uPtoWnNY said:

I'd rather be 0-82 than have Iverson on my team.

Graycap23 said:

Heck yeah. We are desperate here in Minnesota, we better not even look at A.I. unless it is a movie or something.

uPtoWnNY said:

A week later and my Nets are still winless. It's too much of a shock for me watching the YES network go from broadcasting games of the best team in baseball to the worst team in basketball.

sextonseven said:

At least the Nets are playing hard, and they have a draft pick for next year.

uPtoWnNY said:

That phrase alone is funny.

Kobe has 100, 40-pt games in his career. Wilt had 270 something. And Jordan had 173. That is some serious scoring.

The Black Mamba!!!

Hot rumor - Walsh will make an offer to The Answer.

uPtoWnNY said:

Man.....it is all down hill from there.

Graycap23 said:

The team is 2-9. Can't get any lower than that. Besides, this is a throwaway season.

uPtoWnNY said:

Why do fans support this nonsense?

Graycap23 said:

Because, unlike the previous two regimes, Knick fans see that Walsh has a long-term plan. There's light at the end of the tunnel. We've put up with eight disastrous seasons - one more won't hurt.

uPtoWnNY said:

Being a fan on scrubby teams is tough.
Imagine being a Chicago fan.

Graycap23 said:

Yeah, but the Bulls are 6-4, and have a budding star they can build around. Now it's on management to do the right thing.

uPtoWnNY said:

Bro.....they have no mgmt.....just mismanagement.

uPtoWnNY said:

Looks like that is NOT going 2 happen.
If A.I. is so great.....how come no teams wants him?

Graycap23 said:

Brain-Dead Dolan strikes again.

Graycap23 said:

No other team NEEDS him. Except for the Nets, which team is worse than the Knicks this season?

Graycap23 said:

Yeah. But at least you have a budding star to offset the mismanagement. Here in Minnesota, we have mismanagement and no-stars.

JellyBean said:

You got me, your team is just as bad as the Knicks. Maybe Iverson should play there.

Power Rankings:

