I really can't believe D Mo hasn't just taken the money being offered yet. Clearly there isnt much interest. Guess when those game checks don't come he will make a decision.

Picked up two Rockets for my fantasy team. Capela and Ryan Anderson.

My team really sucks btw. Don't think I am going to repeat my title from last year.

ESPN 2016-2017 NBA Preview

Link to Article

Win total projections:
46.9 - RPM
44.5 - Vegas
41-41 - ESPN Forecast

Standings Prediction:
1 - Warriors
2 - Spurs
3 - Clippers
4 - Blazers
5 - Jazz
6 - Thunder
7 - Grizzlies
8 - Rockets

Updated Roster:
James Harden
Patrick Beverley
Eric Gordon
James Anderson
Clint Capela
Montrez Harrell
Chinanu Onuaku
Nene
Sam Dekker
Kyle Wiltjer
Trevor Ariza
KJ McDaniels
Corey Brewer
Bobby Brown
Tyler Ennis

Ain't no way the Jazz and Blazers are going to be that good. I just don't see it at all.

I don't agree with their standings prediction, but it is what it is....a prediction. I like the T-Wolves and hope they sneak in this year.

I think the Rockets will get a 6 seed. 28ish more hours.

Hickory High said:

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Ain't no way the Jazz and Blazers are going to be that good. I just don't see it at all.

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Curious why you think the Blazers won't be that good?

Didn't they finish 5th in the West last year?

I mean its basically the same roster but they added Napier, Ezeli, and Evan Turner? Only notable losses are Kaman and Henderson but they definitely upgraded their roster. Feels like they will move up one spot as the Thunder probably fall in the final standings because they lost Durant+Ibaka.

Mainly because I think McCollum won't put up nearly the numbers he had last years. He won't take teams by surprise this year since teams will devote more defensive attention to him. Plus I just don't like Aminu's game. I do like Plumlee and Leonard a lot this year, and I can absolutely see the Blazers making it in at the 7 or 8 seed. But not 4 or 5.

For the Jazz, they don't have anyone to go to in close games late, they don't have hardly any players that shoot the 3 well, and quite frankly I don't understand all the Rodney Hood hype.

Ok. So you think the Blazers will drop from 5th (last season) to 7 or 8 because:

1. McCollum's numbers will be lower
2. You don't like Aminu's game

But their overall roster got better? And they will still fall up to three spots?

The Thunder for sure fall with losses of Durant+Ibaka.

I just don't see three teams that pass them up. Who passes them to push them to 7 or 8?

Game day. A little under 12 hours to go. Cant wait!

ALL YOUR POINTS BELONG TO US #RedNation

Rockets -7.0 at the Lakers tonight. What am I missing? We're going to win by 20, right?

Usually don't have many crazy lines early in the season. Too many unknowns.

Makes sense. But I'm still jumping on that one.

I would hope we win by more than 7

We're going to have crazy high O/U on point totals. Can't wait.

We score 127 tonight

Have a Finance test and a Business Law quiz but DONT CARE B/C SHOOTY HOOPS.

Free ChickFilA sandwiches if the Rockets allow fewer than 110 points! #suggestedpromotions

Looks like T Mac is on the ESPN pregame show now.

wait... the game doesn't start until 930?!?!?

Line down to 5.5.....interesting

47-35 is my W-L guess. 14 of the first 20 on the road to start.

Cautious optimism that this can be a fun team to watch. Last year was a beatdown in all aspects. Hopefully tonight is not a bed****ting.

WES2006AG said:

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Looks like T Mac is on the ESPN pregame show now.

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I love the crew they got. TMac and Jalen are characters, Billups has an interesting perspective, and Bradley is funny (IMO). This is a pretty good answer to TNT's crew, but still have a long way to go to get to that level.

Rockets on fire early! But damn Clint Capella sucks

Would be nice to get a rebound.

Rebounding gonna be a huggee problem

Looks like the NBA All-Star game out here...ole' defense everywhere.

KJ

Really nice to see KJ in the rotation.

One thing I'll never forgive McHale or JB for: KJ NEVER seeing the floor. Made absolutely ZERO sense.

Harden's on pace for a double double in the 1st quarter

Harden gonna lead the league in points and assists

I love James.