30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:34:43 EST NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17650736?source=rss_boards_NBA I know I've mentioned it a few times, but the more I think about it the more I realize I want to try and get this going again this year. However, this time I want it to be more organized, planned out, and prepared so that it will not fall apart. Befo ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 2:02:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17650736?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18226534?source=rss_boards_NBA If you haven't already done so, listen now to the latest CBS Basketball Podcast with Adam Aizer and Greg Urbano - http://podcasts.cstv.com/feeds/nba.xml ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:45:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18226534?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18570637?source=rss_boards_NBA This is by-invitation only. During this NBA regular season, the only members listed below are eligible to submit their weekly picks on this blog or via PM (to me). ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:51:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18570637?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18489848?source=rss_boards_NBA This is by-invitation only. During this NBA regular season, the only members listed below are eligible to submit their weekly picks on this blog or via PM (to me). ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:48:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18489848?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18534608?source=rss_boards_NBA Well it being a holiday weekend I had a tough time getting two participants, so this week I will step in and fill the void left. Be gentle with me. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 1:10:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18534608?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18586256?source=rss_boards_NBA See here for previous power rankings (August 6th): ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 0:59:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18586256?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18597240?source=rss_boards_NBA They have spent the last week blowing teams out.....they didnt score for 9 plus minutes against the Cavs and still won. I like the line up. When you play stellar defense, you have a chance. I like whats going on, they are not relying on jump shots to ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:20:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18597240?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18581437?source=rss_boards_NBA Pierce is driving the lane unabated,looking like he'll go for a left hand jam, when Bosh gets in front of the basket from Pierce's left. Bosh jumps straight up from inside the circle,a split second after Pierce's left knee begins to go up. Pierce the ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:58:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18581437?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA Or 3-5 years ago I should say. I know NBA ratings hit an all time low over this time, but I thought it was one of the more exciting times for the league-seriously. There was more parity then than there is now and there were a ton of great rivalries: ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:26:20 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18548272?source=rss_boards_NBA This is a very touchy subject among nba guru's and it sure will stir up some debate and controversies, however, being the statistical nut that I am, I've done my best to determine the top 200 NBA Players as we speak right now for 2009/2010 NBA Season ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:14:42 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18548272?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA I'm sorry if this makes me sound mean, but does anyone else think Shaq looks absolutely terrible? I've never been a fan of his game because I prefer watching players with skill and finesse over players that are good mostly because of their size and p ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:24:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18591544?source=rss_boards_NBA With a 17-point lead in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, Paul Pierce blew past Raptors center/forward Rasho Nesterovic at the top of the key and drove hard down the lane. ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 0:15:48 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18591544?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?source=rss_boards_NBA Unless he makes an unexpected comeback... ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 9:00:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538910?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18543711?source=rss_boards_NBA I say good riddance because lets face the facts. What did he do in Philadelpha? The answer is nothing. He did nothing in Denver that was noteworthy and even less in Detroit because he simply couldn't accept that fact that as a player just coming into ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 1:34:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18543711?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA Simple. He has made Houston accountable. ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:12:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18299329?source=rss_boards_NBA This is by-invitation only. During this NBA regular season, the only members listed below are eligible to submit their weekly picks on this blog or via PM (to me). ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:02:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18299329?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18440970?source=rss_boards_NBA Hey Magic Fans You Know it bads when the officals hand you the game in Boston. I saw about 10-13 bad calls last night that all went orlandos way, Im sick of the NBA having its officals hand over games to LeBron James and Dwight Howard they baby those ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:15:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18440970?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA In another thread, I read where the Hawks were the second best team in the East. LOL... I live in Atlanta, however, I am a Cav's fan from Cleveland. Atlanta fans are the biggest band wagon jumpers in the country.I remember when they couldn't even fil ... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:54:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?source=rss_boards_NBA The The Milwaukee Bucks have been very good thus far and they haven't really been talked about much. We have heard some about Brandon Jennins but that is about it. They are now 8-3. They have been doing this without what is supposed to be their best ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:29:37 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA Vegas betters evidently consider some early season results to be flukes. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:53:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA If Cavs and LeBron James fans haven't realized it yet, let me let you guys in on a little secret -- Lebron James is just not a winner. If the two bronze medals didn't clue you into that fact, maybe the finals sweep did. And if neither of those convin ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 0:51:08 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA Ok I know this ain't happenin. Wade will never leave the confort and "Heat" of Miami. Or if he does, he will wrangle further north but not above the 49th parallel. The weather sucks too badly! ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:53:59 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538429?source=rss_boards_NBA Being a Magic fan, I was taking a look at the magic's upcoming schedule and stumbled across an interesting occurence. Magic fans felt disrespected at all of the Kobe/LBJ love during the playoffs last year and felt the NBA wanted that match up for rat ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:53:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18538429?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18521783?source=rss_boards_NBA In 2005, a Supreme Court case called Kelo v. Connecticut (now referred to as Kelo v. New London) greatly expanded the power of eminent domain in the US to include lands which oculd be seized for the financial good of municipalities (ie, stuff that's ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:51:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18521783?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387553?source=rss_boards_NBA Right now the answer is a yes, but it's always tough to get a read on this Atlanta team. Last year, I remember the Hawks opened the year with resounding win over Orlando on the road en route to a 6-0 start. Then they had a long road trip and cooled o ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 8:05:12 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387553?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18563935?source=rss_boards_NBA Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers stated earlier this week that once all of the players have recovered from their injuries, that the team should be able to win games and that when they have all recovered, he expected to see some ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:20:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18563935?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540805?source=rss_boards_NBA PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 1:37:44 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18540805?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18377126?source=rss_boards_NBA Celtics might be part of a 3-way trade that would land Boston Nocioni, Sacramento JR Giddens and Sam Dalembert and Philly Brian Scalabrine, Tony Allen and cap relief in Kenny Thomas expiring contract. This would be a good move for Sacramento and woul ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:24:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18377126?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533672?source=rss_boards_NBA Sulphurous Nonentities ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 1:39:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18533672?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?source=rss_boards_NBA It's time to get the The Annual Current Player Mock Draft 1st round of pool play going. You should all know the rules by now, but just in case you don't I'll give you the basics. The matchups run for 48 hours exactly, and in case of a tie, the matchu ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 4:35:39 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?source=rss_boards_NBA 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 100