[CYOA] Final Chapter?

[KidJustin]

dare, can't wait to hear more from GM Martin, fyi Odom and Blake have both been on the rumor list for trades...(ahem, Thierry)

Grand Theft 2K11 : DUB Edition, i see u see my update on the first page...my recap isnt up yet

anyways...as far as the starting spot, i cant say....but obviously if he's injured then he's not starting...

its also a pretty bad injury...Warlock might be out until early/mid November

[Warlock95]

@GT2K11DE: My boy watching from the sidelines...surely he can make a difference if he can play...GO JAZZ!

[KidJustin]

PRESEASON

Standings

CNF	DIV	TEAM	W-L		CNF	DIV	TEAM	W-L
1	1		6-1		1	1		6-2
2	1		5-1		2	2		5-2
3	2		5-2		3	1		5-2
4	2		5-2		4	2		4-2
5	1		5-2		5	1		4-3
6	2		5-3		6	3		4-3
7	3		4-3		7	2		4-4
8	4		3-3		8	3		3-4
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9	3		3-3		9	3		3-4
10	4		3-4		10	4		3-4
11	3		3-4		11	4		2-4
12	5		2-4		12	4		2-5
13	4		2-5		13	5		2-5
14	5		2-5		14	5		2-6
15	5		2-5		15	5		0-7

League Leaders

Points			Rebounds
	K.Bryant (LAL) L.James (MIA) D.Rose (CHI) C.Anthony (NYK) M.Ellis (GSW)	28.5 27.1 26.2 24.5 24.1		M.Okur (PHX) D.Howard (ORL) A.Varejao (CLE) T.Duncan (SAS) A.Horford (ATL)	13.0 13.0 12.4 11.6 11.6
Assists			Steals
	R.Rondo (BOS) R.Westbrook (OKC) M.Conley (MEM) E.Bledsoe (LAC) C.Paul (NOH)	11.1 9.7 9.7 8.5 8.4		L.Williams (MIN) R.Westbrook (OKC) R.Rondo (BOS) A.Miller (LAL) L.James (MIA)	2.6 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4
Blocks			FG%
	J.Smith (ATL) W.Chandler (WAS) B.Lopez (NJN) E.Okafor (NOH) P.Gasol (LAL)	2.7 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.0		B.Griffin (LAC) D.Blair (SAS) A.Bynum (LAL) D.Favors (UTA) A.Horford (ATL)	64.5% 62.7% 62.3% 58.5% 58.1%
3P%			FT%
	N.Young (LAC) Brandon Rush (IND) G.Hayward (UTA) R.Fernandez (DAL) R.Artest (CHA)	63.6% 62.5% 62.5% 60.0% 57.9%		G.Hill (IND) A.Morrow (NJN) S.Curry (GSW) K.Durant (OKC) Y.Ming (HOU)	100.0% 100.0% 97.6% 96.6% 96.0%

Rookie Leaders

Points			Rebounds
	K.Irving (CLE) D.Williams (TOR) H.Barnes (PHI) J.Barkhorn (UTA) J.Sullinger (MEM)	22.2 14.7 13.1 11.5 8.3		D.Williams (TOR) H.Barnes (PHI) J.Sullinger (MEM) J.Valanciunas (BOS) J.Johnson (LAC)	7.7 5.6 5.3 5.0 4.8
Assists			Steals
	J.Barkhorn (UTA) K.Irving (CLE) R.Rubio (MIN) J.Johnson (LAC) A.Spagnoletti (SAS)	7.5 5.6 3.7 1.7 2.6		H.Barnes (PHI) K.Irving (CLE) J.Barkhorn (UTA) A.Spagnoletti (SAS) J.Selby (LAL)	1.6 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.7
Blocks			FG%
	P.Jones (GSW) J.Johnson (LAC) J.Valanciunas (BOS) K.Faried (BOS) D.Williams (TOR)	1.0 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.6		G.Koukoulis (CHI) K.Irving (CLE) D.Williams (TOR) A.Spagnoletti (SAS) H.Barnes (PHI)	50.0% 45.8% 41.0% 37.2% 36.8%
3P%			FT%
	A.Spagnoletti (SAS) D.Williams (TOR) M.Jenjic (CHI) J.Jones (DEN) G.Koukoulis (CHI)	60.0% 45.5% 42.9% 36.4% 33.3%		K.Irving (CLE) J.Barkhorn (UTA) R.Rubio (MIN) H.Barnes (PHI) J.Sullinger (MEM)	88.1% 84.6% 84.4% 79.4% 79.2%

Rumor Mill








Key Transactions
Bucks sign Jonas Jerebko to 3Yrs/$13.10M
Warriors sign Tayshuan Prince to 3Yrs/$7.60M
Knicks sign injured Marco Belinelli to 3Yrs/$13.23M
Knicks sign Matt Barnes to 2Yrs/$3.07M
Hornets sign Samuel Dalembert to 3Yrs/$9.00M
Timberwolves waive Luke Walton
Hornets sign Antonio McDyess to 1Yr/$480K

Timberwolves trade Darko Milicic & Ryan Gomes for Pacers Brandon Rush
Pistons re-sign Kurt Thomas to 1Yr/$480K
Knicks sign Chris Hunter to 1Yr/$480K

Cavaliers trade Luke Harangody & 2nd Round Pick for Raptors' Alexis Ajinca
Knicks sign Tiny Gallon to 1Yr/$480K
Lakers sign rookie Fab Melo to 1Yr/$480K
Mavericks sign rookie Malcolm Delaney to 1Yr/$480K

Sixers fire Head Coach Doug Collins - Young, rookie Jake Francis to coach young, rookie team


Key Injuries
FA - Roger Mason (Torn MCL)
IND - Lance Stephenson (Sprained Knee)
NYK - Marco Belinelli (Torn MCL)
UTA - Jerome Barkhorn (Torn Hamstring)
ATL - Jeff Teague (Torn Meniscus)
ATL - Jamal Crawford (Sprained Finger)
BOS - Jonas Valanciunas (Broken Back)
CLE - Omri Casspi (Broken Wrist)
CHA - Brandon Knight (Broken Ankle)


Other news
LeBron kicks off preseason with a triple-double against Nuggets: Boxscore
Westbrook triple-double against Bobcats, while Durant is still the leading scorer: Boxscore
Kyrie Irving has arrived, drops 20 against TrailBlazers: Boxscore
Shannon Brown comfortable starting, clutch against Clippers
Irving does it again, scores 27 on Bulls: Boxscore

