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[da r entertainment]

I'm ready for the season to start . Looking forward to all of the games that come on tomorrow night especially the Bulls. I would think the Bullsdidn't have any plans on starting Ben to begin and the injury gave them an excuse.

 

[airjordan jb23]

27 of 30?

*yawn

Pretty surprised Ewing Jr. got waived, especially after that performance he had in the last preseason game. I thought he would provide some good energy off thebench. Especially in Mike D's system.

 

[sohi 23]

I like Ben as a 6th man type of guy more than I do a starter anyway.

Not that he isn't capable of being a starter, because he is.
But I would love to have a player like Gordon coming off the bench for me.

 

[da r entertainment]

Originally Posted by SoHi 23

I like Ben as a 6th man type of guy more than I do a starter anyway.

Not that he isn't capable of being a starter, because he is.
But I would love to have a player like Gordon coming off the bench for me.

True indeed. He's capable of hitting those big shots when needed and pretty much providing a spark off the bench.

 

[japanair21]

I'm cool with 10th..

Can the Celtics repeat? They won't win the East. It's either Orlando, Philly, or Detroit.
Who's going to win the West? Record-wise? Houston. Playoffs? Spurs or Hornets (don't sleep on the Suns to make it to the WCF).
How will the Lakers play together? Pau+Andrew will not mesh well.
How will the Rockets play together? Their defense should be effing nasty.

How will the Blazers do? I say 5-8, anywhere in between, I think they'll have around 50 wins, but real determinant on how well they place is how well therest of the West does.
Is Dwight Horward going to develop some moves anytime soon? I doubt it.
How about the 76ers? Top 3 seed in the East, ECF.
Are the Hornets going to take the #1 seed? One of the top three.
Who's going to be the ROY? Mr. Oden.
Who's going to be the MVP? LeBron, without a doubt.
Which team is going to have a breakout season? Charlotte, Dallas, Portland, NJ (don't sleep on Brook/Yi/Harris/VC).
Which team is going to fall off? Nuggets, they'll fall into mediocrity, and AI will bounce next year, and it's going to be a rough couple years forMelo.
Is D-Wade going to play like he did in the Olympics? Not as well, but he'll be damn good.

 

[sohi 23]

I disagree, I think Pau and Bynum will be fine.

Bynum is one of the few good, true Centers in this league.
Gasol is better at the 4 IMO.

It's a good problem to have though.
And I think Oden would be a lock for ROY, but there's still a huge injury risk with him.

 

[sohi 23]

NBA season officially starts up today

 

[d723]

Can't WAIT!! Go Grizzlies, Bulls!!!


Pooh and Mayo ...

Let's Get It!!!

 

[airjordan1217]

nice nba starts today! Bulls vs Bucks in the opener

 

[jdb1523]

Last year was a great season, I'm anticipating an evenbetter one this season...

GO CAVS

 

[exile on ivy st]

If only that mind-numbingly boring sport known as baseball had ended yesterday . .

OMG how are we gonna be able to stand in the relatively exact sameposition on the field for 95% of the time when it's in this kind of condition!? And what if one of us does have to build up a steady jog, there's noway our cleats could possibly withstand this surface!

 

[dmbrhs]

Welp, time to root for individuals until I can find a team to latch on to.

 

[tupac003]

[h2]Report: Harrington Asks ForTrade[/h2]

Oct 28, 2008 5:11 PM EST

Two NBA sourcesclaim that Al Harrington has asked the Warriors to trade him because he doesn't want to play for coach Don Nelson anymore.

He reportedly wants to be traded as soon as possible, but will not walk out on Golden State, who opens their season on Wednesdaynight.

One source with knowledge of the situation said that Harrington's agent, Dan Fegan, is "actively working to get (Harrington)out of there" and that a few teams already have proposed tentative deals.

Via San Jose Mercury News

Golden State Warriors

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[h2]Oden Hurt In NBA Debut[/h2]
Oct 29, 2008 1:07 AM EST

Greg Oden hashad an NBA debut to forget, spraining his foot during the first half and not returning to the game.

According to Cheryl Miller on TNT, X-Rays came back negative, but Oden will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

Oden was scoreless on 0-for-4 shooting in 13 minutes, but he did have five rebounds.

Via RealGM

Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers

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[h2]Terry: Don't Sleep On TheMavericks[/h2]
Oct 29, 2008 7:58 AM EST

Dallas guardJason Terry is warning people not to sleep on the team this season.

"I can see that they're doubting us and it's been a long time since we've had that doubt about this team and thisorganization," said Terry.

