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The Knicks must be [expletive]ed in the head if they want Jeffries back after giving up so much to get rid of him.

Just saw a video with Kenny Smith stating that the top 3 players in the NBA currently are: LeBron, Kobe, Kevin Durant. I agree with him right now and I think this is going to be the same ranking after the upcoming season. Just wondering whether anyone of you guys think that the ranking is going to change after the 10-11 season or if you disagree with Smith's ranking.

When Perkins come back.... C: Perkins, Shaq PF: KG, Jermaine O'Neal Big Baby can play either position if any of the 4 above is injured. Honestly, I am afraid of Boston.

If it costs Jeff Green in order for the Thunder to re-sign Russell Westbrook, I believe they will do it. Otherwise, Green is not a bad 3rd or 4th option to have. Like others above me, I would like the Thunder to get a more traditional PF like Paul Millsap and that would give them a greater chance of winning.

No surprises there. This should be a fantastic game.

I like V1 better, although I am definitely not a fan of the text.

He signed a one year contract with Prima Veroli, a second division team ( ) in Italy, according to ESPN. Source

I don't think Jose would be any better than TJ Ford at the Pacers given that both of these players split minutes with Jarrett Jack and that the Pacers' ideal PG would be someone like Tony Parker who can run the floor.

This. I agree with Shaq in this.

I had quite a laugh with this one

Well I would still built around the center considering he sounds like a taller Dwight. A center like that would be harder to come by than a swingman with that kind of stats.

You just don't pass up on a possibly dominant center over a swingman unless you are able to forecast the future.

Krstic, Kyle Korver, Antoine Wright, Marcus Williams and K-Mart are all good role players in other teams now. Yes they are not stars, but had they gotten more playing time with the Nets (barring Krstic) and had been able to built up a reputation on being a good player then they could have had a larger role with a new team.

2k11 do have a custom soundtrack feature on console right? Because it will be of good use.

Considering the Nets were contenders most of the years you mentioned, the rookies didn't really get much playing time and so, I don't think the lack of quality drafted players is due to Thorn, but because the rookies did not get enough playing time to showcase their talent.

You always build around a center, no question about that.

The Bulls won't trade Brewer considering they just signed him I would be more than glad to give up a first round pick for Rudy though.

NBA Elite 11 Preview just came out as well: Link The screenshots don't thrill me and apparently it needs a bit work before it gets released.

The Lakers are stacked if they sign West. Not a big fan of the signing though, if he can't snap out of his emotional funk then he will be more trouble than useful.

Comparing player to player, I think that although Love's stats may look better now, Mayo can still be something special and in like 2-3 years, this wouldn't even be a fair comparsion.

Weems unless the Raptors really want to make the playoffs and feel they can make the playoffs. Obviously Kleiza is a better player at this point but developing Weems is not a bad idea.

At the start of the season Favors should come off the bench, I don't think he is ready to start yet.

2k11 for me. Elite 11 seems kind of weird to me...they are trying to get serious but now when a basic jumper requires a lot of hard work means they might be going a bit overboard.

Free Mason - Rick Ross

What the Knicks need is someone who can excite the crowd. Given how high Brown can jump, he can do that no doubt. I am sure the Knicks fans don't ask for more than that. If they do, just go start Azubuike instead.