2012 NBA Playoffs

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:27 pm

really interesting stuff here...can't remember the last time a non #1 or 2 pick was "promised" a pick

Dion Waiters withdrew from the combine after the first day, a move that essentially confirms unusually candid statements from at least one opposing executive that the Syracuse shooting guard has received a draft promise and will be cancelling future workouts.

It is not known which team (apparently) gave Waiters the completely unenforceable verbal agreement in exchange for the completely unenforceable verbal agreement to call off whatever showcases had been scheduled. But with Waiters bound for the lottery anyway and climbing the board as June 28 approaches, logic dictates it would be someone in the 5-to-10 range. He would be foolish to give up the chance to reach mid-lottery for a promise from a team in double digits.

Raptors president Bryan Colangelo told the Toronto Star that גHis agent has told me thereגs a promise to another team,ג which is more public candor than normal from an executive or agent on the topic. And as Colangelo noted as well, Toronto, or anyone could still take Waiters. Just as the team that gave Waiters the promise could conveniently forget the handshake arrangement on draft night if another player is unexpectedly available.

There is a good chance the Trail Blazers will wait until after the draft to hire a new coach or remove the interim tag from Kaleb Canales.

Indications are that general manager Neil Olshey, hired Monday, is more open to keep both lottery picks and build for the future in contrast to the previous plan that seemed to lean toward trading No. 6 and/or No. 11 for immediate help in win-now mode around LaMarcus Aldridge. The new Portland management team, wanting the roster to help dictate the coach, is more likely to see the direction of the team before deciding whether to go with an assistant in line for a first job or an experienced hand.

No major surprises when the official measurements were released today. Underlining the pressing concern that he needs to get a lot stronger, North Carolina power forward John Henson weighed just 216 pounds at 6 feet 9 without shoes and 6-10

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:37 pm

btw, tyreke evans will almost definitely not get his contract extended by kings. that means some team is about to hire a guy who has length, one spectacular strength and a whole lot of headache-inducing decision-making.

Hayzoos · Post by **Hayzoos** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:53 am

LeBron's performance last night, and the fact that even people who don't watch the NBA hate him now (shit is getting outta control) is kinda slowly starting to make me into a fan of his

Although having said that, I'm still 100% in support of OKC winning it all this year

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:46 pm

Reason wrote:btw, tyreke evans will almost definitely not get his contract extended by kings. that means some team is about to hire a guy who has length, one spectacular strength and a whole lot of headache-inducing decision-making.

the wolves will pursue either tyreke, oj mayo, iggy, or kevin martin to complete the circle

i want tyreke so bad, so gay for his game.. but if we get iggy its all over

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:53 pm

on lebron

i'm a hater...but i'm going to admit it was a great performance..jordan-esque. so i'll give him props..if he does it again tonight I'll tip my shit to him because he had an amazing first half and kept the pedal down for the whole game.

its all on boston..if pierce decides to be great they can take the series but i feel its miami's time despite hopw much i hate wade and escobar and all things faggy

as a cat who needs glasses and styles them out, i take deep offense on these ass clowns acting like clothing is some tool to express your complete lack of style

anyone without lenses in their shit is such a bountiful faggot its not even funny

Req · Post by **Req** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:17 pm

Bosh's jumper lookin hella jiggy right now.

Pierce locked in too

naturalborn103 · Post by **naturalborn103** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:29 pm

Calling offensive fouls on KG like that in game 7 of ECF??...

alpha · Post by **alpha** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:30 pm

could the C's actually win or make it a series vs the Thunder?

Ramen · Post by **Ramen** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:33 pm

Those commercials with the big heads are the only things the NBA does right.

