NBA Thread

[McLegend]

The whole conversation was just really weird. I have no idea what's going in it. The conversation just goes in so many directions, but at the same time it goes absolutely no where.

[Triple A]

lol @ "If it was Larry Bird, would it have made a difference?"

[Droford]

The Pacers were throughly beat last night. I'm saying Hawks in 6.

I'm pretty shocked the hawks are up 3-2, but I can't see the Pacers rolling over in game 6.

Even if the pacers win in 7, I have a better feeling about the Wizards chances..

[Krimzon7]

Haha PACE CHOKE! How does that 18-1 start look now RP?

[Emperor Smeat]

NBA bans Donald Sterling for life along with a $2.5 million fine and plans for the Clippers to be sold as soon as possible.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10857580/donald-sterling-los-angeles-clippers-owner-receives-life-ban-nba

[Droford]

Wizards are dominating the bulls on offensive rebounds..8-1 alone in the 4th and I think they're going to win...

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

NBA bans Donald Sterling for life along with a $2.5 million fine and plans for the Clippers to be sold as soon as possible.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10857580/donald-sterling-los-angeles-clippers-owner-receives-life-ban-nba

SuperSonics (clap clap clap clap clap)

[Droford]

If he's forced to sell the team, it'd be hilarious if he sold it to someone who intends to move them out of L.A.

[alvarado52]

Thats not outside the realm of possibility. Anaheim and San Diego have been trying to get the Clippers to relocate for years.

[Crimson]

Yea that's a likely scenario unless Magic steps in and buys em. Wait he'd probably help them pack their bags so yea, very likely.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Silver did what he had to. Whether they were made privately or not, you can't be on the record of making openly racist remarks as an owner and expect to stick around. Especially not in the NBA.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

<font color=goldenrod>Silver did what he had to. Whether they were made privately or not, you can't be on the record of making openly racist remarks as an owner and expect to stick around. Especially not in the NBA.</font>

Do you think Stern would have done the same thing? Or do you think he was trying to make a statement in his first year with the ban?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Stern never would have had the balls to do it. He'd be in the same situation Bud Selig is now, where he's buddy/buddy with many of the long time owners making it harder to give them the boot.</font>

[McLegend]

This is the first time since 2010 that Vince Carter has scored 22 points in a game.

How is that possible?

[Emperor Smeat]

Mike D'Antoni out as Lakers coach. Team wasn't willing to guarantee the option year left on his contract and he didn't want to coach next season if the 4th year wasn't picked up.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Donald Sterling, on girlfriend V. Stiviano: &quot;I wish I had just paid her off.&quot; (via <a href="https://twitter.com/DuJourMedia">@DuJourMedia</a>)</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/462345873813667840">May 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ClockShot]

Lakers got Kevin Ollie on their radar as their next head coach. UConn is looking to double his pay.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Miss Paul Pierce and KG as Celtics.

Beat the Heat guys.

[Krimzon7]

Miss Paul Pierce and KG as Celtics.

Beat the Heat guys.

Remember this?

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They couldn't do it last year. They won't do it this year.

[RP]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Donald Sterling, on girlfriend V. Stiviano: &quot;I wish I had just paid her off.&quot; (via <a href="https://twitter.com/DuJourMedia">@DuJourMedia</a>)</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/462345873813667840">May 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Lol

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Remember this?

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They couldn't do it last year. They won't do it this year.

Only one point because of the technical foul. Big whoop.

[Krimzon7]

This is gonna be a good physical series. See you Tuesday...

[ClockShot]

Mark Jackson......

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Turrible decision. It's not like they should have expected to win with the team he had. A new coach can't be expected to turn chicken salad out of chicken shit.

[Crimson]

He didn't get along with management,or they had different views. Helloo Lakers

[Krimzon7]

I hope Mark Jackson goes to New York.

[Krimzon7]

Oh...one more thing: HEAT SHOW BAY BEEE!

[OssMan]

My nigga Bradley Buckets,,,

[RP]

Nice punch in the groin Serge

[MrSmokeydogg7]

East/West Finals will most likely be: Heat/Pacers Spurs/OKC

[ClockShot]

Cavs fire Mike Brown........................again.

[Krimzon7]

HEATSTROKE NIGGAZ!!!

[MrSmokeydogg7]

Changing my mind. It will be Heat vs Wizards in Eastern Conference Finals. Wizards will win at home against Pacers then take game 7.... Still doesent matter noone will be the Heat NBA IS A JOKE

[OssMan]

Ok we got MrSmokeuysogg7 backing the sweet wizards

[ClockShot]

Pistons hire Stan Van Gundy as coach and president.

