Well, going to take over where BOliver left off. Firstly, ESPN Insider tells me that if Kidd is going to be shopped, a package of Walker and Laettner for Kidd and Mourning could be the trade. 60 days for Laettner. Hmm. Turning Walker into Kidd is very interesting. Sure, Kidd has injury problems, but with Harris and Marquis there, Kidd doesn't need to play big minutes. Doesn't give an answer for the center. But, with Shaq out East, Dallas doesn't have to worry AS MUCH about their 5.
Fisher to the Warriors is interesting because they already have Nick the Quick and Speedy Claxton. Another small point guard. Eh.
Kobe made the honorable decision between the two teams. I'm betting that he didn't pick the Clippers mainly because while the thought of taking them to the playoffs does lift his reputation to the top 5 players in the NBA, it's too much work for him. He couldn't pull it off. So why not stay with the Lakers and the new additions? Brian Grant isn't horrible. Lamar Odom does things no normal 4 can do. Caron Butler is a wait and see, again. Lakers won't be terrible, but I'm questioning whether they make the playoffs or not.
Houston will be dominating. Yes, they don't have a point yet. But T-Mac will be carrying the ball downcourt anyway. You could put me in at the point, and Houston would still be a contender. KG and his team will not do anywhere near as good as this past year. Everyone is a year older, and that's only good for KG. Cassell and Spree are getting older, and I would look for their tempo to be down. Still relying on Ervin Johnson and Kandi? I hope not.
Phoenix. Now there's a team to break through. They have 4 out of 5 positions done, and all they need is a rebounding big man. Nash, Johnson, Marion, Amare, and whoever can get this done. They WILL make the playoffs.
Utah will be good, but Booze doesn't get you consistent amounts of points. They are going to have to rely more on AK-47 than ever before.
Everyone is overhyping Brent Barry to S.A. It's ok though, 'cause he is pretty good. I just wish people would remember that Rasho is their center! If Malone goes to Spurs though, I'd be awful mad.
Denver will be really really good next year. Their young core is older and more mature. If Camby performs this year, I'd expect them to possibly win the division. Don't know though, because injuries can happen at anytime.
Grizz got Brian Cardinal?! Woo-hoo. Will be decent, but not in the top 5.
Orlando WILL be decent. Francis, Mobley, I forgot who, Howard, and Cato. Not bad really.
Shaq lost to Detroit with Kobe. Now all he has is Dwayne Wade. I say they get 5 seed. Wait, no, they'll get the 3. Lemme think about it.
I'll write about Dallas later. My bus is on the way.
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I think we see eye to eye on a lot of things. I don't think Kidd will make it back to Dallas --- better chance of Vince being here.
As for Nick at Nite, he'll play the SG spot a lot. If Malone stays with LA, Odom will be the starting 3. Not too bad a team ... Kobe at 2, Odom at 3, Malone at 4, Grant playing the 5 most of the time.
I think you are wrong about KG and the Ts ... with Hudson back this year Cassell can focus on providing scoring and leadership in his playing time. Also, Wally and Spree will be splitting time. I don't think they are too bad off at the 5 spot --- better than the Mavs anyway.
Brian Cardinal played at Purdue ... hell of a hustling 4. As for Orlando, I guess anything is better than last year. They MAY see 500 and an 8 spot, depends on Grant Hill --- he or Gooden is who you forot at the 3 spot.
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