Mavs?

[Rudi]

I don't really see Utah making the playoffs if they lose Boozer and Millsap. I think Portland could be very good as well.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

I don't really see Utah making the playoffs if they lose Boozer and Millsap. I think Portland could be very good as well.

If they keep one of the two I think they're still a playoff team for sure.

 

[Archer]

u lost credibilty wen i saw where u lived and wat ur fav sport teams are douchebag

Who is he supposed to support when he lives in Australia? Is there an Aussie NBA team he should be supporting or something? I dont understand? Are you saying that somebody who doesnt live in the U.S shouldnt be debating about basketball with you? Even though there is a chance that he has just as much knowledge as you (not saying he does for sure)

 

[Archer]

Dude ur stupid im talkin to Born4Corn plz kno wat ur talkin about douchebag

Pressumed it was Melo

Sowwi

 

[Vinsane]

Why are you arguing? Mavs, Nuggets? Whoever wins, will just be beaten by San Antonio anyways.

Fixed.

 

[Maestro]

The Clippers?

:jonesy:

 

[Maestro]

To me i think its either the Clippers or the Warriors who can grab that 8th seed.

I can see the Warriors but not the Clips, the Grizz are getting up there though.

 

[Vinsane]

To me i think its either the Clippers or the Warriors who can grab that 8th seed.

L.A.
San Antonio
Denver
Portland
Dallas
New Orleans

I believe as of now those are your locks for six of eight seeds.

Golden State could come into the playoffs and that leaves...

Memphis, your number eight seed in the 2010 Playoffs.

 

[FlawLeSs]

can someone show me where jones signed with indiana =(

 

[Vinsane]

Legitimate teams for the 7th & 8th spot

Utah
Houston
Golden State
Phoenix


The Grizz, Thunder, & Clippers will still be in the lotto come next summer.

lol @ Houston making the playoffs with no Yao, possible trade of McGrady and an offense that features Trevor Ariza. Solid #2,3 option yes. Leader No. Houston is a lottery team 2010.

Phoenix, lost every good piece they had not named Steve Nash. A shell of a team and a shell of a system. Phoenix isn't in rebuild mode they're in disaster control.

Utah, fell apart at the end of last season. Only team on your list worth a listen. If they trade Booz though they'll be a lucky eighth seed.

I'm not 100% sold on Golden State. Injuries and chemistry last year the issue? Or uninspired basketball you take your pick? Golden State will improve, right now they're my bubble team. Seventh at best.

 

[Deviant]

english grammer is raped n dis thred

 

[Vinsane]

Vinsane do you think the Spurs are capable of staying healthy for the full season? Duncan played all last year hurt, Ginobili got hurt, then bringing in Mcdyess and his injury problems won't help. If healthy, I believe that they are about even with Dallas if not slightly better, yet I can't imagine them maintaining their health.

San Antonio showed a ding in their armor . One that they're praying doesn't get any bigger. No Manu Ginobili or Tim Duncan? No ring.

I think Pop knows how to manage his squad. He knows to manage his players minutes more than anything, this season. Poppovich is why this team stays together and focused. Greg Poppovich MVP 2010!

Remember, this is a San Antonio team that finished 3rd in the West, division champs. With all the complications they still managed to win their division. Yeah Manu went out late and the west had already been decided, still. This team managed to finish third in the West.

You also missed the biggest addition to the Spurs. Richard Jefferson.

29 years young, in his seventh season. RJ is getting up there but he still contributes 19PPG. And makes it possible for the Spurs to move the ball around. No one spreads the floor better than San Antonio. Meanwhile, McDyess was a pick up to share garbage minutes and rest the older players as much as possible.

I'm looking at San Antonio right now as the top 3 again in the West. Intangibles in L.A. and Denver have to happen first but this Spurs squad is "re-tooled" not rebuilt. San Antonio had one of the better FA periods, and went under a lot of radars. Just the way they like it.

Brooks, Ariza, Battier, Scola, Landry.. thats some pretty solid talent imo, and we've all seen that they can win with or without McGrady/Yao.. They may even get some decent pieces back if they choose to trade McGrady.

Not to mention Rick Adleman who is a great coach.

They're gonna make the playoffs..but probably as the 8th seed.

Brooks, Ariza, Battier, Scola, and Landry. Solid talent in the East maybe? You compare that to what half the teams in the west start and these guys don't stand a chance. Houston went without Yao, or without McGrady. Not both of them at the same time, and then they had Ron Artest leading.

Ron Artest > Trevor Ariza. Don't get me wrong Trevor is a solid, solid talent. He's going to rot on some bad Houston teams though to earn his star. I don't like the way this ship is heading. Especially when teams know what McGrady brings to the table, injuries. McGrady really would only go to a contender, and what contender is going to give up any of the real talent they have for McGrady?

Houston will get some great picks for McGrady but I don't see them landing any real help for Trevor Ariza.

 

[corbin]

Phoenix, lost every good piece they had not named Steve Nash. A shell of a team and a shell of a system. Phoenix isn't in rebuild mode they're in disaster control.

Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa, Jason Richardson, Grant Hill, Amare Stoudemire. I don't see how they lost every good piece they had. They got rid of Shaq, who granted was playing well last season.... just didn't fit into the Run-N-Gun. This upcoming season the Suns are going right back to that old system with coach Gentry. Obviously with the moves they recently have made, the Suns are going to go for it one more time with this squad before blowing it up.

Not saying were going to win the championship but to say we don't have a shot at beating the Clippers(who just can't seem to get it right), the Grizzlies(sure a lot of talent but not proven that they can win games together yet), the Rockets(looks as if no Yao and no Artest, have fun with Aaroon Brooks and Trevor Ariza carrying your team to the playoffs) It's just mind boggling.

 

[Archer]

Vinsane do you think the Spurs are capable of staying healthy for the full season? Duncan played all last year hurt, Ginobili got hurt, then bringing in Mcdyess and his injury problems won't help. If healthy, I believe that they are about even with Dallas if not slightly better, yet I can't imagine them maintaining their health.

Im think thats why they added Blair and Mcdyess . So they can some what bubblewrap Duncan`s minutes in the regular season . Thus making the chance of an injury smaller .

I think if the Spurs stay healthy with these new peices they are the 2nd best team in the West

 

[Vinsane]

Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa, Jason Richardson, Grant Hill, Amare Stoudemire.

Pieces, good or bad depends on the system they play in. Nash and Hill retirement looms, how long can their bodies go? J-Rich, more focused on being a human highlight reel than a serious contender at this point. Amare Stoudemire is good but you still don't know the shape of his injury if there will be any lingering effects that diminishes his game. An eye is an eye after all. No comment on Barbosa.

Obviously with the moves they recently have made, the Suns are going to go for it one more time with this squad before blowing it up.

This squad with Shaq failed to make the playoffs. I don't see how getting Amare Stoudamire back changes anything?

You also mentioned beating the Clippers, Grizzlies and Rockets. Rockets are not a playoff team in my opinion. Grizzlies I believe have a legitimate chance as well as the Clip Show. If I were a Suns fan I'd be more worried about division games, including Sacramento, Golden State, and the defending Champion Los Angeles Lakers.

 

[Juggernaut]

Jason Richardson is amazing

He needs to get his shit together so he can help a legitimate team (The Suns) get back into the playoffs

 

[Derrville]

Im calling it, MAVS 2009 NBA CHAMPS!