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If Artest can alleviate the pressure off Kobe and guard the opposing teams best wing every game then it is him. Allowing Kobe to guard the weaker of the two wings will allow him to focus more energy on offense. If Lebron is guarded by Ron then that allows Kobe to save a considerable amount of energy. Come playoff time I think Artest's impact will be felt more when Kobe is able to expend all his energy on the offensive end. Also having Artest on the Lakers takes one of very few players in the league who can do a decent job on Kobe.

Just got home from hockey, was at the rink and my buddy checked his phone, looks like the Raps are well on their way to squandering another lead. Anyone been watching wanna give me an update on what's been going on?

Definitely Rose, he isn't even 100% right now so it is kind of hard to judge him. Plus it is an ankle injury which is affecting his speed and quickness, his biggest weapon. He averaged 17-6 last year so one would expect those numbers to increase this year, but regardless a 17-6 PG>Luol Deng, both good players but Rose brings so much more to the table at arguably the most important position on the floor. It is a shame you guys lost Gordon though that is a lot of scoring to replace.

I feel like Demar is going to come back next year and be really good. I think his shot just needs to be refined which isn't a big problem since his mechanics are okay. He also needs to improve his handle, but once he gets a feel for the game I think he will be good. His shot isn't bad when he has time to set up, but it is atrocious when he is even slightly off balanced or rushed. I think if we had better help defense or better interior defense Demar would be a fantastic defender. He really gets up and contests shots but the problem is he gets beat off the dribble quite often but there is literally no bail out with Bosh and Bargs down low. With how bad Demar is, it is absolutely pathetic that Sonny Weems is stealing minutes from him. At least from Demar you get a guy who plays within himself, hustles and runs in the open court. Sonny Weems is the Kris Humphries of wings, drives me absolutely crazy. The problem with Derozan is his minutes are so pre-determined, I wish he would get a game or two where if he is playing good ball he would get 30 minutes, he has never gotten over 20 minutes more than once or twice. Also wouldn't mind seeing him get more minutes with the second unit where he can be more assertive and make plays, when he is out there with the starters he is kind of just there. His teammates don't look for him and he gives it up as soon as he gets it, Jose only has eyes for Bosh and hardly ever hits Demar when he makes a good cut. If Demar is getting 18 minutes regardless, I would rather see him get those minutes with the second unit, a lineup of Bargnani-Amir-Demar-Marco-Jack would be one I wouldn't mind seeing, they would be getting up and down the floor. Wouldn't mind seeing Wright start off guarding the other team's best wing, regardless of his boneheaded offensive decisions, maybe being out there with the starters he won't feel the need to make something happen offensively. EDIT- A perfect example is when VC was like 2-11 with Demar out there or something like that, and he got yanked after his typical first 8 minutes or whatever, he was playing good but as usual he got yanked after his usual time, for SONNY [expletive]ING WEEMS. I don't mind him coming off for Marco or Wright, but if we have injuries why are we subbing Demar out for inferior players.

Trade Arenas for an actual PG who runs the offense and plays defense. They can lose his scoring because Jamison and Caron and Miller are an admirable trio of scorers. Arenas would probably get good value in a trade.

Why? Would be dumb if he came back at like 80% and risked aggravating it or damaging it further. This team doesn't need him, they could lose another guy and be okay. Just have to make it to the playoffs healthy.

Nah honestly I can admit when I am/was wrong. I am a Raptors fan and excitement often clouds my judgment. The other fans and Chuck brainwashed me into thinking Jose was a beast mostly because of his ast/to ratio. I used to think Jose>TJ and I was oblivious to the impact TJ had until he was gone, told my friends I wanted to trade Jose for TJ but they said I was crazy lol. Now they hate Jose too. But also Jose was never as exposed defensively until this year and last when he was playing starting PG's all night. I am wondering how long until Jose starts getting booed, because people are starting to make note of his defensive incompetence. Even Leo was calling him out all last game. But as much as I liiked Jose at the time, he was never EVER worth nearly 10 mill per season. Would rather see him guarding SG's because even if they can take him in the post at least we can have our athletic guys like Wright on the PG's which will be more effective then brick footed Calderon. Before last year I was arguing with someone how Jose is as good if not better than Rondo, now don't I look like an idiot

I find it funny when he gets mad when he gets called for a foul. Or when he has the nerves to start shouting or get angry at his teammates. There isn't a single good thing he does defensively. I remember I was rattled when Jalen or Kenny or someone on TNT called Jose a backup PG, but I have now seen the light since he has become a starter. TJ Ford prior to Horford pwning him >>>>>>>>>> Jose. It is a shame too because we probably would have gotten better value for Jose if we traded him instead. I don't get why Brian was willing to admit the JO experiment failed but can;t admit this one failed. They need to trade him for a shorter contract because he is not worth 10 million dollars.

