The Official NBA 2005-06 Thread

[D'Nyc3]

Yo I decided to start the thread up so we can get prepared for the new upcoming season. Also we can start doing our fantasy league.

Anyways lets have a topic, lets say..... The clippers? :tup:

[Ill E]

Yo I decided to start the thread up so we can get prepared for the new upcoming season. Also we can start doing our fantasy league.

Anyways lets have a topic, lets say..... The clippers? :tup:

im down for the fantasy league. :tup:

clippers... they improved a little bit, because they signed Mekhi Phifer to play shooting guard :tup: Mekhi plays no D most of the time,except when he's motivated,like, when he is guarding a star, like Kobe Bryant ( i know this because I used to watch Mekhi play for the Houston Rockets for years), but his jumpshot is good (sometimes... :xeye: )

[Hoonyo]

the warriors are making the playoffs this year

Ggpo grizzlies

[Def1n1tely]

I'm up for the fantasy league.. but imma be a noob.. since ive never been in one before.

[PopTardO]

im up for fantasy league cuz i won the srk one last yr =)

[spideyman]

count me in for the league

[YellowS4]

Yeah, I'm in for this too. Adrian, you ain't winning anything this year haha.

Def, is there anything to actually do in west covina? Living up on the mountains fucken sucks =\

[Cletus Kasady]

Re-posted from old thread:

The Spurs signed Van Exel just recently (and presumably on the cheap). I think it's a good pickup because they can always use another three point shooter and he can play either guard position (if either Udrih or Bones is in a funk); plus they still have the same offer on the table for Finley (who it looks like is probably going to be on the Heat and who is better off going to Denver IMO). I'd probably rather see them get Luis Scola this year, but I can't complain because they still have his NBA rights.

I'd like to join the league but I know that if I do I'm going to end up not playing and being a waste of a spot.

[GETBUZZIN]

I hate basketball. :tup: You should too.

[swerve]

Bulls in the NBA Finals... that's all I have to say.

[The D Man]

I'm in for a league too. That way I can be the champ of our football and basketball leagues.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

I'm down as well. However, we need to avoid the problems of last year.


Also, I hope my Suns don't get GGPO'ed.

[Cletus Kasady]

They got James Jones from the Pacers; I understand he's a decent shooter and could score when he was starting, but they need that second playmaker if they want to do well again.

Maybe D'Antoni will end up adjusting their style again now that they have some frontcourt depth and lost Q and Johnson; as it stands, Nash and Stoudemire still did pretty well for themselves in the halfcourt against the Spurs and Crazy Eyes can't be that bad.

[Ryu1999]

Here's my West predictions for next season, (rankings are based on records not overall seeding)

1. Spurs
2. Rockets
3. Suns
4. Dallas
5. Sacramento
6. Seattle
7. Denver
8. Golden State
9. L.A. Clippers
10. Minnesota
11. Utah
12. L.A. Lakers
13. Memphis
14. Portland
15. New Orleans

[Hoonyo]

Here's my West predictions for next season, (rankings are based on records not overall seeding)


8. Golden State
Jeah!!!

[GeoG2]

Tyson Chandler is a dummy. He's not worth a max contract, and he never will be until he replicates Big Ben's success.

These NBA players kill me. Put in more work, bitch!

[Feyz]

- Philly is gonna suck this year...


- Nobody will fuck with the Nets this season



- Omar cook looks like the predator without the mask.

[Hunter D]

- Omar cook looks like the predator without the mask.

I went to high school with that cat. This is the same thing people would say during lunch when cats would be getting at eachother.

[Aznhadoken]

im down for the league and this year i say go rockets!

[donaldducktm]

i'm down for the fantasy league. i feel that the lakers might be in a playoff spot. 7th at best =(

[Def1n1tely]

Yellow: nah West Covina isn't at the mountains. Got a lot of stuff to do around here actually.

I think the Van Exel transaction is sick. I've always liked him so its good that hes gonna be in a team with a shot for the finals.

[Morphiend]

im in for the fantasy league. i like the kings to seriously compete in the west

[D'Nyc3]

Here's my West predictions for next season, (rankings are based on records not overall seeding)

1. Spurs
2. Rockets
3. Suns
4. Dallas
5. Sacramento
6. Seattle
7. Denver
8. Golden State
9. L.A. Clippers
10. Minnesota
11. Utah
12. L.A. Lakers
13. Memphis
14. Portland
15. New Orleans

pretty resonable.. but my predictions goes as follows...

1.Spurs
2.Dallas
3.Suns
4.Rockets
5.Supersonics
6.Sac town
7.Golden state
8.Nuggest(What?!)

For the East
1.Miami
2.Detroit
3.Nets

Fuck the rest.

[illusive]

Tyson Chandler is a dummy. He's not worth a max contract, and he never will be until he replicates Big Ben's success.

These NBA players kill me. Put in more work, bitch!

I disapprove of Chandler's pricey negotiation as well, but I don't blame him, nor do I frown upon any professional athlete who asks for more than they're actually worth. If you're Tyson Chandler and you just saw the deal Samuel Dalembart got, you wouldn't be settling for anything less either. And neither would you if an inferior/comparable co-worker were making more money than you.

If anything, it was Chicago management's mistake for allowing somebody else to set the market price for Chandler.

[Ryu1999]

pretty resonable.. but my predictions goes as follows...

For the East
1.Miami
2.Detroit
3.Nets

Fuck the rest.

I'll bet you $5 paypal Indy will do better than the Nets. In fact, I'd say that Indy will do even better than Detroit next year. They are STACKED with good talent and are the deepest team in the league.

I have no idea why you'd think the Nets would be that good. I thought they would be good when SARs was heading there but now that he's not...I just don't think they're good enough.

[Ryu1999]

Spurs are the evil empire. First Nick Van Exel, now the pickup.....Finley.

Spurs 2006 and 2007 champs!

[GeoG2]

Spurs = 1 Stop Championship Shop.

Disgusting.

[f_man]

wnba is a joke.

especially the sacarmento anarchs.

[Cletus Kasady]

I didn't think the Spurs stood a chance considering that the Suns could have offered him a starting role and the Heat had the full mid-level exception to give him (and Denver had both...they've got to be kicking themselves that they weren't even in the hunt for Finley). On a positive (sort of) note for the rest of the league, Glenn Robinson and Devin Brown are probably looking for jobs now.

[GeoG2]

wnba is a joke.

especially the sacarmento anarchs.

You can't be serious. I'm starting to like the shit.

Tamika Catchings and Deanna Nolan are The Truth and The Shit, respectively.

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BTW, Glenn Robinson is a bitch. He got his ring, now he wants to go back to the Bucks and finish his career.

I bet a grand Carmelo's career follows Glenn's blueprint.

[Galactic]

I'll bet you $5 paypal Indy will do better than the Nets. In fact, I'd say that Indy will do even better than Detroit next year. They are STACKED with good talent and are the deepest team in the league.

I have no idea why you'd think the Nets would be that good. I thought they would be good when SARs was heading there but now that he's not...I just don't think they're good enough.

Indy is one Ron Artest blowup away from being the 2nd seed in the East. Top seed will probably be Miami, with D-Troit 3rd or 2nd depending on Artest. Then the Nets round out #4.

I don't know where all this love for Houston is coming from, is EVERYONE chinese up in this motherfucker?

But yeah, I must admit, I love watching Yao play. So fucking entertaining, lmao. Stromile Swift was a VERY good pickup for them. Allows Juwon Howard to come off the bench and have more productive minutes, and gives them a LOT of help in one of their major lacking categories, rebounds. Swift is also very quick on the help defense. Houston was already one of the top 4 defensive teams in the league, and they just got another quick shot blocker and rebounder.

HOWEVER, Stromile is not really a prolific scorer. Between T-mac and Yao you'd think Houston wouldn't have any problems putting points on the board but their offense is surprisingly stagnant at times. Also... they STILL need a good point guard. Sura is injury prone and Mike James is a good, solid BACKUP PG a la Charlie Ward at best.

^_-;

[LucasBishop]

According to ESPN, Michael Finley is signing with the Spurs. The just rich get richer. They're definitely my early favorites to take it all.

If anything, it was Chicago management's mistake for allowing somebody else to set the market price for Chandler.

I agree wholeheartedly. GM John Paxson has really been snoozing this off-season. The Bulls last year did a good job, but we all know they overachieved. But Paxson has basically stood pat, the only acquisitions being rookie free agent Eddie Basden and the Kings' Darius Songaila. He needs to lock the Twin Toddlers down.

Chandler and Dalembert have comparable stats, and Chandler has every right to hold out for as much as Sam is getting, and probably more, because Tyson was a bigger part of the Bulls' success than Sam was the Sixers'.

