The 2012-2013 NBA Random Thoughts Thread

[ADLT]

jennings don't play dat

 

[LezJepzin]

Kings score their first 18 points in the paint

 

[The War Report]

Yesterday, USA Today reported that Sacramento is attempting to deal Demarcus Cousins, but there is a split between management and ownership on the deal. The management of Sacramento believes a trade would be best for both parties, while ownership is hoping to get more for their most prized asset. Today KSR has spoken with a source close to Demarcus Cousins both that confirms trade talks are ongoing and Cousins is hoping a deal will be worked out soon. According to the source, the four teams that are most likely to end up making such a deal for cousins are Boston, Dallas, Orlando and Charlotte. The USA Today story reported that Detroit, Houston and Washington are also potential destinations, but the source tells KSR that Cousins has been told those are all unlikely for a variety of reasons.

 

[He Who Posts Well]

Jennings don't want it with Chamlers....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[TheNig]

Jennings don't want it with Chamlers....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Chalmers is another one if those dudes that need to be punched in the face.

 

[The War Report]

According to the source, the four teams that are most likely to end up making such a deal for cousins are Boston, Dallas, Orlando and Charlotte

 

[Richboi804]

not if he hire fegan...

 

[tremonthustler1]

Why is Detroit so interested in Cousins? They already have the makings of what could be the most formidable PF/C combo in the East for years to come. Why fukk with that to add Cuz?

EDIT: Didn't see the update.

 

[The War Report]

not if he hire fegan...

 

[He Who Posts Well]

Rockets' White refuses assignment to D-League
The Associated Press – 16 minutes ago

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Rockets first-round pick Royce White refused his assignment to Houston's D-League affiliate on Sunday, yet another setback to his return to the court.

White, the 16th overall pick in the June draft, has spent most of the season on Houston's inactive list while he and the team figure out how to handle his anxiety disorder and overall mental health.

White's assignment to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday looked to be a positive step in his return. But on Sunday, White released an almost 500-word statement where he said he wouldn't report to the team.

''I have chosen to not play, because the doctors and I believe it to be unsafe for unqualified Rockets front office personnel to make medical decisions, as they are not mental health professionals,'' he said.

The Rockets chose White in the first round after a season at Iowa State, where he helped the Cyclones to their first NCAA tournament berth in seven years by leading the team in scoring (13.4 points a game), rebounds (9.3), assists (5.0), steals (1.2) and blocks (0.9).

The 6-foot-8 White missed the first week of training camp to work with the Rockets to create an arrangement to deal with his anxiety disorder within the demands of the NBA's travel schedule. He and the team agreed to allow him to travel by bus to some games while he confronted his fear of flying and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He flew to Detroit with the team for the season opener and then traveled by bus to Atlanta and Memphis for games.

But he soon stopped participating in team activities and said on Twitter that dealing with his mental health took precedence over his NBA career. Then came his decision Sunday to refuse his assignment to the D-League. Despite the decision, he said he still hopes to return to basketball in the future.

''I do wish to play, but I only intend to do so with the collaboration and recommendation of trained professionals,'' he said. ''The purpose of a doctor's confirmation is to ensure that health decisions are made in the sole interest of health and not conflicted with business. My only hope is that decision makers involved realize that doctors are the only logical source to decide action.''

 

[tremonthustler1]

Fegan is the worst. He's the reason why we need a 5 year designated max to offer Ricky. Ricky would probably re-up for room, board and a litter of kitties if not for Fegan.


Off the top of my head, just mulling shyt over:

Mullens, Gerald Henderson, Jeff Taylor, Portland or Charlotte first for Cousins and Fredette or Outlaw


I don't see Dallas making a move unless they decide to not consider Dwight Howard this summer.

Boston could offer Sullinger /Melo /Lee /first for Cousins and Garcia or Salmons

Orlando got pieces though. Vucevic/Harkless/O'Quinn/Davis one of the Dwight Howard firsts for Cousins /Fredette or Thomas /Honeycutt /Salmons works

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

Boogie to Celtics please

 

[JMurder]

Boogie to Celtics please

I'd rather him on any other team in our division (excluding the Knicks of course). I have a feeling that situation would force dude to smarten up

 

[Ritzy Sharon]

Fegan is the worst. He's the reason why we need a 5 year designated max to offer Ricky. Ricky would probably re-up for room, board and a litter of kitties if not for Fegan.


Off the top of my head, just mulling shyt over:

Mullens, Gerald Henderson, Jeff Taylor, Portland or Charlotte first for Cousins and Fredette or Outlaw


I don't see Dallas making a move unless they decide to not consider Dwight Howard this summer.

Boston could offer Sullinger /Melo /Lee /first for Cousins and Garcia or Salmons

Orlando got pieces though. Vucevic/Harkless/O'Quinn/Davis one of the Dwight Howard firsts for Cousins /Fredette or Thomas /Honeycutt /Salmons works

and just like when the Nets traded their Melo package for DWill, the runner up here gets a consolation prize

 

[Jx2]

I'd rather him on any other team in our division (excluding the Knicks of course). I have a feeling that situation would force dude to smarten up

I agree. Make it happen Danny