The Electrifyer 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 Oh, it's not my main focus when drafting a player or something, but when I'm sifting through the free agent pool, I'm going to begin to look for the next Bobby Simmons or Eric Dampier in their contract seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 You heard it here first (as far as tsm goes), this season Darko will become a real player rather than a victory cigar! By late in the season he'll be able to come off the bench and be good for 6-10 points and a few rebounds, in-game not garbage minutes. Mark my words!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 Oh, it's not my main focus when drafting a player or something, but when I'm sifting through the free agent pool, I'm going to begin to look for the next Bobby Simmons or Eric Dampier in their contract seasons. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> James Jones from phoenix should be available on most everyones board and he is slated to get a starting spot with Amare down. Besides him, I would look to Zarko Carbarkapa in Golden State, Josh Smith if you need blocks and rebounds, Sam Cassell (hey, he is really available in most places) and Melvin Ely or Gerald Wallace. All should be really solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 When do the varoius NBA shows start up again? Do they still have that show on ESPN, fastbreak/shootaround/whatever its called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 A more important question, will ANYONE sign Spree!??!??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 there's Shootaround before Friday night games, Fastbreak during the week, and NBA Nation is like the same as Fastbreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Movign the topic back to the actual game of basketball, this brought a smile to my face... Alonzo Mourning got dunked on by Darko Millicic! Speaking of which... I came across a clip and I couldn't resist... being that I HATE Alonzo Mourning: Video Clip of Alonzo getting posterized! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 A more important question, will ANYONE sign Spree!??!??! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hopefully not. Or for my enjoyment, let him go to NO or Charlotte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 The Bucks are stacking up on big men, trading Desmond Mason and a 1st Round pick to New Orleans/Oklahoma City for Jamaal Magloire... http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2204385 It's as if they think they're going to make the playoffs and need the big guys or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 They'll still finish last in the division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. S£im Citrus 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 It's as if they think they're going to make the playoffs and need the big guys or something.Why wouldn't they? Are there really eight teams in the east that are clearly better than Milwaukee? Maybe if they were relying on Bogut, but with this trade, they clearly seem ready to make a push right now. I mean, six are probably a lock (Indiana, Detroit, Miami, New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia), but I think that Milwaukee, Cleveland, New York, Washington, Boston and possibly Orlando will be in a dogfight for the last two spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Actually, I think Philly and Chicago will not improve and Philly is one Iverson injury away from the lottery. Cleveland made significant upgrades to where they will make the playoffs and Washington will be there. I think Orlando has a better shot, but then again, that's just me. I'm not impressed with Milwaukee, although TJ Ford will determine how far they go, not Bogut or Redd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Actually, I think Philly and Chicago will not improve and Philly is one Iverson injury away from the lottery. One Iverson injury? He plays an entire season with ten different injuries. The Sixers are a playoff team, no doubt. Iguodala and Korver both made significant contributions last year, with both expected to improve this year. The problem areas with the team is the frontcourt, but Salmons will probably do no worse than Webber when he expectedly steps into the starting lineup by January. Dalembert is a toss-up as to what he could do, but let's say he produces equal statistics to last season, which at least doesn't leave the center position as a liability to Philly. I predict a six or seven seed for the 76ers, at their best or worst. As for Chicago, they don't have to improve this year. They were a 4 seed last year, which is a bit of an overachievement for a young team. Still, I don't see why people don't buy them as a solid playoff team. The Curry trade was a wash that sets the Bulls up for the upcoming offseason(s). There's nothing about Curry's departure that hurts their team, because the points can and will come from somewhere else, opening up a position for a guy like Sweetney who CAN rebound. Second-chance opportunities was their weakness for the entire 2004-2005 season, simply because they couldn't get any. The team defense is one of the best