[Emperor Smeat]

Warriors currently going all out to persuade Steve Kerr to be their coach after Van Gundy picked the Pistons. If they lose out on Kerr, Lionel Hollins and George Karl are the other possibilities the Warriors are considering.

Knicks-Kerr talks stalled with certain contract terms as the speculated reason why.

[Emperor Smeat]

Warriors got Kerr as their new coach with the deal being 5 years, $25 million.

Kerr didn't like the Knicks offers nor did having Phil Jackson help sway the decision.

[ClockShot]

I guess it's Mark Jackson coaching the Knicks.

Unless Phil pulls a McMahon and he's gonna coach the team all along.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I don't blame Kerr. Whoever takes the Knicks job is in a terrible position. Impossibly high expectations for a team that needs a ton of work, fans will call for Phil if you get off to a bad start.</font>

[Krimzon7]

you cock snoggoling bitches will NOT turn this into the fucking off season thread. Lebron is still climbing the ladder to immortality and we will acknowledge his FOURTH STRAIGHT EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. 8-1 in the playoffs so far, first through to the conference finals, and pretty much the best player in the league today...and arguably ever.

Fuck the Pistions, Fuck Kerr, Fuck that Nigger hating Lawyer Sterling...fuck all of that. Find your Heat and Lebron hating bandwagons and hop on. We're not done gloating yet.

RP where the fuck are you? Fucking holding your dick in your hand praying that Paul George didn't fuck Hibbert's whore and erode his manhood...fucking seven foot pussy...How does that 18-1 start look now homie?

I think I just turned into Tommy Toe Holds imitation of Nick Diaz mid troll post.

Goodnight gents

[Heisenberg]

you cock snoggoling bitches will NOT turn this into the fucking off season thread. Lebron is still climbing the ladder to immortality and we will acknowledge his FOURTH STRAIGHT EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. 8-1 in the playoffs so far, first through to the conference finals, and pretty much the best player in the league today...and arguably ever.

Fuck the Pistions, Fuck Kerr, Fuck that Nigger hating Lawyer Sterling...fuck all of that. Find your Heat and Lebron hating bandwagons and hop on. We're not done gloating yet.

RP where the fuck are you? Fucking holding your dick in your hand praying that Paul George didn't fuck Hibbert's whore and erode his manhood...fucking seven foot pussy...How does that 18-1 start look now homie?

I think I just turned into Tommy Toe Holds imitation of Nick Diaz mid troll post.

Goodnight gents

*kick to the midsection*

**grabs Krimzon7 proLebron post**

***Surveys the crowd of NBA fans, nods, and BATISTA BOMB!!!!!!!!!***

[screech]

*grabs the leg*

WOO!

*stomps the groin*

WOO!

*twists the leg*

WOO!

*FIGURE FOUR*

[Krimzon7]

*looks at you weirdos*

STOP TRYING TO DISTRACT THE MASSES! LEBRON IS GO....

*turns around*

STONE COLD! STONE COLD! STONE COLD!

[Krimzon7]

But I no sell that shit. You can't stop Lebron, you can't stop this movement. You will love me! YOU WILL LOVE ME!!!

[Juan]

Worst NBA season ever

[Evil Vito]

Amazing playoffs filled with intriguing new teams.....and we get the same final 4 as last year anyway.

Never change, NBA.

[DaveWadding]

<s>Worst</s> Best NBA season ever

[DaveBrawl]

Dreams of a Wizards Heat Eastern Conference Final dashed.

Now I just hope to see LeBron destroy the dreams of others.

[screech]

Was pulling for THE NETS because Jason Kidd. Now I am rooting for the Tim Duncan Show.

Would be "okay" if Dwayne Wade scored 100 per game to carry his team, however. Big fan.

[screech]

Damn I like Kevin Durant, too. Torn.

[screech]

I know nothing about the current Pacers (sorry RP)

[Krimzon7]

I know they(the pacers) fucking suck. Ibaka is out for the playoffs with a bad calf

[Triple A]

cool

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/05/12/upshot/12-upshot-nba-basketball.html

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/05/12/upshot/basketball-map.html#5,40.068,-91.434 (big map you can zoom into)

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/newsgraphics/2014/05/08/nba-post/994586a5ede48c4e0f6c22604dcedd858fabcab0/basketball-zips2.png

[Jura]

I wonder if the reason Bulls are number 3 in a lot of places is because of the WGN station broadcasting Chicago Bulls games.

