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This is the Chinese league we're talking about. All you need is athleticism and you can score 15+ points and grab 5+ rebounds.

Source Larry Bird is, without a doubt, unhappy. It took him a while to get rid of all the troublemakers and now another one pops up.

They have been using Odom as a center so you can count him as one. Yes I am merely speculating that he is going to be cut based on the fact that he didn't play in the scrimmage against China despite not being injured but I don't think they are going to definitely go with two pure centers.

Dam, Laettner looks like the oldest one out of all the guys in the Dream Team.

Well, I believe that it's pretty obvious to other teams that the Hornets do not want to get rid of CP3 and instead was offering Collison with Posey/Okafor due to their large contracts. I do not think the Hornets could have gotten anyone better than Ariza, who is a scorer and can fit into the Hornets' system.

Green and McGee didn't play against China, so it's very likely they are two of the 3 cuts.

I have a feeling Rush and TJ Ford will be involved in the trade for the big man. Good to see Pacers continue trying to make progress though despite already getting Collison.

According to ESPN, Ebanks' deal is non-guaranteed while Caracter's contract is along with a second year team option. Source

Very nice in-depth game reviews. I am following.

That's a sweet sig. Huge fan of the font (although as said above it is kind of sharp). The background is slick.

The lack of a consistent second scoring option (I consider Billups as a third scoring option now) is the main problem in my opinion.

I like it. Who is the top scorer for the team?

As Nitro's analysis shown above, this is a rare multi-team trade where all teams benefit in some way. I really like the Pacers especially, with Collison they have no worries about the PG position and they are pretty much all filled up in other positions (I am hoping Hansbrough can replace Murphy)

I think both players are going to be a better fit to their new team so good trade.

He is not going to get a spot with the T'Wolves, they are packed in every position.

Rumors are really getting stronger and this seems to become more and more possible as the days go by. I think this is really dependent on Nuggets' next season though. The previous season they can say that they lost because of the lack of concentration due to Coach Karl's absence, but this year they have no excuse (as of now).

I think they are going to see how Splitter is going to go first. If Splitter is nothing more than an ordinary role player, then Duncan might get resigned another year (he can play till 38/39 IMO). I can see him leaving when he see fits though, whether it be another player taking over the reign at San Antonio or if they fail to remain as playoffs contenders.

I see his FGA and points going down as a result of two offensive-minded guards in charge to around 16 PPG, but his rebounds will be around 12 RPG.

Overpaid, although not as bad as people are saying above. 4 years seems a bit too long though IMO as DeMar and Sonny/someone else should establish themselves as definite starters by the end of year 2.

First choice listed first. Atlanta Hawks - Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, Al Horford Boston Celtics - Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce Charlotte Bobcats - Gerald Wallace Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah Cleveland Cavaliers - Mo Williams Dallas Mavericks - Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd Denver Nuggets - Carmelo Anthony, Billups Detroit Pistons - Ben Wallace (just felt that he would be the one representing the Pistons) Golden State Warriors - Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis Houston Rockets - Yao Ming Indiana Pacers - Danny Granger Los Angeles Clippers - Blake Griffin Los Angeles Lakers - Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Memphis Grizzlies - Rudy Gay, OJ Mayo Miami Heat - Dwyane Wade, LeBron as well Milwaukee Bucks - Brandon Jennings, Andrew Bogut Minnesota Timberwolves - Corey Brewer, Darko ( but I am really out of other players that seem certain to stay at T'Wolves for a while) New Jersey Nets - Brook Lopez New Orleans Hornets - Chris Paul, David West New York Knicks - Amare Stoudemire Oklahoma City Thunder - Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green Orlando Magic - Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson Philadelphia 76ers - Andre Iguodala, Jrue Holiday Phoenix Suns - Steve Nash, Grant Hill, Robin Lopez Portland Trail Blazers - Brandon Roy, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge Sacramento Kings - Tyreke Evans San Antonio Spurs - Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili Toronto Raptors - DeMar DeRozan Utah Jazz - Deron Williams, Jerry Sloan Washington Wizards - John Wall

You can't eat/drink after sunrise and before sundown.

^ Yeah no doubt about that, the only all-stars from last year in the team are: Durant, Rose, Rondo and Billups.

Source I wondered where this guy went last year. I still think he's a decent role player and given that the Mavs really only have Caron, Marion and Dirk as their forwards he can get some PT at times.

Source Thoughts on who got warnings? My bets are on: Eric Gordon, Steph Curry and Granger.