Ska its been going on long enough...time to lock....

[TheGodFresco]

Originally Posted by Paul Is On Tilt

Originally Posted by tupac003

I talked to a member of the Warriors organization. According to this person, ESPN.com's report that the Warriors were in hot pursuit of Yi on draft night a year ago provoked "great laughter" throughout the office. Not that they don't like Yi as a player, but they weren't manuevering that day to get Yi. Here's what I was told: No, they weren't trying to get Yi when they traded Jason Richardson during last year's draft. Contra Costa Times

Exactly

 

[shannonscrooks]

Originally Posted by FRANCHISE 55

Originally Posted by dreClark

No way in hell Shawn Livingston becomes a SF.

Keeping restricted free-agent F Carl Landry will be a challenge for the Rockets. He is in line for a three-year deal for between $25 million and $30 million, which probably would force the Rockets to pay the luxury tax. Landry's first choice, however, is to stay in Houston. Sporting News

Carl Landry deserves this kind of money???

25-30 million for Landry?

Seriously, what are the qualifications to become a sports journalist? Apparently knowledge about the game isn't one of them.


%+!+, what are the qualifications to become Carl Landry? $25-$30 mill for him? Are you kidding me? He is nice for what he is but that has to be oneof the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. Jim McIlvane (sp?) probably laughed at that.

 

[kookcle]

i feel bad for Shaun Livingston

Big year For the Clippers hopefully they do something great w/ draft and FA

 

[you big dummy]

CHICAGO (AP)-Vinny Del Negro has been offered the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made Monday.

An official announcement, which could come this week, would end a nearly two-month search that included courtships of Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins.

Del Negro, the assistant general manager of the Phoenix Suns who has never been a head coach, would take over a team that went from 49 wins to 49 losses this past season and missed the playoffs after making the second round in 2007.

The Bulls have the first pick in the draft later this month.
A sluggish start cost coach Scott Skiles his job in December, and interim coach Jim Boylan was fired April 17. Former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey and Sacramento assistant Chuck Person also recently interviewed.
Messages left for Del Negro and Bulls GM John Paxson were not immediately returned.

Del Negro, who played collegiately at N.C. State, was drafted in 1988 by Sacramento and also played for San Antonio, Milwaukee, Golden State and Phoenix, averaging 9.9 points in 771 NBA games. He also played in Italy.

The Bulls were poised to make an offer to D'Antoni in early May only to see him jump from the Phoenix Suns to the New York Knicks before hearing chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's presentation.

Collins, who coached a young Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the late 1980s before the championship run, also entered the picture, embracing the idea of a second opportunity in Chicago after the Bulls won the draft lottery and a shot at Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley.

The sides publicly acknowledged interest and said there would be more talks once Collins' broadcast duties with TNT were finished. That happened when the Los Angeles Lakers beat San Antonio, but a potential deal unraveled.

Collins told Reinsdorf to look elsewhere June 6.

"I called Jerry this afternoon and said, 'Let's move forward and make sure we stay the friends that we have been for 25 years,"' Collins said at the time. "It had to be a home run, and both of us had a little angst over it. So we both agreed it wasn't the best to keep going this way."

The Bulls, too, need a change of direction after unraveling just as the season tipped off.

A first-round sweep of Miami-Chicago's first series victory since the championship era-and a six-game loss to Detroit in the second round last year gave the Bulls high hopes that quickly crashed. The Kobe Bryant trade rumors and failed contract negotiations with Luol Deng and Ben Gordon-who turned down five-year extensions worth more than $50 million-left Chicago in a funk it could not shake.

The unselfishness and hard-nosed defense that defined recent teams was missing. Players bickered with each other and lashed out at coaches as the losses mounted, and some skipped practices and shootarounds.

Joakim Noah, last year's first-round pick, lashed out at assistant Ron Adams in January and was initially suspended one game before teammates voted to make it two. Noah also clashed with Ben Wallace, who was traded to Cleveland.

And just last month Noah was arrested in Gainesville, Fla., for having an open container of alcohol and also was charged with marijuana possession.

Tyrus Thomas skipped practice, Chris Duhon missed a shootaround the day after he attended a Duke-North Carolina game, and Andres Nocioni had words with Boylan during a game. Duhon is an unrestricted free agent who probably won't be back, and Paxson figures to make some moves whether the No. 1 pick is involved or not.

"Hardly a year goes by when you don't do something. But first we have to decide what we want to do with the pick," Reinsdorf said last week. "And then we listen to offers for it, and then we'll think about what else we're going to do."

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Wait...

A couple pages back, did someone really allude to the fact that Michael Redd may have been better than Ray Allen???