[GeoG2]

Put yourself in Paxson's shoes. You give Tyson his money... how the hell are you going to resign the other players? This isn't rocket science... GMs have to take into consideration the worth of other players in the near future. Hinrich, Gordon, and Deng could all possibly be max contract players. Paxson has to pick and choose who to pay and lock carefully.

I don't blame him for waiting. I sure as hell wouldn't blow all that money on one player this early.

[LucasBishop]

Put yourself in Paxson's shoes. You give Tyson his money... how the hell are you going to resign the other players? This isn't rocket science... GMs have to take into consideration the worth of other players in the near future. Hinrich, Gordon, and Deng could all possibly be max contract players. Paxson has to pick and choose who to pay and lock carefully.

I don't blame him for waiting. I sure as hell wouldn't blow all that money on one player this early.

I'm not saying you give him a max deal. I saying you try to lock him up before a comparable player, like Dalembert, signs and sets the market. Chandler and Curry both made strides last season and showed their worth. Did you see how the Bulls floundered in the playoffs with Curry out and Chandler in foul trouble throughout the series? They're worth keeping, the team is really built around them. But I think Pax is gonna dump Curry this season, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's lowballing Tyson.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

NOOOO!!! WHY SAN ANTONIO? WHY?

Gah. Just when there was light for the Suns...San Antonio goes and shuts it down. Who the hell does Phoenix have now for a swingman?

[Hoonyo]

NOOOO!!! WHY SAN ANTONIO? WHY?

Gah. Just when there was light for the Suns...San Antonio goes and shuts it down. Who the hell does Phoenix have now for a swingman?Jim Jackson

[GeoG2]

I'm not saying you give him a max deal. I saying you try to lock him up before a comparable player, like Dalembert, signs and sets the market. Chandler and Curry both made strides last season and showed their worth. Did you see how the Bulls floundered in the playoffs with Curry out and Chandler in foul trouble throughout the series? They're worth keeping, the team is really built around them. But I think Pax is gonna dump Curry this season, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's lowballing Tyson.

The problem Chandler is being a bitch about this. He wants his max deal. So what is Paxson to do?

Chandler still has no offensive talent... he's a bigger Ben Wallace in the making. And Curry's health has everyone worried. These reasons are why no other team has been in a rush to scoop these guys up... they're not worth a lot of money right now. But to keep them Chicago has to pay up? Forget that.

I'd keep Curry though. Him, Gordon and Hinrich at the least... everyone else can go. Paxson screwed up when he decided to keep Duhon.

[donaldducktm]

The problem Chandler is being a bitch about this. He wants his max deal. So what is Paxson to do?

Chandler still has no offensive talent... he's a bigger Ben Wallace in the making. And Curry's health has everyone worried. These reasons are why no other team has been in a rush to scoop these guys up... they're not worth a lot of money right now. But to keep them Chicago has to pay up? Forget that.

I'd keep Curry though. Him, Gordon and Hinrich at the least... everyone else can go. Paxson screwed up when he decided to keep Duhon.
tyson chandler can play defense (blocks, rebounds) and is a 7-footer who can clog the lane. if u think about it, he was part of the reason why the bulls went into the playoffs. offensively, he can score when he's available and when the team needs him to score IMO. when i look at his stats, he pulls down rebounds and accounts for most blocks on the team.

so i think tyson should be a lockout, but considering the payments, he should get a decent amount.

[LucasBishop]

Well Tyson is signed. 6 years, $63 million, that he can boost to around $80 mil, should he meet all the incentives. As for Eddy, I think he's just gonna take the qualifying offer and be an unrestricted F.A. next year. The Bulls aren't gonna budge, I don't think.

edit

The Bulls signed Malik Allen today. With him, along with Songaila and Harrington on the roster, Paxson has clearly prepared to let Curry go.

[GeoG2]

They matter as well trade one or two of the other kids, because they won't be able to afford them in the long run.

[D'Nyc3]

Spurs are GODS now.

>>>>>>>>Patriots

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Does anyone happen to know by any chance what happened to Stephen Graham? I know he worked out a bit for the Suns, but it appears they didn't sign him...

[D'Nyc3]

Anyone been keeping up with Streetball.

Its on now and I think this is the last episode. I wonder who has the contract.

[The D Man]

Air up there is gonna take it.

[D'Nyc3]

which he did. :rofl:

Good shit.

This season sucked!!!

[ashurax]

cleveland got damon jones

link (http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37233/20050907/cleveland_lands_jones/)

[GeoG2]

which he did. :rofl:

Good shit.

This season sucked!!!

I forgot all about the show. I saw 4 eps and that's it. Saw Escalade come back... and then I said forget it. Too boring.

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Cleveland is going to be so good. But it depends on the coaching at this point.

I need some damn basketball to watch, man. I'm tired of waiting.

Deanna Nolan is the only reason I ever watch a WNBA game, and they got booted out the playoffs. No b-ball to watch now.

[Ephidel]

cleveland got damon jones

link (http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/37233/20050907/cleveland_lands_jones/)

Oh shit - viewing now.

:pleased:

[LucasBishop]

Paul Pierce to Denver? Insidehoops.com is reporting The Celts are trading Pierce to the Nuggets for F/C Nene and PG Andre Miller. Someone else, such as Eduaro Najera, could be thrown in to make the money match. Makes sense, as the Nugs just signed Earl Watson, have Earl Boykins, and have desperately been seeking a 2 all offseason. You know they've got to hate giving up Nene, if this true though. But perhaps a change of scenery is best for him.

[Hoonyo]

Paul Pierce to Denver? Insidehoops.com is reporting The Celts are trading Pierce to the Nuggets for F/C Nene and PG Andre Miller. Someone else, such as Eduaro Najera, could be thrown in to make the money match. Makes sense, as the Nugs just signed Earl Watson, have Earl Boykins, and have desperately been seeking a 2 all offseason. You know they've got to hate giving up Nene, if this true though. But perhaps a change of scenery is best for him.Wow.

[ashurax]

boston's gonna trade away a guy that literally bled for them. gonna be weird seeing the celts now considering pierce was the cornerstone of their franchise for quite a few years.

[GeoG2]

*Hangs self*

[Feyz]

Gerald Green is gonna be one of the best rookies this season... you hear it here first.

[mystikazien]

i heard on the radio in LA that the Lakers are planning to trade Mihm to the Bulls for Eddy Curry. could this be possible?

[GeoG2]

Boston says the trade rumor is bogus. Thank god...

[jae hoon]

Cleveland should be vastly improved this year. They got what they were lacking last year.

Marshall is a severly underrated PF who could start for most teams in the league. He can shoot, rebound and play decent defense.

Damon Jones gives them an outside presence they lacked for alot of last year. There is no question the guy can shot the three.

Larry Hughes is well Larry Hughes, he will get about 2.5 steals per game and get you about 20 points.

This will allow Eric Snow to play more of his style of ball. Say what you want about Snow, no he cant shot at all but he can play D and he can pass really well.

[Cool-Breeze]

The Spurs have now become the SONY Entertainment of basketball by aquireing Finley and my homie Nick the quick which makes them a losk in my eyes for the championship.
There bench will be able to competete with most teams starting 5's all season.
Come playoff time they have enough veterans to run away with the title, defense i think will pick up but scoreing will in a major way.

The Rockets are dangerous or seem to be that way because of how well they clicked last year, though they don't score high, if there defense stays where it was last year they will go further than the first round, because Mutumbo for some reason looked like his old defensive self side by side with Yao, the clutch shooters were on point, and Tracy was just Tracy.


Detroit got no real free acts and look the same, which will hurt them in the long run(Late in the season).
Miami even with loseing Damon still pose a great threat and Indiana is now truely the number 2 team.
The rest of the east sucks, including philly YEAH I SAID IT HOME TOWN SUCKS.

[illusive]

Yao Ming's putting on some mass. Up to 330 lbs now?

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050908/ids_photos_sp/r3016896640.jpg

If I heard correctly, Oklahoma City and Kansas City are now in the final biddings for the NO Hornets. I'd be happy with either choice.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Oklahoma City REPRESENT!

I don't know how it'd work out, an NBA team here. At least I'd be able to catch a Phoenix Suns game in person...

[PopTardO]

oh shit yao ming

[Cool-Breeze]

God dang is that a true pic cause if it is Mutumbo is gonna teach em how to throw dem bows.

[Hunter D]

Yao Ming's putting on some mass. Up to 330 lbs now?

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050908/ids_photos_sp/r3016896640.jpg

If I heard correctly, Oklahoma City and Kansas City are now in the final biddings for the NO Hornets. I'd be happy with either choice.
Oh shit, Yao's out for blood. :wow: He won't get pushed around now. This is the step he had to take if he wants to dominate in the NBA, I'm glad he finally did it.

[Hoonyo]

Yao's going to fuck shit up this year.

[jae hoon]

If that pic of Yao is real, damn he bulked up.

