Talking Basketball: Toronto Raptors New Oleans Hornets TRADE!!!!!

Talking Basketball: Toronto Raptors New Oleans Hornets TRADE!!!!!: "This trade did nothing but hurt one player and that player being Marcus Banks! I understand that this is a business but lets be frank about ..."

Toronto Raptors New Oleans Hornets TRADE!!!!!

This trade did nothing but hurt one player and that player being Marcus Banks! I understand that this is a business but lets be frank about this. I know for a FACT that the HORNETS coach wanted no parts of Marcus Banks on his team this summer. So the question still remains how did he end up in NEW ORLEANS (AGENT).

All is well and id assume he is happy to be out of CANADA and to get away from the TAX that is being levied. (NBA do something about that please and thank you) I'm no agent but I can do what some agents don't this is my proposal. SinceLas Vegas is the place Marcus Banks is from i'll be a bookie and give you a winning bet.

 Palms Hotel and Casino + SACRAMENTO KINGS + The Maloofs = Marcus Banks STARTING POINT GUARD with a ton of MARKETING OPPORTUINITIES!!!

I say this because "Kings point guard Beno Udrih vented after Monday's loss to the Utah Jazz.
"This is draining us," Udrih told The Sacramento Bee. "We get nothing off pick and rolls. We don't set screens to free cutters. We get nothing easy. Basically, everything is one-on-one, and there is too much standing around.
"It's like, 'Keep working. Keep working hard in practice,' but you can't keep going and going and not make some adjustments."

Well here is the adjustment ADD BANKS!

Stay in the game not out the game!!!

 

 

Nets sit Williams for two games

Terrence Williams | Nets

The New Jersey Nets not only had Terrence Williams on the inactive list Tuesday against Atlanta, but they also told him to not even come to the game. He will also miss the Nets game against the Celtics on Wednesday, too.
"Terrence is inactive for repeatedly violating team policy," head coach Avery Johnson told The Star-Ledger. "So that's why he's inactive tonight and he will not travel with the team to Boston."
Johnson wouldn't divulge which rules Williams had broken.
"It's been something that we've dealt with for the past 2-3 weeks or so, and I don't know if he clearly understands what we're trying to do."
Johnson said Williams has been fined multiple times, but "that hasn't worked."

-- Nick Borge

Elijah "Eazy" Johnson

Before you read into this the young Vegas Kid will be okay! Trust me I know he can play!

I sat down with Sharron Collins (Charlotte Bobcat, former Kansas Player) in Chicago at Attack Athletics and he told me Elijah is a PRO probably the best guard KANSAS had including with him being there!!!!

Kansas may very well need Josh Selby to live up to its potential this season. In November, however, the Jayhawks seem to be limping along just fine without him.
The Morris brothers are having a field day against shorter teams like Longwood and Valpo, and an array of backcourt players are dishing out assists while the team waits on an NCAA ruling on Selby. Tyshawn Taylor dropped five dimes in last night's game, and ten in the season opener against Longwood.
Taylor was a point guard in high school while playing for the legendary St. Anthony's powerhouse, and is probably welcoming the chance to work at his natural position for a while. The longer Selby is out, the more chances Taylor has to showcase his lead guard skills for NBA scouts.
One somewhat mysterious outcome of the long wait for Selby is the absence of Elijah Johnson on the court. The Jayhawk sophomore saw more time backing up superstar Sherron Collins last season than he has so far in 2010-11. A hint of this came out in a J. Brady McCullough interview with Bill Self last week. "The thing that concerns me with Elijah is he's so careless with the ball," Self said. "Either we need to get him off the ball, or he needs to take better care of it. We're kind of at that fine line. He's not a point guard, he's a combo guard, just like we have a whole bunch of combo guards. I really wish there would be somebody who'd be more of a consistent handler back there."
If Selby's case still isn't settled by November 27th, Bill Self will get a good look at how his team plays against high-major competition with Taylor at point; the Jayhawks face Arizona, UCLA and Memphis in successive games over the New Year weekend.

- Eric Angevine

Watson adjusting to diminished role

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C.J. Watson | Bulls

Point guard C.J. Watson averaged 24.5 minutes in 2008-09 and 27.5 in 2009-10, while playing for the Golden State Warriors. Watson is with the Chicago Bulls this season and his time on the floor is down to 11.2 minutes per game.
Watson just shrugs when asked about adjusting to the Bulls and the lack of playing-time.
"They just told me that minutes might be tough but to stay positive and keep playing," Watson told the Chicago Tribune.
"I'm playing whenever coach puts me out there," he added. "I have to keep the tempo when Derrick Rose goes out, keep the score close, try to get some buckets, play some defense, get some steals and create some havoc."
Watson agreed to a sign-an-trade to Chicago in July. He is making $3.6 million for this season.

-- Nick Borges

Talking Basketball: Quintin Dailey "Q"

Talking Basketball: Quintin Dailey "Q": "Today I learned the news that one of my favorite referees to argue with during the heat of battle when I'm the kids in the basketball league..."

Quintin Dailey "Q"

Today I learned the news that one of my favorite referees to argue with during the heat of battle when I'm coaching the kids during basketball league games, has passed away. For this I am very saddened, this man was a kind and very friendly guy that would not take any ones crap. I just recently had the pleasure of being warned before the game in his deep yet firm and friendly voice " Look I have had a bad day and I'm not in the mood for any of your B.S., so let me ref and I'll let you coach!" Now this man standing 6'3" about 2 close to 300 pounds walking up the court making calls from the other side of the court and wouldn't hesitate to tell you he missed that one has left a mark on my basketball heart forever. Through all that you would never know that this man was a 10yr N.B.A. vet who played alongside of Micheal Jordan and also Gary Payton and yes he was a roll player but look at the type of roll player he was!

