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2012 NBA Mar |OT| Knicks fans now drinking JD in straight shots
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It's like ClovingSteam and Co. going over to the Gaming side to stir up trouble by claiming that Apple is going to threaten consoles/handhelds.
Future PhaZe
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Problem with the Lakers isn't the triangle...it's just that there are way too many guys standing around.
Having a PG would be nice but unless they get a great PNR PG (there are like 3 of them in the league) they won't really improve.
I think they should go after Nick Young. He dedicates himself to moving off the ball, is a great shooter and could help space the floor unlike World Peace. He's also a local boy and would probably extend on the cheap.
Having a PG would be nice but unless they get a great PNR PG (there are like 3 of them in the league) they won't really improve.
I think they should go after Nick Young. He dedicates himself to moving off the ball, is a great shooter and could help space the floor unlike World Peace. He's also a local boy and would probably extend on the cheap.
Black Mamba
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and the only player in nba history to score 3000 points before 300 assists.
You say the Lakers stand around too much and then ask to add a player who will cause more standing around than anyone else in the league.
Dope cover. Can't remember what year And1 had its first mixtape with Skip.
iamshadowlark
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This. And if you actually watched a game you'd know that Crawful has single handily kept us in games. I would love to get Bledsoe and a first for him. Although i think he should just come off the bench and we'll try to see if Felton can pull together.
Honestly i've got a bit of abusive spouse syndrome right now. I know Felton has sucked but he scored 19 last night! He can change! Yeah he still can't shoot a 3, but baby steps right? Only two turnovers? He's making progress guys, maybe he can do this!
Damn, I had an epic meltdown post ready to submit last night but my internet went out right as I hit submit. Thanks internet!
Seriously though the Lakers desperately need one more scorer on the team. That way Kobe puts less of a burden on himself. He pretty much chucked us out of the game yesterday... and the game before that.
Free McRoberts
Seriously though the Lakers desperately need one more scorer on the team. That way Kobe puts less of a burden on himself. He pretty much chucked us out of the game yesterday... and the game before that.
Free McRoberts
The best part is the other stuff on the covers
"MARIO ELIE"
"EDDY CURRY"
"DREW GOODEN"
"TENNESSEE WOMEN"
this one is my favorite
that shit was surreal. it was like the full circle redemption of kobe
i was appalled when they made this cover.
and every time i look back at it i laugh.
Gully State
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I dunno if the mid-90's slam covers would qualify as the best considering most of them were in game shots..
Black Mamba
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CoffeeJanitor
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POR wants to blow it up, needs draft picks
Gully State
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wow...those headlines...I can't believe I had a sub back in the day..
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
He's going to opt out and become a free agent in July. No way they get a pick and player for him, though. Nobody is paying that kind of price for a rental.
Gully State
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How is Jamal Crawford even worth a 1st round pick?
MidnightCowboy
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Portland really should just try to trade everyone except LA, Batum, and Matthews. They're better off rebuilding.
You never know. The Warriors draft pick that's top 7 protected this year was traded for Marcus Williams.
I could see Atlanta getting him back. Maybe for Marvin.
MidnightCowboy
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I would trade Bledsoe for Crawford in a second.
Crawford and Felton for Bledsoe and a first. Who says no?
MidnightCowboy
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I would do that. Then we could try to flip Mo for something.
Black Mamba
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Portland should blow it up. They might not even make the playoffs. They're not good enough to go far IMO. It's a flawed team.
They have 2 guys to build around in LMA and Batum whom I wouldn't think about trading.
After that? Everyone should be available. Felton has sucked, Crawford too. Both will be UFAs after the season. Camby as well and he's old. Send him to a contender.
Wes Matthews is someone I'd try to keep but would be willing to move for the right deal. Wallace has to go though. He's someone that could potentially bring something back. They need a PG and a C really, going forward. Not sure who they should target, though.
Salary cap rules.
They have 2 guys to build around in LMA and Batum whom I wouldn't think about trading.
After that? Everyone should be available. Felton has sucked, Crawford too. Both will be UFAs after the season. Camby as well and he's old. Send him to a contender.
Wes Matthews is someone I'd try to keep but would be willing to move for the right deal. Wallace has to go though. He's someone that could potentially bring something back. They need a PG and a C really, going forward. Not sure who they should target, though.
Salary cap rules.
Crawford has played better in the past month, Wesley has been up and down but he's salvageable (and relatively cheap).
But yeah, Aldridge and Batum are clearly the keepers.
Portland has a lot of tradable assets:
Wallace has 1 year left with an opt-out for this summer. Ditto for Crawford. Camby's expiring ($9mil), as is Felton ($7.5mil), Craig Smith, Kurt Thomas, and Oden.
Portland has about $40mil in committed salaries this off-season and Batum is a RFA. Which means they can sign a marquee free agent and match Batum's offer.
Come to Portland Deron.
But yeah, Aldridge and Batum are clearly the keepers.
Portland has a lot of tradable assets:
Wallace has 1 year left with an opt-out for this summer. Ditto for Crawford. Camby's expiring ($9mil), as is Felton ($7.5mil), Craig Smith, Kurt Thomas, and Oden.
Portland has about $40mil in committed salaries this off-season and Batum is a RFA. Which means they can sign a marquee free agent and match Batum's offer.
Come to Portland Deron.
What could he get? Caron Butler numbers? 3 years, $24mil? At best?
I could see some team (Nets) giving him 4/$32-35mill as a panic move when they miss out on a big name. It's a bit of a lottery though.
Yeah no one saw this coming.
How does the salary cap stop that trade?
Not true. Colin Cowherd says that closing is over rated.
He also said Rose is just Allen Iverson and that's all he's gonna be.
Black Mamba
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Crawford and Felton are paid a ton of money. Bledsoe makes nothing. Got to get to 130% of salary with over the cap teams (I think it's 130% in the new CBA. Forgot).
Is there a way we could pay their salaries, or part of their salaries?
150%
Black Mamba
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No. You can send money over in a deal, but it doesn't count towards salaries.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6p4ssnw This works, though.
Oh, that high, now? NBA trade machine needs to update.
Ninja Scooter
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Black Mamba
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oh. Thanks for this.
There is no single way, i go to Portland as a player. I would literally be terrified of a knee injury. That may sound harsh, or BS, or what ever. But... good lord, just No. Unless i was on my last contract and didn't give a Fuck anymore.
Also, Wes Matthews is obviously a guy who needs a good PG to feed him. Thats the big difference failing for him atm. My understanding of him in the past is that he's a great catch and shoot guy. Not necessarily a create his own shot guy.
Potential Clippers deal.
bledsoe, first, mo for crawford, matthews.
Put a legit SG on the team.
Concur. Crawford just isn't a starter in my eye's, and if the blazers are that desperate to dump him, then i don't offer the first. Maybe a second rounder. He's not so valuable as to give up a first. Even a late first.
You've been in rare form this past week. Bravo.
In a perfect world we could get Bledsoe and a 1st and then trade up to hopefully get Sullinger. I'm willing to trade everybody except LMA, Batum, Mathews, Williams, and Nolan Smith. We just need to get some good pieces back and then just be consistent with the lineup. It seems like every other game were changing people around.
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