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no warriors?
NBA Off-Season News Thread: Roy extends 80/5, AI to Grizz, Chandler/Okafor swap, Marquis to C's.
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i have said it all offseason that some horrible team from last year will make the playoffs in the west
spurs,lakers,mavs,nuggets, and blazers i give out locks to. even a key guy going down all those teams have enough talent to make the playoffs
jazz and hornets will proably make it but if only one guy goes down for each team there done
spurs,lakers,mavs,nuggets, and blazers i give out locks to. even a key guy going down all those teams have enough talent to make the playoffs
jazz and hornets will proably make it but if only one guy goes down for each team there done
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I can't wait to see the disappointment of people when they see how the Thunder will play this year without any low post presence and no bench.
But, the Clippers will have a better chance at getting that 8th seed than the Grizz/Thunder/Warriors. They just have to stay healthy. Phoenix would be next inline more than likely after/before the Clippers. I see Memphis being the 10th worse team in the West, followed by the Thunder and the Warriors.
But, the Clippers will have a better chance at getting that 8th seed than the Grizz/Thunder/Warriors. They just have to stay healthy. Phoenix would be next inline more than likely after/before the Clippers. I see Memphis being the 10th worse team in the West, followed by the Thunder and the Warriors.
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That could happen, but not for a while. I don't think the team is ready to give up on Kaman yet and, with Camby, they're figuring hecould have more value closer to the trade deadline. He's the kind of guy that a borderline contender could view as putting them over the top. Unless ateam comes in with an offer that's just too good to pass up, I don't think we'll see either Kaman or Camby moved before the season starts. However, if the team struggles early, I think its more than likely one of them is gone (and hopefully Dunleavy too).
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Originally Posted by heat23
espnnbaReport: Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers close to long-term contract: Brandon Roy and the Blazers are reporte.. http://bit.ly/5D4zK22 minutes ago from twitterfeed
[h2]Report: Roy, Blazers near deal[/h2]
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Brandon Roy has become the face of the franchise, and the Portland Trail Blazers want to keep it that way.
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Going into the final year of his rookie contract, Roy and the team are on the verge of agreeing to a long-term extension, The Oregonian reported on Tuesday.
"We've had very productive discussions recently and are optimistic we will reach a deal soon," Roy's agent, Bob Myers said, according to the newspaper.
According to the report, Roy has been seeking a four-year deal with a player option for the fifth year at a maximum $82 million.
Roy led the Blazers in scoring (22.6), assists (5.1) and steals (1.1) last season and has averaged 19.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his three-year career.
Roy was acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a draft day trade for Randy Foye in 2006 and went on to win Rookie of the Year. Before he arrived, the Blazers were 21-61, but they have improved every season and made the playoffs last season at 54-28 -- losing in the first round.
If Roy agrees, the Blazers can turn their attention to signing LaMarcus Aldridge, who entered the league at the same time as Roy. He was second on the team in scoring (18.1) and rebounding (7.5) last season.
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memphis, a better team then the warriors?
granted, im a in closet warrior fan, but that team is no way worse then the grizz.
esp. if they fire their coach? they'll def. be a playoff contender.
granted, im a in closet warrior fan, but that team is no way worse then the grizz.
esp. if they fire their coach? they'll def. be a playoff contender.
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Yep. Conley, OJ, Rudy or Gasol won't improve at all this season after having a whole season together. Especially OJ and Rudy since they didn't showanything at the USA camp, but only impress one or two people right? Oops, I also forgot about Marc Gasol losing all that weight this off-season as well alongwith Conley, OJ and Rudy bulking up.
Oh yea, Randolph, Young, Carroll, Arthur and Thabeet won't do anything at all either, but get a little rebounding done, score in the paint, get some hustlepoints and play a little D.
I also forgot how good the Warriors will be when they made no significant improvement to their team other than drafting Curry. With all the veterans (includingDevean George) will carry that team to a good season.
But really, the Warriors are solely relying on Anthony Randolph at this point. If he doesn't make that major jump, they will be the same team. You alreadyknow what you will basically get from everyone else on the team.
I did leave the Warriors out though, but they are in the same boat as Memphis, OKC and Phoenix.
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I think the Nuggets will still make it in the playoffs but I'm not sold on them completely. For some teams success is a good thing, othertimes it's not. Who knows what will happen, maybe the players will get cocky, maybe the off-season transactions will affect their chemistry, maybe the teamquits on Karl, maybe injuries strike. All of those possibilities are plausible. Sure, that could be said for most teams, but if I had to bet on any playoffteam coming up flat next season it would be the Nuggets.
