NBA Discussion Thread

[nepg]

I live Big Al, but why would the Nets go out of their way to get an older and injury-probe version of what they already have?

They could sign and trade Humphries straight up foot Thomas.

[sbh15]

Originally Posted by nepg

I live Big Al, but why would the Nets go out of their way to get an older and injury-probe version of what they already have?

They could sign and trade Humphries straight up foot Thomas.

because Al is a bigger body than Lopez and at least a better rebounder. I'd rather have someone that can really bully guys inside than Lopez who has a different offensive game than Jefferson. maybe I have them giving up too much, but I'd rather have Big Al than Lopez.

also, it would make no sense for Brooklyn to sign and trade Humphries for Thomas. the reason I included that was to get a Charlotte draft pick to Utah. in exchange for taking Thomas' awful contract for a unguaranteed Humphries contract, Charlotte helps Brooklyn get Jefferson

[SeanTaylorRIP]

F it im going crazy i can't stop it:

Lakers Receive:
Dwight Howard
Derrick Williams
Patrick Patterson
Brad Miller
Martell Webster

Rockets Receive:
Andrew Bynum
Luke Ridnour
Metta World Peace

Magic Receive:
Nikola Pekovic
Royce White
Wes Johnson
Darius Johnson-Odom
Jared Jordan
Toney Douglas
2012 First round pick(Hou via TOR)
2014 unprotected first round pick(Minnesota)

Timberwolves Receive:
Pau Gasol
Kevin Martin
Marcus Morris
Glen Davis
Robert Sacre

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Lakers

PG: Steve Nash/Steve Blake
SG: Kobe Bryant/Andrew Goudelock
SF: Martell Webster/Christian Eyenga
PF: Derrick Williams/Antawn Jamison/Josh McRoberts
C: Dwight Howard/Patrick Patterson/Brad Miller

Rockets

PG: Luke Ridnour/Shaun Livingston
SG: Jeremy Lamb/Gary Forbes
SF: Chandler Parsons/Metta World Peace
PF: Terrence Jones/Donatas Montiejunas/Jon Leuer
C: Andrew Bynum/Greg Smith

Magic

PG: Jameer Nelson/Chris Duhon
SG: Jason Richardson/JJ Redick/Von Wafer
SF: Hedo Turkoglu/Wes Johnson/Quentin Richardson
PF: Royce White/Andrew Nicholson/Justin Harper
C: Nikola Pekovic/Gustavo Ayon

T'wovles

PG: Ricky Rubio/JJ Barrea
SG: Kevin Martin/Brandon Roy/Wayne Ellington/Malcolm Lee
SF: Chase Budinger/Marcus Morris/Robbie Hummell
PF: Kevin Love/Glen Davis
C: Pau Gasol/Robert Sacre

[LTgiants]

Like I told you the first time its Jerome Jordan not Jared.

[SeanTaylorRIP]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

Like I told you the first time its Jerome Jordan not Jared.

who cares Jerome will be out of the league just like Jared

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

who cares Jerome will be out of the league just like Jared

I care and don't you ever disrespect Jerome Jordan again.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

I care and don't you ever disrespect Jerome Jordan again.

How did you even find that gif???

[LTgiants]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

How did you even find that gif???

I saw it on Google.

[diabsoule]

Say the Rockets do a trade with the Magic for Dwight. Could they still put a bid in for Elton Brand Like, just go all in on a bid to get him for one year?

Duhon
Jason Richardson
Parsons
Brand
Dwight

w/ Hedo, Douglas (maybe?), Livingston, Big Baby + whatever rookie(s) they have left off the bench?

[SeanTaylorRIP]

That still would not be a top 6 team in the West. Also I will lulz so much if the Twolves truly do end up trading 2 firsts and a 2nd for Batum and give him that contract.

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

That still would not be a top 6 team in the West. Also I will lulz so much if the Twolves truly do end up trading 2 firsts and a 2nd for Batum and give him that contract.

I don't see any trade, minus a 3rd team getting involved, that would push the Rockets into being a top 6 team in the West. Even still, though, they would have room next year, I think, to sign 2 max contract guys.

[sbh15]

ESPN's Marc Stein tweeted that the Nets are ready to get into a bidding war with Charlotte for Humphries' services. Stein said the Bobcats are prepared to offer Humphries $22 million over three years, while the Nets are willing to offer $24 million over three years.

link

NOOOOOOOOOO! Please do some kind of sign & trade not involving Tyrus

[MetSox17]

Well, the Nets need somebody to rebound. Epic lulz at giving Brook Lopez a max deal.

[soybean]

Blake Griffin is off the Olympic team now after tearing his meniscus in Olympics practice. Why would any org want any of their star players playing in the olympics now?

[sbh15]

Originally Posted by soybean

Blake Griffin is off the Olympic team now after tearing his meniscus in Olympics practice. Why would any org want any of their star players playing in the olympics now?

news is minor tear. and Del Negro said it happened at the end of the season and he opted against surgery. must have re-aggravated it. either way it's not very appealing and if this damages the Clippers' playoff chances they can kiss CP3 goodbye

[Docta]

Just cause they're on the same team doesn't make the injury contagious. You expect injuries out of Blake with how hard he plays.

[sbh15]

Originally Posted by Docta

Just cause they're on the same team doesn't make the injury contagious. You expect injuries out of Blake with how hard he plays.

obviously... I'm saying this will be Blake's second knee surgery. not a great situation for Paul to enter a long term contract with that type of guy as hist number 2.

[Brodeur]

Blake will be back in January at the latest, he'll be fine.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by MetSox17

Well, the Nets need somebody to rebound. Epic lulz at giving Brook Lopez a max deal.

I really want to know if Lopez can't rebound or not. He said he never went after rebounds because he would let Hump do it. He would run down the court instead. So he blamed it on his role.

Reggie Evans isn't a chump at rebounding though.

[scottyboy]

I'll say it again, Lopez does average 7.5 boards a game for his career...while not ideal for a starting center, it's still not bad. He certainly can do it

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

And you think you are the leader of the Knick fan's. You dont even know the name of the head coach lol.

Mike Woodson*

It was a slip. It doesn't matter anyway, they're pretty much the same coach.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by LTgiants

I saw it on Google.

What did you type to search for it? I want to find more.

[Hines]

I cant believe Philly is signing Kwame Brown for 3 million a year..

[MetSox17]

Originally Posted by D-Unit

I really want to know if Lopez can't rebound or not. He said he never went after rebounds because he would let Hump do it. He would run down the court instead. So he blamed it on his role.

Reggie Evans isn't a chump at rebounding though.

I don't buy it. I just don't think he's quick or agile enough to get to all the weird bounces. Besides, unless he's running the opposite way as soon as the shot goes up (which is obviously not the case), that's a lame excuse to make for not rebounding.

Originally Posted by scottyboy

I'll say it again, Lopez does average 7.5 boards a game for his career...while not ideal for a starting center, it's still not bad. He certainly can do it

And again.. 7.5 is terrible for a 7 footer that you stick in the paint for 35+ minutes. You're telling me that out of the 75+ shots that he sees go up during a game, he was only able to land 7 of those misses? That's bad.

[LTgiants]

The Philadelphia 76ers have lost the Kwame Brown Lottery

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Bartelstein says: "Happy to announce Kwame Brown is a Sixer." Two-year deal worth an estimated $6 million with a player option in Year 2