in the league, too. They have a deep bench that they can go to, unlike some of the teams above them and all of the teams below them on the conference totem pole. Cleveland made significant upgrades to where they will make the playoffs and Washington will be there. Cleveland may inherit the Wizards' spot, because the Wizards sure as hell won't be there. I think Orlando has a better shot, but then again, that's just me. I'm not impressed with Milwaukee, although TJ Ford will determine how far they go, not Bogut or Redd. Orlando has a favorable division and a monster in Dwight Howard. But, who do they bump to get into the playoffs? Boston is an equally talented team, as well. If everyone stays relatively healthy, my playoff seeding: 1. Detroit 2. Indiana 3. Miami 4. New Jersey 5. Chicago 6. Philadelphia 7. Cleveland 8. Boston/Washington/Orlando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 If Skiles can keep getting good production out of Chandler, Nocioni, Duhon, Gordon, Deng, and the bench, there's no reason why the Bulls can't make the playoffs again even without Curry. He was really inconsistent, anyway. Despite improvements to the Cavaliers, I feel they'll falter down the stretch again. Is Larry Hughes REALLY that good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 West: 1. San Antonio 2. Seattle 3. Phoenix 4. Houston 5. Sacramento 6. Dallas 7. LA Lakers 8. Denver East: 1. Miami 2. Indiana 3. New Jersey 4. Detroit 5. Cleveland 6. Washington 7. Chicago 8. Philadelphia by default Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 What did Jersey do to win its division? Did I miss something? 1 Miami 2 Indiana 3 Boston 4 Detroit 5 Chicago 6 Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 8 Washington 1 San Antonio 2 Phoenix 3 Seattle 4 Dallas 5 Houston 6 LA Lakers 7 Denver 8 Golden State Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Kidd, Carter and RJ all together for one year; Krstic is going to be pretty good, and the division blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Eh. I hope they underachieve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Me too, I hate Jason Kidd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golgo 13 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Denver finishing behind the Lakers? I mean, I think LA will make the playoffs again, but nah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 What did Jersey do to win its division? Did I miss something? They got Vince Carter, who was magically able to stay healthy after getting a trade from Toronto, plus RJ was injured for most of last season, as well. They'll win the division, but Philly will give them a run if they're able to click for a whole season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Oh, and Denver is winning the Northwest, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 I feel the Kings will flal apart, Adelman will be fired, and Golden State will sneak in. Memphis will miss the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Denver finishing behind the Lakers? I mean, I think LA will make the playoffs again, but nah. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I might even be ranking the Lakers too low. From what I've seen this preseason, Kwame Brown could put up big numbers and Smush Parker isn't nearly as bad as I thought he would be. The Lakers just have to play defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 East 1. Miami* 2. Indiana* 3. New Jersey* 4. Detroit 5. Cleveland 6. Philadelphia 7. Chicago 8. Washington/New York/Orlando West 1. San Antonio* 2. Denver* 3. Sacramento* 4. Houston 5. Dallas 6. Phoenix (don't forget Amare's injury) 7. Utah 8. LA Lakers/Seattle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 I think Seattle is the 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 7. Utah Not so sure about that. Do you think this is Jerry Sloan's last year? He basically has an open-ended contract and Larry Miller won't fire him. At any rate, I think John Stockton should be his successor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 I don't see phoenix falling below 4. I don't even count this year in the NBA. This is the "who is going to come close to beating San Antonio" race. I personally think you could hand those guys the ring now and call it a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 So everyone's counting Minnesota out already? They went from 1 seed to lottery team last year because of chemistry issues and underachieving, not lack of talent. They're not a top team anymore, but they'll make the playoffs before the Lakers or Warriors do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2005 Minnesota can very well surprise people, but on paper there isn't much there. They have a top 3, all-universe player in KG, but what follows is a bunch of question marks. Wally hasn't jived with KG for awhile and is now in year 2 of wanting out. Olowakandi is a bust. Cassell is gone. Spree is gone (which is actually a good thing). Trenton Hassell is a good, but he's a role player. About the only bright spot I've seen is Rashad McCants. Still, with KG, the T-Wolves will be in most games he plays in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
