NBA V, I think...Dirk/Deron/D12, etc...
by scoop16 on Dec 14, 2011 11:15 PM CST
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Danke Schoen, Darling, Danke Schoen.
Thank you for all the joy and pain.
Picture shows, second balcony, was the place we'd meet,
Second seat, go Dutch treat, you were sweet.
Danke Schoen, Darling, Danke Schoen.
Save those lies, Darling don't explain.
I recall, Central Park in fall.
How you tore your dress, what a mess, I confess.
That's not all.
Danke Schoen, Darling, Danke Schoen.
Thank you for walks down Lover's Lane.
I can see, hearts carved on a tree.
Letters inter-twined, for all time, yours and mine, that wasfine.
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I can't not think of ferris when I hear this
Please tell me where I said I would not have sex with her. I dare you. - Loblaw
by Chrom on Dec 14, 2011 11:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
did you put it on your phone?
Please tell me where I said I would not have sex with her. I dare you. - Loblaw
by Chrom on Dec 14, 2011 11:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
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EricPincus Eric Pincus
Chris Kaman for being traded – extra $1.9 mil – forgot to ask him about that . . . trade kicked
Grantland had a decent take on the trend of NBA guys dressing nerdy.
I love the trend in general, but while I liked Kanye’s backpack thing, I don’t like the newer backpack style much.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Dec 15, 2011 11:43 AM CST up reply actions
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http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7346656/the-rise-nba-nerd
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Dec 15, 2011 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
Yep
Already listened to it.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Dec 16, 2011 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
This is going to be fun
CharleeRedz13 Delonte West
Is them joints in season…in d DMV…we do the blue crabs….but them crawfish be aight Jo..
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West, Stevenson, Odom, Dirk, Marion/Haywood would be interesting to watch.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 14, 2011 11:43 PM CST up reply actions
DelMarVa!
Northern Virginia's all time world champion Rangers fan of all time and all of Northern Virginia, and the rest of Virginia too. Mayor of Greatestfanville, Virginia.
Adam J Morris, halfassedly pretending to be interested in my thoughts, goals, and overall self esteem since late 2005.
by Brian Thomas on Dec 16, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
I love this man
Corporal Clinton Copeland said West was speeding and cut off a police cruiser while riding on his three-wheeled 2009 Can-Am Spyder motorcycle.
After being stopped West informed police he was carrying a gun in his waistband, which was a 9mm Beretta. Police also found a Ruger .357 strapped to his leg and a shotgun inside a guitar case that was slung over his back. West was traveling alone.
Northern Virginia's all time world champion Rangers fan of all time and all of Northern Virginia, and the rest of Virginia too. Mayor of Greatestfanville, Virginia.
Adam J Morris, halfassedly pretending to be interested in my thoughts, goals, and overall self esteem since late 2005.
by Brian Thomas on Dec 16, 2011 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
Nice to see their former coach believe in them like this
JerryZgoda
ESPN’s K Rambis analyzing CP3 deal: “And we can’t forget that 1st rd pick from Minnesota that you know is going to be a lottery pick.”
JJ will lead them to the 8 seed!
I can't stand people who are intolerant of other people's taste in music or people who like Nickelback.
by jonas m. on Dec 15, 2011 4:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah... it'll be fun to watch.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Do you think, with 12 players, we should go
PG, SG, G, G, SF, PF, F, F, C, C, UTIL
or
PG, SG, G, G, SF, PF, F, F, C, UTIL
or
PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, UTIL, UTIL
or
PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, UTIL
YES THEY COULD ADAM GOOD IDEA
Adam J. Morris @lonestarball Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Didn’t the Mavs get a big trade exception in the Brewer/Rudy deal? Could Dallas use that to get Kaman from the Hornets?
Cray
tomhaberstroh
Um, Paul George grew two inches in the offseason, now stands 6-foot-10 apparently. — indy.st/seg1la #whut
That didn't take long
TheRocketGuy
Vince Carter already out of practice with knee tendinitis…expect DeShawn Stevenson back in Dallas before too long..
We're talking about practice.
Not a game, not a game, not a game…..
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Dec 15, 2011 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
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Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 16, 2011 7:56 AM CST up reply actions
I think all of the posturing by Orlando and the "serious" discussions they had with the Nets
were all to push the Lakers into including Bynum and Gasol in a trade for Dwight. I think it’s only a matter of time before LA relents.
by behindthebag on Dec 15, 2011 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure if Orlando would include Nelson, but maybe Duhon?
