Official 2012-13 Offseason thread - trades, rumours, etc

[ozguy3825]

lol was following the game on the NBA website and noticed him there. I must admit i havent followed the moves as much as i normally do but man the second unit even tho its a new group sucked balls tonight. Kobe, Nash, Gasol, Metta and pretty much Jamison sat the whole 2nd half. Second unit and beyond looked horrid!

 

[ozballer23]

they still need time to gel! preseason is never anything to go by...

 

[drob50]

Young fella impressing

Not sure about young?? He's a 25yr old rookie! haha

But he knew he had a lot to prove after his average Olympics campaign!

 

[drob50]

Only really skipped through this thread so i don't know if anything was mentioned, but I read that Royce White didn't show up to camp in Houston due to fear of flying???

I REALLY hope this guy can get himself to a place where he can play! I think he is a real decent guy and don't want to see him miss out because of this!

 

[shammgod]

Not sure about young?? He's a 25yr old rookie! haha

But he knew he had a lot to prove after his average Olympics campaign!

Don't knock Aladdin!
He is a fine pg! And anyone can play in the Spurs system haha.

 

[ozballer23]

Not sure about young?? He's a 25yr old rookie! haha

But he knew he had a lot to prove after his average Olympics campaign!

Young compared to Timmy D

 

[A_Iverson_I]

Only really skipped through this thread so i don't know if anything was mentioned, but I read that Royce White didn't show up to camp in Houston due to fear of flying???

I REALLY hope this guy can get himself to a place where he can play! I think he is a real decent guy and don't want to see him miss out because of this!

That's correct, but from what I read it's not like "he just didn't turn up"; he's been working with the team to come up with the best plan going forward. Said he will be taking a bus when he can to avoid flying too much and even said he'd buy the bus himself haha

 

[ozballer23]

After 15 often spectacular seasons in the NBA, Tracy McGrady is finalizing agreement on a one-year contract with Qingdao of the Chinese Basketball Association, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

 

[ozballer23]

The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have requested waivers on forward Dominique Morrison. The 6’6” Oral Roberts product did not appear in yesterday’s 85-80 win over the Orlando Magic in Mexico City. NBA.com

 

[ozballer23]

Dirk Nowitzki isn't sure why his right knee has been swelling up on him lately. "Maybe there’s something floating in there that shouldn’t be floating in there,'' the Dallas Mavericks' forward said after Friday's practice. "We’ll only know that for sure if we do a scope, but as for now, we haven’t. "I’m just going to keep working this weekend and see how the knee responds.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

 

[ozballer23]

Though he believes he will make the team, he is confident he will be playing somewhere in the NBA regardless if things don’t work out in San Antonio. He is aware numerous teams reportedly are anxious to sign him if he’s released. “I feel I’m in a good situation,” he said. “I worked hard this summer. Every game it’s just about showing everybody what I can do. I’m trying to focus on defense and rebounding, trying to play in the system and soak up as much as I can. "I think I’m going to make it. Until they tell me I’m not, I feel like I’m part of this team.” San Antonio Express-News

 

[ozballer23]

It's not feasible for the Lakers to bring back Fisher now, with a payroll approaching $100 million, but sources with knowledge of their thinking say that the team has made it clear to the rest of the league that Chris Duhon and/or Steve Blake are available via trade to any interested party willing to absorb their respective contracts. ESPN.com

 

[Matty4292]

Young compared to Timmy D

Young compared to the rest of the team...

 

[GarnettFan4Life]

Mo Williams tweet of Al Jeffersons 12ft x 10ft bed

http://twitter.com/mowilliams/status/254418719118327808/photo/1


and the epic price....


https://twitter.com/saltcityhoops/status/253597601272832002/photo/1/large

 

[A_Iverson_I]

LMAO @ that bed hahaha

 

[A_Iverson_I]

Little peek at the prize the Thunder picked up in the draft...

 

[WhiteyTheCelticsFan]

Little peek at the prize the Thunder picked up in the draft...

I have been a HUGE Perry Jones fan since Early last year!

A knee injury made him fall from projected 1st to being drafted 28th!!!

I still cannot believe Boston passed up on him with picks 21 and 22!!!

 

[ozballer23]

Jeff McDonald: Pop pregame hinting strongly that race for Spurs' 15th roster spot down to Eddy Curry and Derrick Brown. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

 

[ozballer23]

“It’s well-known I’ve had some sprains the last couple of years, a couple of surgeries,” Curry told Fox Sports Radio on Saturday. “But last night was just a weird, freak play in the preseason. I got rolled on by one of the Portland players. It won’t set me back too bad. I’ll be ready to go opening night.” CSNBayArea.com

 

[ozballer23]

Rondo on Leandro Barbosa, who is expected to join the Celtics for Saturday’s game: “It’s big for me, I won’t have to play as many minutes and take a toll on my body. And with Barbosa in the game, the speed is going to continue to stay the same when I go out. He can create his own shots, make plays for teammates, and also can score the ball. I think it’s a great pickup.” Boston Globe