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Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 11:34am

wildcats20;1012158 wrote:Kobe is PISSED about the trade of Odom and I don't blame him at all.

What has he said? I haven't seen his comments yet.

sleeper

Posts: 27,879

Dec 12, 2011 11:37am

Odom asked for the trade.

Maybe Kobe should be pissed at Odom.

wildcats20

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Dec 12, 2011 11:37am

Commander of Awesome;1012179 wrote:What has he said? I haven't seen his comments yet.

Basically that he doesn't understand it and he said "I don't like it."

It was more his tone and mannerisms that showed he was pissed.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 11:38am

[h=3]Cavaliers Re-Sign Anthony Parker[/h]Dec 12, 2011 11:09 AM EST

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard/forward Anthony Parker to a contract, General Manager Chris Grant announced. Per league and team policy, terms of the contract were not announced.

“Bringing back Anthony was a high priority for us. We place great value on the leadership, professionalism and veteran presence he brings both on the court and in the locker room,” said General Manager Chris Grant. “His high basketball IQ, ability to shoot with range and play solid perimeter defense made re-signing him extremely important for us.”

Via RealGM Staff Report
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Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 11:39am

wildcats20;1012185 wrote:Basically that he doesn't understand it and he said "I don't like it."

It was more his tone and mannerisms that showed he was pissed.

I understand his frustration, every other night Odom played well. One of my favorite players early in his career, he just doesn't have any consistency nor does he give effort every night. I would find him a frustrating player to watch on my team, he has the tools/skills to be a top 20 player in this league.

sleeper

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Dec 12, 2011 11:44am

Hopefully Parker only got a small 1 year contract. Do not want.

Crimson streak

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Dec 12, 2011 12:01pm

sleeper;1012194 wrote:Hopefully Parker only got a small 1 year contract. Do not want.

He's just there to show the young players the way. I'm sure there going to tank this year to get another high pick. I'm hoping for Harrison Barnes

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Dec 12, 2011 12:16pm

I like Parker..obviously not for the future, but I'm glad he was re signed this year.

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 12, 2011 12:40pm

mucalum49;1012015 wrote:Hornets and Clippers are finalizing a trade for Chris Paul.

Hornets would get: Al-Farouq Aminu, Chris Kaman, Eric Bledsoe, and 2012 1st Rounder

This would give the Clips a pretty good starting line up of Paul, Gordon, Butler, Griffin, and ... I would think they would have to match Golden State's offer to DeAndre Jordan because Kaman was the only other center they had on their roster.

NBA wants Bledsoe AND Gordon in the deal.

Laley23

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Dec 12, 2011 12:44pm

sportswizuhrd;1012235 wrote:NBA wants Bledsoe AND Gordon in the deal.

No way to I give up that much for Paul. Gordon and unprotected pick of a bad team (Minny), Bledsoe, Aminu and Kaman? No thanks.

sleeper

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Dec 12, 2011 12:47pm

Laley23;1012242 wrote:No way to I give up that much for Paul. Gordon and unprotected pick of a bad team (Minny), Bledsoe, Aminu and Kaman? No thanks.

Agreed. I already think its too much but it is the Clippers.

Crimson streak

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Dec 12, 2011 12:47pm

Laley23;1012242 wrote:No way to I give up that much for Paul. Gordon and unprotected pick of a bad team (Minny), Bledsoe, Aminu and Kaman? No thanks.

No way in hell I do that deal if I'm la. The deal in place now is a great deal for Nola

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 12, 2011 12:53pm

Laley23;1012242 wrote:No way to I give up that much for Paul. Gordon and unprotected pick of a bad team (Minny), Bledsoe, Aminu and Kaman? No thanks.

Scratch that...sounds like Bledsoe or the pick. The Clippers are making them choose. When I first saw they wanted Bledsoe, I thought it was way too much as well. Glad to see the Clippers put their foot down.

Skyhook79

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Dec 12, 2011 12:58pm

Laley23;1012242 wrote:No way to I give up that much for Paul. Gordon and unprotected pick of a bad team (Minny), Bledsoe, Aminu and Kaman? No thanks.

The Laker deal was more fair to both teams but since its The Stern Hornets making out like bandits and the Clippers getting fleeced this deal will probally go thru.

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 12, 2011 1:28pm

Found this pic on the realgm.com forums. I wonder what Brown is saying to make Kobe look so depressed. LOL.

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sportswizuhrd

Posts: 3,215

Dec 12, 2011 1:46pm

From Broussard...

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Nothing definitive on CP trade yet...still possible...league driving hard bargain 26 minutes ago

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard

Hearing rumblings that league may have pulled out of CP deal 32 minutes ago

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Laley23

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Dec 12, 2011 2:08pm

Deal dead, for now. Thank God for the Clippers. That would have been a monumental mistake.

sleeper

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Dec 12, 2011 2:27pm

sportswizuhrd;1012293 wrote:Found this pic on the realgm.com forums. I wonder what Brown is saying to make Kobe look so depressed. LOL.

Either telling Kobe to pass the ball or to play defense.

dazedconfused

Posts: 2,662

Dec 12, 2011 2:29pm

Skyhook79;1012263 wrote:The Laker deal was more fair to both teams but since its The Stern Hornets making out like bandits and the Clippers getting fleeced this deal will probally go thru.

the two deals aren't comparable in my opinion. i have no idea what demps was doing with the laker deal because that would have mired the hornets in mediocrity for at least three years with all those 29-31 year olds. the clipper deal would have given the hornets young talent but most importantly cap flexibility and the probability of having two top ten draft picks in a stacked draft.

david stern must have demanded blake griffin or something to ultimately kill this deal

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 2:34pm

sleeper;1012346 wrote:Either telling Kobe to pass the ball or to play defense.

lol reps

sleeper

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Dec 12, 2011 2:35pm

Laley23;1012329 wrote:Deal dead, for now. Thank God for the Clippers. That would have been a monumental mistake.

Sheesh. CP3 will be staying in Nola at this rate. I feel bad for CP3, he's stuck in a bad spot.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 2:37pm

I dont feel bad for CP3, he ever stated that he wanted to stay. He'll get his payday, I feel bad for Nola fans. Still glad the lakers deal was vetoed though, that was ridiculous.

wildcats20

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Dec 12, 2011 2:37pm

sleeper;1012367 wrote:Sheesh. CP3 will be staying in Nola at this rate. I feel bad for CP3, he's stuck in a bad spot.

Which is SUCH a great move by the NBA. You know, "good basketball" moves are what they are about. But yet they are going to make him stay in NOLA and then leave at the end of the year and the Hornets will get NOTHING for him. Stern is continuing to be the joke of a commish that he is.

Mulva

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Dec 12, 2011 2:38pm

Laley23;1012329 wrote:Deal dead, for now. Thank God for the Clippers. That would have been a monumental mistake.

Agree. The Clips would be a pretty legit team with a big time PG, but only if you can bring one in without giving away half of your contributing players.

Commander of Awesome

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Dec 12, 2011 3:56pm

[h=3]Davis Likely To Be Waived, End Up With Knicks[/h]Dec 12, 2011 1:35 PM EST

While Baron Davis has left Cleveland to have his back examined, a source says it is likely that he is waived by the Cavaliers -- either via buyout or amnesty -- and that he ends up signing with the Knicks.
But Davis may not be available to play for a while due to a bad back.

Via Ken Berger/CBS Sports (via TwitteR)
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