[Hoonyo]

If that pic of Yao is real, damn he bulked up.It's definitely real. I read a couple articles a while back about Yao hiring a strength coach, and the other article was about an analyst who met up with Yao and couldn't believe how big his arms have become.

[The D Man]

Yao's going to fuck shit up this year.

He still can't fuck with you know who. But he should definitely try to start pushing around all other centers in the league now. Maybe a 20 point 10 rebound year (finally).

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Yahoo apparently has Fantasy NBA signups. So let's get crackin!

In other small news about the Suns, they have signed Eddie House. Which, combined with Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, and the other assorted players they have, still does not make up for Joe Johnson. Yet.

[Def1n1tely]

in the pic.. it looks like yaos left arm is way bigger than his right

[Morphiend]

ive made an srk league. limit of 14 teams. head to head. serious players only please. pm me for id and password or post here (email address so i can invite you). i'll make a separate thread for the league once its set. oh yeah, live draft on oct 11 at 845 or something.

so far:
me
big picture (spot reserved)
donaldducktm (spot reserved)
mikenike (spot reserved)
jae hoon (spot reserved)
hai duong rice man (spot reserved)
dman (pm sent)
aznhadoken (im sent)

[The D Man]

ive made an srk league. limit of 14 teams. head to head. serious players only please. pm me for id and password. i'll make a separate thread for the league once its set. oh yeah, live draft on oct 11 at 845 or something.

so far:
me
big picture (spot reserved)
donaldducktm (spot reserved)
mikenike (spot reserved)
jae hoon (spot reserved)
hai duong rice man (spot reserved)

Can I get in?

I'm going to win both of SRK's fantasy Leagues.

[Aznhadoken]

can i get in

[Carpet Lint]

Fuck SRK fantasty leagues. There's only like four people that actually play. You jackasses just draft and forget about the league completely.

Fuck yo couch, niggas.

______


Yuta Tabuse to Raptors training camp! Hurray, minorities! Japanese Jordan, awesome stuff.

I'm thinking Payton goes to Miami, and Jay Williams chooses Houston over Toronto.

ROY = Joey Graham. That's right. The guy's a beast.

[ashurax]

in for the SRK fantasy league.... team name is UCLA Bruins

[PopTardO]

can i join? cuz i won the last one

[GeoG2]

Yao Ming's putting on some mass. Up to 330 lbs now?

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/050908/ids_photos_sp/r3016896640.jpg

If I heard correctly, Oklahoma City and Kansas City are now in the final biddings for the NO Hornets. I'd be happy with either choice.

Well let's see... two years ago he was 294. Last year he was 310. He doesn't have to bang with Shaq much anymore, so I don't see the point. But atleast he's serious about improving his frame and hopefully his skills.

19-10-2 year perhaps?

[donaldducktm]

hahaha morphiend doesn't have to ask. yeah u guys know i'm down.

[ViciousSLASH]

Fuck SRK fantasty leagues. There's only like four people that actually play. You jackasses just draft and forget about the league completely.

Fuck yo couch, niggas.



Argeed, then they all bitch about how people are cheating or somethings fucked up.

Thats why I ruined the one league last year. Because everyone kept on acting stupid.

But go Yao. I EATAH TEH PIZZAH.

[Cool-Breeze]

Well Im interested in joining the fantasy league so please hit me up on IM asap Aight.

Oh though I don't like there slow half court play

SPURS WILL REPEAT MUAHHHHH!!!!

[Morphiend]

pm's sent to cool breeze and poptardo

[PopTardO]

i love yahoo's ranking...alston over bosh and ak47

[YellowS4]

mind if i join? poptardo aint winning anything this year :D

[Hoonyo]

can the live draft be on a monday or wednesday or friday

[Legendary Gokou]

I wouldn't mind joining the league. Last years was my first time, so I wasn't sure how it even worked. So I mistakingly got nothing but Spurs players and wouldn't part with them.


Let me know.

[Morphiend]

I wouldn't mind joining the league. Last years was my first time, so I wasn't sure how it even worked. So I mistakingly got nothing but Spurs players and wouldn't part with them.


Let me know.

your pm box is full. hit me up on aim whenever you're online

hoonyo- i work mon, wed, fri nights..is there any time on tues,thurs that you could be there. i can try to change it to a sunday night or somehting if more people could make it.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

You gonna PM the people with reserved spots soon?

[Hoonyo]

your pm box is full. hit me up on aim whenever you're online

hoonyo- i work mon, wed, fri nights..is there any time on tues,thurs that you could be there. i can try to change it to a sunday night or somehting if more people could make it.tues-thurs sometime before 5 if possible...

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Rice Rockets baby!

[donaldducktm]

Viet Ryder in the house!!!!!
!

[Hoonyo]

Stove Top Stuffings

[donaldducktm]

Lower expectations for the Lakers.... i guess the lakers will have nothing more than a playoff spot =(

Scottie Pippen is training Odom...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is special asst. coach
Phil and Kobe having a better relationship...Phil is going to re-establish kobe as the first team (last year kobe was 3rd)

i can't tell if i'm excited or not, but i wanna see how the lakers will come out next season :tup:

Miami looks beastly this year.....

[Unreallystic]

1. I don't want to take credit away from Yao - but I woudl hardly consider him bulking up this summer something special - he prolly wanted to do it before but if you remember he's been balling nonstop since before his rookie season - this was his first summer "off". I'm actully less concerned about bulk and mroe concerned about agility - can he reall move well...shaq is big but he's also agile *or was depending on how you look at it*.

2. Geo - your the man - I agree with dam near everything you've said in this thread. Cleveland finally has the pieces to step their game up - I don't think they'll be contenders yet - I'm concered about their team defense THIS year...next year though I honestly expect them to be able to compete for the eastern chip. San Antonio just won another ring...no one is going to be able to touch them - their bench is only comparable by *maybe* the Pacers and Miami - but they have Coach that will massage all the players into a nasty rotation.

3. I pick Pacer/SA final as of right now...of course injuries and trades can change all that - but with current rosters thats what I see. I like som of Miami's moves - hate the Walker one - that was a waste of money. The club has too much stuff going on to focus - I expect them to fumble thruought the gate and have a very up and down season putting together an impressive streak post all-star game and losing to Indiana in the East. Out West - Uhm all the teams got weaker except LA who went up a little - and San Antonio who bascially just put their ten bux down to reserve the Chip. I think LA is going to do surprisingly well - look for Phil to try and point Kobe in a more Jordan-esque role - getting him to FINALLY use Lomar Odom in the post - by convincing him that with Sha gone he is the #1 option. Seattle will fall off. Phoenix I think will do well - but not as well as last year - I just don't see them lighting the torch to the same level they did last season. I expect Dallas to pull a blockbuster trade when they find the current roster doesn't stand a chance at playoff success. It gets more and more stripped down - I expect them to try and lock up an all-star - this should be very pheasible to with some big names hitting free agency next summer.

4. KG is my pick for next player to go to court for hurting someone in the franchise. He's going to clock McHale for not getting enough done. There is nothing mroe you can ask of the Man-Child - he's one of the few players who I think earns every penny he gets - and he watched them build the team up his contract year - but watched it wither after they had him locked up. I expect him to try and bail and keep your eye out for a possible move to Chicago where they have a big man who shoudl complement him well defensively and possibly offensily *Tyson*, they have merchandise they could package up and trade for Garnett, they have a solid team being built up that feels like it just needs that one major player to get them over the top - usually you see teams needing to fill around a player but this team is filled up looking for that player.
-:bluu:

[LucasBishop]

What do you all think of those new Pacers jerseys? They're kind plain to me. The home defintely looks better than the away, which is the opposite of how I felt with the old pinstripes ones.

[LucasBishop]

The Bulls traded Eddy Curry to the Knicks. for what, John Paxson wouldn't say. But he's gone. Damn. I'm really disappointed. :sad:

Edit: The rumor is we're getting Tim Thomas, Mike Sweetney, Jermaine Jones and picks, and also Antonio Davis is also leaving with EC. Getting all that makes it a little easier to swallow, but still, I'm not happy to see Eddy go.

[D'Nyc3]

YESH!

Knicks have a chance!!!

[ashurax]

hehe knicks might actually make playoffs now.

but knowing zeke's luck, eddy curry's heart will act up, jerome james is gonna continue to underachieve, and some freak injury will screw up q-rich, crawford, and starbury all at the same time.

[YellowS4]

about the curry/bulls and knicks shit
"Paxson, speaking during the team's media day, told reporters the Bulls had offered Curry $400,000 US annually for the next 50 years if he failed the genetic test."

wtf, i wouldn't mind taking an offer like that haha.

[Mario Lemieux!]

Rob Babcocksmoke is such a bastard.

