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#61 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 08 October 2013 - 11:11 PM

Two new alternate jerseys the Heat will be wearing this season:

 

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#62 panzerfaust  

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Posted 17 October 2013 - 10:33 PM

Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose preview and rank teams for next season, what do you guys think?:

 

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#63 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 17 October 2013 - 10:53 PM

I've been watching and enjoying the Grantland previews. They just now made it to the playoff teams. I don't agree with today's video though. I personally don't see the Blazers making the playoffs. But other than that, I've agreed with a lot of what Jalen and Bill have said. A new episode is added every morning.

 

And in other NBA news, Allen Iverson is apparently going to announce his retirement. Little does AI know, everyone tthought he retired years ago lol.

 

Oh and Melo recently stirred shit up when he said he wants to know what it's like to be a free agent.



#64 kdiddybot   I make average CAGs look rich. CAGiversary!   2186 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Posted 18 October 2013 - 12:44 AM

Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose preview and rank teams for next season, what do you guys think?:

 

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They release the image but keep the rankings hidden??? I don't see the point in it. If the image is accurate, I like seeing the Mavs at 14.

 

I've been watching and enjoying the Grantland previews. They just now made it to the playoff teams. I don't agree with today's video though. I personally don't see the Blazers making the playoffs. But other than that, I've agreed with a lot of what Jalen and Bill have said. A new episode is added every morning.

 

And in other NBA news, Allen Iverson is apparently going to announce his retirement. Little does AI know, everyone tthought he retired years ago lol.

 

Oh and Melo recently stirred shit up when he said he wants to know what it's like to be a free agent.

They have Portland just missing the playoffs according to their power rankings no? I'm seeing my Mavs as the number 8 seed on the image. Haven't seen the video yet...



#65 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 October 2013 - 01:06 AM

They release the image but keep the rankings hidden??? I don't see the point in it. If the image is accurate, I like seeing the Mavs at 14.

 

They have Portland just missing the playoffs according to their power rankings no? I'm seeing my Mavs as the number 8 seed on the image. Haven't seen the video yet...

Bill Simmons was saying throughout the video that he thinks Portland is making the playoffs in the 8th seed.



#66 ludus   CAG Ultra Noob CAGiversary!   646 Posts   Joined 9.8 Years Ago  

Posted 18 October 2013 - 02:49 AM

Why are all the analysts hating on the knicks this year?  Some have even said they won't get 40 wins this year.  That makes no sense to me considering they improved the team over last year.



#67 renique46   CAGiversary! Silenced   2692 Posts   Joined 15.1 Years Ago  

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Posted 18 October 2013 - 05:15 AM

That's cause these "analysts" are a bunch of idiots, Simmons included.



#68 FriskyTanuki   LGBT Rights & Women's Rights are Human Rights CAGiversary!   72854 Posts   Joined 19.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 12:12 AM

This pre-season has been a nice showcase of the Cavs' depth on the roster, which is something they've lacked for the past few years since The Decision that handicapped their transition early on.

 

Jarrett Jack and Sergey Karasev should be nice guards to bring in when Kyrie or Dion need a break or to change up the pace of the game, which is nice now that Daniel Gibson is no longer strangling their depth at the guard position. SF is the biggest question mark since the two main guys at that spot (Earl Clark and Alonzo Gee) haven't been that impressive to be the obvious starter and that spot seems to be waiting for Anthony Bennett to be ready to take it over. I wouldn't be surprised to see Gee get cut at some point so they can move on from him. If the frontcourt duo of Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao can stay healthy, they could be one of the best in the business since both are near the top at offensive rebounding and are fairly good on offense. Then there is still CJ Miles, Carrick Felix, Herny Sims, Jermaine Taylor, and the eventual returns of Andrew Bynum and Tyler Zeller from injuries. It'll be interesting to see how things shake out when they have to make cuts for the regular season roster.



#69 renique46   CAGiversary! Silenced   2692 Posts   Joined 15.1 Years Ago  

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 12:15 AM

wtf bynum still isnt ready?



#70 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 19 October 2013 - 03:17 AM

Derrick Favors and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a 4-year, $49 million contract extension.

 

I think Utah is way overpaying him, but this is a rebuilding team with no real star player. I guess they're hoping either Favors or Hayward can become one.



#71 WiiGame   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   742 Posts   Joined 15.7 Years Ago  

Posted 20 October 2013 - 11:56 PM

lakers 18, wow!?! there not #1, but thought they would be top 10 at least



#72 Feeding the Abscess   CAGiversary! CAGiversary!   3254 Posts   Joined 13.7 Years Ago  

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Posted 21 October 2013 - 03:46 AM

lakers 18, wow!?! there not #1, but thought they would be top 10 at least

Kobe's 35 and coming off a severe injury, one that ends most careers, Nash is 39 and hurt, and the Lakers have no depth. I've been as big a Gasol booster as there is, but he's 33 himself, and has dealt with injuries the last couple years.



