The Neighborhood Bully

http://espn.go.com/n...ger/playoffodds Hollinger predicts 36-46 based on the first 20 games.

I would be shocked if AA or JJ isn't traded by the deadline. They make $14M combined this year, and JJ will be looking for a raise. I pasted a list of teams owning more than one 2013 draft pick. The Bulls and Thunder have some attractive picks that could be used in trade 2013 First-Round Picks Owed Atlanta Hawks: Receives Houston’s first-round pick from Nets via Joe Johnson trade on 11/7/12. Charlotte Bobcats: Receives Portland’s 2013 first-round pick (top-12 protected through 2015) via the Gerald Wallace trade on 2/24/11. Chicago Bulls: Receives 2013 first-round pick (top-12 protected in 2013, top-10 in 2014, top-8 in 2015, unprotected in 2016) from the Charlotte Bobcats via the Tyrus Thomas trade on 2/18/10. Cleveland Cavaliers: Receives Miami’s 2013 first-round pick (top-10 protected through 2014) via the LeBron James trade on 7/9/10. Receives Sacramento’s 2013 first-round pick (top-13 protected in 2013, top-12 protected in 2014, top-10 protected 2015-17; if not conveyed by 2017, receives 2017 second-round pick) via the J.J. Hickson trade on 6/30/11. Have the option to switch less favorable of their pick and HEAT’s with Lakers via Ramon Sessions trade on 3/15/12. Miami HEAT: Receives Philadelphia’s 2013 first-round pick (top-12 protected in 2013-2015, unprotected in 2016) via Arnett Moultrie trade on 6/28/12 Minnesota Timberwolves: Receives Memphis’ 2013 first-round pick (top-14 protected through 2016) via Houston via the Shane Battier trade on 2/24/11. Receives Utah’s 2013 first-round pick (top-12 protected in 2013, top-9 protected from right to swap in 2014, else 2014 second-round pick) via the Al Jefferson trade on 7/13/10. New Jersey Nets: Receives Houston’s 2013 first-round pick (top-14 protected through 2016) via the Terrence Williams trade on 12/15/10. Oklahoma City Thunder: Receives Toronto’s first-round pick (top-3 and 15-13 protected in 2013, top-2 and 15-30 protected in 2014-15, top-1 and 15-30 protected in 2016-2017, unprotected in 2018) and Dallas’ first-round pick (top-20 protected in 2013-2017) from Houston via James Harden trade on 10/28/12. Phoenix Suns: Receives L.A. Laker’s 2013 first-round pick (less favorable) via the Steve Nash trade on 7/11/12. Receive the least favorable of Minnesota’s first-round pick (Minnesota’s pick is top-13 protected in 2013-2014, top-12 protected in 2015-2016; Grizzlies pick top-14 protected in 2013-2016) via three-team trade with New Orleans on 7/27/12 Utah Jazz: Receives Golden State’s 2013 first-round pick (top-7 protected in 2013, top-6 protected in 2014, else 2014 and 2016 second-round picks) via Utah (from the Marcus Williams trade on 9/29/09) from the Deron Williams trade on 2/23/11.

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Fox Sports Florida is replaying the game at noon today

I think fringe all star is overly optimistic.

This makes more sense than the Magic pursuing him. Boston with Gortat could challenge the Heat.

Gortat turns 29 in February, and Vucevic just turned 22 last month.

I like Gortat, but don't understand why we would make a move for him. We would probably have to give up a younger Vucevic, who I think has more upside and fits better in the long range plan to have high lottery picks for the next few years.

The link below argues all shots between 3-23 feet should be minimized. Very interesting argument backed up with solid statistics. http://wagesofwins.c...-floor-stretch/

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Did you notice how lost Ryno looked? I know it's only one game, but I think Henny made the right call.

http://www.grantland...2-13-nba-season

I'm biased being an IU fan, but Zeller displayed some real range at this year's Midnight Madness. I think he could have a Dirk type ceiling. He has a great work ethic.

I saw where Dallas and Houston were planning to make a run at Harden next year. Probably Phoenix as well. I think we're a longshot to get him.

Looks like we missed out on Grant Hill 2.0

No way we make the playoffs this year. We'll play the vets the first half of the season to showcase, then trade them for draft picks. I expect Harrington, Davis, and Reddick to be gone before the end of the season.

I think he'll make a positive contribution, but being a diehard IU fan, I find it difficult to root for anyone who went to Purdue.

It's available for free. They just named Earl Clark #351.

Nice article on the possibility of OKC trading Harden at next year's deadline. The price seems a bit steep. http://nba-point-for...wr_a1&eref=sihp

I think he's a decent 3rd string at best. I wouldn't mind us trying to make a deal to acquire Shelvin Mack from the Wiz since they signed AJ Price to back up Wall.

http://nba-point-for...wr_a1&eref=sihp Good read on the Howard trade.

Coming out of the draft, he was described as a Channning Frye/Matt Bonner type of player. I'd like to see what he can do with a full training camp. Hard to form an opinion based on what we saw last year.

We gave up two future 2nd round picks that should be pretty close to the top of the round for Harper, and now we're talking about waiving him after one year because he can't make our lottery bound roster?

I just want to see Dwight's face when Kobe tells him he is the fourth option on offense and starts referring to him as 'my Dennis Rodman.'