Apparently the Rockets are set to release Carmelo Anthony.

Ouch, but at least they are (hopefully) getting rid of the problem without delay.

Abdul said:

Butler is a big upgrade from Covington, if he checks his ego at the door and accepts the fact that this is Embiid's team we should be good. Plus we didn't have to give up a future first round pick either, I like this deal

Good luck with that, Abdul. I don't see it happening. But this was an upgrade for them.

RodeoSchro said:

Apparently the Rockets are set to release Carmelo Anthony.

Ouch, but at least they are (hopefully) getting rid of the problem without delay.

I have to LOL @ all the Carmelo nut-huggers (on social media) who called me a "hater" when I said Houston got worse when they signed him. He's not a winning player. Carmelo has always been more concerned about stats and his "brand/legacy".

Just saw this on usatoday.com - Sixers are close to acquiring Kyle Korver from the Cavs.

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Speaking of dysfunction, it's really getting crazy down in D.C. with the Wizards.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news ... 8hok7ifh4q

uPtoWnNY said:

Speaking of dysfunction, it's really getting crazy down in D.C. with the Wizards.

http://www.sportingnews.c...8hok7ifh4q

but how can a team with Dwight Howard on its roster descend into chaos?

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RodeoSchro said:

Apparently the Rockets are set to release Carmelo Anthony.

Ouch, but at least they are (hopefully) getting rid of the problem without delay.

Your guys are going to regret letting Ariza walk.

namepeace said:

RodeoSchro said:

Apparently the Rockets are set to release Carmelo Anthony.

Ouch, but at least they are (hopefully) getting rid of the problem without delay.

Your guys are going to regret letting Ariza walk.

....and Mbah a Moute. Those cats were dogs on defense.

They're back above .500, but they're not beating Golden State in May.

Does anyone think that Markelle Faultz's situation can be solved? Its a pity because he was a great when he was in college and showed alot of promise in last year's Summer League. What is Markelle Fultz's Trade Value? https://www.si.com/nba/20...rade-value

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Caught between his team and his advisers, Markelle Fultz waits for an assist | Bob Ford https://twitter.com/searc...p;src=tyah

Raptors beat Golden State! What an awesome game last night. Kawhi Leonard was amazing as was the rest of the Raptors team! 19-4!

Empress said:

Raptors beat Golden State! What an awesome game last night. Kawhi Leonard was amazing as was the rest of the Raptors team! 19-4!

So far they're the beasts of the east....but watch out for the Bucks.

Now that we're about a quarter of the way through the season, I have to admit I'm a little surprised at who is doing well in the NBA right now. I didn't expect the Clippers to be leading the Western Conference rght now nor did I expect Memphis to be near the top as well.

But what's even more surprising to me are the teams that have been the most disappointing so far. The Washington Wizards have imploded, and they're already contemplating breaking up the team and putting John Wall and Bradley Beal on the trading block. The other huge disappointment has to be the Houston Rockets, but anyone who knows Mike D'Antoni's history knows he can't ultimately win without defense, and trading away two of your best defensive players during the offseason for a washed up superstar in Carmelo Anthony who never played defense in the first place and is about to be traded or released yet again shows what an idiotic move that was. I didn't expect San Antonio to be struggling as much as they are, no offense to DeMar DeRozan, but it goes to show not only how effective Kawhi Leonard was, but also having reliable veterans like Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, even though they were getting old. The Celtics and Utah Jazz have also been disappointing so far, though the Celtics have played tougher opponents so far this season. There's still time for the Celtics, Jazz, and Rockets to turn things around, but the Rockets need to make a trade for a good defensive player. Jimmy Butler would have worked for them, but Philly got to him first.

How about the Clippers? Doc has those cats ballin'!

uPtoWnNY said:

How about the Clippers? Doc has those cats ballin'!

When he can focus on coaching, there's few better.

I chalk some of this up to the Jerry West Effect. Even from behind the scenes, he leaves every franchise he's been associated with better than he found it. From the 80's Lakers to the 10's Warriors.

namepeace said:

uPtoWnNY said:

How about the Clippers? Doc has those cats ballin'!

When he can focus on coaching, there's few better.

I chalk some of this up to the Jerry West Effect. Even from behind the scenes, he leaves every franchise he's been associated with better than he found it. From the 80's Lakers to the 10's Warriors.

Nuggets are looking good too.

The Raptors killed it last night against Philly. Bring on the Bucks tomorrow. Should be a great game.

Empress said:

The Raptors killed it last night against Philly. Bring on the Bucks tomorrow. Should be a great game.

I think folks forgot how great Kawhi is.

728huey said:

I know I'm a little late, but the Chicago Bulls fired Fred Hoiberg from his head coaching job. While I thought he should have been gone a couple of seasons ago, he's not the only one who should have been shown out the door. They need to get rid of both John Paxson and Gar Forman, because they're the ones who ruined the franchise, especially after getting rid of Thom Thibodeau. Thibs may have been too hard on his players, but they at least had an identity. These days you couldn't pick the current Bulls players out of a lineup.

You mean there's a team more dysfunctional than the Knicks????

@Empress- that's what happens when you add an ELITE player to your team. Like I said before, DeMar is not on Kawhi's level. We've seen Leonard do it at "winnin' time". He met the challenge from LeBron James in 2014.

Stephen Curry thinks the moon landings were faked.

Swaggy P, aka Swaggy Champ, Nick Young has found a new home Nuggets sign veteran guard Nick Young http://www.espn.com.au/nb...on-goodwin

Jimmy Butler is on the injured list. He has a strained groin.

Sixers still disposed of the Pistons tonight 116-102

phunkdaddy said:

Jimmy Butler is on the injured list. He has a strained groin.

Sixers still disposed of the Pistons tonight 116-102

Still the best sports report ever given:

RodeoSchro said:

Stephen Curry thinks the moon landings were faked.

If I'm being honest, I've never been a fan of the golden boy. I do respect his father who played for the Raptors years ago, but Steph has never been a favourtite of mine. Sounds like he's lots his mind. Maybe that car accident knocked him in the head.

Empress said:

RodeoSchro said:

Stephen Curry thinks the moon landings were faked.

If I'm being honest, I've never been a fan of the golden boy. I do respect his father who played for the Raptors years ago, but Steph has never been a favourtite of mine. Sounds like he's lots his mind. Maybe that car accident knocked him in the head.

He's an unbelievable player. Maybe the quickest shooter of all time? And deadly. I totally respect the fact that he's a First Ballot, Unanimous Hall of Famer.

But I can't get with this faked moon landing stuff, LOL.

Raptors beat GS last night! Wow, I'm so excited about this win. Steph must be going soft

Empress said:

Raptors beat GS last night! Wow, I'm so excited about this win. Steph must be going soft

WITHOUT Kawhi Leonard. Raptors are playing serious basketball.

Celtics are starting to get their shit together. Eastern conference playoffs will be fun.