Lakers maybe call the Twolves and ask about Ridnour.
by behindthebag on Dec 15, 2011 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
The Blazers have decided to use the amnesty clause on Brandon Roy, league sources told Y! Sports.
makes sense
@sam_amick: Jamal Crawford has chosen Portland, according to two sources
by behindthebag on Dec 15, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
is it?
I feel like Crawford is a better fit on a fast paced team, a run and gun type squad.
Also, now that he’s north of 30, I don’t think he’s going to be all that great anymore. Volume shooters who don’t help much on D tend to become less than useful quickly.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 16, 2011 7:42 AM CST up reply actions
if you say so
Felton, Wallace and Aldridge are pretty capable scorers.
Maybe they’ll play a more up tempo style this season. They probably should, with Felton and Wallace in the fold and Roy retired.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 16, 2011 8:53 AM CST up reply actions
NBA thread IV was much better than this one.
I blame scoop.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Preseason in two days.
Things probably had to quiet down at some point.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Pull yourself togethe.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Dec 15, 2011 5:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Ouch
IamaGM IamaGM.com
A-Oh: FIBA doesn’t give clearance to Bismack Biyombo to join Bobcats dlvr.it/10hWBj
on Delonte West
"Listen, I like milk drinkers, but I don’t like too many milk drinkers," Carlisle said. "We need guys that are edgy, that bring attitude."
for a second
i thought this was something west said
by studcrackers on Dec 15, 2011 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
heh
not surreal enough, too coherent
Not having
seen delonte west play in like 2 years and not remembering much about him before that, how good is he at running an offense, moving without ball? How is his handle, his first step, breaking down his man and getting to the cup, keeping his dribble? Someone catch me up to speed on his game and what he brings and doesn’t bring to the table (for this team).
Is he a capable defender against
big guards? Stevenson has about 25 pounds on him in the regard…
probably better vs the smaller guards
at least better than anyone was on our team last year
by studcrackers on Dec 15, 2011 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
He has a very good reputation as a defender.
I don’t see him guarding a ton of big guards very well. But he does have long arms and will definitely compete and not back down.
He’s more of a combo guard than a true point, so his offense running will look a lot different than Kidd’s, just like JJ last year was a big change of pace.
Honestly I’d say the best description of him is that he’s solid in pretty much everything, great at nothing.
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IamaGM IamaGM.com
Stephen A. Smith claims Kobe Bryant is livid, predicts he will demand a trade dlvr.it/10hbS0
What teams could possibly trade for his contract?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
That what I meant.
He’s virtually untradeable despite being “Kobe”.
I hope he does demand one too. Would be fun to see that circus play out.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
He'd probably demand a trade to the Clippers.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
he has to restructure
if hes traded
then again, does he have no trade clause? maybe they can trade him to a shit team
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 16, 2011 7:58 AM CST up reply actions
yea
kobe and dirk are the only players w/no trade clauses, kobe will insist on going to a contender. only problem is w/him taking up almost half a teams cap you’re not going to give him up and get good value for him most likely
by studcrackers on Dec 18, 2011 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
lol
ChrisKaman
I feel like my girlfriend broke up with me, but I still want to be friends because I really like her family
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Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Josh Howard has agreed to terms with Utah, source says
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Josh Howard in SLC... sounds like a blast.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
What's the point?
IamaGM IamaGM.com
Kings make formal offer to Andrei Kirilenko dlvr.it/10jLK7
Que sera, sera.
Blame Stern
They should’ve never lost that series to the Lakers. Funny how the course of two franchises changed after that
Dallas Stars Examiner
used to be under name hinduplaya
do not understand
Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson points out that Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion were never known as defensive stoppers until the Mavs’ title run.
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That, Nelson said, is a credit to Carlisle. That’s why Nelson thinks the Mavs will still be a stingy defensive team with Brendan Haywood as the Mavs’ only true big man.
Weird logic, there. And maybe Marion was underrated on D because he played on so many high scoring teams in Phoenix, but Jason Kidd was 1st team All Defense four times.
It’s going to be interesting to see how Dallas matches up with big teams like the Lakers, Grizzlies, etc. but there are fewer big post scorers these days.
