NBA Discussion

[Cuse510 0]

Well, at the request of JSan Andreas, here it is. The season won't be starting for a while, but I guess FA news and such can be discussed here in the meantime.

[woodprior383 0]

There's already 2 other NBA threads. Why do we need another one?

[Cuse510 0]

1) I don't really care about a new topic for a new season but it was suggested in the 2004-2005 topic that a new one be created

 

2) D Jones' topic says 2006-2007, so I didn't want people to be confused

 

I have no problem with this topic being closed if people think it is unnecessary.

[D Jones 0]

Nope, I made a mistake and put 06 - 07 on accident.

 

Doesn't matter to me which closes or which doesn't. Lets just talk basketball .

[Nate Baker1 0]

Yeah I was thinknig about a new topic also.

 

Hey you guys hear about Allen and Horry staying with there teams from last year? Well yeah they are

[D Jones 0]

Robert Horry & Ray Allen? I thought that Horry was retiring .

[Nate Baker1 0]

Robert Horry & Ray Allen? I thought that Horry was retiring .

Lol yeah but he needs to fill up his other hand with 4 more damn rings. It would suck to fight him.

[immessedup17 1]

Okay, following up with the talk from the last thread...

 

Larry Hughes can play the two, if needed. Hinrich also can play both guard positions. Gordon should be at the two guard always though. His passing and defense could use some work. He has the speed to play the point, but that is all.

 

What the Bulls need more though is a big name guy playing the 3. Bulls haven't been too strong in the Forward position these past years. We need a proven veteran to start at small forward, Nocioni was good, but we need a play maker. Not another Antonio Davis type.

 

I'm not sure who is out on the Free Agent market as of right now, as my mind is still in baseball mode.

[Cuse510 0]

Okay, following up with the talk from the last thread...

 

Larry Hughes can play the two, if needed. Hinrich also can play both guard positions. Gordon should be at the two guard always though. His passing and defense could use some work. He has the speed to play the point, but that is all.

 

What the Bulls need more though is a big name guy playing the 3. Bulls haven't been too strong in the Forward position these past years. We need a proven veteran to start at small forward, Nocioni was good, but we need a play maker. Not another Antonio Davis type.

 

I'm not sure who is out on the Free Agent market as of right now, as my mind is still in baseball mode.

Even though I hate to admit it because he's a dookie, I think Deng will be pretty good in a few years. Remember, he would still be a Jr. in college this upcoming season, so he'll develop. Also I believe Joe Johnson is an FA this year. Can you imagine the Bulls with him playing the 3?

[immessedup17 1]

Joe Johnson wouldn't be too bad. And yeah, I think Deng will turn out pretty good, but I don't think he can start now. Same thing with Nocioni, they are the Bulls starters down the road.

[Nate Baker1 0]

Joe Johnson wouldn't be too bad. And yeah, I think Deng will turn out pretty good, but I don't think he can start now. Same thing with Nocioni, they are the Bulls starters down the road.

Lol too bad? His corner shots drop all the time. But I hope the Suns retain him because he is a very good perimeter defender and mid and long range shooter.

 

Also I just heard Nate mcmillan signed with the blazers.

[immessedup17 1]

Joe Johnson wouldn't be too bad. And yeah, I think Deng will turn out pretty good, but I don't think he can start now. Same thing with Nocioni, they are the Bulls starters down the road.

Lol too bad? His corner shots drop all the time. But I hope the Suns retain him because he is a very good perimeter defender and mid and long range shooter.

 

Also I just heard Nate mcmillan signed with the blazers.

The Bulls never had problems shooting three's. I was thinking a solid defender and down low player. I want a star, but not necessarily just a shooter.

[D Jones 0]

Cuttino Mobley is out there, and so is Damon Jones.

 

As for Lary Hughes going to Chicago a possible, it would work out nice. But it would be hard picking the depth because the guard postion could look like this.

 

SG-Hughes

PG-Hinrich

or

SG-Gordon

PG-Hughes

or

SG-Gordon

PG-Hinrich

 

Gordon can sit out again, he didn't win the 6th man award for no reason.

 

[Cuse510 0]

I would love to have Mobley, especially if he could play the 3 (probably not, but who knows?) Imagine a backcourt of Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, and Cuttino Mobley. That'd be a fun team to watch.

 

@Nate: I also saw that McMillan signed with the Jail Blazers. I feel sorry for him, having to deal with all those headcases.

[Nate Baker1 0]

I would love to have Mobley, especially if he could play the 3 (probably not, but who knows?) Imagine a backcourt of Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, and Cuttino Mobley. That'd be a fun team to watch.

 

@Nate: I also saw that McMillan signed with the Jail Blazers. I feel sorry for him, having to deal with all those headcases.

Lol Jail Blazers, nice.

 

Yeah I dont think they will be that successful after loosing Shareef. But if they get Randoplh back from injury he will beef up the team with a solid rebounder and inside scorer. I think he won Most Improved Player two years ago right?

 

Lots of new player news todday as followed.

 

•Redd decides to stay with Bucks(which means the Cavs will likely go hard for Johnson now. Or possibly Hughes.

•Warriors sign Ie Diogu

•Layden is now assistant coach to the Jazz

 

Also Buck are looking for a new coach.

[Cuse510 0]

Lol Jail Blazers, nice.

You've never heard that one before?

