Author Topic: NBA 2012 Season (Read 492493 times)

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #5880 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM »

the bobcats badly need to add a player that can infuse a winning attitude to the team. MKG fits that bill. I was a bit surprised at the 3 pick though. I know Bradley Beal is one of the best scorers in the class, but I never thought he can get as high as 3rd overall. Another big surprise for me is perry jones slipping to 28th pick. He is a big steal for OKC imo.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #5881 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM »

Share ko lang...

His AIRNESS is still one of the best

http://espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/story/_/id/8100287/nba-playoffs-greatest-individual-playoff-runs

warmaster · « **Reply #5882 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM »

Quote from: Louie_18 on Jun 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Share ko lang...

His AIRNESS is still one of the best

http://espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/story/_/id/8100287/nba-playoffs-greatest-individual-playoff-runs

lupit talaga ni MJ. hail the true KING!

beknat · « **Reply #5883 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 02:05 PM »

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/06/28/three-team-trade.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

Odom going from Mavs to LAC; Mo Williams to Jazz

5zig3n · « **Reply #5884 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 03:56 PM »

every year, the NY Knicks are well represented in the draft.

too bad the Knicks didn't have a 1st round pick, they only got Kostas Papanikolaou in the 2nd round.

rexFi · « **Reply #5885 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 04:51 PM »

Sayang si Moultrie bale next season 1st Rounder ng Philly eh sa HEAT.

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #5886 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 05:06 PM »

sino ba pinakamagaling na rookie sa draft?

5zig3n · « **Reply #5887 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 06:47 PM »

NBA Draft 2012 - First Round Results

1. New Orleans Hornets - Anthony Davis (Center - Kentucky Wildcats)
2. Charlotte Bobcats - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Forward - Kentucky Wildcats)
3. Washington Wizards - Bradley Beal (Guard - Florida Gators)
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Dion Waiters (Guard - Syracuse Orange)
5. Sacramento Kings - Thomas Robinson (F - Kansas Jayhawks)
6. Portland Trail Blazers - Damian Lillard (Guard - Weber St. Wildcats)
7. Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes (Forward - North Carolina Tar Heels)
8. Toronto Raptors - Terrence Ross (Guard - Washington Huskies)
9. Detroit Pistons - Andre Drummond (Center - Connecticut Huskies)
10. New Orleans Hornets - Austin Rivers (Guard - Duke Blue Devils)
11. Portland Trail Blazers - Meyers Leonard (Center - Illinois Fighting Illini)
12. Houston Rockets - Jeremy Lamb (Guard - Connecticut Huskies)
13. Phoenix Suns - Kendall Marshall (Guard - North Carolina Tar Heels)
14. Milwaukee Bucks - John Henson (Forward - North Carolina Tar Heels)
15. Philadelphia 76ers - Maurice Harkless (Forward - St. John's Red Storm)
16. Houston Rockets - Royce White (Forward - Iowa St. Cyclones)
17. Dallas Mavericks - Tyler Zeller (Center - North Carolina Tar Heels)
18. Houston Rockets - Terrence Jones (Forward - Kentucky Wildcats)
19. Orlando Magic - Andrew Nicholson (Forward - St. Bonaventure Bonnies)
20. Denver Nuggets - Evan Fournier (Guard - France)
21. Boston Celtics - Jared Sullinger (Forward - Ohio St. Buckeyes)
22. Boston Celtics - Fab Melo (Center - Syracuse Orange)
23. Atlanta Hawks - John Jenkins (Guard - Vanderbilt Commodores)
24. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jared Cunningham (Guard - Oregon St. Beavers)
25. Memphis Grizzlies - Tony Wroten Jr. (Guard - Washington Huskies)
26. Indiana Pacers - Mile Plumlee (Forward - Duke Blue Devils)
27. Miami Heat - Arnett Moultrie (Forward - Mississippi St. Bulldogs)
28. Oklahoma City Thunder - Perry Jones II (Forward - Baylor Bears)
29. Chicago Bulls - Marquis Teague (Guard - Kentucky Wildcats)
30. Golden State Warriors - Festus Ezeli (Center - Vanderbilt Commodores)

2012 Draft Date Tracker -> http://www.nba.com/2012/news/06/27/trade-tracker/index.html

5zig3n · « **Reply #5888 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 06:54 PM »

Quote from: LoneWolf on Jun 29, 2012 at 11:17 AM

I was also surprised he fell down the draft that much.