Quintin Dailey (Q)
Position: Guard
Height: 6-3 ▪ Weight: 180 lbs.
Born: January 22, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland
High School: Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore, Maryland
College: University of San Francisco
Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall) of the 1982 NBA draft.

Career Points per game-14.1

1979 McDonald's All American
1981-82 NCAA AP All-America (1st)
1982-83 NBA All-Rookie (1st)
With all that being said he may never be in the  H.O.F. but he is a H.O.F. as a person Rest In Peace "Q"

Smooth as "Butta" Darington Hobson

As things come into place for Rookie Darington Hobson AKA. Butta (@parkaysmooth) I was able to catch up with him in between his recent hip surgeries. My convo started off a few BBM messages that went like can I get an interview? With replies of yeah, yeah, yeah I'll hit you when I leave the Dr. office from a check up........ well being the busy man that I am i missed the call at !0:30 pacific time after hearing the voice mail of "my bad I forgot but hit me back up", I called but to no answer so I sent a BBM. Two days later I receive a BBM of Bullsh*t and had to call my man out on it in which he responds with "my bad foo, I will call you in 15min LMAO".......... But the phone did ring and as soon as I say hello I am greeted to the soft laughter of my main man Butta, Pnutt what up......... Nothing at all your ready to do this? Yeah Pnutt I got ya no problem I'm ready lets go................

StartingPG: Who Will be the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

Butta: I think all of the point guards because of my height, 

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

Butta: Lakers vs. Celtics Lakers win but the Celtics are on the last hurrah so it should be a good one they are deep too.

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

Butta: Has to be getting drafted by far

StartingPG: What is going to be your favorite city to play in and why?

Butta: Miami and L.A. Miami got 3 stars and L.A. is L.A.

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

Butta: D Rose, D Will, Chauncy, Nash and CP3

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

Butta: I really don't know, I have to get healthy but I will be in the talks for sure!

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

Butta: Darington Hobson, point blank period!!!! ME! ME! ME! and ME!

SrartingPG: Thanks that's all I got for you

Butta: No Problem Pnutt I'm going to tell everyone CDR  (Chris Douglas-Roberts) first he like doing stuff like this hahahahaha

StartingPG: well give him my number and get at me whenever! That would be a good look!

Butta: I had fun and this is positive so I'm going to pump this to everyone.

StartingPG: Well thanks for everything and get healthy. You Travel?

Butta: Nah I'm on these crutches so its hard but I have until December then I'm off them for a month then surgery in January on the other hip then summer league and then we back to working out like last summer.

Starting PG: Well that's what I do so I'll be ready... I'll be out to see you soon.

Butta: Aye don't big time me get out here for real man!

StartingPG: Aight i got you hahahaha

Watch out for my man this summer he will be one of the top point forwards if he keeps working hard!!!!! I'm going to say it now ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2011-2012!!!! at least he will get votes top 3 for sure! I'm not just saying this I been working with him since he put on that college performance, only to people put up those type of stats during that year of college! Even Turner and Darington Hobson sooooooo I'm just SAYING!

Talking Basketball: C.J. Watson Interview

Talking Basketball: C.J. Watson Interview: "As I finish up with the last interview, lay back and get comfortable my phone rings. As I pick up the call to a familiar voice and say hel..."

C.J. Watson Interview

As I finish up with the last interview, lay back and get comfortable my phone rings. As I pick up the call to a familiar voice and say hello, I am greeted by a very even keeled voice that says "yeah yeah what up snake"! This could be no other then the newest Chicago Bull C.J. "quietstorm" Watson......

Startingpg: Me? I'm not a snake at all sir.

C.J.: (laughing) Naw I'm just playing but how can I help you?

SPG: Ready for this in depth interview?

C.J.: (again laughing) Sure not a problem

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SartingPG: Who is the toughest player for you to guard in the N.B.A. and why?

CJ: D. Will, He is big strong and fast!

StartingPG: You sure it is not RONDO? I mean he gave you buckets in the SEC

CJ: Laughing uh no

StartingPG: Who will be in the Finals this year and why?

CJ: Lakers vs. Celtics with the best team the Lakers winning

StartingPG: What's your most remembered time in the N.B.A.

CJ:: Scoring 40

StartingPG: What is your favorite city to play in and why?

CJ: Miami for both because of the weather and atmosphere

StartingPG: Who are the TOP 5 Point Guards?

CJ: D Rose, D Will, Rondo, Nash and CP3

StartingPG: Do you think you can be an all star?

CJ: Yes, in my dreams I can

StartingPG: Who is the best N.B.A. player to come out of Vegas?

CJ: C.J. Watson

StartingPG: Thanks for the info

CJ: Laughing Yep

StartingPG: Myself and Midget Mac (@shooz702) we will be in the CHI to hang with your slithery snake!

CJ: no problem anytime just let me know

StartingPG: oh yeah OKC vs Bulls in Oklahoma can I get those tickets?

CJ: yeah no problem at all, I'll hit you when I get there

NEXT UP DARRINGTON HOBSON (@parkeysmooth)..............