NBA Off-Season News Thread: Roy extends 80/5, AI to Grizz, Chandler/Okafor swap, Marquis to C's.

Originally Posted by CP1708

Originally Posted by UCLAMIKE

at the end of the day nobody really believes wade is leaving sunny south beach, young talent there and will only add more next year
Your Bulls don't have money this offseason? Thought they wanted to push for Wade hard to pair him with Rose. Letting Gordon walk had to help in that direction didn't it?

we have the cap space and would sign him in 1 heart beat but like i said most people dont see wade leaving south beach. now if he does he will be abull
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unless they were looking to take away 3-4 of their best players along with picks.
which NO is going to ask for, this is why i dont see him going anywhere cause even if he is a 24 superstar alot of teams wont give up half aroster of young talent to get him
 
So, a recap. Fans from the following teams so far have claimed their stake at Chris Paul for their teams.


LA Lakers
Nets
Memphis
Blazers

Am I missing any? Lets have a no holds barred royal rumble, with the winners team getting Chris Paul. Meet you all at the flag pole at 3pm with a brick inhand!
 
What do you expect the owner to say before a season, I'm going to trade the only reason you people have to buy season tickets?
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He's tryin to keep the value up as much as he can.

He won't get dealt anytime soon, but if they aren't improving, and losing money by the bucket full, and someone comes with just a great offer, thatdude be lookin hard at it, he's lyin if he says otherwise.

No such thing as zero percent chance.
 
Originally Posted by CP1708

What do you expect the owner to say before a season, I'm going to trade the only reason you people have to buy season tickets?
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He's tryin to keep the value up as much as he can.

He won't get dealt anytime soon, but if they aren't improving, and losing money by the bucket full, and someone comes with just a great offer, that dude be lookin hard at it, he's lyin if he says otherwise.

No such thing as zero percent chance.
That was the team president not owner. Y'all acting like the Hornets are in such a financial bind. There were like 5 games that separated 2-6in the west. They burnt out. They still had a respectable winning percentage with that roster. Shinn trades CP or lets him walk I am going to tell you now endof franchise. He is the reason why there is a WAIT LIST for the season tickets. FYI.
 
Originally Posted by yungchris504

Originally Posted by CP1708

What do you expect the owner to say before a season, I'm going to trade the only reason you people have to buy season tickets?
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He's tryin to keep the value up as much as he can.

He won't get dealt anytime soon, but if they aren't improving, and losing money by the bucket full, and someone comes with just a great offer, that dude be lookin hard at it, he's lyin if he says otherwise.

No such thing as zero percent chance.
That was the team president not owner. Y'all acting like the Hornets are in such a financial bind. There were like 5 games that separated 2-6 in the west. They burnt out. They still had a respectable winning percentage with that roster. Shinn trades CP or lets him walk I am going to tell you now end of franchise. He is the reason why there is a WAIT LIST for the season tickets. FYI.

So, they were trying to trade Chandler during the middle of the season to improve the team?
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They haven't signed anybody at all, but that's not financial? LettingPargo go after they signed Posey to a big deal? Those are things that make one think they have some financial issues goin on.

Agreed though, that franchise is dead if they move Paul, we all know that.
 
Who remembers the playoff games in New Orleans against Denver? !%#% was pitiful. Had to cover the entire arena with yellow tees to hide all the empty seats
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If the owner is that worried about money....sell the team.

You don't trade the best PG in the game, one of the faces of the league
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..Because there goes your attendance
 
Originally Posted by CP1708

Originally Posted by yungchris504

Originally Posted by CP1708

What do you expect the owner to say before a season, I'm going to trade the only reason you people have to buy season tickets?
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He's tryin to keep the value up as much as he can.

He won't get dealt anytime soon, but if they aren't improving, and losing money by the bucket full, and someone comes with just a great offer, that dude be lookin hard at it, he's lyin if he says otherwise.

No such thing as zero percent chance.
That was the team president not owner. Y'all acting like the Hornets are in such a financial bind. There were like 5 games that separated 2-6 in the west. They burnt out. They still had a respectable winning percentage with that roster. Shinn trades CP or lets him walk I am going to tell you now end of franchise. He is the reason why there is a WAIT LIST for the season tickets. FYI.

So, they were trying to trade Chandler during the middle of the season to improve the team?
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They haven't signed anybody at all, but that's not financial? Letting Pargo go after they signed Posey to a big deal? Those are things that make one think they have some financial issues goin on.

Agreed though, that franchise is dead if they move Paul, we all know that.


Meaning they need to do a complete overhaul. No they can not sign anyone but a main reason as I stated earlier was they were hampered by injuries. All HornetFans know this next season isn't going to be the one they get that chip but after that season they have Peja huge contract in the last year. The Hornetswill contend for the playoffs but not for the title anytime.
 
Originally Posted by JONFARR

So, a recap. Fans from the following teams so far have claimed their stake at Chris Paul for their teams.


