Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Figured this was as good a time as any to start this thread, what with the birth of a new superteam and all. So what do you guys think of the FA movements? - Darko Milicic stays with the Wolves - Wade, Bosh and LeBron to Miami. - Nowitski stays with the Mavs - Pierce and Allen stay with the Celtics - Amar'e to the Knicks - Boozer to the Bulls - David Lee's going to the Warriors in a sign-and-trade - Duhon to the Magic - Joe Johnson got a max contract with Atlanta (oh dear) Man, the Heat really pulled off a major coup this time. Gotta feel sorry for the Cavs, Knicks and Bulls. I wonder if they can build a decent team around these three, though. They only have like two other players in the books, one of whom is Michael Beasley who will surely be traded now. They don't have much cap room left either, so whoever they sign's gotta sign for peanuts. Chalmers is the favourite to be resigned and start at point right now, but if they can get someone like Ridnour to sign cheap, that'd be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Michael Beasley who will surely be traded now. He's gone already! To the Wolves for a 2nd round draft pick. What a slap on the face for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Finally a NBA thread. Just saw the news.Who's likely to fill the roster? Beasely is just 5million $ and Chalmers has gotta stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Amare got screwed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Finally a NBA thread. Just saw the news.Who's likely to fill the roster? Beasely is just 5million $ and Chalmers has gotta stay. It's academic now that Chalmers will stay. Also, word is that none of the three are taking max contracts so they still have some wriggling room. Beasley wasn't 5mil, more like 2.9 or so (No. 2 draft pick guaranteed contract). There are tons of vets out there that'll gladly take the minimum to chase a ring though. AI's been talking about wanting to come off the bench and help, T-Mac's around as well. If they can keep Jermaine O'Neal and sign some good outside shooters (which they badly, badly need now), they should be good to go. Amare got screwed lol yeah, but he's been bragging about getting Melo and Parker to NY next year, so let's see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix33 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thing is, Miami got the big three but now they'll have to get the rest of the squad on a shoestring budget and minimum wages. I just hope they can mold their team into a championship winning side. It'll be interesting to see how they shape the team around the big three. LeBron James made a good decision for his career. If he wants to cement his name in the annals of NBA and win a couple of titles, I guess he made a good choice then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Sportcenter quoted someone in the backroom saying all were maxing out at 16.6.At any rate they should be equal to prevent ego clashes. Spolstera is going to stay,right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Sportcenter quoted someone in the backroom saying all were maxing out at 16.6.At any rate they should be equal to prevent ego clashes. Spolstera is going to stay,right? Nah, three max contracts is not happening. They don't have the cap room for that. Besides, if the three want anything like a decent support cast, they will HAVE to take paycuts, which they probably are doing. As of now, Spolstera is staying. I wouldn't be surprised if Riley the c*nt got the itch to start coaching again soon, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 ^That's what I thought.Erik did a decent job though with what he had,they should give him a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Holy crap, the Heat have signed Mike Miller on a five year $30mil deal. This just keeps getting better and better. Or worse and worse, depending on how you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Crap everyone is hopping on in search of a ring.Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 They've lost Jermaine O'Neal to the Celtics though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan GilbertDear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment. Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us. The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you. There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you. You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal. You have given so much and deserve so much more. In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight: "I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE" You can take it to the bank. If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels. Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there. Sorry, but that's simply not how it works. This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become. But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio. The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma. Just watch. Sleep well, Cleveland. Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day.... I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only: DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue.... Dan Gilbert Majority Owner Cleveland Cavaliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I must've read that a thousand times by now. at posting that using Comic Sans though. Kinda reflects the level of professionalism in his words too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 my only connection to NBA and basket ball is watching the annual All star week end without knowing who is who. In respect of that i just want to post this awesome gif i found ages ago. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Another major move in the making.Chris Paul to Magic/Knicks or Lakers. I don't see him going to LA.Orlando would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfrag Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 LA's bench and backup improved considerably with the signing of Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff. Not to mention Steve Blake, who will split time with Fisher thus giving him rest throughout the season. Miami signed Big Z from the Cavs. They also have Haslem and Chalmers. IMO, The Lakers are still the team to beat, especially since they haven't lost anyone, and signed three good players to strengthen their squad. Miami still have to prove themselves and get their chemistry going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largefeet Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Big 3 down to big 2 for a while. This should test true depth of their team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclops Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Did anybody see the match between Dallas and Oklahama City? The last quarter was awesome. last 1 minute was unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 ^Nah man, ain't followed NBA since the Malone-Stockton days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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