2009 NBA Offseason Thread - Page 13 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

EricaLubarsky · 08-15-2009, 09:39 AM

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Source: Joe Smith To Join Hawks
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4400517
Joe Smith has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hawks, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher.

The contract is reportedly worth the veteran's minimum.

Smith, the first overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft, has played for nine teams.

The veteran forward picked Atlanta over Cleveland, where he played last season.

A little bit of an underperformer, and the same height as Thomas/Gooden, but he could have been a nice little scrapper combo 2/3 string center for us. Not big news but worth mentioning.

MavsFanFinley · 08-15-2009, 12:49 PM

I would rather have Smith over Gooden and Thomas for sure. He's a solid player. Nice pickup for Atlanta.

MavsFanFinley · 08-17-2009, 02:52 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Raptors and Bucks agree to a 4 player trade.

Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems to Toronto for Carlos Delfino and Roko Ukic.

fluid.forty.one · 08-17-2009, 11:03 PM

http://www.iamatrailblazersfan.com/M...1/Default.aspx

speaking of new jerseys... what do you guys think of the new Blazers jerseys?

Windmill360 · 08-17-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

http://www.iamatrailblazersfan.com/M...1/Default.aspx

speaking of new jerseys... what do you guys think of the new Blazers jerseys?

Yea I saw those too. Not sure how legit that 'rip city' nickname is. I've never heard it until today. Not a fan of either uniform but they look OK if you see them on someone:

http://twitpic.com/e9hhx

http://i32.tinypic.com/302t6bs.jpg

Nowitzki4President · 08-17-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

http://www.iamatrailblazersfan.com/M...1/Default.aspx

speaking of new jerseys... what do you guys think of the new Blazers jerseys?

Those are pretty badass. I can't wait to see ours.

fluid.forty.one · 08-17-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Windmill360

Yea I saw those too. Not sure how legit that 'rip city' nickname is. I've never heard it until today. Not a fan of either uniform but they look OK if you see them on someone:

http://twitpic.com/e9hhx

http://i32.tinypic.com/302t6bs.jpg

rip city has been big here since before I was born... The magazine featuring the Blazers was called Rip City even.

Something about some old player "ripping" the net with 3s every time he shot.

Windmill360 · 08-18-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

rip city has been big here since before I was born... The magazine featuring the Blazers was called Rip City even.

Something about some old player "ripping" the net with 3s every time he shot.

"Here" as in Portland right? I don't know that anyone outside of Oregon really knows what it means.

badfish22 · 08-18-2009, 02:19 AM

I love the rip city ones. Never really been a fan of those old ones with Blazers going down the side.

sefant77 · 08-19-2009, 12:28 AM

Whats ur most amazing NBA picture?

Mine is that one. Was a huge Rodman fan:

spreedom · 08-19-2009, 07:39 AM

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Whats ur most amazing NBA picture?

Mine is that one. Was a huge Rodman fan:

dirt_dobber · 08-19-2009, 11:37 AM

'Motivated' Amaré back on court

"Suns forward Amaré Stoudemire returns from eye surgery to the court." Take 2.

Stoudemire went through his first on-court individual workout Tuesday since undergoing a minor operation six weeks ago to remove more fluid from his right eye. He initially had eye surgery in February to repair a detached retina.

Stoudemire was limited Tuesday to shooting and conditioning, Suns head athletic trainer
Aaron Nelson said. Stoudemire could begin playing pickup games in two weeks, Suns General Manager Steve Kerr said after learning that the All-Star had an "excellent" check-up Monday with eye surgeon Dr. Pravin Dugel.

Stoudemire was cleared to begin working out again three weeks ago and has done so each weekday morning with Nelson. That followed a 10-day stretch in which he had to lay face down for all but two hours of each day.

"He's extremely motivated to have a good year and preparing well for it," Kerr said.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...pt-sunsnb.html

dirt_dobber · 08-19-2009, 11:39 AM

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since undergoing a minor operation six weeks ago to remove more fluid from his right eye.

this is the part of the story I have not heard.....

Suns......... not going to make the playoffs.

dirt_dobber · 08-19-2009, 02:04 PM

Dodge ball fundraiser ...................

Here's a couple of hilarious videos just put up on DeronWilliams.net. They're both great, but the first one of Kyle Korver getting beaned in the head by Deron is great.

"Iowa sucks!"

http://www.slcdunk.com/2009/8/18/994...nd-kyle-korver

MavsFanFinley · 08-19-2009, 07:11 PM

AI hinting on his Twitter account that he's about to sign with a team. Deal is being finalized.

Wonder where?

Mavsfan4ever · 08-19-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

AI hinting on his Twitter account that he's about to sign with a team. Deal is being finalized.

Wonder where?

Thank God it's not Dallas.

MavsFanFinley · 08-20-2009, 12:21 AM

as heard on ric bucher's espn xm radio show, iverson is close to inking a 2yr deal with the rockets

This was posted by a reliable poster on Spurstalk but it would be nice to have something more concrete.

Dirkadirkastan · 08-20-2009, 12:28 AM

Hilarious.

Mavsfan4ever · 08-20-2009, 12:36 AM

Better Houston then Dallas.

I find Iverson to be over rated.

Justin Credible · 08-20-2009, 08:21 AM

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Better Houston then Dallas.