I think all Raptors fans want to hear from VC is a heart felt apology. Not him looking for forgiveness but apologize for quitting on the team and leaving us in a hole the way he did. Depending how you see it management screwed VC almost as much as he did us. I wasn't following the Raptors big at the time, but that is when I started to get heavily into basketball and I remember all his requests being ignored and not even considered such as the hiring of Babcock. I don't get why Babcock was hired and I guess VC didn't either. There is no excuse for him quitting on the team the way he did, but there is a chance that something lead to him behaving that way. Maybe management telling him they won't trade him? Maybe telling him they signed him to a contract and he is playing it out? I think him telling his side of the story is something best saved for the time his career is over. It really is a damn shame the Raptors best player ever went out this way, I wish we could celebrate Vince Carter but unfortunately this situation may never allow that. Vince will have played more years away from TO than in TO, but he will always be remembered as a Raptor. He deserves an awesome send off but probably won't get it until he mends his ties with not only the Raptors organization but also it's fans.

I wish the Raptors would trade for Caron Butler.

Amir played really well against Miami too, great job of BC saving face losing Delfino but getting Amir in return... same with getting Marco for nothing. I hate Sonny Weems.

LOL at Jack Armstrong commenting on LeBron retiring 23 or whatever. "I thought it was a ridiculous concept, just looking for a reason to sell jerseys. Give me a break!" Honestly wouldn't be surprised if he got fined lmao.

Why are we playing Amir on Dwight, isn't Amir like 6'7? This is ridiculous.

Has Jose been practicing his alleys? He has thrown 2 good ones already, too bad Demar couldn't finish that one. Vince is playing really aggressive, seems like he is trying to force it and the call aren't going his way, being a real ball stopper on offense. Really don't like Sonny Weems one bit, why is he trying to break down his defender? He is making Antoine Wright type of plays. Demar is actually doing a solid job on defense. Bargnani and Jose are horrible on D right now as usual. EDIT- This is the first time I have enjoyed Leo's commentating, watching him call out Jose has been quite enjoyable.

I don't know why anyone would be surprised, they were a good team last year and adding Marion is a good addition. This team is also really deep too if they are 100%.

Yes because you shooting .390 taking the bulk of the shots when you are supposed to run the offense is always the recipe for success. Arenas is an idiot, if I met him I would break his fingers so he can still dribble but can't shoot anymore. Arenas will never be on a good team because he isn't a PG, the Wizards need a guy who will actually run the offense. I think it is hilarious how Arenas thinks he has sacrificed anything, unless he means he is sacfracing PPG which is his own fault. He is taking 1 less shot per game then his last full season. Either he is delusional or just talking out his [expletive] because he is mad after a loss. Trade this buffoon. EDIT- Pretty pathetic that his 6.3 APG thus far ties his career best for a full season.

Trade Jose for an expiring. Letting jumpshooters go off for 30.

Celtics lookin old. U MAD? EDIT- This Magic team is serious, most talent on any single NBA roster.

That Chalmers kid beasted last night. As I expected it is 100% on Wade, the Heat have NO ONE else who can create for themselves. Got some good spot up shooters but you have so many no name big men playing with Haslem out. Wade needs help, at least LeBron has Mo who can create on his own a bit, Wade has nothing. JO was horrid last night, don't know if that is how he has been playing all year but Bosh made an absolute fool of Jermaine last night.

Artest has to be on crack.

It his hilarious how Jose actually can't/won't throw and alley-oop. Demar was wide open for one but Jose just goes in for the lay up. WOW Demar went UP AND GOT THAT ONE.

This would be awesome if he could come back for an actual angle. Be part of the show for a month or two and do an actual storyline with Jericho or John Cena. He could definitely save wrestling and make it popular again IMO.

Can drink anything but Coors is the easiest to drink lol. My favourite beer is the free kind. If I am looking to get sick the next morning then Carling it is. I also like Carona but that is a cruising beer really. Kinda like Kokanee too but whatever.

I don't know why BC is so insistent an standing pat with this roster. Our pieces don't even really complement each other at all. My position could change on this after this loss marinates, just a really frustrating game to watch.

Eric Maynor>Jose Calderon lol. Legs are just gone Jose had to jump his highest to make that three.