NBA 2013 Off-Season Thread

[owenbrown]

Should have been made after the Finals and I would sticky this but I am not a mod but oh well.

[RoXer]

Should have been made after the Finals and I would sticky this but I am not a mod but oh well.

Such enthusiasm!

[owenbrown]

Yeah I know right? :-\

[alvarado52]

OWENBROWN MADE A STICKY THREAD!

[Dragon]

Knicks apparently close to acquiring Andrea Bargnani.

Knicks have the market cornered on soft PF that don't play defense, rebound or stay healthy.

[McLegend]

Andrew Wiggins... That's all

[Bad News Gertner]

Canada is taking over the NBA

[Emperor Smeat]

Chris Paul has verbally agreed to a five-year, $107 million contract extension to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, his agent, Leon Rose, confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com on Monday morning.
Decision was between staying with the Clippers or leaving for Atlanta if the Clips didn't get Doc and if Dwight Howard went to the Hawks.


Rockets currently the favorites to get Dwight Howard with the team even using The Dream to help persuade Howard in signing with them. Hawks chances to get him dropped after Chris Paul signed a new deal with the Clippers while the Mavs are the other big team in the hunt.


The New York Knicks are close to finalizing a trade for power forward Andrea Bargnani that would send Steve Novak and Marcus Camby to the Toronto Raptors, a league source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.
Knicks also are expected to give up a 2016 1st round pick and do a sign-and-trade on another player as part of the deal (Earl Barron or Quentin Richardson).

[Skippord]

lol Andrea Bargnani

[Ermaximus]

Dunleavy will be the Bulls new Korver. Sweet! Guess that means Marco is gone.

[Bad News Gertner]

That is such a Knicks move

[Ermaximus]

What is? Replacing a player with a player who is pretty much the same person? They may as well sign Korver tbh.

[screech]

Andrew Wiggins... That's all

So you're on board with the Sixers tanking to get him?

[alvarado52]

Bradbury also said Lakers expressed interest to him in his client Chase Budinger

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 1, 2013

Wonder how Roxer feels about this.

[RoXer]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[McLegend]

So you're on board with the Sixers tanking to get him?
I've never been more on board with anything.

I don't want Asik. I fear that he could lead to some wins. They have to trade Thaddeus Young. He's a solid player who constantly hustles.

I would love Metta World Peace or Shawn Marion. Both expiring contracts, both old and aren't good.

[alvarado52]

Suns get Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler and only give up Dudley. Nice move by PHX

[Emperor Smeat]

Are the Bucks getting both 2nd round picks from the Clippers or its being split between the Suns and Clippers?

[alvarado52]

From what I read, theyre actually getting two second rounders, which seems like nothing for what they gave up.

Feels like a salary dump for the Bucks.

[The Condor]

Just the picks. They want to dump and make room to give Brandon Jennings a big offer, which Im kind of skeptical about. He's really not a great PG. Cautiously Approach the Deer

[Crimson]

What else is involved in the trade? Why are the Clipps trading Bledsoe??

[Crimson]

Oh Reddick and Dudley. Pretty good move for them. But they need a solid backup for Paul

[alvarado52]

Sacramento Kings offer Iggy a contract, then pull it off the table (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1692665-andre-iguodala-sounds-off-on-twitter-when-kings-reportedly-pull-offer). Stay classy Sac.

What happened between Andre Iguodala and the Sacramento Kings can only be described as awkward.

Sam Amick of USA Today reported that the Kings offered Iggy a four-year contract worth $52 million. Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski put the deal at $56 million.

Turns out the amount really doesn't matter, because Amick then reported that they pulled it.

Iggy responded accordingly, taking to Twitter to show his dismay.

WOW!!!!
— Andre Iguodala (@andre) July 3, 2013

Really?? Ok... MOTIVATION!!!!!!
— Andre Iguodala (@andre) July 3, 2013

Initially, no one really knew what to make of his mysterious tweets. They weren't news. Enigmatic anecdotes are more like it.

Then this happened, and it all made sense.