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:34 pm

The Bassassin

Ramen · Post by **Ramen** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:34 pm

I see you Brandon Bass.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:35 pm

AHAHAHAH DWYANE WADE FORGOT HOW TO PASS THE BALL HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH AND THEN HIS ASS GOT PLAYED BY BASS TRYIN TO SIZE BASS UP BITCH YOU GOT DUNKED HOMO LOLZ YOU LAZY FAGGOT REFS WON'T PASS FOR YOU

Req · Post by **Req** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:35 pm

Reason wrote:AHAHAHAH DWYANE WADE FORGOT HOW TO PASS THE BALL HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH AND THEN HIS ASS GOT PLAYED BY BASS TRYIN TO SIZE BASS UP BITCH YOU GOT DUNKED HOMO LOLZ YOU LAZY FAGGOT REFS WON'T PASS FOR YOU

dunked so hard on Wade that Escobar woke up in a cold sweat

Kid That's Lifeless · Post by **Kid That's Lifeless** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:36 pm

alpha wrote:could the C's actually win or make it a series vs the Thunder?

Let's focus on winning this one first. And yes, I'm joining the Celtics bandwagon for this game. Trademark saved me a seat.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:39 pm

IF the heat lose this series you gotta blame wade who decided he would give max effort and play well only in the 4th quarter only in a couple games

lebron is all alone in this shit, his biggest assistance has come from chalmers and haslem, shit is pathetic

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Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:42 pm

lebron is such a flopping complaining wade-diseased bitch on that play. if you box out like a fundamental player that rebound is so eASily yours

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:43 pm

hit a free throw you fucking homo

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:45 pm

Did Lebron just try to kick Rondo on the head while hanging on the rim after that alley or am I buggin?

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:46 pm

i feel bad for that small cluster of real heat fans who rode with this team through the glen rice's and rony seikaly's of the world, through the tim hardaway years, etc. the true fan who probably can't stand this primadonna softass team, that guy who has to sit through his two superstars not being able to hit 80% of their free throws, the lady who rocks a bimbo coles jersey,

i feel bad for them. the other heat fans (like 90% of them), the escobars of the world who come around only when the team is in the 2nd round of the playoffs or further, they can all eat a flaming shit-riddled bag of dicks

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:47 pm

Prophecy wrote:Did Lebron just try to kick Rondo on the head while hanging on the rim after that alley or am I buggin?

i thought it was clearly emotional/reactionary and near-tech worthy

axel foley · Post by **axel foley** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:47 pm

Prophecy wrote:Did Lebron just try to kick Rondo on the head while hanging on the rim after that alley or am I buggin?

nope, i saw it too.

naturalborn103 · Post by **naturalborn103** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:54 pm

Rondo grabs James leg while he was hanging there and kicked his leg out. I thought he tried to kick him too and I watched the replay.

alpha · Post by **alpha** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:07 pm

Wasn't trying to get ahead of the game. Just asking...
Anyway it crazy how much more the celtics want this. Game 7 and the heat still playing like fags

naturalborn103 · Post by **naturalborn103** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:23 pm

The Trail Blazers were one of "many teams" who were disappointed with Connecticut SG Jeremy Lamb's pre-draft workouts.
Lamb acknowledged that teams want to see his "motor" and whether he can stand up to NBA contact, and he didn't help himself by failing to shoot well during drills. Another strike against him for Portland came during a media interview -- when asked whether he knew "anything about" the Blazers, he struggled to name LaMarcus Aldridge, then said he knew of "the light-skinned dude," who turned out to be Nicolas Batum.

alpha · Post by **alpha** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:27 pm

Uconn players

axel foley · Post by **axel foley** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:33 pm

did i miss something with chalmers? wade and bron have been grilling him for most of the game and bosh didn't pass it to him on that last possession to end the qtr.

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:59 pm

Tonight we all saw a great victory in the name of faggotry.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:09 pm

sadface

bosh was huge as the 3rd scorer tonight

Ramen · Post by **Ramen** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:10 pm

ugghhh

Ramen · Post by **Ramen** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:16 pm

fuck man these finals will have so many glasses without lenses