Brick By Brick | Epilogue - Retired

[megarover]

I ended up on the Kings of all places huh. Oh well.

Love and Bargs. What defensive stoppers!

[hova-]

I dunno, but somehow I don't like having Bargnani and Love on one roster. Just too similar player types. Whilst getting Love is great because of his upside and him being an true All-Star, I think you should try to get rid of Bargs for a real center. Just my few cents.

[rise]

Just trade for Kevin Durant already.

[Lamrock]

I've been on vacation but part 2 of the off season is coming soon. Will Kemba + Asik + future 2nd for D-Rose go down?

[rise]

Nah. Chicago's got to throw in an additional first.

[Valor]

I've been on vacation but part 2 of the off season is coming soon. Will Kemba + Asik + future 2nd for D-Rose go down?

................dont rob my Bulls, please

[Lamrock]

FREE AGENCY 2014

Top Restricted Free Agents:
PG John Wall (84, age 23, Wizards)
SG/SF Paul George (84, age 24, Pacers)
C DeMarcus Cousins (81, age 23, Kings)
F/C Derrick Favors (79, age 22, Jazz)
C/F Greg Monroe (78, age 24, Pistons)

Top Unrestricted Free Agent's:
SF/PF Carmelo Anthony (89, age 30)
PF/C Amar'e Stoudemire (84, age 31)
PF Paul Millsap (83, age 29)
PF/C Serge Ibaka (82, age 24)
PG Ty Lawson (78, age 26)
PF/C DeJuan Blair (74, age 25)
PG Jeff Teague (73, age 26)
PF Taj Gibson (72, age 29)
PF Elton Brand (71, age 35)
PG Patrick Mills (71, age 25)

Cap Room: $64k | Team Salary: $60.58M / $60.65M

Bobcats' Free Agency Timelime

Day 2 - Offered C M. Gortat (70, age 30) 1 yr, $4M deal
Day 4 - John Wall signs 5 yr, $78.7M extension with Wizards
Day 5 - Offered G C. Billups (67, age 37) 1 yr, $1M deal
Day 5 - Serge Ibaka to Thunder (1 yr, $495k)
Day 6 - Marcin Gortat to Heat (3 yr, $8.85M deal)
Day 6 - Offered G A. Bradley (77, age 23) full MLE (4 yr, $26M + $8 mil player option)
Day 7 - Amar'e Stoudemire to Knicks (4 yr, $64.81M deal)
Day 7 - 76ers sign F/G Gordon Hayward (3 yr, $11.8M deal)
Day 8 - Celtics match Avery Bradley offer sheet
Day 8 - Paul Millsap to Knicks (5 yr, $62.3M)
Day 9 - Offered G T. Lawson (78, age 26) full MLE (4 yr, $26.5M + $8M player option)
Day 10 - DeMarcus Cousins signs 5 yr, $76.2M extension with Kings
Day 11 - Elton Brand to Heat (2 yr, $2.66M)
Day 11 - Derrick Favors re-signs with Jazz (4 yr, $34.3M)
Day 12 - Ty Lawson to Pacers (5 yr, $50M)
Day 12 - Jordan Crawford to 76ers (1 yr, $3.2M)
Day 12 - Kings sign Nikola Mirotic (1 yr, $6.3M)
Day 13 - Spurs sign Carmelo Anthony (5 yrs, $118.76M)

Charlotte signs PG Jarrett Jack to 1 yr, $600k deal
Charlotte signs SF Elias Harris (61) to 1 yr, $602k deal
Charlotte signs SG Daequan Cook (62) to 1 yr, $495k deal
Charlotte signs C Brendan Haywood (59) to 1 yr, $495k deal

Thunder sign Jeff Teague to 5 yr, $28M deal
Lakers sign Chris Douglas-Roberts to 1 yr, $3.5M deal
Cavaliers sign Dexter Pittman to 1 yr, $2.96M deal
Knicks sign Shawn Marion to 1 yr, $495K deal
Celtics sign Jordan Hill (4 yrs, $12.2M)
Knicks sign DeJuan Blair (3 yrs, $14.6M)
Pacers sign Patrick Mills (3 yr, #11.56M)
Chicago trades Chase Budinger to Cleveland for Manny Harris
LA Clippers sign Toney Douglas to 1 yr, $2M deal
Heat sign Brandon Rush to 1 yr, $1.48M deal
Grizzlies sign Hasheem Thabeet to 1 yr, $1.4M deal
Celtics sign Darko Milicic to 1 yr, $1.4M deal
Spurs sign Josh Harrellson to $1.7M deal
Nuggets sign Shane Battier to 1 yr, $495k deal
Pistons sign Chauncey Billups to 1 yr, $930k deal
Suns sign Greg Stiemsma to 1 yr, $1.54M deal
Thunder sign Reggie Williams to 1 yr, $1.85M deal
Timberwolves sign Anderson Varejao to 1 yr, $1.6M deal

12/12 Players

Training Camp:
Bradley Beal (82 -> 83) | Athleticism
Damian Lillard (68 -> 69) | Basketball 101

2014-15 Opening Roster:

C - Nikola Pekovic (70)
PF - Kevin Love (86)
SF - Luol Deng (81)
SG - Bradley Beal (83)
PG - Kemba Walker (77)
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F/C - Andrea Bargnani (77)
F - Wilson Chandler (74)
G - Damian Lillard (69)
C - Omer Asik (69)
G - John Jenkins (67)
G - Jarrett Jack (62)
G - Daequan Cook (62)
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C - Brendan Haywood (59)
F - Elias Harris (61)
F/C - Matt Bonner (59)

[b]In D-League:[b] G Travis Nichols (52)

[benji]

I dunno, but somehow I don't like having Bargnani and Love on one roster. Just too similar player types.

