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[magnifier661]

Remember the Jazz got Jefferson for nothing, which is essentially what he's worth. Except he earns $10M.
Nash will go to the Knicks, you can almost guarantee it.

I'm rooting for that to happen. I want a team to knock Miami out of the playoffs. I think adding Nash, without having to give up too much, could do well.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I see Jeremy Pargo had a very good game for Memphis after Conley went down. He was a star in Europe, so it'll be interesting to see if that translates.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Wow, I apologize to Carl Landry: he had 20-10 against Kevin Garnett.
But check out Greg Stiemsma: he was famous for manhandling Griffin in the latter's first summer league (before he went down for a year), went off to Europe, and made the Celtics, and he got _6_ blocks tonight. Weren't he and fellow surprising rookie John Leuer (Bucks) teammates?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'm rooting for that to happen. I want a team to knock Miami out of the playoffs. I think adding Nash, without having to give up too much, could do well.

I dunno - he was AWFUL tonight. But maybe Jrue Holiday is that good (which would be a good excuse for Ray Felton's first game).

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Josh Davis made the team apparently!

Salem Academy HS grad.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Josh Davis made the team apparently!

Salem Academy HS grad.

It's way cool that they let their IT guys wear uniforms too.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Wow. Blake Griffin with a -37 tonight. I'm not sure I have ever seen such a bad number

 

[B-Roy]

Sucks the Jazz were blown out. Nuggets starters only played ~25 minutes. They'll probably be rested for tomorrow.

 

[illmatic99]

Nash had just an awful game in PHX. They're expecting him to do way too much. But he'd be an awesome fit here running pick and rolls and initiating fast breaks. Consider both he and Felton have one year deals, I wonder if PHX would be willing to do a swap of the two. I certainly would for us.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Even with Nash pushing 40 you know the Suns will ask for A LOT in return.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Why 15 games? Heat were 9-8 after 17 games and they reached the Finals. You can put off believing until 15 games, but you could put it off til playoffs, then put it off til we win the title, then putting it off until we repeat. I don't have to wait 15 games to know and believe that we have a great team this year. If we stay healthy, we're a top 4 team in the West and it's gonna be a fun season.

Cool story ... but all I said is that I want to see about a month of games until I make up my mind about this team. Of course by saying that I must secretly mean that I hate the team and think they suck right?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Even with Nash pushing 40 you know the Suns will ask for A LOT in return.

I think they've probably held on about year or two, too long. I'd be shocked if they got anything other than an expiring deal and a second rounder at this point -- the wheels look like they're about to fall off. Damn shame.

 

[KingSpeed]

Wow - Blake Griffin was a minus 37 tonight! How soon before people start jumping off that bandwagon? I still say the Clippers should offer Griffin and Jordan for Dwight Howard.

How are the Clippers really any better than last year's Hornets? And yet you hear title talk here in L.A.? Clippers are overrated.

 

[KingSpeed]

Nash had just an awful game in PHX. They're expecting him to do way too much. But he'd be an awesome fit here running pick and rolls and initiating fast breaks. Consider both he and Felton have one year deals, I wonder if PHX would be willing to do a swap of the two. I certainly would for us.

I like Felton but I'd do that deal in a heartbeat. With Gerald, Batum, and LaMarcus to pass to, Nash would wake up and make one last title run. We could win it all.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

You can attack Blake down on the block. His standing reach (8'9") is on par with a SG/SF and has proven, at least so far in his career, to be a huge problem when you body him up in the paint. Neutralizing his leaping ability. For example:

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[illmatic99]

Check out what Bynum has been upto during his suspension: http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/28/andrew-bynum-l-a-lakers-ticket-speeding/

 

[MickZagger]

I've already said it a couple of times, but there's nothing to believe in (negative or positive) until probably around game 15 or thereabouts. Right now I believe they are 2-0 ... and tomorrow I will believe they are either 3-0 or 2-1 and there will still be nothing you can extrapolate to the rest of the season.

Nothing to extrapolate, except for its good to take care of business early in a lockout shortened season. Every game matters that much more.

 

[MickZagger]

Supposedly Durant and Westbrook got into during a timeout during the game against the Grizz. A carry over from the postseason when Westbrook was being a headcase. Cool beans.

