is paralyzed from the shoulders down in an ATV accident.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3744237
I remember watching him at Wake. He was a freaking BEAST.
Very sad to see... he was one of the rare big men(at the time) who could shoot it from distance. Seemed like a model character as well, and the article confirms it. Horrible news to hear. Hopefully the rehab center can help him get some mobility back.
chanman7483
12-04-08, 09:46 PM
Suns ripped by the Mavs today, 112-97. Depressing to see these guys playing so bad after watching them be awesome for the past half decade. This walk the ball up and give it to Shaq style is clearly garbage and not going to do any good for them. If random people off the street like me could tell this trade was horrible and would close the window on Phoenix, why didn't Steve Kerr see it? Just goes to show you how dumb some GMs are and what a joke the vast majority of GMs are.
They were loaded at one point, and now they're leaning on the likes of Matt barnes, Grant Hill, and the fork stuck firmly in Grant Hill's back because Shaq's contract is killing them and restricting their ability to spend any amount of $ on players. You've got Barbosa walking the ball up the court pretending to play PG while his bball IQ is that of a rock, Grant Hill spotting up for 3's(ugliest jumpshot ever), and one of the Lopez brothers running around doing whatever Lopez brothers do.
Nice one, Steve.
The 05 Suns were stacked. Nash, Johnson, Richardson, Marion and Amare. Nash was 30 and everyone else was 26 or younger. They could have built something with that core but broke it up for some reason.
The 05 Suns were stacked. Nash, Johnson, Richardson, Marion and Amare. Nash was 30 and everyone else was 26 or younger. They could have built something with that core but broke it up for some reason.
Robert Sarver is probably that reason.
chanman7483
12-04-08, 11:24 PM
The 05 Suns were stacked. Nash, Johnson, Richardson, Marion and Amare. Nash was 30 and everyone else was 26 or younger. They could have built something with that core but broke it up for some reason.
Hindsight is 20/20, but the Johnson/Diaw trade is turning out to be one of the most lopsided trades in recent memory.
b_joseph
12-05-08, 08:43 PM
The Suns had a real nice window to challenge but their coach never installed a defensive mentality. If you dont install that mentality, then you will never win a ring.
Whenever PHX would get in trouble, D'Antoni would just say ''Run, run and run some more''
Anyways..another sloppy seconds, I mean, another sloppy win tonight. My boys are playing like they are Gods gift to the NBA instead of playing like they are desperate to win the title.
Anyways..another sloppy seconds, I mean, another sloppy win tonight. My boys are playing like they are Gods gift to the NBA instead of playing like they are desperate to win the title.
It's December, not June.
There's really no need to be pedal to the metal this early in the season. Unless you're really hoping the Lakers beat that 72-win record BS?
b_joseph
12-06-08, 04:28 PM
I dont want they guys to be pedal to the metal. But I would like to see them concentrate out there.
We all know that this is one of the most talented teams to be assembled for quite a number of years but you still have to work hard.
YanksFan1992
12-06-08, 11:45 PM
The Thunder are now 2-19. Ahahhahahahahaahaha
AcidLake
12-07-08, 08:48 PM
So... Celtics got themselves a new name in the new Simpsons episode:
Springfield Excitements
dabomb2045
12-07-08, 09:11 PM
The 05 Suns were stacked. Nash, Johnson, Richardson, Marion and Amare. Nash was 30 and everyone else was 26 or younger. They could have built something with that core but broke it up for some reason.
That team was real good, but they were not in the same class as the Spurs team that beat them 4-1 in the West Finals.
The 06-07 Suns was the best team they had in their run. 61-21. Amare fully back from microfracture surgery. Nash still at an MVP level. Barbosa great as the 6th man. Marion being the jack of all trades guy that he is. Bell as the defensive specialist. That team had it all IMO.
They easily beat LA in the 1st round...then ran into a whole slew of bad luck against the Spurs in Round 2. Game 1...Suns are up 2 with 2 mins left--Nash takes a freak elbow to the nose, drawing blood (which the Suns trainers cannot get to stop bleeding) and forcing him to miss three critical possessions in the final 1:30 of the game. Spurs end up winning 111-106. Do the Suns win if Nash doesnt have to miss the end of the game? Nobody knows for sure but they were winning when he left the game.
