Brick By Brick | Epilogue - Retired

[Solaris Phase Two]

What was the problem with lewis?


and @nlsc report: im on my way up wow. Come on jazz give me more time i can show my real potential

[Mavs4Life]

Whoa, I've missed out, Spurs wheelin and dealin. Rashard.

[dare]

I think Dallas is not the right team for me, what's my stats? any improvement

[Kenny]

Nice to see I'm getting some more playing time. I wish you the best of luck with the season, but I really want to beat Wilson Chandler to that 6th man trophy

I also have two rebounding categories... just thought you should know

[The X]

Nice to see you having some fun with this one. Looking good. Glad my Rockets are in good position in West, despite average record.

[megarover]

Nice to see I'm getting some more playing time. I wish you the best of luck with the season, but I really want to beat Wilson Chandler to that 6th man trophy

I also have two rebounding categories... just thought you should know

Maybe you are just that good a rebounder
The playoff race is tight as hell. The difference between 3rd place and 11th is practically non-existent.

[Valor]

6.6 ppg to 21 ppg, in line for MIP and my team's winning! Hope I keep up the good play and we can make a good run

Bargnani with 50 is just but good to see you above .500

[Lamrock]

Bradley Beal Named To All-Star Game
Second year guard to come off bench for the East

The 2014 All-Star teams have been released, and the Bobcats' shooting guard Bradley Beal was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Stars bench. Beal is averaging just under 17 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds per game. This marks the second consecutive year the Bobcats had an all-star (Bargnani last year) and third time in franchise history (Gerald Wallace the first in 2010).

The full rosters are as follows:

2014 NBA All-Stars

East
G Derrick Rose (CHI) | 5th
G Dwyane Wade (MIA) | 10th
F LeBron James (MIA) | 10th
F Carmelo Anthony (NY) | 7th
C Dwight Howard (ORL) | 7th
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G Bradley Beal (CHA) | 1st
G Rajon Rondo (BOS) | 5th
G Kyrie Irving (CLE) | 1st
G John Wall (WAS) | 1st
F Andre Iguodala (ATL) | 3rd
F Josh Smith (ATL) | 2nd
C Brook Lopez (BRK) | 1st

West
G Chris Paul (LAC) | 6th
G Russell Westbrook (OKC) | 4th
F Kevin Durant (OKC) | 5th
F Blake Griffin (LAC) | 4th
C Al Jefferson (UTA) | 2nd
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G Stephen Curry (GS) | 2nd
G Eric Gordon (NOH) | 2nd
G Kyle Lowry (HOU) | 1st
F Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | 2nd
F Kevin Love (MIN) | 4th
F Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) | 13th
C Marc Gasol (MEM) | 2nd

[Valor]

Grats on having Beal on the AS squad, but how come Bargs didn't get it this time?

[deihatein]

I think Dallas is not the right team for me, what's my stats? any improvement

You don't like Cuban/Dirk?

[Justine.]

Bargs got snubbed?

[dare]

I think Dallas is not the right team for me, what's my stats? any improvement

You don't like Cuban/Dirk?

I just want to take my talents to somewhere else.

[Lamrock]

Bargnani's stats are back down to earth this season. He's averaging something like 22/7 while Beal has 17/4/5 with a TS% in the sixties. I liken him to James Harden right now. Was surprised he made it, but much more surprised that Kobe didn't.

[Solaris Phase Two]

didnt Igouldala sign to atl?

[Lamrock]

February 2014 In Review

Record: 32-23 (9-2) | 2nd in division, 4th in conference



Charlotte goes 9-2 in February going into all-star break. Boasting a favorable schedule, Charlotte rocketed up the standings, losing just two games in February. It was also a big month for the franchise as Bradley Beal was named to his first all-star game. Nine games above .500, Charlotte will hope to keep its composure and secure a playoff berth in the weeks ahead.