I can think of one, huge, difference.

[hova-]

Let's say on offense. Rebounding is a difference indeed.

[benji]

To be fair, you can rebound pretty well with Bargs in 2K. I did five or so CAL games with him and was averaging like 14 rpg

[Lamrock]

Bargnani is one of my favorite players to use in 2K. I don't usually grab a ton of boards with him, but his height makes him a much better defender than in real life. Love's rebounding will definitely come in handy, as I believe Luol Deng was our leading rebounder last season.

[benji]

You can keep him on players, so that instantly boosts his defense.

And he actually stretches the defense. Which 2K models to the position and not the player, as some people who have played me online can attest when I put three point bombers in as center when I need a late three...

[Lamrock]

Behind Love's 37 Points, Bobcats Hold Off Hawks In Opener
Bobcats 94, Hawks 87



After a close first quarter, the Hawks blew the game wide open in the second quarter. Kevin Love had 24 of his 37 points in the first quarter alone and was unstoppable as the offensively stagnant Hawks trailed Charlotte by 18 at halftime.

Atlanta fell behind by as many as 23, but got back in the game in the third quarter when Love to the bench. The Bobcats were outscored by 19 points when Love was off the court, and consequently, that was when the Hawks made their runs in the third and fourth quarter, getting the game within 2 at one point with 4 minutes left in the fourth.

Brad Beal had an up-and-down game, out-rebounding Love and hitting a couple key shots. Despite playing well, his field goal clip was just 4-15. Love meanwhile had a tremendous debut in front of the home crowd, with 37 points and 8 rebounds on 15-21 shooting. He won this game. No doubt about that.


Charlotte Bobcats
Love: 37 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls, 15-21 FG, 1-3 3pt, 6-8 FT, +26 (PotG)
Beal: 16 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts, 4-15 FG, 1-6 3pt, 7-9 FT
Walker: 10 pts, 7 asts, 2 rebs, 4-10 FG

Atlanta Hawks
Horford: 23 pts, 11 rebs, 2 blks, 10-18 FG
Josh Smith: 16 pts, 9 rebs, 3 blks, 7-9 FG
Joe Johnson: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls, 6 fouls, 5-16 FG

[Lamrock]

Kings Forward Podolski Out For Season



Bad news for Kings' fans and second year player Dan Podolski, who will miss the season following microfracture surgery. Podolski was named to the all-rookie team last year as the Kings' back-up power forward.

[[Hyperize]]

Did I play in that first game, and if so, how did I do?... I'm hoping you sim most of the season so I can get on with my career.

Your team is taking form; that Rose trade would make you a true contender, as well as reuniting he and Deng.

[Lamrock]

I simmed the least amount of games this season, but it will go quick with 2K13 looming and me having played most of it already. Your injury occurred in a pre-season game, but you'll probably start next year unless they sign a better PF.

[Its_asdf]

A little late, but you absolutely fleeced the Wolves on that trade, good job. I like Henderson but he certainly won't have the same impact Love does and I think Biyombo is not going to amount to much. A Love-Bargnani front court would probably get dominated defensively though, but that's a helluva a lot of offensive versatility. I like the Frank Vogel hiring, he's a really good coach I'm surprised that Indiana let him off the hook so easily.

[Lamrock]

November 2014 In Review:

Team Record: 11-4 | 1st in division, 1st in conference



With the Heat having a shockingly rough start, Kevin Love and the Charlotte Bobcats have shot up to the top of the conference standings, with a 11-4 record. Love has seen his raw stats go down, while the recently extended Andrea Bargnani has become an uber-efficient sixth man. Bradley Beal has struggled with his shot, but the new faces have kept things together as Charlotte looks to be a force to be reckoned with.

[+] In another news, Ricky Rubio and Dan Podolski are both out for the season with torn MCL's. This is a major setback for the two young players.

Bargnani Extended Through 2016
2016-17 a player option



Division Standings:
Charlotte 11-4
Washington 8-5
Atlanta 8-7
Orlando 6-7
Miami 5-9

Rookie Report:
Chris Hov (DEN): 17.4 PPG, 5.9 APG, 5.6 RPG
Tyler Rooks (TOR): 6.2 PPG, 4.4 RPG
Karl Malone Jr. (SAC): 3.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG

Players of the Month:
EAST: Derrick Rose (CHI) | WEST: Kevin Durant (OKC)
Rookies of the Month:
EAST: Gheorghe Bacu (CLE) | WEST: Chris Hov (DEN)

[Valor]

I don't think I can ever imagine the Bobcats being 11-4 that being said, good job

[Murat]

When I saw the Podolski name I first thought of Lukas Podolski... then saw that it was Dan Podolski. Sorry Dan... good luck Lamrock.