 

[miamin2]

Damn, I feel bad for shaun livingston, and I think Kareem should get a chance but w/e thats not my job

 

[tupac003]

Former Knicks star Allan Houston told The Post he still is interested in playing next season. Houston, 37, attempted a comeback with the Knicks prior to last season before deciding the fit wasn't right. NY Post

That's pretty much the odds if you are listening to Anthony's agent, Calvin Andrews, who spoke with Fox 31 sports Monday. "I would say nothing is happening. The Nuggets are not trading Carmelo," said Andrews. But it's not as if the original question is completely out of the realm of possibility. MyFoxColorado

The Denver Post recently reported (through an unnamed source) that the Detroit Pistons might be interested in Anthony, and that Detroit may be among the teams putting out feelers for the 24-year-old star. The Free Press also reported all current Pistons are on the trading block, with the exception of guard Rodney Stuckey. The Pistons have missed the NBA Finals for three straight seasons, and clearly have high expectations. MyFoxColorado

Andrews has already told Fox 31 that he sees Anthony staying with the Nuggets, and that the organization hasn't told him any differently. "Our relationship is such that we would be informed by the Nuggets if there stance had changed. They would call me," added Andrews. MyFoxColorado

Carmelo Anthony's name was linked with the New Jersey Nets shortly after Denver's unceremonious sweep in the opening round at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. Like a lot of the gossip, the Melo to the Meadowlands swap was the stuff of fiction. Now comes word that Joe Dumars has his sights on Anthony, an ironic twist when one considers the Detroit Pistons executive could have had the small forward in the 2003 draft for nothing. Toronto Sun

The Nuggets need a great point guard, and Allen Iverson, who is not going away and can't be dealt away, needs a great backcourt mate. Anthony needs to go elsewhere to polish his career and reputation, and the Pistons need him to rejuvenate their fortunes. Because of hockey, Denver and Detroit sports fans will never exchange Christmas cards, but they joyfully would exchange basketball players. An exchange of Anthony, Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin and Chucky Atkins for Billups, Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Detroit's first-round pick (29th) makes the most sense (and dollars under the cap for the Nuggets) and is scary-good for both teams. (Some might think just scary, but it definitely would be good.) Denver Post

The combined approximate salaries for Billups ($11 million), Wallace ($16 mil) and Prince ($9.5 mil) would be about $36.5 million, while the Nuggets' reported total for Anthony ($14.4 mil), Martin ($14.2 million), Camby ($8 mil plus a possible $3 million in bonuses) and Atkins ($3.4 mil) probably would top $42 million. The Nuggets drop about $11 million in the dollar-for-dollar luxury tax, and Wallace's contract will expire after next season, allowing them more room then to maneuver. Denver Post

Instead of selecting Anthony, Dumars used the second overall pick on Darko Milicic. Having fired Flip Saunders, Dumars clearly is under the gun to alter a roster that is aging. Chauncey Billups is one such player with Detroit whose best days appear to be behind. Talking about deals is one thing, but to actually consummate one is entirely different in a salary-cap era. Toronto Sun

In Cleveland, the Cavs are continually trying to coddle LeBron James, who can walk away from his home state during the summer of 2010. Every move GM Danny Ferry makes is to surround James with complementary pieces. By extension, Ferry is ensuring that he stays employed. Toronto Sun

Michael Redd, who played his collegiate ball at Ohio State, is the latest perimeter-happy hoopster to be connected with Cleveland. Redd has turned into a one-trick pony in Milwaukee, where rookie GM John Hammond is hoping to turn the page and put his stamp on the Bucks. Toronto Sun

Like a lot of teams, the Pacers can use toughness, fuelling one wild rumour that Bird wouldn't mind re-acquiring Ron Artest. Toronto Sun

Gilbert Arenas said he opted out of the final year of his contract with the Washington Wizards by filing the necessary paperwork with the league office Friday. The move makes Arenas, who was scheduled to earn $12.8 million next season, an unrestricted free agent. Teams will be able to negotiate with free agents July 1. Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld has repeatedly stated that the team plans to re-sign Arenas and all-star forward Antawn Jamison, who will also be an unrestricted free agent. Washington Post

Arenas has said that he will seek a maximum-level long-term contract, one that could cover up to six years and be worth more than $120 million. However, Arenas has also said that he would be willing to take less if it helps the team retain Jamison and make other moves to improve. Washington Post

Arenas, who has not hired an agent and is representing himself, said yesterday that he does not have any visits scheduled with other teams, and he will be traveling in Asia and Europe from June 30 to July 15. Washington Post

Arenas can begin negotiating with any team on July 1. While he has expressed a desire to remain with the Wizards, he has also said he won't return unless the team also re-signs Antawn Jamison, who is also set to become a free agent. Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld has said he wants to re-sign both Arenas and Jamison. AP/ESPN.com

The three-time All-Star filed the necessary paperwork with the NBA on Friday, meaning he will pass up the $12.8 million he was guaranteed next season and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Arenas confirmed he had opted out but would not comment further. Washington Times

 

[rapsteady1]

Originally Posted by tupac003

Former Knicks star Allan Houston told The Post he still is interested in playing next season. Houston, 37, attempted a comeback with the Knicks prior to last season before deciding the fit wasn't right. NY Post