[ron the dial]

lots of relocated Chicagoans throughout the country. all chicago sports teams seem to have a decent amount of support on the road. except for maybe the white sox.....

[Ruien]

Plus there is the whole Jordan and dominate Bulls thing that made them popular throughout the country.

Anywhere I go there seems to be Miami, Bulls, and Laker fans.

[Jura]

Well I grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Bulls because of WGN broadcasting their games and I'm some states west of Illinois so I have a feeling WGN is a big part of the reason why the Bulls are third in a lot of the western states. And I've read WGN is big a company/network.

[Krimzon7]

SO JACKED UP FOR THIS SERIES!!!! LETS GO HEAT!

[Krimzon7]

:( Mark Jackson on the telecast. Taking Steve Kerr's place? Fucking hope he gets a great job.

[Ruien]

Well I grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Bulls because of WGN broadcasting their games and I'm some states west of Illinois so I have a feeling WGN is a big part of the reason why the Bulls are third in a lot of the western states. And I've read WGN is big a company/network.

Ya that is part of it. But how popular are the Atlanta Braves? As WGN does have some effect on it the domination of Michael Jordan has a lot more.

[Ruien]

ESPN has a large role on what teams are popular too.

[Jura]

I used to like David Justice and the Atlanta Braves but that was a long time ago. They aren't successful and it is baseball after all.

[Triple A]

I wonder if the reason Bulls are number 3 in a lot of places is because of the WGN station broadcasting Chicago Bulls games.

Same reason there are so many Heat and Lakers fans... left-over front runner a$$ n*66*s from the 90s... like 80% of people in my school liked the Bulls over the Knicks in the Jordan days

[RP]

So I guess Krimzon can go shut the fuck up now.

Ok

[Krimzon7]

So I guess Krimzon can go shut the fuck up now.

Ok

Nah I won't. But you can have tonight to feel good about your pathetic ass Pacers. Heat in 6.

[RP]

Right

[DaveWadding]

lots of relocated Chicagoans throughout the country. all chicago sports teams seem to have a decent amount of support on the road. except for maybe the white sox.....

Because no one likes the White Sox.


And you can put it on the BOAAAAAAAAARRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDD


YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[ron the dial]

Nah I won't. But you can have tonight to feel good about your pathetic ass Pacers. Heat in 6.
you are very near the absolute worst kind of sports fan.

[ron the dial]

Because no one likes the White Sox.


And you can put it on the BOAAAAAAAAARRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDD


YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

people who actually like chicago

[MrSmokeydogg7]

Alittle late but i can't beelive the Wizards lost....

Anyway Heat will beat the Pacers in 6

Spurs will beat Thunder in 6

[Jura]

I think Thunder vs Heat would be more interesting than Spurs vs Heat.

[MrSmokeydogg7]

yes more interesting but with the injury to Ibaka i don't see the thunder beating the spurs

[Crimson]

I think Thunder vs Heat would be more interesting than Spurs vs Heat.

Idk. Miami pretty much owns OKC. It'd be a short series. Spurs will give em more trouble

[MrSmokeydogg7]

So everyone agree Heat vs Spurs in the Finals

[road doggy dogg]

I had a dream last night that I was in the NBA. Felt cool

[Jura]

Until you get to the part where you hit the showers.

[RP]

I think the Pacers are about to prove a point tonight. They own the Heat.

[McLegend]

Why does the NBA keep fixing things for Cleveland?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Why does the NBA keep fixing things for Cleveland?

This. :y:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The NBA isn't even trying to hide that the lottery is fixed at this point.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Bill Simmons is pissed.

[McLegend]

I don't actually believe in fixes, but this is really weird. They had a 1.7% chance if winning the lottery... That's insane.

I don't feel bad about Lebron leaving anymore. Am I alone in this? Does the NBA still fed bad?

Maybe the NBA wants Lebron to come back to Cleveland so they are trying to "stockpile" the team?

I don't see why they would care though about Lebron going back to Cleveland. So I don't know.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: NBA. Might top the 2008 Lottery in terms of getting a rigged result.

:-\ Cs lost 1 spot (were #5 pick going in, now #6 pick)

Pistons ended up getting screwed the most because the Cavs moved up too much.

[McLegend]

Parker or Wiggins will probably be on the board at 3. So I'm not distraught right now.

[Crimson]

I think they go 1 and 2 actually

[Crimson]

Yea 3/4 years getting the top pick. Pretty damn fishy.

