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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 2m2 minutes ago
Josh Smith has committed to signing with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. He clears waivers at 5 PM today.

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[erlim]

They have off tomorrow. They play Christmas against the Lakeshow.

At first I was like "ayyy lol, a joke game" as a Bulls fan. But after the Lakers took out the warriors...I hope Kobe plays.

 

[overcast]

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Goddamnit. I don't know if I like this. Provides a bit of depth, but this dude can be such a problem.

Wonder how bad Jones nerve injury is.

 

[Chezzymann]

I really hope he won't be a starter.

 

[overcast]

I really hope he won't be a starter.

He agreed to come over cause they said he'll start.

Dumb move here.

 

[Chezzymann]

He agreed to come over cause they said he'll start.

Dumb move here.

Shit, so we're pretty much getting down graded?

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Varejao out for the year with a torn Achilles.

#godhatescleveland

FUCK.

anyone on the market that can stop-gap there? Haywood got enough in the tank to play 15-20 minutes a game? or did that ship sail?

 

[overcast]

Shit, so we're pretty much getting down graded?

They'll still play Dmo a lot. So, we have much improved depth. If Smith can play better than he did in Detroit we could come away nicely. He's a pretty solid defender/rebounder to add. He has been just awful at shooting, which is the most concerning part.

Only paying him 2 million this year too. Jones is gone for a few more months, if not the year imo.

 

[Cloudy]

FUCK.

anyone on the market that can stop-gap there? Haywood got enough in the tank to play 15-20 minutes a game? or did that ship sail?

Thompson is the better all-around player at this stage and Varejao was only stating cos he's boys with LeBron. Cavs are fine...especially in the East

Gasol helped turn around a franchise still searching for an identity after Shaquille O'Neal left in 2004 via trade to Miami. In the first three seasons after O’Neal’s departure, the Lakers missed the playoffs once and twice failed to reach the second round. After Gasol arrived, they reached three straight NBA Finals.

Beyond that, Kobe Bryant’s winning percentage in the three seasons after O’Neal left and before Gasol arrived was .520, but with Gasol by his side, that percentage rose to .689, including 13 playoff series wins.

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles...12/pau-gasols-legacy-with-the-lakers-lives-on


How fucking biased is this? What was Pau's winning % before he came to LA? Wasn't he like 0-12 in the playoffs too?

My biggest problem is that even in a nice article about Pau, the writer has to try and discredit Kobe.

Kobe needs to find his game cos it's open season on him now from all the folks he's shut up over the years

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Cavs signed Varejao to contract extension before this right? Wonder if he will be the same coming back from this injury especially being a Center.

 

[Sandfox]

FUCK.

anyone on the market that can stop-gap there? Haywood got enough in the tank to play 15-20 minutes a game? or did that ship sail?

The Cavs are probably going to need to do a trade at some point before the deadline.

 

[Soonri]

The Cavs are probably going to need to do a trade at some point before the deadline.

Who are they going to trade? Dion Waiters hasn't been consistent enough.

 

[fertygo]

Who are they going to trade? Dion Waiters hasn't been consistent enough.

Larry Sanders? Apparently he crazy mofo, and that destroy his trade value.. He also currently underused at Bucks.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The Cavs are probably going to need to do a trade at some point before the deadline.

Jordan Hill for a future 1st.

 

[Soonri]

Larry Sanders? Apparently he crazy mofo, and that destroy his trade value.. He also currently underused at Bucks.

I don't know anyone that can match Larry Sanders' salary without compromising more of the Cavs' poor bench.

Jordan Hill for a future 1st.

I actually went and looked this up and Jordan Hill is making 9 million. Way to go Lakers!

 

[Sandfox]

Who are they going to trade? Dion Waiters hasn't been consistent enough.

Trade Waiters and another asset for a big.

Jordan Hill for a future 1st.

I think any pick they could give the Lakers would be too far off.

 

[Pimpwerx]

I'm so ready to boo the ever loving shit out of LeBron tonight...through my sister's television. Christmas dinner and probably the game with family tonight. It's time to set a bad example for my nephew and indoctrinate him into my world of hate. Ugh. I just hope we don't get blown out. We played like dogshit against Philly. PEACE.

 

[PBY]

I'm so ready to boo the ever loving shit out of LeBron tonight...through my sister's television. Christmas dinner and probably the game with family tonight. It's time to set a bad example for my nephew and indoctrinate him into my world of hate. Ugh. I just hope we don't get blown out. We played like dogshit against Philly. PEACE.

Were gonna get blown out.

Got no hate for bron either.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Butler is gonna shut down Kobe today.

 

[Emwitus]

Butler is gonna shut down Kobe today.

Kobe is playing? Yay tank.

 

[BlackGhost]

Like these Christmas day unis.

 

[Sanjuro]

Nothing says Happy Christmas like Fuck The Knicks wearing their Chinatown finest.

 

[Big Baybee]

Stat is so bad on D.

 

[CreepingFear]

Like these Christmas day unis.

You must need your eyes examined.

 

[UnObtainium17]

I hope spike or any knicks-gaf didnt skip church for this abomination of agame.

Spoiler

Merry Christmas y'all!

 

[friskykillface]

i wanna win that nba live 15
cmom espn


damn at that spin D:

 

[Confrontation]

Wall just showing off now. Amazing.

 

[Messi]

You guys wanna hear a joke?

The Knicks.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Well at least now we can all say we remember the moment that State Farm officially killed those State Farm commercials.

 

[Malleymal]

Lol ACY wanted nothing to do with NENE when he stepped in.

 

[Messi]

Quincy just threw a forearm/elbow at Wall. Damn.

 

[Chezzymann]

Shit that guy just punched that other guy in the face

Edit: never mind, just an elbow

 

[Ninja Scooter]

That was some weak ass shit. Another case of two guys trying to act tougher than they are. Nene looked like an annoyed dad breaking up a fight between two toddlers.

 

[CountBlack]

 

[fertygo]

Fight at Christmas game, that Acy dude gonna had good career.

 

[Blablurn]

looool

 

[Splatt]

Perkins is really really dumb

 

[DMczaf]

Kobe has the 4th lowest FG% in the NBA?

how the f

 

[Zeus Molecules]

we going to get that high pick though

 

[Fjordson]

Missed the Wiz / Knicks, but just saw the Acy thing. Is that dude serious :lol what a bum.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Any west team with hopes of getting into the playoffs should be trying to beat OKC to ensure they don't face them. This next month is a critical period where they can end their chances.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Kobe has the 4th lowest FG% in the NBA?

how the f

Shouldn't be surprising. If he were an actor he'd be in the "time to do a luc besson movie" stage of his career.

 

[Cloudy]

Westbrook is freaking everywhere

 

[Two Words]

Well at least now we can all say we remember the moment that State Farm officially killed those State Farm commercials.

I wonder if Don Stockton also never gets recognized as an elite insurance assistant.

 

[negitoro7]

Jalen Rose looking creepily at her like usual lol.

 

[The Last Emperor]

Whoever is in charge of the music is on point

Down with the king

 

[Fjordson]

Westbrook always so angry for no reason. Just have some fun breh.

 

[MiamiWesker]

I haven't posted much, I dislike early season basketball and let's face it the heat have been awful. But today is the big day, I am heading out to the game now.

I am cheering him at the start dispite me hating how he handled how he left. I will boo him all through the game.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

I'm at the arena for the Heat game....am I allowed to boo King James???

 

[friskykillface]

I'm at the arena for the Heat game....am I allowed to boo King James???

i bet some will , if they all do then welp