He does have turnover problems but I still think he will be a star in this league. Of course you do lol.
lol, well, I did take the Westbrook comment about being a better offensive player than he was at UCLA a small knock on the program. But it's kinda true though. Howland really focuses on D more than offense (I've heard 60-70% of practices focus on D but I end up mostly on the women's scout team so I wouldn't know as much) and it's why you see guys like Jordan Farmar suddenly look better offensively than they did here. Before last year, you wouldn't even suspect Farmar could hit the 3. As for Mayo, I wasn't impressed by him the way I was impressed by say Kevin Durant. I think he may be a solid starter but I think it's questionable whether he can be a star.
Lol, alright. You have had a better look of them so I'll take your word for it. Btw, I'm a huge fan of Westbrook so I love hearing positive news about him. I'll agree to disagree with you on that topic.
I used to LOVE their team but ever since that palace brawl, they have been going downhill. (Damn you Artest ) and now they traded JO who I love to watch. To replace JO they got Roy Hibbert, who I HATE watching play. I really hope they can get a team together.
yup enjoy jarrett jack....he is a decent combo guard, but waaaaaaaaaaay to turnover prone...diogu is nice too when he plays...i'll give that trade an A++++++++++++++ for the blazers
Clips trade Knight to Utah for Hart http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/basketball/nba/07/23/bc.bkn.jazz.clipperstra.ap/index.html Report: Warriors sign forward Maurice Evans to three-year deal http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9969946?source=rss
NBA Tidbits Houston's Landry Considering Europe Houston Rocket's Carl Landry is considering all of his options, including playing overseas. Landry's agent states that there is serious interest from teams in the NBA and in Europe. Landry is a restricted free agent. Under league rule, an NBA team cannot match the contract given to their restricted free agent by a foreign team. (Link) Atlanta Hawks: Now Hiring ESPN's John Hollinger reports that the Atlanta Hawks only have eight players under contract at the moment, two players are injured. The team recently lost Josh Childress to Greek club Olympiakos and now have to deal with their restricted free agent Josh Smith. Smith has stated he wants out of Atlanta. (Link)
Thursday Headlines Sixers Sign Ivey The 76ers have signed former Bucks guard Royal Ivey. Ivey, 26, is a 6'4 backcourt player who has spent his four seasons in Atlanta and Milwaukee. The deal is expected to be worth 2 years at the minimum salary.(Link) More Trouble In Okafor Deal According to two NBA front offices, when a team signs a player to an significant raise in salary, the team can not sign and trade the player in the next six months for a player who was similar salary. In this case, Okafor would receive a pay raise and wouldn't be able to be dealt to a team in the next six months. If a team was to trade for Okafor, they would have to take on his full salary and send back players who make approximately half of what Okafor makes. (Link) Jannero Pargo Looking For Three-Year Deal Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is looking for a three year deal and has drawn interest from several teams. Pargo has opted out his last two years and re-signed with the Hornets. The Hornets want to re-sign him once again. (Link) Carmelo Says He Will Be A Leader Nuggets star Forward Carmelo Anthony has stated that there will be changes in the upcoming season. He will be more vocal and a team leader. He says that "nobody else wants to step up and take on that role, so I'm going to do it". 'Melo' says that he will take the blame whether things go good or bad in Denver. (Link) The Reason Why Childress Left The NBA The reason why former Hawk Josh Childress left for the Olympiakos is rather simple; its because of money. The Olympiakos was offering twice as much as the Hawks and a home for Childress. The Olympiakos will be paying Childress $6.7 million a year compared to Atlanta's offer of $3.4 million a year. The Olympiakos will also be paying for all of Childress' living expenses that includes luxury accommodations, a car, a driver and maid service. One other thing in the contract that made Childress come over is that he can opt out any year he likes. (Link)
Wow with a deal like Josh Childress got I would not be suprised if more did not jump. I mean that's a great deal
Yeah, I think we have had a total of six players to go overseas this off-season. Garbajosa, formerly of the Raptors, is being offered ten million a year to go overseas.
