NBA 10-11

[Maclowery]

I definitely agree. I thought they made a big coup by driving the price of Anthony up for their biggest rival, then swept in the next damn day and got a superior player for less. If Williams is pissy and says he wants out in 2012 for sure, then what, Mr Jet Skiing Russian Billionaire? Another Melo-drama all over again? I dont think the general public sees Deron Williams as important as Carmelo Anthony - although I believe he is - so it could get pretty crazy.

Good lord, I havent done a thing for three hours except refresh basketball websites, and try not to think about Pujols in a Cubs jersey and no Wainright. Expletives! Time to go run errands.

[MrCrowesGarden]

I still can't fathom why New Jersey would give up THAT package simply to rent Deron Williams. What's the point? Now they'll win 32 games instead of 28 games?

It's not a full-on rental because he is under contract for next season. But, I guess they're hoping to convince another semi-star that Lopez-Williams is a good foundation for a playoff team. The only problem is that the balance of power is shifting to the East.

[TGantz]

Harris and Williams both needed a change of scenery. The Nets are hoping that they can get one more superstar through trade or FA to make Williams want to stay. Basically NJ is Williams, Lopez, and a bunch of decent bench players. They need a starting line-up. Morrow is a decent enough SG, but it's tough to live and die with the 3PT.

[Socnorb11]

Harris and Williams both needed a change of scenery. The Nets are hoping that they can get one more superstar through trade or FA to make Williams want to stay. Basically NJ is Williams, Lopez, and a bunch of decent bench players. They need a starting line-up. Morrow is a decent enough SG, but it's tough to live and die with the 3PT.

Personally, I think they'd be better off tanking and hoping for lottery luck (like the Bulls got with Rose) for a couple of years. I mean, if the idea is to rebuild, wouldn't you want to include a young player like Favors in that rebuilding process, rather than roll the dice that Williams will want to be part of it (which it sounds like he won't)?

[thrill]

Harris and Williams both needed a change of scenery. The Nets are hoping that they can get one more superstar through trade or FA to make Williams want to stay. Basically NJ is Williams, Lopez, and a bunch of decent bench players. They need a starting line-up. Morrow is a decent enough SG, but it's tough to live and die with the 3PT.

Personally, I think they'd be better off tanking and hoping for lottery luck (like the Bulls got with Rose) for a couple of years. I mean, if the idea is to rebuild, wouldn't you want to include a young player like Favors in that rebuilding process, rather than roll the dice that Williams will want to be part of it (which it sounds like he won't)?

I think they think they need a star to break into the NY market when they move to Brooklyn.

[Socnorb11]

Harris and Williams both needed a change of scenery. The Nets are hoping that they can get one more superstar through trade or FA to make Williams want to stay. Basically NJ is Williams, Lopez, and a bunch of decent bench players. They need a starting line-up. Morrow is a decent enough SG, but it's tough to live and die with the 3PT.

Personally, I think they'd be better off tanking and hoping for lottery luck (like the Bulls got with Rose) for a couple of years. I mean, if the idea is to rebuild, wouldn't you want to include a young player like Favors in that rebuilding process, rather than roll the dice that Williams will want to be part of it (which it sounds like he won't)?

I think they think they need a star to break into the NY market when they move to Brooklyn.

How did the Bulls get where they're at? I mean, that seems like the path that a team like New Jersey should take.

[thrill]

How did the Bulls get where they're at? I mean, that seems like the path that a team like New Jersey should take.

They hit the biggest long shot in NBA lottery history in a year where the #1 overall draft pick happened to turn into a franchise player.

[MrCrowesGarden]

Rumors picking up that Gerald Wallace is heading to Portland. Would've loved to have had him in the Big Easy.

[Socnorb11]

How did the Bulls get where they're at? I mean, that seems like the path that a team like New Jersey should take.

They hit the biggest long shot in NBA lottery history in a year where the #1 overall draft pick happened to turn into a franchise player.

What a great strategy!!!

[Maclowery]

1.7% baby!