I thought of both of them as strong defensive players before their time here.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Before their time here, sure.
But going into last season, they seemed to have lost some of the speed necessary to be a good defender.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Dec 16, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
nah
marion was really good last season too
by studcrackers on Dec 18, 2011 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
Meh.
I disagree on both counts. Marion has always been a great defender. People didn’t think of him that way because of who he played for.
And Kidd…Kidd is widely considered one of the most dominant defensive guards in the history of the league. Just a really confusing statement from Donnie.
Maybe he meant that Kidd’s defensive reputation had slipped. It definitely had. But during his prime? Please.
I think it was more the quickness aspect
There were serious concerns whether he would be able to keep up with all the young, quick PGs in the league
Man, I hope Kobe is healthy this year, he is going to be a man possessed.
TMZ is reporting that Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, has filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Nooooooooooo pre nup
lol
First they took Odom away from him. Now, he’ll lose somewhere north of $150M.
Is there a U.S. state
where it’s safe for a guy to get married?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Dec 16, 2011 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
*or if there is a possibility.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 19, 2011 7:28 AM CST up reply actions
Dude has some handles and is lightning quick.
Blew by his guy and finished more than once. I got my eye on him on Sunday. Tiny as hell tho
We'll see
a little more under control going to the basket than JJ.. But again, it was a scrimmage. Wright looked good when he was out there too.
Holy crap, that's awful.
Johnson said his starting lineup will consist of [Damion] James at small forward, Shelden Williams at power forward, Brook Lopez at center, Anthony Morrow at shooting guard and Deron Williams at point guard on Saturday.
forgot they were going to
the old school bullets look, good for them, since the name change theyve had some shitty jerseys
by studcrackers on Dec 18, 2011 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
Did the Cavs have these uni's last year?
They’re horrible. They look like the Gophers.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Charlie Villanueva creeps me out.
I don’t care if that makes me a bad person.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Keep sweat out of your eyes.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Did ya'll hear the open for The Hardline a.k.a Followill and Rhadigan?
Absolute greatness. Rhadigan showing a lot of humility.
Indeed.
noamschiller Noam Schiller
Every single play that doesn’t end in a Jan Vesely alley-oop is a complete and utter waste. This includes the Pacers-Bulls game.
uhhh
Lopez_Nuggets Aaron J. Lopez
Some final stats from #Nuggets scrimmage: Rudy 20 pts, 10 asst; Kosta 24 pts, 8 reb; Gallo 14 pts, 10 reb; Mozgov 18 pts, 8 reb.
shit
although it looks like no defense was played with Koufos getting 24. Damn your #want level, Rudy.
So this Jeff Green thing
just signed a contract and might be out for the season with a “mysterious condition”. Hope he’s alright.
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WojYahooNBA
After an aortic aneurysm was discovered, forward Jeff Green will have surgery and miss the 2011-’12 season, Celtics say.
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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Troy Murphy has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Lakers, league source tells Y! Sports.
He has quite the task
in front of him in cleaning up their messes. Probably will hinge a lot on the guards?
by Brett Perryman on Dec 17, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
talkhoops Zach Harper
It’s just a preseason game but Love is on another level right now. He’s reacting perfectly to everything on offense. Defense looks solid too
How did Williams look?
They might be an 8 seed type if Rubio is for real. And if Beasley keeps his head on somewhat straight.
Que sera, sera.
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IamaGM IamaGM.com
Houston Chronicle has sources saying David Stern “flatout lied” about the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers dlvr.it/110YFZ
I for one am completely shocked
that David Stern would be less than forthright about anything. What precedent is there for this?
by Brett Perryman on Dec 17, 2011 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
Warriors broadcast didn't know they were on the air
went on for a while and ended with them saying something about Obama before it cut off.
Ah I forgot about NBATV
Don’t know why a search didn’t bring it up.
Don’t really care about this one but I’ll catch some other matchups on there then.. cool.
He can still score.
I haven’t been paying close enough attention to see what kind of liability he is on defense. That range knows no limits, though.
Que sera, sera.
if motivated
he can play well. and he’s got lots of toys with him to play with
by studcrackers on Dec 18, 2011 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
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IamaGM IamaGM.com
Kenyon Martin could become an NBA free agent as Xinjiang seriously considering cutting him dlvr.it/115zkK
Que sera, sera.