Rafer dealt to Houston for Mike James and 2 pylons

[Hoonyo]

Rob Babcocksmoke is such a bastard.

Rafer dealt to Houston for Mike James and 2 pylonswhoa shit where did you read this? nm found it

[Cletus Kasady]

Anybody else hear this latest Kwame Brown story? Turns out the real reason he missed that playoff practice is because he would have slapped Gilbert Arenas for apparently telling Eddie Jordan not to play him...which is pretty hilarious. Especially considering he called Arenas and in essence backed off of what he said.

So, yeah, I think it's pretty safe to say Kwame's a bitch. I don't think he can blame this little episode on Jordan calling him a faggot.

[PopTardO]

fuck i didnt see that alston and james trade....that was fuckin out of no where

[Carpet Lint]

I like this trade.

Mike James' contract is like $7 million total for two more years. Rafer's is like $23 million over the next five. This means that the only players we have under contract for in 2007/2008 are Alvin Williams ($6.85 million) and team options for the rookies. That gives us like $45-50 million to play with in two years. Just in time to resign Bosh. That's good. Anytime you can dump contracts like that for similiar talent, it's good.

We're giving more talent overall, yes. I like Rafer, but he's not that great. He put up 14.2/6.4 last year, but that's not reflective of how good he is. Toronto's a jumpshooting team, so any assist numbers are going to be bloated. Rafer didn't do that great of a job creating shots - and he would never dump it to Bosh in the post for some reason. Mike James can't push the ball that well, but it's not a huge loss. And I bet Alston's going to get along great with T-Mac.

Mike James plays good defense. Rafer plays terrible defense. And Mike James is a better spot-up shooter than Rafer and knows when to shoot. Meaning no more of Rafer jacking up random three's with 15 seconds left on the shotclock.

Also, it means that they really like Jose Calderon. He might be starting material then. And I'd rather have a veteran like Mike James to work with Calderon and Ukic than a guy like Rafer.

I think it's a good trade.

As for the randomness and odd timing of it...I think it had to do with Jay Williams deciding to hold off on his return. When Houston couldn't sign him to help out their PG spot, they traded for Alston instead.

________


Where's Spree going to? I bet that $27 million extension he rejected looks mighty fine now. What a crazy guy.

________

I never heard that stuff about Kwame. That's hilarious stuff - but to be fair, Arenas is crazy too. I'm hoping for lots of interesting subplots to develop in Kobe Town.

[Mario Lemieux!]

I'm just happy A.Will is returning =D

I can't explain why but he is my favourite Raptor...

[Carpet Lint]

I'm just happy A.Will is returning =D

I can't explain why but he is my favourite Raptor...
Because he's ALL HEART BABY. And he had a wicked crossover and was a clutch shooter in our "glory days" (when we could still make the playoffs).

Alvin's my all-time favourite Raptor too. Though I still love Vince.

I want to be there opening day just so I can cheer when he steps back on court. I don't even think anyone knows for sure if he's coming back or not. Hopefully the Alston trade means they have confidence that he can fill in some minutes at the point.

And I want him to fulfill my dream of watching a line-up with the same names. Assuming we sign Corey Williams out of training camp...
PG - Corey Williams
SG - Alvin Williams
SF - Eric Williams
PF - (I was really hoping we could sign Jerome Williams when he got amnestied)
C - Aaron Williams

If Vince had Alvin's heart...man, I don't even want to think about it. Which is the cooler name - Alvin Carter or Vince Williams? I think Vince Williams is a fucking awesome name.

And check out the new-look Araujo...
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20051004/capt.fng10710042109.nba_raptors_camp__fng107.jpg

Hahaha Hoffa's hardcore. If he slimmed down a bit, then hopefully it means that he finally has a vertical of more than three inches.

[DaliPicard]

Poll: Do you think the NBA/Chicago Bulls have the right to make Curry take DNA test?

[Cool-Breeze]

Once again People are forgetting KWAME WAS A KID, and in my eyes still is.
Just because you start making millions,doesn't mean you were fully PREPARED for what comes along with it, Since he wasn't yet taught, and grumed into how to be a man he didn't handle the pressure well, the critisim etc, Plus everyone is making fun of him, Why not make fun of the organization who tried to put THERE WHOLE FUTURE on him in the first place, the objective should be to bulid a TEAM BASED atmosphere, You telling me The wizards did that when they first got Kwame???
Hell No they didn't Rip Hamilton was held back, can anybody tell me why?
Jerry Stackhouse ended up wasting away,(But he has shown he still has usefulness in Dallas)
Jahadi White and Brandon Haywood who did play games but were never really used right.
Larry Hughes who probably was the only one playing defense.
Almighty faggot ass Micheal Jordan who if you all watched the games, put them in bad situations, though they fought back hard from them and won some close games that season, look at home many shots he would put up a night with YOUNG and UPCOMING Guards ready for the picking behind him.:rolleyes:


This is also why I feel so strongly about the age factor, it should be more about there maturity level than there playing abilities etc, Pac-Man who plays for the NFL's Tennesse Titans is an example this guy got in so much trouble BEFORE ever signing a contract it makes you wonder "Why did we even Draft him".

You hear about these kids with high ass hotel bills cause they calling all the chicken heads they meet on the road, See once you gain the Sense to know that it is a game and have fun while playing it but...
It is also a job these teams, this league practically owns you once you sign that contract, everything you say and do is now a reflection of not your parents or high school you attended, but a reflection of your Organization, Indiana looked bad as an organization to many because of the brawl in detroit, people critisized them for having so many young players, and black players at that, players who were naturally from the hood and it showed that night (Thats what the critics would say not me)

[jojo]

Mike James plays good defense. Rafer plays terrible defense. And Mike James is a better spot-up shooter than Rafer and knows when to shoot. Meaning no more of Rafer jacking up random three's with 15 seconds left on the shotclock.





I agree with most of your post. If its true though, that Rafer doesnt play good D... then that is going to have to change. With JVG coaching the Rockets, I think that is the most important key in his coaching system. Defense. The Rockets might have to put more attention on him, to work on his defensive skills. It could be done though. I think that many people thought that T-mac was only a scoring/offensive person. In last year's playoffs against Dallas, T-mac shut down Dirk. Unfortunately, other Dallas players stepped it up.

I am not too familiar with Rafer, but from what I hear, he might help out the Rockets on the offensive end.

[BshidoHEAT]

Man Dwight Howard is the shit. This kid going into his second year is saying he wants to stay a Magic for the rest of his career. :) :)

But I dunno how long he can take our shitty GM's running shit.

[Carpet Lint]

Rafer doesn't play great man-to-man, but he has quick hands - averaged 1.5 steals last year. But that's because he gambles for steals sometimes, so I don't think that's going to happen with JVG's system.

Rafer's a pretty good passer and with do well in an up-tempo offense because he can push the ball. So with good finishers on the wing (unlike in Toronto) like T-Mac or Swift, he should help you on the breaks much more than James.

He was also one of the only guys on Toronto that could penetrate consistently, but like I said, his 6.4 assists is not reflective of his point guard ability considering that we're a jump-shooting team.

And he's not as good as a spot-up shooter as James was, so I'm not completely sure if it was a good trade for Houston or not. Since T-Mac brings the ball up half the time anyway, I don't know how great of a point guard you'll need.

But Rafer's a good guy, and I like him. Hope he does well in Houston.

[Ill E]

I agree with most of your post. If its true though, that Rafer doesnt play good D... then that is going to have to change. With JVG coaching the Rockets, I think that is the most important key in his coaching system. Defense. The Rockets might have to put more attention on him, to work on his defensive skills. It could be done though. I think that many people thought that T-mac was only a scoring/offensive person. In last year's playoffs against Dallas, T-mac shut down Dirk. Unfortunately, other Dallas players stepped it up.

I am not too familiar with Rafer, but from what I hear, he might help out the Rockets on the offensive end.


co-sign. JVG makes everybody plays Defense. Before TMAC came to houston, fans in orlando called him Tracy McGra(No)D :lol: ..now, he hustles on D cuz JVG makes everybody play D

EDIT: Rafer used to be called "Skip to my Lou" when he was a AND-1 player. but in his nba career so far, at least judging from recent years in toronto/miami, he he can pass the ball and can hit the open 3 :tup: tmac+ yao= lots of open 3s :clap: :karate:

Man Dwight Howard is the shit. This kid going into his second year is saying he wants to stay a Magic for the rest of his career. :) :)

But I dunno how long he can take our shitty GM's running shit.
didnt they fire the psycho ex-hockey player GM, (the one that Tmac called an "ass" on espn last year :lol:) :confused: :xeye:

[jojo]

And he's not as good as a spot-up shooter as James was, so I'm not completely sure if it was a good trade for Houston or not. Since T-Mac brings the ball up half the time anyway, I don't know how great of a point guard you'll need.

