NBA Offseason thread - Page 4 - The Orange Mane

ro_50 · 07-14-2006, 03:57 PM

I like this move by the Nuggets to get JR Smith. There is an opening there at the two guard spot and if his head is on straight, you guys got your future two guard.

I believe in his talent and potential. The Spurs almost acquired him at the trade deadline for Brent Barry and Pop thinks the world of his abilities.

The Bulls had no need for him and the Nuggets got a player for basically spare change.

Clockwork Orange · 07-14-2006, 08:04 PM

Here's what Gonzo was talking about with JR Smith at the HS All American game.

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Clockwork Orange · 07-14-2006, 11:57 PM

Pistons sign Flip Murray.

SimonFletcher73 · 07-15-2006, 03:29 AM

If only there was a modern day Mark Price or Jeff Hornacek for the Nuggets to pick up. Thats pretty much all we need.

Hopefully JR Smith is picked up. I don't see much more than a Deshaun Stevenson type player though.

RhymesayersDU · 07-22-2006, 10:00 PM

Nuggets Land J.R. Smith from the Bulls
The Nuggets acquired 6-foot-6 shooting guard J.R. Smith from the Chicago Bulls on July 20. The 20-year-old Smith spent his first two NBA seasons with the Hornets, averaging 9.2 ppg. He shot .394 from three-point range in 2005-06.

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Although it doesn't say in the blurb, the Nuggs sent Howard Eisley and two 2nd-round picks to Chi-Town for Smith.

He has some flaws in his game, but he's young and athletic, and he plays the 2-guard spot. He's better then everybody else we've put at the spot. Thank God.

Clockwork Orange · 07-22-2006, 10:47 PM

And a bumpety bump back to the front page for this one.

All signs point to Reggie The Bagpincher returning to Denver.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 12:40 AM

Looks like Al Harrington is about to be headed back to Indiana.

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 12:50 AM

Totally forgot about this thread, but the Nuggs traded for Smith. It's in another thread I made.

I'm excited. He may have flaws in his game, but he's young, athletic, and way better then anybody who has played that spot in the past 3 years.

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 12:51 AM

Nuggets Land J.R. Smith from the Bulls
The Nuggets acquired 6-foot-6 shooting guard J.R. Smith from the Chicago Bulls on July 20. The 20-year-old Smith spent his first two NBA seasons with the Hornets, averaging 9.2 ppg. He shot .394 from three-point range in 2005-06.

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Although it doesn't say in the blurb, the Nuggs sent Howard Eisley and two 2nd-round picks to Chi-Town for Smith.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

I'm excited. He may have flaws in his game, but he's young, athletic, and way better then anybody who has played that spot in the past 3 years.

They also gave up practically nothing to get him and his salary is pretty minimal. Not a whole lot of risk involved.

I also read a snippet from an ESPN Insider article that was posted elsewhere (wouldn't dream of posting it here, I'm a stickler for the rules and all

) that the most impressive players at the Team USA practices in Vegas have been Chris Paul & Carmelo Anthony.

Man-Goblin · 07-23-2006, 12:56 AM

woo hoo! the mane is up and running and i get my NBA Offseason Thread fix out of the way. What's up with Keith Van Horn? anyone heard anything? Mid-level maybe? please don't tell me the nuggs are done. yes. i've been drinking. ha.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

woo hoo! the mane is up and running and i get my NBA Offseason Thread fix out of the way. What's up with Keith Van Horn? anyone heard anything? Mid-level maybe? please don't tell me the nuggs are done. yes. i've been drinking. ha.

According to the inside source (the same one who gave us the news of the JR Smith trade two days before it was talked about in the RMN or anywhere else) has said that the Nuggets are are working on a deal for another wing player/shooter. He wouldn't say who, but someone brought up Eddie House and he said, "Think bigger than Eddie House." I doubt that it was Van Horn he was talking about. He also said that the Nuggets are still very much in the running for Iverson, but if another deal comes up that they like, they'll pull their offer off the table with Philly and go another direction. They're not going to wait around for Billy King to make up his mind and it's looking more and more like Iverson could be back in Philly at the beginning of next season.

Van Horn wouldn't be a bad option if all else fails. He won't command much $$ and he's a decent shooter. I'd take him if nothing else materializes

Man-Goblin · 07-23-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

According to the inside source (the same one who gave us the news of the JR Smith trade two days before it was talked about in the RMN or anywhere else) has said that the Nuggets are are working on a deal for another wing player/shooter. He wouldn't say who, but someone brought up Eddie House and he said, "Think bigger than Eddie House." I doubt that it was Van Horn he was talking about. He also said that the Nuggets are still very much in the running for Iverson, but if another deal comes up that they like, they'll pull their offer off the table with Philly and go another direction. They're not going to wait around for Billy King to make up his mind and it's looking more and more like Iverson could be back in Philly at the beginning of next season.

