NBA 2012 Off-Season Thread

[Krimzon7]

Screw you all! MIAMI IS GONNA WIN IT ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR

[DaveBrawl]

I thought we already figured out the Nugget World Order had this thing sown up.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

LOL Denver. You've got about as much chance of winning a ring as you have winning a best swag contest. And your swag is terrible, so your chances are poor.

[SammyG]

Honestly, Dwight IS being a bitch. I'm tired of this. Even if the Lakers don't get him, I don't see it being a fail, Bynum is a way better offensive player than D12 is. Bynum is the 2nd best center in the league, if not the first. Fine with either option. Just want resolution to this stupid drama.

[DaveBrawl]

LOL Denver. You've got about as much chance of winning a ring as you have winning a best swag contest. And your swag is terrible, so your chances are poor.

Our swag is awesome. Awesome! We probably should have sent the Nuggets to the Olympics as Team USA, they're that great. Well not Mozgov, or Gallinari or that new draft pick, or a couple of other guys, but the rest...oh the rest.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/LOL-UR-SWAG-YOUR-OFWGKTA-Free-Cool-Tee-T-Shirt-/00/s/MzE1WDMxNQ==/$%28KGrHqJ,%21l%21E6B7%21i9CmBOsFmEmfGg%7E%7E60_35.JPG

[Keith]

Wow, Lakers got Steve Nash, they have agreed with Antwan Jamison on a 1 year deal and are rumored to be front runners in the Dwight Howard sweepstakes.

Yikes.

[Juan]

Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports
Sources: Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to Los Angeles Howard will re-sign long-term with team after 2012-13 season.

[McLegend]

I thought it was hilarious when Carmelo called Lin's contract offer from The Rockets ridiculous.

I do think Lin is a total New York hype machine, and this won't really hurt the Knicks, but 8.1 for Jeremy Lin isn't that bad they probably should have kept him.

[Keith]

If the Lakers do in fact land Howard, I just don't think Miami would be able to beat them in a 7 game series unless they make some more roster moves.

In fact, it's possible that the Lakers' biggest threat is in the Western Conference, in OKC.

'Cause I don't see an Eastern team that'd be able stop them right now.

[Krimzon7]

I've got two words for you: FOUL TROUBLE

[Krimzon7]

Lebron and D Wade driving at D12, with Bosh getting after him too? Tell me you can't see this moron picking up early fouls?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

OH NO! The horror! Not foul trouble for Dwight! Then we'd be stuck having to go to Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, or Pau Gasol! How terrible!


73 wins here we come!

[Next Big Thing]

Lebron and D Wade driving at D12, with Bosh getting after him too? Tell me you can't see this moron picking up early fouls?

Come on Krim. Dude is a 3 time defensive player of the year. He'll be alright. Plus, the Lakers have enough superstars on their side to make the refs swallow their whistles, unlike the Heat series against the Pacers where they were able to take Hibbert out of the game.

I hate you for making me disagree with you btw.

[Next Big Thing]

If the Cavs pick up Bynum as the third team in this deal and can convince him to re-up there long term they might be the biggest winners of all in this whole deal. Kyrie is one or two seasons away from top PG status and Bynum would be the best center in the East and both of those guys are young. The Magic are rebuilding and the Lakers probably have a two year window before Kobe, Nash and Gasol retire.

[Krimzon7]

Come on Krim. Dude is a 3 time defensive player of the year. He'll be alright. Plus, the Lakers have enough superstars on their side to make the refs swallow their whistles, unlike the Heat series against the Pacers where they were able to take Hibbert out of the game.

I hate you for making me disagree with you btw.

You're right, D12 is a great defender and he won't be that easily duped.I'm sorry. We should never disagree out loud like this bro. WE'RE BETTER THAN THIS.

I will say this, The Heat can and will still beat the Lakers

[Next Big Thing]

Definitely agree those two teams would be 1A and 1B and that would be one hell of an NBA Finals series. I think it would come down to whatever team was healthier.

[SammyG]

Even if LA did get Dwight, still need more bench help. And this is coming from a Laker fan. Jamison pick up is niiiice though.

[SammyG]

And Supreme, shut the hell up, no one is posting in a cocky manner about the Lakers right now in here.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Who's being cocky? I'm being a fan!

[Emperor Smeat]

Celtics and Rockets close to a deal which would become a sign-and-trade deal once done.

Celtics would get:
Courtney Lee

Rockets would get:
JaJuan Johnson
E'Twaun Moore
Sean Williams
a 2nd Round draft pick

[Keith]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8182883/agent-dwight-howard-sign-extension-team-explore-free-agency

So now the possibility of a Dwight Howard deal to LA is in jeopardy after DH's agent says that no matter what team trades for him, he will not sign an extension and will test the free agent market after the season.

Fuck this guy, man. He's so ambivalent.

[Next Big Thing]

I think ESPN's "experts" fuel a lot of the confusion too. The Dwight signing an extension with L.A. thing was based on a "source" as was the claim that Dwight was trying to get out of his contract with Orlando by claiming he was blackmailed. These guys are just making shit up as they go in some cases.

[Ermaximus]

If Dwight Howard doesn't give a shit, then send his ass to the worst team in the leauge for a year. I'm looking at you Washington Wizards.

[Krimzon7]

If Dwight Howard doesn't give a shit, then send his ass to the worst team in the leauge for a year. I'm looking at you Washington Wizards.

You should be looking at them

http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Michael-Jordan-Bobcats.jpg&sa=X&ei=WWwJUIHPHIH28gTx6bHqCg&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEhKqfHV5OxnmyQLU8ZzqtNypislw

[Nark Order]

Players having a say where they are traded seems fucking ridiculous to me.

