NBA Thread 2011-12

[gunnar hendershow]

Did Paul mention the Clippers as one of the teams he'd sign long-term for? I keep thinking he's gonna dump them at the end of the year and the Lakers will get Paul and Howard as free agents.

I think he mentioned he'd be open to the Clippers of the Lakers and Knicks fell through.

[Maxx]

He picked up the option on his contract, so he's there for at least the next two seasons.

[naiwf]

Baron Davis got amnestied. If he gets through the claiming period there's the starting PG for the Knicks for this season at least.

[Powerhart]

Thanks for the info, that should deny any thoughts of CP3 and Howard in the Lakers for at least this year.

[Meacon Keaton]

Baron Davis got amnestied. If he gets through the claiming period there's the starting PG for the Knicks for this season at least.

That'd be nice as long as he comes back the same player. They're saying he's gonna be out for another two to three months with his back problems.

[JStarr]

The league, er, Hornets might have stumbled into an even better deal than the one that got shot down. The guys here are six years younger on average, and the payroll tab is about half what Odom/Scola/Martin would have pulled down. And Kaman's expiring, which could make him an attractive trade chip if he stays healthy.

That Minnesota draft pick could be the biggest piece of all. This draft class could be truly hot, and the Hornets could have a pair in the top five or ten. Add an Andre Drummond/Anthony Davis/Jared Sullinger big man with a swingman like Kidd-Gilchrist or Harrison Barnes? Or trade down and find a true point like Kendall Marshall? The Bugs could get interesting quickly.

With all the solid two-guards that could be in this draft, the Clippers are really going to miss that pick.

This was all about straight cash, homie, and the league saved money while still finding a taker who could pony up a potential star to sell to a new owner. Really, both of these teams came out pretty solid in this one.

Unless, of course, Chris Paul's knee explodes, which would truly be par for the course with the Clippers.

[naiwf]

Jamal Crawford's heading to Portland.

Everybody knows CP3 and Griffin will end up colliding with each other in practice and both will end up tearing an ACL in the process.

[bill_da_bill]

When the Pistons fall out of the playoff race after 5 games I could see myself rooting for the Clippers, they're going to be fun if nothing else. Not sure if they can make a run in the playoffs against some good Western teams, but Paul made a series out of things last season and he has more talent with him now than he did last year.

[gunnar hendershow]

The Clippers just simply don't have enough size to be a true competitor, I can see them as a second round team unless they manage to swing a deal to add a big man.

[rocksta]

The league, er, Hornets might have stumbled into an even better deal than the one that got shot down. The guys here are six years younger on average, and the payroll tab is about half what Odom/Scola/Martin would have pulled down. And Kaman's expiring, which could make him an attractive trade chip if he stays healthy.

That Minnesota draft pick could be the biggest piece of all. This draft class could be truly hot, and the Hornets could have a pair in the top five or ten. Add an Andre Drummond/Anthony Davis/Jared Sullinger big man with a swingman like Kidd-Gilchrist or Harrison Barnes? Or trade down and find a true point like Kendall Marshall? The Bugs could get interesting quickly.

With all the solid two-guards that could be in this draft, the Clippers are really going to miss that pick.

This was all about straight cash, homie, and the league saved money while still finding a taker who could pony up a potential star to sell to a new owner. Really, both of these teams came out pretty solid in this one.

Unless, of course, Chris Paul's knee explodes, which would truly be par for the course with the Clippers.

Can we all agree that since he did in fact get traded to the Clippers his knee is now at least eighteen times more likely to blow out?

[Meacon Keaton]

I'm shocked he survived the flight to L.A.

[naiwf]

http://eye-on-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/33900914

Jeff Green's heart sucks. He's missing all of next season and that trade looks even worse now that Boston has nothing to show for it.

[gunnar hendershow]

Yeah that absolutely sucks for the guy, hopefully the surgery lets him come back next year healthy.

[Panni]

Here's some 2011-2012 Predictions

Eastern Standings

1. Miami Heat

2. Chicago Bulls

3. New York Knicks

4. Boston Celtics

5. Atlanta Hawks

6. Orlando Magic

7. Indiana Pacers

8. Detroit Pistons

Western Standings

1. San Antonio Spurs

2. Los Angeles Lakers

3. Oklahoma City Thunder

4. Los Angeles Clippers

5. Dallas Mavericks

6. Memphis Grizzlies

7. Portland Trailblazers

8. Golden State Warriors

MVP - Kevin Durant

Rookie of the Year - Jimmer Fredette

Playoffs

Miami over Detroit (4-0)

Boston over Atlanta (4-1)

New York over Orlando (4-3)

Indiana over Chicago (4-2)

San Antonio over Golden State (4-1)

Los Angeles Clippers over Dallas Mavericks (4-3)

Oklahoma City over Memphis Grizzlies (4-2)

Los Angeles Lakers over Portland Trailblazers (4-0)

= = =

Miami over Boston (4-1)

New York over Indiana (4-2)

San Antonio over Los Angeles Clipper (4-3)

Oklahoma City over Los Angeles Lakers (4-2)

= = =

Miami over New York (4-2)

Oklahoma City over San Antonio (4-1)

NBA FINALS - Miami Heat over Oklahoma City (4-1)

[gunnar hendershow]

Yeah I guess it's that time.