[McLegend]

Embiid is getting a lot of play at 1 and 2.

[alvarado52]

That was very sweet of the NBA to give the Cavs a do-over from last year.

Essentially what happened in the lottery was, Cavs shot up to number 1, everyone else dropped one projected spot, but otherwise they were where they were projected to be, standings wise.

[Ruien]

Just happy someone that was not tanking received the number 1 spot.

[Krimzon7]

I think the Pacers are about to prove a point tonight. They own the Heat.

you should really check that title. I think that the pacers actually own jack shit.

[McLegend]

Just happy someone that was not tanking received the number 1 spot.

So incompentence should be rewarded?

[Krimzon7]

you are very near the absolute worst kind of sports fan.

I wont defend my posts.

I'll be what Gotham needs me to be.

[Krimzon7]

haha, finished with a little showboat! 14-4 run to finish the night? Point Proved...

[Krimzon7]

what happend to Stephenson. Hope it's not serious.

[Bad News Gertner]

Fuck sakes. My Jazz just can't get a break

[Krimzon7]

So great two game stretch for Indy. I dont know how they can keep up their pace for shooting 3's. Theyve been deadly.

[Krimzon7]

Paul George has a concussion. He may not be ready This weekend. So Game 3 has a built in excuse for Indiana.

[screech]

So the lottery was this week, when is the draft? For some reason I thought they were within days of each other.

[DaveBrawl]

It's a couple days after the finals isn't it? That way they have the last few picks settled.

[screech]

That makes sense. I guess I didn't think they gave teams that much time to strategize over it.

I don't know. Reggie Miller. Jason Kidd.

[DaveBrawl]

Laphonso Ellis

[Krimzon7]

Hello guys, there's a Basketball contest on tonight. IT's pretty good. I mean, I know that there are a majority of you guys who like to wait until the Heat lose to come out of hiding to talk shit...but COME ON!!!!

[Krimzon7]

Well, hopefully there is some non heat related news so you guys will come back...

[screech]

Spurs Big 3 now have the most playoff wins for a trio, which is neat.

That's the extent of my basketball discussing for the moment.

[Krimzon7]

Heat are playing in Game 4 against the Pacers tonight. It seems as if the bandwagon of Heat haters have decided to boycott the thread. Perhaps the Heat will lose tonight, and bring you guys back in here.

PS: I don't really hope for that. I could care less. This thread has been 7 months of hoping that some team would step to the plate and dethrone the champs. I savor the butthurt that is oozing out of your pores in your silent reading and active non posting in this thread.

[Krimzon7]

Spurs Big 3 now have the most playoff wins for a trio, which is neat.

That's the extent of my basketball discussing for the moment.

That is neat. The Spurs are so successful, it's ridiculous. I was watching them last night and was wondering how in the bloody hell they are always playing this late in the season... I'm a HUGE fan of Greg Popovich. I honestly think he is the best coach in the history of the NBA, Bar none.

[Krimzon7]

20 points...nobody front runs like the fighting Lebrons!

[MrSmokeydogg7]

Wow, Serge Ibaka is the best player on the Thunder...

[screech]

So Donald Sterling [allegedly] was ready to hand over the Clippers to his wife so she could negotiate a sale. Now he is going to fight the league's "illegal actions."

hmmmm

[Krimzon7]

Russell Westbrook was amazing last night. Serge Ibaka, and Westbrook have saved Scott Brooks' job.

[Krimzon7]

I'm here for the funeral!!!

[Krimzon7]

Stephenson is prepping for an elimination game. Wanna know what he is doing during shoot around? Reverse three pointers. What a fucking idiot.

[Ruien]

I have become a HUGE fan of David West during these playoffs. Dude is a beast. Never seems to be bothered by the moment.

[Krimzon7]

West has been so consistent. George is playing out of his fucking mind.

[Krimzon7]

Every game should've been like this.

[Krimzon7]

7 points from Lebron... 3 point Pacers win. Whew. This was entertaining...but heat in 6

[Krimzon7]

Hey guys, glad you all could make it.

[RP]

PACEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[Ruien]

Pacers are probably going to lose but they finally closed out a game against the Heat. Shit, first time they really closes out either of the halves correctly in the close games. Could be a emotional boost for them.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/latimes">@latimes</a> is reporting former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will buy the Clippers for $2 billion.</p>&mdash; Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) <a href="https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/statuses/472150693475020800">May 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[RoXer]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bo1toAHIEAAPvgt.jpg
(https://twitter.com/PhilipMichaels/status/472154070564622337/photo/1)

[DaveBrawl]

Return of the Supersonics.

