Thread: NBA 2008-09 Season

Originally Posted by Skyhi

1. The Lakers are the best team in the NBA at the moment. In their recent road trip, they went 6-0, including wins over Boston and Cleveland. And this without their starting center, Andrew Bynum!



Agreed. The Lakers have a great team. Kobe, Odom, & Gasol are a formidible "big 3." If Bynum comes back for the playoffs - - watch out.

Yeah, don't forget Derek Fisher aka Mr. Big Shot. He can still knock down 3's like no one else. With Bynum, that has to be the best starting 5 in the league.

Originally Posted by Skyhi

2. As the NBA trade-deadline (Feb. 19th) inches closer, rumors will continue to swirl among teams looking to make a trade. If Sunday's game doesn't scream "Get a big man" to Cavs GM Danny Ferry, I don't know what does.

Varajao's interior defense has been disappointing of late. Whats up with that? They do need to get a big man....I wonder what they'll have to give up.

I agree. Both Varajao and Z have been soft down low.

Originally Posted by Skyhi

6. Charles Barkley will return to the TNT network as an NBA analyst soon after its airing of the All-Star Game on Sunday.

I thought he'd be back sooner.

Yeah, DUI or not, Chaz is wildly entertaining as an analyst. He always speaks his mind which you have to respect.

Originally Posted by HD MM

Great column.....

My fellow Americans, it is time we salute our purest, most honest big-time sports league: the NBA!

When it comes to the most controversial issue in sports this decade -- steroids -- pro basketball has not been tarnished.........



FOX Sports on MSN - NBA - NBA avoids current taint of scandal

Originally Posted by SabresRule

Neither has hockey!

Maybe, just maybe, they're better at hiding the problem than those idiots in MBL and the NFL. I still believe there is rampant use of steroids in the NCAA also.

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The contest will take place outdoors at the NBA's All-Star Block Party on Saturday in Phoenix before TNT televises the All-Star Saturday night festivities.

If a player makes a shot in H-O-R-S-E, the next competitor must make the same shot or receive a letter. A player gets an 'H' for his first miss and is eliminated once he has all five letters of the word.

Players will have 24 seconds to execute their shots, and an NBA referee will rule if they're done properly. Dunking won't be allowed.

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Originally Posted by HD MM

Yeah, don't forget Derek Fisher aka Mr. Big Shot. He can still knock down 3's like no one else. With Bynum, that has to be the best starting 5 in the league.



I agree. Both Varajao and Z have been soft down low.



Yeah, DUI or not, Chaz is wildly entertaining as an analyst. He always speaks his mind which you have to respect.

The HEAT are the front runner for the Amare Stoudemare....actually, they are the ONLY ONES willing to trade quality instead of quantity....Marion AND Michael Beasley. Personally, IF they did give up Beasley, it could be a HUGE mistake. This kid at the SAME AGE AS AMARE when he came in, is MILES more advance and he is ONLY 20 years old. WHO is to say that he cannot be BETTER than Amare AND if they did...who is to stay Amare will stay when his contract expires in 2010?

Originally Posted by salsadancer7

The HEAT are the front runner for the Amare Stoudemare....actually, they are the ONLY ONES willing to trade quality instead of quantity....Marion AND Michael Beasley. Personally, IF they did give up Beasley, it could be a HUGE mistake. This kid at the SAME AGE AS AMARE when he came in, is MILES more advance and he is ONLY 20 years old. WHO is to say that he cannot be BETTER than Amare AND if they did...who is to stay Amare will stay when his contract expires in 2010?

1. Why would Phoenix want Shawn Marion back?

2. The clock is ticking. 9 days until the deadline.........

Originally Posted by HD MM

1. Why would Phoenix want Shawn Marion back?

2. The clock is ticking. 19 days until the deadline.........

Because he is a rental....his contract ends in 2009/2010 AND it would not be about getting Marion back as much as getting Michael Beasley.

Originally Posted by salsadancer7

Because he is a rental....his contract ends in 2009/2010 AND it would not be about getting Marion back as much as getting Michael Beasley.

What about Amare? How long is his current contract good for?

And you're wrong about no one else having much else to offer Phoenix. Detroit will also be an option for Amare.

Originally Posted by HD MM

What about Amare? How long is his current contract good for?

And you're wrong about no one else having much else to offer Phoenix. Detroit will also be an option for Amare.

Just found an answer to my own question.

Amare has an opt out clause in his current contract after the 2009-2010 season. Unless Miami expects to make a Championship run next year, why would they give up their future in Beasley for a 1 year rental?

Originally Posted by HD MM

What about Amare? How long is his current contract good for?

And you're wrong about no one else having much else to offer Phoenix. Detroit will also be an option for Amare.

EVERYONE from what I have read are offering marginal starters with no upside...in other words...bodies...