The Official NBA Thread 2011-12

[VegasBlue]

Shit, has it just been two or three people for this whole 100+ pages

 

[VegasBlue]

NBA Trade Machine - ESPN

 

[Killuminatii 71]

Shit, has it just been two or three people for this whole 100+ pages

Pretty much. This page gets updated a few times a day, and nobody ever bothers to say wassuppp.

 

[arthurrrr]

Pretty much. This page gets updated a few times a day, and nobody ever bothers to say wassuppp.


WASSUPP

 

[Killuminatii 71]

Pretty much. This page gets updated a few times a day, and nobody ever bothers to say wassuppp.


WASSUPP

You forgot a "P"

ahahahaha,
damn so who are ya'll predicting to have the best 2nd half?

 

[yak pac fatal]

You forgot a "P"

ahahahaha,
damn so who are ya'll predicting to have the best 2nd half?

spurs and lakers honestly

maybe raptors? marion/bosh/calderon but they really dont have anybody else

cavs might once they get west back

 

[arthurrrr]

rockets

 

[Killuminatii 71]

Yea, i think the same teams who are on top right now are gonna remain there.

The west is gonna be just like last year. It's going to go down to the last game. Spots 4-8 are pretty close.

1. * LA Lakers --
2. * San Antonio 6.5
3. * Denver 6.5
4. Portland 10.0
5. Houston 10.5
6. New Orleans 11.0
7. Dallas 11.0
8. Utah 12.5

The east has Boston, Cleveland and Orlando coming out of there, nobody else really matters lol.

Any predictions for trades before the deadline?
Amare to the Lakers for Odom + Walton + Mihm. I wish.
aha

 

[arthurrrr]

lol
u betta put rockets on top 4
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Any predictions for trades before the deadline?
Amare to the Lakers for Odom + Walton + Mihm. I wish.
aha

Kobe to the Rockets for Artest + Tmac + luther head. I wish.
aha

 

[Killuminatii 71]

NBA.COM

One NBA front office executive said that three teams are looking to shed salaries -- New Jersey, Milwaukee and Sacramento. That may be why another big name floating about in trade rumors has been Vince Carter. The Nets swingman has two years at $33 million (and a third-year team option at $18) remaining on his contract. Dallas and San Antonio have been mentioned as destinations. If either team was to take on Carter, it would be a move for now and not the future; they would essentially be out of the mix when the Summer of 2010 arrives.

Still, Nets president Rod Thorn told the Newark Star-Ledger that "there's nothing going on with Vince Carter."

But what about former Nets player Richard Jefferson, who was traded in June to the Milwaukee Bucks? The Bucks are in a precarious position of having two restricted free agents in Charlie Villanueva and Ramon Sessions, both of whom have made significant contributions to the Bucks' recent resurgence. If the Bucks want to retain both players and stay under the luxury tax next season, they may need to deal Jefferson, who has $29 million coming to him in the next two seasons.

One destination for Jefferson could be Cleveland, a team that could offer the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak in return. Jefferson, who has stumbled in Scott Skiles' drive-and-kick offense, could thrive as a slasher in the Cavs' motion offense and is an upgrade over Szczerbiak on defense.

Portland, which has Raef LaFrentz's expiring contract to offer and would be willing to take on more payroll, could also be another destination for Jefferson.

Reports also have the L.A. Clippers willing to deal for financial relief. One report had the Cavaliers interested in Clippers center Marcus Camby. Like Jefferson, Camby was traded in the offseason.

It's been reported at various points this season that every player on the Kings' roster has been available. The most attractive is probably Brad Miller, a post who can pass and whose deal expires after next season. The Sacramento Bee reported that the Kings were offering Miller and Kenny Thomas for Marion before the Raptors swooped in.

Another Kings player drawing interest from other teams is John Salmons who is inexpensive ($5 million average over the next two seasons) and good (he's averaging a career-high 18.7 points per game).

Another team facing a luxury tax crunch is the Washington Wizards. With Gilbert Arenas signing a six-year, $111-million deal this offseason and Antawn Jamison signed through 2012, the Wizards reportedly have been getting calls about Caron Butler, who has a rather affordable $20.2 million left on his contract for the next two years.

Then again, as the trade deadline approaches, there are wild card teams that enter the mix. One could be the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have a logjam in the frontcourt. Chris Wilcox has expressed his desire to be traded and the Cavs and Celtics would love to add Joe Smith's veteran presence into their playoff-bound teams.