Game 3...one of the worst officiated games I've ever seen in the NBA, coming in 2nd behind Kings-Lakers Game 6 2002. A game where one of the officials was...the infamous Tim Donaghy. Alot of questionable calls go against the Suns, as well as alot of non-calls that dont go their way. Bill Simmons even wrote an article about this game calling out the refs for the one-sided calls. Spurs win by 7.
Game 4....Suns win a huge game in SA to tie the series 2-2 and steal back homecourt. But then Horry decides to start sh*t and hip check Nash into the scorers table. Stoudemire and Diaw get suspended for being a few steps away from the bench due to the retarded and non-sensical "brawl" rule.
Game 5....a short-handed Suns team with only a 6-man rotation leads the whole way until the last 2 minutes of the game. Spurs win by 3.
Spurs then end up winning a close Game 6 at home to close it out. I still maintain the Suns were the better team in that series and should have won. In retrospect, it turned out to be their best (and last) shot with this Nash/Amare duo.
chanman7483
12-09-08, 12:09 PM
If anyone is wondering what Zach Randolph is up to these days...can you say posterized?
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/1208/nba_g_dhoward_576.jpg
I love the expression of Camy and the guys faces under the rim support... sheer awe. Notice at least 4,5 women who aren't even paying attention.
CptCrunch
12-09-08, 06:21 PM
If anyone is wondering what Zach Randolph is up to these days...can you say posterized?
I love the expression of Camy and the guys faces under the rim support... sheer awe. Notice at least 4,5 women who aren't even paying attention.
:lol: The expression on Camby's face is priceless. Poor Z-Bo.
genius-24
12-10-08, 05:19 AM
Bear my kids dude (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281209005)
chanman7483
12-10-08, 07:06 AM
Bear my kids dude (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281209005)
Some amazing dunks in that game by LBJ... good god. He's going to be nice and rested for later in the season w/ all of these 4th quarters he's sitting out... avg'ing 34 minutes per game
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/12/fullj.1868f3e6d671f56ade3de4f2e9421efd/1868f3e6d671f56ade3de4f2e9421efd-getty-83004857_dlk017_cavs_v_rapt.jpg
Source: Suns get Richardson from Cats
The Phoenix Suns have completed a deal with the Charlotte Bobcats to acquire high-scoring swingman Jason Richardson, according to NBA front-office sources.
The multiplayer deal will require the Suns to part with forward Boris Diaw and defensive ace Raja Bell, two mainstays from the team that averaged 58 wins over the last four seasons under former Suns coach Mike D'Antoni.
The Suns will also receive a future second-round pick from the Bobcats and forward Jared Dudley while sending Sean Singletary to the Bobcats.
Link. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3760914)
chanman7483
12-10-08, 07:30 PM
Link. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3760914)
Huge deal for the Suns, who have been struggling with scoring. They have been lacking a slasher/shooter since Joe Johnson left.
BroadwayBomber55
12-10-08, 07:35 PM
The Thunder are now 2-19. Ahahhahahahahaahaha
I don't think the OKC Thunder will win 10 games this season.
I think they will finish 4-78.
BroadwayBomber55
12-10-08, 07:38 PM
Huge deal for the Suns, who have been struggling with scoring. They have been lacking a slasher/shooter since Joe Johnson left.
J-Rich and Steve Nash could be a pretty good 1-2 punch in the guard slots.
The Suns do need scoring.
Huge deal for the Suns, who have been struggling with scoring. They have been lacking a slasher/shooter since Joe Johnson left.
J-Rich and Steve Nash could be a pretty good 1-2 punch in the guard slots.
The Suns do need scoring.
They also need some defense and most their defense just left town.
genius-24
12-11-08, 06:00 AM
No. They need D'Antoni.
b_joseph
12-11-08, 08:09 AM
No. They need D'Antoni.So they can play no defense and not win a title?
The Suns are hanging on right now and really need to start from scratch. The problem with that is that in 2010, Amare is a free agent and wont re-sign if the team sucks.
chanman7483
12-11-08, 11:27 AM
Saw an interesting stat on sportscenter - When Kobe shoots 20+ shots, Lakers are 4-3. Less than 20 shots, and they are 14-0 or something like that.
