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You need players that the defense will respect.
Ska its been going on long enough...time to lock....
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"I would love Kobe to come to Duke University to play for me," added Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski. "I can't offer him that kind of salary, but he would receive a university diploma instead."
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I don't see what's so funny about the fact that defenses would have to respect J.R. Smith...
Im not saying they would have to Key on him....But you definitely have to respect his 3pt range.
I mean, thats not even a question to me...
The boy hit 150 + 3's last year (as the 6th man) at a 40% clip and you mean to tell me that defenses wouldn't respect him?????
Im not saying they would have to Key on him....But you definitely have to respect his 3pt range.
I mean, thats not even a question to me...
The boy hit 150 + 3's last year (as the 6th man) at a 40% clip and you mean to tell me that defenses wouldn't respect him?????
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Glad Dre see what I'm talking about in regards to Bron and the Cavs system/supporting cast right now.
It's an awful match.
It's an awful match.
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the cavs are gonna be the #1 picked team by far in NBA2k if they get JR Smith....dunk city all game
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Mr. Perfect was that dude though.
Getting back on topic:
Are there any Josh Smith updates?
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S&T Delonte for JR.
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Originally Posted by toine2983
@ this turning into a impromptu Mr. Perfect appreciation thread.
Mr. Perfect was that dude though.R.I.P.
Getting back on topic:
Are there any Josh Smith updates?
all i know is supposedly hes gonna sign back with the Hawks
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i'm so happy arroyo is gone from the nba. i honestly hated that prick. always got on my nerves.
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The move doesn't make sense for the cavs imo. Why would the cavs downgrade like that? If they trade delonte they should get kobe and try to get thelakers to throw in Bynum if they can.
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Zach Randolph for Kobe
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Originally Posted by bonafide125
Zach Randolph for Kobe
That would never happen...
Isiah got fired in case u forgot.
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J.R and Lebron on the Wing would be sick
no it wouldnt
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i hope you're kiddingOriginally Posted by bonafide125
Zach Randolph for Kobe
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I'm beginning to think people on here just don't have much of a clue.
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Knicks should trade Curry and Marbury for Lamar Odom, Kobe, 2009 1st round draft pick, and $5 million in cash
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That's why I had to shake my head Monday when I saw a report out of Cleveland saying the Nuggets and Cavaliers are talking about a deal involving young shooting guard J.R. Smith. The 22-year-old Smith is a restricted free agent, but there is no indication that he and the Nuggets are going to part ways anytime soon. In fact, I've been told by a very reliable source that J.R. is not going anywhere and he could re-sign with Denver within the next 7 to 10 days. Smith is one of those young players the Nuggets can ill afford to let go. Rocky Mountain News
The Nuggets already have extended a one-year, $3.04 qualifying offer to Smith, but it looks like he's going to get some long-term security. The question becomes: How much are the Nuggets willing to commit? Smith told the Rocky Mountain News last month that he hadn't heard from any other teams. Rocky Mountain News
The last time the Spurs saw Jannero Pargo, he was jacking up jump shots for New Orleans in the waning moments of Game 7 of last season's Western Conference semifinals. There is a chance the next jumper Pargo hoists could come in a Spurs uniform. The rumor in one Western Conference front office Monday afternoon had it that Pargo was about to agree to -- or perhaps already had agreed to -- a deal that would have brought the backup point guard to San Antonio. Ah, but not so fast. San Antonio Express-News
Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein, acknowledged ongoing talks with the Spurs, but said his client has yet to agree to a deal with anyone. "The Spurs speak for themselves," Bartelstein said Monday. "It's a great place to play. They are limited in what they can do financially, but we are definitely talking to them." San Antonio Express-News
The Spurs are one of a handful of teams in the hunt for Pargo, who still has not ruled out a return to New Orleans. "We're trying to get to a decision, no question," Bartelstein said. "We're working on it, but no decision has come as of yet." The Pargo-to-San-Antonio rumors remain just rumors, for now. San Antonio Express-News
Serge Ibaka, the No. 24 overall pick in this year's draft, has signed a three-year contract with a professional team in Spain. Ibaka's contract with Ricoh Manresa has NBA buyout clauses at the end of each season that could allow him to join Oklahoma City's franchise before the deal expires. Oklahoman
In an attempt to update point guard Andre Miller on developments with the team, Stefanski learned that Miller has left agent Lon Babby and has not yet come up with new representation. Philadelphia Daily News
The rehabilitation of Greg Oden and his right knee is officially over. Now, it's all about basketball. So on Monday, the Blazers' 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, began the latest and most significant step in his comeback. Oregonian
Greg Oden practiced for the first time in full-contract drills, going up against teammate Channing Frye for 45 minutes at the Blazers' practice facility in Tualatin. For moments, it was awe-inspiring. Early in the workout, Oden took a long stride and ripped at the rim with such ferocity that the shot clock mounted on the backboard shook for more than five seconds punctuating one of his dunks. Oregonian
