Ben Wyatt
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Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on May 4, 2013 5:54:44 GMT -5
BRV, Slickness: If you were Danny Ainge, what would you do with the Celtics? The big question is Pierce/KG- do you keep both, one, or none? If anything for sure next season, I like a healthy Rondo and the rapidly improving Jeff Green next year. Jason Terry can't be any worse regular-season wise. What they absolutely need is a backup plan B point guard as Rondo insurance- as we saw, the lack of a true point guard hurt the C's this series. Had the Celtics been swept, I think Ainge would have blown this up. I think the Comeback is going to convince him that with a healthy Rondo/Sullinger, an improved Green and the idea Terry will rebound that they should give it one last go with the old squad and see what happens. Fact of the matter is, the Celtics 3 year plan is now on year six and during this run, they've won a title, been to 2 Finals and have been competitive each year. I really can't complain about this run, if indeed it is over
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Post by canceled4truth on May 4, 2013 6:01:27 GMT -5
Knicks in 6 Grizzlies in 7 Heat over Nets in 4 or Bulls in 6 Spiurs in 5
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Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
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Post by Steveweiser on May 4, 2013 6:03:17 GMT -5
Well that two year window for the Clippers to assert their dominance over the Lakers got blown. What are their chances of retaining CP3 in free agency, as I have a feeling a few big teams will want a shot at getting him.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on May 4, 2013 6:08:37 GMT -5
Well that two year window for the Clippers to assert their dominance over the Lakers got blown. What are their chances of retaining CP3 in free agency, as I have a feeling a few big teams will want a shot at getting him. Better than average. Blake signed a big 5 year deal, so that shows CP3 that the Clippers are serious about keeping the team together. And if the Clippers get Phil, CP3 is staying.
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Waffel113
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Ain't no Rap Mobile with his Waffels
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Post by Waffel113 on May 4, 2013 8:26:25 GMT -5
Heat vs. Nets/Bulls: Heat in 6 Pacers vs. Knicks: Knicks in 5
Spurs vs. Warriors: Spurs in 6 Grizzlies vs. Thunder: Thunder in 7
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2013 9:59:11 GMT -5
Oh, thank GOD that series is done and over with. Now the Pacers can move on and face a real opponent in an actual playoff series.
Now, for Atlanta... you might as well blow that team up. They just aren't good at all.
And, with the Clippers... maybe it's time to fire Del Negro.
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on May 4, 2013 10:32:17 GMT -5
BRV, Slickness: If you were Danny Ainge, what would you do with the Celtics? The big question is Pierce/KG- do you keep both, one, or none? If anything for sure next season, I like a healthy Rondo and the rapidly improving Jeff Green next year. Jason Terry can't be any worse regular-season wise. What they absolutely need is a backup plan B point guard as Rondo insurance- as we saw, the lack of a true point guard hurt the C's this series. There isn't much blowing up to be done. Assuming neither Pierce/Garnett are retiring, they are combined for 27 million. So the option is trade Pierce and have KG retire or trade both to the same team. The odds of KG accepting a trade to another team that Pierce isn't going to are slim to none. Pierce in a trade is 15 million dollar player that will be 36 going into next season and would be most effective playing around 30 minutes a game. You could buy him out, but that seems pointless unless they have another trade in mind. I just don't see the market for Pierce that helps them in the long run. The best move might be start a lineup like Rondo/Bradley/Green/Bass/Garnett and bring Pierce off the bench as a guy who plays 25-30 minutes a game. So off the bench next season you can have Sullinger/Pierce/Whatever guard they have that can do anything. Barbosa was Plan B, they needed a plan C. They have to see if they can trade one of Terry/Lee/Crawford/Terrence Williams, but I doubt the market on any of them is much if anything. So unless a GM wants to do something silly I don't see much avoiding Rondo, Bradley, Pierce, Bass, Garnett, Sullinger, Terry, Lee, Crawford, T-Williams, Fab Melo being the roster the next season. Blowing up keeps being suggested but I don't see what you can get. I think they are stuck with this being the roster with a few tweaks for another last tour. It might not be ideal, but I'm not sure what else they do.
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Rican
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
July 17, 2011 - HHHe called it
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Post by Rican on May 4, 2013 10:35:00 GMT -5
Wow, a Grizzlies/Spurs WCF series would be intriguing. DO NOT WANT *has traumatic flashbacks to 2011* Also, if CP3 goes anywhere else I think it's Dallas.