Per Amick, the Kings had made Iguodala their top free-agency target and weren't happy that he was taking so long to decide whether or not he was going to accept their offer:

With the team now under new ownership and being run by new general manager and former Denver Nuggets executive Pete D'Alessandro, Iguodala - who was traded to the Nuggets last season after spending his first eight seasons in Philadelphia - became their top target after the New Orleans Pelicans came hard for Kings restricted free agent Tyreke Evans.

But the Kings wanted an answer from Iguodala, who was still considering returning to Denver while also being pursued by the likes of Detroit and others. When Iguodala wasn't prepared to give the answer quick enough for the Kings' liking, they made the calculated decision to go a different direction. What direction that is however, wasn't immediately clear.

Someone might want to explain to Sacramento's new ownership how free agency works in the NBA. They also may want to make sure the Maloofs still aren't pulling any strings behind the scenes, as all this wreaks of the incompetency they became notorious for.

Free agents must make decisions, and they don't always make them right away. That's their right; that's how this entire process works.

Also, Iggy couldn't have officially signed anything until July 10, when the league's moratorium period was officially lifted. I'm not sure what Sacramento's rush was.

The Kings are attempting to distance themselves from a poor reputation and must remember their past continues to resonate with players around the league. The Maloof brothers dragged their name through the mud, nearly drowning it . You can't blame Iggy for weighing his options, especially when the other consists of him returning to the team that finished third in the Western Conference last season.

Never mind reinventing the organization now, the Kings have dug themselves into an even deeper hole that one free-agency signing isn't going to change. Public perception can be everything and, right now, the Kings continue to come across as self-destructive.

Once the shock of having his offer yanked from his hands wears off, I'm sure Iggy will understand that. He'll see that Sacramento did him a favor. A big one.

If him exercising his right as a free agent was enough to turn the franchise against him, then the Kings aren't a team he wants to play for anyway.

[Nark Order]

That columnist sounds like an asshole.

[McLegend]

Brad Stevens from Butler to coach The Celtics.

[Emperor Smeat]

Surprising choice but explains why Ainge didn't care or wasn't in a hurry to hire any of the other available coaches that had NBA experience.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dwight Howard wants to make his decision by tomorrow. Houston have done everything short of blowing the guy, but Dwight wants them to get another star to form another big 3.</font>

[ClockShot]

J.R. "The 6th Man" Smith is gonna return to the Knicks.

I like it.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>THIS JUST IN: Tyreke Evans to Pelicans, Greivis Vasquez to Kings, Robin Lopez to Blazers in 3-team NBA trade. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine">@ESPNSteinLine</a>)</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/352896273428398082">July 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Bad News Gertner]

Bobcats sign Al Jefferson 3 years 40.5 million.

Lol have fun

[alvarado52]

D12 not signing with the Lakers would be pretty short sighed of him. We have major capsspace the next couple off seasons and can offer max deals. My bed is Carmello next summer.

[alvarado52]

But truthfully, if he goes I won't feel like it's all lost. Pau goes back to center, Jordanhhill our new pf, and we can get some wiggle room for bench players.

[Skippord]

Andre Iguodala signing with the Warriors probably if the Warriors clear salary.

the Nuggets will be a giant disaster next year

[Skippord]

or they will be better, I do not know

[ClockShot]

So is this Dwight Howard decision gonna have the same deal like LeBron's decision? An ESPN special?

[alvarado52]

All I know is, if D12 doesnt re-sign, every team involved in that trade pretty much got nothing out of it.

Bynum never played a game

Iggy signed with Golden State

D12....probably wont be a Laker next year.


I guess Orlando was the big winner?

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>THIS JUST IN: Mavericks have been told that they are OUT of the Dwight Howard hunt, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine">@ESPNSteinLine</a>.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/353259912639414272">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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With the Warriors out as well, I think that leaves just the Hawks, Lakers, and Rockets for teams remaining.

Can toss out the Hawks since CP3 resigned with the Clips and their plan was to use CP3 to lure Dwight to Atlanta.


Edit: Apparently ESPN who earlier stated the Warriors were out are now saying they are still in but requires the Lakers to do a sign-and-trade deal.