NLSC Watch

• Jerome Barkhorn "Warlock" - Jazz
  
  • Stats: PPG: 11.5 |RPG: 4.0 |APG: 7.5 |SPG: 1.0 |BPG: 0.0 |FG%: 20.8% |3P%: 18.2% |FT%: 84.6%
  • Overview: Jazz leading scorer in their first game, but suffered a Torn Hamstring which might force him to miss the beginning of the regular season. He only played 2 games, but showed to be a great guard, either backing up Devin Harris or playing along side him.
• George Koukoulis - Bulls
  
  • Stats: PPG: 2.7 |RPG: 1.5 |APG: 1.5 |SPG: 0.0 |BPG: 0.0 |FG%: 50.0% |3P%: 33.3% |FT%: 50.0%
  • Overview: George played steady minutes behind Ben Gordon, but with backcourt mate Derrick Rose trying to make his case for MVP early, the rookie did not have a lot of scoring opportunities. He did shoot a decent percentage with the few shots he was able to take.
• Albano Spagnoletti - Spurs
  
  • Stats: PPG: 8.2 |RPG: 2.4 |APG: 2.6 |SPG: 0.8 |BPG: 0.0 |FG%: 37.2% |3P%: 60.0% |FT%: 54.5%
  • Overview: Started preseason in street close because Coach Pop wanted to take a better look at the glut of SFs they drafted. After sitting out the first 2 games, Spagnoletti eventually got some burn behind Parker and then had a breakout game after Parker injured his back early in the game against the LA Clippers. In 43 minutes he scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists...however he missed the shot at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Good game, but maybe next time...
• Vince Sleepy "Money" - Sixers
  
  • Stats: PPG: 1.9 |RPG: 2.7 |APG: 0.4 |SPG: 0.1 |BPG: 0.4 |FG%: 19.2% |3P%: 0.0% |FT%: 30.0%
  • Overview: "Money" was anything but that in preseason as he shot horribly from the field. The Sixers also decided to go with a Speights at the center position more than Hawes or Sleepy.
• Zee Otoo - Wizards - z02
  
  • Stats: PPG: 1.0 |RPG: 1.6 |APG: 0.1 |SPG: 0.0 |BPG: 0.1 |FG%: 21.4% |3P%: 0.0% |FT%: 33.3%
  • Overview: When Zee was on the floor, he played fairly well for the Wizards, he was just not on the floor a lot. Wizard's offseason acquisition Wilson Chandler had a great preseason and took up most of the minutes at SF. If Chandler continues his strong play, the amount of playing time the rookie will get might be very slim. UPDATE: Wilson Chandler has been reported to have suffered a sprained wrist before the start of the season. Chandler can still play, but more minutes might be able to Zee while he heels.
• Justin Jones - Nuggets
  
  • Stats: PPG: 4.1 |RPG: 1.7 |APG: 0.3 |SPG: 0.0 |BPG: 0.3 |FG%: 33.3% |3P%: 36.4% |FT%: 63.6%
  • Overview: The PF situation in Denver is very confusing as rookie Jones and Thompkins both struggled to find minutes behind Jason Maxiell. Maxiell looks to be on his way out in Denver, but is getting the playing time to help increase his trade value, however it is hurting the opportunities of their rookie PFs. UPDATE: The Nuggets are looking to move Maxiell, which might mean more playing time to the rookies.
• Marko Jenjic - Bulls
  
  • Stats: PPG: 3.2 |RPG: 1.0 |APG: 0.7 |SPG: 0.0 |BPG: 0.2 |FG%: 35.3% |3P%: 42.9% |FT%: 50.0%
  • Overview: The SF situation is much looser in Chicago as Jenjic seemed to have won the battle against fellow second rounder DJ Kennedy. Jenjic seemed to struggled on his shot, but made up for it by a better percentage shooting from deep.

Clippers Overview
Preseason Results:


Recap: Right from the Clippers very first game, Andre Iguodala showed that he is clearly the perfect fit for this young team, as his combination of scoring and athleticism combined with sure ball handling and passing allowed him to be the Clippers "do-it-all" player. Throughout the preseason, Iggy filled the stat sheet in almost every category, while allowing the Clippers stars Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin still be the focal point of the team. Baron Davis was also in incredible shape, playing tough defense, throwing alley-oops left and right, and even a break-away slam dunk or two. Rookie JaJuan Johnson showed some great promise, but still looks like he needs some more seasoning before any major playing time. Ricky Davis took a while to get shake the rust off, but he did show to have something left in the tank in limited minutes, scoring in double figures in most of the games he was able to get steady minutes. The Clippers did sustain some injures, but there were only minor and did not keep anyone off the court. Kris Humpheries had the flu and Chuck Hayes tweaked in ankle, neither of them are expected to miss the beginning of the regular season. After dominating in the first two games, the Clippers decide to play their bench a lot more the rest of the way. They lost 3 of the last 4 games, with 2 of them being decided by a single basket. They were tough on the bench, but it was a great experience for them and its only preseason. Now it's time for the season to start!

Pressbook:

[KidJustin]

Contest: #3 Preseason Contest

Stats for Preseason:
Leaders of Preseason
[b]Points: Blake Griffin 16.0
Rebounds: Al-Farouq Aminu 5.8
Assists: Eric Bledsoe 8.5
Steals: Baron Davis 2.3
Blocks: DeAndre Jordan 1.2
3 Pointers Made (Total): Eric Gordon 14
Free Throws Made (Total): Eric Gordon 19

Standings
Record for Preseason(3 Points): 3-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Pistons: W
vs Hawks: W
vs Raptors: L
vs Hornets: L
@ Spurs: W
@ Mavericks (back-to-back): L

Scoring:
(Agent - [Score] - Points Awarded)
WINNER: Grand Theft 2K11 : DUB Edition - [13] - 13
mpac - [12] - 6
dare - [11] - 6
Badger - [11] - 6
George7 - [10] - 5
Thierry • - [10] - 5
ChiTownOwns - [10] - 5
Justine. - [9] - 5
Valdis - [9] - 5
Ch4os - [9] - 5
z02 - [8] - 4
Axel. - [8] - 4
Ŀąŗvæ ™ - [7] - 4
Dmastawwe - [4] - 2

Standings by Agent:
NBA
(73) Grand Theft 2K11 : DUB Edition [131] [20]
(69) George7 [123] [8]
(68) Thierry • [141] [5]
(66) Valdis [90] [18]
(66) Justine. [75] [5]
(66) z02 [47] [14]
(60) Ch4os [49] [6]


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Draftees
(1) mpac [92]
(2) dare [91]
(3) puttincomputers [82]
(T-4) Axel. [46]
(T-4) Cruzerr [46]
(6) Badger [34]
(7) Derrick Williams [4]
(8) Ŀąŗvæ ™ [4]

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(1) ChiTownOwns [6]
(2) Dmastawwe [2]
(3) Derrick-Lawson [1]

[KidJustin]

Contest: #4 Monthly Contest - November

Prediction the following stats for the month of November:

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[u]Leaders of Novemeber[/u]
[i](1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)[/i]
[b]Points:[/b]
[b]Rebounds:[/b]
[b]Assists:[/b]
[b]Steals:[/b]
[b]Blocks:[/b]
[b]3 Pointers Made (Total):[/b]
[b]Free Throws Made (Total):[/b]

[u]Standings[/u]
[b]Record for Preseason[/b][i](3 Points)[/i]:

[u]Win-Loss Results[/u]
[i](1 Point for each correct result)[/i]
[b]@ Suns:[/b]
[b]vs Bucks:[/b]
[b]@ Cavaliers:[/b]
[b]@ Knicks:[/b]
[b]@ Bulls (back-to-back):[/b]
[b]vs Nets:[/b]
[b]vs Rockets:[/b]
[b]vs Raptors:[/b]
[b]vs Suns:[/b]
[b]vs Pistons (back-to-back):[/b]


Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner will receive Points per correct prediction (Points awarded stated above), the rest will receive HALF of the points awarded
Length of Contest: Open until: Cavaliers Game
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: Games with "(back-to-back)" mean that that is the second game of a back-to-back, and NOT two games. It is mainly there to make sure Agents understand that since it is the second game of a back-to-back, my players might be more tired or their performance might be effected for any other reason.

Good luck!

[kibaxx7]

24-6-6 is huge, but I needed 30 shots to do it Keep it up KJ!

[KidJustin]

Chapter VIII: Fellowpino?

Playa Vista, CA - KidJustin's office

KidJustin with the files on his desk while he does research on his computer.

KJ, "It says here that Troy is Magic Johnson's assistant..."

KJ, "I can see why Magic might have a grudge, but how would Thierry and his team even know about that meeting?"

KJ, "And George....he's been acting a little weird lately, but really? Why?"

KJ, "And this other guy...I can't even find him on google. Man, maybe Thierry is just messing with me!"

Suddenly DTS bursts into the office.

DTS, "You really know how to cut it close huh?"

KJ, "Huh?"

DTS, "We are only $5k under the salary cap...I guess I have to thank you for following my orders."

KJ, "Well you better thank Nick, we weren't able to give him a better contract because of you..."

DTS, "Who's Nick?"

KJ, "Nick Young? Our 6th man? Scorer off the bench? Backs up Gordon?"

DTS, "uhhh....sure. Anyways I got a new task for you."

KJ, "What's up?"

DTS, "I want you to find out more about that new co-GM the Lakers just hired. I want to make sure he's not plotting to take away my Blakie-Poo."

KJ, "uh? What hire? Who?"

DTS, "Ahh, I forgot his name. Here is the paper."

KJ reads the report about a 21 year old Filipino named Raymond Martin being hired by the Lakers

DTS, "Yea that guy...since you guys speak the same E-Wok language I thought you would be able to communicate. Plus you can see him at Staples Center and I wont have to pay for travel."

KJ just glares at DTS but is too focused on reading the report, "Just go and I will handle this..."

DTS leaves the office.

KJ puts the paper down on his desk next to the files from Thierry.

KJ, "Hello, Raymond Martin...now I've found you."

KJ picks up the file of the unknown person, he opens it up and begins to read the profile which is titled "Raymond Martin"

KJ, "Now to do some investigating..."

[..]

Now it is your turn to decide the path of this story, it is time to Clipper Your Own Adventure! What should KidJustin do next?

Please Vote (by Posting):
Option A) Call Thierry and ask for help

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Option A) Call Thierry and ask for help

OR

Option B) Call Raymond Martin, introduce himself and welcome him to the NBA

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Option B) Call Raymond Martin, introduce himself and welcome him to the NBA

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[Warlock95]

Option B) Call Raymond Martin, introduce himself and welcome him to the NBA.

Leaders of November
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin 26.4
Rebounds: Griffin 9.2
Assists: Bledsoe 8.0
Steals: Baron 2.5
Blocks: Deandre 1.7
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon 18
Free Throws Made (Total): Gordon 27

Standings
Record for November (3 Points): 7-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: L
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: L
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): W

[dare]

Option A) Call Thierry and ask for help, I ain't answering any of your call KJ got no time besides my main man Kobe already welcomed me.

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Leaders of Novemeber
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin 25.5
Rebounds: Griffin 9.5
Assists: Bledsoe 7.5
Steals: Davis 2.2
Blocks: Jordan 1.9
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon 34
Free Throws Made (Total): Gordon 25

Standings
Record for Preseason(3 Points): 9-1

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: W
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: W
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): W

[mpac]

Option B) Call Raymond Martin, introduce himself and welcome him to the NBA

Leaders of Novemeber
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin 25.1
Rebounds: Griffin 12.5
Assists: Davis 6.7
Steals: Gordon 2.1
Blocks: Jordan 1.8
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon 29
Free Throws Made (Total): Gordon 36

Standings
Record for Preseason(3 Points): 8-2

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: L
@ Bulls (back-to-back): W
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: L
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): W

[George7]

Option A) Call Thierry and ask for help

Leaders of Novemeber
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Blake Griffin 25.3
Rebounds:DeAndre Jordan 9.7
Assists:Baron Davis 8.2
Steals:Baron Davis 2.3
Blocks:DeAndre Jordan 2.4
3 Pointers Made (Total): Eric Gordon 24
Free Throws Made (Total): Eric Gordon 32

Standings
Record for November(3 Points):7-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns:L
vs Bucks:W
@ Cavaliers:W
@ Knicks:L
@ Bulls (back-to-back):L L L L!!!!!
vs Nets:W
vs Rockets: W
vs Raptors:W
vs Suns:W
vs Pistons (back-to-back):W

[KidJustin]

dare, haha we'll see

mpac, 3 point and free throw are totals not averages

George7, so if i get a W against the Bulls u will get -4 points because u put 4 L's haha just kidding
...let's see if ur cousin even gets off the bench

[George7]

KidJustin, Can you PM me the Bulls' roster plz? I consider making some strong moves...

