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January NBA Season Thread - A No Puddin Zone

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bionic77

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AstroLad said:
Sorry man, I wouldn't have put money down against those hacking bastards right now though, it seems like they can pretty much hack their way to victory against anyone these days (didn't catch this game though). Take my advice and make it up on the Pats game by betting big on the Steelers.
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Fixed.
 
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Cloudy

Banned
This would fix the Nuggets...

Starters:
Boykins
Miller
Johnson
Martin
Camby

They'll need a backup point but this is their best lineup. Hell, I might even put Nene over Martin. Melo plays no defense and all he does is jack up STUPID shots instead of going to the hole...
 
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etiolate

Banned
Kings win fifth in a row. It's not the Mobley factor that's been so big, but the fact the team now has bench players. Mo Evans had another nice dunk tonight on the Trailblazers.
 
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AstroLad

Hail to the KING baby
Cloudy said:
Like I said, the Kings will win the Pacific. Suns are unraveling...
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Now where's my bookie?
 
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Loki

Count of Concision
alejob said:
o_O
Cambyman with 25 points and 24 boards.
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As in MARCUS Camby!? o_O

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Hah, I haven't seen that image in years. I remember always thinking that he looked like he was hopped up on speed rather than a good game. :D
 
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Bat

Member
Cloudy said:
This would fix the Nuggets...

Starters:
Boykins
Miller
Johnson
Martin
Camby

They'll need a backup point but this is their best lineup. Hell, I might even put Nene over Martin. Melo plays no defense and all he does is jack up STUPID shots instead of going to the hole...
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Didn't you say Melo was better than Lebron earlier in the year?
 
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Cloudy

Banned
Bat said:
Didn't you say Melo was better than Lebron earlier in the year?
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He had a better first season than Bron but he's not a better player. Dude is playing like complete shit right now. Pouting and not playing defense, forcing everything on offense. Just horrible on both ends and they need to have the balls to bench his ass...
 
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Meier

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A stink was raised during halftime of the Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic NBA game on Tuesday night when the start of the second half was delayed by three minutes after a seeing-eye dog relieved itself on the court.

The dog was with a charity organization, Canine Companions for Independence, that was receiving a $10,000 donation from the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.

When the Pistons came out for warmups, Rasheed Wallace walked up to the lane where the excrement had fallen, stopped and stared in disbelief. His teammates were just as confused before wide smiles broke out.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1970013

:lol :lol :lol Holy shit that's hilarious.

P.S. Hedo looking SICK in the starting role so far.
 
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Eminem

goddamit, Griese!
some rumors...

Ford: League source says Magic rejected deal for 'Franchise'

WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Steve Francis
Magic

Nuggets?

Jan. 17 - Francis still remains in denial about the split from his long-term pal, Cuttino Mobley, in the recent trade witht the Kings. And he's upset about being moved to two guard, Chad Ford reports. GM John Weisbrod has been looking to make this move since the summer and would be willing to move Francis as well if he doesn't make the switch.
Ford reports that according to one league source, the Nuggets recently offered the Magic Andre Miller, Nikoloz Tskitishvili and Voshon Lenard in a trade for Francis. While the team said no, that could change if Francis doesn't get with the program.



WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Jim Jackson
Hornets

Nets
Nuggets
Heat?

Jan. 17 - The Nets remain interested in Jackson as they seek to replenish a depleted roster and have offered New Orleans a trade exception and a second-round pick, reports the NY Post. Jackson has yet to report to the Hornets after being traded from Houston on Dec. 27.
Jackson told the Toledo Blade over the weekend he has no intention of retiring – or of playing for the Hornets. "No disrespect to the Hornets, but starting over is not what I want to do," Jackson told the paper.

However, under NBA rules, Jackson can't be packaged in a trade for 60 days from the date New Orleans acquired him. Depending on how the NBA counts the days, that 60-day moratorium would be very close to the Feb. 24 trading deadline. Until then, he can only be traded for players that match his $2.42 million salary or draft picks.

Miami also could be interested, though Jackson told the Miami Herald his appearance at a Heat home game Jan. 5 was just a coincidence. Jackson played for Miami in 2001-02.



WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Cliff Robinson
Warriors

Nets

Jan. 17 - The NY Post reports the Nets have offered their $5 million trade exception and a second-round pick to the Warriors in exchange for Robinson, but Golden State reportedly is seeking at least two second-rounders, and possibly a first-round pick.
However, Nets GM Ed Stefanski told the paper, "We will not mortgage the future to bring in veterans who will help in the short term."

Robinson will be a free agent after the season and has a team option at $5.875 million.



WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Ray Allen
Sonics

Sonics
Cavs?

Jan. 17 - Allen was asked by the Akron Beacon Journal if he would consider signing with the Cavaliers next summer if he's a free agent.
"I definitely won't say no," Allen said. "When that time comes, I'll leave every option open. They definitely have a bright future."

The Cavs have more than $20 million in cap space, a new owner and, oh, yeah, LeBron James.

The Tacoma News Tribune reports Sonics coach Nate McMillan he is staying out of the Sonics' apparently stalled contract extension talks with Allen. McMillan said that until he is convinced that the talks are a distraction to Allen's game – Allen has said that the apparent impasse is affecting performance – the coach will not be involved in the negotiations.

Last week, Allen told the News Tribune that his agent Lon Babby feels there was no progress toward a deal that could keep Allen in Seattle the rest of the decade. The newspaper reports that the Sonics are offering $68.65 million over the next five seasons for Allen, who could opt to become a free agent this summer.

Though the player, agent and GM will not offer specific figures, the News Tribune reports Allen might be asking for at least $90 million over the next five years.



WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Darko Milicic
Pistons

?

Jan. 17 - Languishing at the end of the bench for a second straight season, the second overall pick in the 2003 draft figures it's time to move.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Milicic suggested a trade in a translated interview of a report from Belgrade.

"Maybe I'll have to talk to management because I don't think I'll be able to go through this the rest of the season," he said.
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and more up to date on ray:

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With Sonics' contract talks stalled, Allen says Denver appeals to him

WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY

Ray Allen
Sonics

Sonics
Cavs?
Nuggets?

Jan. 19 - Another foe for the SuperSonics equals another possible destination for Allen, who might become a free agent if he and the SuperSonics do not agree to a contract extension.
Just days after telling the Cleveland media that he might be interested in joining the Cavaliers, Allen told the Rocky Mountain News that he's open to becoming a Nugget.

Early in the season, Seattle shooting guard Ray Allen expressed an interest in Denver for when he becomes a free agent after the season. But that was before the SuperSonics got off to a great start.

"I've followed the Denver situation pretty closely, with them being in our division. A couple of times I catch them on TV. And, yeah, (a shooting guard is) what they need," Allen told the newspaper.

The Nuggets might have $7 million of cap room available next summer. But landing Allen might happen only in a sign-and-trade.

Earlier in the week, Allen was asked by the Akron Beacon Journal if he would consider signing with the Cavaliers.

"I definitely won't say no," Allen said. "When that time comes, I'll leave every option open. They definitely have a bright future."
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Matrix

LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world he’d rather have. The problem is, Dwyane’s not a woman.
Rockets just signed another old fart pg..

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Matrix

LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world he’d rather have. The problem is, Dwyane’s not a woman.
Shit the way Yao's been playing lately,Ewing getting off his ass and suiting up wouldnt be a bad thing :lol

Also Rod was only signed cause he once played for the Knicks :p
 
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Matrix

LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world he’d rather have. The problem is, Dwyane’s not a woman.
Id rather have him then anyone on the Grizz roster :D
 
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Cloudy

Banned
Big shoes to fill
Having grown close to Bryant, Butler welcomes the opportunity to try and fit into the Lakers star's sneakers.

By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register


EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers play again without Kobe Bryant tonight, and most eyes automatically will shift toward Lamar Odom as the player most likely to fill Bryant's shoes. They will be overlooking something interesting.

Another Laker literally has filled Bryant's shoes.

Caron Butler has worn the same style Nike sneakers as Bryant all season, but now that Bryant is out because of a severely sprained right ankle, Butler has switched to Bryant's personal version - with the fancy print and the "8" on the back.