[Skippord]

Sam Amick says Dwight's signing with the Rockets

[Skippord]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard has chosen to sign with the Houston Rockets, <a href="https://twitter.com/USATODAYsports">@USATODAYSports</a> has learned. Story to come. - <a href="http://t.co/eNYYg63uJo">http://t.co/eNYYg63uJo</a></p>&mdash; Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/statuses/353270711378395138">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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proof

[Crimson]

lol Dwight howard

[alvarado52]

Not happy about him signing with the Rockets. Him leaving isnt an issue to me, but the Rockets dont have the players the Warriors had for a sign-and-trade.

I just hope the Lakers don't pick up Jeremy Lin. That dude is overpaid, and I really believe the Lakers have a shot at Melo next summer.

[Bad News Gertner]

Heard the Jazz got Biedrins, Rush, Jefferson and a 2014 1st and 2017 ist from Golden State for Kevin Murphy

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>UPDATE: A source has told ESPN that Dwight Howard has &quot;changed his mind.&quot; Howard has told Lakers he's now 50-50.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/353328234437427201">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[alvarado52]

lol, you have gotta be kidding me. That has to be a joke.


If i were the Lakers, i'd S&T his ass anyway. If he wants to stay because the money, he's staying for the wrong reasons from a basketball perspective.

It's a game of chemistry, and if someone doesnt wanna be in a jersey, it usually shows on the court.

[The Condor]

Heard the Bucks are talking to OJ Mayo. Not really feeling that.

[alvarado52]

Better off keeping Ellis.

[The Condor]

Better off keeping Ellis.

I've been weighing that but he's going to want a big payday, he plays no Defense and his shot selection is some of the worst I've seen. OJ almost seems like a sixth man to me for whatever reason.

[alvarado52]

OJ Mayo has all the traits you just named off regarding Ellis.

Suppose you have a point in terms of pay though. Get virtually the same player, just cheaper.

[Krimzon7]

Hey guys! Did you all hear that D12 is shitting on Los Angeles?

Did you see how Doc Rivers shat on Boston?


Do you know the one thing I love more than the Los Angeles Lakers being shit?

Them being shit while the Clippers are title contenders!!! Can't wait to see Good old Jack sitting by Billy Crystal at the Clippers games.

[alvarado52]

If LeBron signs with LA in 2014, please stay in Miami.

[alvarado52]

and for the record I dont ever want to see LeBron in a Lakers jersey.

If Dwight leaves, the Lakers are still a strong team, dont get THAT wrong.

Doc Rivers is a shit coach, and the Clippers will be no better with him on the sidelines.

[RoXer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>say “eye yam stew peed” 4 times fast y’all gotta try this lol somebody jus got me</p>&mdash; Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwightHoward/statuses/332673341464920065">May 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[RoXer]

alvarado, click this

http://instagram.com/p/Z-Wz4SKi6s/#

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>UPDATE: &quot;We have been informed of Dwight's decision to not return to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers">@Lakers</a>.&quot; - GM Mitch Kupchak</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/353340933321928705">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Dwight supposedly is pissed off at the ridicule of him being a flip flopper. Rockets haven't officially confirmed he's signed with them yet but Dwight updated his Twitter profile to show off a Rockets jersey.

[Juan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited (cont) <a href="http://t.co/h8WK4yP3zB">http://t.co/h8WK4yP3zB</a></p>&mdash; Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) <a href="https://twitter.com/DwightHoward/statuses/353346990156939264">July 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Krimzon7]

If LeBron signs with LA in 2014, please stay in Miami.
Why would he leave a team where he's winning titles, has an entire organization around him, and HE'S WINNING TITLES?

Just to go to stupid assed LA?

If he went to LA I would stop watching basketball. Fuck the Lakers.

[Krimzon7]

and for the record I dont ever want to see LeBron in a Lakers jersey.

If Dwight leaves, the Lakers are still a strong team, dont get THAT wrong.

Doc Rivers is a shit coach, and the Clippers will be no better with him on the sidelines.
Western Conference Finals: Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers.

Hope your fucking head explodes.

