30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/4 en-us Let's discuss basketball. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:27:59 EST NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15439701?source=rss_boards_NBA 1. Kobe Bryant- Kobe Bryant has an Early Termination Option written into his contract, and will most likely use it this summer in favor of signing a new contract. The possibility of Bryant resigning somewhere else seem to be slim, however. ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:57:06 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15439701?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15861562?source=rss_boards_NBA Ron Artest tells CBSSports.com's Ken Berger that he's on his way to LA... details to come. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 1:06:06 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15861562?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15866173?source=rss_boards_NBA Ariza has reportedly gone to the Houston Rockets. Of course we know Houston loss Artest but now add Ariza in his spot. Thoughts? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 9:36:53 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15866173?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15792808?source=rss_boards_NBA Spain or not buddy. i mean coming into the nba draft means your going to get picked and be happy where you end up isnt that the dream of any athlete? Why enter the draft if your not satisfied where you end up? Rubio is a great basketball player. Yes ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:05:09 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15792808?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15815393?source=rss_boards_NBA Your thoughts.... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:29:41 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15815393?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15716078?source=rss_boards_NBA Blake Griffin certainly is going at number 1. What happens after that? Who are going to be the movers and shakers in the NBA draft tomorrow? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:52:01 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15716078?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868613?source=rss_boards_NBA Ok it's clear that the NBA is turning into the MLB in terms of only a handful of teams capable of winning the whole thing. As I view the entire landscape there's only 6 teams that come to mind: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, C ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 3:37:53 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868613?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15740658?source=rss_boards_NBA So pretty much you are an NBA GM right after the Crawford trade, so Crawford on Hawks, Shaq is on Cavs, Wolves have 5/6, Spurs have Jefferson. So the Draft that is occurring today will happen in this mock sometime next week probably. ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:55:11 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15740658?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870346?source=rss_boards_NBA Only a few days into the NBA Free Agency and about a week since the NBA draft, but the landscape of strength in the nba is still changing. Several teams are very active in free agent negotiations, drafting and signing rookies, and some teams are in t ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:41:04 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870346?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870869?source=rss_boards_NBA Teams have refused to stand still in the last week or two, several players are going to their new teams who either drafted them, traded for them or will sign them as a free agent. ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:21:51 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870869?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868551?source=rss_boards_NBA This has been one of the best off seasons thus far. All the top contenders have took the lead and went after players that will put them in an even better position to compete. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers sign Ron Artest (clear upgrade ov ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:36:43 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868551?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15879804?source=rss_boards_NBA Today in the NBA, Turkoglu, everyone seem like that he was going to be a Blazer. However, the deal if off and he is still a free agent. The Raptors was one of the other teams that really wanted him, but since he will not be with the Blazer, he is on ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:29:06 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15879804?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15595246?source=rss_boards_NBA Attention: ATMD Participants ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:24:41 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15595246?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15851915?source=rss_boards_NBA It's time to finish off the transaction period with the add/drop session now. Here are the rules and the add/drop order: ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:19:37 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15851915?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15890451?source=rss_boards_NBA Here you are, the Summer of 2010 Free Agency: ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:54:26 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15890451?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868485?source=rss_boards_NBA Ok so again I, WCF, will do the honors of making our ritual surveys to spice things up going into next rounds games. Now some are repetitive but they're necessary because of the changing rosters. Also, some may be low blows but if you dont have a pai ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:22:31 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15868485?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15756965?source=rss_boards_NBA A choice between Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, and Mo Williams or Dwight Howard, Vince Carter, and Jameer Nelson. I would pick option two for reasons that include Dwight being younger and more athletic than Shaq, and Nelson being a better floor gen ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:34:32 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15756965?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15872618?source=rss_boards_NBA Posted by Digital Sports Daily on Jul 2nd, 2009 ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:04:30 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15872618?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15873115?source=rss_boards_NBA The good news recently posted on Lakers.com! ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:19:15 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15873115?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15867401?source=rss_boards_NBA With the results from the 2009 NBA draft one might ask themself,"What were the Minnesota Timberwolves thinking?" Who could blame them? Why did they pick enough guards for a whole squad, but no potential big men. Did they think that Kevin Love and Al ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:38:29 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15867401?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870487?source=rss_boards_NBA Why couldn't they afford Trevor Ariza? Here's a guy that played the same role for you that Ron Artest will. Here's a guy who plays within his limitations (unlike Ron Ron) and is a hometown product. He was a great find, started on your championship te ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 6:47:04 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870487?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15874404?source=rss_boards_NBA The market has for some reason been weak for David Lee and Nate Robinson, but from what I hear the Knicks will retain their 2 free agents. It seems luckely for the knicks that executives are obsessed with players they watch on national television and ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:20:57 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15874404?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15767647?source=rss_boards_NBA I'm creating this post for keeping up with the Pistons seemingly eventful summer this offseason. With the draft over, We have 3 new sf/pf added to our roster. Before the draft we had Prince, Walter Sharpe, Pistons second round pick from a year ago, a ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:05:18 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15767647?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15888501?source=rss_boards_NBA Seriously - what a ridiculously stupid move. ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:36:10 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15888501?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15871210?source=rss_boards_NBA Here are the leading 3 point shooters for their career among active nba players: ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:57:43 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15871210?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15882988?source=rss_boards_NBA Is greedy free agents. Players are only in it for the money now, there is no such thing as loyalty aymore. Here you have Turkoglu leaving the Magic for more money. Yes they made a move and got Vince Carter but that was for the fear of losing Hedo. He ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:56:13 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15882988?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15851938?source=rss_boards_NBA Reports are swirling that the Lakers refuse to play Ariza more than the mid-level exception [approx $6million]. He was a key figure in their recent drive to the championship. Now they could also just be playing it close to the vest to see what other ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:09:03 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15851938?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870518?source=rss_boards_NBA Trevor's always had ants in his pants. ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:50:56 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15870518?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15872652?source=rss_boards_NBA After Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest got into that, "war of words" in March back in Houston, I asked Kobe what he really thought of Artest. ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:11:25 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15872652?source=rss_boards_NBA NBA http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/15853028?source=rss_boards_NBA With the Pistons signing free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, now we need to trade Rip or Rodney Stucky for a center. I perfer Hamilton to be traded because of his age, salary, and could get more value. We could trade Prince but then we hav ... 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