NBA Discussion Thread

[fenikz]

#7 pick now!

We coming for you Detroit and New Orleans will certainly pass us if Davis or Gordon return at basically any time

Possibly Cleveland does better when Irving returns as well as Washington with Wall

Sacramento will suck no matter what though

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by fenikz

#7 pick now!

We coming for you Detroit and New Orleans will certainly pass us if Davis or Gordon return at basically any time

Possibly Cleveland does better when Irving returns as well as Washington with Wall

Sacramento will suck no matter what though

You better believe Kings will be worst in the league.

They'll end up with #4 pick still tho.

[Wootylicous]

what the hell ?!

[BuckeyeDan17]

Mr. Gasol is now out indefinitely to rest his knees.

[iowatreat54]

Fantastic news for my waiver pickup of Old Man Jamison.

Also, there's this:

http://www.blogabull.com/2012/12/4/3...practice-bulls

According to an NBA source, while ‘‘The Return'' to the court for NBA games is still up in the air for Rose, the all-everything point guard could be just weeks away from practicing with the Bulls again after surgery on his left anterior cruciate ligament last May.
‘‘That's the belief that a couple of [the Bulls'] players are under,'' the source said.

[bigbluedefense]

I hope Rose comes back this year and the Bulls make the playoffs, so we can proceed to stomp them out in 5 games.

#KnicksIn2013

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I hope Rose comes back this year and the Bulls make the playoffs, so we can proceed to stomp them out in 5 games.

#KnicksIn2013

Well, either you are under the impression that the Knicks will not get seeded 1-4 or you think the Bulls won't win the Central. If Rose is back, unless the Bulls are 15 games back (not likely), the Central is going to be the Bulls' to lose. It's a seriously awful division right now.

Also, no sweep? You're losing your touch friend.

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

Well, either you are under the impression that the Knicks will not get seeded 1-4 or you think the Bulls won't win the Central. If Rose is back, unless the Bulls are 15 games back (not likely), the Central is going to be the Bulls' to lose. It's a seriously awful division right now.

Also, no sweep? You're losing your touch friend.

2nd round gentlemen's sweep.

Our boys on 33rd and fashion ave are well mannered.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

2nd round gentlemen's sweep.

Our boys on 33rd and fashion ave are well mannered.

Hm so Knicks get the #1 seed and Bulls #4? Or 2/3? Either way, let your guys know that's mighty kind of them to be so considerate.

I will say this, I would be deathly terrified of Melo vs. us in the playoffs because no matter what season or the situation, he lights us up. It's like he was a Knicks fan growing up and took it personal when the Bulls made them their personal bitches of the 1990s.

[Bearsfan123]

I did a trade machine for shits and giggles to try and fix my Bulls. 3 team trade, Chicago, Atlanta, Sacramento

Atlanta gets:
Sacramento's next year First round pick lottery protected, top ten the year after, not protected after that
Rights to Nikola Mirotic
Rip Hamilton
Chuck Hayes

Sacramento gets:
Luol Deng
charlotte's pick or Chicago's pick whichever is higher (lottery protected)


Chicago gets:
Josh Smith
Tyreke Evans

Reasons:
Atlanta: They stockpile picks and assets. They lose their best or second best player, but at least they don't lose him for nothing as was likely at the end of the year. Biggest drawback, taking on Chuck Hayes longish contract.

Sacramento: They trade a good young player in Evans for a near all star caliber small forward in Deng. Deng will bring professionalism and leadership to this talented but dysfunctional Sacramento Kings squad.

Chicago: lose their second best player, but gain two talented players. Josh Smith should provide the scoring punch with the defensive prowess that Boozer was supposed to. Tyreke will hopefully show his talent with a fresh start. Chicago is taking the biggest chance here as they are trying to fill the scoring void they have but both players are in their last year of their contracts. And this deal would force them to try and trade Boozer for a starting small forward.

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

Hm so Knicks get the #1 seed and Bulls #4? Or 2/3? Either way, let your guys know that's mighty kind of them to be so considerate.