Eastern Conference

1. Miami

2. Chicago

3. New York

4. Boston

5. Atlanta

6. Orlando

7. Philadelphia

8. Milwaukee

New Jersey

Indiana

Charlotte

Detriot

Toronto

Washington

Cleveland

Western Conference

1. Oklahoma City

2. San Antonio

3. LA Lakers

4. Dallas

5. LA Clippers

6. Golden State

7. Denver

8. Memphis

New Orleans

Phoenix

Houston

Minnesota

Portland

Utah

Sacramento

Eastern Conference Finals

Miami over Chicago

Western Conference Finals

LA Lakers over Oklahoma City

NBA Finals

LA Lakers over Miami

[naiwf]

Playoff teams in alphabetical order

East - Atlanta, Boston (Atlantic winners), Chicago (Central winners), Indiana, Miami (SE winners), Milwaukee, New York, Philly

West - Dallas (SW winners), Houston, LA Clippers, LA Lakers (Pacific winners), Memphis, Oklahoma City (NW winners), Portland, San Antonio

Eastern Conference Finals: Miami def. Chicago in 6

Western Conference Finals: OKC def. Memphis in 7

NBA Finals: OKC def. Miami in 7 because the Durantula outplays LeBron

MVP: Kevin Durant based on Oklahoma City ending up with the best record in the West.

ROY: Derrick Williams in a close vote over Jimmer

DPOY: Dwight Howard yet again

All NBA 1st Team: Durant, Howard, James, Paul, Wade

All NBA 2nd Team: Anthony, Bryant, Griffin, Rose, Westbrook

All NBA 3rd Team: Mark Gasol, Love, Nowitzki, Wall, Deron Williams

Edited December 20, 2011 by naiwf

[Quom]

Eastern Conference

1. Miami

2. Chicago

3. New York

4. Indiana

5. Atlanta

6. Boston

7. New Jersey

8. Cleveland

Philadelphia

Orlando

Milwaukee

Charlotte

Detriot

Toronto

Washington

Western Conference

1. Oklahoma City

2. Denver

3. Dallas

4. LA Lakers

5. LA Clippers

6. Golden State

7. Sacramento

8. Memphis

Phoenix

Minnesota

Portland

Utah

New Orleans

San Antonio

Houston

ROY: Rubio

MVP: Lebron (or Kobe if the Lakers don't get Howard and still finish top 4)

NBA Champions: OKC over Chicago (or NY)

[phatman]

Eastern Standings

1. Miami Heat

2. Chicago Bulls

3. New York Knicks

4. Boston Celtics

5. Indiana Pacers

6. Atlanta Hawks

7. Philadelphia 76ers

8. Orlando Magic (Place depends on how long they keep Dwight for really, if they trade him soon, they'll completely fall out of the 8 and one of Milwaukee or New Jersey will step in... If it's New Jersey, I can see them finishing 6th in the East)

Milwaukee Bucks

New Jersey Nets

Detroit Pistons

Charlotte Bobcats

Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors

Cleveland Cavaliers

Western Standings

1. San Antonio Spurs

2. Oklahoma City Thunder

3. Dallas Mavericks

4. Los Angeles Lakers

5. Los Angeles Clippers

6. Portland Trailblazers

7. Memphis Grizzlies

8. Phoenix Suns

Golden State Warriors

Houston Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets

Utah Jazz

Sacramento Kings

New Orleans Hornets

MVP - LeBron James

Rookie of the Year - Kyrie Irving

Playoffs

Miami def. Orlando (4-0)

Chicago def. Philadelphia (4-1)

New York def. Atlanta (4-2)

Indiana def. Boston (4-2)

Phoenix def. San Antonio (4-2)

Oklahoma City def. Memphis (4-1)

Portland def. Dallas (4-3)

Clippers def. Lakers (4-3)

= = =

Miami def. Indiana (4-2)

New York def. Chicago (4-2)

Clippers def. Phoenix (4-2)

Oklahoma City def. Portland (4-2)

= = =

Miami def. New York (4-2)

Oklahoma City def. Clippers (4-1)

NBA FINALS - Miami Heat def. Oklahoma City (4-0)

[naiwf]

http://eye-on-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/33981764

Kobe's day to day with a torn wrist ligament on his shooting hand. Dude's having a rough holiday season.

[DYSI]

http://eye-on-basket...748484/33981764

Kobe's day to day with a torn wrist ligament on his shooting hand. Dude's having a rough holiday season.

I mean he IS lonely, he just got divorced and all. I would've thought he would've gotten a woman to do that for him though..