And for longer stretches Monday, it became evident that Oden still has a ways to go before he becomes the dominant force so many Blazers fans envision. The workout, Oden's first against an NBA player since he had season-ending knee surgery last September, revealed that he was decidedly out of game shape. Oregonian
Jensen said Oden's recovery has gone very well, particularly because there have been limited instances of pain and no evidence of swelling in the right knee. "His knee looks really good," said Jensen, who also supervised the microfracture rehabilitations of former Blazers Zach Randolph and Darius Miles. Oregonian
"Ready to get some work in, that's what I think every day," Oden said. "Just trying to get myself better. You know, just getting ready for the season. I'm looking forward to it more than anybody else. I put a lot more pressure on myself -- like you see when I miss a layup or something like that -- I think about it worse than anybody else. That's just what is on my mind always -- get myself ready and good when the season comes." Oregonian
Midway through the workout, Oden had to be prodded more and more. He often rested his hands on his knees, and several times had to be reminded where to go, all while the superbly conditioned Frye dashed and darted around the court. On one occasion Frye bee-lined toward the basket and was met by an outstretched Oden. The collision resulted in the 6-11, 245-pound Frye barreling backward while Oden held his ground. "That's a big boy, man," Frye said, smiling and shaking his head. Oregonian
Oden would not reveal his latest weight -- saying, "It's too big of a deal" -- but Jensen said the last time he checked, Oden was hovering around 290 pounds. He hopes to have Oden at 280 by training camp. In his only season at Ohio State, Oden played at 275 pounds. "The people at Ohio State said once he starts playing basketball, he loses weight really quickly," Jensen said. Oregonian
On Rodney Stuckey: "You know, we see Rodney as a starter -- he's a sixth starter," Michael Curry said Monday at Wabeek Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, where he was participating in a charity golf outing for the St. Cecilia basketball program. Curry, an assistant last season under Flip Saunders, is counting on continued improvement from Stuckey, guard Arron Afflalo and forwards Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson, plus the addition of Brown, to serve as the talent infusion necessary for the Pistons to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2005. Detroit Free Press
After the Pistons were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season, Pistons president Joe Dumars put everyone on notice, saying the team had no sacred cows and that Stuckey was the only untouchable in a trade. Almost immediately, speculation centered on trades involving point guard Chauncey Billups and small forward Tayshaun Prince. Detroit Free Press
But no deal has materialized, and it looks more and more likely the Pistons' core will continue to be Billups, Prince, Rasheed Wallace, Richard Hamilton and Antonio McDyess for at least one more season -- or perhaps until the February trade deadline. Curry is fine with that. He's also fine with the addition of Brown, whom the Pistons hope will benefit from a change of scenery. Detroit Free Press
Shawn Kemp to Italy: Shawn Kemp then arrive around mid-August to Montegranaro and participate in the rally that team gialloblù held in Norcia, disputerà the first friendly matches and around the first decade of September maturerà the definitive answer. Il direttore tecnico Carmenati che lo conosce da tempo è pronto a scommettere su di lui, Montegranaro vorrebbe vivere questa affascinante storia ma bisogna prima capire tutti i meccanismi e assorbire tutti i sapori. The technical director Carmenati that knows him for some time is ready to bet on him, Montegranaro would like to live this fascinating history but we must first understand all the mechanisms and absorb all the flavors. Tuttobasket.net
If the Nets do manage to sign potential free agent LeBron James before the start of the 2010-11 season, it's possible their fans in New Jersey could get the first look at him, as opposed to those in Brooklyn. The company that plans to build the team's new home in Brooklyn acknowledged Monday that the arena may not be open until the 2010-11 season is well underway. NY Daily News
The Celtics yesterday said that NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Paul Pierce would not comment on the early Sunday morning incident during which he was stopped in Las Vegas for "erratic driving." The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that Pierce had been handcuffed after making an illegal lane change in front of the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Pierce, driving a white BMW, was pulled over at about 3 a.m. Sunday. Boston Globe
Pierce passed the field sobriety test, and a Breathalyzer determined that his blood alcohol content was below the .08 legal intoxication limit in Nevada. Boston Globe
[h2]Australia Competitive Against U.S.[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:02 AM EST
Despite nothaving starting center Andrew Bogut (ankle), the Australian national team was able to give the Americans a solid game ahead of the actual Olympic opener onAugust 10, with the U.S. taking the game by 11 points.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade again were key for the United States, who won the game 87-76. Wade finished with 22 points while Jameswas unstoppable in passages, finishing with 16 points and three emphatic blocks, including one at the end of regulation when Australia had a chance to put thefinal result in single digits.
The Americans had a hard time stopping the penetration of 19 year old point guard Patrick Mills, who plays collegiate ball for St.Marys. Mills was able to get to the hoop at will, sharing game high honors in scoring for the Australians with former Chicago Bull Chris Anstey (13points).
The Americans now prepare for their opening game in Beijing, against host China on August 10.
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[h2]Kwame Officially Signs WithDetroit[/h2]
Aug 04, 2008 1:21 PM EST
Free agentcenter Kwame Brown, the overall No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft, officially signed his contract with the Pistons.
The team announced the signing on Monday. The agreement was first reported last week.
