Lakers will be a monster team next year as long as Odom stays. 2 vicious defenders on the perimeter in Bryant + Artest. That's like Jordon + Pippen v2.0.

Apparently the Celts are courting Sheed for a 2 year. It's almost as if every team not named the Lakers, Cavs, Magic or Celtics are even bothering with winning next year.

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH Lakers, Cavs, Magic or Celtics are even bothering with winning next year.

you have to include the spurs too with the pickup of RJ, they can be dangerous with a healthy manu

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^^^ absolutely! Jefferson was a brilliant move for them...clearly the piece they were missing and a massive upgrade at SF.

I know he's lost a step, but Rasheed is still a monster when he's motivated and if the Spurs somehow snag him (despite Boston pursuing him hard), I say crown them now assuming they can stay healthy. That team would be damn near impossible to defend and good luck trying to post up against that frontcourt, lol!

Parker, Manu, Jefferson, Duncan and Rasheed > all (including the new look Lakers)

I'm not sold on Artest going to the Lakers, though he's clearly an upgrade over Ariza. As some are pointing out, Artest likes the ball and Kobe likes the ball. Odom and Artest also will have to accept reduced rolls. on paper, it's great, but in reality? we'll see...

come on Raps...make something happen!!!

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Originally posted by MarkT Parker, Manu, Jefferson, Duncan and Rasheed > all (including the new look Lakers)

I disagree, but my God that series would redefine the word epic

Turkoglu to the Raptors

http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=283674

yeah, Yahoo Sports is reporting it too and saying 5 years, 56 mil.

so no Marion, Delfino or Parker, as a result. I wonder if BC got the feeling Marion would not resign, as Delfino was reportedly close and they're certainly not saving money with this contract.

now does this mean that Raps still have the mid-level exception, so they could still sign Kleiza to back him up, for example? does it mean they can use it on Delfino as an unrestricted free agent?

Bargnani, Bosh, Turkoglu, DeRozan and Calderon

can't call that an upgrade over the starting lineup last year (when everyone was healthy)

there is still a gaping hole at SG, so you have to think that BC is not done!

(not sure what this is about, but from nba.com: "Delfino had to go, too, though a source indicated late Friday that the Raptors may explore a sign-and-trade deal with Orlando that would send Delfino to the Magic.")

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Originally posted by MarkT Bargnani, Bosh, Turkoglu, DeRozan and Calderon

the no defense lineup

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Originally posted by Porky the no defense lineup

LOL What did you expect? It's the Raptors. I hope Bargnani develops a post game because I'm gonna get sick of watching this team jack up shots for 82 games.

+ 1

something tells me that's not going to happen unless Bargnani packs on some muscle in the offseason.

fuck, he's Italian. isn't someone feeding this kid?

I'm not too sure how much I like the signing, but Hedo is definately the type of player that can create his own shot...definately someone who will be able to get them buckets when everyone else has gone cold.

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so, the Raps can't still rebound, or defend perimeter

but at least we can shoot jumpers!

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Originally posted by Yohan so, the Raps can't still rebound, or defend perimeter but at least we can shoot jumpers!

the raps haven't been able to rebound for 6-7 years

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