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Post by gk on Feb 12, 2011 10:27:05 GMT -6
If I were ever to escape from Shawshank, I would use this as a poster to cover up my tunnel.
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Post by gk on Feb 16, 2011 21:13:47 GMT -6
OK. Cavs beat Lakers. I assume they've already traded for Carmelo.
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Post by gk on Feb 16, 2011 21:44:24 GMT -6
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Post by fatmenace on Feb 20, 2011 17:21:50 GMT -6
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Post by gk on Feb 21, 2011 21:34:35 GMT -6
Melo officially a Knick. Everyone's saying the Knicks gave up too much. And that the Nets might get some of the stuff sent to Denver.
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Post by gk on Feb 21, 2011 21:46:38 GMT -6
I'm not convinced they gave up too much. Carmelo is one of the five best players in the NBA, IMO. There's no price too steep for that kind of a player.
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Post by gk on Feb 21, 2011 21:47:18 GMT -6
This'll make the Knicks a heckuva 6th seed if nothing else.
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Post by gk on Feb 21, 2011 21:57:43 GMT -6
I also hold Billups in high regard. I can't really say why. Maybe it's all those deep playoff runs he's been a part of.
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Post by fatmenace on Feb 22, 2011 2:08:32 GMT -6
Amare, Carmelo and Billups are a formidable trio, but I don't see much depth on that team.
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Post by fatmenace on Feb 22, 2011 2:12:38 GMT -6
Nets are basically at the bottom now. Sucks to be them.
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Post by gk on Feb 22, 2011 8:17:14 GMT -6
I know this sounds crazy, but if they can keep Isaiah relegated to scouting, they could stock that team in a couple years. If memory serves, he's actually a pretty good talent-finder.
And in 2012, they'll only have three players under contract, meaning Chris Paul, come on down....
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Post by gk on Feb 23, 2011 10:33:52 GMT -6
Wow. Nets acquire Deron Williams for Favors and Harris.
Not totally sure what I think about this trade. I'm a huge fan of Williams, but Favors potential is massive. I certainly like the trade for Utah. And I think I like it for NJ, but I'm not certain.
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Post by gk on Feb 23, 2011 10:44:02 GMT -6
Is there any mention of Williams signing an extension with the Nets? Seems like that should have been taken care of BEFORE the trade.
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Post by gk on Feb 23, 2011 10:51:31 GMT -6
Utah also gets NJ Nets first round pick. That could be pretty good.
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Post by fatmenace on Feb 23, 2011 12:58:09 GMT -6
Wow, just saw this. Huge trade. There has to be some behind the scenes stuff going on, you don't trade a top five PG for a big guy with potential without something going on.
Interesting.
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