Can Danny?

With Manu going down, the regular season is basically the Lakers and everyone else in the West. Not that even Manu could have helped the Spurs chase down the Lakers. I still think the West is stronger in terms of the top 9 than the East but things are starting to even out. The battle for the 8th spot is going to be something and the loss of Amare Stoudemire might just knock the Suns out but right now I just can't bet on the Mavericks. I just don't see it with them this year. The loss of Amare Stoudemire might keep the Suns at bay though. How they fare against the KG-less Celtics and the Lakers should give us a better indication of whether or not the Suns have risen again.

1. LA Lakers: The team to beat.

2. San Antonio: The Manu injury hurts by Roger Mason Jr. is good enough to help out a bit. Tony Parker is no worse than the third best PG in the NBA and the combo of him and Duncan is still too much for most teams.

3. Denver: It's safe to say that the Iverson trade was a disaster for Detroit. They basically gave away Billups for nothing (I can't believe they couldn't have gotten something for him at the trade deadline) and are falling out of the playoff picture. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have been moving up the standings. Carmelo's got a decent supporting cast so this is really his year to prove that his name belongs amongst the list of elite superstars.

4. Houston: The Rockets will be a better team without McGrady and Alston. I like how Artest and Battier complement Yao Ming better than T-Mac and I was never a huge fan of Alston. Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry are underrated and just as good as Rafer. This could be Houston's year to finally get out of the first round.

5. Portland: I understand why they didn't make any trades but I have to say that I still don't think that the Blazers are ready for prime time. It should be interesting to see what they do this offseason. Most of their players are on expiring deals so they should be able to deal. As for the season, I'd like to see Jeryd Bayless get some more time. A victory in the first round should be considered a great year for the Blazers. And until Oden becomes a beast (which might not happen) or they add some more talent, that's probably their ceiling.

6. New Orleans: The Hornets are exhibit A of how bad contract come back to haunt you. Yes, last year was great but Peja's contract is killing them and Tyson Chandler came back down to earth. CP3 is the best point guard in the game but everyone else on the team has gone from underrated to overrated. I've never been a big believer in David West and I really don't believe that this team has a legit #2 option. Unless the team makes some moves, I wouldn't be stunned if last year was the peak.

7. Utah: Typical Utah fashion, they are good but not really good enough.

8. Phoenix: Even with Amare gone, I'm not going to bet against Nash and Shaq. The Amare injury and coaching change actually opens things up. Jason Richardson can become more of a scoring threat (which is really all that he is), Matt Barnes can get more minutes at his undersized, three point shooting PF role, and it's small ball/run & gun from here on out. It won't help them in the playoffs but it could help them make the second season. The biggest question now is whether the team can survive Shaq not playing in back-to-back games.

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9. Dallas: If anyone falters, Dallas will take their spot but I just am not impressed by the Mavs anymore. I can see these guys blowing a lot of games and they seem the most likely to go on an extended losing streak.

10. Golden State: This team is a mess and Don Nelson seems more focused on... well, he doesn't seem focused on anything, really. Still, they just have too much talent to lose so many games. Granted, most of the talent is at the guards but I still think they should win enough to be the best of the teams that have no chance of making the playoffs.

11. Memphis: At this point, it's a crap shoot as to who finishes where but I think Mayo and Gay will keep this team away from the bottom.

12. Oklahoma City: While Durant gets all the hype, the guy who'll determine how this team finishes in Russell Westbrook. If he can play with any sort of consistency and keep improving, they could put together a decent second half of the season. If not, we'll see a lot of gaudy numbers for Durant and a lot of losses. Which might actually be better for the Thunder in the long run as they have to be hoping that they get Oklahoma's own Blake Griffin in the draft.

13. Minnesota: The Wolves would probably be above Memphis if Big Al Jefferson was healthy but I just don't think they can weather the loss of The Unstoppable. If they do, it might be time to consider whether they want to keep Big Al. I still don't like the Love/Jefferson frontcourt and they could fill a lot of holes by dealing Big Al.

14. LA Clippers: If the players on this team have any sense of dignity, they should put together a run at the end of the year. They are just too good to be this bad. But I really don't think many people on this team actually care about winning games so I'm betting that they end the year near the very bottom.

