The 2005-2006 NBA Season Discussion Thread

Originally Posted by bishop743

Ben Wallace says he wants to stay in Detroit and that his heart is in Detroit. Chicago, and another team that I can't remember right now, are offering him the same deal Detroit is except their deal is for $52 million instead of $48 million. Big Ben, you say your heart is in Detroit, so how about you prove it. $4 million, in pro sports, isn't a whole hell of a lot. So, stay with Detroit.

Yeah, Chicago is a young team on the rise, but they aren't going to be winning any championships anytime soon. Detriot is a team that is a given, perenial title-contender every year. Use your head on this one, Ben.

EDIT:

Looks like Ben doesn't love the Pistons as much as he says. He's leaving Detroit and signing a 4-year, $52 million deal with the Bulls: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2508742

Detroit is gonna be in some real bad shape next year. They just let the heart of their team walk out the door. Joe Dumars has made some amazing moves since he took over the helm, but this one is horrible for that franchise.

Wow, I'm shocked that Ben Wallace would leave the Pistons for an extra 1 million per year for the next four years.

I don't get it. It's not like the Pistons offered him a bad deal. Had he taken it, he would've been the highest paid player on the team.


In other news, Peja is leaving the Pacers and signing with the Hornets. Bobby Jackson is signing with the Hornets too.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by bishop743

haha, so the Pacers trade away one of the most unique, talented players in the game and what do they get in return... Peja for 30 some-odd games? Hilarious. Peja will benefit greatly with having Chris Paul though. Those two should be fun to watch together.

Yeah ... Artest really turned the Kings around. His impact was immediate.

Peja was injured for a good portion of the Playoffs for the Pacers, who really lost out in that trade.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think he's just making them sweat it out.

I don't see Lebron leaving Cleveland. I mean, Detroit has just gotten significantly weaker with the loss of Ben Wallace. Chicago has gotten better, but is still not a contender. Miami is still the best team in the East, but Shaq is not getting any younger.

With a new piece or two -- or some tweaks -- Cleveland can challenge Miami for the East Title.


Edit: NEVER MIND, IT'S OFFICIAL: LEBRON AGREES TO EXTENSION

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Big Bull Ben.






This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by bishop743

>> Dwayne Wade and Carmelo Anthony have opted to follow suit with LeBron James and sign similar, smaller deals now so that they can get a larger contract down the road. Might not be good for the teams they are with currently but it is a smart business decision

I thought Melo decided to go with the max five-year, $80 million route?

Chris Bosh was the one who inked similar deals as Wade and Lebron, right?

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

More news:

- Chicago trades Tyson Chandler to the Hornets for PJ Brown and JR Smith.

- Iverson wants to remain a Sixer

- Paul Pierce signs a three-year extension with the Celtics worth $60 million

- The Timberwolves have inked Mike James to a four-year $23 million deal

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by bishop743

Chicago is really making some great moves this offseason. P.J. Brown's best years are behind him, but he's still a savvy big man and he'll help solidify that frontline with Big Ben.

Yeah, JR Smith is also a nice pickup. Chicago is a young team, so having PJ Brown around will bring some veteran leadership in addition to Big Ben.

Originally Posted by bishop743

Well, Iverson has been saying all along that he wanted to stay a Sixer for life. But, at the same time, management needs to take the steps to get some quality guys around him to make a competitive team. When it's all said and done, I think Big Ben's move will be the biggest offseason trade. KG and AI are staying put.

I was actually surprised that the Sixers missed the Playoffs. They need to get Iguodala more involved in the offense. He's up-and-coming.

The Hornets have made some nice moves as well. Peja is a good addition (though he hasn't played particularly well since the first half of the 2003-2004 season, when he was MVP material). So the Hornets have a nice little nucleus in Chris Paul, Peja, and D-Mase. But I can't say I like the addition of Tyson Chandler, who will just get abused by all the power forwards in the West.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Yeah, I heard about that too. If that does happen, it'd be so weird to not have the SuperSonics in Seattle.

Whenever I hear Supersonics, the first image that comes to mind is the Reignman flying high and The Glove dishing.

Of course, nowadays the Reignman is no longer flying high. He's just high.

FELIPE NO

The USA Team has been getting some practice time in. They also sat for portraits:









What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Yeah, Melo's photo was funny. He looked different.

Anyway, welcome back dude.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by bishop743

Welcome back, nazpyro. Glad to see you back here.

Some news and notes:

>> Marion, Morrison, Ridnour Off U.S. Roster

>> Gov. Barkley? Sir Charles eyeing office in Alabama

>> Pacers close to acquiring Harrington from Hawks

>> Report: King no longer shopping Iverson on market

Timberwolf, this one is for you. It's an article KG wrote on NBA.com about his trip to Asia: Kevin Garnett: World Traveler

Thanks for the news updates, man

Charles Barkley ... he'd be interesting as governor. If it does materialize, he'd be sorely missed on those TNT shows. Who's gonna trade jabs with Kenny.

Yup, I've been following KG's adidas promo tour to Asia. The blog is a good read. The Taj Mahal video is new, though -- that wasn't there before Thanks!

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