But Rafer's a good guy, and I like him. Hope he does well in Houston.


Yeah, I hope he does well here too.

To tell you the truth, I was a bit surprised when I heard that they traded Mike James. I personally thought he did well on our team. I mean, I think he did ok in the playoffs. What I liked about James was that he can drive in towards the paint, and that he can play a bit on the outside too. He's good in my book. However, I didnt expect this... but oh well. Im pretty sure that Toronto and Houston's front office knows what they were doing.

I liked the chemistry that the Rockets had last year. I heard (well, ESPN.com says) that Rafer is/was a hot head and a trouble maker in Toronto. I didnt want Rafer to come to our team and mess up what we already had going, chemistry wise.

Rafer was on one of our sports radio stations here in Houston, and he said that all that is not true. That yeah, there's been sometimes that he's lost his cool, but that coming to this organization, that he has alot to prove.

Let's hope he's right.

[BshidoHEAT]

didnt they fire the psycho ex-hockey player GM, (the one that Tmac called an "ass" on espn last year :lol:) :confused: :xeye:

Yah, but now we got Twardski and Smith running the deal.
And their off to a great start too.
Firing Dwights personal coach/trainger (Clifford Ray)
Drafting Vazques.
Waiving Christie.
signing absolutely no key pieces in the offseason (I don't think Keyon Dooling is the answer).

*sigh*

[Cool-Breeze]

I still think it was a silly move on houstons part to give him up for Alston,

I mean Im thinking its someone else out there who can run the point and night get to much in the way of Tracy and Yao besides Alston???:confused:

Sprewell is stuck unless someone like Detroit picks him up to come off the bench or maybe the Raptors so they can have enough veterans, I dont see him playing or getting picked up until a major injury happens to a shooting guard/small forward
He really hasn't been the same since leaving New York I think they drained him while in NY.

Oh if KG's Smart NOW IS THE TIME TO LEAVE, I don't care how much a city claims to love you and want to keep you, they had a poor shot at building a team around him, True its not all Cassell's fault he couldn't stay healthy, and no one really played defense, Sprewell was nolonger an offensive threat, Wally was lost on the bench for a while, Hudson got hurt and didn't recover well, NO real big man except for KG, BEcause Kani-man was a real disappointment.

[Carpet Lint]

I liked the chemistry that the Rockets had last year. I heard (well, ESPN.com says) that Rafer is/was a hot head and a trouble maker in Toronto. I didnt want Rafer to come to our team and mess up what we already had going, chemistry wise.

Rafer was on one of our sports radio stations here in Houston, and he said that all that is not true. That yeah, there's been sometimes that he's lost his cool, but that coming to this organization, that he has alot to prove.

Let's hope he's right.
Stuff like that is always blown out of proportion. The media loves it, and anyone who ever talked back to a coach, chews out a teammate, or rushes into a crowd of Pistons fan swinging is automatically labelled a "locker room cancer." Psh.

Rafer gets frustated with losing. And to be fair, it was the Toronto Raptors. So much stupidity went on last year with the organization that I don't blame anyone from last year for hating this place. Everyone forgets that Rafer was great in Miami - then when he came to Toronto he was automatically a nutcase. Come on now.

Though apparently in college, he dropped a set of dumb bells on some guy's balls. That (along with some woman's lawsuit against MoPete for giving her herpes) was an excellent source of jokes last year. Hopefully I can pass that gift along to you.

_____

Random predictions because I think I'm drunk right now.

Atlantic - Boston (New York will be last - fuck you, Larry Brown)
Central - Indiana
Southeast - Miami (Orlando second)
4th spot - Detroit

Northwest - Denver
Pacific - Phoenix (though I think it might get pretty close between them and Golden State)
Southwest - San Antonio
4th spot - Houston...or Golden State.

Seriously, I think Golden State's going to be awesome. Baron Davis is that good.

Rookie of the Year - Chris Paul
MVP - Ron Artest (hahahaha, okay seriously, Lebron)

Spurs over Pacers in 7 for the win!

[Ill E]

Yah, but now we got Twardski and Smith running the deal.
And their off to a great start too.
Firing Dwights personal coach/trainger (Clifford Ray)
Drafting Vazques.
Waiving Christie and his wife
signing absolutely no key pieces in the offseason (I don't think Keyon Dooling is the answer).

*sigh*

Just making a correction to your post..:tup: :lol:

[BshidoHEAT]

LOL, right on ;)

[The D Man]

To whoever's running the fantasy league:

It's saying if we have an odd number of teams we won't be able to conduct the fantasy draft. So we need a solution. Recruit somebody else or possibly create another team whatever.

[donaldducktm]

hrmz draft tomorrow. someone recruit one more!

[spideyman]

u guys online pickin or just randon? if random count me in

[Mr.Noodle]

Send me a pm if you still need one more person

[The D Man]

I believe Morphiend set it up. So you can PM him or whatever needs to be done. The draft is supposed to be tommorow night.

But if need be, I still have the league ID and password and can provide it.

[donaldducktm]

i haven't seen Morphiend online in a while. i'll try to let him know asap

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

The question on my mind and everyone's is...will Amare's knee be enough of a problem to not draft him....

[donaldducktm]

The question on my mind and everyone's is...will Amare's knee be enough of a problem to not draft him....
hahaha yes he'll be injured! DO NOT PICK HIM! HE WILL BE OUT FOR THE YEAR!

[Yansoma]

Haha I just won 6 tickets to the Pistons vs Bulls preseason game tommorow.

[PBalla]

im down for the league and this year i say go rockets!
exactly what he said

[The D Man]

Thanks to whoever just joined the fantasy league. Now we can have our draft.

Tuesday 11:45 pm. It says get their early just in case so do what you gotta do.

[Hoonyo]

Thanks to whoever just joined the fantasy league. Now we can have our draft.

Tuesday 11:45 pm. It says get their early just in case so do what you gotta do.i'm going to try really hard to be home from work by 8:30 (11:30 EST)

if not, then it's going to suck bad for me

also, preseason began ! anyone else going to be watching the warriors/lakers preseason game tomorrow night? warriors are definitely going to make an impact this season.

[The D Man]

i'm going to try really hard to be home from work by 8:30 (11:30 EST)

if not, then it's going to suck bad for me

also, preseason began ! anyone else going to be watching the warriors/lakers preseason game tomorrow night? warriors are definitely going to make an impact this season.

Damn. Preseason already. It seems like just yesterday that Damon Jones thought he was Kobe and Shaq became invisible to the rest of Miami players...........

Anyway I'll watch to see how things are looin for the Warriors. I think it might be playoff time for them.

Still, this is a great time of year. Basketball, College Football, and the NFL all on around the same time. Beautiful.

[PBalla]

can i still get in on league?

[The D Man]

can i still get in on league?

You'd need to recruit another person.

We can't draft if there's an odd number of managers. We have 12 now and I think the max is 14. So if you can get another then I guess it's cool. But the draft is tonight. So you'd need to hurry to get another person.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Well, this is pretty shitty. Amare's out for 4 months...

[Hoonyo]

Well, this is pretty shitty. Amare's out for 4 months...Ouch. I think the Suns will still be able to stay over .500 until he gets back though.

[Ryu1999]

can i still get in on league?

I'll join if you want to get you in.

[PBalla]

k how we do it?

[The D Man]

Draft in 10 minutes.............

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Hey uh...the applet for the draft won't load for me. What do I need?

[The D Man]

I think it's java. You should look on the main team page if their's something you can do.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Fixed it, thanks.

Uh, anyone wanna chat? Heh.

[PBalla]

damnit me and ryu1999 want to sign up!

[PopTardO]

the draft is too much for me, andrew bogut and eddie jones and two ppl skipping garnett and james

[The D Man]

Eddie is a beast don't hate.

Plus I couldn't find Carmelo.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Thanks to whoever let me and the other guy get KG and LeBron 3 and 4.


Good luck this year guys!

[donaldducktm]

whoever wanted the NC rookie can offer me trades =D

PG G. Arenas (Was - PG) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SG K. Bryant (LAL - SG) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
G C. Maggette (LAC - GF) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SF M. Williams (Atl - F) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PF C. Boozer (Uta - PF) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
F T. Chandler (Chi - PF) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
C B. Miller (Sac - C) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util J. Nelson (Orl - PG) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util J. Smith (Atl - GF) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util K. Brown (LAL - FC) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN B. Wells (Sac - SG) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN J. Przybilla (Por - C) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN M. Pietrus (GS - GF)

[The D Man]

Give me Marvin Williams NOW.

