What is the best result for the celtics this year?  losses and losses and get oden or have a fair crack?
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I think the Celtics are likely to have a repeat of last year, with a resulting record that's significantly below 500. They're if they turn out this way, I think it would likely benefit them in the draft, as long as Danny Ainge doesn't go and make some ridiculous picks and trades again. \nNext years draft is supposed to be very strong, and yes, Oden is likely to top the list of prospects, but the top 10 picks are said to be some of the strongest in the past couple years, so even if the C's don't get Oden, they could get Durant, Wright, Noah, Thabeet, Budinger (my personal fave), etc. \nI think the C's shouldn't go 0 and 82, obviously, but I think if they don't have the best record in the league, it wouldn't be horrible next year.
267939
I have Villanova in winning in my bracket.  The last two games have been really close.  I see them either winning or losing by 1 or 2 points...hopefully winning.
163086
The Raptors won't start off so bad next season, and they have been playing .500 basketball lately. I would expect them to be .500...41-41 record. In the East, that may be good enough to make the playoffs, but they cannot compete with Detroit, Miami, Indiana, Cleveland, or New Jersey. So they would not get past the first round. As long as they keep Mike James, who I want back on the Pistons (also think they should have never let him go), and Chris Bosh, the Raptors will be an ok team.
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It's pretty sad when AJ is your MVP of the series. Nice 40 point effort with no help last night.\n\nI'm for trading:\n\nPeja (knee could be an issue)\nO'Neal (injured often)\nTinsley (always injured)\nJackson (complains too much)\nFred Jones (Why didn't we keep James Jones?)\nDavid Harrison (Could be good but a foul magnet)\nScott Pollard (another back problem player)\nSarunas (Not adjusting to the NBA style like we thought)\n\nI'm for keeping:\n\nGranger (awesome prospect) \nAJ (he's a free agent but we can't pay him much)\n\nI want a dominant PF or C but who doesn't? I would be happy with a great PG in the draft like a Chris Paul or something. \n\nTOTAL TEAM OVERHAUL!!!!!
816587
Miami's failing to show up to play in the season opener (though the Bulls didn't look nearly as good this evening in a loss to Orlando). Also, the Lakers starting out the season 2-0 without Kobe. Actually, maybe I shouldn't be that surprised. They seem to play more like a TEAM, when Kobe isn't on the floor.\nThe rest of the guys step up there games (in particular Odom), and seem to play with much more confidence, and purpose. I really think the Lakers should consider trading Bryant for two or three "above average" players. They aren't going to come close to winning a championship again with him, unless they can find away to reel in a big name free agent next off-season. But the majority of "stars" around the league, are already locked up with long term deals. It would increase their overall depth, and give the franchise a fresh start. I think the Celtics should consider doing the same thing with Paul Pierce. What good does it do to have a "star", if you don't have the personnel around them to be much better then a .500 team at best. Same goes for the T'Wolves with Garnett, and the Sixers with Iverson.
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The Clippers get their butts handed to them by Denver two games ago, then they destroy the Suns. What's lacking for the Clippers is consistency. The need better perimeter defense. I know Shaun Livingston, I've seen him play in high school. We are both from Peoria, IL. Livingston will one do be a very good player, however, 11 point and 13 assists against the Suns was good, he can't do it every game. It's ok tho, he's still very young and he's learning. The good news is, Brand can go for 4-5 more years, Kaman is stepping up big time, he's now one of the top 5 centers in the game, Livingston should come around in the next 2 seasons. Look out for the Clippers, they should be good for years to come. I'll take the Clippers tonight because of their inside presence of Brand and Kaman, however, look for Bibby or another guard to have a huge game tonight. Go Clipps
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Who else do you have as your PG?  If you've got other reliable PG's such as C. Billups, nash, kidd, D. Williams,  Ridnour, Hinrich, and etc... then yes, but other wise stick with alston.  Wallace is injury prone so I wouldn't want to trade for him if I'm giving up a solid PG.
238912
No. The Celtics did a good job in getting Wally for Ricky Davis, however, Wally makes alot of money for what he does. The Celtics have no interior defense or offensive post presence what so ever. The Kandiman isn't exactly going to get the job done. Paul Pierce can't do everything by himself. Now there new gm has done a decent job. I hope he can do better at building a team than he did as the Suns head coach. Danny Ainge was a good player, he had alot of heart, I hope he can do something with the Celtics. The Celtics are in need of a point guard and a power foward big time. The problem they have is I doubt they can attract free agents. They do however have two first round draft picks.
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the knicks. because larry brown gets all the blame for the losing. and i hate how people are now thinking that he sucks. well can u blame him? the team absolutely sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
295878
Most def Steve Nash is gonna win. Look at his numbers. 19 ppg and 11 apg. That's bananas. And look at PHX record. 42-18. Just imagine what they could've done if Amare was healthy. Probably would be better then the Pistons. But Nash has lifted his team by himself to the top of the league.
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si si malheureusement!!!!!\n\nGo Celtics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nGo Bhoys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
151086
Objectively, he will be a bust. He was given a chance with Flip and had plenty of playing time, and he ended up proving the hard way that the problem wasn't his talent, but his motivation to improve. He got plenty of time to play in the second quarter, and all he did was chew gum and play very unenthusiastically. Is he a good player underneath it all? Probably, but he doesn't care.
27749
i don't agree with that because Last season suns had the best record and look who won. so having the best record don't mean you will be the champ. we will have to wait and see.
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Miami!!!!!! Duh! They have Shaq and Dwayne Wade w/ them so there absolutely no way they can lose.They have Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton, but they ain't nothing.
917151
That's a good trade. Deron Williams is good but Al Harrington is goin' off!!!! I think you should accept that trade. Deron William's stats: 17.1 points; 3.2 rebounds; 9.0 assists. Al Harrington's stats: 15.8 points; 8.0 rebounds; 1.2 assists. Chris Bosh's    stats: 20.8 points; 12.2 rebounds; 1.9 assists. The odds are against him. Bad trade for him.
727304
Against my normal thinkin', I would go with a backup-play Maroney. The other two have to play against better run defenses and Maroney runs as if he is possessed. I think New England will give the Jets (Defense is one of the worst against the run) a dose of Maroney and Dillion which will equate to opportunities for both of them. Cadillac has been quiet this year and the Panthers D is coming back to last years form. Edge is just not worth the gamble. Has he had a dominant game this year? Dallas will look to rebound from giving away a win to the Skins.
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Travis Henry is too inconsistent.  Lamont Jordan has been a bust on a terrible Oakland team.   Big Ben has had an off season.  The rest of the team looks pretty good!