No one on the Lakers' roster or among the fans still buying Bryant's replica jersey wants to be like Bryant more than Butler, who scored a game-high 26 points Monday night in his first game in Bryant's shoes.

"I learn so much from him, and I'm willing to learn so much from him," Butler said. "All the time, I ask questions - sometimes too many. But I want to know. I want to be in them shoes. I want to know what it's like, what it takes to get there.

"And I always ask questions, because he's got three titles, man. And pound for pound, he's probably one of the best players ever to play the game. He can be mentioned in the same breath as the Michaels and Magics and stuff. He's got three championships and he's 26 years old."

As much as Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich intends to win now, he wants the Lakers to establish the NBA's best "environment for growth," so that gifted young players will want to join this team.

Butler, 24, is the star of Tomjanovich's class in that sense.

"This kid is having a really interesting year," Tomjanovich said.

Butler, the 10th overall pick out of Connecticut in 2002, made a strong impression for the Miami Heat, finishing behind only Yao Ming and Amare Stoudemire for NBA Rookie of the Year. Injury problems made his second season mostly a waste, except he was well enough in the playoffs to log 39 minutes per game during the Heat's two-round run.

Butler has found a dependable shooting stroke this season that Tomjanovich remembers wishing Butler had when scouting him out of college. Butler is 11th in the league in free-throw shooting at 88 percent and has become one of the Lakers' main three-point threats.

He's averaging 14.1 points, comparable to Odom's 14.8. It has happened though Tomjanovich rarely calls a play for Butler. Tomjanovich believes Butler, as was the case when Tomjanovich coached Scottie Pippen in Houston, has a knack for scoring that doesn't require orchestration. Butler's solid man-to-man defense is what Tomjanovich credits for driving recent victories over Houston (Tracy McGrady) and Cleveland (LeBron James).

Considering all that, it's not far-fetched for Butler to be working on becoming an elite player such as Bryant, who has said repeatedly "the sky's the limit" for Butler.

In the Lakers' first full game without Bryant on Saturday night, Butler successfully executed Bryant's pet defensive move - leaping and winding up in anticipation of a weak-side blocked shot before dramatically swatting it away. It's something another Bryant protege, Devean George, has been trying to do for years.

That was the night everyone heard about Bryant from home calling Butler over and over at The Arena inOakland. It was not an aberration.

This season, the two have talked regularly on the phone - even on off days. On the road, usually, they hit local restaurants or wander through malls together.

Asked if he had heard before coming to the Lakers that Bryant wasn't the ideal teammate, Butler said: "I don't judge people from what other people say. I tend to go out there and see for myself. Everything I heard about him is completely the opposite. He's real outgoing and a cool dude."

It helped that Butler earned immediate respect from Bryant with his summer work ethic upon arriving in trade with Odom and Brian Grant for Shaquille O'Neal, then played with the sort of toughness Bryant expects.

"We just clicked," Butler said.

No one wants to play well and win while Bryant is out more than Butler. No one wants Bryant to get well faster, either.

That's why when Butler's fiancee, Andriea, was leaving for church, Butler yelled behind her: "Say a special prayer for brother Kobe!"
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Like I said, C-But ain't getting traded :lol
 
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bishoptl

Banstick Emeritus
Matrix said:
Id rather have him then anyone on the Grizz roster :D
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Memphis wins 9th out of 10 games

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Stromile Swift went over the 7-foot-6 Yao Ming for a powerful dunk, setting the tone for the Memphis Grizzlies' dominating night.

Swift scored 18 points and Jason Williams added 16 to lead the Grizzlies to their ninth win in 10 games, 99-80 over the Houston Rockets on Monday.

"If I get the ball deep in the post, I try to go up on anybody," the 6-9 Swift said. "I just tried to use my quickness to get around him. I know he's long and big, so I just try to go up and dunk it hard."

Swift connected on six of nine shots as Memphis moved ahead of the Rockets by a half game for third place in the Western Conference's Southwest Division. The dunk on Yao midway through the opening period brought towel-waving and whoops from the Grizzlies on the bench. And Rockets leader Tracy McGrady knew it was inspiring.

"That lit a fire under them right there," said McGrady, who led all scorers with 28 points. "That was the difference in the game. They had energy, and we didn't."