[Krimzon7]

Hey guys. Just got a chance to hop on here...did I miss much?

[screech]

Nah, Spurs play tomorrow. You're good.

[Krimzon7]

There's a bright side in all of this. There are a ton of kids in Cambodia that will get some fresh, new, Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference Champions Tshirts and Hats!

It will be a nice step up from the ones they got last year. They probably got them around game 2 though.

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

STTTTTTTTTTTRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKEEEE

[Ruien]

I would take Lance on the Chicago Bulls any day of the week. He can be a solid role player that brings the intensity everyday. No idea why ESPN writers are claiming it is not a lock for Indiana to bring him back. Lance is their spark and has more heart and sole than 3 of their other starts plus their entire bench put together (Have to exclude West).

[Ruien]

Is it sad these Indiana Pacers will go down as the biggest threat to Miami during their legacy?

[RP]

I really don't want Stephenson back. If Vogel is coming back, he needs a great offensive minded bench coach added. I'd like to see them ship Scola, let go of Lance and Turner and build around Paul George and hope Hibbert dont trip on his loose vagina running up the floor.

[Krimzon7]

The Pacers have like 2.5 million in cap room, they can't afford to bring him back unless they get creative. Stephenson doesn't strike me as the kind of guy you move money around for.

As long as Hibbert and George are on the same team, the Pacers are fucked. I think that their wills oppose each other. One of them has to go. The problem: You dont trade size, and Granger is gone so you've gotta keep George. I'd trade hibbert for Kevin Love...and try to convince him to stay in Indy.

[Krimzon7]

Russell Westbrook, ladies and gentlemen.

[Crimson]

I know Love is leaving Minnesota and all, but there's no way in hell I'd trade for Hibbert lol.

[Krimzon7]

Hibbert has the size and tools to be great. I think that there is something internal in that locker room or in the organization that fucks with his mind. He would definitely benefit from a change of scenery.

[Ruien]

Hibbert is a very good player. No one is trading a superstar for Love so Hibbet, if actually offered, would be one of, if not the, best offers made.

[Ruien]

The Pacers have like 2.5 million in cap room, they can't afford to bring him back unless they get creative. Stephenson doesn't strike me as the kind of guy you move money around for.

As long as Hibbert and George are on the same team, the Pacers are fucked. I think that their wills oppose each other. One of them has to go. The problem: You dont trade size, and Granger is gone so you've gotta keep George. I'd trade hibbert for Kevin Love...and try to convince him to stay in Indy.

Osik becomes avaiable next year and he would make a wonderful fit for the Pacers. To bad his contract expires in a year. Think Hibbert can be traded though for someone.

[alvarado52]

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[owenbrown]

for Krimzon7: the return of the Dan LeBatard RANT..... GIVE IT TO ME AGAIN!

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[Emperor Smeat]

Knicks considering the option of hiring Derek Fisher as their next coach. NBA fined Phil Jackson because he made the announcement way too early according to their anti-tampering rules.

[owenbrown]

There really should be no coaching interviews/hires/etc. until AFTER the Finals

[Krimzon7]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BBBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYY


LET'S GO HEAT!!!!!LET'S GO HEAT!!!!

We've put those Baby Bobcats to bed, Sent them old ass Nets to the Retirement home, and got them Sorry ass waste of fucking sperm and egg piece of shit Pacers out of the grown folks room....now it's time to really play a great team.



GET READY TO BE ENTERTAINED BY THE TWO BEST TEAMS PLAYING RIGHT NOW.

[McLegend]

I think I want to see the Heat win.

[Krimzon7]

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10369179_877495012279024_6374281640006599823_n.jpg

[Krimzon7]

RAY ALLEN NIGGA!

[Crimson]

Leg cramps nigga

[James Steele]

A bitch nigga!

[screech]

I think Tim Duncan passed Kobe for most playoff minutes. Insane.

[Triple A]

Which team is closest

http://i.imgur.com/kuV3VxM.png

[Ruien]

Lol at the Nets only having fans that live in the ocean.

[McLegend]

The Heat look confused, and are playing poorly but yet they are only down 8 early in the 2nd quarter.

[Krimzon7]

This is a great series. I'm entertained.

[McLegend]

Every time The Spurs have to make a shot they make the shot.

[screech]

Great game

[screech]

Spurs missing 4 straight free throws got them good

[Krimzon7]

I have no words for how amazingly well this series is played. Those four free throws were big.