BroadwayBomber55
12-13-08, 11:32 AM
No more Mo in Philly: The Philadelphia 76ers fire Maurice Cheeks as coach
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3766766
YanksFan1992
12-13-08, 10:12 PM
The Thunder are now 2-22. :D
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
12-13-08, 11:02 PM
The Thunder are now 2-22. :D
And the Sonics are undefeated!
BroadwayBomber55
12-14-08, 11:08 PM
The Thunder are now 2-22. :D
I was thinking that the OKC Thunder will go 4-78.
Now, I'm thinking 2-80.
YanksFan1992
12-14-08, 11:10 PM
2-23. :gulp:
b_joseph
12-15-08, 09:14 AM
What was once a proud franchise.....Its sad.
YanksFan1992
12-15-08, 05:51 PM
What was once a proud franchise.....Its sad.
Bennett intentionally ran the team into the ground to get them out of Seattle, so he's finally getting his just desserts.
Does anyone else think Nash will be out of Phoenix by the deadline?
RhodyYanksFan
12-16-08, 08:36 AM
What will be higher...number of Thunder wins or Celtics losses?
chanman7483
12-16-08, 08:55 AM
I can't believe Charlotte is starting Raja Bell over DJ Augustin. I thoguht the whole point of the trade was to move Richardson so DJ could start...my fantasy team is not happy about this development. But I think in a week or so, Augustin will have played his way in.
mentalgidget
12-16-08, 10:00 AM
What will be higher...number of Thunder wins or Celtics losses?
Celtics losses... even if the C's set a record, that leaves about 10 or 11 losses. Sadly, i dont think OKC has that many wins in them
No links, but I heard on WEEI that supposedly the Celtics are thinking about bringing Marbury in when/if his situation is resolved. Also, Dikembe Mutombo plans on playing this year and the Celtics are on the short list expected to pursue him.
I'd LOVE Mutombo on the C's.
chanman7483
12-16-08, 12:53 PM
No links, but I heard on WEEI that supposedly the Celtics are thinking about bringing Marbury in when/if his situation is resolved. Also, Dikembe Mutombo plans on playing this year and the Celtics are on the short list expected to pursue him.
I'd LOVE Mutombo on the C's.]
WHere does he fit in, with Big Baby and Perkins playing the C position?
WHere does he fit in, with Big Baby and Perkins playing the C position?He assumes the role that PJ Brown had last year. Once the second half of the season rolls around, they are going to need another big man. Maybe they can convince Brown to come back or sign someone off the street. The Celtics have close to nothing to trade. Might as well grab Mutombo for free.
Big Baby is a decent player. But I wouldn't trust him in the final minutes of a game. They really don't have a true backup C. Their bread and butter is defense, which Mutombo can provide.
Just wanted to add that Perkins is so much better this year. Rondo gets a lot of credit for the improvements he has made, but Perk is right there with him. He's really becoming a beast on the defensive end. I'm not sure exactly what "defensive rating" and "defensive win shares" are on basketball-reference.com but he is 6th in the NBA in both. He's still prone to the stupid fouls but he is legit.
Zippythepinhead
12-16-08, 04:22 PM
He assumes the role that PJ Brown had last year. Once the second half of the season rolls around, they are going to need another big man. Maybe they can convince Brown to come back or sign someone off the street. The Celtics have close to nothing to trade. Might as well grab Mutombo for free.
Big Baby is a decent player. But I wouldn't trust him in the final minutes of a game. They really don't have a true backup C. Their bread and butter is defense, which Mutombo can provide.
This is the crux of it, in my opinion, in inverse order. The Celts use Davis and sometimes Powe to spell Perkins, but neither is a true center, and they tend to give up several inches to opposing centers. Both are strong, and Davis is big, but they simply don't have the height. (Additionally, Perkins is a liability at the line. Mutombo's no Ray Allen, but he'd be better at the line in a tight playoff game.)
YanksFan1992
12-19-08, 10:20 AM
So Brandon Roy is pretty good, eh?
Panamaniac42
12-19-08, 02:49 PM
So Brandon Roy is pretty good, eh?
The Roy for Foye swap is just one of many great moves by Kevin McHale. :uhh:
YanksFan1992
12-19-08, 09:02 PM
Since when did Miami get this good?
dabomb2045
12-19-08, 09:46 PM
Since when did Miami get this good?
They arent. They're only 1 game over .500 in the East. I wouldnt call that good. Its just a matter of D-Wade returning to his old self after a injury-filled "down" 2 seasons.