"So I think guys are going to be ready and teams are going to come in kind of like, 'Oh yeah, we ran through the Maverickslast year, they're the same old team,' but it's going to be a big shock to them."

Via Inside Hoops

Dallas Mavericks

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[h2]Williams Will Miss JazzOpener[/h2]
Oct 29, 2008 4:57 AM EST

Jazz GM KevinO'Connor confirmed to Deseret News columnist Tim Buckley on Tuesday that Deron Williams will not be in uniform when Utah opens their season onWednesday.

"He's done everything humanly possible to get ready," O'Connor said today. "He's just not ready togo."

O'Connor also said Williams is "doubtful" for the Jazz's game Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Via Deseret News

Utah Jazz

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[h2]Curry To Be Traded?[/h2]
Oct 28, 2008 4:44 PM EST

Frank Isola ofthe New York Daily News predicts that the Knicks will trade Eddy Curry this season.

Mike D'Antoni told the media that Curry will not be in the rotation when the season starts. Curry was "surprised andupset" when reporters informed him of the coach's decision.

Rookie Danilo Gallinari, who did not play in the pre-season due to a back injury, will be part of D'Antoni's regular rotationand is expected to get minutes in the opener. Malik Rose and Stephon Marbury are also expected to play Wednesday.

Via New York Daily News

New York Knicks,Miami Heat

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[h2]Shaq: I'm Still NBA'sBest Big Man[/h2]
Oct 28, 2008 4:40 PM EST

Suns'center Shaquille O'Neal still believes that he is the NBA's best big man.

"Because I've done the most," O'Neal said. "I'm not worried about guys winning dunk contests and doingstuff like that. You still have to outdo the shogun to become the shogun. When I leave, it'll be because my time is up, not because someone is outplayingme or someone has done more than me. The only one who has even done close, and I don't really consider him a center, is Mr. (Tim) Duncan. Any other center,the things that they have done, I invented."

O'Neal is entering his seventeenth season in the league.

"I just try to pace myself every 20 games," O'Neal, 36, said. "When I was younger, I had a different mentality, soI really haven't mastered the mentality of being an old guy yet."

Via Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns

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[h2]LakersExercise Option On Farmar, Bynum Still Waiting[/h2]
Oct 28, 2008 4:35 PM EST

The Lakersexercised the fourth-year option on the contract of guard Jordan Farmar on Monday, but center Andrew Bynum is still without an extension as Friday'sdeadline approaches.

Bynum, who will make $2.8 million this season in the final year of his contract, is reportedly looking to sign a five-year extensionworth approximately $85 million.

The Lakers haven't moved on any sort of extension even though the deadline is Friday, according to Bynum's agent.

"Whatever happens, happens," agent David Lee said.

Via Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers

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[h2]Iverson Says He's ReadyFor Opener[/h2]
Oct 28, 2008 10:13 AM EST

Nuggets'guard Allen Iverson has declared himself ready for the team's opener against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Iverson said on Monday that the ankle that has been bothering him is no longer an issue.

"Oh, no, I don't worry about that," Iverson said. "That's what I do best, is play offense. So I feel like itwill come. My jump shot is not where I want it to be, but every aspect of my game, as far as everything else, I'm happy with it. I'm able to get to thebasket. I'm able to finish at the basket. I'm able to move my feet on defense and get in the passing lane and get steals like I usually do. Just theoffensive rhythm is not there. And that's just from not playing."

Via Denver Post

Denver Nuggets

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[h2]Monta Ellis Plans To FileAppeal[/h2]
Oct 28, 2008 10:10 AM EST

Monta Ellisspoke out for the first time on Monday since the Warriors suspended him thirty games for injuring his ankle in a moped accident.

"While management and I do not agree on their actions, I want to be clear that my injury is based on my mistake injudgment," Ellis said in a statement released by his agent, Jeff Fried, "and I always accept responsibility for my actions."

Ellis won't accept the fact that his punishment is being left open-ended. He will file a grievance next week addressing the GoldenState's ability to punish him twice for the same offense.

Team president Robert Rowell left room for more penalties after the suspension - such as the termination of Ellis' contract -should he not regain his previous form after rehab.

"I am working very hard to get back on the court and help my teammates and coaches win many games and recreate the playoffatmosphere of 2007," Ellis said in his statement. "We were as excited on the court as the fans in the stands, and I will continue to work hard tomake you proud of the Warriors."

Via San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors

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[Bonafide]

What kind of offers has GS been getting for harrington?

