I think they still have one more year. They'll really need to get a backup pointguard, though, to cut down on Nash's minutes at least a little. And if they actually end up getting rid of D'Antoni, they can go ahead and get someone who actually will play the bench. They can't play 7 guys next year if they want to have a chance. On the upside, if they do stay with D'Antoni, there's no way in hell Shaq will be in "fatass" mode because of all the running he'll have to do. and with their training staff, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in fine shape next year. but fuck that's a long time from now. i need to worry about more important shit goddammit. what a sad ending. i'll be rooting like hell for the Hornets.