YanksFan1992
12-19-08, 09:48 PM
The Lakers fall to Miami.
Although they could give Boston a good challenge, I'd have to say that the Celtics are the class of the NBA right now.
b_joseph
12-19-08, 10:01 PM
Nah, I said it weeks ago.
These guys dont have the desperation of a team that wants to win a title. They are one of the most talented teams I have ever seen assembled but dont have anywhere near the heart of focus that is required to win a title right now.
Its embarrassing really.
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 12:27 AM
Nah, I said it weeks ago.
These guys dont have the desperation of a team that wants to win a title. They are one of the most talented teams I have ever seen assembled but dont have anywhere near the heart of focus that is required to win a title right now.
Its embarrassing really.
Who are you talking about?
b_joseph
12-20-08, 07:06 AM
The Thunder
dabomb2045
12-20-08, 02:30 PM
Nah, I said it weeks ago.
These guys dont have the desperation of a team that wants to win a title. They are one of the most talented teams I have ever seen assembled but dont have anywhere near the heart of focus that is required to win a title right now.
Its embarrassing really.
The NBA regular season means very little...the Lakers will coast and win their 60 or so games. And they'll easily be the team to beat out West.
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 02:33 PM
Freaking Toronto, you're not allowed to lose to the Thunder. :mad:
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 02:44 PM
The Thunder
I'll make the question more clear for you: Are you talking about the Lakers?
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 02:50 PM
I'll make the question more clear for you: Are you talking about the Lakers?
Yes, he is.
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 03:14 PM
Yes, he is.
Thanks.
I might go to the Celts/Lakers game at Staples Christmas day. Will be interesting to see how LA comes out in their first rematch against Boston since losing the finals.
By the way, do those of you who follow the NBA closely believe Kobe is unquestionably the best player in the league? I have a few friends who do, but most are Lakers fans. I don't watch enough games to claim to be anywhere near an expert, but from what I've seen of the 2 of them, I'd rather have LeBron. Am I way off here?
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 03:17 PM
Thanks.
I might go to the Celts/Lakers game at Staples Christmas day. Will be interesting to see how LA comes out in their first rematch against Boston since losing the finals.
By the way, do those of you who follow the NBA closely believe Kobe is unquestionably the best player in the league? I have a few friends who do, but most are Lakers fans. I don't watch enough games to claim to be anywhere near an expert, but from what I've seen of the 2 of them, I'd rather have LeBron. Am I way off here?
I think both of them are about on equal footing. Personally, on a team that isn't all that great (the Cavs), I'd rather have LeBron, but on a team with quality role-players, I'd rather have Kobe.
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 03:25 PM
I think both of them are about on equal footing. Personally, on a team that isn't all that great (the Cavs), I'd rather have LeBron, but on a team with quality role-players, I'd rather have Kobe.
That's interesting (the latter). My take is that LeBron can do as much offensively but is a better passer and rebounder, and while he hasn't been in that situation yet, we haven't seen any drama (that I know of, anyway) with him and teammates, whereas Kobe has had issues both with "co-stars" and lesser role players.
I do think Kobe is a better pure shooter (which translates to being better on 3-pointers and free throws) and, when he cares to, a somewhat better 1-on-1 defender. But Kobe's inconsistency on defense and LeBron's "team" defense makes up for that in my mind.
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 03:35 PM
I agree with Kobe being a better shooter, but I see LeBron as someone who can create his own offense more easily (although Kobe is obviously quite good at that as well), while Kobe can feed off of teammates more easily.
In the end though, I'd call it a draw as to who is the better player, although I see the two as the class of the NBA.
If I had to give a top ten I'd go:
T1. LeBron
T1. Kobe
3. Wade
4. Chris Paul
5. Duncan
6. Howard
7. Garnett
8. Bosh
9. Pierce
10. Deron Williams
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 03:47 PM
I agree with Kobe being a better shooter, but I see LeBron as someone who can create his own offense more easily (although Kobe is obviously quite good at that as well), while Kobe can feed off of teammates more easily.
In the end though, I'd call it a draw as to who is the better player, although I see the two as the class of the NBA.