#73 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 23 October 2013 - 12:19 AM

The start of the season is now just a week away.



#74 kdiddybot   I make average CAGs look rich. CAGiversary!   2186 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Posted 23 October 2013 - 12:26 AM

The start of the season is now just a week away.

This will be you and me in a week

 

Rockets! :argue:  Mavs!



#75 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 23 October 2013 - 12:37 AM

This will be you and me in a week

 

Rockets! :argue:  Mavs!

Haha yeah you're probably right. They play next Friday, so I'll see you then.



#76 kdiddybot   I make average CAGs look rich. CAGiversary!   2186 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Posted 23 October 2013 - 12:43 AM

Haha yeah you're probably right. They play next Friday, so I'll see you then.

The showdown last night was great! Idk if you've been watching preseason games but it felt like a reg season game. It was the first time our starting 5 for the year was starting together. That game could've gone anybody's way. Y'all made the plays at the end though. Can't wait til Nov 1st...



#77 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 23 October 2013 - 03:20 AM

The showdown last night was great! Idk if you've been watching preseason games but it felt like a reg season game. It was the first time our starting 5 for the year was starting together. That game could've gone anybody's way. Y'all made the plays at the end though. Can't wait til Nov 1st...

I did actually, and I agree. It looked a lot like a competitive regular season game through the first 3 quarters. As always, I expect the Southwest Division to be the most stacked in the NBA and there should be some good battles. Seeing as how the Rockets open the season against the Bobcats, I'm looking forward to Nov. 1st too lol.



#78 zyk  

Posted 24 October 2013 - 01:44 AM

Greg Oden made his debut today. Good to see him out there after 3 years.

 



#79 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 24 October 2013 - 06:55 PM

If only this were true...

 



#80 PimpLimp   Pimpin Aint Easy CAGiversary!   1671 Posts   Joined 11.9 Years Ago  

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Posted 24 October 2013 - 07:27 PM

The Spurs new military-inspired jerseys that they'll wear twice this season:

 

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#81 kdiddybot   I make average CAGs look rich. CAGiversary!   2186 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Posted 25 October 2013 - 12:03 AM

The Spurs new military-inspired jerseys that they'll wear twice this season:

It's in my blood to hate everything about that organization but THIS I'm not only hating on because of the name. These are simply disgusting imho.

 

Curious to know what you guys think...



#82 CaseyRyback   Your New Nightmare! Super Moderators   24205 Posts   Joined 19.4 Years Ago  

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Posted 25 October 2013 - 03:17 AM

Those are worse than jerseys with sleeves.



#83 renique46   CAGiversary! Silenced   2692 Posts   Joined 15.1 Years Ago  

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Posted 25 October 2013 - 09:58 PM

Jalen Rose with another instance of sheer stupidity.



#84 FriskyTanuki   LGBT Rights & Women's Rights are Human Rights CAGiversary!   72854 Posts   Joined 19.6 Years Ago  

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Posted 25 October 2013 - 09:59 PM

It's about as bad as the Padres' camo uniforms.



#85 zyk  

Posted 25 October 2013 - 10:35 PM

Suns just sent Gortat, Brown, and Marshall to the Wizards for Okafor and a top 12 protected 2014 draft pick.



#86 kdiddybot   I make average CAGs look rich. CAGiversary!   2186 Posts   Joined 10.6 Years Ago  

Posted 25 October 2013 - 11:18 PM

Suns just sent Gortat, Brown, and Marshall to the Wizards for Okafor and a top 12 protected 2014 draft pick.

The Suns are going to be loaded in next year's deep draft (while also in talks with Bledsoe to lock him up long term) and Washington gets a center who actually has an offensive game. I like this deal for both teams. Wouldn't surprise me to see Washington in the postseason as hard as it is to say that and not chuckle.



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Posted 25 October 2013 - 11:50 PM

The Suns are going to be loaded in next year's deep draft (while also in talks with Bledsoe to lock him up long term) and Washington gets a center who actually has an offensive game. I like this deal for both teams. Wouldn't surprise me to see Washington in the postseason as hard as it is to say that and not chuckle.

Washington was the best defensive team in the NBA in the second half of last season. Any improvement at all offensively and they'll definitely make the playoffs.



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Posted 26 October 2013 - 12:08 AM

The last 3 spots in the East are all up for grabs IMO. You can already tell that teams like the Celtics and Hawks, who made the playoffs in the East last year, aren't going to be returning.



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Posted 26 October 2013 - 12:45 AM

Andrew Bogut has agreed to a contraction extension with the Warriors for 3-years/$43 million.

 

The Knicks new bright orange alternate uniforms:

 

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Posted 26 October 2013 - 07:23 PM

Well it's official, Kobe Bryant will NOT be playing in the season opener.