Time for another Darvish Night Watch? heh
jonmorosi Jon Morosi
It’s coming up on 8 a.m. Monday in Tokyo. Are there any revelations forthcoming about Yu Darvish? #BlueJays #Rangers #StayTuned
"...Ron Washington is the Les Miles of MLB." - AJM
This thread for the game or is there a chat?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
O/U on VC dunk contest highlights shown during the game?
I’ll say 1.5
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Odom, VC and West look soooooo weird in Mavs jerseys
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Less West
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Vinsanity!
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I'm going to enjoy watching Odom this year.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I'm going to hate watching West this year.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Why did the Lakers gift us Odom again?
What were they trying to do? Just respect his trade demand after the league screwed up CP3?
I heard Cuban say on the Ticket that it was a take it or leave it deal.
Had to decide that night.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
heh
I didn’t recognize Marion until his
mavs team looks weird lol
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
No, I'm able to watch it on TXA21.
Didn’t know if Jon used streams or has some fancy Australian tv package.
i know he hasn't had much practice time w/ the team but he looks turrible so far
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
heh its awful
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
Is West better
running half court sets or on the break – he looks shaky on both tonight. I haven’t seen him much….
VC
4 touches 4 shots
West looks pretty good defensively
he pesky
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
My brain is trying to understand why Dampier handles the ball and shoots so much.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Mahimi!
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
we have a Roddy sighting !
man can he jump
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
what is this passing by VC?
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
I want Randle to show us something
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I didn't see Iverson's jersey in his hand...
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Preseason games don't attract the type of NBA groupie talent a regular season game does.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Early review...
Love Odom
Hate West
Love/Hate Carter
Hope Mahimi, DoJo and Roddy can give quality minutes this year.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I'm prepared to call the season a bust if we lose this preseason game.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Dirk sitting out this game.
Clearly an indicator of how little #want the guy has.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
I think half of a preseason game is enough to draw all the conclusions I need to.
[I’m kidding]
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
No market.
MrMichaelLee
Nick Young has decided to accept his 1-year, $3.7 million qualifying offer from #wizards, sources say: wapo.st/uVUUJT
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AP The Associated Press
BREAKING NEWS: North Korea says supreme leader Kim Jong Il has died
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
Third son.
His second (the previous heir apparent) was removed from his position as successor because he tried to visit Disneyland in Japan.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
KJU is reputed to be even more unstable than his father. This should be...fun.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
yup
BreakingNews Breaking News
S. Korean military declares emergency alert following death of Kim Jong-il-@YonhapNews
Que sera, sera.
Come on, guys!
It’s a peace-loving worker’s paradise!
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Not sure how they looked on tv
but live: Carter looked old and not good, Roddy looked springy again and Khloe looked manbearpiggish.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 18, 2011 10:02 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
thought Carter looked fine
he attacked a lot, got to the basket. I was worried after his stint in Phoenix that he had become just a jumpshooter, but tonight anyway he didn’t settle.
His outstanding turnover and assist rates are often overlooked aspects of his skillset. If he’s driving to the basket, that can be a dimension Dallas hasn’t had in a long time.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 18, 2011 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
He went to the basket consistently
and shot 4-11 with two FT attempts. That is indicative of how much explosiveness he had. His -21 in 19 minutes was also pretty remarkable. I agree with you about his intent, though.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 18, 2011 11:52 PM CST up reply actions
the shooting percentage doesn't really matter to me right now
I’ve watched several preseason games so far(basketball deprivation syndrome), and a lot of teams are clearly very rusty on jumpshots.
All four of Carter’s jumpers from 15 feet and out were missed, including some open shots he just flat out bricked. I expect that will change when he’s in midseason form. Everything else he took was right at the right at the rim, and even if he’s lost a little bit of his finishing ability, I’m happy with that shot distribution.
It looked like Carter was motivated. Say what you will about the man, but the version that actually gives a crap is pretty good. Given that the three other guys in the starting lineup are going to be Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion and Brendan Haywood, a guy who can actually attack the defense would be huge.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 19, 2011 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
and was terrible as well
not that it means anything. I do hope they’re in somewhat decent shape, though. OKC looked physically and emotionally ready for the season.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 19, 2011 1:21 AM CST up reply actions
I had the same reactions
Carter looks huge. Roddy was efficiently good, and DoJo looks like he should start over Carter.
the thing that spooked me
the most about carter is that he shot the ball every time he touched it. Hopefully we get to see a little more of his reputed court vision and passing skill once the offense gets settled in the coming weeks.
