[Epididymis]

I don't even know why they claim this year's team as the best team we've had. Basically we're like the Phoenix Suns of the east since we have O'neal and Bosh in the front and we'll be more of a run and gun team. Yeah we got a shot, but don't count on O'neal's knees on lasting the whole season.

[Rock Bottom]

Raps better make it passed the first round of the playoffs this year.

[phoenixnash]

Since all the trades are almost done for the offseason, I thought its time to give out my seeds for the season:

EAST
1. Celtics – We’ll see how Posey’s loss will affect them in the playoffs
2. Detroit – Same Five + Stuckey and a new coach.
3. Sixers – They were tough last year, EB’s presence is big
4. Cavs – Mo Williams could give them their third option.
5. Raptors – A complete team that has to establish an identity
6. Magic – Rashard should step-up and still missing a PG
7. Hawks – Joe J and Horford are rising
8. Heat – Healthy Wade and Haslem plus Beasley should be enough

WEST
1. Lakers – Andrew Bynum
2. Hornets – Posey has the knack for pushing good teams to the finals
3. Jazz – a solid playoff team
4. Rockets – as usual, health is a big issue…plus a PG
5. Spurs – getting old
6. Dallas – Carlisle’s last stints were all playoff teams
7. Suns – Last time Shaq played defense, he was sidelined for a while
8. Blazers over a slim edge on Denver – A healthy Oden I thought is a plus 10 in wins from last year. Plus I have a feeling that Denver will start rebuilding again this year and would trade AI.

[Porn Freak]

I am going to the Cavs/Celtics preseason game tonight in Providence. It's going to be cool to see Lebron James, even if he only plays less than 20 mintues.

[truebluefan]

I am a huge Bulls fan, so far they havent shown me much, but it is preseason. Cant win many games when your leading scorer has 14, 15 pts respectfully.

[bw281]

Looks like the bulls will continue their rebuilding process another year. I can't see them making the playoffs this season.

[truebluefan]

The NBA starts its season next week!

NCAA begins its play on Nov 10.

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Hope to see you there!

[The Boy Wonder]

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