15. Sacramento: The future is now but now is not the future. The Kings gave up on this season by giving away John Salmons and Brad Miller but their roster just isn't that good so they are going to need to really rehaul it if they ever want to see the playoffs again. I'd recommend dealing Kevin Martin because by the time the Kings are good, they'll be staring down a second max contract with their talented scorer. Also, it's not like anyone is going to sign with Sacramento so they need to use the draft and trades in order to add talent. Martin's really the only asset they have that might be on the block. Spencer Hawes is solid but I'm not sold on him being anything more than a third star. Jason Thompson showed some promise but he seems like a role player. Who knows if Donte Green will ever pan out. The Kings also need to hope that, if they get the first pick, Ricky Rubio enters the draft because I think he's their best chance of improving and also getting people interested in the Cowtown Kings again.

Posted by SoulHonky at 09:10 PM | Permalink

So how does the Eastern Conference look now after the trade deadline and the KG injures? Here are some predictions for the second half and while I have some teams jumping up a number of spots, that has more to do with their schedule than any personnel change. Right now, Detroit is looking like they might be in trouble while Chicago and New York could find themselves on some major winning streaks. I'm not sold on Miami and think they could slide a bit. Also, I think Toronto will be a bit of a mess as the year winds to a close.

1. Cleveland: LeBron is in the driver's seat. But can he win it all with Mo Williams riding shotgun?

2. Boston: The KG injury hurts. The bench just isn't that deep this year and they are going to need a bought out player to come over quickly if they are going to hold onto the #1 spot.

3. Orlando: The Rafer acquisition pretty much cements that they will be the #3 seed and probably won't make it past the second round.

4. Atlanta: I just don't think they are as good as their record. I wouldn't be stunned if they were upset in the first round.

5. Chicago: I like the moves they made and think they are hitting their stride at the right time.

6. New York: It'll be a hell of a turnaround but they have a good schedule to do it with and the team seems to finally be getting the D'Antoni system.

7. Philadelphia: There's nothing all that intriguing about this team. I can't imagine they'll collapse but they probably won't make much noise in the playoffs either. 

8. Miami: If Wade starts to break down at all, the Heat could find themselves in the lottery. They could be barely clinging to the 8th seed by the end of this month.

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9. Detroit: I can't believe that they won't make the playoffs but looking at their recent play and their future schedule, it's looking like I might have to start embracing the fact that the Pistons run is over. I wouldn't mind the C's looking at adding 'Sheed next offseason.

10. Milwaukee: Just too many injuries to overcome.

11. Indiana: If Granger wasn't hurt I might give them a shot at the playoffs but he is and I just can't see them putting together enough of a run to make it.

12. Charlotte: Things are going about as well as you could hope. But you can't hope for much with this roster.

13. New Jersey: I see a collapse coming and Vince shutting it down in a month or so.

14. Washington:  I think the Wiz could save some face by putting together a nice run at the end of the season. Just nice enough to get out of the basement.

15. Toronto: Adding Shawn "Speed Racer" Marion could be the straw that breaks the camels back. I could see this team just not giving a damn for the rest of the season as Chris Bosh starts trying to figure out where he'd like to play in 2010.

The East could have the MVP (LeBron), ROY (Derrick Rose), and Coach of the Year (Mike D'Antoni). Wilson Chandler or Nate Robinson could benefit from D'Antoni ball and nab "Most Improved".

 

Posted by SoulHonky at 05:36 AM | Permalink

The trade deadline came and went without a lot of big deals. That means that this offseason could be a very interesting one and that, for the rest of this season, a number of teams are going to have some very big questions that they need answered before the playoffs.

1) Who will be bought out?
This is the question that most contenders are asking themselves. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs, and (for the most part) Lakers not swinging a deal, it seems like they are going to need to go after some buy-out bargains to shore up their weak spots. The C's have a hole at the swingman spot that needs to be addressed. If Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens can't step up, the C's may have to look at the NBDL or other free agents to fill the void.

2) The 8th Spot
The Race for the 8th seed in the East is going to be brutal. (In fact, the race for the last three spots in the playoffs might come down to who can lose the least). The Pistons have lost four straight and seem to be a rudderless ship. Philly is good but not great while Milwaukee has been decimated by injuries. Hell, even Miami is one extended period without Dwyane Wade away from the lottery.