[Ermaximus]

You should be looking at them

http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Michael-Jordan-Bobcats.jpg&sa=X&ei=WWwJUIHPHIH28gTx6bHqCg&ved=0CAkQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEhKqfHV5OxnmyQLU8ZzqtNypislw

Either way you flip the coin, they are both absolutely terrible. I say flip a coin. Heads Howard goes to Washington and tails he goes to Charlotte. BDC can help him move if it lands on tails.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

You put him in Washington, Washington wins a title next year.

You know why?

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1027088/JohnWall-Gif_medium.gif

[Keith]

I don't see why Dwight is in such a rush to leave Orlando.

It's a great city.

He should go like "I'll take a discount, sign a 2 year deal and if things don't change, then I'm gone. Now, y'all go out and find some good players to put around me, let's do this".

[Emperor Smeat]

Its the idea or at least the perception that superstars only want to play in certain cities and in recent years form their own Big squads. Been an issue for the NBA for years but only became a lot more visible the years after Jordan and stars started to get coddled a lot more regardless if they really deserved it.

Orlando might be a great city but why play there when Brooklyn or Los Angeles is a lot better in terms of big market exposure and a lot better on paper than the Magic are.

[Triple Naitch]

Don't really think it's the city as much as it is the management.

[Emperor Smeat]

Celtics trade for Courtney Lee was finalized earlier today with Portland being involved in order to balance the cash on both sides of the trade and for Lee to be guaranteed a long term contract with the Cs.

Celtics get:
Courtney Lee

Rockets get:
JaJuan Johnson
E'Twaun Moore (expected to be waived)
Sean Williams (expected to be waived)
2nd round draft pick

Portland get:
Sasha Pavlovic
two second-round picks
cash considerations

[SammyG]

If the Lakers do in fact land Howard, I just don't think Miami would be able to beat them in a 7 game series unless they make some more roster moves.

In fact, it's possible that the Lakers' biggest threat is in the Western Conference, in OKC.

'Cause I don't see an Eastern team that'd be able stop them right now.

I think Miami dismantles us still until we improve the bench.

[alvarado52]

Signed Jamison, resigned Hill. That alone helps the front court. Need, at the very least, some young legs that will be pesky defensively to come off the bench for the back court. Even if not, there's no doubt this Lakers squad is already better than last year's.

[alvarado52]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8182883/agent-dwight-howard-sign-extension-team-explore-free-agency

So now the possibility of a Dwight Howard deal to LA is in jeopardy after DH's agent says that no matter what team trades for him, he will not sign an extension and will test the free agent market after the season.

Fuck this guy, man. He's so ambivalent.

It's a form of tampering if he states that. All this extension talk is always after the phrase "sources say". Nobody, player or team, can officially come out and say what their intentions are regarding other teams players. Fact is, he has to say that. Not only that, but why would he sign an extension? If he does, he's leaving the extra two years and twenty some odd MILLIONS on the table he can get by resigning with his current team during free agency. Who the hell would do that?

[owenbrown]

What's the over/under on when Supreme tears a quad jumping off the Lakers bandwagon?

[Crimson]

This has to be the worst way to handle free agency. Just horrible, never seen a guy handle it as worse as this guy in any sport.

[SammyG]

GUYS. THE BLAME IS ON THE ORLANDO FRONT OFFICE. FUCK.

[SammyG]

And partially Dwight.

[Crimson]

Yeah a little of both. But he didn't help matters, I think he made it alot worse than the front office.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

What's the over/under on when Supreme tears a quad jumping off the Lakers bandwagon?

I don't think you understand how over/under works.

[SammyG]

Actually, a very reasonable post. I'll give it 2 months.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Oh wait, I misread owenbrown's post. SORRY OWENBROWN. My fault.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also, Sammy, you adorable scamp, I hope my yearly custom of picking a new team to root for doesn't offend you. But it seems like it has for whatever reason. I hope we can remedy this before the season begins.

[Nark Order]

Do any of our resident Lakers fans live in or anywhere close to Los Angeles?

[SammyG]

My dad lived in LA his whole life before he had to move to MT, he raised me as a Laker fan. Sorry I don't live in LA.

[Nark Order]

I don't need qualifiers or justification. I'd just like yes or no answers.

[SammyG]

No, then. I'm also probably a Bandwagon Rams fan too, since I don't live in St.Louis, right?

[Nark Order]

I'm not on a bandwagon kick. I just kind of want to know how many Lakers fans actually live in Los Angeles.

[Ermaximus]

Bulls bring back Hinrich. Could be a good thing while Rose is out.

[alvarado52]

I'm not on a bandwagon kick. I just kind of want to know how many Lakers fans actually live in Los Angeles.

Me and my entire family were born and raised in LA. I currently live in San Diego. But what does that matter in terms of following or appreciating a sports team? I'm also a Ravens fan and don't live in Baltimore.

[Juan]

How do you guys feel about the possibility of ads being placed on NBA jerseys?

[DaveBrawl]

I agree with it if they cut back the number of commercials. Otherwise no.

[Ermaximus]

How do you guys feel about the possibility of ads being placed on NBA jerseys?

This isn't Nascar so I think that idea would be awful.

I can picture it now. Commercial breaks will be replaced by the players themselves shilling a product via a 30 second advert while pointing to their jersey.

[SammyG]

Yeah it's tacky and stupid

[Krimzon7]

I LOVE IT. Some of the best uniforms are Soccer Kits. and coming from a nigger yank, that's saying A. LOT. and if it helps cut down on commercials, all the better.

One more great thing about this is that teams would need to create a crest! Crests in athletics is an awesome thing and anybody that disagrees is an asshole.

[Emperor Smeat]

How do you guys feel about the possibility of ads being placed on NBA jerseys?

No real preference as long as they don't make the focus more about the brand name than the team or logo like in Europe. As well as having a new set of jerseys each year just because the sponsors change or they feel like making multiple versions also like in Europe.

