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NBA Offseason Thread! All offseason NBA talk in THIS thread!
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LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
This bitch is still feeding the media crap " we can do this trade anytime blah blah blah"
It seems it was STUPID @SS STEVES FAULT FOR NOT GETTING THERE TODAY!THESE DOUCHES BELONG TOGETHER!
It seems it was STUPID @SS STEVES FAULT FOR NOT GETTING THERE TODAY!THESE DOUCHES BELONG TOGETHER!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Weisbrod said Monday he's had no new discussions with Houston on a possible trade that may send two-time scoring champion Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard and Tyronn Lue to the Rockets for Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato.
Weisbrod indicated that Francis could visit Orlando in the coming days.
"We didn't ask him to come to town," Weisbrod said. "But if he wants to, we're certainly happy to sit down and talk to him."
This guy cant be for real.
Weisbrod indicated that Francis could visit Orlando in the coming days.
"We didn't ask him to come to town," Weisbrod said. "But if he wants to, we're certainly happy to sit down and talk to him."
This guy cant be for real.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Doc Rocket speaks in Clutch Forums..
"Sorry...been out of pocket. I talked to my boy today and he said that Steve said it was going down today. Of course, that was at 10:30 this morning. What can I say? They screwed me. Francis said the deal was DONE Saturday. He was going to Orlando today to finalize. He said that they WOULD anounce it today (Monday) - however, they have not - I guess I'm wrongbut maybe they're screwing Steve more than we thought.
Steve said TODAY it would be done TODAY!
I don't know what else to tell ya...sorry! That's all I know right now..."
Trust me this guy doesnt lie and this is like the 2nd time he has ever been wrong with his info in like 4 years.Many also believe his source is Keith Jones the Rocket doc/trainer and VP of basketball operations.
Hmmm either Francis is beyond stupid *he is but in this case I dont think he's lying* I think this Magic GM is totally fucking with everyone,smug @ss loser.
"Sorry...been out of pocket. I talked to my boy today and he said that Steve said it was going down today. Of course, that was at 10:30 this morning. What can I say? They screwed me. Francis said the deal was DONE Saturday. He was going to Orlando today to finalize. He said that they WOULD anounce it today (Monday) - however, they have not - I guess I'm wrongbut maybe they're screwing Steve more than we thought.
Steve said TODAY it would be done TODAY!
I don't know what else to tell ya...sorry! That's all I know right now..."
Trust me this guy doesnt lie and this is like the 2nd time he has ever been wrong with his info in like 4 years.Many also believe his source is Keith Jones the Rocket doc/trainer and VP of basketball operations.
Hmmm either Francis is beyond stupid *he is but in this case I dont think he's lying* I think this Magic GM is totally fucking with everyone,smug @ss loser.
DMczaf said:http://michalch89.webpark.pl/bullsvspacers1996.torrent
Bulls at Pacers from 02/18/96
The game where Jordan went for 44 and Pippen had 40.
That Pip was such a bum. He was NOTHING without MJ!!!!
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DAMMIT Konex! You're like the Vin Baker of the Laker fans. We're just waiting for your contract to expire.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Francis Accepts Trade for McGrady
By Greg Sandoval
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 29, 2004; Page D01
The prospect of playing alongside high school star Dwight Howard and an easier road to the playoffs were enough to persuade Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis to drop his objections to a trade that would send him to the Orlando Magic for NBA leading scorer Tracy McGrady, according to his agent.
The Magic is expected to announce the trade, which was held up a week after Francis balked at playing for the last-place team, on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Francis, a three-time all-star, is flying to Orlando today to meet with the Magic's management, including President John Weisbrod, the man who persuaded Francis to move to Orlando.
Under the terms of the trade, the Magic will send guard McGrady, forward Juwan Howard and guard Tyronn Lue to the Rockets for Francis, guard Cuttino Mobley and center Kelvin Cato, said the source.
Upon hearing news of the pending trade, Francis initially said he disliked the idea of playing for a team that was rebuilding. His representatives began making inquiries about which teams would be interested in swapping for Francis in the event he was traded to the Magic.
But in a Thursday-night phone conversation, Weisbrod sold Francis on the team's draft acquisitions, playoff chances and appreciation of his talents, according to Jeff Fried, Francis's agent.
"They could have got anyone for Tracy McGrady," Fried said. "That impressed Steve about how highly the Magic thought of him."
McGrady finished this past season with a 28-point scoring average, tops in the NBA, and Francis averaged 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists to join Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and Grant Hill as the only players in NBA history to average at least 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in each of their first five seasons.
Francis, an all-American at the University of Maryland, also was impressed with the players Orlando has obtained since the end of last season.
The Magic chose Atlanta high school sensation Howard, a 6-11 power forward, with the first pick in the draft. Scouts say Howard, a skilled scorer, shot blocker and rebounder, has the talent to become an NBA star.