As for the teams that are currently on the outside looking in, the Bulls helped themselves the most by adding Brad Miller (who is the Bulls best center since... Brad Miller) and John Salmons. Salmons is a bit of a wild card but he is the Bulls best option at the starting shooting guard spot alongside Derrick Rose. He plays defense (and can guard bigger PG's like Deron Williams to help Rose out) and can shoot the ball consistently. The moves might just get Chicago back into the playoffs.
The Knicks had the second best deadline day by giving up nothing for Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox. Wilcox gives the Knicks a legit starting center and you have to think that fighting for the playoffs on the biggest state in basketball in Mike D'Antoni's offense while playing for a contract is going to bring the best out of Wilcox. Hughes also could improve his numbers in D'Antoni's offense. He's probably their best pure shooting guard but Nasty Nate Robinson has been doing well and Wilson Chandler might also fight for some minutes. He should start but, then again, he should have started in Chicago as well. It should be interesting to see how he fares.
New Jersey didn't make a move which helps their chances. Keeping Vince Carter gives them hope but I'm not sure how much of a chance they really have. Devin Harris, Vince, and Brook Lopez basically have to keep playing near perfect basketball for the team to have a legit shot.
Charlotte made their moves before the deadline and they are getting healthy with DJ Augustin back and Gerald Wallace on the way. I wouldn't put it past them to make a run. I would have also given the Pacers a chance but now that Danny Granger might be out three weeks, I don't think they'll be able to pull it off. The Raptors? I'm not seeing it. In fact, things could turn downright ugly there if they don't watch out.
As for the lowly Wizards, it's probably time to tell Gilbert to focus on blogging and not even bother coming back this season. They should spend the rest of this year watching college hoops and keeping tabs on Ricky Rubio and Brandon Jennings.

3) Is Kyle Lowry ready for prime time?
I think he is but there are going to be a lot of eyes on the PG position in Houston. Lowry, Aaron Brooks, and Luther Head are a nice trio but they don't have a ton of experience. I'm a big fan of The Schoolyard Bully and think he will help the Rockets. Lowry, Ron Artest, and Shane Battier could be the best defensive backcourt in the NBA. As for ex-Rox Rafer Alston, he's a lot like Jameer Nelson. Good but not good enough when it comes to the second season. He helps the Magic tread water but they are still a notch below Boston and Cleveland in the East.

4) How will the non-trades affect Portland, Phoenix, and New Orleans?
If Tyson Chandler didn't seem driven in the first half of the season, how is he going to respond to being traded and then sent back to New Orleans? I'm not sure how that's going to work out but it doesn't seem good.
I have higher hopes for Amare. They dumped the coach he didn't like, seem to be back to running, and he can't be thrilled with the rest of the NBA for lowballing the Suns. If Alvin Gentry plays his cards right, he could have a very motivated Stoudemire and Shaq for the rest of the season. I might even hang pictures of LaMarcus Aldridge and Wally Sczcerbiak in their respective rosters.
Portland just put a lot of pressure on their youngsters. Deals were turned down because of the likes of Aldridge and Nicolas Batum. In some cases, I understand why they wouldn't give up too much for Amare (contract issues), Richard Jefferson (ditto), and Gerald Wallace but Batum and Aldridge better play well in the second half or the Portland fan base will start playing the "What if..." game while daydreaming of Amare and/or Jefferson in Portland.
Some people might throw Cleveland into this group but I don't think they had enough to get Amare and the ownership probably wasn't interested in having Shaq, Wallace, Big Z, and Varejao on the books for a couple years. Can't blame them although Shaq and LeBron might just have convinced me to move the Cavs ahead of the C's. And who wouldn't be watching a Shaq and LeBron vs. Kobe Finals?
I'd also mention Baron Davis and the Clippers in here but I just can't imagine Baron really spends enough time following basketball anymore to realize that the Clippers couldn't give him away. Mayeb he does and will be a man possessed for the rest of the season but I doubt it.

5) Will any of this matter?
Probably not. The Lakers and Celtics still seem to be the frontrunners. Cleveland, San Antonio (if healthy), and the Rockets are probably the best bets to knock of the reigning conference champs.
But it's crazy to think that after all of these year of being labeled a #1 bust, Joe Smith is finally looking like someone who could help a team to a World Championship.