Friday Headlines Warriors Re-Sign Guard Ellis The Warriors have re-signed guard Monta Ellis to a six year deal worth $66 million. Ellis was rumored to have interest in the Heat and Knicks this off-season but this deal squashes that...for now. Ellis averaged 20 points per game last year and won NBA's Most Improved Player. He is expected to fill the void left at the PG spot by Baron Davis. (Link) Clippers Lose Out Again The Clippers lose out on another target of theirs, this time its Warriors Kelenna Azubuike. The Clippers offer of 3 years/$9 million was matched by the Warriors early Thursday. Azubuike averaged eight points per game for the Warriors last season and is expected to be the fourth or fifth player on the depth chart, pending on the position he is listed at. (Link) "The Birdman" Soaring Again? The Nuggets have signed F/C Chris "Birdman" Anderson. Anderson was banned from the NBA for two years because of drug use and is now back. He officially made his comeback last season with the Hornets, playing five games. (Link) For Bucks, there are signs of life
Well if the dollar keeps tanking we will see more guys go overseas. I'm not sure what the Euro to Dollar conversion is right now but its very lopsided, the teams over there are going to be able to steal more and more players as the dollar gets weaker.
I look at it this way...until a larger named player gets signed over seas. This isn't really that big of a deal. If I was a 6th or poss. 7th man on a team and they offered me something like this, I would jump all over it as well. Until someone like CP3 signs, this wont impact the NBA.
It already has affected the NBA. A superstar does not have to worry about money so there is no incentive however role players are very important to a teams success. While we may never see a huge star leave some good mid level guys might go
Yeh but there are 100s of players waiting to take there places already playing over seas, or for the CBA..
Man I'm not really believing that Sasha is actually going to go to Europe. Seems like his agent is just creating artificial competition considering he really hasn't gotten higher offers from other NBA teams.
Yeah there will always be people there to take there place, But that does not make them as good as the previous player
Just like there are people that can replace me and you for C2C, but we both know they wont be even a fraction the men we are.
Friday Evening Headlines Pistons Interested In Kings Artest The Sacramento Bee reports that the Pistons have considered trading for Kings troubled forward Ron Artest. The Pistons are the only ones that are currently pondering a move for Artest. (Link) Vujacic Likely Headed To Europe The LA Times is reporting that Lakers PG Sasha Vujacic is preparing to accept an offer from an unknown European club. Vujacic will decide in a couple days because he wants to see if the Lakers will offer him a deal worth $5 million a year over six years. The Lakers don't want to tie up Vujacic for six years. (LInk) (Preparing for Regan Madness in 5...4..3..2...) Warriors Biedrins Gaining Interest From Europe Clubs Sources close to Andris Biedrins are reporting that there are several Russian clubs that are interested in his services. The Russian clubs are rumored to be offering deals of 3 to 5 years and $10 million a year. Biedrins has stated he wants a contract similar to Chris Kamans of the Clippers. Kaman signed a five year deal worth $55 million. (Link) Bynum's Agent Says He Is Clear to Return Lakers Center Andrew Bynum spent time training with team doctors this week and was cleared to participate in basketball activities. Bynum is working with his trainer in Atlanta and has invited the Lakers to come and see his progress. The negotiations between Andrew Bynum and the team have been delayed until September. (Link) Nets Looking To Deal Forwards The Nets have a surplus of forwards on the roster and are hoping to move two of them. Those two are recent first round pick Sean Williams and Stromile Swift. The team is looking to move both of them or at least one. (Link)
sooooo Artest is going to be back in Detroit, I hear he's popular with the fans in the stands there....
http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_web_sasha_signs.2ecdf99.html He's staying in LA. Bynum's gonna have a big year if he stays healthy.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txoklahomacitynickname&prov=st&type=lgns Well, I guess wind is a good name for the team. It's the only thing their shots make.
I like the name Barons, but then they would have to get Earl Barron and Baron Davis on the team, or it just wouldn't feel right.