If I had to give a top ten I'd go:
T1. LeBron
T1. Kobe
3. Wade
4. Chris Paul
5. Duncan
6. Howard
7. Garnett
8. Bosh
9. Pierce
10. Deron Williams
Seems reasonable. I never know how to compare players at different positions or who otherwise have different games (Garnett or Bosh v. Howard, for example).
By the way, I don't know what team(s) you follow. I mostly watch Celtics games when I have the time. Not sure if he's getting much recognition yet, but Rondo has stepped up a notch this year, and I think he is making a push into the upper echelon of NBA point guards.
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 03:54 PM
Seems reasonable. I never know how to compare players at different positions or who otherwise have different games (Garnett or Bosh v. Howard, for example).
By the way, I don't know what team(s) you follow. I mostly watch Celtics games when I have the time. Not sure if he's getting much recognition yet, but Rondo has stepped up a notch this year, and I think he is making a push into the upper echelon of NBA point guards.
I'm a Knicks fan sadly enough, although I do have a soft spot for Brandon Roy and the Blazers, as I had season tickets for the duration of Roy's UW Huskies career.
Zippythepinhead
12-20-08, 04:01 PM
I'm a Knicks fan sadly enough, although I do have a soft spot for Brandon Roy and the Blazers, as I had season tickets for the duration of Roy's UW Huskies career.
Celts/Knicks tomorrow, right?
I'd like to get up to Portland to see a Blazers game. I'm a bit peeved that, now that I tend to be traveling to Seattle fairly regularly, there's no more Sonics to go see.
YanksFan1992
12-20-08, 04:03 PM
Celts/Knicks tomorrow, right?
I'd like to get up to Portland to see a Blazers game. I'm a bit peeved that, now that I tend to be traveling to Seattle fairly regularly, there's no more Sonics to go see.
You're not the only one. :(
dabomb2045
12-20-08, 04:10 PM
Kobe is definetly the better pure scorer--def a better shooter from long distance. LBJ has improved his shooting a great deal, he is deadly from mid-range but is still very weak from the outside. Kobe is also a better 1 on 1 defender.
But LeBron is a freak of nature. The league has never seen a guy with his skill set...he has small forward size, power forward strength and point guard skills. He is like Magic Johnson but much more stronger, much more athletic and a better scorer. The thing about Kobe is he is very Jordan-esque in his ability to raise his game in the clutch...how many times do we see him big shots late in games? He's almost automatic. He is the best in the clutch along with MJ that I've ever seen.
LBJ still has to show he can do this--his Game 7 performance in Boston last year was a step in that direction but we need to see more.
dabomb2045
12-20-08, 04:14 PM
I'm a Knicks fan sadly enough, although I do have a soft spot for Brandon Roy and the Blazers, as I had season tickets for the duration of Roy's UW Huskies career.
Hop on the Blazers bandwagon while you can....you have a built-in excuse (Sonics left; Portland is the next closest team)....and this team is on its way to being damn good.
b_joseph
12-20-08, 05:01 PM
Kobe and Bron are probably tied now. Which isnt saying that Lebron has caught up to him, just that Kobe has racked up a lot of mileage over his career and has lost that bursting 1st step.
It will be interesting to see how Lebron plays when he is past 30 because he will rack up a ton of minutes by then also.
dabomb2045
12-20-08, 06:14 PM
Kobe and Bron are probably tied now. Which isnt saying that Lebron has caught up to him, just that Kobe has racked up a lot of mileage over his career and has lost that bursting 1st step.
It will be interesting to see how Lebron plays when he is past 30 because he will rack up a ton of minutes by then also.
I do think Kobe is getting to the point in his career where he needs to rely more on guile and smarts. Kinda like MJ when he came back from retirement #1. The 1985-1993 MJ was all about athleticism, speed, crazy dunks etc. The 1995-1998 MJ was all about outsmarting and outwilling the other team--his explosiveness was pretty much gone at that point. But he patented that turn around mid-range jumper that was basically indefensible and that kind of extended his career.
I think Kobe might be getting to that point where he cant solely rely on his athleticism, quickness and speed anymore.
yankeesAZ
12-22-08, 01:57 PM
First the Olympic gymnasts now this:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-yisage&prov=ap&type=lgns
"BEIJING (AP)—NBA player Yi Jianlian (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4284/;_ylt=AoVmVeaH7yTBEsvqF3Ww9fqLvLYF) is being investigated by a Chinese-language magazine which claims he is one of many of the country’s athletes guilty of lying about their age on official documents.