[McLegend]

Lol @ Kobe

[alvarado52]

Why would he leave a team where he's winning titles, has an entire organization around him, and HE'S WINNING TITLES?

Just to go to stupid assed LA?

If he went to LA I would stop watching basketball. Fuck the Lakers.

well in that case I hope the Lakers sign him to a max deal

[Krimzon7]

well in that case I hope the Lakers sign him to a max deal

You wish.

[Krimzon7]

So...Lakers Nation has taken to the airwaves to display their butthurt over being shunned by D12.

While their collective Vaginas gape, Josh Smith leaves Atlanta for Detroit. Atlanta Fans cheer everywhere. There are rumors that Monte Ellis will be coming to Atlanta.

[The Condor]

There are rumors that Monte Ellis will be coming to Atlanta.

They can have him.

[James Steele]

How is Doc Rivers a shit coach?

[alvarado52]

look at his coaching record?

Wish I could post it from Wiki, but i'm too stupid to know how.

Anyway, apart from the spike from 07-10 (when the big 3 were formed and before they got old) the guy has rarely put up a coaching record 10 games above .500


That's why he wanted out of Boston...the guy cant create something out of what he has like a Greg Popovich can.

[alvarado52]

So...Lakers Nation has taken to the airwaves to display their butthurt over being shunned by D12.

While their collective Vaginas gape, Josh Smith leaves Atlanta for Detroit. Atlanta Fans cheer everywhere. There are rumors that Monte Ellis will be coming to Atlanta.

Nobody cares that Dwight left, honestly. Anyone who does didnt want the guy turn the ball over and let the ball flail from his arms every time he was fouled.

As far as i'm concerned, the Lakers are in a better position now that they would be WITH him.

Next year they'll make the playoffs, but barring a Cinderella run like the Celts made a few years ago, they wont be making the finals.

After that, only ONE player under contract, some big free agents and restricted free agents, and a deep draft class.

The Laker franchise doesnt stay down for long and I've seen a worse roster on the chart do just fine.

[Juan]

Yeah, I'm not shedding any tears over Dwight leaving the Lakers. If anything, it puts us in the position to pick up some solid role players/bench players

[Krimzon7]

When is Kevin Durant a FA? He may end up in LA

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

look at his coaching record?

Wish I could post it from Wiki, but i'm too stupid to know how.

Anyway, apart from the spike from 07-10 (when the big 3 were formed and before they got old) the guy has rarely put up a coaching record 10 games above .500


That's why he wanted out of Boston...the guy cant create something out of what he has like a Greg Popovich can.

Even the best Coach in the world can only make chicken salad out of chicken shit. He's a great coach. If the Clippers listen to him and learn from him they will be a contender for a long time to come.

[ddpBANG]

When is Kevin Durant a FA? He may end up in LA
After the 2015-16 season

[Juan]

Lakers sign Chris Kaman

[alvarado52]

Caveman? Thats a solid signing...didnt think they'd sign anyone.

If we land Lamar for the min-MLE, that's a pretty nice couple moves to help the rotation.

[alvarado52]

Lakers are using amnesty on MWP :(

[Juan]

Damn :-\

[Hanso Amore]

Lol at lakers fags trying to convince themselves it's no biggie Dwight left.

A superstar center walked for nothing. You might not like him, and he might not fit the team, but you went from Bynum, to Howard, to Kaman and this team is far worse. Kobe IMO Kay getting older and worse. Good luck nabbing any superstars. Durant will never leave the thunder which had a better front office and another top 10 player under 25 as well as Ibaka to go to la to play with Kobe's rotting corpse

Lebron isn't leaving Miami.

Lakers will be a middle of the road team this year, and will continue to get worse as Kobe fades away.

[Juan]

He didn't wanna be in LA. There's no point in us fans wanting him to stay and crying about him leaving if he just doesn't want to be here

[Juan]

Fag

[Hanso Amore]

Your team got worse. Dont ignore it. Accept it. Nash is an aging albatross and your rotation is shit. Who cares if he wanted to be there. Hes a premier talent and he walked.

So Cleveland should have not cared when Lebron left?

