NBA Free Agency 2010 - The Year Of LeBron

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[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='17 July 2010 - 04:08 AM' timestamp='1279354136' post='433770']
Here's what's happened recently:

[b]Robinson returns to Boston for two years.
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/16/celtics.robinson.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Brewer follows Boozer to Chicago.
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/16/bulls.brewer/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url][/b]

Orlando matches Chicago's offer for Reddick.
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/16/magic.redick.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Chicago is taking every Utah player they can it seems lol...
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I like Nate returning to Boston. He's only 26 and should be able to develop into a great role player.

Chicago should be a REALLY good team next season.

[MKdave]

They'd have been alot better if they'd snagged Reddick. You could make the argument he was the team's 3rd best player last year.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Seems the Rockets have signed Brad Miller from Chicago. Guess they want some solid depth behind Yao should he got down for an extended amount of time. Miller and Yao is certainly a nice pair of centers who can shoot for Houston.
[url="http://www.nba.com/news/features/aldridge.2010.freeagency/#rockets-Miller"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

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[quote name='MKdave' date='17 July 2010 - 02:04 PM' timestamp='1279389884' post='433867']
They'd have been alot better if they'd snagged Reddick. You could make the argument he was the team's 3rd best player last year.
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True.

[Perfekt]

I was so happy when we didnt lose reddick. It would have been dumb for us to develope him just to let chicago steal him.

[FerrariFan87]

My John Wall Home replica jersey shipped today

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[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='19 July 2010 - 07:36 PM' timestamp='1279582566' post='434626']
My John Wall Home replica jersey shipped today
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I'm not even a Wizards fan but I'm really looking forward to his debut.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='19 July 2010 - 07:36 PM' timestamp='1279582566' post='434626']
My John Wall Home replica jersey shipped today
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Im still waiting to get my Boozer jersey.

EDIT:

Has anyone seen MJ's video on LBJ?

http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2010/07/topic/topic/videos/video-michael-jordan-speaks-on-lebron-james-decision-to-join-the-heat/

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The Heat have [url="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-carlos-arroyo-s072110,0,4734814.story"]re-signed Carlos Arroyo.[/url]

I liken this move somewhat to the Lakers getting Steve Blake. Neither Blake or Arroyo are great player but good players to have on your bench.

[Wacko4Zacko]

Allen Iverson???? Miami Heat dont want him. I dont think 76ers want him now that they have Evan Turner. He has come out or rather tweeted and said he will be willing to join any team that would need his help and he will help in whatever role. [i]Is any team interested in Iverson?[/i]

I was thinking Maybe the Lakers in a backup role? Imagine Iverson and Kobe on same team, would it work? I would assume it would. Iverson would def. boost their chances of doing a 3 peat and on a positive note, Iverson would get a ring!


[b]Who do you guys think Iverson will sign with? [/b]

[Perfekt]

I would love to see Chris Paul sign with the magic. They are talking about who ever gets him will have to help with okufor's contract. I could see us trading Gortat for him and maybe a 1st rounder so that way we take that contract and they get a big guy in return for dumping that contract. Im not saying its going to happen but i would love for this to happen.

[Wacko4Zacko]

[quote name='Perfekt' date='22 July 2010 - 12:05 PM' timestamp='1279814729' post='435812']
I would love to see Chris Paul sign with the magic. They are talking about who ever gets him will have to help with okufor's contract. I could see us trading Gortat for him and maybe a 1st rounder so that way we take that contract and they get a big guy in return for dumping that contract. Im not saying its going to happen but i would love for this to happen.
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is CP goes to orlando..... i think Orlando will beat the Miami Big 3.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Well, apparently Matt Barnes is signing with the Lakers, which is pretty surprising to me. Last I heard, he was headed to Toronto, then talks seemingly broke down and he wasn't headed up north. Regardless of the circumstances though, I didn't see LA as a potential landing spot for Barnes. Another quality bench player for the Lakers...
[url="http://www.nba.com/news/features/aldridge.2010.freeagency/?ls=iref:nbahpt1#BarnesLakers"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

[MKdave]

Good news for the Lakers, and in particular Kobe. Barnes didn't play exceptional defense on Kobe, but he frustrated the hell out of him with his physicality and taunting, which threw him off his game. I recall one game where they both nearly got thrown out.

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[quote name='MKdave' date='23 July 2010 - 07:06 PM' timestamp='1279926410' post='436532']
Good news for the Lakers, and in particular Kobe. Barnes didn't play exceptional defense on Kobe, but he frustrated the hell out of him with his physicality and taunting, which threw him off his game. [b]I recall one game where they both nearly got thrown out.[/b]
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I remember that too. I love it when guys play good D and get in Kobe's face.