Yi, who plays for the New Jersey Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/njn/;_ylt=AvPYERY5QiA3ZDKVaP.QJ_SLvLYF), has long been reported in the
Chinese media to be older than his records show. Earlier this month, China’s Sports Ministry reported that it found 36 players in China’s professional basketball league whose dates of birth may have been changed.
The December issue of the Chinese-language edition of Sports Illustrated said a reporter for the magazine found records from Yi’s middle-school registration in his hometown in southern China that said he was born in 1984.
His official basketball records say he was born in 1987. He is also listed by the Nets as being born Oct. 27, 1987."
Players’ ages are sometimes altered to show them as being younger, mainly to qualify for youth tournaments. Those false ages stay with athletes and can result in embarrassment and sanctions when they move on to greater success.
The opposite practice was alleged in the controversy surrounding China’s gold medal-winning women’s gymnastics team at the Beijing Olympics, where China entered athletes suspected of being below the minimum age of 16."
chanman7483
12-25-08, 04:20 PM
The new NBA commercial with Lebron is HILARIOUS.... :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WApAo1XnOYY
b_joseph
12-25-08, 07:02 PM
Thats what I'm talking about. When we played hard like that, nobody will contain us.
Now watch us go and get arrogant for our next game haha.
Zippythepinhead
12-25-08, 07:39 PM
Thats what I'm talking about. When we played hard like that, nobody will contain us.
Now watch us go and get arrogant for our next game haha.
Great game, for the regular season.
I don't watch many Lakers games -- how did you think they played compared to normal?
(By the way, does LA always release confetti when they win? I haven't been to a game at Staples in a few years, but I don't remember that.)
b_joseph
12-25-08, 07:45 PM
Yeah, streamers always come down after a win. Its hollywood, it has to be over the top :).
Compared too all season, that was the most focused 48 minutes we have played. Which is quite scary considering the team was 23-5 and now 24-5. The boys have a couple more gears to go to, easily.
dabomb2045
12-25-08, 07:50 PM
I hate having to root for LA and Kobe....but they are the lesser of two evils so I'm "happy" they knocked off Boston.
b_joseph
12-25-08, 09:29 PM
Hmmm, you are rooting Kobe much more often these days. Give it a few years and you'll be a purple and gold zealot :)
dabomb2045
12-25-08, 10:44 PM
Hmmm, you are rooting Kobe much more often these days. Give it a few years and you'll be a purple and gold zealot :)
Nah...its just that my hatred for all things Boston supercedes all ;)
chanman7483
12-25-08, 11:24 PM
I've watched the Hornets play about 5,6 times this year.. and they are completely unwatchable to me. I don't know what it is.. but they just seem like they're going through the motions.
Josh Howard seems to have fallen off a cliff as well this season after regressing the past season or two. He just got ejected from the Portland game... seems like a team cancer.
I hate saying this but the better team won yesterday.
Baby is a nice player but they need another big man for when Perk sits.
dabomb2045
12-26-08, 02:41 PM
I hate saying this but the better team won yesterday.
Baby is a nice player but they need another big man for when Perk sits.
I agree with what Van Gundy was saying yesterday....as of right now, the Celtics bench isnt good enough. Doesnt mean you guys cant improve it between now and April but I thought your bench was a huge reason why you won it all last year.
I mean hell, if PJ Brown doesnt have the quarter of his life in Game 7 against the Cavs...you guys lose that series.
Zippythepinhead
12-26-08, 06:26 PM
I hate saying this but the better team won yesterday.
Baby is a nice player but they need another big man for when Perk sits.
Yesterday, I agree. The Lakers outplayed the Celts. I don't think they're the better team right now, though. The Celts played a pretty bad game. Part of that is attributable to the lakers, of course, but there was a lot the Lakers didn't force.
I also agree they could use another big man, but that's needed for the playoffs, so there's time. They're easily a 60-win team again without any changes to personnel. (Not saying that they definitely will win 60 -- anything can happen -- just that they should with the team as constructed now.)
YanksFan1992
12-26-08, 07:07 PM
Unless 2 of the big 3 get hurt, they'll win at least 60. All they to do is go 33- 19 the rest of the way.
YanksFan1992
12-27-08, 12:06 AM
Talk about a let down game...