[alvarado52]

Yeah it's tacky and stupid

[Crimson]

Yeah as long as the front of the jersey doesn't read "STAPLES" . They should just be like badges or patches bout 5 inches max.

[SammyG]

Dwight tells Orlando to fuck off once again.. Orlando says they are not deterred by this and expected it. What the fuck, trade the man!

[McLegend]

He's probably the best Center in the league, and like top 5-10 player maybe even better then that. You got to get something really good in return.

[Ermaximus]

He's probably the best Center in the league, and like top 5-10 player maybe even better then that. You got to get something really good in return.

Depends on your definition of best. His immaturity and the fact he is a total fucking diva makes him lose value IMO.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Looks like there's real urgency now for LA to end America's Dwightmare. Mavs suddenly lurking in 2013... <a href="http://t.co/EhPTrOHf" title="http://tinyurl.com/bo6wfre">tinyurl.com/bo6wfre</a></p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsguy33/status/228430018068492288" data-datetime="2012-07-26T10:02:14+00:00">July 26, 2012</a></blockquote>
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His tweet comes from a report at Yahoo Sports that states Dwight will sign with the Mavs next offseason if no deal is done. Dwight himself keeps telling the Magic he doesn't care if they get nothing for him since he wants out as soon as possible. Also demanding if the Lakers can't get a deal done then forget them and reopen talks with the Nets.

Making things worse is Howard has already told Houston if they trade for him, he will reject all offers for a long term contract since Houston is not one of his approved places and will be gone the moment next offseason begins.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

What are the differences in the rules between Olympic and NBA basketball?

[SammyG]

5 fouls instead of 6, and I think you can touch the ball above the cylinder in FIBA as well.

[Gertner]

T-Wolves sign AK-47 to two years 10 million a season.

Kirlenko is my favourite player and has been since the Mailman left, but 10 Million is ridiculous for a bench player. His skills have diminished a lot.

[SammyG]

so someone tweeted that Dwight will be traded by the end of the week.... LET'S SEE

[Keith]

What are the differences in the rules between Olympic and NBA basketball?

IDK if it was just me, but I thought the court was smaller.

[Ermaximus]

Bulls are going to be fairly terrible this year I have a feeling.

[alvarado52]

With no Rose? Guarantee it.

[Krimzon7]

it will take 2 years for Rose to be back...provided he doesnt tear his other ACL by over compensating

[Nark Order]

Honestly, I think the NBA needs to address this "players picking where they will be traded" thing. It's out of fucking control. They should fine Dwight Howard for tampering.

[Krimzon7]

Ultimately Bosh and James were Traded to the Heat. As long as there is a CBA, and Legalese, there will be loopholes. Teams have commodities and those commoditites wanna leave, it behooves the team to try and acquire some form of compensation for losing that commodity.

This NBA that you speak of can't get on players for being divas, because David Stern is interested in the League being based around Superstars.


*I am late to work because I would rather post this than go to work.

[SammyG]

They weren't traded to the Heat. They went there as free agents.

[SammyG]

Uh did anyone else just watch that...

[Krimzon7]

They weren't traded to the Heat. They went there as free agents.

No, cupcake, they made decisions to join the Heat and then their respective teams completed sign and trade agreements.

[Krimzon7]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2010/07/cleveland_cavaliers_settle_emo.html
Cleveland Cavaliers settle down, then settle on LeBron James sign-and-trade deal with Miami Heat

This is how the NBA does business. Players dictate everything.

[Juan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/233603861628194816" data-datetime="2012-08-09T16:41:15+00:00">August 9, 2012</a></blockquote>
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[Emperor Smeat]

According to the website's sources, Howard and Nuggets forward Al Harrington would go to the Lakers; 76ers guard Andre Iguodala would be moved to Denver; Bynum would be dealt to Philadelphia; and Gasol and Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo would go to Orlando.

The proposed scenario also includes the Magic receiving draft picks and salary-cap relief, the sources told Yahoo.

Seems like Philly gets the worst out of the rumored deal considering Magic already hinted they are rebuilding so the draft picks and cap space helps them more than players.

[Triple Naitch]

What? Bynum to the Sixers would be phenomenal. Iggy is great, but they have a clusterfuck of SG/SF guys. Jrue serving it up to Bynum down low would be mint.

[DaveBrawl]

Yes Denver they don't beat you easily enough lets help them get Dwight Howard.

[Emperor Smeat]

What? Bynum to the Sixers would be phenomenal. Iggy is great, but they have a clusterfuck of SG/SF guys. Jrue serving it up to Bynum down low would be mint.

Would Bynum be willing to sign a long term deal though which is why the whole Howard-Bynum trade is a mess to begin with since neither guy is willing to sign a long term deal with anyone.

Bynum is good but has attitude issues especially in the playoffs while the Sixers seemed to be showing signs of being a future great team with AI as their core based on last year's performance.

[Triple Naitch]

They are building a great team around Jrue Holliday. It's no secret that they think Iggy is disposable, and if Bynum does not re-sign they should have plenty of cap room to sign another max player.

[SammyG]

Would be furious if this deal went through. Giving out 2 all stars to get one in return, an old Al Harrington and Jason Richardson? Awful. do not want.

[Skippord]

outside of Dwight Howard going to the Lakers I hope that trade happens, would like Andre Iguodala on the Nuggets

[alvarado52]

Would be furious if this deal went through. Giving out 2 all stars to get one in return, an old Al Harrington and Jason Richardson? Awful. do not want.

While I wont go as far as to say i'd be furious, i do feel like this version of the trade isnt as good as previous ones. Keeping Pau would be a better idea.

[SammyG]

Pau is gonna be much better now with Nash runnin' the point...

[CSL]

the trade is done barring any last minute snags, conference call to the league offices scheduled for tomorrow according to "ESPN sources"

[Emperor Smeat]

A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com's Marc Stein the Lakers will receive Howard, the Denver Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers will receive Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, and the Magic will get Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic and one protected future first-round pick from each of the other three teams.