I will say this, I would be deathly terrified of Melo vs. us in the playoffs because no matter what season or the situation, he lights us up. It's like he was a Knicks fan growing up and took it personal when the Bulls made them their personal bitches of the 1990s.

I so can't wait to play the Bulls this season. CAN'T WAIT!

You had to go there? Had to bring up the 90s! We're gonna make up for it!

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I so can't wait to play the Bulls this season. CAN'T WAIT!

You had to go there? Had to bring up the 90s! We're gonna make up for it!

Saturday my friend.

And don't forget if you're paying us back, Melo has to retire for 2 years and the Knicks need to still almost eliminate us without their best player in order for it to be equal.

[bigbluedefense]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

Saturday my friend.

And don't forget if you're paying us back, Melo has to retire for 2 years and the Knicks need to still almost eliminate us without their best player in order for it to be equal.

...

#KnicksIn2013

[dabears10]

Originally Posted by Bearsfan123

I did a trade machine for shits and giggles to try and fix my Bulls. 3 team trade, Chicago, Atlanta, Sacramento

Atlanta gets:
Sacramento's next year First round pick lottery protected, top ten the year after, not protected after that
Rights to Nikola Mirotic
Rip Hamilton
Chuck Hayes

Sacramento gets:
Luol Deng
charlotte's pick or Chicago's pick whichever is higher (lottery protected)


Chicago gets:
Josh Smith
Tyreke Evans

Reasons:
Atlanta: They stockpile picks and assets. They lose their best or second best player, but at least they don't lose him for nothing as was likely at the end of the year. Biggest drawback, taking on Chuck Hayes longish contract.

Sacramento: They trade a good young player in Evans for a near all star caliber small forward in Deng. Deng will bring professionalism and leadership to this talented but dysfunctional Sacramento Kings squad.

Chicago: lose their second best player, but gain two talented players. Josh Smith should provide the scoring punch with the defensive prowess that Boozer was supposed to. Tyreke will hopefully show his talent with a fresh start. Chicago is taking the biggest chance here as they are trying to fill the scoring void they have but both players are in their last year of their contracts. And this deal would force them to try and trade Boozer for a starting small forward.

Josh Smith is an expiring contract, I think Tyreke Evans needs a qualifying offer. The Bulls would be pretty poorly set up for the next few years. Boozer is going to be Amnestied when Mirotic comes over. Mirotic will be the 6th man and Taj will eventually be passed by him.

[nobodyinparticular]

God no. That's an awful trade for everyone involved. The Kings need to move forward in a rebuilding effort, not get a guy like Luol Deng who is very god but won't be around when the Kings are good.

Also the Kings cannot trade a 1st rounder until 2017 due to the JJ Hickson trade.

Also, why does Chicago want another guard who can't shoot when they already have Rose? That would be a terrible back court. On top of that, those are two very ball dominant players. There is no way to play Evans and Rose together on the same team. You want a Kings player? Try trading for Cousins, TRob or Thompson.

[prock]

Originally Posted by nobodyinparticular

God no. That's an awful trade for everyone involved. The Kings need to move forward in a rebuilding effort, not get a guy like Luol Deng who is very god but won't be around when the Kings are good.

Deng could be around forever and he still won't be around when the Kings are good.

[MetSox17]

Go to hell, prock.

[BuckeyeDan17]

The Hornets are expected to change to the "Pelicans." Per Y!

[yo123]

New Orleans is changing their name to the Pelicans. Lolz.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources...231227843.html

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by prock

Deng could be around forever and he still won't be around when the Kings are good.

Dammit prock I wanted to make that joke!

Oh well...

[iowatreat54]

This is basically so MJ can bring the Hornets name back right?

Seriously, the Pelicans? Was option 2 the Turdsandwiches?

[prock]

That is the coolest damn nickname ever.

[BuckeyeDan17]

How do you make a cool logo for a pelican man

[fenikz]

I've determined the Suns will only win 5 more games this season :)

12-17 vs Sac
12-19 vs Cha
3-6 vs Tor
3-20 vs Was
3-28 vs Sac

[iowatreat54]

Its gonna be that pickle mascot.