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[h2]Sixers Still TalkingContract With Iguodala[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:29 AM EST
Sixers generalmanager Ed Stefanski admitted on Monday that the team is having continued negotiations with restricted free agent Andre Iguodala, according to The PhiladelphiaDaily News.
"Things don't just happen overnight. We're just in the middle of negotiations," Stefanski said.
Via The Philadelphia Daily News
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[h2]Could Pargo Sign With TheSpurs?[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:18 AM EST
There seems tobe a chance that free agent point guard Jannero Pargo could end up leaving the Hornets for the Spurs this summer, according to The San AntonioExpress-News.
One rumor circulating around a Western Conference front office on Monday afternoon was that Pargo had already, or was about to, agreeto a deal with the Spurs.
However, Pargo's agent Mark Bartelstein acknowledged talks with the Spurs but said his client has yet to agree to a deal withanyone.
"The Spurs speak for themselves," Bartelstein said. "It's a great place to play. They are limited in what they cando financially, but we are definitely talking to them."
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[h2]Arenas: This Is Going ToBe Kwame's Year[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:11 AM EST
Wizards'guard Gilbert Arenas wrote in his most recent blog that he believes former number one overall pick Kwame Brown will enjoy success in Detroit, according toNBA.com.
"I like that deal for Detroit and for Kwame. He's in a quieter city now, he's 26-years old, he's on a veteran team,he's growing up," Arenas wrote of the agreement.
Brown will make $4 million with the Pistons this season, with an option to earn the same the following season.
"In the past he had the spot light on him because he was a No. 1 pick and he was in these big markets, but now he can just go outand play hard and blend in. This is going to be his year," Arenas added.
Via NBA.com
Detroit Pistons,Washington Wizards
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[h2]Bogut Sits Against U.S.To Rest Sore Ankle[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:05 AM EST
Bucks centerAndrew Bogut will sit out Australia's game against the United States on Tuesday night because of a sore left ankle, according to The AssociatedPress.
Bogut claims that the ankle has been bothering him for a few games, and that he wants more time to rest it.
An Australian team official says Bogut could have played if it were an Olympic game.
Via The Oregonian
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[h2]Pierce, Celtics Mum OnIncident[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:00 AM EST
Neither theCeltics nor forward Paul Pierce have commented on an incident that took place early Sunday morning when the NBA Finals MVP was handcuffed after being stoppedfor erratic driving, according to The Boston Globe.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Pierce was uncooperative after being stopped but calmed down after being handcuffed. Thecuffs were removed after about fifteen minutes, and Pierce was not cited for a violation.
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[h2]New Net Arena DelayedAgain[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 6:31 AM EST
The companywhich plans on building the new home of the New Jersey Nets admits that the stadium may not be ready until the 2010-11 season is well underway, the New YorkDaily News is reporting.
While saying the plan remains to move the team to Brooklyn in "calendar year 2010," a representative of Forest City Ratner -Nets' owner Bruce Ratner's company - admitted that schedule "is in fact very aggressive."
"While that's the goal, if it is not met, then it would end up being calendar year 2011," said Bruce Bender, thecompany's executive vice president.
Via New York Daily News
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Every additional year the Nets are in Jersey is a good thing to me.
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[h2]New Net Arena DelayedAgain[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 6:31 AM EST
The companywhich plans on building the new home of the New Jersey Nets admits that the stadium may not be ready until the 2010-11 season is well underway, the New YorkDaily News is reporting.
While saying the plan remains to move the team to Brooklyn in "calendar year 2010," a representative of Forest City Ratner -Nets' owner Bruce Ratner's company - admitted that schedule "is in fact very aggressive."
"While that's the goal, if it is not met, then it would end up being calendar year 2011," said Bruce Bender, thecompany's executive vice president.
Via New York Daily News
Aug 05, 2008 6:31 AM EST
While saying the plan remains to move the team to Brooklyn in "calendar year 2010," a representative of Forest City Ratner -Nets' owner Bruce Ratner's company - admitted that schedule "is in fact very aggressive."
"While that's the goal, if it is not met, then it would end up being calendar year 2011," said Bruce Bender, thecompany's executive vice president.
Via New York Daily News
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Oden being out of shape, slow, winded, heavy, lost with the play-set, etc is expected. I'm just happy that he has put in the work thus far to be wherehe's at.
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[h2]Arenas: This Is Going To Be Kwame's Year[/h2]
Aug 05, 2008 10:11 AM EST
Wizards' guard Gilbert Arenas wrote in his most recent blog that he believes former number one overall pick Kwame Brown will enjoy success in Detroit, according to NBA.com.
"I like that deal for Detroit and for Kwame. He's in a quieter city now, he's 26-years old, he's on a veteran team, he's growing up," Arenas wrote of the agreement.
Brown will make $4 million with the Pistons this season, with an option to earn the same the following season.
"In the past he had the spot light on him because he was a No. 1 pick and he was in these big markets, but now he can just go out and play hard and blend in. This is going to be his year," Arenas added.
if he can avg. 8 pts and 9 rebs this will be a nice deal for Detroit
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i saw Oden at a club in LA 3 weeks ago.. Dude was walking with a noticeable limp