[screech]

Hard to "blame" Parker on his, though. I'd have trouble shooting too after that elbow.

[ClockShot]

Derek Fisher is coaching the Knicks.

Really? Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, or Phil himself weren't interested?

Got a bad feeling about this.

[Krimzon7]

It worked for New Brooklyn

[ClockShot]

But Kidd had Nets history. Which made some sense.



Don't know how or when Derek Fisher woke up one morning and said, "I wanna coach".

There were better candidates out there.

[Krimzon7]

Well, Point Guards are literally assistant coaches. There is very relevant experience in playing 20 years as a point guard and transitioning into a head coaching role.

[Wehttam]

mark jackson doesn't want to leave the west coast

both of the van gundys would meltdown in NY

derek fisher is going to just be the mouthpiece for phil jackson

not a bad deal

[McLegend]

I think it's impossible to play offense better then the Spurs did in the 1st Quarter.

[Ruien]

Neither team is playing any real defense. This is weird for the Finals.

[Crimson]

Spurs lookin good.

[RoXer]

gives it to the man

[Krimzon7]

Spurs can't miss. I don't love Popovich THIS much

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Has Miami Thrice been diced?

[Ruien]

This seems like LeBron vs Spurs.

[Krimzon7]

Spurs have been flawless.

[McLegend]

I think Lebron has to score 50 tonight for the Heat to win.

I don't think that's happening.

[McLegend]

Lebron is not even looking to score anymore. This game is over.

[McLegend]

Tomorrow's headlines will be about Lebron giving up.

Which will only be kind of true. I think he's tapped out, and has nothing left in the tank and Miami has no one who can back him up. Dwyane Wade is just another guy now.

[Bad News Gertner]

Krimzon7's Kawai Leonard jersey is in the mail

[screech]

Dominating performance by the Spurs. Fantastic.

[Emperor Smeat]

Spurs were amazing. Never expected the Heat to be that manhandled on both sides of the ball this series.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Now the endless speculation on where LeBron will go begins.

[Ermaximus]

Back to the Cavs.

[Wehttam]

Now the endless speculation on where LeBron will go begins.

do you know what endless means?

[Jura]

Just looking at the stats of every game and it was working as a team that led the Spurs to the championship. On the Heat side, like Ruien said, it was LeBron vs the Spurs.

[Jura]

I think Thunder vs Heat would be more interesting than Spurs vs Heat.

[alvarado52]

The Spurs came in with a chip on their shoulders as well...after last year, letting the championship slip by them, you know they wanted to go hard the entire series. They drubbed the Heat.

[Emperor Smeat]

Carmelo Anthony opting out of his final year with the Knicks to be a free agent this offseason. Bulls are the current frontrunners for him.

[Innovator]

Melo officially opts out

[Innovator]

He officially opted out this morning.

[McLegend]

Joel Embiid going down was big for the Sixers. They were slated to get Andrew Wiggins, but it's all up in the air now.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Melo was always going to opt out. My only hope is that Melo and whatever team he picks will be willing to work a sign-and-trade so Melo can get closer to his max deal and the Knicks can get some sort of draft compensation.</font>

[screech]

Lebron will opt out of his remaining years in Miami and will become a free agent, per ESPN.

[ClockShot]

LeBron is the 1st of the "Big 3" to flinch and opts out of his deal with Miami.

[Innovator]

The Decision 2: Decide Harder

[Triple A]

Might as well keep the NBA/NHL Season/Offseason threads the same I think... just NBA 2013-2014 Thread. Just merged them

[Jura]

Possible Carmelo and Lebron team up? I haven't heard anything but since they are both opting out it seems like a possibility.

[ClockShot]

All depends who got the cap room.

[Crimson]

Joel Embiid going down was big for the Sixers. They were slated to get Andrew Wiggins, but it's all up in the air now.

You think they'll draft Embiid? Or pass on him since they have Noel already. Doubt they want 2 injury prone big men.

[Droford]

Someone said the Wizards are a sleeper to get Lebron cause they have cap room, in the eastern division and have the talent to win a championship with him. I say fuck that.

[DaveBrawl]

While that would be awesome, would love him on the Nuggets more. No chance of that probably, but a man can dream.

He'll probably stay with Miami just do a different deal so that maybe they can sign some better players so he isn't stuck out there by himself if they can get back to the finals.

[Sepholio]

If Wade and Bosh opt out then all 3 are prob re-signing with Miami, ala those rumors about them luring Carmelo into the fold.

