Knicks are pathetic really, don't know what Isiah is thinking, they are loaded with entirely to much fire power, and not enough defensive minded people. Lucky for them they are in the east/atlantic, sans New Jersey who could turn out nice, New York could maybe stumble into the playoffs by default.
The Suns could be in some trouble, loosing Q and Joe Johnson along with Amare will be tough. They've brought in some people who can maybe hold the ranks for the entire 4 months Amare is gone, but that's tough to do, I say they will struggle at .500, might not even be that much better with Amare back. Plus what also sucks for them is that the Pacific west is looking a little tougher this year. Sacramento is a perenial powerhouse and they have made some strong moves this offseason, hell even Golden State and the Clippers look like they will improve nicely (at least on paper).
The Pistons are looking to be sweet, bringing in Flip was a good move. They've not only retained their starters, but their entire core. Plus with Brown gone, who else is excited to see Darko play which I guarentee he will now that Flip is coach?
San Antonio got Finley which is nice, I think it disrupt their system slightly, definitely takes from Manu's value.
The Heat are going to be amazing, Fatoine, Posey, Jwill, Gary Payton, plus retaining Haslem, look out Detriot.
Indiana will be sweet depending on how stable Artest is and if O' Neal can stay healthy and finally establish himself as an elite.
My beloved Timberwolves... I don't know what you can say about them. Cassell and Spree are gone which is nice. Signing Jaric was great. Mccants looks sweet. KG is the best fantasy player in the league. Mark Madsen is the best player hands down. Finally signed some big men, undrafted college studs, doubt that will work out for us any better, but who knows. We'll be on the bubble with Lakers if we are lucky.
Cleveland should really make a push into the playoffs now, another team that looks strong on paper with the acquisition of Hughes.
Nuggets could do some damage this year, with a healthy squad and all. Is Karl still there?
I am so pumped for basketball season, Nov. 1 won't come soon enough.
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