 

[Blazinaway]

So, who gets traded first: Al Jefferson or Steve Nash?

or one of the Celts if they leep losing and decide to blow er up?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Supposedly Durant and Westbrook got into during a timeout during the game against the Grizz. A carry over from the postseason when Westbrook was being a headcase. Cool beans.

Westbrook has a "I wanna be the man too" complex. Probably not the best thing with Durant on the team. I LOVE Aldridge, but Westbrook would be great here, and probably could become our first option.


Felton and a couple of firsts for Westbrook works. Anyone with me?

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Westbrook has a "I wanna be the man too" complex. Probably not the best thing with Durant on the team. I LOVE Aldridge, but Westbrook would be great here, and probably could become our first option.


Felton and a couple of firsts for Westbrook works. Anyone with me?

I'm with ya on that.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'm with ya on that.

We'd have to offer a lot more, and salaries will be tricky to match. I would be on the phone with them daily though

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Supposedly Durant and Westbrook got into during a timeout during the game against the Grizz. A carry over from the postseason when Westbrook was being a headcase. Cool beans.

Tee hee! Here's the article.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I don't think they'll trade Westbrook - Presti seems to be very patient. If they WERE going to trade him, they should've traded him for Chris Paul. Do that and the Thunder are instant title favorites.

As it is, the best trade out there, probably for both sides, is Westbrook for Rondo. Rondo's reunited with his best (only?) buddy, and Durant and Harden are 1 and 2 in the league in scoring!

Meanwhile, Boston gets a start on rebuilding and we get to see KG's head explode watching Westbrook go one on five.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Talking of New Orleans PGs - go Jarrett Jack! He's finally come into his own. Maybe he really WAS Chauncey Billups...

 

[magnifier661]

Did Chris Paul agree to stay in Clippers? I don't think he will wait around for this young team to grow. I maybe wrong.

 

[B-Roy]

Did Chris Paul agree to stay in Clippers? I don't think he will wait around for this young team to grow. I maybe wrong.

I think the deal was contingent on him accepting his PO for next year. So he'll be there for the year after and then become unrestricted. (If he doesn't sign an extension before then)

 

[Boob-No-More]

Westbrook has a "I wanna be the man too" complex. Probably not the best thing with Durant on the team. I LOVE Aldridge, but Westbrook would be great here, and probably could become our first option.


Felton and a couple of firsts for Westbrook works. Anyone with me?

I want absolutely NOTHING to do with Russell Westbrook. I may be wrong, but the guy has Stephon Marbury II written all over him. He's a selfish player that doesn't want to share the spotlight with a better franchise player. Remember how Marbury forced his way out of Minnesota because he could stand to be second fiddle to Kevin Garnett? It wasn't just a coincidence that every time Marbury got traded the team that traded him got better and the team he went to got worse. Maybe Westbrook will grow out it it, but right now I see a whole lot of Marbury in him, and that's never a good thing.

BNM

 

[magnifier661]

I want absolutely NOTHING to do with Russell Westbrook. I may be wrong, but the guy has Stephon Marbury II written all over him. He's a selfish player that doesn't want to share the spotlight with a better franchise player. Remember how Marbury forced his way out of Minnesota because he could stand to be second fiddle to Kevin Garnett? It wasn't just a coincidence that every time Marbury got traded the team that traded him got better and the team he went to got worse. Maybe Westbrook will grow out it it, but right now I see a whole lot of Marbury in him, and that's never a good thing.

BNM

Woah very good comparison! But one could argue that Westbrook is much better than Marbury all around. But I love the attitude comparison.

 

[huevonkiller]

I don't think they'll trade Westbrook - Presti seems to be very patient. If they WERE going to trade him, they should've traded him for Chris Paul. Do that and the Thunder are instant title favorites.

As it is, the best trade out there, probably for both sides, is Westbrook for Rondo. Rondo's reunited with his best (only?) buddy, and Durant and Harden are 1 and 2 in the league in scoring!

Meanwhile, Boston gets a start on rebuilding and we get to see KG's head explode watching Westbrook go one on five.

Because of Paul's knee he probably doesn't have the potential Westbrook does.