In addition, the Magic will be getting other pieces, including 76ers No. 1 draft pick Moe Harkless, a source told Stein.

Looks like the biggest change from the rumor is Pau stays at LA but they won't get Harrington.

[alvarado52]

Nice. Keeping Pau and getting D12.

[Krimzon7]

Nice. Keeping Pau and getting D12.

I just want this all to be done

[SammyG]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[alvarado52]

Gonna be honest....pretty stoked. I like to be humble, but thats gonna be a hard lineup to beat.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>May as well start the <s>2012-13 NBA Thread</s> Heat vs. Lakers NBA Finals Discussion Thread.</font>

[Krimzon7]

How's Dwight's back? Has anyone stopped to wonder if he can pass any physical?

[SammyG]

FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP

[Krimzon7]

Best part of all of this is easy to see.

WE CAN BREAK THESE BAD BOYS OUT THE MOTHBALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

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[Supreme Olajuwon]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Krimzon7]

The puppest are awesome arent they?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Nash > Chalmers
Kobe > DUHWAYYYYYYYYNE
World B. Peace < LeBron
Pau > Battier
Howard > Bosh

4 out of 5. Yeah this is already over. Thanks for coming.

[alvarado52]

More like this

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[Krimzon7]

Nash > Chalmers
Kobe > DUHWAYYYYYYYYNE
World B. Peace < LeBron
Pau > Battier
Howard > Bosh

4 out of 5. Yeah this is already over. Thanks for coming.

This is going to be fun all year long.

[Krimzon7]

until you guys realize that The OKC thunder ain't playing that shit. I would love love LOVE to predict a Dan Lebatard rant when the Heat beat the Fake Show in the Finals.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

It is, isn't it? I'm glad I jumped on the bandwagon. This is already way more fun than the Kings last year.

Sorry Narc. :'(

[Dragon]

How the Magic move the best player in the deal and the best they get back is probably the 4th best player out of all the guys moved is kind of baffling.

[McLegend]

Thanks Andre Iguodala. You were pretty good.

[McLegend]

But I fuckin love it boys.

[McLegend]

If you are The Magic how do you not at least get Pau Gasol on top of what you got? O well...

I love Andrew Bynum

[Dragon]

I think every team in the trade should love it...besides the one trading the best player.

[Krimzon7]

Nash is old
Kobe is old
Metta is fucking crazy
Pau is soft, old and he looks like he never showers
Dwight Howard is the best young player on this team...but he has a bad back.

yeah, instant championship right thurrrrrr

#MiamiHeatBias

[Supreme Olajuwon]

73 wins

book it

[Skippord]

the Nuggets freed up 43 million dollars in that trade

not bad

[Juan]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/311538_10151154007442223_1255447071_n.jpg

[Juan]

Kinda glad Bynum went to Philadelphia and not Orlando for some reason. I got a feeling he's gonna flourish there.

[Krimzon7]

Philly seems like a good fit for Bynum. AI is a great fit in Denver with Manimal and Javelle McGee. The nuggets have a dope ass young team and a lot of money to flaunt.

[SammyG]

Supreme, fuck off with your bandwagon shit. Fuck any bandwagon fan. Find another team.

[Krimzon7]

Supreme, fuck off with your bandwagon shit. Fuck any bandwagon fan. Find another team.

you know, I love this sentiment. I love it that you got the stones to say it.

I'm not as avid an NBA fan as I am for NFL or MMA. I tend to like 'superstars' and my favorite is Lebron. Therefore, I'm a heat fan.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>While I'm glad that the Dwight trade rumors are finally done, how can it possibly be good for the sport when 28 out of 30 teams are out of title contention months before the season begins? There's zero chance we don't get a Lakers/Heat final unless there are significant injuries.

Seriously. I'm just scratching my head trying to figure out what motivation there is to watch anything beyond the Finals next season. It really does feel like a formality.

Gonna focus all of my attention on NCAA Basketball this fall.</font>

[DaveBrawl]

the Nuggets freed up 43 million dollars in that trade

not bad

Awesome.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Supreme, fuck off with your bandwagon shit. Fuck any bandwagon fan. Find another team.

I do this every year. It makes it more fun for me to pick a new team to root for because we do not have a local team. Why is that not ok for you?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Oh no Sammy! Somebody's having fun! You better come try to ruin it!

[Skippord]

Lakers Fever: Catch it

[Supreme Olajuwon]

But enough of this nonsense, let's not ruin this exciting news with childish bickering.

Mitch Kupchak deserves a big ole pat on the back. He got Steve Nash and Dwight Howard for Andrew Bynum and 5 draft picks. Wonderful.

[Nark Order]

What an abortion.

[Innovator]

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/david-stern-boos.jpg

[ClockShot]

So yeah, uh, who throws the first punch. Kobe or Dwight?

Can they coexist in the same locker room?

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod>While I'm glad that the Dwight trade rumors are finally done, how can it possibly be good for the sport when 28 out of 30 teams are out of title contention months before the season begins? There's zero chance we don't get a Lakers/Heat final unless there are significant injuries.

Seriously. I'm just scratching my head trying to figure out what motivation there is to watch anything beyond the Finals next season. It really does feel like a formality.

Gonna focus all of my attention on NCAA Basketball this fall.</font>

Funny or ironic thing was one of the reasons behind the lockout by the owners was to give the small market teams a better chance. Instead they are back to doing all the pre-lockout stuff with the big markets still can over spend and "hog" all the stars while the smaller teams still stuck making dumb trades.

Hate to be the Clippers since right when it looks like they might be relevant or the new "king" of LA, the Lakers barely waste any time and swoop in making sure nobody cares about the Clippers in terms of the media talk for next season.