Player Stats
Bradley Beal: 16.6 PPG, 4.7 APG, 4.6 RPG, .641% TS, 481% FG, .442% 3pt, 33.2 MPG, 20.3 PER (All-Star, played on Sophomore team)
Andrea Bargnani: 22.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, .583% TS, 22.3 PER
Luol Deng: 15.6 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2 SPG, .553% TS. 16.5 PER
Wilson Chandler: 12.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, .573% TS, 17 PER
Kemba Walker: 11.8 PPG, 6.3 APG, 3.5 RPG, .530% TS, 15.2 PER
Gerald Henderson: 7.5 PPG, 1.9 RPG
Nikola Pekovic: 5 PPG, 5.9 RPG
Samuel Dalembert: 4.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG
Damian Lillard: 2.6 PPG, 0.5 APG
Andre Miller: 1.7 PPG, 3.7 APG, 1.3 RPG
Bismack Biyombo: 0.4 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.1 BPG, 2.2 MPG

NBA Standings:

Eastern Conference
1 Miami 40-15
2 New York 37-20 | GB: 4
3 Charlotte 32-23 | GB: 8
4 Detroit 31-27 | GB: 10.5
5 Orlando 31-27 | GB: 10.5
6 Atlanta 29-27 | GB: 11.5
7 Washington 30-28 | GB: 11.5
8 Indiana 29-28 | GB: 12
Chicago 27-27 | GB: 12.5
Milwaukee 26-29 | GB: 14
Boston 26-30 | GB: 14.5
Philadelphia 26-30 | GB: 14.5
Brooklyn 26-32 | GB: 15.5
Toronto 24-33 | GB: 17
Cleveland 16-41 | GB: 25

Western Conference:
1 Oklahoma City 38-17
2 Memphis 33-24
3 Houston 29-25
4 Golden State 30-27
5 LA Clippers 29-28
6 Sacramento 29-28
7 LA Lakers 28-27
8 Utah 27-28
Dallas 28-30
San Antonio 27-29
Minnesota 25-29
Portland 24-32
Denver 24-34
New Orleans 22-34
Phoenix 22-36

Transactions:

The trade deadline passed with no blockbusters, but a few teams did shake things up. Is an NLSC superteam brewing in Utah? Manu a Laker?

Cavaliers trade F Elton Brand to Thunder for C Cole Aldrich
The Thunder trade a prospect who wasn't working out to the Cavaliers for veteran Elton Brand. It makes perfect sense for both sides. Cleveland gets another young big, while OKC gets another big who can play.
Cavaliers grade: B | Thunder grade: A-

76ers trade G Axel Gomez to Jazz for G/F Gordon Hayward
The Gordon Hayward era is over in Utah as the Jazz promote rookie Da'Vonte Hughes to starter and acquire another young point guard prospect in Gomez. Gomez came off the bench but made the most of his minutes in Philadelphia, and he'll get even less minutes on a team with Darren Collison and Devin Harris. Philadelphia sells high on Gomez and replaces Iguodala with Hayward as the starting 3.
76ers grade: B+ | Jazz Grade: C-

Spurs trade G Manu Ginobili to Lakers for Jordan Hill, '14 2nd rounder
The big three era in San Antonio is completely over as Manu Ginobili is traded to the much hated Lakers for young back-up big Jordan Hill and a second round draft pick. San Antonio trades it's star of 12 years, signaling a full rebuild of the team. "It's weird to leave - especially for the Lakers, but it's good to be competing for a championship again", commented Ginobili on the trade.
Lakers grade: A | Spurs grade: C

76ers trade C Nicola Vucevic to Wizards for G/F Jordan Crawford
Essentially a middling center prospect for a poor man's Nick Young. Moving on...
Wizards grade: B+ | 76ers grade: C-

Wizards trade F Chris Singleton, '14 2nd rounder to Blazers for G Nolan Smith
This trade happens three years too late. Essentially a swapping of mid first round draft busts.
Wizards grade: B | Blazers grade: B

Trailblazers sign Rudy Fernandez (1 yr, $1.77M)
Rudy Fernandez returns to the NBA - going back to the Blazers of all teams. The Blazers are reloading for an unlikely run for the 8 seed and Fernandez will get his playing time now with Roy out of the way.

NBA ALL-STAR BREAK
2014 NBA All-Star Week - New Orleans, LA



Sophomores 92, Rookies 90
Lai leads Sophs to victory in Rookie Challenge

Leo Lai had a big game, but this year's contest was unusually low scoring and came down to the final minute. Unfortunately, Spurs star and rookie of the year favorite Bradley Rice had an awful shooting night, and couldn't hit anything in the final minute, and the older Sophomores got the win. Golden State Warriors guard Leo Lai was awarded with the Rookie/Sophomore game MVP trophy.

