NBA: 2010 Season News and Discussion Thread **Dallas Wins Title 4-2 (page 84)**
#1401
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^ No. She hawt...?
#1405
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Nice to see Chicago not play any defense tonight. Oh well, Heat awaits...
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^ Sure was...but, wow did Rose really turn it on in the 4th quarter.
Almost won it for the Bulls...
Almost won it for the Bulls...
#1408
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But, he's clearly a non-MVP candidate. Second rate player.
#1409
Oh Hullow
well the pieces are finally coming together for the knicks ... ive been waiting for this for over 10 years... sloppy win, but i didnt expect much better considering they gutted their team 2 days ago.
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Hawks add Kirk Hinrich, deal Mike Bibby
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6152388
Looks like Bibby's career is done.
Hawks add Kirk Hinrich, deal Mike Bibby
ATLANTA -- The struggling Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich from Washington in a five-player trade Wednesday, upgrading their backcourt for the playoff run.
The Hawks also received forward Hilton Armstrong in exchange for guard Mike Bibby, rookie guard Jordan Crawford, swingman Maurice Evans and a first-round pick in this year's draft.
After the trade was announced, the short-handed Hawks lost 105-97 at Phoenix for their fifth defeat in six games. They are fifth in the top-heavy Eastern Conference and trying to hold off the New York Knicks, who closed within four games of Atlanta with a win over Milwaukee in their first game since acquiring Carmelo Anthony.
"Those guys are like brothers to me," Hawks forward Josh Smith said of his now-former teammates. "At the same time, we know this is a business. These things happen. The guys at the top felt like a change needed to be made."
The 32-year-old Bibby had lost a step defensively and was no longer the creative force he was in his younger days. Hawks coach Larry Drew had hoped second-year player Jeff Teague would take on a larger role at the point, but he was averaging less than 12 minutes a game.
Hinrich should be an improvement over Bibby at both ends of the court. He was averaging 11.1 points and 4.4 assists as on off-and-on starter for the Wizards, frequently playing alongside rookie star John Wall.
"We felt we had a good opportunity to improve our ballclub by adding Kirk and Hilton," Hawks general manager Rick Sund said. "Kirk is a well-rounded player that gives us options at both guard positions. In addition to being a solid and hard-nosed defender, he is a good shooter who can also distribute the ball. His resume includes significant playoff experience as well. Hilton can play both center and power forward, and will add frontcourt depth."
Bibby was averaging 9.4 points and 3.6 assists. The Hawks gave up some depth on their bench by dealing Evans (4.5 points a game) and Crawford (4.2), but felt it was worth the expected improvement at the crucial point position.
It was clear a deal was imminent when Hinrich was scratched from the Washington lineup just before a game in Philadelphia against the 76ers. He and Armstrong watched the first half from the bench, but neither came out for the second half of a 117-94 loss.
The Hawks played later at Phoenix.
"It was a pretty tough thing to hear," Wall said. "Kirk's a veteran guy who taught me an awful lot about NBA basketball. I'll really miss him. And Hilton was a good friend, too. I wish them both well."
The Wizards, going through another dreadful season, are focused on building for the future around Wall. While Bibby and Evans add experience, the team should reap more long-term benefits from landing a prospect such as Crawford and adding another first-round pick to its haul.
"We were able to acquire a proven, clutch leader in Mike, a hard-nosed veteran in Maurice, and an intriguing prospect in Jordan, as well as a first-round draft choice to add to our own first-round pick this summer," team president Ernie Grunfeld said. "This trade continues our plan to build with draft picks and prospects, develop our young players and stay financially flexible."
The Wizards had a woeful second half against the 76ers, losing their third in a row.
"When word got around, guys kind of lost their concentration," Washington coach Flip Saunders said. "I think when the deadline is over, guys will have a sense of relief."
Wall said he looks forward to working with Bibby.
"He's a veteran, so I'm hoping he'll be able to teach me, too," the rookie said.
ATLANTA -- The struggling Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich from Washington in a five-player trade Wednesday, upgrading their backcourt for the playoff run.
The Hawks also received forward Hilton Armstrong in exchange for guard Mike Bibby, rookie guard Jordan Crawford, swingman Maurice Evans and a first-round pick in this year's draft.
After the trade was announced, the short-handed Hawks lost 105-97 at Phoenix for their fifth defeat in six games. They are fifth in the top-heavy Eastern Conference and trying to hold off the New York Knicks, who closed within four games of Atlanta with a win over Milwaukee in their first game since acquiring Carmelo Anthony.
"Those guys are like brothers to me," Hawks forward Josh Smith said of his now-former teammates. "At the same time, we know this is a business. These things happen. The guys at the top felt like a change needed to be made."
The 32-year-old Bibby had lost a step defensively and was no longer the creative force he was in his younger days. Hawks coach Larry Drew had hoped second-year player Jeff Teague would take on a larger role at the point, but he was averaging less than 12 minutes a game.
Hinrich should be an improvement over Bibby at both ends of the court. He was averaging 11.1 points and 4.4 assists as on off-and-on starter for the Wizards, frequently playing alongside rookie star John Wall.