Detroit would probably play Drummond at 5 and shift Monroe to the 4

they would want to conserve Monroe on offense and ask Drummond to defend the low post

5zig3n · « **Reply #5889 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 06:58 PM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Jun 29, 2012 at 05:06 PM

sino ba pinakamagaling na rookie sa draft?

it's really difficult to answer your question sir..

but here's a good link regarding this year's batch of rookies.

newwaveboy · « **Reply #5890 on:** Jun 29, 2012 at 07:44 PM »

One thing I've noticed from watching the draft earlier ...... a good majority of the draftees were forwards and tall SG's.

Just goes to show how the game has evolved from the last gen ..... traditional back-to-the-basket bigs are few and far between ..... it's all tweeners, combo-players, etc now.

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Been reading good things about #4 pick Dion Waiters ..... some scouts comparing him to D-Wade.

Of course, more than a few recent draftees have been labeled as the next Wade ..... things didn't turn out as expected (Randy Foye ...... having a decent LAC stint though).

Wiggum · « **Reply #5891 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 08:10 AM »

So aside from Wade, Bosh has also begged off from the US basketball team. They're really starting to look thin up front without Howard, Aldridge, etc. - not that it's a major concern, but I guess still a concern for Coach K.

IMO the following players should make the cut for the 12-man roster, based on the current pool:

1. K. Bryant
2. L. James
3. K. Durant
4. C. Paul
5. Deron Williams
6. K. Love
7. A. Iguodala
8. R. Westbrook
9. C. Anthony
10. T. Chandler
11. B. Griffin
12. Anthony Davis

Reserves:

1. R. Gay
2. J. Harden
3. E. Gordon
4. L. Odom

Superman · « **Reply #5892 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 08:44 AM »

IMHO, Blake-Show should not be included...I'd rather have James Harden or Lamar Odom in the team...

5zig3n · « **Reply #5893 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM »

Lamar Odom returns to the Clippers and Mo Williams goes to the Jazz

Superman · « **Reply #5894 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM »

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jun 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Lamar Odom returns to the Clippers and Mo Williams goes to the Jazz

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Lakers also drafted an "Odom"

How I wish Lamar is in a Lakers uniform...

5zig3n · « **Reply #5895 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM »

Quote from: Superman on Jun 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Lakers also drafted an "Odom"

Darius Earvin Johnson-Odom to be exact (what an epic name! Magic Johnson na, Lamar Odom pa! hehe)

and Jim Buss paid $500,000 just to get his draft rights from the Mavs

Quote from: Superman on Jun 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM

How I wish Lamar is in a Lakers uniform...

+1

the Lakers miss that firepower off the bench and his playmaking ability

anya618 · « **Reply #5896 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 02:15 PM »

miami in the plans for ray allen?

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/06/29/miami-in-the-plans-for-ray-allen/?ls=iref%3Anbahpt1

5zig3n · « **Reply #5897 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 02:28 PM »

Quote from: anya618 on Jun 30, 2012 at 02:15 PM

miami in the plans for ray allen?

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/06/29/miami-in-the-plans-for-ray-allen/?ls=iref%3Anbahpt1

Ray Allen would be an excellent acquisition for Miami, just imagine him coming off the bench to relieve Dwyane Wade.

Miami is also rumored to be in the hunt to sign Chris Kaman, who's now an unrestricted free agent.

warmaster · « **Reply #5898 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jun 30, 2012 at 02:28 PM

Ray Allen would be an excellent acquisition for Miami, just imagine him coming off the bench to relieve Dwyane Wade.

Miami is also rumored to be in the hunt to sign Chris Kaman, who's now an unrestricted free agent.

miami's got some real deep pockets. aren't they on the limit with three big contracts? mukang gusto nila i secure ang kanilang repeat

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #5899 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 02:55 PM »

Spending on free agents last season would not be the same as the upcoming season. New luxury tax penalties would be more expensive starting in the upcoming year.