[KidJustin]

all rosters for all teams will be posted next

[KidJustin]

2011-2012 TEAM PREVIEWS
EASTERN CONFERENCE


Atlanta Hawks

Players Retained

• F|#5|Josh Smith
• G|#2|Joe Johnson
• C|#15|Al Horford
• G|#0|Jeff Teague
• G|#6|Kirk Hinrich
• F|#24|Marvin Williams
• G|#55|Jordan Crawford
• G|#19|Pape Sy
• C|#27|Zaza Pachulia

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#25|Damian Saunders (No. 57)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#11|Jamal Crawford (re-signed)
• G|#18|Rafer Alston (re-signed)
• F|#8|Antoine Walker (from Suns)

Players Lost
Waived:

• F|#3|Damien Wilkins
• C|#36|Etan Thomas
• F|#12|Josh Powell
• C|#34|Jason Collins

Head Coach: Larry Drew
2010-11 Record: 38-20, Eliminted 2nd Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 33-25, Eliminated 1st Round

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Boston Celtics

Players Retained

• G|#9|Rajon Rondo
• F|#5|Kevin Garnett
• G|#34|Paul Pierce
• C|#20|Ray Allen
• G|#0|Avery Bradley
• F|#43|Linas Kleiza
• C|#86|Semih Erden

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#28|Jonas Valaciunas (No. 28)
• F|#30|Kenneth Faried (No. 30)
• G|#7|LaceDarius Dunn (No. 34)
• F|#11|Willie Reed (No. 37)
• F|#4|Gary Flowers (No. 59)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#8|Jeff Green (re-signed)
• G|#12|Von Wafer (re-signed)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#11|Glen Davis (to Nets)
• G|#13|Delonte West (to Suns)

Waived:

• F|#77|Sasha Pavlovic
• F|#30|Troy Murphy
• C|#4|Nenad Krstic
• G|#45|Carlos Arroyo

Retired:

• C|#36|Shaquille O'Neal

Head Coach: Doc Rivers
2010-11 Record: 40-18, NBA Champions
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 37-21, Eliminated 1st Round

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Charlotte Bobcats

Players Retained

• G|#14|D.J. Augustin
• F|#32|Boris Diaw
• F|#12|Tyrus Thomas
• G|#15|Gerald Henderson
• G|#11|Sherron Collins
• C|#7|Desagana Diop

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#2|Brandon Knight (No. 12)
• C|#34|Keith Benson (No. 39)
• G|#1|Iman Shumpert (No. 40)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#4|Derrick Brown (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• G|#31|Ron Artest (from Bucks)
• G|#25|Mo Williams (from Kings)
• C|#3|Ben Wallace (from Clippers)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• G|#1|Stephen Jackson (to Bucks)
• G|#2|Shuan Livingston (to Bucks)

Waived:

• G|#33|Matt Carroll
• F|#21|Eduardo Najera
• C|#10|Joel Przybilla
• F|#5|Dominic McGuire
• F|#44|Dante Cunningham
• C|#54|Kwame Brown
• G|#42|Morris Peterson

Head Coach: Larry Brown
2010-11 Record: 23-35, Did not make playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 20-38, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Chicago Bulls

Players Retained

• G|#1|Derrick Rose
• F|#5|Carlos Boozer
• C|#13|Joakim Noah
• G|#7|Ben Gordon
• F|#22|Taj Gibson
• C|#11|Greg Monroe
• F|#16|James Johnson
• G|#32|C.J. Watson
• C|#3|Omer Asik

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#12|George Koukoulis (No. 7)
• F|#0|DJ Kennedy (No. 36)*
• F|#25|Marko Jenjic (No. 52)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#2|Tracy McGrady (to Knicks)

Via Trade:

• G|#26|Kyle Korver (to Wizards)

Waived:

• F|#24|Jarvis Hayes
• F|#20|Cartier Martin
• F|#9|Chris Wilcox

Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
2010-11 Record: 34-24, Eliminated 2nd Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 31-27, Eliminated ECF

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Cleveland Cavaliers

Players Retained

• C|#17|Anderson Varejao
• G|#3|Ramon Sessions
• F|#4|Antawn Jamison
• G|#19|Beno Udrih
• G|#0|Randy Foye
• G|#1|Daniel Gibson
• F|#12|Joey Graham
• F|#24|Samardo Samuels
• F|#8|Christian Eyenga

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#15|Kyrie Irving (No. 1)
• F|#2|Kawhi Leonard (No. 31)

Via Free Agency:

• C|#55|Hamady Ndiaye (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#32|Ed Davis (from Raptors)
• F|#18|Omri Casspi (from Kings)
• F|#22|James Jones (from Kings)
• C|#31|Alexis Ajinca (from Raptors)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• F|#21|J.J. Hickson (to Kings)
• F|#44|Luke Harangody (to Raptors)

Waived:

• G|#18|Anthony Parker
• G|#33|Alonzo Gee
• C|#5|Ryan Hollins

Head Coach: Byron Scott
2010-11 Record: 21-37, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 31-27, Eliminated 2nd Round

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Detroit Pistons

Players Retained

• F|#9|Loul Deng
• C|#35|Chris Kaman
• F|#31|Charlie Villanueva
• G|#32|Rip Hamilton
• G|#12|Will Bynum
• F|#5|Austin Daye
• G|#23|Terrico White

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#7|Nolan Smith (No. 16)
• G|#1|Jordan Hamilton (No. 19)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#3|Marcus Thornton (from Hornets)
• F|#24|Carl Landry (from Wizards)
• C|#45|Kurt Thomas (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#19|Ersan Ilyasova (from Pacers)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#3|Rodney Stuckey (to Nets)
• F|#33|Jonas Jerebko (to Bucks)

Via Trade:

• F|#7|Al Harrington (to Pacers)
• G|#10|Ronnie Brewer (to Jazz)

Waived:

• C|#36|DuJuan Summers
• F|#44|Brian Scalabrine
• C|#34|Jarron Collins

Head Coach: John Kuester
2010-11 Record: 26-32, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 25-33, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Indiana Pacers

Players Retained

• F|#33|Danny Granger
• C|#55|Roy Hibbert
• G|#2|Darren Collison
• F|#24|Paul George
• F|#41|James Posey
• G|#12|A.J. Price
• F|#50|Tyler Hansbrough
• G|#6|Lance Stephenson

Players Added
Via Free Agency:

• G|#5|T.J. Ford (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#7|Al Harrington (from Pistons)
• G|#3|George Hill (from Spurs)
• C|#13|Darko Milicic (from Timberwolves)
• F|#8|Ryan Gomes (from Timberwolves)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• F|#7|Ersan Ilyasova (to Pistons)
• G|#25|Brandon Rush (to Pacers)

Waived:

• G|#17|Mike Dunleavy
• F|#32|Josh McRoberts
• C|#10|Jeff Foster
• F|#44|Solomon Jones

Head Coach: Jim O'Brien
2010-11 Record: 29-29, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 28-30, Eliminated 1st Round

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Miami Heat

Players Retained

• F|#6|LeBron James
• G|#3|Dwyane Wade
• F|#1|Chris Bosh
• G|#13|Mike Miller
• F|#40|Udonis Haslem
• C|#11|Zydrunas Ilgauskas
• C|#50|Joel Anthony
• C|#45|Dexter Pittman
• F|#20|Donte Greene

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#32|Jimmer Fredette (No. 29)
• G|#10|Tyshawn Taylor (No. 60)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#15|Mario Chalmers (re-signed)

Players Lost
Waived:

• G|#00|Mike Bibby
• F|#44|Darnell Jackson
• C|#21|Jamaal Magloire

Retired:

• C|#25|Eric Dampier
• PF|#5|Juwan Howard

Head Coach: Eric Spoelstra
2010-11 Record: 43-15, Eliminated ECF
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 43-15, Eliminated NBA Finals

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Milwaukee Bucks

Players Retained

• C|#6|Andrew Bogut
• G|#3|Brandon Jennings
• F|#10|Carlos Delfino
• F|#8|Larry Sanders
• G|#23|Dahntay Jones
• G|#55|Keyon Dooling

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#11|Donatas Motiejunas (No. 8)
• F|#24|Jan Vesely (No. 10)*

Via Free Agency:

• F|#11|Jonas Jerebko (from Pistons)
• G|#17|Chris Douglas-Roberts (re-signed)
• F|#12|Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• G|#0|Stephen Jackson (from Bobcats)
• G|#13|Shuan Livingston (from Bobcats)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#34|Antonio McDyess (to Hornets)

Via Trade:

• F|#31|Ron Artest (to Bobcats)
• G|#15|John Salmons (to Kings)

Waived:

• F|#40|Jon Brockman
• G|#11|Earl Boykins
• C|#43|Chris Johnson
• G|#22|Michael Redd

Head Coach: Scott Skiles
2010-11 Record: 22-36, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 21-37, Did Not Make Playoffs

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New Jersey Nets

Players Retained

• G|#8|Deron Williams
• C|#11|Brook Lopez
• G|#22|Anthony Morrow
• F|#21|Travis Outlaw
• F|#10|Damian James
• G|#2|Jordan Farmar
• C|#21|Johan Petro
• F|#26|Stephen Graham

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#15|Durrell Summers (No. 35)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#13|Rodney Stuckey (from Pistons)
• G|#5|J.R. Smith (from Nuggets)
• F|#0|Glen Davis (from Celtics)
• F|#6|Kenyon Martin (from Nuggets)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#43|Kris Humphries (to Clippers)

Waived:

• G|#10|Sasha Vujacic
• G|#18|Ben Uzoh
• F|#34|Brandan Wright
• C|#50|Dan Gadzuric
• G|#13|Quinton Ross

Head Coach: Avery Johnson
2010-11 Record: 21-37, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 24-34, Did Not Make Playoffs

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New York Knicks

Players Retained

• F|#7|Carmelo Anthony
• F|#1|Amar'e Stoudemire
• G|#6|Landry Fields
• G|#23|Toney Douglas
• C|#14|Ronny Turiaf
• F|#32|Renaldo Balkman
• G|#3|Andy Rautins

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#5|Justin Hurtt (No. 46)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#4|Chauncey Billups (re-signed)
• G|#2|Kelenna Azubuike (from Nuggets)
• F|#9|Matt Barnes (from Lakers)
• G|#3|Tracy McGrady (from Bulls)
• G|#8|Marco Belinelli (from Hornets) (injured)
• F|#44|Tiny Gallon
• C|#31|Chris Hunter

Players Lost
Waived:

• F|#3|Shawne Williams
• C|#13|Shelden Williams
• F|#9|Jared Jeffries
• C|#31|Hilton Armstrong
• C|#35|Brian Zoubek
• G|#25|Anthony Carter
• G|#18|Roger Mason (injured)

Head Coach: Mike D'Antoni
2010-11 Record: 30-28, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 37-21, Eliminated 2nd Round

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Orlando Magic

Players Retained

• C|#12|Dwight Howard
• G|#14|Jameer Nelson
• F|#15|Hedo Turkoglu
• F|#30|Brandon Bass
• G|#1|Gilbert Arenas
• G|#7|J.J. Redick
• C|#21|Daniel Orton
• F|#33|Ryan Anderson
• F|#3|Earl Clark
• G|#25|Chris Duhon

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#22|Tyler Honeycutt (No. 22)
• F|#11|Wesley Witherspoon (No. 53)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#23|Jason Richardson (re-signed)

Players Lost
Waived:

• F|#13|Al Thornton
• C|#35|Malik Allen

Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy
2010-11 Record: 34-24, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 27-31, Eliminated 1st Round

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Philadelphia Sixers

Players Retained

• G|#11|Jrue Holiday
• G|#12|Evan Turner
• F|#42|Elton Brand
• F|#16|Marreese Speights
• F|#5|Andres Nocioni
• F|#33|Craig Brackins
• G|#20|Jodie Meeks

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#40|Harrison Barnes (No. 3)
• C|#22|Vince Sleepy (No. 26)*

Via Free Agency:

• G|#3|Sebastian Telfair (re-signed)
• C|#00|Spencers Hawes (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#45|Rasual Butler (from Clippers)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#21|Thaddeus Young (to Nuggets)

Via Trade:

• G|#9|Andre Iguodala (to Clippers)

Waived:

• F|#25|Darius Songaila
• C|#4|Tony Battie
• F|#72|Jason Kapaono

Head Coach: Jake Francis
2010-11 Record: 17-41, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 18-40, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Toronto Raptors

Players Retained

• C|#7|Andrea Bargnani
• G|#10|DeMar DeRozan
• F|#15|Amir Johnson
• G|#5|Jerryd Bayless
• G|#8|Jose Calderon
• C|#6|Jermaine O'Neal
• G|#20|Leandro Barbosa
• C|#33|Brendan Haywood
• C|#51|Solomon Alabi

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#23|Derrick Williams (No. 2)
• F|#3|Terrence Jones (No. 5)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#14|Julian Wright (re-signed)
• F|#9|Joey Dorsey (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#44|Luke Harangody (from Cavaliers)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• F|#32|Ed Davis (to Cavaliers)
• C|#42|Alexis Ajinca (to Cavaliers)

Waived:

• G|#92|Deshawn Stevenson
• F|#30|Reggie Evans
• F|#23|Marquis Blakely

Head Coach: Brad Anderson
2010-11 Record: 15-43, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 20-38, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Washington Wizards

Players Retained

• G|#2|John Wall
• C|#7|Andray Blatche
• C|#34|JaVale McGee
• G|#6|Manny Harris
• G|#18|Sergio Rodriguez
• C|#13|Kevin Seraphin
• C|#23|Quentin Richardson
• F|#21|Bill Walker

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#77|Zee Otoo (No. 27)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#50|Zach Randolph (from Grizzlies)
• F|#22|Wilson Chandler (from Clippers)

Via Trade:

• G|#26|Kyle Korver (from Bulls)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#3|Allen Iverson (to Lakers)
• F|#32|Carl Landry (to Pistons)
• C|#15|Samuel Dalembert (to Hornets)

Waived:

• F|#31|Yi Jianlian
• G|#8|Keith Bogans
• F|#6|Maurice Evans
• F|#5|Josh Howard

Head Coach: Flip Saunders
2010-11 Record: 22-36, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 16-42, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Dallas Mavericks

Players Retained

• F|#41|Dirk Nowitzki
• G|#31|Jason Terry
• F|#0|Shawn Marion
• F|#13|Corey Brewer
• G|#3|Rodrigue Beaubois
• C|#28|Ian Mahinmi
• F|#21|Dominique Jones

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#21|Marcus Morris (No. 24)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#4|Caron Butler (re-signed)
• C|#6|Tyson Chandler (re-signed)
• G|#25|Vince Carter (from Suns)

Via Trade:

• G|#5|Rudy Fernandez (from TrailBlazers)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#16|Peja Stojakovic (to Clippers)

Waived:

• G|#24|Sonny Weems
• G|#11|J.J. Barea
• G|#1|Sundiata Gaines
• F|#35|Brian Cardinal

Retired:

• G|#2|Jason Kidd

Head Coach: Rick Carlisle
2010-11 Record: 35-25, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 35-23, Eliminated 1st Round

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Denver Nuggets

Players Retained

• G|#20|Raymond Felton
• C|#31|Nenê
• F|#8|Danilo Gallinari
• G|#3|Ty Lawson
• C|#11|Chris Adnersen
• F|#54|Jason Maxiell
• C|#25|Timofey Mozgov

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#34|Trey Thompkins (No. 14)
• G|#1|Travis Leslie (No. 17)
• F|#6|Justin Jones (No. 23)
• G|#5|Maalik Wayns (No. 41)
• F|#24|Lavoy Allen (No. 47)
• F|#12|Nikola Mirotic (No. 56)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#21|Thaddeus Young (from Sixers)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#4|Kenyon Martin (to Nets)
• G|#5|J.R. Smith (to Nets)
• G|#7|Kelenna Azubuike (to Knicks)
• G|#6|Arron Afflalo (to Warriors)
• F|#22|Tayshuan Prince (to Warriors)

Waived:

• F|#0|Gary Forbes
• G|#17|Mike Taylor
• C|#34|Melvin Ely

Head Coach: Kevin Sampson
2010-11 Record: 30-28, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 24-34, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Golden State Warriors

Players Retained

• G|#8|Monta Ellis
• G|#30|Stephen Curry
• F|#10|David Lee
• F|#1|Dorell Wright
• C|#15|Andris Biedrins
• F|#20|Ekpe Udoh
• F|#19|Louis Amundson
• G|#7|Jeremy Lin

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#5|Perry Jones (No. 4)
• F|#32|Kris Joseph (No. 33)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#6|Arron Afflalo (from Nuggets}
• F|#22|Tayshuan Prince (to Warriors)

Players Lost
Waived:

• G|#34|Charlie Bell
• F|#55|Reggie Williams
• G|#2|Acie Law
• F|#17|Eric Boateng
• F|#77|Vladimir Radmanovic

Head Coach:
2010-11 Record: 19-39, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 27-31, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Houston Rockets

Players Retained

• G|#12|Kevin Martin
• F|#4|Luis Scola
• G|#7|Kyle Lowry
• F|#1|Terrance Williams
• F|#54|Patrick Patterson
• F|#10|Chase Budinger
• F|#27|Jordan Hill
• G|#5|Courtney Lee

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#15|Kemba Walker (No. 13)
• F|#9|Mindaugas Kuzminskas (No. 45)

Via Free Agency:

• C|#11|Yao Ming (re-signed)
• F|#31|Shane Battier (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• G|#17|Jonny Flynn (from Timberwolves)
• G|#19|Wayne Ellington (from Timberwolves)
• F|#43|Brian Cook (from Timberwolves)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• C|#44|Chuck Hayes (to Clippers)

Via Trade:

• C|#52|Brad Miller (to Timberwolves)

Waived:

• G|#13|Ishmael Smith
• G|#8|Earl Watson

Head Coach: Nathan Delk
2010-11 Record: 19-39, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 33-25, Eliminated 2nd Round

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Los Angeles Clippers

Players Retained

• F|#32|Blake Griffin
• G|#10|Eric Gordon
• G|#5|Baron Davis
• G|#12|Eric Bledsoe
• F|#3|Al-Farouq Aminu
• G|#13|Willie Warren

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#25|JaJuan Johnson (No. 32)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#44|Chuck Hayes (from Rockets)
• C|#43|Kris Humphries (from Nets)
• F|#16|Peja Stojakovic (from Mavericks)
• C|#9|DeAndre Jordan (re-signed)
• G|#31|Ricky Davis
• G|#1|Nick Young (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• F|#4|Andre Iggoudala (from Sixers)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#21|Wilson Chandler (to Wizards)

Via Trade:

• C|#6|Ben Wallace (to Bobcats)
• F|#45|Rasual Butler (to Sixers)

Waived:

• F|#1|Craig Smith
• F|#50|Ike Diogu
• C|#33|Eddy Curry

Head Coach: Vinny Del Negro
2010-11 Record: 37-21, Eliminated 2nd Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 33-25, Eliminated 1st Round

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Los Angeles Lakers

Players Retained

• G|#24|Kobe Bryant
• F|#16|Pau Gasol
• C|#17|Andrew Bynum
• F|#7|Lamar Odom
• F|#4|Richard Jefferson
• F|#45|Derrick Caracter
• F|#3|Devin Ebanks
• G|#2|Derek Fisher
• G|#5|Steve Blake

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#23|Josh Selby (No. 21)
• G|#0|Jacob Pullen (No. 51)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#21|Andre Miller (from TrailBlazers)
• G|#1|Allen Iverson (from Wizards)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#12|Shannon Brown (to Hornets)
• F|#9|Matt Barnes (to Knicks)

Waived:

• C|#50|Theo Ratliff

Retired:

• C|#1|Joe Smith

Head Coach: Phil Jackson
2010-11 Record: 33-25, Eliminated 2nd Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 32-26, Eliminated 1st Round

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Memphis Grizzlies

Players Retained

• F|#22|Rudy Gay
• G|#32|O.J. Mayo
• G|#11|Mike Conley
• F|#4|Sam Young
• F|#00|Darrell Arthur
• G|#13|Xavier Henry
• G|#9|Tony Allen
• G|#21|Greivis Vasquez
• C|#41|Kosta Koufos

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#34|Jared Sullinger (No. 34)
• G|#1|Malcom Lee (No. 42)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#33|Marc Gasol (re-signed)
• F|#2|Lazar Hayward (re-signed)
• C|#15|Hamed Haddadi (re-signed)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#50|Zach Randolph (to Wizards)

Waived:

• F|#7|Leon Powe
• G|#3|Jason Williams
• F|#1|DeMarre Carroll

Head Coach: Jordan Wagner
2010-11 Record: 27-31, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 33-25, Eliminated WCF

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Players Retained

• F|#42|Kevin Love
• F|#8|Michael Beasley
• G|#4|Wesley Johnson
• G|#23|Louis Williams
• F|#15|Anthony Randolph
• F|#5|Martell Webster
• C|#34|Hasheem Thabeet
• C|#14|Nikola Pekovic
• G|#11|Jarrett Jack

Players Added
Via Draft:

• C|#0|Enes Kanter (No. 9)
• F|#30|Chris Singleton (No. 20)*
• G|#1|Kalin Lucas (No. 55)

Via Draft (2009):

• G|#9|Ricky Rubio (No. 5)

Via Trade:

• C|#52|Brad Miller (from Rockets)
• G|#25|Brandon Rush (from Pacers)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• G|#10|Jonny Flynn (to Rockets)
• G|#19|Wayne Ellington (to Rockets)
• F|#6|Brian Cook (to Rockets)
• C|#31|Darko Milicic (to Pacers)
• F|#7|Ryan Gomes (to Pacers)

Waived:

• F|#3|Luke Walton

Head Coach: Jerry Sloan
2010-11 Record: 23-35, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 27-31, Did Not Make Playoffs

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New Orleans Hornets

Players Retained

• G|#3|Chris Paul
• C|#50|Emeka Okafor
• F|#30|David West
• F|#1|Trevor Ariza
• F|#20|Quincy Pondexter
• G|#12|Luke Ridnour

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#44|William Buford (No. 25)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#33|Willie Green (re-signed)
• G|#15|Marcus Banks (re-signed)
• G|#6|Shannon Brown (from Lakers)
• F|#47|Andrei Kirilenko (from Jazz)
• C|#10|Samuel Dalembert (from Wizards)
• F|#34|Antonio McDyess (from Bucks)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#5|Marcus Thornton (to Pistons)
• G|#8|Marco Belinelli (to Knicks) (injured)

Waived:

• C|#11|David Andersen
• C|#34|Aaron Gray
• F|#14|Jason Smith
• C|#28|D.J. Mbenga
• F|#24|Stanley Robinson

Head Coach: Monty Williams
2010-11 Record: 37-21, Eliminted WCF
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 26-32, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Players Retained

• F|#35|Kevin Durant
• G|#0|Russell Westbrook
• F|#9|Serge Ibaka
• G|#13|James Harden
• F|#5|Kendrick Perkins
• G|#3|Nate Robinson
• F|#2|Thabo Sefolosha
• C|#45|Cole Aldrich
• G|#6|Eric Maynor
• F|#4|Nick Collison
• F|#3|D.J. White
• F|#23|Byron Mullens

Players Added
Via Draft:

• F|#33|Chris Wright (No. 58)

Via Free Agency:

• F|#32|Joe Alexander (re-signed)

Players Lost
Waived:

• C|#8|Nazr Mohammed
• F|#33|Mike Harris
• G|#14|Dequan Cook
• G|#7|Royal Ivey

Head Coach: Scott Brooks
2010-11 Record: 40-18, Eliminated NBA Finals
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 37-21, NBA Champions

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Phoenix Suns

Players Retained

• G|#13|Steve Nash
• C|#30|Mehmet Okur
• G|#2|Goran Dragic
• F|#3|Jared Dudley
• C|#15|Robin Lopez
• C|#4|Marcin Gortat
• F|#31|Gani Lawal
• F|#8|Channing Frye
• F|#21|Hakim Warrick
• C|#20|Garret Siler

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#32|Jon Diebler (No. 49)

Via Free Agency:

• G|#0|Aaron Brooks (re-signed)
• G|#14|Delonte West (from Celtics)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#25|Vince Carter (to Mavericks)
• F|#40|Antoine Walker (to Hawks)

Waived:

• G|#10|Patrick Beverley
• G|#22|Zabian Dowell

Retired:

• F|#33|Grant Hill

Head Coach: Alvin Gentry
2010-11 Record: 32-26, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
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2011-12 Predicted Record: 28-30, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Portland TrailBlazers

Players Retained

• G|#3|Gerald Wallace
• F|#12|LaMarcus Aldridge
• G|#7|Brandon Roy
• G|#2|Wesley Matthews
• F|#88|Nicolas Batum
• C|#23|Marcus Camby
• G|#9|Elliot Williams
• G|#1|Armon Johnson
• F|#11|Luke Babbitt

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#8|Shelvin Mack (No. 43)
• G|#4|Chris Wright (No. 54)

Via Free Agency:

• C|#52|Greg Oden (re-signed)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• G|#24|Andre Miller (to Lakers)

Via Trade:

• G|#5|Rudy Fernandez (to Mavericks)

Waived:

• G|#8|Patrick Mills
• F|#31|Jeff Pendergraph

Retired:

• C|#4|Sean Marks

Head Coach: Nate McMillan
2010-11 Record: 28-30, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
| | | |
2011-12 Predicted Record: 37-21, Eliminated 2nd Round

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Sacramento Kings

Players Retained

• G|#13|Tyreke Evans
• C|#15|DeMarcus Cousins
• F|#35|Rashard Lewis
• F|#34|Jason Thompson
• F|#32|Francisco Garcia
• F|#17|Trevor Booker
• G|#8|Jermaine Taylor
• G|#5|Pooh Jeter
• G|#55|Eddie House
• C|#33|Hassan Whiteside

Players Added
Via Free Agency:

• G|#4|Marquis Daniels (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• G|#7|John Salmons (from Bucks)
• F|#21|JJ Hickson (from Cavaliers)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• G|#25|Mo Williams (to Bobcats)
• F|#18|Omri Casspi (to Cavaliers)
• F|#22|James Jones (to Cavaliers)

Waived:

• G|#9|Luther Head
• F|#3|Jamario Moon

Head Coach: Edmund Rodgers
2010-11 Record: 22-36, Did Not Make Playoffs
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
| | | |
2011-12 Predicted Record: 27-31, Did Not Make Playoffs

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San Antonio Spurs

Players Retained

• G|#20|Manu Ginobili
• C|#21|Tim Duncan
• G|#9|Tony Parker
• F|#45|DeJuan Blair
• F|#5|Corey Maggette
• G|#25|James Anderson
• F|#90|Drew Gooden
• C|#22|Tiago Splitter
• C|#15|Matt Bonner
• G|#14|Gary Neal

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#7|Albano Spagnoletti (No. 15)*
• F|#12|Kyle Singler (No. 18)
• F|#31|John Henson (No. 38)
• F|#2|Chandler Parsons (No. 44)
• F|#31|Elias Harris (No. 48)

Players Lost
Via Trade:

• G|#3|George Hill (to Pacers)