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Post by darbus alan on May 4, 2013 10:59:27 GMT -5
You know, I thought the Knicks/Celtics game was chippy yesterday. Compared to Clippers/Grizzlies, they were outright civil to each other.
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Post by kingoftheindies on May 4, 2013 11:05:07 GMT -5
Wow, a Grizzlies/Spurs WCF series would be intriguing. DO NOT WANT *has traumatic flashbacks to 2011* Also, if CP3 goes anywhere else I think it's Dallas. DOn't be shocked if Atlanta (his hometown team) makes a run at him. Danny Ferry started the rebuilding last offseason getting rid of Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams' contracts. I think people continue to underrate the Grizz. After the Rudy Gay trade a lot of people questioned Memphis, but I guess there were stats that showed Memphis was worse with Rudy Gay. Plus guys like Tony Allen. Jarryd Allen, and Tayshaun Prince have fit in well with the team (many have considered Allen the glue for Memphis) and some of the young guys they've got have found roles that work for them
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Dat Dude
Dennis Stamp
Wait, what?
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Post by Dat Dude on May 4, 2013 12:08:14 GMT -5
Well that two year window for the Clippers to assert their dominance over the Lakers got blown. What are their chances of retaining CP3 in free agency, as I have a feeling a few big teams will want a shot at getting him. Del Negro has to be gone. If the Clippers didn't take the hint of him stinking up the joint in Chicago, they should certainly notice now.
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Post by MGH on May 4, 2013 12:08:45 GMT -5
Deng is officially out tonight against Brooklyn. I really sounds like he's struggling at the hospital due to complications from his spinal tap. I really hope he ends up alright soon.
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Sektor
Unicron
The OTHER Big Red Machine.
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Post by Sektor on May 4, 2013 12:17:16 GMT -5
Well that two year window for the Clippers to assert their dominance over the Lakers got blown. What are their chances of retaining CP3 in free agency, as I have a feeling a few big teams will want a shot at getting him. Del Negro has to be gone. If the Clippers didn't take the hint of him stinking up the joint in Chicago, they should certainly notice now. It blows my mind that you can have Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and have such a stagnant, boring offensive game plan. I like that they gave him a full chance, but he's shown he's just average as a coach.
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Mochi Lone Wolf
Fry's dog Seymour
Development through Destruction.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on May 4, 2013 13:18:18 GMT -5
Deng is officially out tonight against Brooklyn. I really sounds like he's struggling at the hospital due to complications from his spinal tap. I really hope he ends up alright soon. Hope he makes a full recovery. Sounds really painful.
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Rican
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
July 17, 2011 - HHHe called it
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Post by Rican on May 4, 2013 14:04:22 GMT -5
So, what do we think about Derrick Rose still sitting out months after he's been cleared to play?
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Unocal 76
King Koopa
Providing The Finest Oil
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 4, 2013 14:34:37 GMT -5
I don't mind- sometimes, there's such a thing as coming back too soon when you're not ready. See Arenas, Gilbert.
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Post by darbus alan on May 4, 2013 14:44:51 GMT -5
So, what do we think about Derrick Rose still sitting out months after he's been cleared to play? I can see why it's wearing on Bulls fans' patience. If he was playing for the Knicks or Celtics, New York/Boston would've crucified him by now, unfairly or not.
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Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
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Post by Steveweiser on May 4, 2013 15:02:52 GMT -5
With Deng out, I'm fearing the Bulls go out tonight. Will take a phenomenal effort to beat the Nets in a series we should have wrapped up in Game 5. And even if we get through, the Heat haven't played all week.
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Dat Dude
Dennis Stamp
Wait, what?
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Post by Dat Dude on May 4, 2013 15:03:13 GMT -5
So, what do we think about Derrick Rose still sitting out months after he's been cleared to play? I don't mind. I wrote him off for the entire year during 2012 playoffs. I say a year without Rose made his teammates finally learn how to work offensively together without relying on Rose. As a result, next season you'll have Rose 100% mentally and physically (with a chip on his shoulder) and the Bulls a more well-rounded team who know to play well regardless if Rose is on the floor or not. They'll be a bigger threat to Miami next season than they were during the 2011 season.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 4, 2013 18:45:13 GMT -5
So who should the Miami Heat root for, Bulls or Nets. The Bulls play a more physically game that bothers them, but they are so injury depleeded, that could be an easy series.
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