The Nuggets need a great point guard, and Allen Iverson, who is not going away and can't be dealt away, needs a great backcourt mate. Anthony needs to go elsewhere to polish his career and reputation, and the Pistons need him to rejuvenate their fortunes. Because of hockey, Denver and Detroit sports fans will never exchange Christmas cards, but they joyfully would exchange basketball players. An exchange of Anthony, Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin and Chucky Atkins for Billups, Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Detroit's first-round pick (29th) makes the most sense (and dollars under the cap for the Nuggets) and is scary-good for both teams. (Some might think just scary, but it definitely would be good.) Denver Post

The combined approximate salaries for Billups ($11 million), Wallace ($16 mil) and Prince ($9.5 mil) would be about $36.5 million, while the Nuggets' reported total for Anthony ($14.4 mil), Martin ($14.2 million), Camby ($8 mil plus a possible $3 million in bonuses) and Atkins ($3.4 mil) probably would top $42 million. The Nuggets drop about $11 million in the dollar-for-dollar luxury tax, and Wallace's contract will expire after next season, allowing them more room then to maneuver. Denver Post

I dont think H20 will comeback. If he had a hard time with Isiah's game play, he is only going to struggle more with Mike D's (being thathis style of play is running).

As for the nuggets, THATS INSANE.

if that trade is going to happen, id beleft speechless.

*Lakers, (just throwing a suggestion) watching the finals, we need a PF. Vlad Rad is not consistent and NEVER PLAYS D. We should make a move in the offseasontrading Vlad Rad, Newble, and Mihm for a SF/SG and a PF.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

An exchange of Anthony, Marcus Camby, Kenyon Martin and Chucky Atkins for Billups, Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Detroit's first-round pick (29th) makes the most sense (and dollars under the cap for the Nuggets) and is scary-good for both teams. (Some might think just scary, but it definitely would be good.) Denver Post

Yeah right....Joe D ain't stupid....

NBA Live type @%**....

 

[shannonscrooks]

Yeah right....Joe D ain't stupid....
Dre, you have a call on line 1:

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Aside from that blunder....

But I mean, Darko was regarded as a top prospect...

But then he went and got hung on a dunk as the pistons game was ending...

 

[enlightened thought]

gilbert is not getting a max deal coming off an injury plagued season.

 

[odeezy23]

so where do you guys think Gil will end up?

 

[lawdog1]

That's terrible. I really thought he had a bright future -- if he could stay healthy. He really does have excellent court vision.

Hopefully, in light of this, the Clips are trying to figure out how to get a new starting P.G. They have a couple guys that are serviceable back ups (BrevinKnight and Dan Dickau), but neither of them are starter quality, particularly in the West.

 

[al3xis]

Allan, give it up my man. It was painful enough to watch your last few seasons..


IDK if it'd make them any better, but AI and Lawson would be a hell of a fast backcourt.

is the latest perimeter-happy hoopster to be connected with Cleveland.
And this is the issue...not Mike Redd.

Why get any spot shooter??? You have LeBron, get out and RUN. Him finishing and creating on the wing >> him driving and kicking.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

all this talk got me thinking.....NBA 2k9 gonna be CRAZY! haha

Gil will wind up staying...who really has the room to sign a max level player??

 

[paul is on tilt]

Originally Posted by cleansneaksonly21

Gil will wind up staying...who really has the room to sign a max level player??

Memphis and Philadelphia have a whole lot of cap room. Not that they'll sign Gilbert but I'm just saying...

 

[carlos tevez]

Anyone else think that Arenas will sign with a contender for 1-2 years and try to win a ring? I dont think many teams will be lining up for his services due tolack of cap space around the league and not many teams will be willing to give him a max deal coming off of a very serious injury.

He could sign for the MLE for one of the top teams in the West in hopes of getting a ring.

 

[i nasmatic i]

just for the potential laughs, i would like to see gil sign with the cavs

 

[N41D]

And this is the issue...not Mike Redd.

Why get any spot shooter??? You have LeBron, get out and RUN. Him finishing and creating on the wing >> him driving and kicking.
Yep... Put faster and more athletic players around him... Not unathletic jump shooters like Michael Redd.

A couple pages back, did someone really allude to the fact that Michael Redd may have been better than Ray Allen???

Nah, dude said Michael Redd was like Ray Allen Lite... Michael Redd ain't seein Ray in his prime, though. Young Ray was more athletic andexplosive than Redd ever thought of being...

 

[acidicality]

do it mullin!

we want gilbert back!

Nah, we're not gettin him. I do want to see Gilbert do well though,more than likely he should be a Wizard. If not he'll go to a contender IMO

 

[jordan23mike23]

Cuban should have waited and tried to sign and trade for Gil

Gil-Terry-Howard-Irk would be nice in the open court

 

[youngwayne023]

Pistons have to do something.. but I dont really wanna see KMart and Camby sitting on our bench half the season. Melo on the other hand, I wouldnt mind seeing.

 

[ValarMorghulis]

^^^ games would like 145-115.....and ya'll would be the 115!

 

[johndaeyun]

man if that melo trade were to happen, that would be horrible for the Pistons. Billups,iverson, Rasheed, prince, and Nene would be a much better team than whatthe Nuggets have right now. They would play with better chemistry. But the Pistons would probably not be a lock for the Eastern Conference finals.It'sironic that the Pistons are interested in Melo when they could have drafted him.