I do like the Thunder to improve and compete simply because every player on that team is going to improve, as opposed to the Suns or Rockets. Much of the samecould be said for the Clippers, they have a bunch of young players who will continue to improve and if the veterans can stay healthy and focused that could bethe right mix for the playoffs.
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Wouldn't be surprised that both attend tomorrow's press conference to announce contract extensions.
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The Warriors are pretty bad. Warrior fans already through in the towel after trading for Devean George
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Oh yea, Randolph, Young, Carroll, Arthur and Thabeet won't do anything at all either, but get a little rebounding done, score in the paint, get some hustle points and play a little D.
you clearly overestimate Zach Randolph. Any chemistry yourteam built last season is going to go down the drain with that black hole in the post. I swear you will shake your head at least 5-10 times a game watchingthe dude play, you have no idea.
Seriously, do you ever question why the dude has been traded three for garbage?
I agree though, the Warrior will suck.
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I don't think the Clips are looking to move either Kaman or Camby anymore since they were able to get rid of Z-Bo. If they couldn't tradeZ-Bo, I'm sure they pretty much would have been forced to move either Kaman or Camby. Thanks to the Grizz though, it was the perfect situation to be ableto get rid of Z-Bo.
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Seriously, do you ever question why the dude has been traded three for garbage?
I agree though, the Warrior will suck.
I didn't mean Randolph would be the one getting hustle points and playing D. I just added all the things all those players would bring.
And yes, I do know why he was traded. I know what to expect from him, but I also know that he won't be the EXACT same player in the locker room. I'llgive him the benefit of the doubt knowing he's not surrounded by the same type of players he was around in Portland and NY. Warrick was also a black holein the Grizz offense.
I'm not even going to start talking about this again, I'll just wait for the season.
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that was a response to someone, i belive JA21.
bhz, i can make the same exact arguement for the warriors. not to mention a healthy monta ellis.
if they actually had a better coach, warriors would be lightyears ahead of memphis, real talk.
bhz, i can make the same exact arguement for the warriors. not to mention a healthy monta ellis.
if they actually had a better coach, warriors would be lightyears ahead of memphis, real talk.
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I have no faith in the Warriors until they show that they can play together, win some games, and get their management can get their head out of the *#%**.
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If, if, if.
If the Grizz had a better front office who knew how to handle the off-season this summer they would be light years ahead of the Warriors and probably damn neara playoff team.
It's not about if, its about what they're now. Saying lightyears ahead is reaching too. This is the same team that many teams had highlights againstlast season.
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I'm sorry...I just had to bring this thread up again. I know many of you didn't see this.
http://niketalk.com/topic/158147?page=1
http://niketalk.com/topic/158147?page=1
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im leave you alone with that Dermar Derzan line tho
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Aldrich a lottery pick? You can't be serious. I would take Mullens before him.
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I think DeRozan will be not live up to expectations, but best of luck to him.
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Originally Posted by UCLAMIKE
im leave you alone with that Dermar Derzan line tho
That was before the NCAA Tournament tho...you know good and well that boy was slummin before that.
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Originally Posted by I NaSmatic I
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I think DeRozan will be not live up to expectations, but best of luck to him
Derozan will do just fine. It depends on his situation, but if he's in the right one he will probably crack stardom. I see him being a great defender inthe league though.
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Originally Posted by Im Not You
Originally Posted by UCLAMIKE
im leave you alone with that Dermar Derzan line tho
That was before the NCAA Tournament tho...you know good and well that boy was slummin before that.
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Toronto has done a good job easing the pressure for DeMar DeRozan. Hedo Turkoglu can create for DeRozan and the rest of the team, Belinelli can spread thefloor and Jack can play SG if DeRozan or Belinelli falter.
I'm thinking DeRozan will end up like Ronnie Brewer. He'll defend, get spoonfed dunks and hit a mid-range shot or two.
I'm thinking DeRozan will end up like Ronnie Brewer. He'll defend, get spoonfed dunks and hit a mid-range shot or two.
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People really sleeping on Toronto's off-season, signing Turk, getting a safe pick in DeMar, getting Jack to help fill out their back-court,didn't let go of Marion for nothing, and got a DAMN good shooter in Stallion (