[Juan]

The difference between what happened with Lebron and Cleveland and this Dwight thing is that 80% of LA was expecting Dwight to jump ship, so the situations aren't comparable.

[Juan]

Your team got worse.

I don't think anyone is disputing that. We're just not gonna cry over a guy that didn't want to be here and everyone was expecting to leave anyway.

[alvarado52]

I take comfort that our team getting worse is still a playoff team.

Hanso is clearly trolling, because I believe I (and other Laker fans on the forum) have clearly stated that the squad next season won't be a contender barring an amazing run.

And as for "nabbing" superstars, it's never been an issue...especially when the Lakers have the cap space to sign max players. And Kevin Durant isnt a free agent next season, when all the cap space is available, so what the fuck are you babbling about anyway?

[Krimzon7]

THERE IS NO SCENARIO IN WHICH THE LAKERS WILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS THIS YEAR.

[Krimzon7]

We need to change the title of the thread to 'Lets shit on the lakers all off season'

Let's Dwight Howard on the Lakers...cuz D12 shit all over that franchise.


and can we give Kobe the bitch ass nigga award? He unfollows D12 on Twitter, then posts a picture on Instagram of him and Pau. What a fucking asshole.

[Bad News Gertner]

It's going to be close. The Lakers didn't exactly set the league ablaze with Howard. The West is always rough. Gonna be a dogfight for those last two spots.

I take great comfort in that my Jazz will be horseshit next season, and thus won't have to stress out about being in a playoff race.

[Hanso Amore]

I take comfort that our team getting worse is still a playoff team.

Hanso is clearly trolling, because I believe I (and other Laker fans on the forum) have clearly stated that the squad next season won't be a contender barring an amazing run.

And as for "nabbing" superstars, it's never been an issue...especially when the Lakers have the cap space to sign max players. And Kevin Durant isnt a free agent next season, when all the cap space is available, so what the fuck are you babbling about anyway?

Kevin Durant will never come to LA, no one will. You can have all the cap you want next year. What legit star will come to LA? Dwight was their shot and they blew it, and they are going to have to rebuild. LA might as well be Sacramento when trying to pull free agents with Kobe and current management. No one will want to join the tire fire.

[Juan]

lol

[alvarado52]

THERE IS NO SCENARIO IN WHICH THE LAKERS WILL MAKE THE PLAYOFFS THIS YEAR.

Its been established you are not a basketball fan, you're a LeBron fan. Please shut your hole until the season starts, grown men are talking bounce ball here.

[The Condor]

grown men are talking bounce ball here.

:)

[screech]

Still fearing the deer

[The Condor]

Still fearing the deer

Good man. This year I wouldn't fear them, more or less dont underestimate them.

[Emperor Smeat]

The NBA has set next season's salary cap at $58.7 million, paving the way for contracts to be signed starting Wednesday.

The tax level is $71.7 million, with harsher penalties starting this season for teams that exceed it. Teams formerly paid $1 for every $1 they were over, but the penalties now start at $1.50 for teams up to $4.9 million over, with increases from there.

6 teams ended up paying the tax penalty for last season with the Lakers $30 million being the most.
Team - Tax Payment
Lakers - $29,259,739
Heat - $13,346,242
Nets - $12,883,647
Knicks - $9,962,406
Bulls - $3,932,336
Celtics - $1,181,640

To put it into perspective how huge the changes are going to be for the next billing, the Nets paid $13 million this year while next year their bill currently is around $75 million.

[Bad News Gertner]

Raptors sign Psycho T to a two year contract.

Raptors LOVE over-paying mediocre players.

[Juan]

Jordan Farmar

[Bad News Gertner]

Tyler Hansborough, Amir Johnson, Kyle Lowry, Hedo Turkoglu,and the list goes on and on

[Hanso Amore]

Landry Jones.

Kyle Lowry is actually a great deal. Elite defensive PG that can score 15, hand out 6 dimes and 4 rebounds? he fills it up and at lik 6 million a year is great.

He is the only good move Toronto has made in 10 years.

[The Condor]

The Raptors are like the Cleveland Browns of football. This is their Jeff Garcia signing.

