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LA Dre · #21 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 03:52 AM

NBA Coast to Coast; LA Times

Is the Honeymoon over for Shaq and the Heat?

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Probably this year more so than any year I've been more vocal with Shaq, talking to him and trying to motivate him," Wade said. "But the main thing is, Shaq has got to be self-motivated. He has got to be willing and ready to do it.

The scary question for the Heat is: What if Shaq is trying?

LA Dre · #22 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 04:00 AM

If Thursday was payday, why didn't Chaucey go out an buy a sports jacket?

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Thursday was a happy day for NBA players -- it was the first official payday of the season.

In a league where the average salary is $5.4 million, Nov. 15 is a treasured day -- and treasury-like day -- for players who typically get paid a dozen times from November to April, on the 15th and 30th of each month (or the last day in February).

For undrafted rookie Coby Karl, who is making about $425,000, it was a day to remember
His check initially didn't arrive on time because it was accidentally sent to his mother's home in Idaho. That check was canceled and a new one was issued..

lpgrl26 · #23 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 11:09 PM

Jazz are picking and rolling like old days

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Ben Wallace is getting ripped in the Chicago papers again, this time for his lack of leadership. He was criticized because it was veteran reserve Adrian Griffin who showed the initiative to hold a players-only meeting last week -- not Wallace.
In Wallace's defense, he is not a captain this season. Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng are the captains.
Clearly, though, Wallace is simmering. He hates that coach Scott Skiles isn't playing him in the fourth quarter -- whether the team is ahead or behind. His comments thus far have been restrained, but terse.
The Pistons and Bulls both had an off-night in Los Angeles on Thursday, and Wallace met up with some of his former teammates. Though none of the Pistons wanted to talk on the record, it was clear that Wallace is not a happy camper.

Thursday night after the Bulls flew to LA, the same night as the Suns game? Maybe that's why the Pistons looked so sleepy throughout the Lakers games. Out partying w/ Ben Wallace the night before

mikhail1973 · #24 (**permalink**) 11-20-2007, 01:54 PM

ADRIAN WOJNAROWSKI: Saunders capable of leading Pistons to Finals

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Do you believe that Flip Saunders can take the Pistons to the Finals? I do. No, Saunders hasn't made that leap yet as a coach, but plenty of coaches knock on that door a few times before breaking through. He's plenty capable.

lpgrl26 · #25 (**permalink**) 11-26-2007, 10:34 PM

PISTONS: On the Mend

Flip blaming the new players for the way we are playing

TaShawn · #26 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 11:45 AM

COLUMNIST: Memphis should trade Gasol to Pistons' rival Chicago because Darko is a better fit

Somebody had to post it.

After watching a few Memphis games, I would say that I agree with the gist of this article. If the Griz could get Tyrus and Nocioni for Gasol, they would be a better team. The Bulls probably would be better too.

Gasol's numbers are down this year because he is sharing the load with Darko. There are some redundancies there. That is why Brian Hill liked to bring Darko off the bench.

Pau is a very good offensive player, but the rest of his game truly is soft. With Ben Wallace back at full speed, Pau would be a great compliment for him.

buddahfan · #27 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TaShawn

COLUMNIST: Memphis should trade Gasol to Pistons' rival Chicago because Darko is a better fit

Somebody had to post it.

After watching a few Memphis games, I would say that I agree with the gist of this article. If the Griz could get Tyrus and Nocioni for Gasol, they would be a better team. The Bulls probably would be better too.

Gasol's numbers are down this year because he is sharing the load with Darko. There are some redundancies there. That is why Brian Hill liked to bring Darko off the bench.

Pau is a very good offensive player, but the rest of his game truly is soft. With Ben Wallace back at full speed, Pau would be a great compliment for him.

He would relieve some of the defensive pressure from the Bulls guards. I don't like the trade because I think it would make the Bulls better and I am against anything that makes any of the other teams in our division better.

I much prefer that the Pistons get to the NBA finals in a weak conference rather than than get eliminated in the Conference playoffs in a stronger conference.

Dumars4Ever · #28 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 12:23 PM

Good quote from Sam Smith in that column about how Dwight Howard is "what Darryl Dawkins would have been if he had tried."

buddahfan · #29 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dumars4Ever

Good quote from Sam Smith in that column about how Dwight Howard is "what Darryl Dawkins would have been if he had tried."

Mychal Thompson one of the Lakers radio announcers said the exact same thing last night during their game with the Magic.

Warthog · #30 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 12:29 PM

sam smith is out of his mind. gasol for thomas and nocioni is so lopsided it's not even funny. he basically wants a premier player in this league for nothing.