Misc Signings and Trades

[Roy H.]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Worst ever?  No.

Bottom ten team?  Yes, and possibly bottom three.

[snively]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Not all that different from the Pacers team last year.  Lots of rotation-caliber talent.

[PosImpos]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Worst ever?  No.

Bottom ten team?  Yes, and possibly bottom three.

Bobcats, Kings, Cavs.  that's my bottom 3.

[Lucky17]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Nope ... Solid team. No reason that lineup can't go .500.

What is their bench like now after the trade?

Belinelli, Pondexter, and Kaman, I believe. I'd move Landry to the bench as a 6th man, and start Okafor at PF next to Kaman.

Need a PG. I don't know if Jack is starting material. Good defender, but I think he's more of a change-of-pace guard, no?

[KCattheStripe]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Nope ... Solid team. No reason that lineup can't go .500.

What is their bench like now after the trade?

Belinelli, Pondexter, and Kaman, I believe. I'd move Landry to the bench as a 6th man, and start Okafor at PF next to Kaman.

Need a PG. I don't know if Jack is starting material. Good defender, but I think he's more of a change-of-pace guard, no?

I think he'll be a good PG alongside a more ball dominant Gordon.

[Who]

Need a PG. I don't know if Jack is starting material. Good defender, but I think he's more of a change-of-pace guard, no?

Not with you at all. Exact opposite. Not a change of pace guard. Better as a starter. Solid starter.

[barefacedmonk]

Nets sign forward Ime Udoka, team announces

- Chris Mannix

[snively]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Worst ever?  No.

Bottom ten team?  Yes, and possibly bottom three.

Bottom 3: really?  I see Charlotte, Washington, Toronto, Minnesota and Cleveland being worse this year.

Jack's a quality all-around player, as is Ariza, Gordon and Landry are fine scorers and Okafor/Kaman is better than our center rotation.

[wdleehi]

Am I the only one who doesn't think that Jack/ Gordon/ Ariza/ Landry/ Okafor is the worst starting line up ever.

Worst ever?  No.

Bottom ten team?  Yes, and possibly bottom three.

Bottom 3: really?  I see Charlotte, Washington, Toronto, Minnesota and Cleveland being worse this year.

Jack's a quality all-around player, as is Ariza, Gordon and Landry are fine scorers and Okafor/Kaman is better than our center rotation.

Throw in Portland if Aldridge is out for a while. 

I think they will be better then Utah, especially if Utah goes youth route.

Detroit is bad.

Sac is bad.

[barefacedmonk]

Source says forward Jeff Adrien has terminated his contract with Treviso and will sign a two-year deal with Houston.

- Sam Amick

[barefacedmonk]

Jamal Crawford has chosen Portland, according to two sources

- Sam Amick

[barefacedmonk]

Source confirms Jamal Crawford has decided to sign with the Blazers.

Crawford gets a two-year deal for about $10M, with the second year being a player option, source says.

- Ken Berger

[Who]

Jamal Crawford has chosen Portland, according to two sources

- Sam Amick

Excellent fall-back from Carl Landry for Portland. They need someone dynamic out there on the perimeter who can create off the dribble. Get the defense off kilter.

PG - Raymond Felton, Jamal Crawford
SG - Wes Matthews, Mr Crawford
SF - Gerald Wallace, Nicolas Batum
PF - LaMarcus Aldridge, Mr Wallace
C  - Marcus Camby, Kurt Thomas

The Blazers are in pretty good shape. I'd feel better if they had a quality backup big man though. Aside from that, they have about as much quality depth + flexible lineups and versatility in style of play as you could wish for.

A little short on top tier talent though. Need Batum to have a breakout season or to trade 3-4 of those guys for a legitimate star.

They're heading in the right direction. Good job.

[barefacedmonk]

Off topic but I thought some might find it interesting.

Updated NBA odds, per Bodava (formerly Bodog): Heat 9/4, Lakers 9/2, Bulls 7/1, Thunder 15/2, Mavs 10/1, Celtics 14/1

Worst odds to win: Raptors, 200/1

- Chris Mannix

[barefacedmonk]

The Blazers have decided to use the amnesty clause on Brandon Roy, league sources told Y! Sports.

Portland had the choice to let Roy take a medical retirement, or use amnesty on him. Roy is leaving the game with knee problems.

- Adrian Wojnarowski