Pau Gasol scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Shane Battier and James Posey each scored 10 for the Grizzlies.

David Wesley finished with 13 points for the Rockets. The loss snapped Houston's four-game winning streak.

"We struggled hitting our shots, and they did a good job defending us from getting quality shots," Houston coach Jeff Van Gundy said.
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:D
 
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Matrix

LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world he’d rather have. The problem is, Dwyane’s not a woman.
:( Cold so cold Bish.
 
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bishoptl

Banstick Emeritus
Did you see the dunk? It was inspiring!

*watches it for the 24th time today*

HEY YAO, WELCOME TO THE STROOOOOO SHOWWWWW

nolungshavinbastard
 
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Pimpwerx

Member
bishoptl said:
Did you see the dunk? It was inspiring!

*watches it for the 24th time today*

HEY YAO, WELCOME TO THE STROOOOOO SHOWWWWW

nolungshavinbastard
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Is there a video of this online yet? I gotta see Yao get owned. Of all the big men, Shaq's the only one that doesn't get posterized on a regular basis. Embarassing. PEACE.

EDIT: Oh good lord. Get your big ass off the court. How the fuck you gonna get gorilla dunked on like that? Someone's gotta tell Yao he's too damn big to be getting played like a bitch like that. Put that dude on his ass or something, don't let him take your manhood like that. :lol YAOWNED!!!11
 
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Matrix

LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world he’d rather have. The problem is, Dwyane’s not a woman.
Yea I saw that dunk.....it hurts too much to think about :(


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AirBrian

Member
Next 4:

Fri, Jan 21 Atlanta 8:30 pm
Sat, Jan 22 at Detroit 7:30 pm
Mon, Jan 24 at Atlanta 7:30 pm
Tue, Jan 25 Denver 8:30 pm

Atlanta twice is nice, but one is a back-to-back with the second game against Detroit. And Denver sucks on the road so .500 is completely reachable.
 
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Fifty

Member
Woo!! Raptors win over the Knicks by 18. We dominated the fourth quarter, and are really playing well as of late. Big game by Jalen, and solid shooting all around. :D
 
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bionic77

Member
Pimpwerx said:
Is there a video of this online yet? I gotta see Yao get owned. Of all the big men, Shaq's the only one that doesn't get posterized on a regular basis. Embarassing. PEACE.

EDIT: Oh good lord. Get your big ass off the court. How the fuck you gonna get gorilla dunked on like that? Someone's gotta tell Yao he's too damn big to be getting played like a bitch like that. Put that dude on his ass or something, don't let him take your manhood like that. :lol YAOWNED!!!11
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The reason Shaq never gets posterized is because when he is beat he will just blatantly foul someone to prevent them from dunking. Shaq is not the only big man to be guilty of this though, I have seen lots of big men do exactly the same thing. They are beat on the play and don't want to look like Bradley or Yao so they will just shove the guy.

Another reason Shaq doesn't get posterized that much is he stopped playing defense (along with most of the Lakers) for 48 minutes after the 2nd championship.
 
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Swordian

Member
I can't decide which is more sad, the number of shot attempts by the Lakers compared to the T-Wolves or the the fact that the T-Wolves have have only made the same pathetic number as the Lakers. -_-
 
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kevm3

Member
My boy Tony Parker lit it up tonight, although I am disappointed we barely eked one out on the Clippers. But hey, a win is a win, although that doesn't make our problems disappear.
 
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AstroLad

Hail to the KING baby
Suns are so lost without Nash. Worst team in the league anyone?

Both their PGs injure each other?

It's the Yuta curse!

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Re-sign Yuta now!
 
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Cloudy

Banned
They need a REAL PG. How can Amare have 8pts with under 3 minutes to go. GET HIM THE DAMN BALL AND STOP CHUCKING THREES!!! Crap, now the Grizz will overtake the Lakers if they lose tonight >_<
 
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Kave_Man

come in my shame circle
Fifty said:
Woo!! Raptors win over the Knicks by 18. We dominated the fourth quarter, and are really playing well as of late. Big game by Jalen, and solid shooting all around. :D
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Damn right, now as long as we play every game at home for the rest of the season we should easily pull away with 1st in the division. :)
 
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