Ed Farmer Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Melo finally a Knick. Looks like NY gave up the house, and what's more, Denver might swing Gallinari and Felton right back to NJ. That would just sting for NY... Really, unless during his little sitdown with NY Melo told them he would take Denver's 3/65 offer because he thought that the upcoming CBA would *really* lessen his earnings, I don't get it. Even then, if I were NY I would have called his bluff and signed him for less in the summer (because you know he wanted to be a NYK) and kept my team intact in the process. They might just score 110 a game, but they'll be giving up 115.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 ^True, but Amare, Melo, and Chauncy are gonna sell alot of tickets...
Ed Farmer Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 No doubt. Billups is just a stopgap too, and he's an upgrade for the position. NY is crossing their fingers that the CBA resolution will allow another max or near-max contract over the summer (it won't), that being CP3 or Deron Williams. They won't be able to pull three max deals off- even Miami's clowns had to concede money. I don't think either CP3 or Williams would be fine with taking less while Amare and Melo reap their full value. Then, after that there is the whole issue of paying 9 other guys. The Knicks are better, but this year they won't sniff contending for it with Boston/Miami/Chicago around.
DevilSaint Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Looks like D. Williams is going to New Jersey. Favors, Devin Harris, 2 first rounders & cash for Williams. I like the move for Jersey, but considering he hasn't signed an extension and will be a FA in 2012 - they better pray they can convince him to stay of they just through away everything. As for Mello, I think any time you have a chance to grab two of the 10 all-star starters, you have to do it. They weren't going to do anything in the Playoffs this year anyway, so if they can surround them with a decent free-agent class and a couple draft picks - they could easily content next year.
WW1 Flying Ace Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I have heard of rumors of Zach Randolph coming to the Magic here is what I like better. Get Troy Murphy a 1 year deal then after the season sign Randolph (FA after this year) and don't resign Murphy. Jason Richardson or Bass might move or not be resigned. Oh yeah RESIGN HOWARD!!!!
DevilSaint Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Oh yeah RESIGN HOWARD!!!! Don't you mean "Future Los Angeles Laker" Dwight Howard?
Ed Farmer Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 All logic says Howard is dashing for LA as soon as he can. There is something about him that has me thinking he's not like LeMelo, and he won't pull that crap. Orlando isn't New York, Chicago, LA or Miami, but it's not Oklahoma City, Detroit or Cleveland either.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 ^True, but Orlando isn't Los Angeles or Boston, either. So if he wants to start adding jewelry to his fists, I'd understand if he wanted to leave.
Ed Farmer Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Orlando is a team I wouldn't count out. They're very capable, and although they haven't quite lived up to what people thought they were going to be so far, they still have a lot of season left. I think they'll be a different team in the playoffs- that's where you thank your stars that Dwight Howard is on your side. But I get what you're saying. In the last 30 years, only 8 different teams have won a championship. If Orlando does, it'll be a one-time thing, not an LA or Jordan-era Bulls deal.
WW1 Flying Ace Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Playoffs!!!! I went to game 1 to see Magic get blown out vs. Atlanta. What are your predictions? I see the Lakers just barely escaping in a 7 game series against OKC to get to the finals then winning against what ever team they play.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 20, 2011 Author Posted April 20, 2011 I think the Lakers lock up the west. I see them being very aluggish to start off and getting more and more into championship form as each round comes. I think the only team that might eff them over is Boston, who is the only team with any real desire to crush L.A. Yea, other eastern teams may want to WIN, but Boston has to make a statement. It would be like the talks about when the Lakers won in 2009. Everyone was saying "yea, they won, but they didn't win it against the team they wanted to". That's not to take anything away from Orlando, but as cliche as it is, the Lakers-Celtics rivalry is storied to say the least/
BeemerBoy Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Danny Ainge killed our hopes already. These playoffs are just an afterthought.
jbottgen Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Since my team, Jazz, did not make it to the finals (first time in many years), I am going to have to back a Western team. OKC or New Orleans would be fine with me, just not the Lakers (never have cared for them).
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 22, 2011 Author Posted April 22, 2011 Smart money (out of the two you mentioned) would be placed on OKC. New Orleans just doesn't have a roster to make a deep run into the playoffs. Basketball is a game of size, and when your best guy is 6'3'', you're not going anywhere.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 29, 2011 Author Posted April 29, 2011 Smart money (out of the two you mentioned) would be placed on OKC. New Orleans just doesn't have a roster to make a deep run into the playoffs. Basketball is a game of size, and when your best guy is 6'3'', you're not going anywhere. Score. On a side note, Orlando getting put out in the first round makes me believe even more that Dwight may make a dash once he has the chance...
Jew Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 ^CP3 is actually only 6 feet tall, yet still managed to lead the Hornets in rebounds.
BeemerBoy Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Well at least Dwight Howard has plenty of time to make another run on BALCO before next season.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 29, 2011 Author Posted April 29, 2011 ^^Really? Wow. Now that you mention it I checked. CP3 only had one less rebound than Pau Gasol in this series. Someone really is playing like a pu$$y.
ernierocker Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Mavericks up 3-0 on the Lakers, there is a shocker! I am a happy as a Mavs' fan but there is definitely a problem with the Lakers' team chemistry that will put an asterisks by this series.
Jew Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 ^Not a shock at all if you watch the Lakers not rotating on defense.
BaMiTsPaT Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Kobe made a bold statement similar to that of Alex Ovechkin when his team went down 0-3 in the NHL playoffs this year. I hope, for Kobe's sake, that the Lakers at least win a couple of games in this series.
Jew Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 ^Unlike the Caps, the Lakers have played well enough to be up 2-1 right now if not for the lapses in defense. So Kobe's statement is a little less far fetched than Ovie's (Caps never really played well the entire series). The blueprint for victory is there (Mav's have no answer for Kobe+Bynum), it is really just a matter of the Lakers "trusting" each other as Bynum put it on defense.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted May 8, 2011 Author Posted May 8, 2011 Naw...it pains me to say it as a Laker fan...Mavs win this series 4-1.
Jew Posted May 8, 2011 Posted May 8, 2011 ^Unlike the Caps, the Lakers have played well enough to be up 2-1 right now if not for the lapses in defense. So Kobe's statement is a little less far fetched than Ovie's (Caps never really played well the entire series). The blueprint for victory is there (Mav's have no answer for Kobe+Bynum), it is really just a matter of the Lakers "trusting" each other as Bynum put it on defense. ...and clearly they didn't trust each other much at all. On offense or defense. Yikes. I'm kind of glad I was working and didn't have to watch the game. Dwight Howard+Gilbert Arenas for Bynum/Gasol/Fisher (who would probably be bought out and return to the Lakers) anyone?
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