 

[kobekid24]

MVP: Chris Paul
DPOY: Dwight Howard
COY: Rick Adelman
MIP: Al Thorton
ROY: Derrick Rose
6MOY: Rudy Fernandez

 

[jpzx]

Shaq beingso humble

MVP: Lebron James
DPOY: Bruce Bowen
COY: Rick Carlisle
MIP: Al Thornton
ROY: OJ Mayo
6MOY: Rashad McCants

 

[denverairforce]

MVP: CP
DPOY: Ron Ron
MIP: I hope JR Smith! He could possibly get 6th man too, if George keeps him coming off the bench like I expect.
ROY: Rose
West Champs: Hornets
East Champs: Pistons or Celtics



West Standings (should be about the same as last year):

1) Hornets
2) Lakers
3) Jazz
4) Spurs
5) Rockets
6) Suns
7) Mavs

Nuggets (I mean, who are we competing with for this spot? Blazers (41-41 last year)? Clippers (23-59 last year)?)


East Standings (Wizards out, Heat back in):

1) Pistons
2) Celtics
3) Cavs
4) Magic
5) 76ers
6) Raptors
7) Hawks

Heat

NBA Champions: New Orleans Hornets


I think it's funny how much hate the Nuggets get. Everybody thinks that losing Camby means we're worse, but most people who pay attention to theNuggets thinks it actually makes us better. Losing Camby forces the team members to pick up a better defensive strategy other than just letting the big manclean up. The team has responded well in training camp, pre-season, and in their first game of the season in terms of picking up on the rotations, playingbetter man to man, and just being more aware. With our new role players coming off the bench, we look better defensively than we ever have. Balkman (ThanksNY!), Andersen, JR, these guys hustle and play pretty solid D (JR looks good defensively so far). Plus JR is a killer off the bench, and he allows us to keep alegit scoring threat on the floor all 48 minutes of the game. The biggest ? marks are: Nene - can he stay healthy and out of foul trouble? AI: When will he betraded? Or will he just play through the season and retire? Either way, 20 mil off the books gives us some room to find a legitimate point guard and some moredepth in the front court. PG: Anthony Carter just sucks. There's no way he can be our starting PG and play 35 minutes a game all season again. If Atkinsrecovers, maybe he'll be better, but who knows. Right now, the best option is looking to be AI/JR starting back court, but Karl loves Carter and he willlikely continue his horrendous play, taking horrible pull up jumpers on transition, commiting stupid fouls and head scratching turnovers, etc.

All in all, we could fall flat on our face this season but we can also win 50 games again. People are quick to count us out, but that's because they listento the media and see maybe 3-5 Nuggets games a year.

 

[sohi 23]

Enough of the predictions, let's get to talking about the NBA

Jason Thompson in Sacramento

 

[kiddin like jason]

J.J. Redick trying to guard Juice.

 

[sohi 23]

Review for the day:

My man Rudy Gay came through with the buzzer beater

Tyrus Thomas:

Come on son. 2/17?!? Not a good day to say the least.
D-Wade was beasting today. 20 points and 8 assists in only 27 mins.
Jose Calderon, 13 assists.
I think AI is going to be traded at the deadline, it'll be interesting to see what happens because there's no way he's going to be a Nugget nextyear.


Rookie Watch:
Jason Thompson from rider. The most underrated player from the draft.

10 points, 7 boards in only 19 mins. today (He put up 18 and 10 in 22 mins. the other day)
D Rose: 18 points, only 1 assist though
Beasely: 17 and 9 boards in 27 mins.
OJ: 17 points and 6 boards. Only 3 points in the 2nd half though.

 

[sohi 23]

CDR look pretty good up in NJ.

What the hell is wrong with Dallas's court?

I <3 NBA League Pass

 

[sohi 23]

Pacers sticking it to the Celtics

Danny Granger is going to be an all-star this year.

 

[sohi 23]

Brook Lopez looks pretty good as well.

Anyone else think Jason Thompson is going to win ROY?
He needs more minutes though.

 

[allen3xis]

Originally Posted by SoHi 23

Brook Lopez looks pretty good as well.

Anyone else think Jason Thompson is going to win ROY?
He needs more minutes though.

check the rookie post

...we're thinking a like

 

[sohi 23]

Originally Posted by allen3xis

Originally Posted by SoHi 23

Brook Lopez looks pretty good as well.

Anyone else think Jason Thompson is going to win ROY?
He needs more minutes though.

check the rookie post

...we're thinking a like

Jason Thompson needs more minutes. Like 30 a night.

Want a ROY darkhorse, there he is.
He's on my fantasy squad too

10 points in 13 mins today.

Sacramento is terrible tough.
It's the 4th quarter and the leading rebounder is JT with 4

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