The Thunder also have five future No. 1 picks to play with and are reportedly willing to take on more salary. They have only $39 million in salary committed to 10 players next season.

aha, Jefferson to the Cavs? Vince to the Spurs?
Fuck.

 

[yak pac fatal]

timmy d said he doesnt want vince carter plus vc is gettin paid mad dough so for a small market team like the spurs i doubt it happens and i hope it doesnt happen. bring sheed!

i just read amare is most likely off the trade market. it make sense since they fired terry porter. back to run and gun and lose to the spurs!

 

[arthurrrr]

timmy backboardAbuser need to check himself
because there is NO WAY spurs r going to win another championship
To have a chance they need new players

spurs will lose to LA
rockets will beat LA

 

[Killuminatii 71]

timmy backboardAbuser need to check himself
because there is NO WAY spurs r going to win another championship
To have a chance they need new players

spurs will lose to LA
rockets will beat LA

lol! backboard abuser ahahahahaha.

I wouldn't be talkin if i were you ART.

Rockets < Lakers & Spurs
and
They dont have great luck in the 1st round.

 

[yak pac fatal]

timmy backboardAbuser need to check himself
because there is NO WAY spurs r going to win another championship
To have a chance they need new players

spurs will lose to LA
rockets will beat LA

only rockets will get out the first round is if they trade puss mac.

i think kobe and duncan, maybe garnett will be able to produce solid in their late 30s, what yall think?

 

[Killuminatii 71]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have completed a trade for New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler, an NBA source said Tuesday.

The Hornets had been looking to trade Chandler, who has two more years worth $25.4 million left on his contract, for salary-cap relief. The Thunder give up forwards Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith and the draft rights to DeVon Hardin.

Big contract to the thunder.
Good Trade i guess.


LMAO, Sam Bandwagon Cassel got traded.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran guard Sam Cassell from the Boston Celtics for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2015.

The 39-year-old Cassell hasn’t played this season for the Celtics, who acquired him in early March before their run to the NBA title. He essentially served as another assistant coach this season with Boston, which also sent cash considerations to Sacramento in the trade.

The deal on Tuesday also decreases Boston’s luxury tax obligations for the season.

The Kings, who have the NBA’s worst record at 11-43, didn’t immediately announce whether Cassell would join the team or be released. Sacramento hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Cassell has won three NBA championships during his 16 seasons in the league.

Updated 2 hours, 14 minutes ago

 

[Killuminatii 71]

The New Jersey Nets and Houston Rockets have exchanged trade proposals and continue to talk, according to league sources and sources close to the Nets. One scenario has Carter and Josh Boone going to Houston for Ron Artest, Carl Landry and Luther Head.

But another Texas team remains very much alive in the Carter sweepstakes. The San Antonio Spurs' package for Carter would include Roger Mason Jr., George Hill and Bruce Bowen, the sources said. The Nets would have to make other moves to clear roster room for the additional players they take back.

Nothing is imminent at this point, but the trade deadline is Thursday. Things are expected to heat up before then.

"It's one of those things you can't control," Carter said. "They know how I feel about being here, how I'm happy here, the whole nine [yards].

"If it happens it happens. I do my job regardless."

Carter, who could play one of his last games as a Net here tonight, was the subject of numerous trade rumors over All-Star Weekend. The three Texas teams and Cleveland have shown the most interest in the Nets' best player.

General manager Kiki Vandeweghe has spoken to Carter about what's happening, an indication that something could transpire. The Nets share the same affinity for Carter as he does for them. They don't want to trade him, but if they do, it likely would be for economic reasons first.

The Nets are losing millions and Carter is guaranteed $33.6 million for the next two seasons with a $4.5 million partial guarantee for 2010-11.

Whoa, art. They shoulda never signed artest.
lol, what a waste. They wanna re-unite the cousins.
Just like in toronto.
wack.

ship t-mac's ass out.

 

[yak pac fatal]

rockets=finished

 

[yak pac fatal]

bynum is out another 6-10 weeks

 

[yak pac fatal]

goddamn suns had 81pts in the first half... wtf, where porter at?

spurs/knick game was the one of the worst officiated game ive ever seen

kevin durant is the best scorer in the league, too bad his team is str8 ass

 

[arthurrrr]

rockets=finished
rockets won by liek 24
....
spurs lost by like 10

spurs finished?
so much for ur silly predictions
spurs best record second half?
AHHAAHha
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