Comments on: Breaking Down the 2009 Free Agent Class: Centers

By: Evil E

Evil E — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:48:05 +0000

Smart move by Minnesota to sign Hollins to an offer sheet. I think he can play well next to either Al-Jeff OR Love. We’ll see if Dallas matches…

By: Evil E

Evil E — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:31:09 +0000

The Etan Thomas to OKC trade went totally under the radar, but I love that trade for the Thunder, especially since they got a couple of draft picks thrown in.

Weâ€™re still waiting on:

Hollins (I haven’t read a single thing about him)
Skinner (he should get a signing bonus just for the goatee)
Foyle (don’t NBA teams care about political activism anymore?)

By: jonny

jonny — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:20:58 +0000

So he can be traded as of Dec 15. I guess it’s a good move. They’ll have 6 weeks to evaluate the team and either move him for the proper piece or if things are working let it roll.

:puts Lisa Leslie jersey in drawer:

By: Evil E

Evil E — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:32:47 +0000

So much for Gortat busting out. Orlando matched Dallas’ offer, meaning he’ll be in a Magic uniform again.

So either Orlando wants to pay him $7 million per year to play 12 minutes per game, or they’re trying to trade him to get some value in return…

By: RBAej

RBAej — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:09:30 +0000

Also I am a bit disappointed in Gortat’s decision to sign with Dallas. He could’ve become an all-star in Houston and now he’ll just be a servicable big man on a star-studded team. It’s not a terrible fit since he can step right in and start, but Houston would’ve been better.

By: RBAej

RBAej — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:08:12 +0000

Sheeeeeeeeeeeed! It’s on Laker fans!! Much like in 2007 when Ainge had made the trade for Ray Allen and before he made the other move for KG, the Celtics can not be finished just yet. As of now there is no one who can handle the ball behind Rondo and without a vetaran backup who can at least get in and be serviceable I worry that Rondo might go into Orlando Magic playoff-series “me-first” mode again. All I’m asking for is Tyronn Lue quality and seeing as he’s KG’s bud I think that is a likely signing. At least the remote possibility that Rondo can get sat on the bench if he plays selfishly has to exist to keep him in line.

Also, Tony Allen is currently Boston’s primary SG/SF off the bench.. And he is a reh-tard. GHill looks likely at this point, and I like it because he is a SG/SF, can handle the ball, and is still a solid NBA player. I still wish we had Posey, though, since the Celtics only have one guy (Pierce) who can match up with LeBron and that will prove to be problematic. As it is, if Boston walks away with ‘Sheed, Hill, and veteran point guard du jour I’d call it a successful haul.

By: jonny

jonny — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:20:47 +0000

looks like Houston’s gonna make Gortat a big money big minute player.

..and E will take care of our bet once the dust clears on his status.

By: Flint

Flint — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:59:23 +0000

I love Gortat as a sleeper. He could be a monster in the right situation. His athleticism is pretty underrated I think because he is white, but there is a clip of him taking off from the free throw line and dunking to win a bet. They don’t call him the white dwight for nothing.

By: RBAej

RBAej — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:01:49 +0000

I think I’ll cry tears of joy if the Celtics get ‘Sheeeeed. Little known fact: I have gone to the Fleetcenter/Garden every year for the past 8 years when ‘Sheed was in town to see him play. I even got good tickets way in advance to the Blazers game the year he got traded to Atlanta/Detroit and instead of catching ‘Sheed from up close I got to take in Dan Dickau and Wesley Person. That was BS, but I am absolutely ecstatic about the possibility of combining Eddie House’s handshakes with the Rasheed dancing-in-the-circle routine. If Boston can pull Wallace, I think trading for Posy should be made a priority so we can also throw his pregame man-hugs back into the mix!!

Eddie, by the way, has exercised his player option and will be back with the Celtics and I am happy about this I love that guy.

Celts also supposedly eyesing Grant Hill. I’m counting on Danny and Wyc to not cheap out like last season and to keep this team competitive with LAL/ORL/CLE/SAS.

As soon as I heard the ‘Sheed rumor I paid $40 to get on the Celtics season ticket waitlist.. Make it happen Ainge!!

By: Evil E

Evil E — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:52:17 +0000

For those wondering where my Team Recommendations are, sorry, but I’m working on a few things at the moment and don’t have the time right now. I wanted to put them out BEFORE the draft, but that seems unlikely now. I’ll try to make up for it.