Posted by SoulHonky at 03:50 AM | Permalink

After years of questionable moves, John Paxson has finally made a solid move. In dealing Andrew Nocioni and Drew Gooden for John Salmons and Brad Miller, Paxson gives the Bulls a shot at making the playoffs (while also dumping the worst beard in the NBA).

Salmons is a solid role player and his defense and three point shooting ability will be great complements to Derrick Rose. Brad Miller is the best center the Bulls have had since... Brad Miller. A lineup of Miller, Ty Thomas, Luol Deng, Salmons, and Rose should be enough to move the Bulls over the injury plagued Bucks and the Nets to grab the 8th spot.

Even better, the Bulls get Miller's contract which is an expiring deal next season so he could be a nice trade asset. Salmons actually makes less than Nocioni so the deal is really only helps the Kings financially next year. After that, they'd have been better off standing pat. I find it hard to believe that they couldn't find a better deal but this is the NBA, anything is possible.

It's a step in the right direction for the Bulls (if not the giant leap many fans had hoped for) but given their recent management struggles, Chicago fans should be thrilled with even the slightest step forward.

Posted by SoulHonky at 10:34 PM | Permalink

A lot of people are saying that the Hornets gave away Tyson Chandler but I'm actually a fan of the deal. Yes, I loved the CP3 to T.Y. alley-oops but Chandler has taken a step back this year and is once again feeling the injury bug.

On the other hand, the players that the Hornets got back are underrated. Joe Smith is a solid veteran presence and someone who can take some pressure off of David West. He also can play some spot minutes in the middle. Chris Wilcox is the wild card but he's in his Tim Thomas year and I can't imagine that he won't show us some signs of life now that he's a) on a winning team and b) playing for a paycheck. One good half season and Wilcox might just earn himself a sizable chunk of change. The 2010 fetish will hurt him a bit but there's no reason one should think that a 26 year old big man can't shanghai a GM with two months of inspired play.

Will he be worth the money? Of course not. But the Hornets could get an underrated big man playing at a high level while also improving their bench. And even better, the franchise doesn't go bankrupt.

Posted by SoulHonky at 03:17 AM | Permalink

And here are a few words of wisdom from Shawn Marion, friend of the fan and fan of longer off-seasons.

"The game is supposed to be exciting," Marion said Tuesday as he and Marcus Banks were introduced to the Toronto media. "I'm tired of playing that boring style in the half court, watching everybody just go up and run plays, call this play. That's boring. The fans don't enjoy it either. People like to see you get up and down, have high-scoring games and dunks and all that stuff. That's what it's about."

Yep Shawn, that's the kind of thinking that will have you watching the Finals at home for the rest of your career (where you've watched it your entire career).

Posted by SoulHonky at 03:11 AM | Permalink

Now the Bergen Record or whatever the paper is called is hardly a legit source but the rumor they posted makes me nervous. It was that Vince Carter could be heading to the Spurs for Robert Mason Jr. and George Hill. The Spurs would also send Oberto and Bruce Bowen over but the Nets would waive them (and I'd assume they'd head back to San Antonio but I'd like it if the C's made a run at them).
 

Posted by SoulHonky at 06:02 AM | Permalink

Peter Vescey is reporting that Jon Paxson might not get the chance to screw up the Derrick Rose era. After the trade deadline, Paxson is supposedly going to resign his position as GM and the rumor is that Doug Collins might take over as the GM/Coach.

It's about time. Paxson took over one of the best situations in the NBA and turned it into an absolute cluster fuck. The best thing that have going for them right now is an absolute miracle, Derrick Rose. I actually think Luol Deng could shine once he gets a chance of scenery but most of the Bulls team is a disaster. And while I like Deng, his contract is, at best, a borderline disaster.

And so ends the bizarro fates of Danny Ainge and Jon Paxson. For the first couple of years I felt like Ainge could do no right and Paxson could do no wrong. But then when they got their best assets, Paxson either dropped the ball or wasn't willing to pull the trigger on a blockbuster deal. Ainge, on the other hand, played his cards perfectly and was Exec of the Year.

The real question now is whether or not the Paxson family has been able to trump the Babcocks are the worst front office family in NBA history. 

Posted by SoulHonky at 01:42 PM | Permalink

ESPN the Magazine is a complete waste of paper that is such a poorly conceived magazine that it doesn't even fit on the back of toilets (which is the one place people would actually read it). The cover of their latest issue had me scratching my head. It claimed that the NBA dress code forced players to change their lifestyles for the better.