L. Lai (GS): 21 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 8-13 FG, 5-6 FT (MVP)
B. Beal (CHA): 12 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts
P. Jones (PHI): 10 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts

A. Huffman (POR): 14 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts
B. Rice (SA): 14 pts, 9 rebs, 4-18 FG, 6-7 FT
R. Gooding (CLE): 17 pts, 7-10 FG

All-Star Game

Paul, Gordon lead West to Low Scoring Victory
West 91, East 88

The Rookie Challenge was unusually low scoring, and that tradition carried over to the all-star game, in which the West prevailed 91-88. Eric Gordon and Chris Paul were fitting co-MVP's, with the game in New Orleans. Paul was the Hornets' previous superstar until he was traded for Eric Gordon, the current face of the franchise. Ratings for this game were low, possibly due to the lack of Kobe Bryant, absent from the all-star team for the first time in 18 years.

Chris Paul (LAC): 14 pts, 4 asts, 3 rebs (co-MVP)
Eric Gordon (NO): 12 pts, 6 asts, 5 rebs (co-MVP)
Bradley Beal (CHA): 2 pts, 1 reb, 2 TO's, 1-3 FG, 8 minutes

[sunsfan13]

Kinda strange to see Bobcats have a winning record Congrats, perfect month for you I can't believe how Spurs got robbed...

[The X]

Good to see Sit drive the Suns to the bottom of the West

[Valor]

Rookie/Sophomore MVP!! Strange to see the scores below 100, let alone the usual 120, 130s in the All-Star game

On the other hand.....Manu Ginobili for JORDAN HILL!?

[Kenny]

Good to see Sit drive the Suns to the bottom of the West

I'd laugh at that, but the Nuggets are only two games ahead.

Great to see you're on the right track. I'm also digging the screenshots.

[Lamrock]

NLSC Check-In:

F/G Andrew Watson | 2nd year | Rockets
17.9 PPG, 5.2 APG, 4.4 RPG, .434% FG, .394% FT, .905% FT, 32.8 MPG
The '12-'13 Rookie year has put up a sophomore season nearly identical to his award-winning rookie one. He continues to give a lot to the Rockets, who are currently 4th in the Western Conference. He might be gutted that 2012 classmate Bradley Beal made an all-star team before anyone else in the draft class though, but nobody takes it as hard as...

G William Sit | 2nd year | Suns
18.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, .432% FG, .381% 3pt, 32 MPG
Sit continues to lead the last-place Suns, seeing his numbers go down slightly from last season as team continues to tank. Sit vehemently denied that the 22-35 team was tanking when a reporter suggesting it, saying "I could have easily not passed the ball and get my guys involved and go for the scoring title, but no. We go out to play. We're a serious ballclub."

G Leo Lai | 2nd year | Warriors
20.6 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.9 RPG, .462% FG, .338% 3pt, 32.7 MPG
Stephen Curry was the team's all-star representative, but Lai leads the Warriors in scoring, and has officially replaced Monta Ellis. He may be a star in the making if he can work on his shot.

F Martti Must | 2nd year | Spurs (traded from Bucks)
15.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, .477% FG, .356% 3pt, 25.9 MPG
Since being traded to the Spurs, Must has continued to develop into a very solid power forward in the mold of David Lee. He is one step towards filling the vold Tim Duncan will leave and bringing in the Bradley Rice (2013 #1 overall pick) era.

G Julian Martin | 2nd year | Mavericks
13.5 PPG, 5.7 APG, 3.5 RPG, .452% FG, .500% FT, 25.3 MPG
Martin has been promoted to starter of the Mavericks this season and has done well for himself, putting up much bigger numbers than last season. His Mavericks lead the Spurs by just a few ten-thousanths of a declmal point for the 8 seed in the West.

G Axel Gomez | 2nd year | Jazz (traded from 76ers)
12.1 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, .443% FG, 19.8 MPG
Gomez was coming along nicely in Utah as a backup guard and replacement for Louis Williams, but the Sixers were thin at the swingman positions and acquired Gordon Hayward. It is an unfortunate situation for Gomez, who goes to a team already with Darren Collison and Devin Harris in tow.

G Vinson Duroy | 2nd year | Magic
7.3 PPG, 2.3 APG, .422% FG, .431% 3pt, 12.5 MPG
Duroy maintains his role as backup guard and continues his steady play for the Magic, who look to make the playoffs this year.

