2010 NBA Offseason

[BBTV]

I've seriously never even heard of Wesley Matthews and I watch the NBA constantly.

You will soon!!! Go 'zers!

'zers? Do people in Portland actually call them that?

In DC people used to call the Wizards the 'Zards, from around 2002-2004 or so, it just kind of fizzed out for some reason.

These shortenings are way out of hand. I remember being instantly annoyed, the first time I heard someone say "Yotes". Once in a while, radio guys here will say "Stones" or "'Stons", for the Pistons. I'm thinking there should be a minimum of three syllables, before we shorten names--compound words like Blackhawks being an exception. 'Zers is unacceptable on a couple levels, though. It doesn't really form any kind of recognizable word, and Blazers is already a natural shortening. How far do they need to go?

Yeah, those shortenings are horrible. I blame it on the generation who shortened "parents" to "'rents". That gets on my nerves too.

[Wasatch]

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I honestly can?t wait to hear people critique new the Jazz uniforms, and see they everyone likes or dislikes about them. Even though it could be argued that I?m a bit biased, they?ve easily popped into my top 5 favorite uniforms sets in the league; but I?ve also had the pleasure of sitting on them since the beginning of June. For most Jazz fans (if not all), I think it?ll be an instant hit, the best uniforms they?ve ever worn in franchise history!

I'm assuming (based on some photos) that these new Jazz jerseys will be incorporating the new technology that the USA team is using?

You are correct my son!

[Wasatch]

Well it looks like Chris Paul might not be on the move after all!

Hornets GM confident Paul staying put

[THUNDA]

What else is the guy supposed to be other than confident when Paul is basically required to be on this team for the next 2 years? It's not like he can leave if he chose to.

[LEWJ]

Cavaliers trade Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Timberwolves for Ryan Hollins and Ramon Sessions.

Plenty of interesting points to make for this trade.

-Telfair returns to Minnesota (after leaving for LAC in trade for Quentin Richardson.)(Although chances are he'll be shopped or released since Minny has an over-abundance of guards. Same goes for Delonte.)

-Sessions reunites with former teammate in Mo Williams (after Mo was dealt to Cleveland in three team trade in 2008.)

-Hollins and Sessions will both be wearing different number than last season. Hollins wore #1, which is taken by Daniel Gibson. Sessions wore #7 which is retired for Bingo Smith.

I see Sessions wearing #11 now that Ilgauskas is gone. He wore #11 at Nevada.

Hollins, I have no idea what number he'll wear. His College number 15 is occupied by Jamario Moon...

[DustDevil61]

Wesley (Was Once a Bargain, Now Overpaid) Matthews

Sometimes, I wonder if Paul Allen and Co. are secretly trying to get the Jazz to go bankrupt and move to Seattle. I guess those Blazers are pretty lonely up there in the Northwest since 2008, huh?

Last year, it was Paul Millsap; this year, Wes Matthews. At least this time Utah didn't use up more salary that could be spent somewhere else and at some other time. Still, I'm gonna miss Matthews.

[Wasatch]

Wesley (Was Once a Bargain, Now Overpaid) Matthews

Sometimes, I wonder if Paul Allen and Co. are secretly trying to get the Jazz to go bankrupt and move to Seattle. I guess those Blazers are pretty lonely up there in the Northwest since 2008, huh?

Last year, it was Paul Millsap; this year, Wes Matthews. At least this time Utah didn't use up more salary that could be spent somewhere else and at some other time. Still, I'm gonna miss Matthews.

Well at least this time that move came back and bit them in the arse! 9.2 mil for his first year as a Blazer!

[Milo Meningocele]

What else is the guy supposed to be other than confident when Paul is basically required to be on this team for the next 2 years? It's not like he can leave if he chose to.

Fix your sig's grammar.

[ESTONES6]

Cavaliers trade Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Timberwolves for Ryan Hollins and Ramon Sessions.

Plenty of interesting points to make for this trade.

-Telfair returns to Minnesota (after leaving for LAC in trade for Quentin Richardson.)(Although chances are he'll be shopped or released since Minny has an over-abundance of guards. Same goes for Delonte.)

-Sessions reunites with former teammate in Mo Williams (after Mo was dealt to Cleveland in three team trade in 2008.)

-Hollins and Sessions will both be wearing different number than last season. Hollins wore #1, which is taken by Daniel Gibson. Sessions wore #7 which is retired for Bingo Smith.