The cover boy was Dwight Howard, the supposedly devout Christian kid who entered the NBA and promptly had a child out of wedlock. 

Apparently, the more things change, the more they stay the same. (Including crediting athlete's new training regimens on a white guy who made them dress up "normally").

I wish ESPN Insider had an option: ESPN Magazine or Save a Tree. I, and most everyone I know, would choose the latter.

Posted by SoulHonky at 01:08 AM | Permalink

Remember when we thought Corey Maggette might be a Celtic? People were hoping he'd come here for the MLE? Well, he's in Golden State now and has somehow found a way to tick off his teammates even though nobody on that team has any sense of what a good shot is and the offense encourages quick shots. The Warriors are hoping beyond hope that they can trade him. And, as this clip shows, the man can travel six times in one play and not gain an advantage, ending up losing the ball and getting a foul called on himself.

Posted by SoulHonky at 06:17 PM | Permalink

Hand me my late pass but this thread is too funny to post. Click on Ed Hightower getting the call wrong below to see all the fun some Kansas fans had with photoshop and the NCAA's most overexcited ref.

 

 

 

Posted by SoulHonky at 06:12 AM | Permalink

He couldn't beat out Luke Ridnour. He was getting limited minutes. But now that the Bucks are in shambles, look who is leading them to victory: Ramon Sessions. The bandwagon is back on track.

Sessions opened a lot of eyes at the end of last year with some ridiculous games at the end of the season. His season got off to a rough start but now he's getting legit minutes and putting up some eye-popping numbers once again. 44 points against Detroit isn't what it used to be since AI is in town and the defense isn't what it once was but to score 44 points without even attempting a three pointer is pretty amazing in the modern age. He just helped the Bucks beat the Houston Rockets.

The reason more people might want to pay attention to Sessions is because he is a free agent at the end of this year and the Bucks are dangerously close to the luxury tax limit. If he continues his stellar play, he's going to probably price himself out of Milwaukee. So teams should either start making plays for Sessions in deadline trade offers or they need to keep tabs for when he becomes a free agent (he might be a nice fit in Atlanta to replace Bibby).  

There are some reports that Milwaukee is looking to dump Richard Jefferson. Portland should make a run at RJ and Sessions in some sort of deal with a few young guys and Raef Lafrentz's expiring deal. The Cavs also could make a run at Jefferson if the Bucks really are looking to cut costs. 

There are always rumors of deals at the point of the year but with attendance down and the recession upon us, this might be the season in which a lot of these rumors because fact, as teams are dying to cut costs. (Some reports have the Hornets looking to dump salary because they are close to being broke). Finally, the recession does something good for us. Most people can't afford to go to the games but at least the NBA news might be exciting. 

Posted by SoulHonky at 04:24 AM | Permalink

Depressed Fan posted up a very interesting piece about what the NBA would look like if there was no draft and people had to play for their local team. Needless to say, the Celtics would not be very good. Scoonie Penn and Wayne Turner might have a shot to play in the NBA if this was the case.

Here's the Beantown squad: 

PG Will Solomon (East Hartford, CT)/Will Blalock (Boston, MA)
SG Demetris Nichols (Easton, MA)
SF Matt Bonner (Concord, NH)
PF Courtney Sims (Dedham, MA)
C Marcus Camby (Hartford, CT)

Yuck. The Celtics would swap destinies with the lowly Bobcats who'd have a ridiculous squad.

PG Chris Paul (Clemmons, NC)
SG Ray Allen (Dalzell, SC)
SF Josh Howard (Winston-Salem, NC)
PF Antawn Jamison (Charlotte, NC)/David West (Garner, NC)
C Kevin Garnett (Mauldin, SC)

Check out the rest of the article over at Depressed Fan. 

Posted by SoulHonky at 01:39 AM | Permalink

Amare Stoudemire is now on the block (or so says the always unreliable NBA rumor mill) so where might he be heading? Who has enough to get the talented PF and who is willing to risk adding the potential headcase? How much would you be willing to give up for a guy who might be gone in a couple of years?

