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Petro? 3.33 mil per year? Really? So much for all the talk about teams cutting back their budget.

This. Also, what else would you expect him to say. He wouldn't tell his team to throw the white towel into the ring before the season even started.

I love this season's Western Conference. All the teams got stronger. 1. Lakers - Kobe. Gasol. 2. Rockets - Yao coming back would be a big lift. The rest of the roster contains great role players and scorers. 3. Blazers - If Oden is healthy this team will be great. 4. Mavs - They are a year older but still a team to be wary of. 5. Thunder - Westbrook, Jeff Green, Ibaka and the rest of the supporting cast should get better with experience. And they have Durant. 6. Nuggets - George Karl coming back should stable things. But the lack of a steady attacking option besides Billups and Melo hurts. 7.Spurs - A year older. A year worse off. 8. Clippers - If the West isn't this strong I would put them higher. Blake Griffin + the addition of Foye, Gomes, Aminu will give them a big boost. 9. Suns - No Amare really hurts. 10.Jazz - They really aren't that much worse off replacing Boozer with Millsap. The lack of depth in the bench will hurt though. 11. Grizzlies - Pretty much the same team so the same results should be expected. 12. Hornets - Sorry, just can't see CP3 passing to many other scorers out there except for West. He does the most damage with his passing, not his scoring. 13. Warriors - Exciting team to watch but won't get much results. 14. Kings - The rest of the West is too strong. Team to watch in the future though. 15. Timberwolves - Their star player if Big Al gets traded would be Kevin Love, Jonny Flynn or Michael Beasley...yikes. Wes Johnson has a bright future though.

Real Madrid getting C.Ronaldo and Kaka amongst others last year was pretty impressive.

Redick as well? As long as he isn't starting I am happy.

This trade gives me further belief that they are going to move Big Al.

Reminds me of a guy who claimed to be Penny Hardaway's father but was 14 years of age when Penny was born. Shows how hungry some people is of fame.

First thing I noticed: Anyway, I don't think the Heat can offer more money than the Lakers can, so Fish is going to stay.

I don't want to lose Gibson as I believe he can be an energizer off the bench. Still, Iggy would be too good to pass on.

If we are getting Brewer we are making ourselves pretty much a copy of the Jazz I would love getting Brewer though. Athletic and a good defender, he can fit right into the 2 guard spot. Love the Korver signing as well, we are desperate for a shooter. Hopefully we retain Flip and then sign a veteran PG to back-up Rose and our backcourt is set.

It will gain us more respect, but that's about it. Still, I agree with their decision in making the Bulls a "management-first" team.

Much more reasonable contract comparing to the Outlaw contract. The Warriors are going to match it though.

Source Not bad signings.

Hasbrouck got a guaranteed contract? Anyway, they just sign everyone else for the vet minimum and bam, that's their team.

This.

Anyone able to find a video on Jordan saying he wants to join the Pistons? I don't really believe it so I want to see proof.

They won't break the Bulls record, but they will be a dynasty.

I understand how mad he is, but this message doesn't help anything by any means.

Haslem could be the missing piece to the Hawks' puzzle and push them to the next level. I am being serious here.

It gives Durant a higher chance of winning, but as Kirby mentioned above, there are still guys like CP3, Kobe and Melo in the running that are all quality players and doesn't mean he will win it. I am sure the defence would tighten up on Durant now, maybe foul him a lot more considering how good he was last season.

If we want to have any chance to win a title, we have to get Melo or someone of equal level next season. However, the team at the moment with the addition of some role players is enough for a 3 or 4 seed in the East and that might have to do for now.

Even Mike Miller got into the Olympic team? Wow alright. Anyway, good signing, they need a shooter no matter what.

I would love to see Randolph playing C with Amare playing the PF for the Knicks. Perfect for the system.

They are kind of stuck at the moment. Even without LeBron they are over the cap are they not? They can't really do much.

Solid point guard. Wish him all the best in Washington.