I see Sessions wearing #11 now that Ilgauskas is gone. He wore #11 at Nevada.

Hollins, I have no idea what number he'll wear. His College number 15 is occupied by Jamario Moon...

I'm pretty sure the organization won't allow him to wear 11... because it is Z.

As for basketball wise. I am hoping that Hollins can start at Center so Varejao can come off the bench, where he is actually effective. Varejao starting gives him too many minutes, and his high energy is less of an impact.

Sessions is interesting. He played well with Mo... but it leaves the Cavs in the same position they were 2 years ago... 2 talented, combo, under-sized guards with he and mo williams. I think they will try and deal Mo out west for draft picks or potentially prospects either by the trade deadline, or next summer.

We will see. I don't really like the idea of being a 7 or 8 seed, and being outside of the lottery... its the absolute worst spot in basketball... that 40 win range. The Cavs will be young and fun to watch this year, but they don't have a go to player, or a closer... which is why I would rather see them trade for lottery picks, if possible.

[knnhrvy16]

Wesley (Was Once a Bargain, Now Overpaid) Matthews

Sometimes, I wonder if Paul Allen and Co. are secretly trying to get the Jazz to go bankrupt and move to Seattle. I guess those Blazers are pretty lonely up there in the Northwest since 2008, huh?

Last year, it was Paul Millsap; this year, Wes Matthews. At least this time Utah didn't use up more salary that could be spent somewhere else and at some other time. Still, I'm gonna miss Matthews.

Hah, I've heard that one alot as a fellow fan. And though I don't usually give into theories, it's been strange to see this happen again. I mean, Wes is a good player. But 9.2 million-in-his-first-year-good? No. I wanted Wes to stay, but it was necessary financially not to match the offer.

[deezy]

Matt Barnes looks stoked to be Kobe's new BFF

[DrJack]

I've seriously never even heard of Wesley Matthews and I watch the NBA constantly.

You will soon!!! Go 'zers!

'zers? Do people in Portland actually call them that?

Some people do. A lot of people hate it, but I think its kinda funny that people hate it so I continue to use it. Go 'zers has a nice ring to it I think.

[DrJack]

Wesley (Was Once a Bargain, Now Overpaid) Matthews

Sometimes, I wonder if Paul Allen and Co. are secretly trying to get the Jazz to go bankrupt and move to Seattle. I guess those Blazers are pretty lonely up there in the Northwest since 2008, huh?

Last year, it was Paul Millsap; this year, Wes Matthews. At least this time Utah didn't use up more salary that could be spent somewhere else and at some other time. Still, I'm gonna miss Matthews.

Well at least this time that move came back and bit them in the arse! 9.2 mil for his first year as a Blazer!

Eh, not my money, not my problem. Thats what I say. I'm assuming that if we offered much less then the Jazz woulda matched, so we had to pay him this much. And we are already over the cap regardless, so it isn't going to hurt us to pay Matthews more.

I'm looking forward to seeing Wesley running up and down the floor for 82 games, I think he's a great pick-up for us.

[THUNDA]

What else is the guy supposed to be other than confident when Paul is basically required to be on this team for the next 2 years? It's not like he can leave if he chose to.

Fix your sig's grammar.

I would if I had made it. You get the picture, though.

[ESTONES6]

When are the Thunder going to get a decent logo?

[THUNDA]

Who woulda thought they'd actually get a decent team before a decent logo/uniform combo?

[Cujo]

Matt Barnes looks stoked to be Kobe's new BFF

#9 ..... Was that how many weeks 'Billy Jean' topped the charts?

[ESTONES6]

Matt Barnes looks stoked to be Kobe's new BFF

#9 ..... Was that how many weeks 'Billy Jean' topped the charts?

I laughed.

Anyway... I'm sure people are sick of LeBum, but here is another interesting article: http://www.cavfanatic.com/go/thread/view/3816/25494133/ESPN_covers_up_story_to_protect_Lebron_James

[BBTV]

I laughed.

Anyway... I'm sure people are sick of LeBum, but here is another interesting article: http://www.cavfanati...ct_Lebron_James

Can you just take your own life already? Seriously man, just end it. Just have your friend or neighbor post the obit as proof, and I'll even make a little memorial patch and put it in my sig for an hour.

[jimbojohnny56]

Lebron is such a punk I'm so sick of this prick did you hear about him kicking the girls at a volleyball camp out of St.V/St.M gym to get an hour work out in a week ago. What a scumbag!