"We felt we had a good opportunity to improve our ballclub by adding Kirk and Hilton," Hawks general manager Rick Sund said. "Kirk is a well-rounded player that gives us options at both guard positions. In addition to being a solid and hard-nosed defender, he is a good shooter who can also distribute the ball. His resume includes significant playoff experience as well. Hilton can play both center and power forward, and will add frontcourt depth."
Bibby was averaging 9.4 points and 3.6 assists. The Hawks gave up some depth on their bench by dealing Evans (4.5 points a game) and Crawford (4.2), but felt it was worth the expected improvement at the crucial point position.
It was clear a deal was imminent when Hinrich was scratched from the Washington lineup just before a game in Philadelphia against the 76ers. He and Armstrong watched the first half from the bench, but neither came out for the second half of a 117-94 loss.
The Hawks played later at Phoenix.
"It was a pretty tough thing to hear," Wall said. "Kirk's a veteran guy who taught me an awful lot about NBA basketball. I'll really miss him. And Hilton was a good friend, too. I wish them both well."
The Wizards, going through another dreadful season, are focused on building for the future around Wall. While Bibby and Evans add experience, the team should reap more long-term benefits from landing a prospect such as Crawford and adding another first-round pick to its haul.
"We were able to acquire a proven, clutch leader in Mike, a hard-nosed veteran in Maurice, and an intriguing prospect in Jordan, as well as a first-round draft choice to add to our own first-round pick this summer," team president Ernie Grunfeld said. "This trade continues our plan to build with draft picks and prospects, develop our young players and stay financially flexible."
The Wizards had a woeful second half against the 76ers, losing their third in a row.
"When word got around, guys kind of lost their concentration," Washington coach Flip Saunders said. "I think when the deadline is over, guys will have a sense of relief."
Wall said he looks forward to working with Bibby.
"He's a veteran, so I'm hoping he'll be able to teach me, too," the rookie said.
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Okay, LeHeat: Just. Bring it.
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I expect nothing short of absolute Miami domination of the overrated Bulls.
#1419
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dang
perkins and robinson for jeff green and kristic
pryzbilla and 2nd rounder and something else for Gerald Wallace
aaron brooks for goran dragic and a 1st rounder
hasheem thabeet and a 1st for shane battier
sure i've forgotten some already... crazy hour
perkins and robinson for jeff green and kristic
pryzbilla and 2nd rounder and something else for Gerald Wallace
aaron brooks for goran dragic and a 1st rounder
hasheem thabeet and a 1st for shane battier
sure i've forgotten some already... crazy hour
#1420
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Hate to see Perk go, but I don't think we were gonna be able to resign him. It's gonna hurt us against Orlando and the Lakers...
I feel like another shoe is about to drop... Sheed???
I feel like another shoe is about to drop... Sheed???
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The Cavs are eyeing the future and the real good part of this trade for them is the 2011 first round pick that comes along with the trade. They will already be in the lottery so they are just stacking their chips for the draft. As far as Baron Davis when really plays he's better than Mo Williams and I think Byron Scott can get him to play better than he did with the Clippers.
#1423
Also Harangody and Erden for draft picks:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/bal...urn=nba-325990
Er... if another shoe is gonna drop, I hope to hell it's something a whole lot better than just Sheed dragging his tired ass out of retirement.
WTF is Ainge doing?! They're gonna need to bring Robert F***ing Parish out of cryo-stasis to plug that hole in the middle!
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April Fool?
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Maybe Boston has a sekrit l33t agreement with Miami. This is really a deal to screw Boston's chances and give Miami it's definite green light for the Title.
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The Cavs are eyeing the future and the real good part of this trade for them is the 2011 first round pick that comes along with the trade. They will already be in the lottery so they are just stacking their chips for the draft. As far as Baron Davis when really plays he's better than Mo Williams and I think Byron Scott can get him to play better than he did with the Clippers.
#1431
mmmmmm....
I think Portland got the best deal out of all these trades.
I am still not sure why Boston made that trade.. I understand that Jeff Green has way more potential in future than Perkins, but still left me some questions..
I think WC better watch out for Thunders now.
I am still not sure why Boston made that trade.. I understand that Jeff Green has way more potential in future than Perkins, but still left me some questions..
I think WC better watch out for Thunders now.
#1432
Drifting
think the cavs just waived leon powe. Maybe he is in the celts plans, probably along with guys like TJ Ford and Troy Murphy. I'm still not sure they should've gotten rid of erden, but i guess when you're a championship contender, if you have free roster spaces you can bet some guys might want to join the ride
#1433
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Nice to see MiniMe sucking it...
#1434
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The LeHeat has just one more quarter to score 70+ points...but, nice to see a Bulls team with no-names LEADING. *coughs*
#1435
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Would love to see Chicago take less bad 3-pointers though...
#1436
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@ MiniMe shooting 1 for 16 so far...Big 3 my @$$...
#1437
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@ 1 for 18 for Bosh...
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What a shot by Rose...(one of many)...
#1440
Wow this is a great game....