[Hoonyo]

PG S. Livingston (LAC - PG) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SG T. McGrady (Hou - GF) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
G J. Richardson (GS - SG) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SF A. Jamison (Was - F) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PF E. Brand (LAC - PF) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
F T. Murphy (GS - PF) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
C I. Diogu (GS - FC) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util J. Williams (Mia - PG) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util C. Kaman (LAC - C) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Util D. Mason (Mil - GF) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN M. Miller (Mem - GF) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN T. Ford (Mil - PG) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BN D. Mutombo (Hou - C) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

[Morphiend]

my team is stacked

duncan, kidd, z, lewis, randolph, tinsley, mobley, rose, dmiles, lafrentz, toine walker, boykins, v lenard

[Hoonyo]

watching the lakers v warriors preason game...now!

[The D Man]

I'm nice........


PG Damon Jones
SG Joe Johnson
G Ray Allen
SF Eddie Jones
PF Sean May
F Lamar Odom
C Shaq
Util Q
Util Chris Paul
Util Nate Robinson
BN Rashad McCants
BN The Birdman
BN Jonn Jonzz'

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

PG M. Bibby
SG A. Iguodala
G T. Parker
SF L. James
PF Ku. Thomas
F R. Artest
C M. Camby
Util R. Davis
Util A. Jefferson
Util J. Stackhouse
BN P. Brown
BN A. Daniels
BN L. Barbosa

[donaldducktm]

Marvin williams + Jameer Nelson for Chris Paul and Damon Jones. TRADE IT
I'm nice........


PG Damon Jones
SG Joe Johnson
G Ray Allen
SF Eddie Jones
PF Sean May
F Lamar Odom
C Shaq
Util Q
Util Chris Paul
Util Nate Robinson
BN Rashad McCants
BN The Birdman
BN Jonn Jonzz'

[PopTardO]

PG: S.Nash
SG: J.Howard
G: K.Hinrich
SF: J.Jackson
PF: C.Bosh
F: D.Howard
C: Y.Ming
Util: R.Felton
Util: J.Maglorie
Util: M.Jaric
BN: M. Dunleavy
BN: U.Haslem
BN: M.Finley

[The D Man]

Marvin williams + Jameer Nelson for Chris Paul and Damon Jones. TRADE IT

I can probably let Chris Paul go, but I don't know about Damon. Maybe Chris Paul and Birdman.

I need to do a little research though. I'll think about it.

[donaldducktm]

i'm good at Center postion right now. i need 3 pointers

[donaldducktm]

Kobe 28 pts in 27 mins... yeah preseason don't count but my faith for Kobe and the lakers has increased =D

[GeoG2]

Fuck, I missed the San An/Miami game.

They need to show NBA preseason more often on nat TV instead of the last week or so.

[Hoonyo]

who drafted bobby simmons?

[The D Man]

My question is.....

Who stole Al Harrington off of waivers when I was supposed to get him. I literally grabbed within a minute of him being dropped. Yet someone else got him.

[donaldducktm]

My question is.....

Who stole Al Harrington off of waivers when I was supposed to get him. I literally grabbed within a minute of him being dropped. Yet someone else got him.
u could put him on the waivers even before the Waiver date. it will automatically switch ur roster around when the clock ticks to 12am.

BTW I have Al Harrington =D

i can give u a VERY good deal with Al and Marvin for Chris Paul and another.

[The D Man]

u could put him on the waivers even before the Waiver date. it will automatically switch ur roster around when the clock ticks to 12am.

BTW I have Al Harrington =D

i can give u a VERY good deal with Al and Marvin for Chris Paul and another.

Interesting.....

Chris and who? I would give you Damon like you want, but I'd be out of PG's.
I'll try to makes some moves today, and I should be able to come back with an offer.

You just gotta take Chris Paul from me huh?

[donaldducktm]

hahaha i really need a PURE PG. Ray Allen is a good choice or maybe Joe Johnson.

a 6 man trade can work. i can let go marvin, al, and nelson for Paul, Johnson?, and Q. offer me trades and i'll let u know what can be done. or maybe a 2 for 3 trade. i'll take Paul and Q or something. let me know

[The D Man]

I got it.

Chris Paul, Q, and Nate Robinson who'll get time at PG and SG. For Marvin, Harrington, and Nelson.

Sound Good?

[donaldducktm]

all i'm looking is for 3 pointers...Joe Johnson or Ray allen fits the role. i'll take Paul, and Ray/Joe if that's possible. i don't really care about the 3rd player.

[The D Man]

You threw a wrench in there with the Ray and JJ talk. I don't know about that.

Q'll get just as many three's as Ray or JJ. Q and Damon?

[donaldducktm]

okay so Chris paul + Q sounds fine. i'll give u harrington + Marvin Williams. pretty even trade if u ask me.

[The D Man]

Alrightydiddlydoo.

When Harrington is cleared off waivers too ya, I'll set it up.

[ashurax]

PG - Baron Davis
SG - Jamaal Crawford
G - Luke Ridnour
SF - Kevin Garnett
PF - Ben Wallace
F - Emeka Okafor
C - Samuel Dalembert
Util - Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Util - Caron Butler
Util - Grant Hill
BN - Rafer Alston
BN - Raja Bell
BN - James Posey

[donaldducktm]

i sent the offer. check ur My Team homepage

[Morphiend]

vetoed!! seriously though, u talk trades in the open and ill counter with something better.

[ashurax]

haha someone offered me robert horry in exchange for ben wallace

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

I Want Raja!

[donaldducktm]

vetoed!! seriously though, u talk trades in the open and ill counter with something better.
ur kidding right? what the fuck am i doing wrong?

[Cool-Breeze]

yo i want ben wallace and im willing to let go, horry van exel and maybe prince, im keeping darko

[donaldducktm]

lol u picked Darko hahaha

[ashurax]

yo i want ben wallace and im willing to let go, horry van exel and maybe prince, im keeping darko


i used my 4th round pick on ben wallace.

all of these players u offered are late round picks at best in the fantasy world.

[donaldducktm]

The Lakers got manhandled today. ouch....i just hope that doesn't happen most of their games.

[Big Picture]

PG Ben Gordon
SG Paul Pierce
G Jason Terry
SF Shawn Marion
PF Pau Gasol
F Peja Stojakovic
C Mehmet Okur
Util Andre Miller
Util Damon Stoudamire
Util Marquis Daniels
BN Bobby Simmons
BN Juan Dixon
BN Nene Hilario

[The D Man]

i sent the offer. check ur My Team homepage

Alright. I got it. Should it be cleared by tommorow?

It still does sting a little after giving up Chris Paul though. He's destined to be a star in New Orleans.

[donaldducktm]

i know how u feel. it's kinda like Marvin Williams...2nd draft pick....look at the stuff he's done...QUITE IMPRESSIVE. i need paul for assists.

if you click for tomorrow's date, u should see ur new team. i already see Chris Paul and Q on my team.

[BshidoHEAT]

http://www.shamsports.com/wives.htm

NBA players.
And their signifigant others.

[GeoG2]

^ You are a God.

I knew KG's wife was hot cause I saw brief instances of her when he won MVP two years ago. And I saw Antonio Davis' wife on a TV special with him.

And... damn... first time seeing Jason's wife in a bikini...

[donaldducktm]

someone give BshidoHEAT some rep points. damn Deron Williams gf looks damn hot from that angle.

Lebron's wife is fuuugggllyyy, but i can understand she had a deep childhood with him i think.

Mehmet Okur's wife is damn hot...Miss Turkey :wow: and Peja's wife

i'd take a shot at Shaq's wife though hehe

and can't forget about Vanessa....ultimate hottie next to Jason Kidd's wife

[GeoG2]

Damn, I had no idea Calbert Cheaney had it like that. She's top six along with the wives of Kidd, Garnett, Davis, Shaq and Kobe.

Michael Ruffin... wtf...

Who still dresses their kid in suspenders?

[The D Man]

I coulda sworn Gary Payton's wife was taller than him. I think it was on cribs once.

They were at the pool. I was like, "damn GP is 6'4" so his wife is around 6'6".

Shaq's wife still wins for me.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Yao Ming has a GF? WTF? How tall is she?

[Carpet Lint]

LOL, such an awesome link.

Oh man, so many excellent pictures.

- Hahahahaha can't stop laughing at Tim Duncan's picture...that's so good.
- Second Jason Kidd picture, he is fucking creepy looking.
- Second Pippen picture, didn't realize he had a drink in his hand.
- LOL @ Wally's World.
- Everytime I look at Vanessa Bryant, I get so fucking angry with Kobe. WHY KOBE!?! What more do you want!?!
- Do you understand that Yao Ming's kid will be a genetically engineered basketball machine?
- LOL MoPete, you got herpes, bitch!

For the NBA wives top tier, I must submit Okur, Peja, Richard Jefferson, and Grant Hill. Damn. DAMN.

But the hottest one of all is Larry Brown's wife.

BshidoHEAT, you are winner.

[Hoonyo]

peja's wife is fucking HOT

[KillerKai]

Damn, Jason Kidd. How do you punch a face like that?