Wade needs to be the one to take a huge pay cut, though. He is worthless nowadays. "Hey I'm going to sit out half the season and get paid for it so I can play better in the playoffs...oh wait I still suck in crunch time now, too." He should maybe consider hanging it up, honestly.

FFS tired of editing posts because auto-correct results in auto-fail most of the time.

[RP]

But Lebron can't leave. He promised 8 championships and..and..He really meant it!

[Emperor Smeat]

Heat currently planning on finding a way to move up in the draft to get Shabazz Napier from UConn as a way to keep Lebron from leaving.

Big problem is they barely have anything to offer and they waited too long to tell him to stop doing workouts to lower his draft value.

[ClockShot]

Mavs & Knicks about to swing a trade that would send Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to Dallas for Jose Calderon, Sam Dalembert, Shane Larkin, Wayne Ellington, and a future 2nd round pick.

Don't know what Phil's up to, but that's quite a haul we get back if this gets approved.

[Dragon]

Apparently they got picks #34 and 51 for the draft tomorrow. I like it for the Knicks.

[Innovator]

Phil making moves, I like it.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah that's a phenomenal trade for the Knicks. I liked Chandler but he seemed to get banged up quite a bit, and getting rid of Felton automatically makes the trade a win.</font>

[RP]

That trade also assures Carmelo won't be a Knick.

[Dragon]

I don't think it affects Carmelo either way. Felton is terrible and Chandler was nothing special at all last year. It also opens the Knicks up to make more moves with the draft picks and assets.

That said, I thought Carmelo was as good as gone even before the trade.

[Crimson]

Adam Silver going Heyman on the draft crowd. He should repeat "The San Antonio Spurs have won the NBA championship" before each pick.

[Crimson]

The fact they can't announce draft day trades is horrible. They need to change it now. Part of what makes the NFL draft exciting.

[Crimson]

Wow, Wiggins has a huge mouth

[Droford]

Someone told Embiid you better look happy being drafted 3rd even if you're going to the 76ers

[alvarado52]

Gordon with the 4th pick shakes up the next few picks for sure.

[alvarado52]

Vonleh fell to the Lakers, but Randle is clearly more NBA ready. Always comes down to potential v. NBA ready players.

[alvarado52]

Older school power forward in Julius Randle. Let's go LA.

[Bad News Gertner]

Canadians go #1 overall in back to back drafts.

Jazz select Dante Exum. Meh,

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice draft gesture by the NBA for Isaiah Austin

[Emperor Smeat]

Don't like the Marcus Smart pick but really like the James Young pick for the Cs tonight.

[McLegend]

He's two years away from being two years away.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Cleanthony Early! Nice!</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

Knicks and Mavs among the teams currently interested in Pau Gasol. Knicks want him both as a replacement for Tyson Chandler and as an incentive for Melo to resign with them. Mavs want him as a way to entice Melo into signing with them.

[McLegend]

Dwade is going to opt out.

There cannot be a big market out there for him. He'll resign at a reduced amount, and Lebron I bet will also resign at a reduced amount.

[alvarado52]

The only of the big 3 in Miami I see actually leaving is Bosh, because he's asking way to much for his attributes. Sacrificed his value when he signed with the Heat.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nets likely looking for a new coach soon after a recent fallout between management and Jason Kidd. Kidd wanted more power while the Nets refused so now he's considering working for the Bucks next season.

[ClockShot]

If I recall, Prokhorov promised Nets fans a championship within 5 years after buying the team.

Soooooooooooo? This is it this coming season, right?

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-cards="hidden" lang="en"><p>THIS JUST IN: Carmelo Anthony is planning on meeting with Bulls when free agency begins Tuesday. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine">@ESPNSteinLine</a>) <a href="http://t.co/yAB2bA9Rfw">pic.twitter.com/yAB2bA9Rfw</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/483419396447420416">June 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Bad News Gertner]

Really hope the Jazz sign Jameer Nelson to help out Exum and Burke. Hopefully Hayward comes back. Jazz have a ton of young talent.

[McLegend]

Luke 6:29

[alvarado52]

Lol that is pretty fucked up what Houston did.

[Ermaximus]

Do I really want to see Melo as a Bull?

Not really because he's too much of a diva.

[DaveBrawl]

As long as he never returns to Denver I will be happy.

[Ruien]

If the Bulls do not land Melo I would love for them to go after Lance. If Indiana does not want to pay him I will gladly take him.

[Ermaximus]

Stephenson?

