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I would be absolutely shocked if JO wasn't hurt midway through the year. Whether it be major, or a nagging injury, I am almost certain after around the 65th game you will have a JO who is not playing at 100%, which is not a very useful player because he will begin to take almost all jumpers and will turn into a black hole on offense at times. The Hawks have more than one guy who can create for himself, Wade can't even leave the games because your best scorers are basically spot up shooters lol. This is why I think it is so important for Beasley to get minutes and touches because at least this kid can fill it up, and score in a variety of ways. I would like to see the offense run through Beasley while Wade is on the bench. As far as I am concerned the future of this team begins and ends with Beasley, if he can develop into the 20 point player he should be then the Heat look much better moving forward. If he continues this developmental halt and stays averaging 13 points all year then I would be concerned. IMO Riley should be shopping Beasley for a veteran/2nd option type of player this off-season, or maybe even now. You keep talking about the 2010 cap space you have, but you have a free agent of your own, and whether you like it or not you should be making all attempts to appease your star player, and Wade wants to win now not next year. I feel like Wade is being taken for granted, all the other teams are scrambling to retain their guys by making deals, while the Heat stand pat and send Wade into the season as a one man team once again. Also just a note, I was reading an article and the guy said with the cap projected to go down as of now no single team in the NBA is estimated to have enough to offer two maximum contracts in 2010. I don't know if it accurate or whatever, just saying.

[expletive] I had a feeling this kid would be terrible. Here is is running away with rooie of the year 1/8 through the season.

Didn't he go like 5 that draft? That draft was so garbage, the Raptors WOULD get the number 1 that year rofl.

Would acquiring Stephen Jackson for Delonte West and whatever they are giving, expected to not be much, push the Cavaliers over the top? Or would the Cavaliers be better off waiting for a legitimate star to become available for Shaq or Z's expiring around the time of the deadline? Taking on Jackson and his contract would be a huge risk not only because it could cause an implosion in Cleveland because of this guy's head, but also if LeBron leaves this contract would be kind of annoying for a team that would be headed nowhere.

All I am saying is the Cavaliers aren't invincible and there are still a lot of holes on your team. Atlanta would give your team fits if they were running up and down the floor, only Hickson and Andy would be able to handle it lol, Z and Shaq might literally die. Also Atlanta is not in the same class as Orlando and Boston IMO solely based on experience and track record of their players. But from a talent perspective the Hawks have as much talent as anyone and could beat any team in the NBA in a 7 game series. They are 9 guys DEEP, like 9 quality NBA players deep, all they need is another banger on the bench and a veteran presence and they could be poised for a deep playoff run.

Atlanta>Miami U MAD?

Lol. Yes because the Cavaliers lineup is unstoppable with Snaq.

Just tuned in, let's go Hawks. The C's always have trouble with these guys damn.

Ya that is what I meant, the poll got [expletive]ed up let me clarify in the opening post, I will post my thoughts in a bit playing Call of Duty and I will probably ramble on for a bit lol.

Is anyone taking the Heat and Hawks serious as contenders right now? Both are at 6-2 right now and running wild at the 2 and 3 spots in the East respectively. Of course we consider the Celtics, Magic and Cavaliers contenders by default, but my question is, is anyone taking these guys serious as threats at the throne? Or is this 6-2 start by these two teams irrelevant and neither will finish with 50 wins? Do any fans of the big 3 (teams) in the East consider these teams a serious threat? Do these teams need to make any moves to push them over the hill, post your thoughts here.

Should have shown him giving his wife or w/e that broad is a big diamond ring too.

Damn Ariza is still putting up nice stats, I wouldn't have minded us getting him instead of Hedo for like half the price and 6 years younger, this in hindsight of course lol because I always thought of Ariza as a glorified spot up shooter who plays good D.

I don't think the Clippers have the offensive firepower that the Grizzlies do. Also if Bosh drops 25+ he will tie Vince Carter's record of 8 straight games of 25 points, I would love to see him take a record like that away from Vince.

Lol at the Suns rebounding when losing Shaq for NOTHING. This is a guy expected to put the Cavs over the top, and a team went seemingly from lotto to a possible western conference heavyweight while getting absolutely nothing in return for him. I love how the Suns roster is put together, I have always liked Amare and Nash and I like Richardson too. There is a good amount of talent on this team, and although they might still be a move or two away, I think they could be a big man like Tyson Chandler away from contending. Also Amare would be crazy to play on a team that doesn't have a PG like Nash on it, absolutely crazy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-091114-15 Read the rest there ^^^ Pretty much what I have been thinking/hoping, just good to hear it out of a professionals mouth, or keyboard. I am more scared than ever to lose Bosh at the moment, because right now he is playing like a franchise player which is something he has never done before, he was always a second rate franchise guy to me but the Chris Bosh after the first 8 games of the year is a guy I would give the complete and total max contract to without hesitation.