[BshidoHEAT]

Glad you guys liked it. I was quite shocked myself to see LeBron, AI and others with such wifes. My guess, they'll take their highschool sweethearts over some goldigging nympho.

And... how in the world does Mehmet Okur get a hot piece of ass like that? *shrugs*

[Carpet Lint]

Haha, Ben Wallace raped Bogut.
http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/0510/14/D06-348611.htm

Darko doesn't seem that funny to make fun of any more. I think he's going to be pretty good this year actually. Is Bogut the new Darko?

[GeoG2]

Jason Collier of the Hawks died this morning. R.I.P.

[Cletus Kasady]

And... how in the world does Mehmet Okur get a hot piece of ass like that? *shrugs*
Well, think about it; pro basketball players have to be quite the celebrities back in Turkey. May not seem so huge until you realize that the only other famous Turkish player is Hedo "Camera 2" Turkoglu.

[donaldducktm]

Jason Collier of the Hawks died this morning. R.I.P.
damn that is pretty sad. he's only 28 and has A LOT to live forward to.

this really hurts the team, the organization, and the league my condelences go out to his family.

[GeoG2]

Had some decent potential too. Along the lines of Primoz Brezec. Real sad story.

As if the Hawks didn't have enough problems with talent.

[BshidoHEAT]

Damn, that sucks....

RIP.

[Morphiend]

i made a second srk leauge for those who werent in time for the first. pm me for id/password

[donaldducktm]

how many leagues do u need to prove that ur gonna win Morphiend lol

[Morphiend]

how many leagues do u need to prove that ur gonna win Morphiend lol

hey fucker there are people that want to play but didnt make it into the first league! :sad:

[donaldducktm]

hey fucker there are people that want to play but didnt make it into the first league! :sad:
LOL considering that the first league was posted like 3 weeks in advance, only 10 signed up and then some late registrations. but i'm not bitching i'm just saying =D

[Richter85]

Do players on BNC get stats acredited to u? or is it just the starters and the UTIL ?

[donaldducktm]

Do players on BNC get stats acredited to u? or is it just the starters and the UTIL ?
nope only starters and Utilities. it's best to check who's playing on those days and arrange players who are playing on that day to get some stats to play with.

[Big Picture]

Who's DAC and UCLA Bruins in the Yahoo league or anybody else for that matter, need to get some trades going.

[ashurax]

so allan houston retired... thus making zeke's decision to waive the junkyard dog a good decision. a good management decision by zeke... im still in shock.


oh yeah and im UCLA bruins in the fantasy league.

[The D Man]

I'm DAC.

[donaldducktm]

ViEt RyDeR

Allan Houston IMO was one of the best shooters i have ever seen. even in clutch time, he got the job done and eventually put NY into the finals 5 seasons ago. GG Allan

[The D Man]

I still remember I think it was Game 7 East Conf. Finals Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks.
Last few seconds, game tied. Knicks got the ball. Allan Houston brings it up top. He then drives to the basket and throws up a crazy shot, it goes in the Knicks win and go to the NBA Finals. (only to be defeated by the Spurs).

[Cool-Breeze]

Im the Impact Players.
And I missed some trades going on around the league im trying to play catch up, Dan Dikou in boston?

[Morphiend]

plenty of room in the new league for people to join.

i'm dhc of death and i love to trade.

[Cletus Kasady]

The NBA just integrated a "Business Casual" dress code for the upcoming season. In related news, Stephen Jackson won the coveted "First Player To Use The R-Word In Protest Of The New Dress Code" award.

[Hoonyo]

shut the fuck up with the racism (Directed towards some nba players)

[donaldducktm]

uh oh, Clippers are gonna make the playoffs??? they are freakin' good so far in the preseason.

[spideyman]

sorry the clips won't make the playoffs this year, but the bucks will.

[donaldducktm]

so ummm how's everyone's fantasy league team doing? mine is doing very good =D

Miami has a monster team. i dunno how to stop them besides hack a shaq

[Carpet Lint]

Ouch, Livingston's out again because of his back.

All Raptors rookies looking good so far. Martian Manhunter and The Hulk - both excellent. And Jose Calderon...has been great...but I can't think of a nickname for him right now.

I was at that preseason game against the Nets (and it was an awesome game, preseason or not) and I'll be damned if New Jersey doesn't win the Atlantic. Jersey's going to get running again. With Vince >>> K-Mart...they could average like 120 a game this year.

Suns are still looking really good even without Amare so far in the preseason though. They actually have defense now. Well, not on the perimeter, but whatever.

[Morphiend]

still plenty of room in the 2nd league. draft is on thursday. ima post the id and password on tuesday though.

[donaldducktm]

u suck Morphiend. i promise i will beat u this year.

[Mario Lemieux!]

Who's The Hulk? Hoffa?

We can always dub Jose Calderon to be Zorro or something...

CV3 is looking pretty good though. MM skillz and Luthor hair gene = unbeatable

I totally agree with NJ taking the Atlantic....staaaacked!

Raptors for the 7th seed led by the fine play of A. Will and the rookie trifecta! Hoffa...most improved player award!

...Please

[Warblade49]

Anyone agrees with his comments about the players and coaches in the league?

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/4923306

"Alonzo Mourning has his occasional moments — blocking shots, rebounding, putting back teammates' misses — yet his self-aggrandizing act is hard to take. In truth, Zo-Mo is also a loser. "

"If Grant Hill plays more than 25 minutes per game, he'll need a walker to make his way up and down the court by the end of February."

"Brian Hill is aloof, arrogant and hard to play for. He will lose the trust and respect of his team just in time for them not to exchange Christmas cards."

"Richard Jefferson should give J-Kidd at least half his salary. One of the most overrated players in the league, Jefferson is a brick-layer, and his highly touted defense is only a sometimes thing"

[Carpet Lint]

I call Joey Graham The Incredible Hulk. Because he's fucking huge. Also, I think I remember it being mentioned from his college days.

With the exception of that last game though, Hoffa's been pretty bad in the preseason.

Zorro is an excellent name. I'm gonna try that one for a while - if I don't get laughed at or punched in the face, then it's good.

[Richter85]

Hey this is my first time in a fantasy NBA league and hope someone could help me out.

My league is Head - to - head

How does this work? Are the stats on my team roster directly compared to my opponent? Or are they still ranked 1-12 and compared to each other?

For example, Say there's 4 teams. TEam 1 vs 2 and team 3 vs 4. In the first comparison its tracy mcgrady vs lebron james. In the second comparison its Kobe Bryant vs Vince Carter. AFter week one, McGRady has (15 pts, 5 Assist), James has (20 pts, 3 assist), Kobe has (28 pts, 4 assist) and Carter has (25 pts, 1 assist). How would the scoring be determined?

Another Question I have is this. Do I have to switch my players each time they are going to go in the game? Meaning, Say I have Kobe and Tmac on the same team. I start Kobe on Monday because the lakers play. But on Tuesday the lakers dont' play, and the Rockets do, so do i have to start Tmac in order to get his stats?


Also I'm asking this question because I'm a little worried about my team. I got:

PG - Chris Paul
SG - Larry Hughes
G - Jamal Crawford
SF - Tracy McGrady
PF - Dwight Howard
F - Drew Gooden
C - Yao Ming
C - Andrew Bogut
Utility - Rashad McCants
Utility - Matt Carroll
BNCH - Quentin Richardson
BNCH - Michael Finley
BNCH - Gary Payton

VS

PG - Baron Davis
SG - Jason Richardson
G - Chauncy Billups
SF - LeBron James
PF - Marvin Williams
F - Peja Stojakovic
C - Samuel Dalembert
C - Brendon Haywood
Utility - Sam Cassell
Utility - Jamal Tinsley
Bench, Bonzi Wells, M. Sweetney , and A. Daniels (Was)


Is this the correct lineup I should have? I put Quentin Richardson on Bench because of his Hamstring and might not start. Also I'm thinking of letting Rashad McCants go for a free agent player, someone maybe like (Doug Christie, James Posey, Brevin Knight, Bruce Bowen, Raja Bell).

So, will I win week one ?

[Morphiend]

5/12 spots filled.

League ID#: 109345
League Name: srk part 2
Password: hailstorm

[donaldducktm]

Richter: all i can say is, u should play ur players when the team plays on that day....if let's say Kobe doesn't play on that day, and u bench him, he does not record any stats for you. if players don't play, leave them on the bench.

the score is counted when all the stats are totaled and recorded until the end of week 1.

[Morphiend]

make sure its not a weekly league either (vs daily leagues). weekly leagues are different in that not only do you have to factor in who you have on your team but how many times per week the team plays.

you'll win boards, and blocks he'll win assists, not sure about 3's, q would probably help you out though.