Does it hurt?
SkinWade
Heard something tonight about Coach Ortegel that will make Mavericks fans very happy #detailscomingsoon
He was at the AAC celebration
after the parade and was kind of in the middle of things, could definitely see that.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 18, 2011 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
who?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 19, 2011 7:32 AM CST up reply actions
Dojo/Roddy looked great
With the condensed schedule and age of the roster, I think there will be a few injuries and “rest days” here and there. Having Roddy and Dojo as the 5th and 6th guards on the team could be vital.
I think those two are going to get chances.
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IamaGM IamaGM.com
Knicks increase wheelchair-accessible courtside seats from $300 to $2850 dlvr.it/11CNSk
Damn. He makes 2 mil this season. MJ's got him probably.
The Associated Press reports that Bismack Biyombo, the No. 7 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has paid his $1.5 million buy-out with Spanish club Fuenlabrada, meaning the Congolese big man is free to join the Charlotte Bobcats in time for the 2011-12 season.
Someone I've always been intrigued by...
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
ESPN web link to Mavs’ forthcoming signing of shotblocker Sean Williams: es.pn/vBerev
Hope they come back for him
The Mavericks, sources said, initially pursued veteran big man Joel Przybilla for the role along with the Los Angeles Clippers and other teams. Przybilla, though, is taking his time to choose his next team after a variety of knee troubles. With no true center behind Brendan Haywood and the still-developing Ian Mahinmi, Dallas wanted to move faster.
he looked pretty awful coming back last year
I am skeptical he has value left as an NBA player. Even the shot-blocking appeared absent from his repertoire.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 19, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
We’ll see but I’m pretty skeptical. I wasn’t too fired up about that prospect.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 19, 2011 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
Depends on if the medicals check out
he was shut down after five games with the Bobcats to do more work on his knee. If he’s healthy, he’s be a nice get on defense.
Ready for the draft tonight.
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"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Pretty much.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Love won't make it past me if he's available...
No matter where I pick.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
We don't find out draft order until the draft lobby opens up right?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I always want a top pick...
The truly elite players are there and you can get good value as it goes.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
After making my spreadsheet
And weighting the players on the various categories… it amazes me how few high quality SG there are.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Prokhorov
RT @SportandoBasket: Source confirms Andrei Kirilenko on his way to leave CSKA Moscow and join New Jersey Nets to sign multi-year deal
Hard to say no when you want your family to live.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Not like this though
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Dec 19, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Fuck you.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I benched him for Felix.
Since Murray was out and I thought he could have a big day vs TB. I was kinda right…
If I’d have played him I’d only be down by 4 points with Akers and Pitt Def left…
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
This is why I like only having 2 RBs on my roster. No decision to make.
I picked up both off the wire a few weeks ago… Spiller and Hillis. Also started Fasano and D. Thomas… making 4 starters I picked up off waivers in the last couple of weeks. I’m rolling with them the rest of the way too.
They're making the playoffs.
ESPNSteinLine
Just going up on ESPN online: Sources say Nuggets and restricted free agent Arron Afflalo agree to five-year deal in excess of $43 million
Que?
it’s a solid move. Hence the playoff proclamation. Does leave them little room to lock up Gallo or Lawson though.
Oh I thought you were being sarcastic.
There have been people on here talking about how overrated he is
I tuned out
this is cray. And it looked like he got dinged earlier
MFollowill
I dont understand why Kobe came back in this game w/ the Lakers down 25 & around 7 mins to go. Does he need the work that badly?
No Phil, no Lamar, divorce....
He’s gonna do whatever he wants, full-on honey badger mode. And not in a good way, it’s gonna be a mess if they struggle.
Que sera, sera.
He's going to murder him
KevinDing
Mike Brown: “Defensively, Kobe was just as guilty as everybody else.”
he's not as good as he's being paid now
Not yet, anyway.