[Bad News Gertner]

Landry Jones.

Kyle Lowry is actually a great deal. Elite defensive PG that can score 15, hand out 6 dimes and 4 rebounds? he fills it up and at lik 6 million a year is great.

He is the only good move Toronto has made in 10 years.

Lol forget about Landry

There's already talk in Toronto about getting a new starting pg.

[Hanso Amore]

Lowry would be amazing in Indiana. His skills are complimentary and Toronto his horrible with nothing to build around.

[ClockShot]

Andrew Bynum to Cavs.

[Krimzon7]

Its been established you are not a basketball fan, you're a LeBron fan. Please shut your hole until the season starts, grown men are talking bounce ball here.



Let's talk NBA Off Season then. This Guy is Healthy, and he's Resting.


http://a.abcnews.com/images/Sports/ap_LeBron_ac_130621_wg.jpg




And This Guy is Healthy. The Press Conference is coming soon


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OH Yeah, and Cleveland is signing this guy to a 2 year contract. Perfect acquisition for them to court Lebron...


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[Ermaximus]

Why is it that I can see the Cavs booking a whole big ordeal around Lebron making it seem like the second coming of Christ or something when he returns?

[alvarado52]

Lakers land Nick Young and possibly coming to terms with Lamar. Built with no money and this bench is better than last years.

[screech]

Lamar Odom? I know that name!

[McLegend]

Nick Young blows.

[Hanso Amore]

Lakers land Nick Young and possibly coming to terms with Lamar. Built with no money and this bench is better than last years.

Improving a shitty bench, while losing Metta and Howard.

Yeah enjoy this year. Pretend lamar's rotting corpse and NICK YOUNG OF SHITTY SIXERS TEAMS fame are a win

[alvarado52]

I'm sorry Hanso, some how I managed to forget who your favorite NBA team, could you remind me?

[Hanso Amore]

How is that relevant? Doesn't make my truths any less accurate.

[alvarado52]

Oh, ok...

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>BSPN was saying the Knicks might try to make a run at Metta World Peace. Not gonna happen though, he's said he's going to either play in China or start coaching arena football.</font>

[Triple Naitch]

I hope you're not taking his answer seriously.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Not really but he seems like enough of a nutjob that he'd retire, do something totally different, and then come back and sign somewhere midseason. You never know with that guy.

Dunno if I'd even want him on the Knicks. Could become a bit of a circus.</font>

[Skippord]

J.R. Smith and Metta World Peace on the same team would be amazing

[The Condor]

He'll be available after defeating the Big Show at Wrestlemania XXX

[Innovator]

Welcome to the Knicks...METTA WORLD PEACE

[ClockShot]

Should I burn all my Knicks stuff?

[owenbrown]

I'll take NBA primadonnas I don't give a fuck about for $1000, Alex.

[Juan]

lol you can say A LOT of things about Ron Artest, but I don't think primadonna is one. Crazy is usually what comes to mind. Some might even describe him as "clutch"

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[Shisen Kopf]

Fag

Serious business the NBA. WOOOOO! Go Pistons! Josh Smith and if they get Rondo=NBA Champs.l

[Innovator]

Knicks need more crazy. They've been out of it since Starbury left.

[DaveWadding]

Me: joke: Why didn't Dwight Howard get a sponsorship deal from Trojan?
Dwight: why?
Me: because he always pulls out. Hahahahahaha. I saw that on twitter
[Silence.]
Me: hello?
[Silence.]
Me: because you're always leaving teams
Dwight: I get it, fucker

[ClockShot]

Charlotte Bobcats are no more after this season. NBA Board of Govs. voted unanimously to bring the Hornets home to Charlotte.

My Larry Johnson jersey is still useful.

[Krimzon7]

Charlotte Bobcats are no more after this season. NBA Board of Govs. voted unanimously to bring the Hornets home to Charlotte.

My Larry Johnson jersey is still useful.



Jordan will find a way to fuck this up

[Bad News Gertner]

Jazz sign John Lucas III.

That should fix things.

[ron the dial]

lol he was fun in chicago 2 seasons ago but boy will you get sick of him just chucking up shots.