I find Iverson to be over rated.

Welcome to the club, brother. I've never been an AI fan at all. I mean yeah, he's definitely got ample talent to be a huge force in this league.. but that's kind of a null point when you've got his attitude and cockiness. He's on the same level of elitism as Kobe, he just doesn't have the skills.

The funny thing is this; At this point in his career he's hardly better than Jason Terry. He's a tad better on defense (sad), but Jet is a better scorer. Maybe we need a Jet practice rant to solidify this comparison.

MavsFanFinley · 08-20-2009, 12:25 PM

I haven't seen anything on the usual sites so maybe it was BS??

EricaLubarsky · 08-20-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

reliable poster

following you

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on Spurstalk.

wait, what?

Mavsfan4ever · 08-20-2009, 03:04 PM

I check out Spurs Talk when I want a good laugh that is.

EricaLubarsky · 08-20-2009, 06:53 PM

Meet the new Rockets center-- and he's a killer

Rockets Reach Agreement With Mensah-Bonsu

Aug 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST

NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports Thursday the Houston Rockets have reached a verbal agreement on a contract with free agent forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who has yet to sign the deal.

Mensah-Bonsu's agent was not ready to confirm an agreement is in place, but he didn't dispute it either.

"We are working to get through a couple of minor things that I'm sure will get resolved," said John Greig, Mensah-Bonsu's agent, in an interview with FOX 26 Sports.

"We are waiting on some things from the league that could impact this."

Underdog · 08-20-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Meet the new Rockets center-- and he's a killer

Rockets Reach Agreement With Mensah-Bonsu

Aug 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST

NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports Thursday the Houston Rockets have reached a verbal agreement on a contract with free agent forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who has yet to sign the deal.

Mensah-Bonsu's agent was not ready to confirm an agreement is in place, but he didn't dispute it either.

"We are working to get through a couple of minor things that I'm sure will get resolved," said John Greig, Mensah-Bonsu's agent, in an interview with FOX 26 Sports.

"We are waiting on some things from the league that could impact this."

That's kinda like finding out that a respected ex-girlfriend is dating a guy with herpes...

MavsFanFinley · 08-20-2009, 07:43 PM

I'd like to see Pops stick with a team but is he really going to get minutes behind Scola, Hayes, Landry, and Anderson?

MavsFanFinley · 08-22-2009, 12:17 PM

http://dimemag.com/2009/08/source-al...o-the-bobcats/

According to Slam, Iverson has agreed to a deal with the Bobcats.

Underdog · 08-22-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

http://dimemag.com/2009/08/source-al...o-the-bobcats/

According to Slam, Iverson has agreed to a deal with the Bobcats.

A match made in heaven!

GermanDunk · 08-22-2009, 01:21 PM

It is definately a big + for the NBA, that mediocre teams can afford superstars. Clubs in other countries can only do so, when the owner is a billionaire, from russia or a Corporation or the organized crime.
Ahm, wait...

sefant77 · 08-23-2009, 12:26 AM

Michael Beasley dumb like a door. Wanted to show off his ridiculous tattoos and forgot to clean this desk (from his Twitter, now deleted, rofl):

me770706 · 08-23-2009, 12:51 AM

now that Iverson is headed to Charlotte, it seems like they'll have a logjam in the backcourt. Pencil in Augustin and Iverson, then you still have Felton and Bell. Maybe one of the latter two will be on there way here, and maybe that has some connection with the potential Carroll/Banks deal is being discussed, in order to make another move.

Underdog · 08-23-2009, 01:15 AM

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now that Iverson is headed to Charlotte, it seems like they'll have a logjam in the backcourt. Pencil in Augustin and Iverson, then you still have Felton and Bell. Maybe one of the latter two will be on there way here, and maybe that has some connection with the potential Carroll/Banks deal is being discussed, in order to make another move.

I'd love to have both Felton and Bell - git 'er done!

badfish22 · 08-23-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Michael Beasley dumb like a door. Wanted to show off his ridiculous tattoos and forgot to clean this desk (from his Twitter, now deleted, rofl):

Makes Josh look like Einstein.

Mavsfan4ever · 08-23-2009, 05:16 PM

Is this a sign of things to come for the Lakers now that they have Artest?

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/08/22/r...-rockets/#cont

chumdawg · 08-23-2009, 05:31 PM

Dude ain't all that smart...but hey, whatever motivates him.

Mavsfan4ever · 08-23-2009, 05:50 PM

I feel Artest will prove to be a locker room cancer to the Lakers. Add to that the fact both Kobe and Artest are ball hogs this team could very well implode this season.

sefant77 · 08-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Artest is dumb. There are rumors that the Rockets tried a S&T with Ariza but the Lakers denied. Of course so they can tell Artest that they "just" can offer the MLE...

In a S&T Artest would have demand of course more...

chumdawg · 08-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Why would the respective owners agree to pay more money than they would pay otherwise?

sefant77 · 08-23-2009, 06:34 PM

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Why would the respective owners agree to pay more money than they would pay otherwise?

Yeah. Artest is too stupid to see he should blame the Lakers and not the Rockets.

Mavsfan4ever · 08-23-2009, 10:42 PM

Artest is a fool I would love nothing more then to see him tear the LA locker room apart.