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Good point there. Rose can't be the one carrying the offense. We've seen Chris Paul does the same in NO and the result is not terrific. On a sidenote, Asik and Kurt Thomas, our two bigs off the bench, only played for like 5 minutes combined while Scal played for 10 minutes... I know Cole didn't play for OKC and Krstic played for like 17 minutes but I would have liked to see more of Asik out there rather than Scal.

Does he still have that creepy high voice?

We really should have taken T-Mac or re-signed Flip Murray when the Magic matched JJ Redick's offer sheet. Yes they are not the best options, but they can still put the ball in the basket better than Ronnie Brewer. Now, we are going to be using CJ and Bogans to try and shoot as a 2, which isn't very good. Hopefully we can make a trade or something for a wing scorer.

Money and years probably considering his agent is Arn Tellem.

Detroit and the former Lakers with Van Exel and Eddie Jones had 4 all-stars. Heat for sure then maybe Celtics have a chance as well. As for the West, can't really see any team that has a chance...maybe the Spurs if they stay healthy and play well?

Granger is more important to his team but I think Iggy is a better player, much more versatile. Granted, he isn't a leader, but he is a great second/third option. Granger can actually lead the team though.

Good to have an owner that is not as aggressive (in terms of criticism of the league) as Mark Cuban but also well-known amongst casual fans.

PPG: 12 RPG: 1-2 APG: 2 Anything Else: 45% 3PGM When you got Dwight Howard inside the post, all you gotta do is find space outside and shoot the J. JJ can do that.

PPG: 18.7 RPG: 6 SPG: 1.6 Anything Else: 40% FGM

Really impressed with Afflalo...Utah is no slouch on D and to score 20+ is pretty darn good.

Just looking at the stats here: KG and Shaq both got less than 10 points, Ray Allen missed all his 3-point attempts (5)...no wonder they lost.

I thought Rolle really played well to demand a spot. I figure since Pacers are shopping Danthay Jones + possibly someone else to clear up the logjam in the swingman position, Rolle would come back later.

McRoberts is really not starting material IMO and Hansbrough could turn into a really solid and productive player. I am going with Tyler.

More time for Wes Johnson then.

They wanted to sign Oberto and they had 16 players so I think that's why they waived Pendergraph. I think the article made a mistake in stating that there are only 14 players in the Blazers' roster now.

He's got the quick hands and fast speed to do so but I think as you gain more experience, you figure out a more efficient way to steal the ball as over time the opponent's movement can be read and so I don't think Wall will lead the league in steals next season, although he might do so 4-5 seasons later.

In the playoffs, yes. They would still lose to the Celtics.

He does get into foul trouble a lot, and I think he is more of that energy guy off the bench i.e. Varejao type of player than a starter like Krstic who can hit the J.

Source Just thought this was worthy of note. I wonder whether Willie Green will be traded away as well now that they got Bayless.

The fifth man in the starting line-up. It's hard to determine value of someone like him who can do a bit of everything, I am guessing a serviceable big man (e.g. Jason Maxiell/Ryan Anderson) or someone like Eliot Williams who has potential to be a pretty good player.

You hit it right on the spot. I am sure LeBron had his mind set on leaving since the Cavs got eliminated by the Celtics. Even if they did do the trade and LeBron stayed, the new starting line-up of Baron, Parker, LBJ, Hickson/Jamison, Kaman wouldn't be much better than Mo, Parker, LBJ, Jamison, Shaq in the playoffs.

Tuesday, October 26th Miami @ Boston (TNT) Winner: Miami Leading scorer: LeBron Houston @ LA Lakers (TNT) Winner: LA Lakers Leading passer: Kobe Wednesday, October 27th Chicago @ Oklahoma City (ESPN) Winner: OKC Player with most turnovers: Derrick Rose Portland @ LA Clippers (ESPN) Winner: LA Clippers Leading rebounder: Camby Thursday, October 28th Washington @ Orlando (TNT) Winner: Orlando Leading scorer: Dwight Howard Phoenix @ Utah (TNT) Winner: Phoenix Leading passer: Deron Williams Friday, October 29th Orlando @ Miami (ESPN) Winner: Orlando Player with most steals: Wade LA Lakers @ Phoenix (ESPN) Winner: Lakers Leading rebounder: Robin Lopez Saturday, October 30th Denver @ Houston (NBATV) Winner: Houston Player with most threes made: Aaron Brooks

He should have came over a few years ago. With Orton and Gortat behind Howard now, I find it very hard that the Magic will be able to utilise him well even if he does agree to join the team. They might be able to trade his rights to another team though.

nor did I. I thought Bayless would have been a valuable contributor to the Blazers given Rudy's situation and how guys like Webster and Travis Outlaw left leaving very few wing players. I s'pose they are pretty high on Matthews though and other guys like Luke Babbitt and Eliot Williams can fill in. I hope this also means my man Patty Mills will get some minutes too.

Durant, without a doubt.