Waived:

• F|#1|Da'Sean Butler
• G|#11|Chris Quinn

Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
2010-11 Record: 31-27, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
| | | |
2011-12 Predicted Record: 30-28, Did Not Make Playoffs

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Utah Jazz

Players Retained

• F|#24|Paul Millsap
• C|#25|Al Jefferson
• G|#5|Devin Harris
• F|#30|Derrick Favors
• F|#23|Josh Childress
• F|#20|Gordon Hayward
• F|#40|Jeremy Evans
• G|#19|Raja Bell

Players Added
Via Draft:

• G|#95|Jerome Barkhorn (No. 5)
• G|#10|Corey Fisher (No. 50)

Via Free Agency:

• C|#44|Kyrylo Fesenko (re-signed)

Via Trade:

• G|#9|Ronnie Brewer (from Pistons)

Players Lost
Via Free Agency:

• F|#47|Andrei Kirilenko (to Hornets)

Waived:

• G|#17|Ronnie Price
• G|#2|Mickael Peitrus
• G|#34|C.J. Miles
• C|#16|Francisco Elson

Head Coach: Lewis Battle
2010-11 Record: 32-26, Eliminated 1st Round
2011-12 Projected Lineup:
| | | |
2011-12 Predicted Record: 30-28, Eliminated 1st Round

* Acquired via Trade

[KidJustin]

And now the season can begin!

don't forget to complete the contest for the month of November

and vote for the last chapter!

[mpac]

updated my post. thanks

[KidJustin]

oh just wanted to make a note that the lineups are based on no injuries

just if anyone is curious
so as far as with injuries, at the start of the season, the changes would be
Atlanta: Kirk Hinrich starting over Jeff Teague
Boston: Semih Erden starting over Jonas Valaciunas
Cleveland: Joey Graham starting over Omri Casspi
Magic: Jameer Nelson out Hedo Turkoglu in (G.Arenas|J.Richardson|H.Turkogly|B.Bass|D.Howard)
Spurs: Albano Spagnoletti starting over Tony Parker
Jazz: Jerome Barkhorn out Josh Childress in (D.Harris|R.Brewer|J.Childress|P.Millsap|A.Jefferson)

[Axel The Great]

Leaders of Novemeber
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin - 20.4
Rebounds: Griffin - 11.2
Assists: Davis - 6.8
Steals: Iguodala - 2.4
Blocks: Jordan - 2.7
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon - 21
Free Throws Made (Total): Griffin - 38

Standings
Record for November(3 Points): 7-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: L
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: L
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): W

Option A) Call Thierry and ask for help.

Never interact with the Lakers side is my advice.

[kibaxx7]

Leaders of November
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Griffin - 20
Rebounds: Griffin - 11
Assists: Davis - 5.5
Steals: Iguodala - 2
Blocks: Jordan - 2.5
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon - 24
Free Throws Made (Total): Griffin - 33

Standings
Record for November(3 Points): 7-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: L
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: W
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: W
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): L

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Option A) Call me.

I'm starting over Tony? Wow. IMO, I would be a better 6th man

[Murat]

Leaders of November
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Andre Iguodala, 19.8
Rebounds: Blake Griffin, 10.1
Assists: Baron Davis, 7.4
Steals: Andre Iguodala, 2.1
Blocks: Blake Griffin, 2.2
3 Pointers Made (Total): Eric Gordon, 36
Free Throws Made (Total): Blake Griffin, 32

Standings
Record for November(3 Points): 9-1

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: W
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: W
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): W

[KidJustin]

I'm starting over Tony? Wow. IMO, I would be a better 6th man

since the Spurs traded George Hill, there are only 2 PG's in San Antonio. and right now TP is injured

it seems like u have the best opportunity of all the NLSCers right now..
...well until George pulls of some trade that will make his cousin start and then when Barkhorn recovers from injury he should be a starter in Utah

[KidJustin]

PHOENIX SUNS 1-1 Streak: 1L		vs.		LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 1-0 Streak: 1W
US Airways Center - Phoenix, AZ
Nov. 6, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Matchups
Steve Nash		PG	Baron Davis
Delonte West		SG	Eric Gordon
Jared Dudley		SF	Andre Iguodala
Hakim Warrick		PF	Blake Griffin
Mehmet Okur		C	DeAndre Jordan

CLIPS SHINE PAST THE SUNS



THE FACTS: With new addition Andre Iguodala the Clippers used their athleticism to full advantage, playing tough defense to force blocks, turnovers, and missed shots so that they could leak out on the break on offense for easy buckets. Baron Davis was completely in the zone picking apart the defense and finding players for the easy shot or better yet a sweat alley-oop. The Clippers did struggle from 3PT land however and it cost them as the Suns were superb from there. The Suns were able to stay in the game with their 3PT shooting alone. It was up to the Clippers defense to stop the Suns and everyone played hard, from the starters to the bench, and it all eventually payed off with their first win of the season.

THE STAT: DeAndre Jordan had a near triple-double from his strong defensive tonight going for 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 blocks

QUOTABLE: Andre Iguodala, "I had a lot of fun today. I am happy. Happy with my play, happy about our team, and happy about the win!"

HOT: Jared Dudley was unconscious from beyond the arch hitting 5 3PTers on the night and was the main catalyst in helping keep the game close

NOT: Despite the Clippers shooting a high percentage on the right, they were terrible from deep going 1 for 13 (7%)

PLAY OF THE GAME: The entire game was going back and forth, but in the final moments the Clippers were pulling away for the win after Blake Griffin tipped the ball away for Baron to bring the ball up court and throw an alley-oop to a streaking Andre Igoudala


BLUNDER OF THE GAME: Delonte West was ahead of the pack and blew the layup

INJURIES: In the third quarter Mehmet Okur landed on his back and had to leave the game with a lower back strain.


Next Game: vs Bucks


Final Score:
PHOENIX SUNS (109) - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (117)

Player of the Game:
Blake Griffin

31 Points, 9 Rebounds, 3 Assists

Pressbook






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[Ch4os]

Leaders of Novemeber
(1 Point for correct player, 2 Points for correct stat - with margin of +/- 0.6)
Points: Blake Griffin 30.1
Rebounds: DeAndre Jordan 11.0
Assists: Baron Davis 8.6
Steals: Iggy 2.3
Blocks: Jordan 3.4
3 Pointers Made (Total): Gordon 60
Free Throws Made (Total): Gordon 66

Standings
Record for November(3 Points):7-3

Win-Loss Results
(1 Point for each correct result)
@ Suns: W
vs Bucks: W
@ Cavaliers: W
@ Knicks: W
@ Bulls (back-to-back): L
vs Nets: W
vs Rockets: L
vs Raptors: W
vs Suns: W
vs Pistons (back-to-back): L