He’s pretty insanely athletic, though. I like him a lot, but there is the lingering doubt that his BBIQ will ever let him play up to his potential(seconds before the crazy dunk he had an awful goaltending after a foul on a Kobe drive).
by Alan Smithee on Dec 20, 2011 2:43 AM CST up reply actions
He could be Tyson Chandler without injury concerns if it all plays out well.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
If only he played this well when he was at A&M
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used to be under name hinduplaya
billups and butler
will work great as spot up shooters in that starting lineup, with all the Paul/Griffin pick and rolls. And then they’ll bring Mo Williams off the bench.
I don’t want to get too carried away…but a part of me thinks very suddenly the Clippers and Thunder are the class of the West. Not sold on the Grizzlies but maybe they’ll be there too.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 20, 2011 2:49 AM CST up reply actions
The horror
RT @richarddeitsch: ESPN/ABC has a new NBA pregame show cast: Jon Barry, Broussard, Magic and Wilbon.
Hollinger's top 8.
1. OKC
2. DEN
3. SA
4. LAC
5. LAL
6. DAL
7. POR
8. MEM
Excerpt:
Obviously, a Kidd-Carter-Terry backcourt raises some major age questions, especially given the punishing schedule this season. Between that and the fact that Brendan Haywood is their only center, you could have made a case for Dallas missing the playoffs entirely — except for two talent infusions to last season’s group. The first is Rodrigue Beaubois’ return after an injury-plagued 2010-11, which should provide some scoring punch when the veterans’ legs are dead. The second comes via the gifting of Lamar Odom from the Lakers.
With Dallas I'm far more concerned about the new pieces
and how long it will take Rick to figure out a rotation with so many strange fits.
Hollinger has been beating the age drum against the Mavs for five years now. I guess he’ll just keep doing it until he gets it right.
Oh look it's you.
Adding fuck-all to the discussion, as usual.
The Spurs, from what I see, fit their main rotation from Ginobili, who is 34; Duncan, who is 35; Parker, who is 29; Jefferson, who is 31; Bonner, who is 31. If someone’s going to be unimpressed by the Mavs on account of their age, the Spurs are placing a lot on those five guys. Yeah, Blair is 22, Leonard is 20, Neal is 27 and Splitter is 26. But I doubt playing them enough to keep the age of the first five from being a concern, would make the Spurs a 3 seed.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Looks like they won't amnesty him.
Nevertheless Hollinger floating over the Spurs’ age issues in anointing them #3 is bizarre, unless he really really likes himself some Kawhi Leonard and DeJuan Blair.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Kawhi Leonard
is good, I think.
"There's a larger issue at play here: There is a big social stigma in this country against lazy, self-centered assholes." - The Onion, Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit?
I can't believe Parker is still only 29.
So much mileage on those legs.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
They'll win more games and be competitive against most teams
but they won’t be in contention for a playoff spot yet.
lol @ SA at 3 and Memphis at 8.
Funny fellow.
by behindthebag on Dec 20, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
SA was the #1 seed last year.
I don’t really see why it’s that much of a stretch.
I wouldn’t put them there, but I don’t see why it’s laughable.
Denver at 2 is laughable.
Duncan is on his last leg and Ginobili is soon to be 34 and about to play 66 games in 120-130 days.
They did not address the need at C and even lost McDyess. I’m not sold on Splitter either. I don’t see them being a top 4 team this year especially with the compressed schedule.
by behindthebag on Dec 20, 2011 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
The long summer
has really helped TD. Given the schedule, Pop will have to be as cautious as ever with minutes, but the Spurs’ long-time experience of playing together (while other teams’ key players are getting used to each other) will actually be a big plus. The Spurs will be right there in the end.
I see Portland, Utah, GS, and Houston battling for the 7th and 8th seed
Along with one of those other 7.. because you know a key injury will strike one of them.
The big thing that worries me with them is big quality beyond LaMarcus.
Not sure how Camby will hold up with the tight schedule.
Rough start for the Lakers and Celtics so far. Doc-
SherrodbCSN
“I’m concerned; I’m not concerned long-term; but I am concerned short term.”- #Celtics Doc Rivers on Paul Pierce’s right heel injury.
any recs
on the best way to find the Mavs 2011 playoff games archived online anywhere?
iTunes is obviously the easiest option
but you can’t get all of the Portland series, and I think one of the Lakers games is missing. The picture quality on the HD files is good, though.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
cool
I didn’t realize they were on Itunes
yeah
I’ve always streamed stuff rather than downloaded so I’m a torrent newbie andI’ve got to figure out a way to mask downloads from my ISP
Really think this interview is going to take Sb Nation over the top, you guys.
