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One thing of note is that while defense is part of the determinants for a grade, offense is not, which may explain why Warriors got a low grade.

I thought Barron would get more offers than Amundson because of his size and what he has done with the Knicks when given time last year, but he would not be a bad back-up plan for Pacers/Warriors. I like Amundson with the Hornets though, more of an inside guy than Songaila and Sean Marks (or whoever they had for back-up)

Just thought this is of note...good to see him back in the NBA circle. Source I still remember Nick the Quick being one of my favourite players back in the day and with Eddie Jones form my all time favourite backcourt.

It's so stupid that it's sad.

The jaw of life was used on the other driver, so hope he/she is okay. If Brady have enough time to think that he didn't need to be taken to the hospital, I guess he is okay.

Shaun Livingston will take the PG spot during the season for the Bobcats, Augustin is just not a Larry Brown type of PG. Love will be a double-double player but I am talking about 15-10 so I am not sure whether that classifies as a break-out season considering he posted similar stats this season I believe. Nonetheless, he is a good player already. The rest I agree with having breakout seasons because their minutes will increase significantly.

Definitely in Sports games' case yes because they have to release a new game every year and only by adding 'new' features would they be able to attract buyers.

Portland are really being patient with this Fernandez issue. I highly doubt that he is in their future plans, but I suppose they would rather let him rot on the bench then to send him to the Knicks or some other team where he might flourish.

This sounds amazing. Finally, I don't have to take 3-4 seconds just to set up a pick and roll.

Clever contract. His talent is definitely worth $473,000 but he needs to keep his weight down. Like people have said above me, I would really like to see the Lakers' version of Big Baby.

I am still pondering about whether to get it on 360 or PS3, but I would be interested to be a part of this league if I do indeed choose PS3.

This thread is for real? Just so I am keeping with the topic, Jay-Z, no doubt.

This 2010 team definitely play more like a team than the 2008 team but heck, the individual talent of the 2008 team is so damn good that this isn't even a comparsion. Besides Durant, no one in the team now would be gettin >10 mins of PT per game in the 2008 team, that's how good they were

That's been something I've been thinking about for a long time, although it sounds like an awfully complicated process. This way, guys can update the commentary which is good.

Didn't Rose just scored like the last 4 points for Team USA against Spain a week or so ago thanks to his power and quickness?

USA better not play as bad as they did for the first half against Tunisia.

I wouldn't rule us out completely. It is definitely a hard task and it requires other teams to get worse (Celtics, Magic, Lakers etc.) and for us to get better, starting with Rose.

Clippers, because I can't possibly have a worse reputation among players than Donald Sterling. They also got a possible leader in Baron Davis/Blake Griffin + loads of talent.

He was playing nice basketball in his rookie season, definitely did not lived up to expectations last season. Hopefully he can do well again so that Will Bynum won't get many minutes although I don't think he is a PG nor a SG so...

Considering that the Knicks had Sergio Rodriguez, who went back to Spain this off-season, they probably know that Rudy's mind is elsewhere and he definitely won't get the shot number he wants with any NBA team. I am sure Knicks have enough shooters already and although Fernandez would be a perfect fit to the system, he will take away the shot attempts that could go to other guys like Danilo, Chandler or Felton.

According to ESPN Insider he got a $1.03 million qualifying order (I don't have insider so I don't have the article, only saw the heading). I thought he did a decent job as an athletic back-up last year so I am surprised the amount of money offered was quite low. I don't know why the Cavs would want him back though, they got Eyenga waiting in the wings and they can put Jamison at the 3 to allow Hickson more time at the 4. Thoughts?

Yeahh true, I guess a better question would be whether your shooting form is similar to any NBA player?

He might be overrated in China in his days with Yao but anywhere else I don't think he is overrated, or underrated for that matter. He can score, no doubt, and the general public regarded him as a legit scorer. I think that impression of him fits quite well.

I've been told that my shooting motion is similar to DJ Augustin. I have actually been trying to base my shooting form on Ray Allen but it's pretty clear I am not good at copying. Is your shooting motion based on or similar to any NBA player? If so, who?

Yeah the Jazz is definitely not a bad team, but they are filling holes, not upgrading their roster which I consider to be lacking in depth in comparison to other teams. The Nuggets and the Hornets aren't 20-30 win teams either, but you have seen what Melo and Paul has done. To me, if CP3 gets his wish and gets traded to a contender then I believe Deron might request a trade. Just because of the fact that they are competing for the top PG spot. If Paul gets on a contender and provide 20-10 (which he will with Dwight/other dominant big man on his side) then no doubt the public's opinion of him will be better.