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I think Wali wants these in today, if you're doing one. I'll let him confirm it. And Wali, I'll create something and send it your way.

Yeah, I'm not sure who else they would start, really. Bass will do fine. Someone could make an argument for starting Gortat at the five and moving Howard down to the four, which would also work.

Well, he will be after that, so ten games isn't that big of a deal regarding our listed fives. I'm more concerned with the starters that will miss 50-75% or more of the season (like Yao).

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/10/gasol-to-miss-last-two-exhibition-games-might-sit-out-opener.html Not too worried, really. Let him get his rest early.

HA. I saved the code, just in case you wanted the picture links out of it.

Haha, Aaron, that code cut off usernames...LOL.

I didn't run him off. I simply did exactly what he was doing when he was criticizing Iverson heavily (which pissed off two of our members), and he couldn't handle that. Not my problem. And I see you both are cut from the same cloth. No surprise. You both are wrong, also. You're either going to fix things, or you'll be rebuilding your own reputations elsewhere. There's nothing you'll say that can change it, and despite what anyone thinks, your accounts are on the line starting after this post. I recommend you stop pushing my buttons, because you'll be in for a big surprise if you choose not to. Maybe some of your friends on this board will PM you and shut you up, because it's obvious you can't do that on your own.

Denver is playing Melo, Billups, Nene and Martin, and they are having trouble. It's really odd, because if I were to guess who would win this game, it would be the Nuggets, granted we don't have Bynum or Gasol. Mbenga is doing great. He's finally understanding the triangle, and with players having trouble getting to the rim, Mbenga is meeting them when they finally do, and our backcourt defense is the reason why he's having an easier time swatting shots.

Your time here means nothing to me. Snake took a hike, and he's been here for over three years. I don't care. I don't care who you bait, it's the fact that you bait members, and it stops right now. Doesn't matter who it is. You want to attack someone that likes the NBA and was born in North Dakota? That's a RIDICULOUS reason to do so, and it shows your character, and I don't want members like that here. I don't support it, and I won't tolerate it anymore.

Mbenga with six blocks already. Our defense has improved. Players are having so much trouble getting past Kobe and around Artest, they aren't paying attention to the paint.

Same with you. Your first post was fine. The second was trash, and it's so common of you to plead not guilty, as you always do, when it's always you that posts members' pictures (renaming them to something offensive in the process), sneaking jabs at other fanbases, and trying to get away with what you do just because you post a lot.

For one, you aren't a bad ass just because you rebel on a message board. There are a load of skinny 12 year olds that do the exact same thing you do. The only reason you're still here is because you post a lot, but looking at our post stats lately, that really doesn't matter to me anymore, and regardless of what any single staff members says (or any regular member here wants), you're now one warning away from being gone for good. There won't be a mercy rule, there won't be a survey asking if you should return, and there won't be any re-registrations. You bait people who you feel are bandwagoners, just because they don't live in a big city. You bait religious people. You bait people that enjoy basketball video games. You bait all Lakers fans, old and new. You have been banned once, suspended five times, and warned too many times to count. It's time you change it all around, or OTR will be entering the new season without you.

Minor rotator cuff injury. They want to sit him anyways, even though he can play. Man, Ron is looking GOOD in this offense. Mbenga is actually a decent player in the triangle, when it comes to moving without the ball. I'm pretty impressed.

Matt and Slaven, if you post one more reply concerning the Yankees in this series, you'll lose access to the Other Sports forums for two months. Grow up. Mods, you know what to do. Just give the temporary suspension, PM me, and I'll take care of the rest.

Wow, the Lakers are actually looking pretty good with both Bynum and Gasol inactive tonight. Starters were Mbenga and Odom in their place, with Artest, Kobe and Fisher. I'm really surprised...52-46 lead at the half. It's on TNT, for anyone who doesn't know.

Well, he can read a playbook.

Wow man, that's impressive, especially the third one (with Rose).

Cutler has the potential to be one of the best QB's in Bears' franchise history, to be honest. I can't stand him because of how he left the Broncos (even though I hate Denver, also), but you can't deny that he's got a lot of potential in Chicago, and they've been searching for a QB for a while now, especially after Rex's flop.

Welcome to the best, and I would absolutely love to see the Hawks in the Finals with my Lakers.

Wait, Brewer will start over Sessions in Minnesota?

Nets (Lopez, Jianlian, Williams, Lee, Harris) Good? I have no idea. Is Pietrus starting for the Magic? I'm assuming Curry will be starting for the Warriors now.

I think I'm going to keep Love in the five, as he's their starter to begin with. The only guys I'll move out that are legit starters are like Yao, who won't play the entire season. I'm sure Love will be back. So Jefferson, Love, Gomes, Brewer and Flynn?

I'll check into that. From what I heard three days ago, Harden was going to start. I know a guy that covers the Thunder, so I'll talk to him tonight. Thanks for pointing that out.

Yeah, I had Lee removed because he was a free agent when I stuck those up there. Thanks.

Big men and their foot problems. Evans just gives the Raptors another big man up front...as in, a "thick" and "big" body, something you don't get out of Bargnani. It won't hurt them losing Evans, but he's still six fouls and puts a lot of heart into his game.