Real Deal

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BLATCHE IS GONE! Just kidding. Maybe not.

This is Golden State's big opportunity, right here. I will be shocked if they don't push as hard as possible for him. If I was Tyson, though...I'd go find the biggest paycheck, or ask Dallas to sign and trade me. I've got my ring, I worked my ass off for it and was actually a MAJOR contributor for that team (Dallas doesn't win it without a defensive anchor), and now, I'm looking for a nice, fat check.

Yes. They'd be around $45 million in payroll. If Howard is dealt with Hedo, the Nets would have to give more than just Lopez. Probably Outlaw. So, the Magic COULD end up with a $37-38 million payroll...but that's assuming the Nets could absorb the rest of the trade, just off the top of my head. Outlaw and Lopez are around $10 million. NJ would have to be able to absorb $13-14 million. Or...hell, they could use the clause on Outlaw early, to make more room.

Just reported on ESPN...the Nets are going to offer Brook Lopez and two future first-rounders to the Magic, and they will get in return Howard and Hedo Turkoglu.

Now that I'm back at the house, I can comment on this. Here's my comment: LOL. Ohio State is for real. As far as Duke goes, I know they are getting their asses handed to them, but have a little pride. They are playing like they couldn't care less if they were rocked by 30.

I'm starting to think that the NBA will ruin the Hornets' franchise. As far as this trade goes, I don't see why Boston makes that risk. Rondo is great. There is no guarantee that CP3 stays. Paul's knees are also a concern.

So...great way to discourage posters from participating in topics from this particular forum, guys. After reading this thread, I wouldn't even care to talk about this team right now, in any light, for any reason. This won't happen again.

By the numbers, the 2004 Spurs. They hold the best defensive rating in NBA history, and held their opponents to just 40.9% FG (also best in history). The 2004 Pistons were up there, though...pretty close.

http://www.ktla.com/videogallery/66368645/News/KTLA-Shaq-Talks-Lakers-Kobe-NBA-Lockout Calls Kobe the greatest Laker of all-time, which is something I didn't expect. He then goes on to say that most everything that happened was orchestrated by him, sort of hinting to some "Hollywood" relationship with Kobe back in the day. Even relates it all to when he called the Kings "Queens" and how he raked in the media time and time again. He talks LeBron, says Jordan told him (Shaq) he must first learn how to lose in order to win, didn't criticize James much. Shaq then says he'll be going into the Hall with a Lakers jersey, stated that it's obviously his choice.

Giants call some of the worst plays I've seen this season.

Hahaha, this made me laugh. Do you still want 31?

Well, here's how I'm looking at things: Chicago made it clear that they think Gibson COULD be a starter. He is a far better defensive player than Booz and Scola, combined (sad), and he's also very energetic and athletic. So, I don't know why Chicago would seek someone like Scola, who is also a starting forward. It would make more sense for them to make a deal to bring in a good two-guard, and possibly find a backup PF in the free agency pool OR as an addition in the trade. Thibodeau just doesn't seem like the guy that would want Scola. I doubt he wants Boozer. Based on how he operated in Boston, he should be looking to turn the Bulls into a defensive juggernaut, rather than adding players that will slip away from that.

Is Scola really better than Boozer? I'd take Carlos for his rebounding, and while neither play defense, Boozer seems to contest more than flop, and I'd much rather have that. If it's all about contract lengths, that's different...but I think Chicago is ready to win now, and I don't see why they would downgrade for the sake of money, unless they were trying to get under the cap to sign a borderline all-star SG.