[[Hyperize]]

When I saw the Podolski name I first thought of Lukas Podolski... then saw that it was Dan Podolski. Sorry Dan... good luck Lamrock.

Haha... He's not really that popular in the U.S. It's never really been too big of a deal sharing the last name with him. Now maybe if he was an NBA player...

[Martti.]

Charlotte, Detroit and Washington top the East and Chicago, Miami and Boston not in the top 7? That's just hard to believe.

[Valor]

Charlotte, Detroit and Washington top the East and Chicago, Miami and Boston not in the top 7? That's just hard to believe.

I concur with Martti here

[Lamrock]

DECEMBER 2014 IN REVIEW


Bobcats Acquire Javale McGee In Four Player Trade

December 27, 2014 - Sitting at 19-8, one might think the Bobcats would stand pat. However, the Bobcats - movers and shakers as of late, made another big move, acquiring center Javale McGee from the Denver Nuggets, in exchange for center Omer Asik, guard John Jenkins, forward Elias Harris and Charlotte's 2015 second round draft pick.

Sitting a few games out of the playoff picture, Denver finally ends the Javale McGee experiment, getting a solid replacement center and some decent prospects in return. Denver will likely look to rebuild around stud rookie point guard Chris Hov, and could look to deal perennial all-star Danilo Gallinari as well. The Bobcats meanwhile acquire a legit 7 footer - enigmatic but effective, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds per game this season. Their four big man rotation will be fearsome with Kevin Love, McGee, Bargnani and Pekovic.

Bobcats Trade Grade: A- | Nuggets Trade Grade: B

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Team Record: 19-10 (8-6) | 1st in division, 2nd in conference

The Bobcats continued their strong start to the season, but have fallen back to earth somewhat after their franchise-best 16-5 start and sit in second place in the East. Overshadowing the team's performance was the surprise acquisition of Javale McGee, who coach Frank Vogel calls "maybe the final piece to the championship puzzle". McGee has only played one game with the team, but had a solid 15 point, 7 rebound outing. Unfortunately, the game was a blowout loss to McGee's first team, the Wizards.



Player Averages:

Kevin Love: 19.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 21.5 PER, .591% FG
Andrea Bargnani: 16.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 18 PER, .576% TS
Bradley Beal: 14.1 PPG, 4.9 APG, 4.4 RPG, 12.8 PER, .501% TS
Luol Deng: 13.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 APG, 13.8 PER, .571% TS
Javale McGee*: 12.1 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 10.7 PER, .467% TS (27 GP for DEN, 1 for CHA)
Kemba Walker: 10.9 PPG, 5.8 APG, 3.6 RPG, 2.8 TOPG, 11.8 PER, .516% TS
Wilson Chandler: 8.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 11.2 PER, .558% TS
Damian Lillard: 8.0 PPG, 1.5 APG, 19.2 PER, .642% TS
Nikola Pekovic: 5.4 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 9.0 PER, .633% TS

NBA Standings

Eastern Conference

1 Detroit 21-8
2 Charlotte 19-10
3 Atlanta 18-12
4 Indiana 16-11
5 Washington 17-12
6 Brooklyn 16-14
7 Cleveland 15-15
8 New York 14-14
Orlando 14-15
Toronto 14-16
Philadelphia 13-15
Milwaukee 12-15
Miami 12-16
Chicago 10-20
Boston 7-24

Western Conference

1 Oklahoma City 24-6
2 San Antonio 19-8
3 LA Lakers 21-10
4 Golden State 21-10
5 Portland 16-12
6 LA Clippers 15-15
7 Dallas 15-16
8 Utah 14-15
Houston 13-16
Denver 11-18
New Orleans 11-19
Memphis 10-18
Phoenix 11-20
Sacramento 10-19
Minnesota 11-21

[+] Injury Report

Ricky Rubio (MIN) | Torn MCL | Out for season
Dan Podolski (SAC) | Torn MCL | Out 6-8 Months
George Hill (SA) | Torn MCL | Out 6-8 Months
Chris Bosh (MIA) | Broken Foot | Out 6-8 Weeks
Mario Chalmers (DET) | Torn Hamstring | Out 6-8 Weeks
Anderson Varejao (MIN) | Torn MCL | Out 6-8 Weeks
Jonas Valanciunas (TOR) | Broken Arm | Out 4-6 weeks

Players of the Month
EAST: LeBron James (Mia) | WEST: Russell Westbrook (Okc)
Rookies of the Month:
EAST: Adam Conway (Mil) | WEST: Chris Hov (Den)

[Martti.]

Finally some shot blocking down low.