The Magic also obtained St Joseph's guard Jameer Nelson, the NCAA's player of the year last season, from the Denver Nuggets.
The addition of Francis, Howard and Nelson could help the team compete in the realigned NBA next season. The Magic will be in the same division, what many predict will be the league's weakest, with the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and expansion Charlotte Bobcats.
Of the five teams, only the Heat made the playoffs last season.
Ughh another day of hell and of course my @ss has a dentist appointment on that day so I wont see the breaking trade news
By Greg Sandoval
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, June 29, 2004; Page D01
The prospect of playing alongside high school star Dwight Howard and an easier road to the playoffs were enough to persuade Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis to drop his objections to a trade that would send him to the Orlando Magic for NBA leading scorer Tracy McGrady, according to his agent.
The Magic is expected to announce the trade, which was held up a week after Francis balked at playing for the last-place team, on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Francis, a three-time all-star, is flying to Orlando today to meet with the Magic's management, including President John Weisbrod, the man who persuaded Francis to move to Orlando.
Under the terms of the trade, the Magic will send guard McGrady, forward Juwan Howard and guard Tyronn Lue to the Rockets for Francis, guard Cuttino Mobley and center Kelvin Cato, said the source.
Upon hearing news of the pending trade, Francis initially said he disliked the idea of playing for a team that was rebuilding. His representatives began making inquiries about which teams would be interested in swapping for Francis in the event he was traded to the Magic.
But in a Thursday-night phone conversation, Weisbrod sold Francis on the team's draft acquisitions, playoff chances and appreciation of his talents, according to Jeff Fried, Francis's agent.
"They could have got anyone for Tracy McGrady," Fried said. "That impressed Steve about how highly the Magic thought of him."
McGrady finished this past season with a 28-point scoring average, tops in the NBA, and Francis averaged 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists to join Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson and Grant Hill as the only players in NBA history to average at least 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in each of their first five seasons.
Francis, an all-American at the University of Maryland, also was impressed with the players Orlando has obtained since the end of last season.
The Magic chose Atlanta high school sensation Howard, a 6-11 power forward, with the first pick in the draft. Scouts say Howard, a skilled scorer, shot blocker and rebounder, has the talent to become an NBA star.
The Magic also obtained St Joseph's guard Jameer Nelson, the NCAA's player of the year last season, from the Denver Nuggets.
The addition of Francis, Howard and Nelson could help the team compete in the realigned NBA next season. The Magic will be in the same division, what many predict will be the league's weakest, with the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and expansion Charlotte Bobcats.
Of the five teams, only the Heat made the playoffs last season.
Ughh another day of hell and of course my @ss has a dentist appointment on that day so I wont see the breaking trade news
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5320088/
MSNBC is carrying that story too. Tmac n Kobe starting for the West. OMG!!!!
MSNBC is carrying that story too. Tmac n Kobe starting for the West. OMG!!!!
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
HAHA that article better be true or I swear to god..they cant pull this shit any longer.I fear houston rocket fans will fly to Orlando and personally kick the GM's ass *wouldnt mind doing it myself,but I'm broke*
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Fifty its a madhouse...you have no idea They want to kill the Magic Gm.
Btw one quote from todays Orlando Sentiel...
"Sources say that the holdup in the deal is that the Magic may be trying to get the Rockets to include some future draft picks or cash considerations.
Asked if he expected the McGrady trade to happen soon, Weisbrod said, "I have no way of saying it would or wouldn't. . . . If something were to suddenly break with that, it would have to happen pretty quickly."
Disgusting....duh you bitch this trade is done and you're a damn weasel.
They want to kill the Magic Gm.Btw one quote from todays Orlando Sentiel...
"Sources say that the holdup in the deal is that the Magic may be trying to get the Rockets to include some future draft picks or cash considerations.
Asked if he expected the McGrady trade to happen soon, Weisbrod said, "I have no way of saying it would or wouldn't. . . . If something were to suddenly break with that, it would have to happen pretty quickly."
Disgusting....duh you bitch this trade is done and you're a damn weasel.
Orlando Sentinel: Jack "Goose" Givens, a first-round draft choice by the Hawks in 1978 and currently a popular Orlando Magic television commentator was arrested late Monday on charges of sexual battery and lewd molestation of a 14-year-old girl, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
Joel Glass, director of media relations for the Magic, would not comment on the arrest, saying "We reserve comment until we know more specific details."
Givens, 47, was arrested about 11:30 p.m. Monday, said Cpl. Carlos Torres, a sheriff's spokesman. Givens is expected to go before a judge this morning for his first court appearance. He was being held on $25,000 bail.
The Sheriff's Office released few details about the incident late Monday but has scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. today.
