Real Deal

Well, it was reported yesterday (or the day before) that Houston was in deep pursuit of Andre Iguodala and Caron Butler, so I guess this means they'll be dealing more than just McGrady if they want them, and because of that, they'd need to take back Dalembert, as salaries are too far off to make a deal like that work. So, if that's true about Ed wanting a talented player back, I don't think a trade will be made between the two teams because, honestly, I don't see the Rockets taking Dalembert. With that said, if Ed does want those young players, I don't see why Iggy is being shopped.

Ew. Rudy isn't playing good at all this season, and I don't even think Batum has played but three games. Haywood is giving the Wizards a near double-double right now, and he's the only player on that roster that plays defense (and he's actually not that bad of a defensive player at the five).

Dirk with a choke of epic proportions in the fourth quarter...just one shot taken, zero points, no defense, no nothing. Phoenix breaks their 18-game losing streak on TNT. That's more impressive than the actual victory/game itself.

They won, but you can just tell this Magic team isn't as good as the one from last season. Vince Carter will hurt this team more than help them in May...just have that gut feeling.

Anyone else get the feeling that David Lee was a little pissed off after not making the all-star roster?

Just a few things about posting articles... http://i47.tinypic.com/2h5vi3l.jpg See the button shown by the red circle? That's the "More" button. You need to use this after a couple of your paragraphs, and it's VERY important that you don't forget. This keeps your article from filling the entire front page, and allows readers to click a link to read the rest of it. VERY important. Also, note the tags I used. Most of those you want to use every single article you write, then certain player names and team names/cities. I'm sure you can tell which ones you'll want to add for every article. The category...make sure it's just ONE. If it's not about a particular team, choose the NBA General category. There's also one for Power Rankings, and even a College Basketball category. Finally, when adding an image, upload it elsewhere and THEN use the option to add it from the URL (there will be a tab to do so, once you choose an upload/insert option). Use the spell check. You'd be amazed at what you'd find spelled wrong. If any of you need help, just let me know.

...dude, NBA players are never "rated" either. What rating system do you see in the NBA? Yet, all of a sudden, they have fans voting for an all-star game? You're getting too technical for no reason at all. If you don't get the award, don't vote. It's that simple. I've explained it three different ways, and there are over 30 people who understand the award. The next time a topic asks you about an underrated player, I'll remember this. In fact...check this out: When has anyone ever "rated" Steve Blake? What is his current "rating" in the NBA? Just explain that to me...

I'll be back online later tonight, guys...have some things to do. Then I'll post what I'm talking about in regards to WordPress.

Gotta show some love for my hometown's junior college! READ MORE 1) Chipola (FL) 2) Fresno City (CA) 3) Coffeyville (KS) 4) Midland (TX) 5) Highland (IL) 6) LA City (CA) 7) Southeastern (IA) 8) Southern (ID) 9) Indian Hills (IA) 10) Salt Lake (UT) Not bad company. And here's a list of those who went to CCC and were NJCAA All-Americans and/or moved on to four-year schools: http://www.ccc.cc.ks.us/Athletics/menshoops/halloffame.htm

You and Lkr are approved to write. Before you guys submit an article, just send me a PM and I'll explain some important things about WP. And to those who were already registered (like Blasco and Steve, and the other writers and former writers), just let me know if you're interested, and I'll re-activate your accounts.

Mitch Rolls http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/1714918/mitch-rolls http://www.otrbasketball.com/forums/topic/7475-mitch-rolls-colgate Over the last 10 years or so, I've known quite a few...but most have graduated.

http://www.alldaynba.com/wp-login.php?action=register Probably best you register, so you use a real email and have a password you can remember (you'll eventually change it, I believe). Doesn't take but 10 seconds, haha. But just use "Dash" as your log-in name, or whatever you wish...and then I'll go in and add your real name.

I would think the Grizzlies are looking at a small forward, to replace Gay. And why no Sherron Collins in the first round? He should be projected to go late first right now...but I'd say he probably belongs somewhere in between 15-20.

It's not a requirement, no quota or anything like that. Just dive into it and write whenever.

In other words, you wanted to win the award? I don't know what to tell you. You're trying to debate me over an award topic that includes a category most everyone ALWAYS has when they do these, and one that we've had for the 3-4 years we've done them. It looks like most everyone knows what it means. In other words, if we were to discuss who the best posters on the site are, which would be left out of the discussion? And among those, which SHOULD have been inserted into it? It's not hard to figure out, but I'm done talking about it.

Yep, just register there, and give me your full name here (PM or just in the topic).

Took you long enough to come up with that one...but I gave you rep anyways.

Simply put, you think that Antawn Jamison is underrated because he wasn't chosen as an all-star, despite his contributions. Also, how many people actually give him credit for his numbers? Same with the underrated poster. I consider Wali an underrated member because he does a TON for OTR, as a mod, a member and someone who runs our Youtube...but does anyone actually give him props? They could do it in a topic he posts a video in, they could say it in the anniversary topic, they can say it anywhere on the site (as many just go off-topic to begin with). He also makes very intellectual posts, but very few reply to them. A +1 rep would be the thing to do as well, but he's sitting at seven right now. Poe says we don't give anyone credit until this poll, but that's not true. The examples are above. People give reputation points. Was Wali nominated for MVP? He didn't get enough votes to land him in the top nominated group. Even in the NBA, the only official time you are given credit for anything would be the All-Star game and the end-of-season awards, correct? Underrated players, underrated members, same boat...just as the MVP of the league and the MVP of OTR.

I'd actually replace Gasol with Monta Ellis, honestly...but then the West would be without a center on the bench.

All-Stars East STARTERS C - Dwight Howard PF - Kevin Garnett SF - LeBron James SG - Dwyane Wade PG - Allen Iverson RESERVES PF - Chris Bosh SF - Paul Pierce PG - Derrick Rose SG - Joe Johnson SF - Gerald Wallace PG - Rajon Rondo C - Al Horford All-Stars West STARTERS C - Amare Stoudemire PF - Tim Duncan SF - Carmelo Anthony SG - Kobe Bryant PG - Steve Nash RESERVES SF - Kevin Durant PF - Dirk Nowitzki PG - Chris Paul SG - Brandon Roy PF - Pau Gasol PG - Deron Williams PF - Zach Randolph I agree with almost all of them, but I really think Joakim Noah deserves a spot over Al Horford. EDIT: Scratch that. David Lee over both.

I wouldn't never, ever guessed he'd be an all-star if you asked me this in November. Good choice, and well deserved.

No Bynum, haha. I'm GLAD that Kevin Durant got in. He deserves it.

Reserves added.

What team do you move? The Kings?

I really think Shannon is going to win this. He went for a Statue of Liberty dunk in one of the games, and it looked like he was going to pull it off nicely until a guy came to block the dunk, and he switched it to a layup. To be honest, I figured both Brown and LeBron would just be those guys that lack creativity, but jump out of the building...but I'm starting to change my mind about Brown.