[Cletus Kasady]

Milwaukee trades Desmond Mason and a no. 1 pick to New Oklahoma City for Jamaal Magloire. Looks like a good trade for Milwaukee (I don't think it really matters for the Hornets because they're going to suck anyways) because they have swingmen, and Magloire gives them a good starting center if The Andrew Bogut Experience turns out to be lackluster. Heck, they might even play together at the same time.

[Richter85]

Richter: all i can say is, u should play ur players when the team plays on that day....if let's say Kobe doesn't play on that day, and u bench him, he does not record any stats for you. if players don't play, leave them on the bench.

the score is counted when all the stats are totaled and recorded until the end of week 1.

make sure its not a weekly league either (vs daily leagues). weekly leagues are different in that not only do you have to factor in who you have on your team but how many times per week the team plays.

you'll win boards, and blocks he'll win assists, not sure about 3's, q would probably help you out though.

thanks guys.:karate:

[Carpet Lint]

Milwaukee trades Desmond Mason and a no. 1 pick to New Oklahoma City for Jamaal Magloire. Looks like a good trade for Milwaukee (I don't think it really matters for the Hornets because they're going to suck anyways) because they have swingmen, and Magloire gives them a good starting center if The Andrew Bogut Experience turns out to be lackluster. Heck, they might even play together at the same time.
Bucks are making a playoffs push, and I think they're signing Magloire for two years while Bogut develops. I can't see them keeping him once his contract expires. I guess the trade was to make playing time for Bobby Simmons.

Desmond Mason is awesome though. Magloire's worth him and an unprotected first rounder? (though it'll probably be in the 15-20th range)

I don't know - Milwaukee already had Bogut, Dan Gadzuric, and Joe Smith for centers. Now their front court is so packed...do they really need so many?

...any one of them could start for the Raptors though.

[Hoonyo]

WTF this thread was all the way on page 7....

Anyway, I like what I've seen from the Suns so far. They will probably take the division again.

[donaldducktm]

the season has begun YESSSSSSSS

[illusive]

Just wanted to say... welcome back, TJ Ford. :tup:

[Cletus Kasady]

I think Sactown should still be the odds-on favorite to win the Pacific (even though I think the contender talk is BS; there's no way they're better than Denver or Houston). I know they played terrible against New Oklahoma City, but I still think Amare being out until the All-Star break is way too long for them to win the division because Sacramento always seems to have a decent regular season.

Didn't manage to see the Spurs save for a few highlights; while it is only their debut, at least Parker played well; I don't know how they're going to make minutes for Udrih (or if they will, for that matter), and Nesterovic starting over Mohammed is intriguing (Nesterovic is considered a strong defensive player, but they're playing 4-on-5 on offense with him).

[Feyz]

TJ Ford (aka Iverson stopper) is back baby!! :clap:

[Carpet Lint]

I don't really know if you can "stop" AI...he did score 35 with 9 assists.

93-67? What the hell...? Meanwhile Chris Webber with 32/15/5 in Philly.

I'm thinking that Golden State will win the divison, actually. Should be an interesting division to watch - it could go any way. Any team could win it and I wouldn't be surprised. ...well, actually I'd be pretty surprised if the Clippers took it.

[PopTardO]

wow kings blows big cock...losing the hornets
my man Andrew Bogut with the nasty jam in first period =O

[Legendary Gokou]

Geez. Dirk Nowitzki (sp?) just went CRAZY on the Suns.

[Silentness!]

WTF!!!! DOUBLE OVERTIME!??

I'm going to bed... I thought the game would be over by the first over time.

[HaiDuongRiceMan]

Gay. Phoenix once again blows a big lead and gets killed in overtime.

That game was THEIR'S to win. Gah.

[donaldducktm]

i'm getting killed in the league so far. but yeah, Pheonix had that game. it looks so different without amare and Q

[jae hoon]

My early picks for this year:

Eastern Conference: Western Conference:

Atlantic Division - Southwest -
New Jersey San Antonio
Philly Houston
New York Dallas
Boston Memphis
Toronto New Orleans

Central - Northwest -
Indiana Seattle
Cleveland Denver
Detroit Utah
Milwaukee Minnesota
Chicago Portland

Southeast - Pacific -
Miami Phoenix
Washington Sacramento
Orlando LA Lakers
Charolette LA Clippers
Atlanta Golden State

Playoff Teams:

East

Indiana
Miami
Cleveland
New Jersey
Detroit
Milwaukee
Philly
New York

West

San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Seattle
Phoenix
Denver
Sacramento
LA Lakers

Eastern Finals: Pacers vs Cleveland
Western Finals: San Antonio vs Houston

Finals: Pacers vs San Antonio

Champs: San Antonio

Awards:

MVP: Lebron James
Most Improved: Kristic - New Jersey

West
MVP: Yao Ming
Most Improved: Luke Ridenour

[Carpet Lint]

I was talking to my friend today, and he had some awesome ideas.

First off, all the big dunkers on the Hornets - JR, Chris Andersen, Mason, whatever - are now called...

The Oklahoma City Bombers

"JR blows by his defender, goes hard to the hoop - HE THROWS DOWN A BOMB!!!"

Also, that sets up the following exchange...

*after Desmond Mason throws down a dunk*
Guy #1: OOOOHHHH Mason just went T-MAC on that guy's ass!
Guy #2: ...Tracy McGrady?
Guy #1: Nah man - TIMOTHY MACVEIGH!!!

Hahahahaha I can't stop laughing at that.

I urge everybody to start using this and get it out. Just remember where you heard it first.

[ramza]

man, I can't believe I missed ALL the season openers. Looking at Sportscenter clips of the Bucks, they look like an entirely different team this year. TJ Ford's speed is gonna set up a lot of opportunities for both Redd and Bokut(sp?), really interested to see how their offense is going to develop this year.

[merdoc]

Yeah BASKETBALL IS BACK, anyways Detroit looks like there going to make it to the finals again, they still play D and now they are more offensive friendly, remember flip is a offensive genious. The heat look like there going to make it, but not to the finals, GARY PAYTON is a coach killer, plus too many ego's in that team,i am guessing if the heat go 2-12 Stan van is gone, and it will be the perfect oppurtunity for Pat Riley to weasel his way in to coach again, and yeah Knicks are makin it to the playoffs. This is Darkos breakout year by the way.

What can i say about the west, the spurs look dominant or maybe better with finley in the mix, they are making it to the championship again. The suns look weak until amare comes back, I guess the nuggets are the only real obstacle for the spurs, The Mavs also lookin hopefully they will do their best to overcome, I WANT DALLAS TO GO TO THE FINALS OK?!?! lol, anyways the three teams from texas are makin it.

[BshidoHEAT]

Damn.... Magic loose to the Pacers... Dwight had a bad game and although our defense improved, it still didn't stop Indy's guards from penetration... didn't help that we only hit 3/11 3pts... :-/

[The D Man]

Damn, did Mike Redd drop 41.

[spideyman]

awe yea baby. hometown bucks 2-0. t.j. ford is back. 21 points tonight, redd with 41. bogut with 17 boards. whoop whoop. the bucks have a deep ass bench. mo with 20+ points.

[Feyz]

TJ Ford+MRedd>> GAME OVER.

[Night]

Whoa heh, there hasn't been this much deep analyzing and this much talking about the Milwaukee Bucks since Oscar Robinson and Lew Alcindor lol

[jae hoon]

Whoa heh, there hasn't been this much deep analyzing and this much talking about the Milwaukee Bucks since Oscar Robinson and Lew Alcindor lol


Personally I think they made a mistake trading away Desmond Mason. He was a guy that could start or come off the bench and give you 15-20 a night and play at least competent defense.

[PopTardO]

Lebron james is too much
7 for 8 for 3 pointers

[Galactic]

Lebron has been talking about how it's bothered him that people consider him a poor shooter and that he's been working all summer to add "a new aspect" to his game.

Has he been working all summer on his shot?

Game 1: Fluke or the new-look Lebron?

Lebron had a pretty average game in his other stats however...

^_-;

[jae hoon]

Lebron has been talking about how it's bothered him that people consider him a poor shooter and that he's been working all summer to add "a new aspect" to his game.

Has he been working all summer on his shot?

Game 1: Fluke or the new-look Lebron?

Lebron had a pretty average game in his other stats however...

^_-;


Well when you add Damon Jones. Donyell Marshall and Larry Hughes im sure Lebron will take "average stats" for the extra wins those players should previde.

Camby got caught flopping, HAHA. Sorry I laugh at anyone who gets caught flopping and why is everyone just throwing Seattle to the side. They won there damn division last year and gave the Spurs fits but everyone is just casting them off as a lucky year.

[Hoonyo]

First game for Baron Davis and he already injures himself -_-

Seems like a hamstring injury, nothing big...

Warriors are murdering the Hawks BTW.