Official NBA Off-Season Thread. New 2012-2013 Thread Has Been Made. Please Post In There

[Bert.]

Roy will be fine this season, wnt be right away but he will do good, trust me

 

[datznasty]

Do people think Roy "retired" on purpose, knowing he would come back, so he could have a banned (by the NBA) treatment to his knees without penalty? Regenokine is what Kobe and TMac did, it's not yet banned by the NBA as it's so new, but also doesn't have FDA approval either so it's only a few doctors doing it in the US. Roy had stem cell therapy done with platelet rich plasma.
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[Peep Game]

I don't think I can ever forgive Melo for backpedaling like that

Word That was the furthest I've ever seen someone back-peddle, though I do remember Kevin Garnett almost doing the same (vs the Hawks??) And what was Nate Robinson doing ? It looked like he sprinted towards Melo and called a timeout.

Westbrook is Smush Parker...with a shot...? That's dumb.

 

[solarius49]

Do people think Roy "retired" on purpose, knowing he would come back, so he could have a banned (by the NBA) treatment to his knees without penalty? Regenokine is what Kobe and TMac did, it's not yet banned by the NBA as it's so new, but also doesn't have FDA approval either so it's only a few doctors doing it in the US. Roy had stem cell therapy done with platelet rich plasma.
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this is probably the most informative thing I've seen in this entire thread, really good/cool info. Thanks

 

[acbboyz84]

Do people think Roy "retired" on purpose, knowing he would come back, so he could have a banned (by the NBA) treatment to his knees without penalty? Regenokine is what Kobe and TMac did, it's not yet banned by the NBA as it's so new, but also doesn't have FDA approval either so it's only a few doctors doing it in the US. Roy had stem cell therapy done with platelet rich plasma.
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Just how exactly can they ban a knee treatment though?

What's so illegal about repairing a knee?

Make no sense to me

 

[shoeking2101]

Just how exactly can they ban a knee treatment though?
What's so illegal about repairing a knee?
Make no sense to me

Because of "how" they repair the Knee. Possibly shooting it up and treating it with substances that are banned or are deemed competitively unfair and are being used to get a competitive advantage.

 

[buc em]

i remember brandon being a lot faster than this. i mean i know he's hurt and all but if he's signed to play for twolves, doesn't that mean he's fully capable of playing normal again? if he drives into basket with that speed in the nba, he's gonna get murked

Agreed. Yeah he's not going 100% but a guy who was an NBA All-Star a few years ago and is projected to be a starter on a team this year that's going to be fighting for a playoff spot should destroy those dudes barely even trying. He made Evan Turner look like Derrick Rose in that video.

 

[antidope]

My SF Tiers

1st tier
1) Lebron
2) KD

2nd tier
3) Melo
4) Pierce

3rd tier
5) Gay
6) Granger
7) Iggy
Gallo
9) Deng

Spoiler

Melo is better than Durant and if he was in Durant's position in the Finals, he wouldn't have disappeared imo

This being in a spoiler made me laugh. I was thinking troll and then you clarified it. Nice job.

Do you guys realize the Clippers were a 32-win team without Chris Paul, and with them they were a 50-win team? (when their win % is averaged out into an 82-game season).
Deron Williams nearly didn't even will his team to the 20-win mark this season.

What? This cant be serious.....

Brandon Roy at Jamal Crawford's Summer Pro-Am Game.

Eh. It didnt even look like he cared out there. This video was good just cause you saw him on the court moving, outside of that I dont think it means anything.

Agreed. Yeah he's not going 100% but a guy who was an NBA All-Star a few years ago and is projected to be a starter on a team this year that's going to be fighting for a playoff spot should destroy those dudes barely even trying. He made Evan Turner look like Derrick Rose in that video.

I dont think this kind of judgement can be applied to B-Roy. His mental state is completely different than anyone elses on the floor. Hes not trying to exert himself over anything thats not worth it, and a game thats akin to a pick up game is not worth it. He really looked like he put in 15% effort or less out there.

 

[dipsetgeneral]

My SF Tiers
1st tier
1) Lebron
2) KD
2nd tier
3) Melo
4) Pierce
3rd tier
5) Gay
6) Granger
7) Iggy
Gallo
9) Deng

Spot on

 

[datznasty]

As I do more research, I find this quote from Roy himself. I don't care really, and Minnesota isn't going to go anywhere so it's a non issue, .

Roy said, "It’s hard being away from the game. Don’t be surprised if you see Brandon Roy make his way back to the court…”

Plus this:

According to sources close to the player, regardless of his knee problems, Roy’s decision to retire wasn’t all health related. “There’s something to it, but it’s not the right time for me to get into it right now,” Roy said. “I’ve been doing some treatment and I’m trying to leave the window open to returning to basketball.”

As for why it's banned in the US, no real reason other than they probably don't have lobbyists paying the FDA. It has been going on in Europe over a decade. Here's one more video on it talks about Terrell Owens and Mark McCormick.

Don't know if anyone wants to call him, but Hasheem Thabeet tweeted his phone #

 

[Bert.]

Do people think Roy "retired" on purpose, knowing he would come back, so he could have a banned (by the NBA) treatment to his knees without penalty? Regenokine is what Kobe and TMac did, it's not yet banned by the NBA as it's so new, but also doesn't have FDA approval either so it's only a few doctors doing it in the US. Roy had stem cell therapy done with platelet rich plasma.
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Unless its performance enhancing then they can't say or do anything.

