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  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    Honestly. . . .I don't care about the regular season at all
    I don't think move the needle much . . . we will win between 52~58 games IMO
    Might have been able to hit 60 with Melo . .. . Maybe

    Rocket River
     
  2. pippsux

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    You hit the nail on the head
    Knicks wanted no part of rynos "absurd" contract.
     
  3. DreamShook

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    I agree. Getting Melo was a playoff move. Melo would have been great in those times when Harden turns into a completely different person and forgets how to play basketball in the playoffs.
     
  4. megastahr

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    Especially since that would have made us the favorites to sign wade after buyout
     
  5. PatBev

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    Exactly
     
  6. Carl Herrera

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    The thunder managed to get two guys under contract in george and melo without giving up a first round pick. We had to give up a first for s guy who already decided to come here.

    Ridiculous
     
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  8. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
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    Melo had better start to practice boxing out.
     
  9. cdrive

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    Lala is going to love Oklahoma. Unhappy wife unhappy life.
     
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  10. blackistan

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    And just like that OKC has a big three once again and we are left thinking what if....this sucks I was really hoping we would get Melo and now another west squad is not able to snag him but also form a formidable squad at the same time which now has a better chance than us to take down GS...SMH
     
  11. PeterKingX

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    Sam Presti > Morey
     
  12. SkareKrow

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    build, dont buy
     
  13. Cstyle42

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    Who is coming off their bench? How in the hell do they even match up with GS for a entire game? What offensive philosophy are they applying against GS. What they doing taking turns going one on one or actually moving the ball and getting the best shot?
     
  14. Cstyle42

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    None of those guys have a ring and they not getting one together. Just can't throw things together and expect it to stick. Morey had that issue but learned but Presti is now reaching. Miami big three got exposed by Dallas and Miami actually had a better plan then okc big three does now. These dudes bout to be exposed so quick. It takes a lot to have team success in the nba.
     
  15. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Aaaaand just like clockwork, as i previously mentioned, here comes the National Media riding OKC. Folks, expect OKC to be THE TEAM the media rides against GSW this season. Rockets were going to be that team, but, not now after the failed Melo attempt.

     
  16. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    And just to keep score.....Rockets chased Taj Gibson/McDermott at trade deadline and Paul George & Carmelo Anthony over the summer. OKC snaked them 3 times in a row.
     
  17. PatBev

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    Ya this could be us but presti made Morey his b****
     
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  18. Cstyle42

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    If they add DWade that would be much needed help for them at guard.
     
  19. Will

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    Oh my God ... You mean Carmelo Anthony was not a free agent?
     
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  20. Easy

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    Both George and Anthony are rental. So their window is exactly one year.
     

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