30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:08:56 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 ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:02:55 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/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). ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:20:28 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18489848?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/18438792?source=rss_boards_NBA Vegas betters evidently consider some early season results to be flukes. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 2:11:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18438792?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 ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 9:35:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18495178?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18055663?source=rss_boards_NBA We are ready to begin the journey through the 2009 Current Player Mock Draft (CPMD). This is a long and winding process and there are rules that need to be followed in order for this to run smoothly: ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:55:53 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18055663?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454789?source=rss_boards_NBA Are you kidding me about Alan Iverson? All the Knick fans are crying in the NY Post about the Knicks not signing AI, for what? You just got rid of another "me" guy in Stephen Marbury and now you are looking to take another "me" guy in AI. Congrats to ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 1:46:55 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18454789?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA Simple. He has made Houston accountable. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:35:51 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502670?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387591?source=rss_boards_NBA Well, we took a little hiatus from this fine thread, but now we are back ready to roll on and make this thing work again. As I stated before, keep your eyes open for a PM from me, as I am trying to spread some love around the NBA boards and let some ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:54:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18387591?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 ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 7:16:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18499770?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: ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 0:53:08 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493739?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18501586?source=rss_boards_NBA Tracy McGrady is back! He's healthy and ready to play! So why isn't he playing? The Rockets GM and coaching staff are pleased with the team they have and don't see any point in messing with the chemistry right now. They have no interest in bringing b ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:05:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18501586?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 ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:27:28 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502168?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18467562?source=rss_boards_NBA I have been chatting, reading and posting here for years. I think the greatest change has been that the site has lost the art of debate. More and more I see responses that state someone's opinion is stupid or someone is an idiot for saying or thinkin ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 9:50:19 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18467562?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 ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 9:45:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18510018?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493777?source=rss_boards_NBA If you look at this guy's stats tonight on his game log, you are probally not going to be impressed, but if saw him play tonight, then you will understand why he is now coming off the bench for Derek Fisher instead of Jordan Farmar. Traded to the Lak ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:11 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18493777?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18268096?source=rss_boards_NBA I think Tripp called this a measurement game for the Lakers against the Suns and didn't want any excuses. Well I am here to say that I will not make any excuses for the Lakers and that measley little 21 point lead that they have over them. I know it' ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:57:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18268096?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18355781?source=rss_boards_NBA Essentially….. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 1:12:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18355781?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! ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:14:00 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18435580?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18409831?source=rss_boards_NBA I very rarely like the idea of putting forward potential trades as it is so difficult to ever understand what NBA franchises are thinking internally. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:51:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18409831?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18494021?source=rss_boards_NBA No disrespect to Kobe. Lakers can win Championship without him. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 1:28:11 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18494021?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 ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 8:58:35 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18440970?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18405764?source=rss_boards_NBA We all know the big phrase for every team that has a losing record ten games into the season. "Let's trade this bad contract for this guy with an expiring contract." These kind of moves have been made for the past two seasons all with antic ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18405764?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18428704?source=rss_boards_NBA This is a interesting story on Tmac on Yahoo.com ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:23:07 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18428704?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18434156?source=rss_boards_NBA It's the third quarter right now and the Warriors are up 72-66. I don't know if they will hold on and win the game but I certainly hope they do. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:06:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18434156?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18426607?source=rss_boards_NBA What I don't understand is this guy seen that not many teams had interest in signing him. The Grizzlies give him a shot and he instantly becomes a huge distraction. How many more teams would take a chance on this guy? I mean I understand you didn't w ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:43:14 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18426607?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 ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:28 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18000190?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502482?source=rss_boards_NBA I couldn't resist to start off a thread involving Breakout Performances for 2009/2010. Sure it's only been about 13 or so games into the season so far, but there are several players who are worth taking notice to. These guys have all stepped up and b ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18502482?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18252975?source=rss_boards_NBA Congrats to the Mavs for showing why the Rockets need a star like McGrady (who is rumored to be returning as early as next week). ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 8:30:30 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18252975?source=rss_boards_NBA 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 100