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CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2009 1:09:57 PM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Latest rumors, moves, etc - share and discuss.

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pbnmsu17 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,024 Points:1,625,780 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2009 10:57:17 PM Ignore pbnmsu17 Report Abuse The Bulls have decided to fire head coach Vinny Del Negro, but they are still looking for a replacement, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard. The sources say that Chicago's lack of a decision on a replacement is the main thing that is keeping Del Negro employed.
littleyellowman Champion Author Hamilton Posts:2,520 Points:473,690 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2009 12:15:10 AM Ignore littleyellowman Report Abuse I was really hoping that Allen Iverson would've landed to the Toronto Raptors! The Raptors didn't make any significant moves this offseason! Hedo isn't going to help the team that much! Allen Iverson would've!
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2009 11:11:19 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Memphis signs Iverson. Another team subjecting itself to the Allen Iverson poison just to sell some tickets.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2009 9:28:49 AM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Quentin Richardson Traded Again The NBA’s version of a hot potato is on the move once more: “The Timberwolves late Thursday night traded newly acquired Quentin Richardson to Miami and brought back former Wolves center Mark Blount in another David Kahn move that has everything to do with salary-cap bookkeeping and cost-saving and nothing to do with this season’s roster…This time, he brings back Blount’s expiring $7.96 million salary slot in exchange for Richardson’s $9.35 million expiring contract.”
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2009 2:22:01 PM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Okafor for Chandler complete I think New Orleans got the better end of this deal as Okafor is a solid, well-rounded player. Charlotte is taking a chance on Chandler.
n8er Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:209 Points:22,630 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2009 10:45:46 AM Ignore n8er Report Abuse If I am not mistaken, I think Ariza is at Houston now.
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2009 5:41:36 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Has Ariza really signed with anyone? I may have missed it.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2009 11:48:44 AM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Iverson will probably go to some middle-of-the-pack team - one that doesn't have too many youngsters, but also one that isn't contending for a championship. Iverson seems to disrupt chemistry.
mbn Champion Author New York Posts:4,971 Points:1,436,625 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2009 6:51:26 AM Ignore mbn Report Abuse I can't see any contending team signing AI. He is to much of a "me" player, and most contenders don't need that.
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 14, 2009 1:54:52 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Rumors have AI thinking about the Clippers. Don't do this to us, please. Send him to ruin some other team--Celtics or Cavs, OK.
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2009 9:43:17 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse If the Lakers are building for the future--Ariza. If they want to finish up Phil's contract with a win next season--Artest. From what I see I can guess where their aims lie.
JP2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,694 Points:899,780 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2009 4:10:39 PM Ignore JP2005 Report Abuse I'd take Ariza over Artest any day brother.....
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,756 Points:2,789,380 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 10:45:42 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Yah, I'm not a big Ariza fan either. Not sure why the Rockets would really want him.
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 11:27:00 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Zach is not exactly a great personality and he spends much time 'injured' but he scores when he gets into a game. Hope he can do well in Memphis. Richardson we've seen before and was lacking if what I hear was correct, even for the Clippers.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 9:05:39 PM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Lakers will be much better with Artest in and Ariza out. I don't quite understand why people think so highly of Ariza when all he really has going for him is athletic ability. He doesn't deserve more than a couple million a year in my opinion. Artest, on the other hand, needs no explanation why he's better. Lakers will be tough next season.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,600 Points:3,591,875 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 12:06:26 PM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Not sure I like the chemistry with Artest and letting Ariz sign with the Rockets. Lakers will be a different team next year. I hope Artest does not implode.
mbn Champion Author New York Posts:4,971 Points:1,436,625 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2009 6:50:16 AM Ignore mbn Report Abuse Grizzles spend a couple of years trying to get under the cap, and then they fill it with Randolph???
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2009 11:21:10 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Artest to Lakers for three years. Trevor Ariza will not be offered more than mid-level by Lakers? To Cavaliers?
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2009 11:08:19 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentain Richardson. Clippers get taken again. Zach is nobody's little angel but he can score. Richardson is a benchwarmer.
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,406 Points:3,693,510 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2009 4:41:17 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse The Wolves need Rubio, screw the f-ing Knicks and East Coast media BS.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2009 3:08:25 PM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse "Wolves got Rubio and he is acting like Eli Manning did when drafted #1 by San Diego, throwing a tantrum and threatening to go back to Spain unless he plays where he wants." Minnesota already has Jonny Flynn. They should give what Ricky Rubio wants and let him play elsewhere. I hear New York is interested, so why not cut a deal with them? Give the fans (heck, even the players) what they want - to see Rubio in the NBA. It would be such a tease to see him return to Europe.
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,406 Points:3,693,510 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2009 7:22:53 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Wolves GM is saying they would be OK with Rubio playing in Spain for a couple years, but who knows. They need something to draw fans and a 20 win or less season isn't going to do it. [Edited by: Zimcity at 6/27/2009 7:23:29 PM EST]
pbnmsu17 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,024 Points:1,625,780 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2009 4:59:03 PM Ignore pbnmsu17 Report Abuse I don't know about Rubio ... not buying into the hype just yet. I think the T-wolves did a good job if they are going to move him. Johnny Flynn seems to be the guy they want. Rubio may stay in Spain or D'Antoni wants him. 3 way deal Rubio to the Knicks Jordan Hill to Memphis and Hasheem Thabeet to Minnesota ?
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,704 Points:2,687,545 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2009 11:56:41 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Wolves got Rubio and he is acting like Eli Manning did when drafted #1 by San Diego, throwing a tantrum and threatening to go back to Spain unless he plays where he wants. Damn teen agers. They think they can do what they want
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,406 Points:3,693,510 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2009 1:48:40 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse Nice, didn't even need to trade up to get Rubio.
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:9,545 Points:1,614,340 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2009 12:25:21 PM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse i like the move the magic made just wish they could have kept lee. nelson to me is not the answer.
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:4,738 Points:1,089,615 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2009 9:49:35 AM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Vince Carter traded to hometown Magic The New Jersey Nets have traded Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee. "Vince [Carter] gives us a veteran, go-to scoring presence, especially at the end of games," Magic general manager Otis Smith said in a statement. "Our goal remains the same -- to win a championship. Any time you can add an All-Star to help you reach your goals, you have to do it. Vince has been a bonafide scorer in this league for 11 seasons and we are excited to add both him and Ryan [Anderson] to our team. We thank Rafer, Tony and Courtney for their efforts and wish them success in the future."
Zimcity Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:65,406 Points:3,693,510 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2009 6:16:24 PM Ignore Zimcity Report Abuse I'm really hoping the T-Wolves can send two of their #1's and move up to get Rubio. If they can't then yesterday's trade seems like a bit of a waste.