NBA Season 2011-12

[RiOtChEsS]

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/press_release_2011_06_22.html

Kings exercise rookie contract options on Evans, Casspi and Cousins.  Great to hear all 3 have been re-signed

getting a nice core of players locked up 8)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/heat-c-zydrunas-ilgauskas-exercises-his-14m-player-option-for-2011-12-season/2011/06/22/AGZ9FJgH_story.html

Zydrunus has signed for next year :'(

fairly predictable as he is cheap...

[Cicjose]

but it isnt as though he actually contributes a great deal....

[jwiggle]

Did you guys hear about Kyrie Irving the guy who is expected to be drafted number 1? Apparently he wants to play for Australia cause he was born here and his dad played for us  :D. If it happens, what a coup! However, I think I will feel bad for Patty Mills cause he will probably have to accept a role on the bench like he is atm in Portland (though undoubtedly he will definitely get more mins). Maybe the 2 of them can share the backcourt.

I am so pumped lol, this could be the revival of the Boomers!

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/aussie-youngster-kyrie-irvings-15m-nba-lottery/story-e6frey6i-1226077400402

Unfortunately Kyrie recently chose team USA. He thanked the Boomers and Basketball Australia and was seriously considering playing for Australia but ultimately could not pass up the offer to play basketball for the states. Plus his College coach in the states is Team USA's head coach...

Hold that. He could still be a Boomer, recently has spoke of his willingness to put on the green and gold
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/boomers-to-wait-on-kyrie-irving-20110623-1gh8t.html

[RiOtChEsS]

officially locked out :(

some ESPN guys forecast the whole season could be a write off due to the massive indifference :-X

[Maca24]

officially locked out :(

some ESPN guys forecast the whole season could be a write off due to the massive indifference :-X

whats happened?  ???

[RiOtChEsS]

officially locked out :(

some ESPN guys forecast the whole season could be a write off due to the massive indifference :-X

whats happened?  ???

deadline to strike a deal for the new CBA has expired so we r now effectively in a lockout a la 1999...

a la the NFL right now 107 days locked out, apparently its going to be worst than the NFL aswell due to the demands being poles apart...

22 of the 30 teams r losing money at a collective loss of 300 million dollars, owners want a new system, players dont want a pay cut :(

[Maca24]

So no games/free agency until a deal is struck?

[valkorum]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6722764

Kings and Cav swap JJ Hickson for Omri Caspi

I like this trade as we need some more height and Hickson as a PF is a nice complimentary (and young) pickup for the Kings.  Caspi will prob get better opportunities at the Cavs

[valkorum]

officially locked out :(

some ESPN guys forecast the whole season could be a write off due to the massive indifference :-X

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/basketball/nba/06/30/labor.talks/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a1

[valkorum]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6722764

Kings and Cav swap JJ Hickson for Omri Caspi

I like this trade as we need some more height and Hickson as a PF is a nice complimentary (and young) pickup for the Kings.  Caspi will prob get better opportunities at the Cavs

Details of the trade

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/06/30/kings.trade/index.html

The Kings have traded small forward Omri Casspi and a future first-round pick to the Cavaliers for forward J.J. Hickson.

The draft pick is lottery-protected next year, top-13 protected in 2013, top-12 protected in 2014 and top-10 protected from 2015-17. If the Cavs don't receive the pick by 2017, they will receive a second-round pick.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/06/30/kings.trade/index.html#ixzz1QoL3OElI

[BlackMamba]

Good deal for the Kings IMO. Cousins and Hickson at the 4 and 5 should be good. Apart from acquiring Salmons I am starting to like the Kings. Very good young players.

[North Melbournes Finest]

That signifies that Dalembert is leaving if you ask me. Sacramento is now stacked with 4's and 5's. Jason Thomspon/JJ Hickson/Demarcus Cousins/Hassan Whiteside.

There's no way Dalembert is going back, he said he wants to be in a place that relies on him and obviously a team he'll get playing time on. This is a great sign for Miami!

[BlackMamba]

Stuff Dalembert, IMO he is too old for a team like the Kings. Just gonna hinder the development of the future.

[North Melbournes Finest]

Stuff Dalembert, IMO he is too old for a team like the Kings. Just gonna hinder the development of the future.

Exactly, allthough he's a pretty damn nice player. Demarcus if he keeps his head right though will be an All Star. Just needs to keep his off court indiscretions to a minimum. Can he do it with a long lockout on the way and nothing to do haha?

[valkorum]

Losing Dalembert also frees up $14mil which we will need over the next few years to pay to Tyreke, Cousins etc when their initial rookie contracts are up.

Hopefully Whiteside develops well over the off-season to be a starting centre, to allow Cousins to play the PF.  I think Cousins is more suited to PF than C