[Wacko4Zacko]

I wish the LA Clippers would be relocated to Baltimroe. LA doesnt need 2 teams.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='MKdave' date='23 July 2010 - 06:06 PM' timestamp='1279926410' post='436532']
Good news for the Lakers, and in particular Kobe. Barnes didn't play exceptional defense on Kobe, but he frustrated the hell out of him with his physicality and taunting, which threw him off his game. I recall one game where they both nearly got thrown out.
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Yeah, NBA.com alluded to the Kobe-Barnes match-up too. They also brought up the point that last year Artest, who always played Bryant hard and frustrated him, joined the Lakers. Now this year, another Kobe Frustrater joined him.

In other news, apparently former NBA player Lorenzen Wright is missing ([url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/23/wright.missing.ap/index.html?rss=true"]Full Story[/url]). Hope it's nothing serious...

[Wacko4Zacko]

So now that the Lakers have got Barnes, should team slike Heta be worrying?

Orlando better make a trade for CP if they wanna beat Miami, I would like to see Miami get owned,

[AwakenTheDemon]

I can't see the Heat being anymore "afraid" of the Lakers just because they got Barnes.

[NinjaTurtle]

Where does everyone think Chris Paul will land?

[Wacko4Zacko]

Magic if he wants to win a championship.

[FerrariFan87]

I think CP3 will end up in Orlando... the only appealing thing about the Knicks is the large market, because that team is gong to be pretty awful, even with Stoudemire.

[MKdave]

I really don't think he's going to Orlando. They're not going to want to take on the hefty, hefty contract of Okafor because he doesn't fit the system. He'd be useless. Plus, would you then move Jameer? Terrible for team dynamics. Dwight is extreeemely attached to Jameer and he is the team leader. It's a fantasy that I think only works for Paul.

[AwakenTheDemon]

What's happening:
Slightly old, but Kirk Hinrich joins Wall in rebuilding the Wizards
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/hinrich.wizards.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Marquis Daniels stays in Boston
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/celtics.daniels.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Chris Paul does [b]not[/b] request a trade, happy with the way things are going in New Orleans
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/hornets.paul.meeting.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

I never thought Paul would leave New Orleans to begin with. Seems people took about how he was, at one point, unhappy with the Hornets and ran with it (although some reports were that he had requested a trade).

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='26 July 2010 - 07:11 PM' timestamp='1280185896' post='437995']
What's happening:
Slightly old, but Kirk Hinrich joins Wall in rebuilding the Wizards
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/hinrich.wizards.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Marquis Daniels stays in Boston
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/celtics.daniels.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

Chris Paul does [b]not[/b] request a trade, happy with the way things are going in New Orleans
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/hornets.paul.meeting.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

I never thought Paul would leave New Orleans to begin with. Seems people took about how he was, at one point, unhappy with the Hornets and ran with it (although some reports were that he had requested a trade).
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cool update thanks demon is it time for the season yet lol

[AwakenTheDemon]

Seems Yao Ming is contemplating retiring after this season if his injured foot isn't fully healed. Even though I'm not fond of the guy, he's a monster center and it'd suck to see him go out like that. Hopefully his foot does heal and he sticks around. Houston would cry without (old school) McGrady and Yao Ming.
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/27/yao.foot.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url]

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[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='26 July 2010 - 07:11 PM' timestamp='1280185896' post='437995']
What's happening:
[b]Slightly old, but Kirk Hinrich joins Wall in rebuilding the Wizards
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/26/hinrich.wizards.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Source: NBA.com[/url][/b]
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Good move for the Wizards. If Agent Zero starts hoisting up ridiculous shots, you can bring on a solid player.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Sadly, an unidentified body was found outside Memphis and is believed to be Lorenzen Wright who's been missing for the past ten days. No details have been released as to how he died, but police are looking for evidence.

RIP Lorenzen Wright
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/28/wright.killed.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Full Story[/url]

[MKdave]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='29 July 2010 - 06:01 AM' timestamp='1280379695' post='439716']
Sadly, an unidentified body was found outside Memphis and is believed to be Lorenzen Wright who's been missing for the past ten days. No details have been released as to how he died, but police are looking for evidence.

RIP Lorenzen Wright
[url="http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/28/wright.killed.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2"]Full Story[/url]
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Oh that's sad. I hadn't even heard that he'd been missing.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Yeah, his family reported him missing about 11 days ago. I guess it's being reported now that it was a homicide.