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1 three pointer for the Bulls that half, mainly due to Miami's ability to close out on shooters.

What makes you think the Nets can't land Dwight next season? Given the current age of superstars wanting out, GM's are constantly looking to put their team in the best position moving forward, so I'm sure they will at least field some offers for Dwight this time next year, ESPECIALLY if they don't win a ring this year. Brook Lopez and a few pieces here and there should do the trick because really, what better options are out there for Orlando? In 2006, the Celtics were in a similar situation, and I'm sure you were doubting their ability to build a true contender for years to come given that roster, right? So much can happen in this league in such a short period of time, I'm sorry but you're not using your head right now.

You really don't understand the concept of building a team, do you?

Finally, after all these years of having that dusty old system in my basement, I can finally put it to good use.

It's not like he'll be caged in Boston his whole life because he decides to sign there..

http://twitter.com/#!/gwashburn14/status/40921406325784576 Damn.... Sleep with one eye open Ainge, Perk is comin for ya. http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2os6oOcBR1qc13yoo1_400.jpg

Let's not forget guys, by 2012 the Celtics will have a total of 2 players under contract, Rondo and Pierce..(maybe Bradley, if they decide to keep him). Dwight Howard to Beantown.

lol I wasn't saying to give him more minutes, you misinterpreted my post.

I have always felt like he lucked into that role of a starter on an exciting young playoff team. I followed him since the beginning of his college career at Georgetown, and always felt like he was best suited as a 6th man. Give him more minutes, and you see him take more and more contested shots, and his weaknesses begin to show more and more. Playing behind Pierce would be great for him.

According to David Aldridge, he won't since he's too out of shape.

Highly doubt it, multiple reports have stated that the Wizards will not buyout Bibby, he's going to have to suffer just like Rashard has.

Nope.

Doc Rivers must have been behind this, he wants them to draft Austin.

It's worth it for the Cavs, they got a lot of ping pong balls in the lottery now, imagine if they strike gold with Irving or Jones? I know the draft class is weak and there's a high possibility of both of those players staying in school, but you never know. I think it's worth it.

I heard Rondo was his closest friend, so I imagine he's enraged by this.

Looks like Nash is definitely gone in the offseason, absolutely no way he stays with them next year. And I can just see it now, Aaron Brooks averages 23 3PT attempts per 36... Good trade for the Rockets though, nice to see them finally rebuild.

I was freaking out about this earlier, but the Celtics did go 33-10 without him, so obviously they feel like with his contract issues and his knee problems, it's better that they get some value for him while the demand for a player of his caliber is still high. I'm actually more shocked that they traded Semih Erdan to the Cavs, I thought he was a serviceable backup that could get some minutes come playoff time, because Jermaine is useless. Broussard was just talking about how Shaq still looked unhealthy and was limping around during all star break, so it's obvious that the Celtics will explore opportunities to get a guy like Troy Murphy or even Sheed to strengthen that frontcourt. And I fully understand that the Celtics were concerned that with Marquis possibly being out for the rest of the season that they needed to make a trade for a SF. But I'd much rather see them go after a specialist type player to back him up, ala Shane Battier or Josh Howard. Jeff Green is a terrible rebounder, has a pretty low IQ, and his shot selection is poor. I don't know if going after him was the best idea. But it's obvious to me that Danny Ainge knows something we don't.

Yes because Hubie Brown watches every Wizards game..

Awesome win for us tonight, really needed it against FSU. Jordan didn't have a particularly good game, but our guards played great, been impressed lately with the play of Stoglin, the kid can play. Let's keep on rollin and get that spot in the tourney. Sucks to see Chris Wright go down with a broken hand, terrible timing. 3 weeks before the tourney too. Georgetown is in big trouble now, someone needs to step up.

Well I honestly don't believe the Wizards would accept it without the pick being included, it's what we're looking for most out of this deadline. You all had to overpay to get Hinrich because he is a significant upgrade over Bibby on both ends of the court. If they can move Jamal for some depth up front, it would improve the situation there a ton.

Well when the coach is giving a lame ass excuse for another pathetic performance by saying it's because of the trades that we didn't come out to play, then yes, you gotta believe some of it lies on the coaching.

You're acting as if he's a 15 year vet looking to win championships... he's 26 years old with a lot of basketball left to play in his career. And look, I'm not saying he will sign the extension because frankly, the Nets are a long ways from being a legit contender in the East, but you gotta believe they made this trade with a plan to negotiate an extension. They wouldn't have made this trade without being 100% certain they can extent his contract. Like I said, you're right and you're saying all the right things here, this is a risky move, the Nets really will have trouble surrounding D-Will with great talent. Hell, it doesn't even guarantee them a playoff spot next year because really, what are they going to turn to in free agency? David West? They can't add an immediate impact player through the draft either. We'll see what moves they make in the next year.

Stats can be deceiving.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Shawn-Kemp-rips-Blake-Griffin-s-dunk-as-Kia-tak?urn=nba-325517