[screech]

So he's George Costanza

[Ermaximus]

Worse

[Skippord]

speaking of chucking up shots

NATEROB!

[DaveBrawl]

That is the championship piece we have been missing. Look out Miami.

[Bad News Gertner]

Gonna be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng season for my Jazz

[Keith]

So Tim Duncan's soon to be ex-wife claims he's bisexual and has been in a relationship with some guy from Wake Forest for years now.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Charlotte Bobcats are no more after this season. NBA Board of Govs. voted unanimously to bring the Hornets home to Charlotte.

My Larry Johnson jersey is still useful.

What about your Zo poster?

[Krimzon7]

Lebron James just retired...from USA Basketball. He's turning over the global basketball domination to Kevin Durant. He's got titles to win in Miami.

[The Condor]

As far as I know, Brandon Jennings is still out there. Seems like his stock has taken quite a hit.

[Emperor Smeat]

Luis Scola says the Suns and Pacers are almost done with a trade involving him going to Indy. Since neither team confirmed nor denied what he said, its only being rumored what the deal might include.

But sources with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com that one trade scenario on the table would send swingman Gerald Green and future draft considerations to Phoenix in exchange for Scola, whose arrival in Indiana would only strengthen a front line headlined by center Roy Hibbert and the recently re-signed David West.



Former Spurs Gary Neal is close to signing a contract with the Bucks after meetings with the Hawks were suddenly stopped.

[alvarado52]

Gerald Green will have freedom to chuck as many horrible shots as he'd like in Phx.

[The Condor]

Former Spurs Gary Neal is close to signing a contract with the Bucks after meetings with the Hawks were suddenly stopped.

Notice the Deer

[Triple Naitch]

What about your Zo poster?

Takes me back to that Kendall Gill autograph signing at the comic book store.

[alvarado52]

Just felt like opening old wounds for Narc.

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[Crimson]

Vlade slapped it to Horry intentionally

[McLegend]

Love that game and that shot.

[Nark Order]

You needed David Stern's assistance to get a championship. Hardly something to be proud of.

[McLegend]

I would be proud of it.

[alvarado52]

actually what the Lakers needed there was a sweet assist from Vlade Divac.

A FORMER LAKER! CONSPIRACEEEEZ!

[The Condor]

Jennings to the Pistons for Brandon Knight. No complaints. Recognize mediocrity in the Deer.

[Skippord]

lol what the fuck Pistons?

[Ruien]

Can Wall bring Washington back into contention? 80 mil contract says so.

[The Condor]

Can Wall bring Washington back into contention? 80 mil contract says so.

N-O.

[ClockShot]

It's G.O. time in Miami.

[Kris P Lettus]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQmi96bCUAALmi7.jpg

[Hanso Amore]

I do not hate those.

The pelicans will be an interesting team to use in association on nba 2k.

Just have to find a way to trade Gordon for good value.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Everything about Ryan Anderson in that picture just screams FABULOUS

[Hanso Amore]

Why would they use Jason smith?

[McLegend]

I wanted an actual Pelican on there.

[Kris P Lettus]

Everything about Ryan Anderson in that picture just screams FABULOUS

The irony of him doing jazz hands

[DaveWadding]

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK @ New Suns uniforms.

[RP]

Can Wall bring Washington back into contention? 80 mil contract says so.

This makes no sense

[SammyG]

Lakers new black jerseys are sexy af

[Juan]

T-Mac retired today

[Juan]

Also, wtf @ Lamar Odom :(

[Juan]

https://vine.co/v/hiYWqAIuLlB

[Emperor Smeat]

Suns released Micheal Beasley with his recent drug arrest being the reason behind it. Since they waited until after September 1 to do it, they owe him around $9 million with $6 million owed this year.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9630821/michael-beasley-release-former-no-2-pick-phoenix-suns


Celtics dealing with their own legal trouble after Jared Sullinger got arrested for domestic abuse recently.
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/9/3/4689348/jared-sullinger-arrested-boston-celtics-assault
release him, they still owe him around $9 million with $6 million

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>J.R. Smith has been suspended five games by the NBA. 5-game suspension standard for 3rd failed test for a recreational drug.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/376050150822907904">September 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[Juan]

The pot strikes again

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The pot strikes again

That explains this....