Van Horn wouldn't be a bad option if all else fails. He won't command much $$ and he's a decent shooter. I'd take him if nothing else materializes

Drool. No idea who it would be, though. I would love Iverson, but not really sure if he's worth giving up Miller and Camby for (Camby especially).

I'm really starting to like Warky. He seems pretty savy. Hopefully he's the guy in charge and Stan just smiles and nods at what he proposes. Kroenke seems to, at least, give him at lot more respect and sway than he ever gave Kiki. Plus, Warky is a cool nickname for a GM.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

I'm really starting to like Warky. He seems pretty savy. Hopefully he's the guy in charge and Stan just smiles and nods at what he proposes. Kroenke seems to, at least, give him at lot more respect and sway than he ever gave Kiki. Plus, Warky is a cool nickname for a GM.

It sounds like it's Warky & Bearup who are making most of the decisions while getting input from Karl and Kroenke having the final say.

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 01:17 AM

This whole being pro-active and making deals thing makes me tingley all over. Thanks for nothing, Kiki.

And I read on insider that we were looking at Van Horn and were still in the AI running. The cool thing about this AI deal is that I don't expect it to happen at all, which will make me that much more excited if we DO do it.

But this whole other deal being worked on is intriguing.

And Goooo Carmelo!

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 01:20 AM

In an unrelated topic, are the NBA balls used in-season going to have that white stripe on them? I don't recall seeing it on the balls they showed when it was first announced... Kinda funky, but I'll get used to it.

I'd love it if we went ABA style, but it'll never happen.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 01:22 AM

I don't think they did, but I could be wrong.

I guess I could get used to it, though I agree that the red, white & blue ball would be cool to see again.

ludo21 · 07-23-2006, 01:23 AM

Where is this white striped ball at?

Man-Goblin · 07-23-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

This whole being pro-active and making deals thing makes me tingley all over. Thanks for nothing, Kiki.

And I read on insider that we were looking at Van Horn and were still in the AI running. The cool thing about this AI deal is that I don't expect it to happen at all, which will make me that much more excited if we DO do it.

But this whole other deal being worked on is intriguing.

And Goooo Carmelo!

Carmelo's has got to make this freaking squad. At least, I hope so. It can't be anything but good for him; working out in with the best players in the world will only make him better. Plus, everything I've read is that this team is alllllll business and ready to bring home the gold at the world championships.

Imagine that? Modern players treating the World Championships like it's freaking Fort Knox. I think it's awesome.

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 01:26 AM

Jesus CO, that Av is scary. Nene needs to shave his head or something.

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 01:27 AM

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Jesus CO, that Av is scary. Nene needs to shave his head or something.

http://letyoursoulglo.ytmnd.com/

Man-Goblin · 07-23-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

Jesus CO, that Av is scary. Nene needs to shave his head or something.

I dug the mini fro he had for the 3 minutes he played last year. But the hair is getting out of control. Hopefully the Nuggets can cquire AI's hairdresser to help him out. That sht would look tight braided.

RhymesayersDU · 07-23-2006, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Man-Goblin

Carmelo's has got to make this freaking squad. At least, I hope so. It can't be anything but good for him; working out in with the best players in the world will only make him better. Plus, everything I've read is that this team is alllllll business and ready to bring home the gold at the world championships.

Imagine that? Modern players treating the World Championships like it's freaking Fort Knox. I think it's awesome.

I think Carmelo will make the squad. Everything being said is great, and Coach K has said he likes his game. Plus I think there is going to be a focus on the young guys, so they can form a nucleus to stay together for years.

Now, as for this whole "all business" thing, I'm skeptical. Now everybody knows that I don't care what these guys do off-the court, or field, or ice, or whatever. As long as it doesn't affect their play, these guys can do whatever thye want.

But, with that said, I was listening to this local radio show in Denver that comes on right after Jim Rome on 950 AM... It's two guys, one is a Nuggets guy and one is a former Bronco... the names escape me. Anyways, the point that the nuggets guy made was, if this is supposed to be all business, why go to Vegas? Why not the Springs which has an olympic training grounds? Why go to a place where the guys are going to want to get laid, party, etc the whole time? Why go to a place with temptation 24 hours a day?

Like I said, I don't care what these guys do off the court. Wanna go to a club? Fine. Hell I've seen Mike Anderson, during the season, downtown on a thursday night smoking a cigarette, which can't be good for a running back.

But with that said, I'm not going to buy this "we're all business" thing until I see the final cut and see them play. I totally see the guy's point. Vegas is trouble.

Man-Goblin · 07-23-2006, 01:40 AM

Oh yeah, and speaking of new hair (sorry about the double post)

Clockwork Orange · 07-23-2006, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

I think Carmelo will make the squad. Everything being said is great, and Coach K has said he likes his game. Plus I think there is going to be a focus on the young guys, so they can form a nucleus to stay together for years.

Now, as for this whole "all business" thing, I'm skeptical. Now everybody knows that I don't care what these guys do off-the court, or field, or ice, or whatever. As long as it doesn't affect their play, these guys can do whatever thye want.

