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Post by detroitbasketball on Dec 29, 2005 19:55:35 GMT -5
Clips have already said a Maggette-for-Artest swap is absolutely out of the question.
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Post by Keeper on Dec 29, 2005 20:10:59 GMT -5
I would love to see Artest in Denver
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Post by McGahee on Dec 29, 2005 20:55:50 GMT -5
I know that CNN confirmed this (assuming you're not pulling it out of your ass), but the article I read was by that Amico guy on probasketballnews.com and a lot of the trade stuff he brings up is crap...
Also, with all the confusion on who the players are on the trade (I saw a George for Artest straight up as the most outlandish so far) this can't be complete yet...
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Post by Bibby10 on Dec 29, 2005 20:58:57 GMT -5
The only trade I could see Denver doing to get Artest is Boykins, Najera, and a pick for Artest. It's the only smart trade Indy could go. Considering how highly Denver fans value the lil man, Artest to Denver seems unlikely now.
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Post by nosaints26 on Dec 29, 2005 21:01:20 GMT -5
I think he should go to Denver. It doesn't give them that shooter that they need, but he'll help them get over the hump and play better D especially since Camby looks like he'll be out 4 a while, and Earl Watson & Lenard are pretty expendable to them
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Post by Bibby10 on Dec 29, 2005 21:06:23 GMT -5
The Nuggets are in no posistion to give up Lenard. He's their only true shooting guard. Sure it may be a good trade in terms of talent, Lenard and Watson for Artest. But it would really put a gash in the guard spots.
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Post by McGahee on Dec 29, 2005 21:08:09 GMT -5
You really don't have to worry since Denver hasn't appeared to really show interest. There's a little buzz, but it seems more like an outside chance than a real possibility
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Post by theretrunofasm on Dec 29, 2005 21:09:48 GMT -5
It would be interesting to see Artest go to Denver or even the Clips like the rumors say. Artest would play the 2 in Denver and Maggette would probably be out if Ron goes to the Clips. na, they wouldnt get rid of Maggette, he is their future, they wouldnt trade him unless it for like KOBE  |
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Post by nosaints26 on Dec 29, 2005 21:10:14 GMT -5
Theres been a lot of buzz about Nene being thrown in with Lenard, it would make sense because the Pacers are looking to free up cap space with Nene's contract expiring next summer
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Post by McGahee on Dec 29, 2005 21:13:16 GMT -5
Pssh, Maggette won't go... if the Clips make a deal, it will be for a young guy and some draft picks most likely... everyone seems to think Maggette is going to leave since he's been hurt a bit and hasn't done so hot all the time like he did last year...
And nosaints is right, if Denver does make a deal, Nene will more than likely be there...
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Post by Freak93 on Dec 29, 2005 21:21:46 GMT -5
Well, I don't know how true this can be. I wouldn't be getting hyped up on this rumor. I remember last year hearing that Carlos Boozer was on his way to the Lakers. I was telling everyone about it. Only to look like an *** a few days later when Boozer stayed put in Utah.
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Post by detroitbasketball on Dec 29, 2005 21:22:44 GMT -5
Blame Alex, he broke that rumor and this one. |
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Post by McGahee on Dec 29, 2005 21:33:47 GMT -5
Heh, according to RealGMs trade checker, that deal wouldn't even match salary wise... Medvedenko and/or Odom must be involved in order for it to work, because Jalen Rose's salary alone is twice what the Lakers are giving up...
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Post by nosaints26 on Dec 29, 2005 22:05:10 GMT -5
It doesnt matter what the Lakers do, Artest or not, they're not going ANYWHERE this year
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Post by McGahee on Dec 29, 2005 22:25:29 GMT -5
They're 3 games out of 1st place, and you rgiht them off already? If Artest keeps his head on and plays as well as he has in the past and Kobe becomes a team player (unlikely, but still) even if they don't win the divison, they can get into the playoffs. Right now they'd be the 9 seed, so getting Artest could make the difference...
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Post by Bibby10 on Dec 29, 2005 22:36:00 GMT -5
Theres been a lot of buzz about Nene being thrown in with Lenard, it would make sense because the Pacers are looking to free up cap space with Nene's contract expiring next summer Can't and won't happen because of what I just said of Voshon Lenard. And Nene is hurt so there's no deal there. |
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Post by nosaints26 on Dec 29, 2005 22:40:55 GMT -5
They're 3 games out of 1st place, and you rgiht them off already? If Artest keeps his head on and plays as well as he has in the past and Kobe becomes a team player (unlikely, but still) even if they don't win the divison, they can get into the playoffs. Right now they'd be the 9 seed, so getting Artest could make the difference... No, you misread me. They will make the playoffs, but just wont go far to me Can't and won't happen because of what I just said of Voshon Lenard. And Nene is hurt so there's no deal there. It doesnt matter if Nene is hurt because what the Pacers want is a player who's contract expires after this year. They're not interested in his talent or anything |
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Post by detroitbasketball on Dec 29, 2005 23:13:30 GMT -5
Why would they want to trade for a player who's hurt? I think they'd rather trade for a guy with an expiring contract who can actually contribute in his final contract year.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Dec 29, 2005 23:21:19 GMT -5
Lakers Record When Kobe Scores 30 or More: 10-6 (.625)
When He Doesn't: 5-8 (.385)
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Post by McGahee on Dec 30, 2005 8:42:23 GMT -5
The fact that they make the playoffs is far enough, isn't it? I mean, seeing how they didn't make it last year and all, you can't possibly have expectations for them to get to the WCF, but they certainly have a bit of a chance to make it into the 2nd round, which would be farther than most people think...
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