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/9/2/4685710/j-r-smith-knicks-guarantees-nba-championship-nets-nba?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom

[road doggy dogg]

wow NBA rules are pretty "lax" for drugs eh. Third offense is only 5 games?

[alvarado52]

http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/files/2013/09/lebronfeet.jpg

[Keith]

He's not perfect after all.

[The Condor]

You guys FEARING THE DEER yet?

[DaveWadding]

So Skippord's favorite player was totally cleared of those nasty charges against him. The whole deal is pretty bananas. Glad he's clear of it now though.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/news/20130918/chris-anderson-clears-name/#ixzz2fHVAW6JI

[Innovator]

http://i.minus.com/iJd5NWFCqHzBI.gif

[screech]

You guys FEARING THE DEER yet?

All day every day

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

wow NBA rules are pretty "lax" for drugs eh. Third offense is only 5 games?

you should have put the quotes for your use of the word drugs.

[Ermaximus]

So glad Rose is back and healthy.

[ClockShot]

2-2-1-1-1

Your new playoff format as approved by the NBA owners.

[RoXer]

It's been like that.

Do you mean the finals?

[The Condor]

Larry Sanders makes me feel like a 7 seed may be in the offing this year. Oh yeah.

[ClockShot]

It's been like that.

Do you mean the finals?

Yes.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Suns">@Suns</a> could have as many as 4 1st-rd picks in 2014: Wizards pick is top-12 protected, Pacers lottery protected, T-Wolves top-13 protected.</p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/393858477644193792">October 25, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Suns got the Wizards pick today in return for trading Marcin Gortat to them

[DaveWadding]

the deal is Gortat, Shannon Brown, Kendall Marshall, and Malcolm Lee for Emeka Okafor (who is out indefinitely with injury) and that 1st round pick.

Riggin for Wiggins is awesome!

[McLegend]

That's serious competition for the number 1 pick. I don't like that.

[DaveWadding]

the Suns still have to find takers for Goran Dragic and Channing Frye, but other than that, this is going swimmingly.

[Ermaximus]

Tomorrow night! Bulls/Heat. Let's do this shit already.

[Kris P Lettus]

Kinda pumped for bulls heat

Woooooooooo

[Ermaximus]

My roomie is a Heat fan. I'm a Bulls fan. If I were still a drinker, we'd have to implement the Battier/Bron flop shot game. Anytime either of those two flops you take a shot. Nobody ever wins in that case, but thank fuck we aren't Spurs fans. Having to take a shot anytime Ginobli flops would be sickening.

[Kris P Lettus]

PeliCANs

[alvarado52]

BOOMSHAKALAKA

[Juan]

:)

[Bad News Gertner]

Jazz are going to be atrocious this season

[Krimzon7]

Hey guys, how bout them....Heat (s)?

[RP]

Yep. Bulls are definitely the best contender to beat the Heat. Yup

[Ermaximus]

Them or Indiana. I don't care which, as long as it's one of those two. I prefer it be Chicago, but with that sloppy play last night, nope.

[Kris P Lettus]

Pelicans home opener against a good Pacers squad. David West already playing dirty with Unibrow Davis.

Jrue Holiday said "on behalf of the 76ers" when he did crowd warmup.


:(

[McLegend]

Hahahaha

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Knicks have blown a 25 point lead at home to the Bucks, committing 21 turnovers. Now tied with 4 minutes to go.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Phew, they held on for the win.</font>

[Kris P Lettus]

Pelicans show their age late and give it up to the Pacers

A lot of good things tonight though


Pumped for the season.

[Bad News Gertner]

HEAT CHECK TIME!

[Ermaximus]

Carter-Williams. Never heard of him before, but he played like someone was controlling him via NBA2K14 or something. Dude was killing it.

[The Condor]

Not going to be a good year, I don't think. Smear the Deer.

[screech]

Still fearing the deer

[RP]

Paul George is amazing

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Time for the real thread i think.