[Triple Naitch]

Really happy to see Bynum come to Philly. I love Spencer Hawes as well, but resigning him now looks pretty useless. Also looking forward to seeing the J-Rich SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

[Innovator]

How long until everyone forgets about Dwight throwing a season long temper tantrum?

[SammyG]

I really hope Bynum succeeds in Philly. I love the guy. Best or 2nd best center in the league. Will miss him dearly.

[SammyG]

lol Lakers just signed Jodie Meeks too. whattttt

[Triple Naitch]

Jodie Meeks is trash, tbf.

[SammyG]

I love the move. Shooter off the bench. Exactly what LAL needed.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

YEAH JODIE


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[Juan]

D12 press conference on NBATV right now

[alvarado52]

ESPNEWS shitting on D12's press conference. LeBron cock riders.

Of course he isnt gonna sit there and talk about extensions, or his long drawn out Orlando bullshit. He's gonna come in, and live in the moment.

I like how they said 'he has to put it behind him, by addressing the questions'. Um...how about he puts it behind him by focusing on his new team/location.

[Skippord]

how about all that respect you lost for Ray Allen leaving his team in free agency?

[Emperor Smeat]

Lakers really seem to banking on Dwight willing to not care about money next year considering he wants a mega deal and they can't afford it like Dallas or potentially Brooklyn can.

Magic realized that with Bynum which is why they went after more picks and players to compensate not having to worry about his drama next year.

[SammyG]

Dwight seemed ecstatic in his press conference and handled everything very well. Of course he's not gonna talk about re-signing, dude can make hella more money by signing his extension at the end of the year. Mitch wouldn't make this deal if he didn't know D12 would re-sign. Reporters kept asking him the same questions over and over, which was stupid. D12 is sooo Shaq-like it's funny. Sense of humor, demeanor, nickname, awful free throw shooter ;) I'm beyond excited for the year, I truly feel like the Lakers are now a championship caliber team again. Hope D12 is back by late November and his back heals properly... I assume Gasol starts the year at C and Antawn Jamison starts at PF. I apologize for this awful post, too many thoughts running through my mind about all this.

[DaveBrawl]

How long until everyone forgets about Dwight throwing a season long temper tantrum?

When's opening day?

[SammyG]

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[alvarado52]

how about all that respect you lost for Ray Allen leaving his team in free agency?

Dwight didnt leave the Magic to play for his direct rival in the same division. He didnt even stay in the East. Whats your point?

[SammyG]

Damn, nigga went in

[Skippord]

Dwight didnt leave the Magic to play for his direct rival in the same division. He didnt even stay in the East. Whats your point?
I certainly wasn't implying that you're being a huge hypocrite because Ray Allen went to the Heat and Dwight Howard went to the Lakers even though his thing was actually something worthy of criticism if that's what you're thinking.

[alvarado52]

Dwight also didnt take a lesser role in exchange for a championship. He's still starter material (as is Ray Allen), and will be a starter as a Laker (unlike Ray Allen).

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I think it's pretty much a fact that everyone including Lakers fans thought Dwight was being a bit of a wanker during this whole thing.

[Skippord]

Dwight also didnt take a lesser role in exchange for a championship. He's still starter material (as is Ray Allen), and will be a starter as a Laker (unlike Ray Allen).
is that really relevant?

[SammyG]

Man shit man

[Crimson]

Ratings monster if it's Lakers/Heat finals. Stern should love this

[Krimzon7]

So, yeah. We're all glad that the DWIGHTMARE is over. He totally outdid Lebron in shitting over his team, being a diva and holding the media hostage for however long basketball pundits have been espousing over which team he'd end up at.

[Keith]

Dwight also didnt take a lesser role in exchange for a championship. He's still starter material (as is Ray Allen), and will be a starter as a Laker (unlike Ray Allen).

You're still butthurt over Allen leaving the Celtics, brah?

Allen took a lesser role 'cause he wanted to, he already has his ring.

Howard wanted to leave Orlando because he realized (as did Lebron) that he couldn't win a Championship there, he couldn't lead that team to a Title. So now, with Kobe's help, he can get his ring.

The Lakers are Kobe's team. So, for now, Howard did take a lesser role, in that he won't be the leader of that team, as opposed to in Orlando, where he was the leader of the Magic.

If Howard signs an extension in LA, once Kobe retires, then it'll be Dwight's team. But for now? No, it's Kobe's team.

Lebron left Cleveland via free agency, while Dwight Howard bitched and moaned and forced his way out of Orlando.

But it's cool. I had no problem with Lebron meeting up with Bosh and D-Wade in Miami, and I have no problem with Howard meeting up with Kobe in LA.

[Juan]

So, yeah. We're all glad that the DWIGHTMARE is over. He totally outdid Lebron in shitting over his team, being a diva and holding the media hostage for however long basketball pundits have been espousing over which team he'd end up at.

And yet, Lebron is still more unlikable.

[Keith]

'Cause of all the "Next MJ" talk, wearing #23, 'cause of his "King James" nickname, etc.

It's his own doing.

[SammyG]

Dwight looks hella small... hasn't been able to work out prolly

[Krimzon7]

And yet, Lebron is still more unlikable.

Haters gonna hate, dawg.


'Cause of all the "Next MJ" talk, wearing #23, 'cause of his "King James" nickname, etc.

It's his own doing.

The kid was 17/18 years old. Let me shove a million cameras/dollars/microphones into your 18 year old face. Would you always be the most politically correct or savy about your public image. Society tends to forgive who they want to forgive. I'm not tripping, as I get it better than most how the marketing machine works.

Did you know Chad Johnson got arrested??? :rofl::D:cool:

[Keith]

Kobe Bryant went through what Lebron went through, but he' been able to shake-off the whole "next MJ" talk, and the media has laid off him. Of course, he never wore #23 in the NBA or had "his people" referr to him as "King Kobe".

Lebron just has to keep winning and it'll go away.

