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Post by spamdfms101 on Dec 12, 2010 19:33:42 GMT -5
Kniiiickkkkksss! Woooooo! What Amare doing is incredible, 8 straight games with 30 points. And apparently Melo will only sign an extension if hes traded to the knicks. Knicks are back baby!
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Post by BV on Dec 12, 2010 19:36:47 GMT -5
The Hornets scored 23 FIRST HALF POINTS against the Sixers today. It's just getting really embarrassing, after starting out so hot. Them playing like utter sh*t isn't going to help the sale of the team whatsoever. Just a mess of a team right now.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 12, 2010 20:45:57 GMT -5
The Hornets scored 23 FIRST HALF POINTS against the Sixers today. It's just getting really embarrassing, after starting out so hot. Them playing like utter sh*t isn't going to help the sale of the team whatsoever. Just a mess of a team right now. I agree that the Hornets got issues but I'm starting to think the 76ers aren't as bad as I thought. They've played solid at times this year and the other night Iguodala went to the hoop with the game on the line and made it. In general they seem to be a bit more focused. Doug Collins might be starting a turn around for that team but it's a long ways to go. Personally i'd always be looking to move Igoudala if I could get picks and cap relief but his value has gone down.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 12, 2010 21:23:57 GMT -5
sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5912307What's up now? Hide your Gasols, hide your Garnetts... we don't have ex-players acting as General Managers forcing our pieces over, ruining the league, forcing guys like LeBron to Pat Riley... we got under the cap and made some noise and earned it. We've got the players themselves publicly saying they want to play here. What's... up... now? Amare, Felton and maybe Carmelo... that would be nice. Knicks win a championship in the next 5 years, it's gonna be the greatest NBA Championship since the Pistons in 2004.
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Post by T R W on Dec 12, 2010 21:35:52 GMT -5
lol
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Post by KRAYZIE BONE on Dec 12, 2010 23:41:22 GMT -5
spurs. nuff said.
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Post by Nash on Dec 12, 2010 23:58:31 GMT -5
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Post by Quanthor on Dec 13, 2010 0:21:25 GMT -5
I wouldn't trade Melo to NY unless they offer the best deal. Even though he claims he wont sign an extention(you know he wants to) unless it is NY...you'd be surprised what you can get for a 3 month rent-a-player. You know Mark Cuban is always desperate and egotistical enough to think that if Melo was traded to Dallas, he'd be able to coax him to stay.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 13, 2010 4:20:34 GMT -5
Obviously anything can happen but of course I'm gonna have my moment and boast after dude comes out and says that.... I mean come on... we haven't made the playoffs since like 2004.
and yes.. "Spurs, nuf said" I completely agree. That team is awesome.
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Post by njpunk on Dec 14, 2010 11:10:55 GMT -5
Spurs kicking ass with the best record in the NBA..me like.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 14, 2010 17:00:29 GMT -5
I'd really like to see the Knicks beat the Celtics but obviously that's a much better team over there. They have to be an elite team right now, we're just hopeful that at some point we can be.
It would be nice to take it to them and great to win. But what is most important is they do not break their unity and keep playing this well together.
I still can't get over the fact that we have a 39th overall pick at starting SG, a brand new point guard, brand new big man and we're doing this well.
I thought they'd be much improved and maybe even make a little noise in the first round of the playoffs... but not even I could have predicted this recent streak.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 14, 2010 17:09:10 GMT -5
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Post by user9327 on Dec 14, 2010 21:03:29 GMT -5
Bynum looked solid in his return with his 2 blocks to go with 7 points in 12 minutes.
But it was Gasol, who is pushing for a triple double after 3 quarters, who played great.
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Post by instant classic on Dec 14, 2010 21:23:51 GMT -5
kobe went off, had like 16 in the 3rd .. blew the game open .. twitter.com/WojYahooNBArockets get t will nets get sasha lakers get joe smith
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Post by Gore on Dec 14, 2010 22:26:51 GMT -5
I read that Melo to the Nets could happen as early as tomorrow, and JR Smith could be Chicago bound.
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Post by BV on Dec 15, 2010 0:08:35 GMT -5
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Post by Quanthor on Dec 15, 2010 0:17:11 GMT -5
I wonder if that's true?
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Dec 15, 2010 0:52:56 GMT -5
Doesn't look like it's true: From Rotoworld: Denver's Channel 7 kicked off an Internet firestorm when they reported that the Nuggets and Nets "agreed to terms" on a trade for Carmelo Anthony, but those reports have been thoroughly denied by the Nuggets and Anthony, and most reputable NBA insiders are saying there is no such deal in place. Rotoworld contacted Channel 7 for comment and they stood by their report, so it will be interesting to see how they wiggle out of this one. Chances are they won't, and even if there was the framework of a deal discussed, the key piece is Melo's acceptance of an extension which is far from a done deal. Melo will be in uniform when the Nuggets play the Spurs on Thursday. Dec. 15.
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Post by Nash on Dec 15, 2010 1:46:36 GMT -5
Where was Smith to the Bulls reported? And I wish that Melo to the Nets deal was true...that team would be much less stacked then the Knicks will be if he goes there.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 15, 2010 3:02:32 GMT -5
Nets getting those 1st round picks today was a really good trade for them. I mean Vujacic's contract isn't the greatest and they lost Morris who was a pretty decent second year (but apparently they didn't think he was gonna pan out due to attitude and style of play).
That was a good trade for the Nets, Lakers and Rockets. Think about it, the Rockets get Morris who is worth investing in for the rest of the season to see what he's gonna offer, although losing the pick is a bit suspect but I think they have a 1st rounder to spare. The Lakers get rid of their 1st rounder (they are guaranteed to count against the cap and get paid) and get a veteran big man... and the Nets get an experience offensive minded guard and 2 first rounders.
The Nets getting those picks worries me about the Denver/Melo trade because if NJ wants to take their chances on getting him for a few months and gives up massive amounts of picks for him and maybe just Favors... they do lose a tremendous amount that could set them back, but they'd essentially do it for Morris and Favors and their own pick (along with the new ones). Very crafty by NJ.
If Melo really isn't signing anywhere but NYK... that could hurt in the long run, but still NJ at least put themselves in position to lessen the blow if they only get him for 6 months and lose out... give them their credit that's all they could do is put themselves in better position and really only gave up Morris.
I just think with the way Amare has shown to be an elite big man at this point and Felton is playing great, NJ doesn't really have as much to offer Melo in the long run... especially considering their cap would be stretched (Knicks won't in 2 Summers) and there's no other experience playoff player there.
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