It used to be if you go over the salary cap by 20M, you pay a luxury tax of 20M. This season when your above 20M, you expect to pay around 45M.

5zig3n · « **Reply #5900 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 02:59 PM »

Quote from: warmaster on Jun 30, 2012 at 02:44 PM

miami's got some real deep pockets. aren't they on the limit with three big contracts? mukang gusto nila i secure ang kanilang repeat

i thik they can only offer the vet's (veteran, not veterinarian! haha) minimum which is $1m

and the mini MLE which is $3 million

the lure of winning a championship is their biggest recruiting asset for hungry veterans and role players

rusty · « **Reply #5901 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:03 PM »

2013-2014 pa yung harsher luxury tax, mga sir. Pwede pa sa full MLE si Kaman o si Ray Allen sa 2012-13 season.

5zig3n · « **Reply #5902 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:07 PM »

With free agency coming, Riley hopeful that NBA champion Heat can get even better
TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
First Posted: June 29, 2012 - 1:02 pm
Last Updated: June 29, 2012 - 1:03 pm

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The Heat spent years making sure they would have the spending capability to land a trio like James, Wade and Bosh in 2010. This summer, Riley and the Heat will go into free agency only able to offer the mini mid-level exception of $3 million, or a veteran's minimum contract of about $1 million, or the ability to package some future draft picks in trades. Moving players through trades is another option, though Riley said the Heat are "not exploring" that yet.

rusty · « **Reply #5903 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:10 PM »

^Ah 3 mil, lang pala. Pero yung harsher luxury tax, next year pa.

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #5904 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:15 PM »

Quote from: rusty on Jun 30, 2012 at 03:03 PM

2013-2014 pa yung harsher luxury tax, mga sir. Pwede pa sa full MLE si Kaman o si Ray Allen sa 2012-13 season.

I think you're right. However this would still affect current free agent signings as even veteran's signing for the mini MLE would want a multi-year contract as opposed to a 1 year deal.

5zig3n · « **Reply #5905 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:16 PM »

Quote from: rusty on Jun 30, 2012 at 03:10 PM

^Ah 3 mil, lang pala. Pero yung harsher luxury tax, next year pa.

kaya hindi makaporma ang Lakers sa free agency, matindi ang payroll nila eh.

correct if me im wrong..

the harsher luxury tax is meant to prevent teams from getting multiple superstars with superstar contracts, right?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #5906 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:19 PM »

Quote from: 5zig3n on Jun 30, 2012 at 03:16 PM

kaya hindi makaporma ang Lakers sa free agency, matindi ang payroll nila eh.

correct if me im wrong..

but the harsher luxury tax is meant to prevent teams from getting multiple superstars with superstar contracts, right?

I think it's more of preventingf richer organizations out-bidding modest teams to sign superstars.

rusty · « **Reply #5907 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:20 PM »

Pag inamnesty pala nila si Mike Miller. Tsaka i-trade si James Jones(only 1.5 mil player option next yr.), without taking on any contracts, the Heat can go below the luxury level.

Baka yun din ang rason nila sa pag-trade kay Arnett Moultrie. Ayaw nila ng guaranteed contract.

5zig3n · « **Reply #5908 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:26 PM »

Quote from: DVD_Freak on Jun 30, 2012 at 03:19 PM

I think it's more of preventingf richer organizations out-bidding modest teams to sign superstars.

i think during the recent lockout, the Lakers and the Heat (and the Knicks too) were on the same side.

i remember Heat owner Micky Arison got into a little bit of trouble with the NBA for responding to a fan on twitter

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The most serious one came when Arison responded to a fan who wrote: "How's it feel to be apart of ruining the best game in the world? NBA owners/players don't give a damn about fans and guess what? Fans provide all the money you're fighting over & you greedy (expletive) pigs. Arison replied: "You are barking at the wrong owner."

the NBA eventually slapped him with a $500,000 fine. ouch!

leomarley · « **Reply #5909 on:** Jun 30, 2012 at 03:51 PM »

I read that the Heat will pay around $5mil this year on luxury tax even without signing a free-agent. by 2014 they will pay around $15mil on luxury tax.