BTW, I did say I had no problem with Lebron going to Miami with Bosh and Wade, and I have no problem with Howard going to LA.

[Krimzon7]

Kobe Bryant went through what Lebron went through, but he' been able to shake-off the whole "next MJ" talk, and the media has laid off him. Of course, he never wore #23 in the NBA or had "his people" referr to him as "King Kobe".

Lebron just has to keep winning and it'll go away.

BTW, I did say I had no problem with Lebron going to Miami with Bosh and Wade, and I have no problem with Howard going to LA.

Keith, I understood your viewpoint before. I agree Kobe made a smarter move by chosing to go with '24' instead of 23. He has always had the 'I'm better than MJ' chip on his shoulder, but winning has helped him grow into his own man.

I meant most of the questions to be rhetorical, thought provoking questions that people who usually pan Lebron to consider before panning him again.

[Juan]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8lv5cZJIo1rd44hoo1_400.jpg

:(

[Triple Naitch]

Lookin good

[SammyG]

:(

[Krimzon7]

:(

Come the fuck on. Did you want him to come off the bench?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

The fear has made you quite tense and aggressive, Krimzon.

[SammyG]

Bynum is a Laker product.. drafted him, developed him, watched him rise to a star and now to watch him leave is just kinda tough. Stoked about D12, but still.

[Krimzon7]

The fear has made you quite tense and aggressive, Krimzon.

IT was the four Bengals getting hurt in the first two quarters last Friday. I haven't been myself lately :-\

I don't fear the Lakers, my team is the reigning NBA Champppppppzzzzzzzee

[SammyG]

Did jumping on the bandwagon hurt?

[Krimzon7]

Is that for Supreme or Me? I've been a Lebron James Fan since he first burst onto the scene.
I challenge you to find another team (out side of Cleveland OBVIOUSLY) That I've rooted for evah

[Krimzon7]

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[Supreme Olajuwon]

yeah Krimzon you're such a bandwagon fan

have a little class

[Krimzon7]

I'm such a classy fucking guy ;)

I wonder if Dan Lebatard did a dwight rant? I doubt it but I gotta check...

[Keith]

I don't think Dan cares about the Magic, he's a Heat fan.

[SammyG]

I don't understand "Kobe fans" or "LeBron fans". Could never understand how people support one individual, no matter where he goes.

[SammyG]

I can tell you that if Kobe Bryant left the Lakers, Bradford left the Rams, I would still be a fan of those teams.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

What if that one individual was a MONTANA GRIZZLY

[SammyG]

Doesn't matter.

[SammyG]

I mean, I'll always want the guy to do well, but I'm not gonna be a fan of his team. Like, If Kobe ever was somehow a .. I don't know, a Pacer, I'd want him to do well, but I'd still be a Laker fan, I'd never cheer FOR the Pacers.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Ah, I understand.

[Keith]

I feel fans who don't get "attached" to particular teams and just follow players do so because they're "afraid" of rooting for a particular team no matter what, and that team breaking their heart by not doing well.

[SammyG]

That's the life of a true sports fan, ya know? Well, that's just my philosophy, I guess. I can't stand people saying "oh, I'm a LeBron fan". Then when the Heat won the ring, OMG MY TEAM WON IT ALL, CHAMPS, HEATTTTTT. Like, shut the fuck up, you were a Cleveland fan last year.

[Keith]

I got you. And I agree. You celebrate the good times and you suffer through the bad. You don't just pack up and abandon a particular team because its star player went elsewhere.

[Krimzon7]

I know, isn't he amazing? I was mildly kidding about going to check for Lebits' Magic Rant.

I love that he loves THA U (being a proud alum and all), and the Heat Just like MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Krimzon7]

So to clarify this position, The only thing that got me following basketball was Michael Jordan. I became a fan of his. When he left, my concern for the game waned. I love Football, I play football, I am Football. So BBall has always been a 'fringe' sport.

However when LBJ burst on the scene, I gave the kid a chance. I watched him at SVSM and i was floored. This kid, who was a couple years YOUNGER than me was a prodigious talent. I wanted to watch everything he did. So, I did. I found a way to watch his senior year's games, and when he got drafted, I watched the Cav's games. I wanted him to win and to be successful. Now that he's with the Heat, I want them to be successful. Honestly, the fact that most of the NBA hate the Heat for doing the same thing the Lakers/Rockets/Warrirors/Celtics did make me love the Heat more.

What can I say?

[Krimzon7]

That's the life of a true sports fan, ya know? Well, that's just my philosophy, I guess. I can't stand people saying "oh, I'm a LeBron fan". Then when the Heat won the ring, OMG MY TEAM WON IT ALL, CHAMPS, HEATTTTTT. Like, shut the fuck up, you were a Cleveland fan last year.

pfft, I laugh at this because the NBA wants you to buy into superstars more than the teams. That's Stern's vision and that's how he markets the League. He shoves superstar matchups down your throat for 82 games and 3 rounds of playoffs. He only wants 'teams' to make the finals when those teams are in huge TV Markets, if that isn't the case he's happy to have his most marketable Superstars in the limelight.

[Triple Naitch]

I got you. And I agree. You celebrate the good times and you suffer through the bad. You don't just pack up and abandon a particular team because its star player went elsewhere.

Yeah, you tell em. You're supposed to start celebrating two months before playoffs and once they start going on a roll.

[Krimzon7]

I got you. And I agree. You celebrate the good times and you suffer through the bad. You don't just pack up and abandon a particular team because its star player went elsewhere.

Cincinatti. Bengal. Fan.