Golden State 99
Boston 89
Zippythepinhead
12-27-08, 12:52 AM
Talk about a let down game...
Golden State 99
Boston 89
Yup. Celts played like crap, but Golden State played a nice game. They actually played defense, they hit a bunch of 3s and they made their shots at the end.
Yup. Celts played like crap, but Golden State played a nice game. They actually played defense, they hit a bunch of 3s and they made their shots at the end.It seemed like they made all of their shots at the end. They just couldn't miss. I still don't know how it got away from the C's so quickly.
Zippythepinhead
12-27-08, 06:27 PM
It seemed like they made all of their shots at the end. They just couldn't miss. I still don't know how it got away from the C's so quickly.
The offensive fouls (I'll resist putting that in quotes :) ) and other turnovers didn't help.
Zippythepinhead
12-28-08, 01:29 PM
...they need another big man for when Perk sits.
Just read again the speculation that Mutombo might join the Celts.
Does he have anything left for a PJ Brown type role? Join the team midway through the season (or later, I suppose), get acclimated to the team and into game shape, and play a meaningful role in the playoffs?
Just read again the speculation that Mutombo might join the Celts.
Does he have anything left for a PJ Brown type role? Join the team midway through the season (or later, I suppose), get acclimated to the team and into game shape, and play a meaningful role in the playoffs?I've been in and out of tonights game but they were talking about who could possibly be out there to sign. Some of the names they threw out were Marbury (scoring off the bench), Joe Smith, Dikembe and Donnie Wahlberg (not a typo) mentioned Alonzo Mourning, which I found interesting. Off the top of my head I couldn't remember the last time he played/how much he had left but he would be a good fit for the big man role.
As for tonight's game, I know it's the Kings, but the C's aren't messing around. 108-61 with a minute to go.
Mutombo has signed with the Rockets and (per rotoworld) PJ Brown has said he won't play in the NBA this year.
The Celtics need something off the bench. They are getting killed in that department this year.
In other news, apparently having 6 players on the court is now allowed in the NBA. Not a bad deal if you can get away with it.
YanksFan1992
12-30-08, 11:48 PM
In other news, apparently having 6 players on the court is now allowed in the NBA. Not a bad deal if you can get away with it.
What happened?
What happened?End of the 1st half the Blazers were inbounding the ball, and had 5 players on the court (plus the inbounder), a few seconds in, Perkins and Garnett realize it, stop and yell at the refs and the Blazers get a bucket. After the play, the Celtics are livid, but the refs still count the basket. They award the Celtics with a free throw, because of the error. (which is confusing, by giving Portland a "T", they are acknowledging the 6 guys, but don't take away the 2 points). At halftime NBA officials review it and allow it to stay.
Too bad it didn't end up being a 1-point game.
They change 3's to 2's and 2's to 3's but they can't change this?
S2 your avatars make no sense.
YanksFan1992
12-30-08, 11:59 PM
And the Blazers, without Brandon Roy, beat Boston 91-86.
Portland looks like they are going to be good for a long while.
S2 your avatars make no sense.Oh but he is.
He is.
Zippythepinhead
12-31-08, 12:17 AM
End of the 1st half the Blazers were inbounding the ball, and had 5 players on the court (plus the inbounder), a few seconds in, Perkins and Garnett realize it, stop and yell at the refs and the Blazers get a bucket. After the play, the Celtics are livid, but the refs still count the basket. They award the Celtics with a free throw, because of the error. (which is confusing, by giving Portland a "T", they are acknowledging the 6 guys, but don't take away the 2 points). At halftime NBA officials review it and allow it to stay.
Too bad it didn't end up being a 1-point game.
They change 3's to 2's and 2's to 3's but they can't change this?
It actually did impact the game, though, with the caveat, obviously, that we don't know how the game would have turned out had they replayed the last 10 seconds of the half. But the Celts were down 3 with 16 seconds left and House took a 3, contested by Oden. Down 1 with 16 seconds left, it's a very different approach on offense and very possibly a different outcome.
That was one of the more bizarre things I've seen, and it's the kind of call that I find very frustrating, as it wasn't a judgment call and it so easily could have been corrected.
The Celtics need something off the bench. They are getting killed in that department this year.
Just...not....Marbury.
The Celtics are going to get eaten alive on Friday in Cleveland.
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