LA Lakers
Nets
Memphis
Blazers

Am I missing any? Lets have a no holds barred royal rumble, with the winners team getting Chris Paul. Meet you all at the flag pole at 3pm with a brick in hand!
Throw the rockets in then. Mac+Brooks for CP3
LETS GOO
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Originally Posted by Guerrilla Warfare

Hetas trying to get odom
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Cum back to south beach fool

Who are the Hetas?

And speaking of the CP3 issue it has been on the news that the officials are not trading him anytime soon or maybe ever.
 
Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

Originally Posted by Guerrilla Warfare

Hetas trying to get odom
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Cum back to south beach fool
What difference does it make? Dwayne is gone after next year
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Are you implying just as easy he dropped Team Converse he will just as easily drop team Heat
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Who remembers the playoff games in New Orleans against Denver? !%#% was pitiful. Had to cover the entire arena with yellow tees to hide all the empty seats
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Randolph deal is final. Just heard it on ESPN.

[h1]Grizzlies acquire Zach Randolph from Clippers[/h1]


Power forward one of only four players to average 20-10 last season.

MEMPHIS - The Grizzlies acquired power forward Zach Randolph from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard/forward Quentin Richardson, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

"We are pleased to acquire a player of Zach Randolph's caliber," Wallace said. "Zach is one of the best low-post scorers in the league and a force on the boards as well. He will also bring much-needed experience to the team."

The 6-9, 260-pounder averaged 20.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and shot 47.5 percent from the field over 35.1 minutes in 50 games (45 starts) last season with the Knicks and Clippers. The 27-year-old was one of four players in 2008-09 to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds, joining Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh and Al Jefferson.

It marked the third 20-10 campaign in eight NBA seasons for Randolph, who has recorded 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in 388 games (368 starts) since becoming a full-time starter (2003-09). In the Grizzlies' 14-year history, only Shareef Abdur-Rahim has posted a 20-10 season (20.3 points, 10.1 rebounds in 1999-00).

The winner of the NBA's 2003-04 Most Improved Player Award has averaged 16.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in 30.0 minutes on 46.6 percent shooting in 506 games (379 starts) in eight NBA seasons with the Clippers, the New York Knicks and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Randolph, who was previously acquired along with Mardy Collins by the Clippers from the Knicks on Nov. 21, 2008 in exchange for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas, is one of only five players to average at least 17 points and eight rebounds in each of the last six seasons (Tim Duncan, Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol). He's averaged a double-double in each of the past three seasons, despite playing for three different teams, and has recorded 191 double-doubles since the 2003-04 season (eighth among NBA players during that span).

The Marion, Ind. native was originally selected with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Trail Blazers after his freshman season at Michigan State University. Randolph, nicknamed "Z-Bo," scored a career-high 43 points on March 29, 2007 vs. Memphis as a member of the Trail Blazers.

Richardson was acquired by the Grizzlies from the Knicks on draft night (June 25, 2009) in exchange for center Darko Milicic. The 6-6, 235-pound swingman averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 72 games (51 starts) last season, his fourth with the Knicks.

A nine-year NBA veteran, Richardson holds career averages of 11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 601 games (390 starts) with the Knicks, the Phoenix Suns and the Clippers, who originally selected him with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft.

All I can do is hope for the best.
 
SIX QUESTIONS WITH BRANDON BASS

Brandon Bass donned a Magic uniform and addressed the media for the first time on Monday afternoon. My first impressions: he's not that tall but he's very, very big - his shoulders are almost Dwight-like. He comes across as a young guy who genuinely has the best interests of the team in mind, and I think there's little doubt that he'll blend in with the players just fine.

Here are the highlights from Brandon Bass' media session:

Q: Is it true that you gave up more money elsewhere?

Brandon Bass: Yeah, I did. I definitely wanted to have the raise, but I would turn down a couple million to be in a situation like this where I can win a championship. I feel like this is that kind of team we have here.

Q: Your agent said you weren't necessarily looking for a place to start. What kind of role do you expect with the team?

BB: Just someone that can come in and help instantly. It don't matter if I start or come off the bench. I just want to be able to help, and I know I can.

Q: What do you feel you bring to the team?

BB: Someone who can knock down a 15-footer, someone who can drive, someone who can play defense, someone who can run alongside Dwight… I think I fit to this team perfectly and hopefully it shows on the court this year.

Q: You're able to mix it up at center and power forward? Does it matter to you where you play?

BB: I don't have a problem playing wherever. Whereever coach puts me at, whatever my job title might be, I'll be ready for it.

Q: When you've played the Magic in the past, what were your impressions of the team?

BB: They've got the Superman in the middle and a bunch of shooters all over the court. I knew were a team to be reckoned with.

Q: Why No. 30?

BB: Going back to high school and college. That's when I was at my best, so maybe I can bring that back here.

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great attitude and great for my magic
 
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