Try finding that anywhere else in life. I'm not from Cincinatti, Im not from Ohio. I've loved the Bengals since Their first Superbowl in Pontiac Michigan with Forrest Gregg as the coach. I remember (vaguely, but dammit I remember) when they Switched to the striped helmets.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

C-i-n-c-i-n-n-a-t-i

[SammyG]

I didn't know niggas was still crankin'

[Skippord]

good God who makes the choice to be a fan of the Bengals? I assumed Mike Brown had saved your life or something

[Krimzon7]

good God who makes the choice to be a fan of the Bengals? I assumed Mike Brown had saved your life or something

You can't help who you love.

[McLegend]

An-drew By-naum

[Triple Naitch]

So excited for Bynum. He got a huge reaction when he said he wants to make Philly his home.

[Keith]

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9785/iprfr6djshgpa.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/iprfr6djshgpa.gif/)

[SammyG]

Yeah, I wouldn't call Beasley anything to his face BUT I'D PROLLY CALL HIM A HOMO BEHIND HIS BACK

[Keith]

http://i.imgur.com/TSIio.jpg

[RoXer]

Osama Bin Laden's Former Translator Is Still Upset With LeBron James

Friday, August 17, 2012 1:55 am
Written by: Robbie Levin (http://www.thepostgame.com/author/robbie-levin)




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Apparently, not everyone is over "The Decision."
Muhammad Rahim, an Afghan man who served as a translator for Osama bin Laden and is now being detained at Guantanamo Bay, is still peeved over how LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami.
Rahim's lawyer, Carlos Warner, recently released letters that Rahim wrote to him from prison. In one of them, Rahim expresses his strong opinion regarding "The Decision."
"Dear Mr. Warner!" Rahim wrote to Warner (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-the-loop-a-kitty-for-bin-ladens-translator/2012/08/16/ffe6b6ca-e7c2-11e1-936a-b801f1abab19_story.html), who is from Akron. "Lebron James is very bad man. He should apologize to the city of Cleveland."
Not only has James apologized, he's also said he regrets "The Decision." Maybe that's not good enough for Rahim.
Warner believes Rahim's sense of loyalty originates in his tribal values, where "betrayals are not tolerated or forgiven, although an honest apology from an offending peer is valued."
Rahim also wrote Warner to express displeasure with the fact that one of his fellow inmates was presented with a kitten after displaying good behavior while Rahim did not receive such a gift.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://dayandadream.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lakers-2012.jpeg

WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE NIGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Juan]

Hot shit

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Artest just kinda chillin

one of these things is not like the others

[Supreme Olajuwon]

still not as awkward as Devean George standing with Kobe, Shaq, Malone, and GP tho

[Skippord]

I wanted to say one of these things is not like the others :'(

[SammyG]

http://dayandadream.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lakers-2012.jpeg

WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE NIGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

That's my background on my laptop actually.

[Juan]

Here's an interesting HoopsWorld article on how exactly Dwight Howard ended up in Los Angeles:

The Orlando Magic finally put an end to the Dwight Howard era with a massive four-team trade this past Friday.

After protracted negotiations with the Brooklyn Nets and then the Houston Rockets, the Magic found a key partner in the Philadelphia 76ers. Once the Nets exited the picture in early July, momentum suggested the Rockets would either get Howard or Andrew Bynum (via the Los Angeles Lakers).

The Lakers were willing to give up Bynum for Howard but need a third team to broker a deal. If not Houston, the Cleveland Cavaliers were a possibility, and yet Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak did not believe anything was likely to come of talks.

Ultimately Orlando approached the Lakers with an initial three-way idea with the Sixers, which evolved into the four-way that was executed on August 10.

In addition to draft considerations, the Magic acquired Moe Harkless, Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic, Christian Eyenga and Josh McRoberts. The Lakers received Earl Clark, Chris Duhon and Howard. The Sixers landed Jason Richardson and Bynum. The Nuggets ended up with Andre Iguodala.

The question for many is “Why? Why did the Magic take this deal above other possibilities?”

While that’s certainly a hot topic to debate, the question addressed here is “How?”

Under the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teams can break down a large trade into whatever legal combination most suits them. It doesn’t have to be a single transaction but can be a number of smaller ones in tandem.

For the Lakers, it was moderately complicated. Bynum was traded for Howard and Clark. McRoberts was used to acquire Duhon. Eyenga did not bring a player back, generating a $1,174,080 trade exception (TPE) the Lakers can use for up to a year.

It was straight-forward for the Nuggets who simply traded Afflalo and Harrington for Iguodala. For the Sixers, a single deal was done with Iguodala, Vucevic and Harkless for Bynum and Richardson.

It’s the Magic deal that took considerable ingenuity to construct. In addition to the players received, Orlando ended up with a $17,816,880 TPE for Howard. While a basic trade was possible, how exactly was the deal structured to also generate the league’s largest TPE?

For some background, Orlando made a deal earlier in the summer that sent Ryan Anderson to the New Orleans Hornets for Gustavo Ayon. The Hornets had enough cap room to absorb Anderson via sign and trade at $8.7 million.

Additionally, the Magic were holding onto a $4.25 million TPE from the Brandon Bass/Glen Davis trade. Ayon, at $1.5 million, was acquired via part of the Bass TPE . . . leaving a remainder of $2.75 million. Because Anderson got a raise greater than 20%, the Magic received a $4.35 million TPE.

In exiting Howard, the Orlando executed the following:

-Christian Eyenga and Josh McRoberts via the $4.35 million Anderson TPE, leaving a negligible remainder of $40,920.

-Arron Afflalo and Al Harrington for Jason Richardson, Chris Duhon and Earl Clark.

-Mo Harkless via the Brandon Bass TPE, leaving a remainder of $1,018,040 which expires on December 12

-Nikola Vucevic for Dwight Howard, generating a TPE of $17,816,880 which won’t expire until next August 10, 2013.

-So in simplistic terms, Howard was traded for Nikola Vucevic and whatever that massive TPE yields over the next year.

The Magic are rebuilding and initially may not look to spend. The team just climbed down from tax territory to about $6.2 million under the $70.3 million tax threshold.