That dude is crazy. I don't want him in a Bulls jersey either. He's a circus act, not a basketball player.

[Ruien]

He is a circus act on a team with no leadership. Besides for West, Lance was the only player playing with passion against the Heat. He just has to tone it down a tad and he will be fine. Just like Rodman.

[Innovator]

Kobe flew into LA from his offseason stem cell routine to sit in on the pitch to Melo

[Ermaximus]

Kobe, Melo, Nash, Pau.

Sounds like a really fucked up version of the A-Team.

[DaveWadding]

apparently Kupchak is going to try to pitch the Lakers to LeBron/LeBron's agent.

what's his pitch gonna be?

"You get to play second banana to Kobe, because Kobe refuses to play Robin for anyone. But hey, LA!"

[alvarado52]

Crazy, as much as I dislike the Heat, 4 finals appearances in 4 years seems like a pretty good success, as well as going 2 for 4 in the series.

Now it looks like LeBron may actually leave, and Bosh getting that max offer from the Rockets means he'll likely be gone.

[Emperor Smeat]

Heat sign both Josh McRoberts (4 years, $23 million) and Danny Granger (2 years, $4.2 million). Both were signed to help entice Lebron to stay.

Mavs and Lakers currently interested in Lance Stephenson but neither have him as their top priority. Pacers were willing to offer a 5 year, $44 million deal for him.

[alvarado52]

New big 3!

Is it just me or has every free agent this season been asking ridiculously high amounts per year for their services?

[RP]

Please do it Lebron. I wanna see all these bandwagon Heat fans throw themselves underneath the moving Heat bandwagon as it leaves for Cleveland.

[McLegend]

So let's say these moves happen

Lebron goes to Cleveland and Bosh to the Rockets? What happens to DWade? I guess with the Heat but at a really reduced amount. He would have lost himself a ridiculous amount of money this summer for nothing. I would be pissed if I'm Wade and these moves happens.

Or do you think he would follow Lebron or Bosh at again a reduced rate?

[ClockShot]

That or Wade got Carmelo on speed dial and he does whatever begging he can to get him to come to Miami.

[McLegend]

Carmelo's not going to to Miami if Lebron leaves.

[Emperor Smeat]

So let's say these moves happen

Lebron goes to Cleveland and Bosh to the Rockets? What happens to DWade? I guess with the Heat but at a really reduced amount. He would have lost himself a ridiculous amount of money this summer for nothing. I would be pissed if I'm Wade and these moves happens.

Or do you think he would follow Lebron or Bosh at again a reduced rate?

Probably stays at Miami. Declined way too much over the past couple of years to be worth the big bucks now unless some team was that foolish.

He had a chance before the Big 3 arrived to leave for Chicago but doubt they'd be interested in him now.

[alvarado52]

DWade stays in Miami.

[Emperor Smeat]

Some NBA news:

Cs-Cavs-Nets trade ended up creating more cap space for the Cavs to go after Lebron while also going after either Ray Allen, Mike Miller, and/or both.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Nets have agreed to take on the contracts of Jack and youngster Sergey Karasev from the Cavaliers in a swap that will also see the Celtics acquire Brooklyn's Marcus Thornton, Cleveland's Tyler Zeller and a protected 2016 first-round pick from the Cavaliers.

Cleveland is expected to take back a young prospect or two whom Brooklyn has already drafted just to complete the transaction, but no one who will be on its roster next season.


Meanwhile Melo is waiting until after Lebron gets his new deal and/or team to have his own new deal done. Rumored to want to see if it will still be possible to play together on the same team for next season.

[McLegend]

The Sixers have an really long athletic Summer league team.

They have this Jakar Sampson who played for St. John's in college. He does not have NBA game however he definitely is an NBA athlete. He needs to change his game up, and become a poor man Dennis Rodman. He just needs to focus on defense and rebounding, and he can make a team.

[McLegend]

What the hell is going with Lebron James right now!?!? So many conflicting reports!

[owenbrown]

#TheDecision2 : Decide Harder

[owenbrown]

#beforelebrondecides trending worldwide on Twitter

[Tyguy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq5vCasCAAE0q5q.jpg

[Crimson]

What a letdown if he resigns.

[alvarado52]

already annoyed at this whole LeBron & Carmelo situation.

Particularly with the fact that the Lakers should say fuck it (like they should have at the beginning) and start working on using that money towards solid players.

[DaveWadding]

LEBRON. CLEVELAND.

[Droford]

Somewhere Johnny Football is pissed off.