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whoa re you interviewing?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 21, 2011 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Who do you think had the best draft?
looking at the rosters right now and Kangarooville looks pretty good.
RASHARD LEWIS WILL BOUNCE BACK AND PRODUCE TOP TWENTY NUMBERS
LIKE HE DID THREE SEASONS AGO
SO WILL BARON DAVIS
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
And yet
you guys gave me hell because I didn’t like swapping him and Brewer for Vince. Homers!
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
I like swapping Vince for Brewer.
I like letting Roddy and Dojo play. There’s value in developing those assets.
I like letting Roddy play
undecided about Dominique still, but it’s immaterial to my point anyway. Vince replaces Rudy in the rotation. The addition of West is what will cost those two minutes more than anything else.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
Vince isn't strictly a SG, though. He's your backup SF.
If Rudy was a SG/SF type, he would probably still be here.
I love Rudy
just thought it was an overreaction and I took issue with the Deron part of the post more than Rudy.
I even said on the regional site that I wanted Rudy to be the starting two guard this season and was surprised they traded him.
Deron was a whole other thing, as was the Chandler decision
And I’m not sure how it could be an overreaction when all I said was that I was underwhelmed by the moves/additions outside of bringing in Odom. Saying you’re underwhelmed by adding Vince and selling off Rudy/Brewer sure didn’t seem controversial when I typed it, but it was in this environment.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
Rudy
was apparently whining behind the scenes before even getting to Dallas about the prospects of having to compete for minutes and not having a defined role.
I don’t care how well he does in Denver, that kind of attitude just won’t work with Carlisle.
Yeah
I have to think that entered into the situation and they really should have been straight on that before they traded for him in the first place. Of course, the response to that is that he probably wasn’t complaining until Carter was signed. It’s hard to know with his weird, moody personality, but the impression I got was that he was excited about things up to that point.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
But even if they don’t sign Carter, what are the odds that Rudy spends the whole year starting or getting the same minute distribution?
When they traded for him I hoped that he would recognize how much better our system would fit him and stop being so hung up on his “role”, and I can only assume the Mavs did as well. But apparently that wasn’t the case.
Monta's in trouble.
SpearsNBAYahoo
Boltuch accuses Ellis of sending “dozens of pictures” of “flagrant sexual contact” to an then-Warriors female employee from Nov. ‘10-Jan.’11
Hmm.
EKS_MavsNBA
Probable starters tonight: J-Kidd, DOMINIQUE JONES, Shawn Marion, Dirk and Brendan Haywood.
That's just
another FSN Southwest crew, right?
by Brett Perryman on Dec 20, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
good dude
wish him luck
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 21, 2011 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
Season over.
timkawakami
Curry hurt his right ankle—the one that was surgically repaired last May. Had to be helped off the court.
I think I'm playing Longhorn this week right?
He’s going to get crushed.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Streaming NY/NJ
They need to roll with Melo at point forward. He’s looking good. Brook Lopez is not.
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After preseason
A rough, probably wrong guess at what minute allocation might look like. Assuming that with a condensed schedule Carlisle will try to dial down most of the old guys’ minutes:
PG Kidd 20-West 13-Beaubois 10-Jones 5
SG Carter 10-Terry 28-Beaubois 5-Jones 5
SF Marion 24-Carter 16-Kidd 8
PF Nowitzki 26-Odom 14-Marion 4-Wright 4
C Haywood 20-Odom 16-Dirk 6-Wright 6
So you have Dirk 32, Odom 30, Kidd 28, Marion 28, Terry 28, Carter 26, Haywood 20, Roddy 15, West 13, Jones 10, Wright 10.
I thought Haywood looked pretty bad in the two games. Unless he starts dominating on defense, I fear he’s such an offensive liability that Carlisle is going to go to smallball lineups a lot.
My one big guess here is that Wright is going to steal the Ianimal’s minutes. Carlisle said he saw Wright as more of a “5/4 than a 4/5”, perhaps hinting at his future usage. While Wright was terrific in garbage time, Mahinmi shot a combined 5/18 and nearly fouled out in the first game in 25 minutes. I think what you sacrifice in bulk you make up for in skill, polish and versatility.