Even if the team holds through the trade deadline in February, the Magic go into the June 2013 NBA Draft and July free agency with a powerful tool. Orlando may also look to help broker a deal should two teams need a third to execute a complicated transaction. The Magic would love to continue collect draft picks and young talent.

It remains to be seen how well Magic general manager Rob Hennigan did with the Howard trade but given the intricacy, he clearly didn’t rush into a frivolous decision.

[SammyG]

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[CSL]

lol wrestling, c'monnnnnnnnnnnnn

[SammyG]

nWo will forever be incredible.

[Krimzon7]

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This is the gayest thing I've ever seen. and I've spent a lot of time in Seth 82's threads.

[Droford]

The kings are going to move to...Virginia Beach? Haha how the hell did they come up with Virginia beach?
I'm closer to va beach than DC..though it sucks its lie $25 to go over the tunnel and back..

[SammyG]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMBAAAA

[DaveBrawl]

The kings are going to move to...Virginia Beach? Haha how the hell did they come up with Virginia beach?
I'm closer to va beach than DC..though it sucks its lie $25 to go over the tunnel and back..

That might be pretty cool.

[Triple A]

Wish the Knicks just switched back to these jerseys

http://oi52.tinypic.com/903hwj.jpg

[Triple Naitch]

They are

[Triple A]

no why the f*ck do the bands around the arms just stop abruptly, can't even look at them without feeling stressed out

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[Triple A]

grinding my teeth

[RoXer]

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[Kris P Lettus]

Good to see Amare's hand has healed up..

[Supreme Olajuwon]

yeah that's awful

looks like a sports bra

[SammyG]

Hey, the Lakers have Nash, D12, Mamba and Pau. kbye.

[Gertner]

And nothing remotely resembling a bench. First Round exit. kbye.

[alvarado52]

Youre kidding right? This squad had the strongest bench theyve had in years, even the last two championship teams.

[Ermaximus]

Like I said, if it's not Miami vs the Lakers in the finals, I'd be shocked as shit.

[Gertner]

Jazz vs Heat. Book it.

[owenbrown]

Warriors vs Bobcats. Book it.

[SammyG]

lol @ the notion that the Lakers don't have a bench this year. actually more of a lololololol

[Ermaximus]

It's kind of funny really. The Lakers bench is better than some teams starting 5.

[SammyG]

God, I am so excited for this season.

[Keith]

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These jerseys look WNBA-ish.

[SammyG]

Is that Micheal Strahan?

[Krimzon7]

Sammy you're so fucking odd. Also check out the Spurs new uniforms

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/15/20/57/3476444/11/628x471.jpg

[SammyG]

Those are seriously the worst jerseys in the league.

[Keith]

Is that Micheal Strahan?

That's Michael Strahan and Kelly Rippaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[alvarado52]

Those cant be the Spurs new unis. Those are awful. Hopefully they come and go as quick as the Mavs P.Diddy designed alternates. Those were...bad.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

they are real and they are dreadful

also hearing noise that this type of design is the gateway to putting ads on the jerseys

HERE WE GO

[Keith]

Terrible unis or not, the Spurs will once again come out of nowhere, finish with one of the best records in the league, and make the playoffs, as they seem to do every year.

[Emperor Smeat]

Celtics look like they might be getting Josh Smith this season since he doesn't want to sign any extension with the Hawks while also recently being involved as the only non-Celtic player who showed up at Rondo's team workout in LA.

Either they get him in a sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta this year or get him the following offseason without giving up anyone.

[Krimzon7]

they are real and they are dreadful

also hearing noise that this type of design is the gateway to putting ads on the jerseys

HERE WE GO


Yuppers. This is their new alternate. If you think these are bad you just wait. I'm excited to see what the Net's uni's look like here's a fan rendition. This actually looks great.
http://brobuffet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NETSSS.jpg

HOWEVER Paul Lukas has confirmed that these are not them. He also says that he likes the design which means that it is simple and clean and a bit old school

here's the uni leak from Adidas:

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[alvarado52]

They should adopt those. Very nice jerseys.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Despite Reddit being the worst site on the internet, they had a surprisingly honest comment interview with the Rockets GM:

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/10mrkx/iam_the_houston_rockets_gm_ama/

The whole process they have to go through to get an all-star is convoluted and kind of why I stopped following it as much as I grew up. Still makes me want to go home and dig out my Rockets Pippen jersey :'(

[SammyG]

The Lakers have Steve Nash and D12

[Innovator]

"I'm done trying to prove I'm the No. 2 pick and that [expletive] stuff," Milicic told CSNNE.com. "This year, it's all about Celtics, to show that I am a team player. It's not about me. It's about us as a team.

Milicic added: "I'll do whatever it takes, whatever I need to do to help this team. So now, if I have to go kill someone on the court, I'll kill someone on the court."

[Innovator]

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[Buzzkill]

Just got free tickets to opening day from JJ Hickson after finding him via twitter scavenger hunt

[Buzzkill]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/228147_3763149604728_2099439654_n.jpg

Best friends

[Juan]

That is awesome man.

[Juan]

Also, the NBA will begin fining players $5,000-$30, 000 for flopping.

[Ermaximus]

Good thing Divac no longer plays.

[SammyG]

Scola is fucked.

[Juan]

Chris Paul too.

[McLegend]

It's a start, but people should also get deported if they flop.

Even if they are American.

[Emperor Smeat]

Have a feeling even with the new rules, superstars won't be punished as harshly as regular players just like with every rule in the NBA. Also doesn't really combat that the refs are really inconsistent when it comes to flopping and legit charges being called.

[owenbrown]

If they just start calling technicals and ejecting people for flopping maybe it can put and end to this bullshit

[Gertner]

Lol @ Metta World Peace

Reporter: Is Steve Nash the smartest guy on the Lakers?

Metta: Probably, he is white.