 

Anyways, great news for Milwaukee fans about Redd. He's a great player and from what I've heard a great guy, so he's good to have as the face of their franchise.

[Nate Baker1 0]

Yeah Redd stayed and not Bogut will give them some size downlow so maybe the Bucks can pull Suns and turn around the franchise.

 

Also you guys hear that rumour about Marbury and the knicks?

[Cuse510 0]

Haven't heard anything about Starbury, but I just saw Larry Hughes is signing with the Cavs. Good for LeBron, but I think it's too bad he left Washington and the big 3 of him, Jamison, and Arenas. They could've been really good.

[Nate Baker1 0]

Haven't heard anything about Starbury, but I just saw Larry Hughes is signing with the Cavs. Good for LeBron, but I think it's too bad he left Washington and the big 3 of him, Jamison, and Arenas. They could've been really good.

Yeah man I wonder who they will get to replace him. Possibly Mobley or maybe a bench player?

 

That trade will benfit the Cavs quite a bit now.

[D Jones 0]

Heres what I heard.

 

Larry Hughes turned down Chicago's offer, and took a 6 year deal with the Cavs.

 

Bobby Simmions signs a ( I think ) 4 year contract with the Pistions.

 

And Flip Saunders is waiting for the Pistions stop to be open.

[Larcen 210]

im betting a dude 100 bucks that golden state will make the playoffs next season.

 

 

 

 

 

who's crazy, me or him?

[D Jones 0]

GS looks good. Davis & Richardson and Dunleavy is finally showing he is a pretty decent player.

 

I wouldn't dis-agree with you.

[Nate Baker1 0]

GS looks good. Davis & Richardson and Dunleavy is finally showing he is a pretty decent player.

 

I wouldn't dis-agree with you.

Yes plus they have a hot new rookie in Ike Diogu who isnt that bad.

 

Also Simmons didnt sign with the Pistons, he signed with the Bucks. Bucks are looking pretty good. But Simmons might have have to be benched because Redd would likely start.

[Cuse510 0]

GS looks good. Davis & Richardson and Dunleavy is finally showing he is a pretty decent player.

 

I wouldn't dis-agree with you.

Yes plus they have a hot new rookie in Ike Diogu who isnt that bad.

 

Also Simmons didnt sign with the Pistons, he signed with the Bucks. Bucks are looking pretty good. But Simmons might have have to be benched because Redd would likely start.

I guess Simmons wil be the 6th man behind Mason and Redd. I don't know why he'd do that, when he would have been a top player with the Clippers. Maybe he's just sick of all the losing. Well I hope he has a good season. I root for all Chicago guys

[Nate Baker1 0]

GS looks good. Davis & Richardson and Dunleavy is finally showing he is a pretty decent player.

 

I wouldn't dis-agree with you.

Yes plus they have a hot new rookie in Ike Diogu who isnt that bad.

 

Also Simmons didnt sign with the Pistons, he signed with the Bucks. Bucks are looking pretty good. But Simmons might have have to be benched because Redd would likely start.

I guess Simmons wil be the 6th man behind Mason and Redd. I don't know why he'd do that, when he would have been a top player with the Clippers. Maybe he's just sick of all the losing. Well I hope he has a good season. I root for all Chicago guys

Yeah but if it wernt for redd staying and them getting bogut, i dont think h would have excepted the offer.

 

You know another team to look out for. New York. They got Channing and Robinson and now Q. Should be a pretty good team.

[D Jones 0]

Cutino Mobley signed a 5 year deal with the Clippers.

 

Hmm, they're looking good. Hopefully they can proove that there not worth getting rid of.

[Nate Baker1 0]

Yes finally someone posted. Yes the Clippers are looking better and better. I also heard the wizards traded Kwame Brown to the Lakers for Caron Butler. Also Udonis Haslem signed a 5 year deal with the Heat.

 

I wonder where Damon Jones will go, he was a pretty good three point shooter and defender last season.

 

Also Grant Hill is in the Hall of Fame!

[D Jones 0]

Damon Jones would fit with the Lakers. I would think so since they're a bit weak from the 3 and the PG's they have aren't the greatest.

 

Kwame Brown is still young, people think he is a bust but whenever he bust open and has a pretty damn good season people will say they knew he was going to be big. I still have faith in him.

 

Utah did lose Jaminson,Hughes and Arena's(sp). Can't blame them for going for Butler.

 

Congrats to Hill. Still playing for Magic or did he retire?

[Nate Baker1 0]

Damon Jones would fit with the Lakers. I would think so since they're a bit weak from the 3 and the PG's they have aren't the greatest.

 

Kwame Brown is still young, people think he is a bust but whenever he bust open and has a pretty damn good season people will say they knew he was going to be big. I still have faith in him.

 

Utah did lose Jaminson,Hughes and Arena's(sp). Can't blame them for going for Butler.

 

Congrats to Hill. Still playing for Magic or did he retire?

Nah he didnt retire, he is getting a locker in some hall of fame. Also I think you mean Washington lost Arenas Jamison and Hughes. Wait they lost Arenas and Jamison?

[D Jones 0]

Yeah, Washington .

 

Thats what I heard a while back.

 

 

I seen previews for Live '06 (on NCAA Football '06) and the passes look sick. Behind the back passes and no look passes. All they showed were damn Suns dunking and passing the ball . I'm sure you'd like that preview Nate, taking it your a Suns fan.