1. Atlanta (11-3): Will they come back to Earth? It's a shame that the team hasn't seem to won back the fans yet- the stands have plenty of available seats. This team has performed well beyond anyone's expectations.
2. L.A. Lakers (10-3): After a sluggish start to the season, the Lakers have taken off. With Gasol back, they look to make a push to the 1st seed in the West.
3. Orlando (11-3): Jameer Nelson is out again, but the Magic have managed to stay afloat.
4. Dallas (10-3): The revamped Mavs have raced out to an early lead in the Southwest through incredible offensive firepower.
5. Phoenix (11-3): The run and gun is back, and the Suns are showing that last season's lottery trip was an aberration. They may not keep up this pace without improving the defense (same old story), but Phoenix looks solid for the playoffs.
6. Portland (11-5): Several lineup changes have made chemistry the biggest question for this team, but with a vastly improved defense (thanks to Greg Oden) and improved point guard play (thanks to Andre Miller), Portland looks set to emerge as a contender.
7. Boston (10-4): After racing out to an incredible start, the Celtics have cooled off a bit. They still look like a runaway division champ in the pathetic Atlantic.
8. Denver (9-4): Carmelo Anthony is playing out of his mind, and rookie Ty Lawson has proven to be quite a steal. They're the favorites to repeat as division champions, even with Portland's improvement.
9. Cleveland (10-4): LeBron and company have rebounded from early struggles by beating up on weak teams. Shaq is already out, but as long as this team can have all of their main pieces for the playoffs, they are legitimate title contenders.
10. Milwaukee (8-4): Brandon Jennings has turned Milwaukee into a basketball town again (kind of). The rookie has electrified the league with a 55-point performance and cool, level-headed play. Andrew Bogut has also stepped up his game, but an injury will sideline him for a few weeks. Now that Michael Redd is back, the Bucks will be an interesting team to watch.
11. Houston (8-6): Everyone expected the Rockets to fall off the face of the Earth without Yao, but Trevor Ariza, Aaron Brooks and Luis Scola have formed a core that has thrived through hard-nose defense and great heart. With complimentary pieces in Shane Battier, Carl Landry and rookies Chase Budinger and David Andersen, Houston has a better core than anticipated. TMac's impending return could either cause them to improve further or prove to be a distraction.
12. Utah (7-6): After a woeful start, Utah has gotten back on track. A victory in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years was a huge step, and the solid play of rookies Wesley Matthews and Eric Maynor has made the Jazz once again one of the deepest and most dangerous teams in the league. With a large run of home games upcoming, Utah looks to climb the standings.
13. Miami (8-5): Dwyane Wade has been incredible, as usual, but the Heat's hot start was more due to weak opposition than anything else.
14. San Antonio (6-6): With the Spurs, it's always an issue of health. Tony Parker has just returned from injury, only to see Manu Ginobili go down with a groin injury. Richard Jefferson has fit in well, but the Spurs have not lived up to the preseason hype so far. However, if there's any team that can turn it around, it's San Antonio.
15. Oklahoma City (7-7): One of the most improved teams in the league, the Thunder actually have a shot at a playoff berth, amazingly. Kevin Durant should be a lock for the All-Star game this year.
16. Toronto (6-8): Another team that has struggled to live up to the preseason hype, the Raptors may be regretting giving Hedo Turkoglu such a big contract. Chris Bosh is playing unbelievably well in his contract year. His offseason decision is the biggest issue facing the team.
17. Chicago (6-7): After a solid start against some tough competition, Chicago has run out of gas on the Circus Road Trip, losing each of their last 3 games by at least 15 points. Derrick Rose hasn't quite recovered, but Luol Deng is playing well again.
18. New Orleans (6-9): A dreadful start to the season cost Byron Scott his coaching position. Chris Paul's subsequent injury seemed to doom the franchise, but they have performed quite well recently. Nevertheless, the team seems destined for a first-round exit if they make the playoffs.
19. Indiana (5-6): The streakiest team in the league, Indiana lost its first 3 games, won its next 5, then lost its last 3. They have a shot at the playoffs if they remain healthy in the weak East.
20. Sacramento (5-8): After shocking the league by winning 5 of its first 9 games, Sacramento has come back to Earth with 4 consecutive losses. Tyreke Evans has been a bright spot, and Jason Thompson's improved play has helped the team cope in Kevin Martin's absence.
21. Detroit (5-9): With both Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton out with injuries, it's hard to recognize this once-elite team. They're playing hard, but they just don't have the depth to cope with such injuries this year.
22. L.A. Clippers (6-9): Blake Griffin has not played a game yet, but the Clippers have remained afloat by feasting on weak teams. How long will it last?
23. Memphis (5-9): The Allen Iverson experiment lasted all of 3 games. In truth, this is the best thing that could happen for the Grizzlies, who can turn the reigns over to their young core and improve from within.
24. Golden State (4-8): Malcontent Stephen Jackson has finally been shipped out, and Monte Ellis could be next. It looks like another long season is in store for the Warriors.
25. Charlotte (4-9): Stephen Jackson's new team isn't much better than his old team. However, with guys like Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw and Raymond Felton, they could improve their standing. Larry Brown has this team playing great defense, but a lack of offensive firepower triggered the trade that brought in Jackson. Will it work?
26. Philadelphia (5-8): It's hard to find a more disappointing team than the 76ers. 4 of their 5 wins have come against bottom-dwellers Charlotte, New York and New Jersey.
27. Washington (3-9): The Wizards are struggling, which has prompted Gilbert Arenas to open his mouth. Bad signs for Washington, which was expecting to jump back into the playoff picture with Agent Zero's return.
28. New York (3-10): If they could skip the entire season, they would. The LeBron sweepstakes loom large for this aimless team.
29. New Jersey (0-13): They better hope that they can beat Sacramento to avoid the worst start in league history, because it's unlikely that they can topple Denver, Portland, the Lakers or Dallas. Even with all of their injuries, it's surprising to see this team play so poorly.
30. Minnesota (1-13): Their lone victory came against the hapless Nets on opening night. So why are they ranked below? They're being outscored by 14 points per game on average, while the Nets are at least putting up a fight most nights.

Happy Hawks fan here. Crawford has been a welcome addition and Josh Smith is finally allying his skills with intelligence.

It can't last, of course.

Die Hard Celts fan. Wish we would pull the trigger on the Nocioni trade. heres hoping Big Baby Davis recovers soon and Rondo stops making Shaq look like Ray Allen at the freethrow line, and that Rasheed start posting up instead of shooting 3's. On the plus side. Paul Pierce is still dope, Rondo is unguardable, and Shelden Williams and Marquis Daniels are pleasant surprises.

karmatornado said:

That's why Rasheed is one the most frustrating cats to watch. This dude could be so much better than he is. He should be DOMINATING mfers in the paint, but he settles for the outside shit. Be more assertive!

Suns ALL DAY

Nash 4 mvp

Gambler Claims 13 Refs Involved in NBA Betting Scandal

Looks like the shit's going to hit the fan. Can't wait to hear David "Spin Doctor" Stern's take on this.

http://www3.whdh.com/news.../BO130486/

http://www.nytimes.com/20...ref=sports

'Sheed should've made a conscious decision at the start of the season, like Josh Smith seems to have done, to not jack up any threes. None.

Though Josh has now apparently taken one attempt, but still. It could've been an end of the half heave from halfcourt that he had to take.

Iverson.....is retired.

He WON'T be missed.

minneapolisFunq said:

[Edited 11/25/09 18:28pm]

Graycap23 said:

Oh come on, now.

He will be missed. The league (and most NBA fans) are going to miss Iverson. We are going to miss him attacking the basket, the crossover, the instant offense, and that silky smooth jump shot. A.I. will be missed.

JellyBean said:

If he is so great.....why does NO team want him?