Ranking some tall, floor-stretchers

[Tizzle]

Well Jamison may be out of question. He just went down in the Golden State game (12/19), and he looks like he's in alot of pain.

 

[Silky Smooth]

Yea Jamisons shoulder is apparently too much of a question mark so I cant see us taking that type of risk. David West is our best option now imo.

 

[The George]

X I apologize I really dont have a problem with you personally... I didnt mean for it to come off that way although it probably has...we just seem to disagree on different topics

my bad buddy...Im really a smart a$$ to everyone I know not just you

as for KMart... Id still take him on the team but thats me and my low income suburban upbringing...

 

[All Day Cavs]

^It was the other shoulder, and it looked more like it was a hit to the neck and he felt the pain in the shoulder...

Anyways hes back in the game and he looks alright.

 

[Man Called X]

X I apologize I really dont have a problem with you personally... I didnt mean for it to come off that way although it probably has...we just seem to disagree on different topics

my bad buddy...Im really a smart a$$ to everyone I know not just you

as for KMart... Id still take him on the team but thats me and my low income suburban upbringing...

I'm just petty with the whole Kmart thing. I still hold a grudge. Why wouldn't I? I mean, why couldn't I end up being a 6'6 SG in the NBA making millions of dollars? Oh right, I'm not black. But that's a whole different story.

You know, same last name. I'm just a grumpy son of a bitch.

If we got Kmart, I'd be thrilled, still wouldn't like the guy though.

 

[The George]

fair enough my white brother... the black man doesnt understand the white mans struggle... we just want to make millions playing ball and all we get is Mike god damn Miller?

whats wrong with that????

(trill,rchfld and other resident black guys please understand that im really kidding with this post so no hate posts back to me)

 

[Salem]

^It was the other shoulder, and it looked more like it was a hit to the neck and he felt the pain in the shoulder...

Anyways hes back in the game and he looks alright.

Yeah, according to Michael Lee, the Wizard's beat reporter, "Jamison had a stinger in his neck, not his left shoulder."

http://twitter.com/mrmichaellee

Update: Flip might want to sit Antawn. He just airballed a three after earlier airballing a FT. It's safe to say the 30-point streak ends 2night

 

[kovanovich]

Chad Ford in the NBA Rumors section today (Dec. 22):

As trading season starts to heat up in the NBA, the Cavs are one team that might look to bring in a new component to try and combat the likes of the Magic, Hawks and Celtics in the East.

So whom might they go after? In his chat today, ESPN's Chad Ford touches on some names that are on the rumored trading block: Anthony Randolph, Antawn Jamison and perhaps the best option for now: Troy Murphy.

"The problem for the Cavs is that they only thing they really have to offer is cap relief. They have a bunch of expiring contracts, but little in the way of talent that they're willing to swap back. As for the three guys mentioned here's how it breaks down: Anthony Randolph has the most long-term upside, but he's very raw and the word out of Golden State is that he isn't the easiest guy to coach in the world. Jamison has the biggest immediate impact, but he's also 33 years old. Murphy is the middle ground. He's younger, has a better contract than Jamison and can rebound and really stretch the defense. Most realistically, I see them landing Murphy. Given Indy's woes right now, I think that an expiring contract for Murph might hit the spot."

I wrote yesterday that I thought Murphy was the most likely, for a number of reasons, most importantly because it is most likely the Cavs wouldn't have to give up anything more than Z for him. Not saying this is my preference, but given how Ferry has operated in the past, I'm guessing this is what his thinking is.

 

[Glenechocreek]

Murphy is sure looking good against the Celtics tonight. 22 pts and 18 rebounds with 6 minute left in the 4th.

Do it, Danny.

 

[Salem]

Murphy is sure looking good against the Celtics tonight. 22 pts and 18 rebounds with 6 minute left in the 4th.

Do it, Danny.

Although everyone on RCF might not like Troy Murphy that much, we can appreciate him for starting some beef with Dwight last week.

They swarmed Howard in the paint and sent him to the free throw line, where he's shooting 58 percent.

Howard's frustration got the best of him when he took exception to Troy Murphy's grabbing him by his neck and shoulders midway through the third quarter.
Howard attempted to push Murphy but missed.:chuckles:

The officials met before issuing technicals on Murphy and Howard. O'Brien gave the officials an earful after disagreeing with the call.

"I thought (Howard) threw a punch, so they have to review it," O'Brien said. "They've got to call it. It certainly should have been a technical foul. That's their call and that's what they get paid for."

Murphy said he didn't think Howard threw a punch at him.

Howard went 13-of-22, including 5-of-6 in the fourth quarter, from the foul line to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds.

"I've just got to stay calm," Howard said. "Guys are going to do whatever they can to get me frustrated. . . . It's tough in times when you get hit down there."

http://www.indystar.com/article/200...1088/SPORTS04/Pacers-can-t-contain-inevitable

 

[ajz20]

Troy Murphy had a hell of a night tonight, 24 and 18. I know he is not a great athlete, but he is consistent, and that is something we are lacking from our PF position. I wonder if Indy is interested in a straight salary dump, or Bird has an itch for one of our European Prospects.


As far as martin guys, there is no way the Kings are giving him away. I could see him getting traded but not to Cleveland.

 

[Salem]

Murphy is sure looking good against the Celtics tonight. 22 pts and 18 rebounds with 6 minute left in the 4th.

Do it, Danny.

I emailed Windy, and he wrote back saying that Murphy really wants to play for the Cavs. The Pacers aren't interested in a trade yet, but they might be in Feb when they might have the worst record and could save 12 million next season.

 

[kovanovich]

How about trade for Murphy, then after the season (depending on how things turn out, of course), use Murphy in a sign and trade for Boozer. I say this because it seems Miami is going to target Bosh or Amare, and with the Bulls really struggling, maybe Chicago won't seem as a particularly attractive option. Just something to think about.

 

[Otsego Mar]

OK....I would now like Z at the #5 spot on the list :chuckles:

 

[JayP146]

Murphy's been my #1 target this season. However if we DO trade for him I can't see the Pacers taking only an expiring contract - I'm thinking they'll want a bit of talent, too. He's one of their cornerstone players.