What guns/sets is everyone using? I am just curious to what people think is the best. If it takes high level to unlock a perk or some [expletive] you are using, if you could note that would be good, here is mine: SCAR Gun with Holographic and heart beat thing for Search and silencer for team deathmatch Perks: Bling, Stopping power (soon to be cold blooded) and steady aim Flash Grenades and sticky grenades w/e that [expletive] is Death Streak copy cat

Ya I can't believe how good he is playing, but didn't Mayo have a start like this too last year? I'm not saying he will, but it is pretty likely he will hit a rookie wall eventually. Lucky for him he won't get the hook and will be allowed to play through it because there isn't anyone to replace him. I wonder if this will lead to more players going to Europe to play, while it may have hurt his draft stock, it definitely helped get him better prepared for the NBA game.

Nothing better to talk about Don't really care what we do with the roster spot. Nothing will be done until we see how this team looks with Reggie. Don't think I have ever been so excited for a guy with career averages of like 6 PPG to get in the line up lol.

11/7 @Dal L 129-101 32 8-16 .500 1-1 1.000 9-11 .818 1 1 3 0 6 6 12 1 26 11/9 @Sas L 131-124 32 8-16 .500 1-1 1.000 15-17 .882 0 1 2 4 3 7 10 1 32 11/11 Chi W 99-89 40 9-21 .429 0-0 -- 10-10 1.000 2 1 1 3 4 7 11 2 28 Shooting .795 from the line now. I think it is safe to say he has found his stroke at this point.

I don't even know if basketball is popular in Western Canada. That is where all the Hockey teams have sell outs.

Lol he is only doing it if everyone else does it. What did he say exactly, something like: "If I am changing then everyone else should have to". He also goes on to explain what significance the number 6 has to him like his childrens' birth dates, his HS number, Erving being his 2nd favourite player so please, don't give the Miami fans any more ammunition then they need lol. Actually damn, after thinking more it is kind of weird that two of his biggest suitors have the number 23 retired, but I bet they would un-retire them for LeBron lol. I don't think a number in basketball should be universally retired because no one in Basketball has been dominant enough to warrant that, basketball would be hard to determine the GOAT because of different positions and stuff. Unlike hockey where Gretzky is the undisputed GOAT because the only main stat is points, and he owns that record column easily.

Ya but you can't honestly tell me that if your team has championship aspirations that your starting backcourt is Andre Miller and Steve Blake moving forward in the years, both guys who could be over the hill any season now. Get Bayless minutesssssssssss

Well it is kind of annoying how people drag their own teams into discussions that aren't really involving that team. I try not to talk about the Raptors when it isn't in the question. Also lol at the Cavs bench being an attractive asset, the Cavs roster is ugly. If I am LeBron, which I am not, I would be looking at New Jersey first and Miami second. I would only be staying in Cleveland out of guilt because I would be leaving them in a mess without a title. That city has nothing going for them if LeBron leaves. He would probably only go to Miami because of Wade but that team still needs some serious work especially in the PF/C spot. Cleveland's Finest, no offense but you are a moron if you think the Cavaliers support is better than the Nets. Harris+Brook+Top 5 pick is much more attractive than any other team capable of landing LeBron. That top 5 pick, like I've been saying could land an amazing piece to this team to complete it. Do you realize LeBron has been leading those terrible supporting cast Cavaliers teams to finals appearances and 2nd round appearances? Mo Williams is his second option for crying out loud, Harris is better than Mo and Brook is better than anyone else on the Cavs. Don't you dare tell me that Z/Shaq-Andy-LeBron-Delonte (might be gone soon lol)-Mo is better than Brook-Top 5 pick traded potentially for star-LeBron-Lee-Harris with Yi as another trading piece. Also this Terrence Williams kid looks really good Not only are the Nets younger, the skill level is also superior. I am pretty sure depth of a team isn't something LeBron is looking too far into when considering his new team anyways. I always thought NJ was a pipe dream for LeBron, but now I see it as the most likely/ideal. The Nets have done an amazing job getting ready for 2010,keep in mind on top of the Max they can give LeBron they can also give around a 7-10 million dollar deal, or use that space along with Yi's contract and they top 5 pick to trade for someone who is already an established star. Perhaps a sign and trade for Joe Johnson or someone, not sure he is worth a top 5 pick but just an example.

With Eric Gordon out this has to be a W. Even if Kaman plays we have to win this game going into Phoenix, Denver and Utah.

The only game I wish we could have back is Memphis, all the other games I can deal with the L's, because even though they are banged up they are still title contenders and their chemistry is much better than ours. Our guys are still getting used to the team and the system, just ask Jarret.