But, with that said, I was listening to this local radio show in Denver that comes on right after Jim Rome on 950 AM... It's two guys, one is a Nuggets guy and one is a former Bronco... the names escape me. Anyways, the point that the nuggets guy made was, if this is supposed to be all business, why go to Vegas? Why not the Springs which has an olympic training grounds? Why go to a place where the guys are going to want to get laid, party, etc the whole time? Why go to a place with temptation 24 hours a day?

Like I said, I don't care what these guys do off the court. Wanna go to a club? Fine. Hell I've seen Mike Anderson, during the season, downtown on a thursday night smoking a cigarette, which can't be good for a running back.

But with that said, I'm not going to buy this "we're all business" thing until I see the final cut and see them play. I totally see the guy's point. Vegas is trouble.

Maybe having it in Vegas is a test of sorts to see who's really committed and who isn't. Maybe they want to see how these guys are going to operate amidst distractions. Maybe they want to see who's going to party late into the night and then stumble in to practice and who is going to stay focused, get a good night's sleep and be ready to go when practice starts.

Just an idea, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was the thinking behind it.

07-22-2006, 10:00 PM	#80
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	And We're Back... Nuggets Trade For J.R. Smith! Nuggets Land J.R. Smith from the Bulls The Nuggets acquired 6-foot-6 shooting guard J.R. Smith from the Chicago Bulls on July 20. The 20-year-old Smith spent his first two NBA seasons with the Hornets, averaging 9.2 ppg. He shot .394 from three-point range in 2005-06. ----------------- Although it doesn't say in the blurb, the Nuggs sent Howard Eisley and two 2nd-round picks to Chi-Town for Smith. He has some flaws in his game, but he's young and athletic, and he plays the 2-guard spot. He's better then everybody else we've put at the spot. Thank God.

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07-14-2006, 03:57 PM	#76
ro_50 Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somewhere in Jersey Posts: 3,782	I like this move by the Nuggets to get JR Smith. There is an opening there at the two guard spot and if his head is on straight, you guys got your future two guard. I believe in his talent and potential. The Spurs almost acquired him at the trade deadline for Brent Barry and Pop thinks the world of his abilities. The Bulls had no need for him and the Nuggets got a player for basically spare change.

07-14-2006, 08:04 PM	#77
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Here's what Gonzo was talking about with JR Smith at the HS All American game. <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KzCxnnaGUa4"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KzCxnnaGUa4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>

07-14-2006, 11:57 PM	#78
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Pistons sign Flip Murray.

07-15-2006, 03:29 AM	#79
SimonFletcher73 Pro Bowler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 561 Adopt-a-Bronco: Goose Gonsoulin	If only there was a modern day Mark Price or Jeff Hornacek for the Nuggets to pick up. Thats pretty much all we need. Hopefully JR Smith is picked up. I don't see much more than a Deshaun Stevenson type player though.

07-22-2006, 10:47 PM	#81
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	And a bumpety bump back to the front page for this one. All signs point to Reggie The Bagpincher returning to Denver.

07-23-2006, 12:40 AM	#82
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Looks like Al Harrington is about to be headed back to Indiana.

07-23-2006, 12:50 AM	#83
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Totally forgot about this thread, but the Nuggs traded for Smith. It's in another thread I made. I'm excited. He may have flaws in his game, but he's young, athletic, and way better then anybody who has played that spot in the past 3 years.

07-23-2006, 12:51 AM	#84
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Nuggets Land J.R. Smith from the Bulls The Nuggets acquired 6-foot-6 shooting guard J.R. Smith from the Chicago Bulls on July 20. The 20-year-old Smith spent his first two NBA seasons with the Hornets, averaging 9.2 ppg. He shot .394 from three-point range in 2005-06. ----------------- Although it doesn't say in the blurb, the Nuggs sent Howard Eisley and two 2nd-round picks to Chi-Town for Smith.

07-23-2006, 12:56 AM	#86
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,602 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	woo hoo! the mane is up and running and i get my NBA Offseason Thread fix out of the way. What's up with Keith Van Horn? anyone heard anything? Mid-level maybe? please don't tell me the nuggs are done. yes. i've been drinking. ha.

07-23-2006, 01:20 AM	#91
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	In an unrelated topic, are the NBA balls used in-season going to have that white stripe on them? I don't recall seeing it on the balls they showed when it was first announced... Kinda funky, but I'll get used to it. I'd love it if we went ABA style, but it'll never happen.

07-23-2006, 01:22 AM	#92
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	I don't think they did, but I could be wrong. I guess I could get used to it, though I agree that the red, white & blue ball would be cool to see again.

07-23-2006, 01:23 AM	#93
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,978 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Where is this white striped ball at?

07-23-2006, 01:26 AM	#95
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Jesus CO, that Av is scary. Nene needs to shave his head or something.

07-23-2006, 01:40 AM	#99
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,602 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Oh yeah, and speaking of new hair (sorry about the double post)