jpake1 wrote: If you can get Amare, you do it. They would simply fuck up the rest of the NBA. I don't know if Cleveland will be champs. I doubt it at this point, much like I did last year because of the weaknesses I noticed. They've shown improvement, but you don't change my mind during the season all that much, you change my mind in the post season. I'm just anxious to hear the people that think this team is so great and don't want to make any moves right now when the Cavs don't win the championship after having the best record again. I'm sure it'll be the same things we've heard since the Magic, that had noooo chance, beat them. Some others will be saying "I told you so" because they know the difference between now and the playoffs and knew what a player like Amare could do. But hey if the Cavs stay put and win the championship, it worked their way and kudos to the ones that wanted to stay put.

KR1245 wrote: I have to side with Devil on this one. The Cavs dont have a PF that can stretch the floor, that will hurt them in the playoffs. You could see the Magic hanging off of Andy and JJ last night, almost daring them to shoot from the perimter. This will only lead to teams being able to double Shaq and Lebron down low. Now imagine if they had a guy like Jamison on the court. He could park it behind the 3 pt line and totally spread out the other teams defense. Teams wouldnt be able to collapse on Shaq down low or Lebron when he drives it to the bucket. A guy like Jamison or Murphy would totally open things up for the offense.

I like where our team is at but if you can bring in a guy like Jamison or Murphy without touching your core then you have to do it. Keeping the lane open for Shaq and Lebron is a good thing, adding a shooting bigman does that.

I dont think that adding depth is a bad thing, especially come playoff time. If it doesnt cost the Cavs JJ and Z gets bought out this is a no brainer.

Sage wrote: Please Lord, as a Lakers fan, PLEASE GIVE ME AMAR'E ON THE CAVS. IT'S ALL I WANT.

Footwedge wrote:

jpake1 wrote: If you can get Amare, you do it. They would simply fuck up the rest of the NBA. I don't know if Cleveland will be champs. I doubt it at this point, much like I did last year because of the weaknesses I noticed. They've shown improvement, but you don't change my mind during the season all that much, you change my mind in the post season. I'm just anxious to hear the people that think this team is so great and don't want to make any moves right now when the Cavs don't win the championship after having the best record again. I'm sure it'll be the same things we've heard since the Magic, that had noooo chance, beat them. Some others will be saying "I told you so" because they know the difference between now and the playoffs and knew what a player like Amare could do. But hey if the Cavs stay put and win the championship, it worked their way and kudos to the ones that wanted to stay put.

jpake...no trade guarantees a championship. Neither does standing pat. No matter how good a team is, they still have to negotiate through the gambit in the playoffs.

Just like last year, this team is positioned to win it all. Whether they do or not, depends on how they play in the playoffs.

I drain 3's wrote: While Amare is a damn good player, he's already shown to have problems co-existing alongside Shaq. While Amare is in all-star form already, JJ is young and has a huge ceiling. Let's say Amare does end up in Cleveland. What's that do to the rotation? Do you start him and Shaq together, even though they've shown they don't work well together or do you force one of them to sit and come off the bench, something I'm not sure either would be very willing to do.

"Mavs and Wizards have completed their trade call with the league office. Deal will be announced later tonight. Seven-player swap in the end"

"DAL gets Butler, Haywood and Stevenson as was always the case once teams agreed Friday. WASH gets Josh Howard, Gooden, Q. Ross and Singleton"

bases_loaded wrote: I thought Stern put a moratorium on trade talks and announcements during All Star Weekend...Stein says it will be announced tonight?

For the 1st time in weeks, I finally got the impression that the Wizards ARE open to moving Antawn Jamison. Dealing might not be over.

Hb31187 wrote: lol Josh Howard has to be pissed

jpake1 wrote:

Footwedge wrote:

jpake1 wrote: If you can get Amare, you do it. They would simply fuck up the rest of the NBA. I don't know if Cleveland will be champs. I doubt it at this point, much like I did last year because of the weaknesses I noticed. They've shown improvement, but you don't change my mind during the season all that much, you change my mind in the post season. I'm just anxious to hear the people that think this team is so great and don't want to make any moves right now when the Cavs don't win the championship after having the best record again. I'm sure it'll be the same things we've heard since the Magic, that had noooo chance, beat them. Some others will be saying "I told you so" because they know the difference between now and the playoffs and knew what a player like Amare could do. But hey if the Cavs stay put and win the championship, it worked their way and kudos to the ones that wanted to stay put.

jpake...no trade guarantees a championship. Neither does standing pat. No matter how good a team is, they still have to negotiate through the gambit in the playoffs.

Just like last year, this team is positioned to win it all. Whether they do or not, depends on how they play in the playoffs.

Not to be rude, but no shit. They don't hand out trophies, you earn them. Teams earn them by being the best team. For what the Cavs would give up, Amare would make this team better, and the best IMO. Amare or JJ? Pretty damn simple to me. Do you really think there would be a chemistry problem? Really? Who runs the show? I don't think that guy would let the team chemistry ruin their potential. I'm not saying you said that either.. I've just heard it kinda mentioned.

bases_loaded wrote: I thought Stern put a moratorium on trade talks and announcements during All Star Weekend...Stein says it will be announced tonight?

2quik4u wrote: To everyone saying JJ is gonna be really good is nuts lets be honest here Lebron makes him look a lot better then he really is. Its not to hard for a athletic guy to make a wide open dunk every time he gets the ball. There is a reason him and AZ aren't guarded at all and you can't count on them to have a great game every time like they did against Orlando. With Amare you have to guard him, so you can't sag off your defense and try to help.