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[LostDoggy]

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Not really fussed with Gordon leaving, not worth the money he wanted.

Fair enough. Who do you think will cover for the 20.7 (we'll round that up to 21) points Gordon was averaging during the season? Obviously Rose should pick up some of the slack.

[LostDoggy]

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Fair enough. Who do you think will cover for the 20.7 (we'll round that up to 21) points Gordon was averaging during the season? Obviously Rose should pick up some of the slack.

Hinrich, Rose & Salmons will rotate through the guards.

As much as BG has the offensive game, his game is flawed in other areas. He doesn't make good decisions, and lacks a whole heap on the defensive side.

I think the club will make a big play for a FA as well now.

[LostDoggy]

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Rumor circulating is Allen Iverson coming to Chicago, involved in the Gordon move apparently.

[LostDoggy]

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Who does everyone think we take the championship next season? given the recent FA signings.

I think the Lakers will probably take it out again, Miami will definitely be up but i don't think they will go all the way.

A surprise packet might be the Rockets, given that they were able to sign Miller the other day. If they're able to keep Yao Ming on the court for majority of the season, they could well cause some grief.

[Jasper]

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It is currently impossible to see anyone beat the Heat at the moment.

Despite the Big 3 taking most of the cash, they are managing to sign role players they will need across the rest of the floor.
Mike Miller - one of the best 3-pt shooters in the league.
Ilgauskas to wear six fouls and protect the middle.
Young Mario Chalmers to spell Wade at the point.

No one will be able to defend these guys

[G-Mo77]

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It is currently impossible to see anyone beat the Heat at the moment.

Despite the Big 3 taking most of the cash, they are managing to sign role players they will need across the rest of the floor.
Mike Miller - one of the best 3-pt shooters in the league.
Ilgauskas to wear six fouls and protect the middle.
Young Mario Chalmers to spell Wade at the point.

No one will be able to defend these guys

Eddie House just signed with them as well. Massive signing IMO. I really rate House and with the defence collapsing on penetration from Wade and Lebron, House is going to have a field day out behind the arc. I really think the Celtics made a mistake trading him away last season.

They're beatable. The Lakers have quietly gone about their own business. Signing Barnes and Blake are pretty big moves, they'll fit into the team nicely especially Blake as they won't have to go to the awful Vujacic as much and I think Farmar is gone now. They really haven't lost anything from their squad that won last season and added to pretty decent players as well.

[G-Mo77]

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Looks like Lebron set a trend in the FA market. Another show was aired for a FA's decision in the NBA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvL5KRoXC00

[mjp]

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They're beatable.

Lakers will be a tough out. Orlando SHOULD be a tough out but Howard's habit of getting in foul trouble will probably mean they aren't.

The development of OKC will be interesting to watch - is Durant going to average 35+ ppg next season? 40ppg? Who will stop him? Maybe a 2012 contender....the other question for 2012 is where Anthony ends up. If Houston could add him alongside Yao then they might be something as well.

[LostDoggy]

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Bulls have agreed a deal with Keith Bogans, supposedly worth 2.5m over 2 years. Not a big fan of Bogans & didn't really want him, but it still leaves room for the rumored, Rudy Fernandez trade.

[SonofScray]

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Fri Nov 12 CLIPPERS v DETROIT 7:30
Sat Nov 20 MEMPHIS v MIAMI 7:00

Sat Nov 27 NY v ATLANTA 1:00

...Fri Dec 3 BOSTON v CHICAGO 8:00

Mon 6 Dec CLIPPERS v SACRAMENTO 7:30

Tues Dec 7 LAKERS v WIZARDS 7:30

Optons available to me while on my trip over there. Grizzlies v Heat looks a good match to goto IMO.

[LostDoggy]

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A bit surprised about the Celtics signing Delonte West, considering they have Nate, Bradley, Daniels and VonWafer already on the bench?

[Topdog]

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Delonte is better than all of them on both ends of the floor.

[LostDoggy]

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Delonte is better than all of them on both ends of the floor.

True, but surely they wouldn't keep them all???
A bit Guard heavy don't you think????

[G-Mo77]

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True, but surely they wouldn't keep them all???
A bit Guard heavy don't you think????

No. I don't think so. I was arguing they are a little to top heavy just a while ago.

Daniels is more of a 3 than a 2 anyway.

[LostDoggy]

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No. I don't think so. I was arguing they are a little to top heavy just a while ago.

Daniels is more of a 3 than a 2 anyway.

Well he's going to have to be, There isn't really any true #3s in the side, Peirce excluded.
I guess they'll be looking at a 2-3, or a 3-2 set up rather than the 2 guard, 2 Fwd, 1 center traditional set up?