ricky

The deal for Zach wasn`t the same for the Clippers if you look at the salaries of both players, especially if you take into account the fact that the Clippers are known to be cheap.

Zach is difficult to move because of his contract, not because of his talent. It seems reasonable to believe that the Clippers asked for a first rounder as an incentive to take on that contract.

Truth is, no one except the obvious few involved, will ever know what was offered, but to say that the Camby deal was the same seems incorrect.

*shrug* Zach for a 2nd rounder was the initial offer. The Clippers went into full panic mode once they lost Brand. They had the money to spend.

Seems you were one of the few involved.

this is really misleading... he has the ability to score... when he is on a team with a bunch of crap players and he is forced to a do a lot of scoring, he does, and they lose... big deal

http://www.ibeatyou.com/competition/...n-santa-monica

pretty goddamn funny.
I worked down @ 3rd street promenade when i was in h.s.
lots of street performers, lots of filming for movies/commercials, and many celebs to be seen just hanging out. Good times.
<3

baron and nash are awesome

Steve Nash's dancing ability is making me have a little bit of a crisis. In my pants.

this.

I've been gone a couple days, and I comeback and see these. I love you guys!!!

I seriously can't stop ****ing laughing!!!

Another of Jerry Sloan's failures. Headin' overseas... http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3517862

LOL

Ricky Davis is total doosh. He's J.R. Rider but not as good at dice.

nba star pulled over in vegas, and PASSES a DUI test? pierce for president

Memphis offer 58 mill to Josh Smith

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3525609

Seems kinda big, Atlanta have said theyre likely to match it. Gotta think he stays unless Atlanta wuss out. Who would want to leave a team just climbing out of the cellar for one firmly back in it?

ONE TIME DON'T MATCH ATLANTA!

i really like the contract offer from memphis

the future:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ubio.olympics/

hawks match

Haha it'd be ridiculous if they didn't. And JWill to the Clips...is there going to be anyone on their roster that was on it last season lol?

for those who havn't seen it, draftexpress is doing a scouting report on every NBA player with 3 or more years of experience. Pretty interesting to read and pretty well done imo. Just an example:


Ron Artest

Artest still hasn’t officially been traded, and considering that Houston’s scouting reports have already been posted, needs to be added to our database regardless.

Overview: A lock down defender who can shut down a team’s best player while putting up very good scoring numbers most nights. Capable of playing three positions. Average height, but elite physical strength for either wing position. Can push some power forwards off the block. Good lateral quickness. Not super fast, but has quick feet. Passable leaper. Can put up big numbers offensively, even if he’s more known for his defense. Probably the best perimeter defender in the game today. Gets in done on both ends at very high levels. Unique player in that way. Put up good numbers across the board during his two years at St. John’s. Has developed significantly throughout his career. One time All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Award winner. Well known for his antics on and off the court, which will detract significantly from his legacy as a player. Fiery competitor, but will let that go too far at times—causing him to lose control of himself. Has been a distraction in the past, and is unpredictable moving forward. Will be on his best behavior when he wants to be, but his mood swings violently and unexpectedly. A great basketball player, but his baggage has lost him a significant amount of money and success.

Offense: A scorer who can beat a defense in a number of ways. Gets a third of his touches in one-on-one situations. Also functions as a spot up shooter and a back to the basket scorer in the post. Pretty versatile as a scorer. Displays a compact stroke that he may not shoot with great touch, but will knock it down consistently. Shoots the three ball rather well—something he’s improved on. Also effective as a midrange shooter. Can shoot off the dribble, but falls in love with this shot way too much. Lack of touch is more apparent when he takes jumpers off the dribble from inside the three point line. Sound ball-handling skills—tends more to overpower his man than he does explode past him. Much better going left than he is going right. Good perimeter passer when he wants to be. Decent finisher at the rim, doesn’t have the explosiveness to be great. Gets sent to the line at a high rate. Shoots a decent percentage from the charity stripe. Tremendously effective in the post. Will make a killing with his strength and love of physical contact. Can knock down turnarounds when he doesn’t have a big advantage, or simply bully his way to the rim against smaller players. Tough to stop since he can always get position. Shot-selection is highly questionable at times, particularly on the perimeter. Takes bad shots early in possessions, which kills his team’s rhythm. At times seems more interested in winning personal battles than playing an effective team game. Can shoot his team out of a game in the blink of an eye. Takes quite a heavy load on himself offensively, particularly going one on one.

Defense: Arguably the best perimeter defender in the game. Can lock down the best of the best. So strong and tenacious that he can easily defend some power forwards in spurts. Very tough to get by off the dribble in half court situations. Isn’t the fastest player, but knows what kind of angles he needs to create to deny penetration. Contests every shot his man takes. Displays great anticipation and hand quickness when deflecting passes and stripping ball handlers. One of the best in the NBA at picking up steals, year in and year out. Will suffocate less athletic players. Blocks shots by virtue of his positioning and fundamentals. Knows all the little tricks to get his man off his game. Good defensive rebounder. Gives a lot of hard fouls. Plays with a chip on his shoulder and bring unmatched intensity to the defensive end.

I kind of wish the Pistons would've swung for Artest, but there isn't anyone less likely to end up in Detroit ever.

Oh well.

Kobe and Lebron doing their best posturing for the players union and NBA to reopen collective bargaining negotiations. With the situation as it is now, I'd venture to say we'll never see a lockout ever again.

Another Cavs point guard rumor from Rotoworld:

According to the Willoughby News-Herald, the Cavaliers might be pursuing Bucks point guard Mo Williams.

"All the details aren’t known," writes Bob Finnan, "but the Cavs, Bucks and Oklahoma City (formerly Seattle) are reportedly involved." The Bucks might be confident enough in Ramon Sessions to make him the starter on opening day, with Tyronn Lue as the primary backup. There is also speculation that such a deal would send Delonte West to Milwaukee (as part of a sign-and-trade), where he and Sessions would battle for the starting gig. This is still in the 'rumor phase' but should sort itself out before long, so stay tuned.



Only 2 more years with Lebron. Clock's ticking.

i really want some sort of verajo raefer trade to happen