I think the offense is going to focus more on stretching the defense, which they’ll be able to do with Odom/Dirk/Wright at center, drawing opposing bigs out and opening up lanes for Marion and Kidd(two outstanding rebounders for their positions) to gobble up boards.
These are just projections, but one thing they obviously don’t account for is injuries, and I think there’s a good chance that West and Carter will miss time this year, giving Roddy and DoJo more burn than what I have marked down. Both had spectacular moments in the preseason, and some infusion of youth is going to be pretty important in the back-to-back onslaught that is imminent. I also have serious reservations about the perimeter defense with Kidd and Carter starting, and having some speed to counter quick guards will be useful, especially when you’re playing so small in the frontcourt. Jones and Beaubois have a better shot of staying in front of their men, and getting back in transition defense(where the Thunder destroyed Dallas in these two games).
Couple things
I don’t think there’s any way they roll out an 11 man rotation.
And I don’t think Wright is even remotely close to pushing Ian out of the rotation. One garbage time game in the preseason just isn’t going to do that. Maybe it happens over the course of the season, but for now I think Ian is unquestionably the backup.
it's a guess and also partly what I'd like to see
If there was ever a year to have an 11 man rotation, it’s this one, right? The oldest team in the league, a brutal schedule.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 22, 2011 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
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@ESPNSteinLine: Just going up on http://ESPN.com: Rockets and Samuel Dalembert reach terms on two-year contract.
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ChrisMannixSI
Free agent guard DeShawn Stevenson is close to signing a one-year deal with New Jersey, league source tells SI
Not really.
I think the flexibility of having an open roster spot is much more valuable to the team than having Randle as the 15th guy and 5th PG.
by behindthebag on Dec 22, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
And completely fucked.
ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
RT @Al_Iannazzone: Uh oh. #Nets center Brook Lopez broke a bone in his right foot. He’ll have surgery tomorrow (YIKES)
So.. with Roddy having the same injury and bigs usually taking longer to heal
he’s probably out until at least March and probably the year.
Saved Otis from himself.
Yup.
I’d be surprised if he’s back before April. I don’t really understand the 4-6 week time frame. Especially not for a big guy.
by behindthebag on Dec 22, 2011 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
That throws quite the wrench
in this season. Could send things hurdling in a number of different directions.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 22, 2011 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
Let's look at this lineup
Deron
Morrow
Damian James
Shelden Williams
Johan Petro
It’s a good year to suck with this draft. They got that going for them.
Deron is going to kill himself this year.
They’re going to end up with a Harrison Barnes or a Perry Jones III for their troubles.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
Lakers are going to cave on the Bynum and Gasol thing.
by behindthebag on Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
You could probably hit fast forward and land Dwight in LA and Deron in Dallas
save everybody the headache.
10 bucks says this guy has more of an impact this year than Brandan Wright.
DwainPrice Dwain Price
New Mavs center Sean Williams got emotional during his first post-practice interview with the local media.
What does he do well
Aside from block shots.
by Alan Smithee on Dec 22, 2011 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
I think I would have rather taken Deshawn at this price over VC.
The New Jersey Nets have reached agreement with veteran guard DeShawn Stevenson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard on Thursday.
They just don't have very attractive assets aside from Asik and Gibson.
And neither can be the centerpiece of a deal.
Noah, Gibson, Deng and Asik for Howard and Hedo.
That might get it done although I don’t think Howard would sign long term with Chicago, so it’s all moot.
by behindthebag on Dec 22, 2011 4:09 PM CST up reply actions
WAIT CHUCK HAYES DOESN'T HAVE A HEART PROBLEM
GIVE HIM BACK TO ME
Perseverance isn't just the willingness to work hard. It's that, plus the willingness to be stubborn about your own belief in yourself."
---Merlin Olsen
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Que sera, sera.
The dream is over...
DeronWilliams Deron Williams
“@MichaeldWhite: @DeronWilliams Dwill to money is back in business” glad to be playing with my boy Memo again!!!!
Que sera, sera.
Monta Ellis, Kevin Martin, A. Iggy, Galinari, Love, Boris Diaw, Nene, Okafor, Tyreke Evans, Kyrie Irving.
My starters^
Bench: Kemba, Rip Hamilton, Jodie Meeks, Perkins, Rudy F.
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