Torres said the girl reported that Givens assaulted her several times June 18 at her home. She contacted the Sheriff's Office on June 23 to report the incident.
"Givens came to the victim's home to assist her with her basketball game. The alleged assault(s) occurred after the basketball lesson," Torres said in a written statement. Read Article
Joel Glass, director of media relations for the Magic, would not comment on the arrest, saying "We reserve comment until we know more specific details."
Givens, 47, was arrested about 11:30 p.m. Monday, said Cpl. Carlos Torres, a sheriff's spokesman. Givens is expected to go before a judge this morning for his first court appearance. He was being held on $25,000 bail.
The Sheriff's Office released few details about the incident late Monday but has scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. today.
Torres said the girl reported that Givens assaulted her several times June 18 at her home. She contacted the Sheriff's Office on June 23 to report the incident.
"Givens came to the victim's home to assist her with her basketball game. The alleged assault(s) occurred after the basketball lesson," Torres said in a written statement. Read Article
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
I'm still in shock that this is final,lol
"Tuesday, June 29 , 3:00 P.M.
SportsRadio 610 has learned that the trade between the Rockets and the Magic is done. In fact, both teams will announce the trade as done at 4:00 P.M. Steve Francis, Kelvin cato and Cutino Mobley are headed to orlando and Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece gaines are coming to Houston. Stay tuned to SportsRadio 610 throughout the afternoon for more on the trade. "
"Tuesday, June 29 , 3:00 P.M.
SportsRadio 610 has learned that the trade between the Rockets and the Magic is done. In fact, both teams will announce the trade as done at 4:00 P.M. Steve Francis, Kelvin cato and Cutino Mobley are headed to orlando and Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Reece gaines are coming to Houston. Stay tuned to SportsRadio 610 throughout the afternoon for more on the trade. "
http://www.nba.com/rockets/
Following the seven-player trade between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic, the Rockets would like to invite the public to an introduction of their new players at Toyota Center on Wednesday. See the live press conference as it happens! Fans can enter Toyota Center through the main entrance at the corner of Polk and La Branch, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Upon entering Toyota Center, fans will be directed to sit in sections 113 and 114.
Following the seven-player trade between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic, the Rockets would like to invite the public to an introduction of their new players at Toyota Center on Wednesday. See the live press conference as it happens! Fans can enter Toyota Center through the main entrance at the corner of Polk and La Branch, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Upon entering Toyota Center, fans will be directed to sit in sections 113 and 114.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Done deal: Francis heads to Orlando; McGrady comes to Rockets
By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle
Finally, the deal moved past "close" to done.
The Rockets long pursuit of NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady was completed today with a seven-player trade that will send McGrady to the Rockets and Steve Francis to the Magic, sources close to the talks said this afternoon.
The NBA had received the contracts of the players involved and the conference call approving the deal was complete, sources said.
[/b]Official announcement of the trade is not expected until Wednesday. Officials from both teams declined comment.[/b] HOPE 610 IS RIGHT
The Rockets will acquire McGrady, veteran power forward Juwan Howard and guards Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines with the Rockets sending their starting backcourt of the past four seasons, Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley, and center/forward Kelvin Cato to the Magic.
Francis, Mobley and Cato were in Orlando on Tuesday to visit with team officials, more than a week after Francis agent, Jeff Fried, told his client that the deal was close.
After Francis initial trepidation about going to the Magic, 21-61 last season, several conversations between his representative and Magic officials and himself with Magic general manager John Weisbrod had made him much more open to the idea of the trade and apparently moved the Magic to complete the deal.
McGrady led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons, averaging 28 points last season and 32.1 in the 2002-2003 season.
That pic is sweet,wallpaper time.
By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle
Finally, the deal moved past "close" to done.
The Rockets long pursuit of NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady was completed today with a seven-player trade that will send McGrady to the Rockets and Steve Francis to the Magic, sources close to the talks said this afternoon.
The NBA had received the contracts of the players involved and the conference call approving the deal was complete, sources said.
[/b]Official announcement of the trade is not expected until Wednesday. Officials from both teams declined comment.[/b] HOPE 610 IS RIGHT
The Rockets will acquire McGrady, veteran power forward Juwan Howard and guards Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines with the Rockets sending their starting backcourt of the past four seasons, Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley, and center/forward Kelvin Cato to the Magic.
Francis, Mobley and Cato were in Orlando on Tuesday to visit with team officials, more than a week after Francis agent, Jeff Fried, told his client that the deal was close.
After Francis initial trepidation about going to the Magic, 21-61 last season, several conversations between his representative and Magic officials and himself with Magic general manager John Weisbrod had made him much more open to the idea of the trade and apparently moved the Magic to complete the deal.
McGrady led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons, averaging 28 points last season and 32.1 in the 2002-2003 season.
That pic is sweet,wallpaper time.
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