A few things to consider:

Amare is still Amare: Sorry Cleveland, but Wally's expiring deal and a bucket of bums isn't going to be enough to get the starting power forward for the Western Conference All-Stars. Teams are going to have to give up a good chunk of talent in order to land Stoudemire. The only way they are going to get a discount is if they also agree to take Leandro Barbosa's deal but since he too is a solid player, I can't imagine it will take much off of Amare's price tag.

Amare doesn't play defense: If you have a coach that stresses defense then you probably won't be getting Amare. Miami could make an interesting offer for Stoudemire but I really can't imagine that he would fit in with the defense first coaching staff out there.

Shaq and Nash are Old: Golden State could offer Monta Ellis, Kelenna Azubuike, Brandan Wright, and Marcus Williams (which is a ton) but are the Suns really going to want to get younger when they are trying to make a last run with Shaq and Steve? Personally, I think that offer is almost too good to turn down but I'm a believer in Wright and Azubuike. Will Steve Kerr believe in the potential of those guys?

With that in mind, here are the top 5 options for a deal. (Ignoring the multi-team PF swap I mentioned in an earlier post)

#5: Chicago: A deal with Chicago moves Amare out of conference which is something a lot of GM's seem focused on. But what can they give up? Nocioni and Deng? Add in Ty Thomas? Personally, I'd pretty much offer anyone except Derrick Rose but who knows if Paxson will finally be willing to part with his beloved baby Bulls.

#4: Portland: Amare and Barbosa for LaMarcus Aldridge, Travis Outlaw, Channing Frye, Jerryd Bayless and Raef Lafrentz's contract is an option. The Blazers could also replace a name in there with Nicolas Batum as well since they have a bit of a logjam at the small forward spot. The questions are whether Phoenix would send Amare within their division and also whether Portland wants to mess with their team chemistry. I'm not a huge Aldridge fan so I'd gladly roll the dice on Amare, especially if I could get him for (essentially) Aldridge, Outlaw, and Bayless.

If Chicago and Portland can't pull the trigger, Atlanta could swoop in by offering Al Horford or Josh Smith in a deal. The question is: do they have enough (or will they offer enough) along with one of those two in order to make a deal work?

#3 Oklahoma City: Chris Wilcox, Joe Smith, Jeff Green and the Thunder's #1 draft pick (Blake Griffin protected). This could be the best of both worlds for Phoenix. They get veteran big men in Wilcox and Smith, a young improving forward in Green, and a top draft pick. Oklahoma City could just have the three of most explosive young players at their positions (Westbrook, Durant, Amare).

#2: New Jersey: Vince Carter for Amare Stoudemire. Vince is having a great year and I could only imagine an offensive backcourt of Nash, Jason Richardson, and Vince. Granted, I'm not sure any of them can imagine the defensive end so it has it's problems but this could be the kind of deal that goes down. Amare goes to the Eastern Conference, Nash and Shaq get someone to make a run this year. Maybe the Nets throw in someone else (Yi?) but I could see this being the deal that goes down. Devin Harris and Amare is a dynamic duo that should be interesting to watch (and a Lopez/Amare frontcourt isn't too shabby either). If they can't get this to happen, maybe they go after T-Mac and Carl Landry in Houston.

#1: Detroit: The Pistons want to reload. The Suns want to make a run. It's almost a perfect fit. Phoenix dumps Leandro Barbosa's contract along with Amare (and Jared Dudley) and get back Rasheed Wallace and the unhappy Rip Hamilton.

Posted by SoulHonky at 02:42 AM | Permalink

During their current losing streak, the Los Angeles Clippers are losing, on average, by 20 points a game. Say what you want about Elgin Baylor (and a lot of bad things can be said) but at least the guy lost on a budget. The current Clippers have one of the worst contracts in the league and another max player who seems more interested in launching his website than launching shots (and even less interest in actually winning games). You know things are bad when your two biggest free agent losses have already been put on the trading block by their new teams... and you'd desperately take them back.

In the past, players were dying to get away from the Clippers. Now, they AREN'T dying because they got away from the Clippers. Cuttino Mobley was playing over 30 minutes a game for the Clippers. Then he got traded and the Knicks' doctors discovered that Mobley had a life-threatening, career-ending heart ailment. How does that happen? Especially on a team owned by Donald Sterling who is always looking for ways to save a buck or two.

One can only imagine what Dunleavy has up his sleeve next. Whatever it is, I'll be it leads to more losses.

 

Posted by SoulHonky at 02:38 AM | Permalink