Plus if he was banned it would be known, you can't ban someone and not let it be known to other players what he did or the problem because someone could go and do it without knowing the consequences

 

[buc em]

This thread shouldn't be stickied to the top. It's better when you can actually see it with the regular threads and see if there's been new posts added to it.

 

[quik1987]

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[Master Zik]

This thread shouldn't be stickied to the top. It's better when you can actually see it with the regular threads and see if there's been new posts added to it.

To see if new post have been added just subscribe or go to "My Profile"

or just look at the quote symbol next to the thread and if it has the green arrow next to it then there's new posts and if you click it, it takes you to the last post you read in the thread and you can go from there.

 

[blazers21ntnp]

This thread shouldn't be stickied to the top. It's better when you can actually see it with the regular threads and see if there's been new posts added to it.

Ignore the sticky then. It's still with the other threads.

 

[buc em]

If you haven't noticed there hasn't been a single post in here about basketball since this got stickied. So it probably wasn't a good idea.

 

[franchise3]

There's nothing really to report anymore though, as, who's really left in the FA pool? Brandon Rush? Jodie Meeks? Etc. The Bulls have until 11:59PM tomorrow to match the Asik deal. They won't, as they're about to sign Nazr. Asik is a legit defending big, but we'll see how he handles starter minutes, since he gets into foul trouble easily.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

There's nothing really to report anymore though, as, who's really left in the FA pool? Brandon Rush? Jodie Meeks? Etc.

Why is no one going after CJ Miles?

 

[thatpersianguy]

There's nothing really to report anymore though, as, who's really left in the FA pool? Brandon Rush? Jodie Meeks? Etc. The Bulls have until 11:59PM tomorrow to match the Asik deal. They won't, as they're about to sign Nazr. Asik is a legit defending big, but we'll see how he handles starter minutes, since he gets into foul trouble easily.

Sounds like they're also on the verge of signing Marco Belinelli. Nice shooter/scorer off the bench with underrated playmaking skills. Pretty much just a replacement for Kyle Korver.

Surprised that Ronnie Brewer is still out there as a FA., he's a very nice defensive SG. Apparently, the Timberwolves are interested but I don't see any openings at the SG position. Knicks would make sense but I don't know what kind of money they have left to spend.

 

[franchise3]

Not sure about CJ Miles, but the Timberwolves might be interested in Brewer since they lost out on Batum. According to Greg Anthony on NBATV, he says the Clippers are signing Adam Morrison.

 

[Bert.]

Sounds like they're also on the verge of signing Marco Belinelli. Nice shooter/scorer off the bench with underrated playmaking skills. Pretty much just a replacement for Kyle Korver.
Surprised that Ronnie Brewer is still out there as a FA., he's a very nice defensive SG. Apparently, the Timberwolves are interested but I don't see any openings at the SG position. Knicks would make sense but I don't know what kind of money they have left to spend.

ronnie brewer sucks

 

[coldcity]

Sounds like they're also on the verge of signing Marco Belinelli. Nice shooter/scorer off the bench with underrated playmaking skills. Pretty much just a replacement for Kyle Korver.
Surprised that Ronnie Brewer is still out there as a FA., he's a very nice defensive SG. Apparently, the Timberwolves are interested but I don't see any openings at the SG position. Knicks would make sense but I don't know what kind of money they have left to spend.

ronnie brewer sucks

brah your nuts..... baseline ronnie sucks ... yeah ok

hopefully they can resign ronnie for a lil cheaper or sign Malcom thomas from the SL team

 

[pmatic]

Heat to open 2012-13 at home Oct. 30 vs. Celtics

It won't take long for Ray Allen to experience a reunion with the Boston Celtics.

While the complete NBA schedule will not be released until later this week, the Sun Sentinel has learned that the Miami Heat will open the 2012-13 NBA regular season on Tuesday Oct. 30 at American Airlines Arena against the Celtics, who lost Allen to the Heat as a free agent.

The Heat's rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals will have to wait a bit longer, with the Heat to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.

The Sun Sentinel also has learned that the Heat's first road game will be on Friday Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

The Heat also will play a day game on New Year's Eve at the Amway Center against the Orlando Magic.

The Heat is scheduled for only one visit to Brooklyn to face the Brooklyn Nets, on Jan 30. In addition, the Sun Sentinel has learned the Heat will play Jan. 17 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, and then host the Lakers for their lone visit South Florida visit on Feb. 10.

Link

 

[elpablo21]

Heat to open 2012-13 at home Oct. 30 vs. Celtics

It won't take long for Ray Allen to experience a reunion with the Boston Celtics.

While the complete NBA schedule will not be released until later this week, the Sun Sentinel has learned that the Miami Heat will open the 2012-13 NBA regular season on Tuesday Oct. 30 at American Airlines Arena against the Celtics, who lost Allen to the Heat as a free agent.

The Heat's rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals will have to wait a bit longer, with the Heat to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.

The Sun Sentinel also has learned that the Heat's first road game will be on Friday Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.

The Heat also will play a day game on New Year's Eve at the Amway Center against the Orlando Magic.

The Heat is scheduled for only one visit to Brooklyn to face the Brooklyn Nets, on Jan 30. In addition, the Sun Sentinel has learned the Heat will play Jan. 17 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, and then host the Lakers for their lone visit South Florida visit on Feb. 10.

Link

 

[antidope]

The NBAs scheduling is always on point though. Its very appreciated

Why didnt it quote everything?