G Janis Kalnins | 2nd year | Magic
6.9 PPG, 1.2 APG, .480% FG, .438% 3pt, 9.9 MPG
Kalnins is largely in the same boat (and team, obviously) as Duroy, backing up the fading Jameer Nelson. With Nelson signed through 2015, one promising Magic PG may be dealt.

G/F Kenny Young | 2nd year | Nuggets
13.5 PPG, 3.5 APG, .422% FG, .409% 3pt, 20.4 MPG
Young and management have seemingly made up, as Young is happy to be a Nugget, still coming off the bench, but in an increased role. Despite repeat all-star selections for Gallinari though, the Nuggets once again find themselves in the lottery.

F Shad O'Greene | 2nd year | Timberwolves
3.1 PPG, 4.2 APG, 2.8 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPG .176% FG, .030% 3pt, .958% FT, 21.2 MPG
Shad O'Greene has accepted a larger role on the team and established his status as the most baffling player in NBA history, with historically inefficient offense, impeccable free throw shooting and lockdown D.

F Justine Crewhead | 2nd year | Pistons
10.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG, .449% FG, .419% 3pt, .459% FT, 18.9 MPG
Crewhead has seen an increased role off the bench this season and has resulted in much improved play for a decent Pistons squad. However, his free throw shooting is a major issue.

G Ray Cer | 2nd year | Raptors
6.7 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.4 APG, .412% FG, .404% 3pt, .623% FT, 12.6 MPG
Cer continues to play a limited role for the Raptors. He'll hope for more minutes with Delonte West suffering a strained hamstring.

F Da'Vonte Hughes | 1st year | Jazz
6.4 PPG, 2.2 RPG, .424% FG, .324% 3pt, .913% FT, 12.9 MPG
The rookie forward has had a limited role so far this season, but the Jazz dealing Gordon Hayward (for fellow NLSC'er Axel Gomez) has opened up the starting position for him. Hughes is now in a great position to show what he can do.

F Dan Podolski | 1st year | Kings
1.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.8 APG, .395% FG, 11.9 MPG
Podolski has been a bench role player off the bench in Sacramento, and has to split backup minutes with Nikola Mirotic.

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2014 is now closed, but now taking applications for the 2015 draft!

[dare]

Love my stats, I assumed I'll get a triple-double in the future. Also I should be the MIP for this season.

Seeing you doing this kind of stuff makes me want to give it another try although I don't have one successful story. Hoping to see Sit, X, Valor, hova and Thierry do stories again.

[Solaris Phase Two]

Im coming along nicely as well. Hope i become a big part of jazz now that im a starter. And for my new teammate axel im sure he will contribute alot as well

[Justine.]

Glad my player improved a lot. But boy, that free throw % is really dismal.

[deihatein]

That other NLSC guard from the Magic definitely need to go

[Lamrock]

March 2014 In Review

Record: 40-32 (8-9) | 2nd in division, 4th in conference



March was not a kind month to the Bobcats. While an 8-9 clip isn't terrible and puts them in a great position to make the playoffs, what's more concerning is the loss of Bradley Beal for the season. Beal went down in Charlotte's loss to the Bucks with a strained back. The team is 4-2 so far in his absence, but the true test will come in April, when a challenging final 10 games will decide where they land in the playoff picture. Beal is out until at least the second round of the playoffs, but few expect Charlotte to make it that far without him.

In other news, the team waived Jamal Crawford, who was unhappy with his playing time. They then signed Dahntay Jones to the vet minimum through the year.

Eastern Conference Standings

y-1 Miami 53-18
y-2 New York 47-26
3 Detroit 43-32
4 Charlotte 40-32
5 Washington 40-32
6 Orlando 41-33
7 Atlanta 38-35
8 Indiana 37-35
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Milwaukee 35-37
Philadelphia 35-37
Boston 35-38
Chicago 31-40
Toronto 31-42
Brooklyn 30-43
o-Cleveland 22-51

If The Playoffs Started Today...

1 Miami vs. 8 Indiana
4 Charlotte vs. 5 Washington
3 Detroit vs. 6 Orlando
2 New York vs. 7 Atlanta

1 Oklahoma City vs. 8 L.A. Clippers
4 Memphis vs. 5 Dallas
3 Lakers vs. 6 Warriors
2 Rockets vs. 7 Jazz