Originally Posted by okcchief (Post 9055554)

I think I'm more concerned about how this effects chemistry than anything. Harden isn't a good defender, and not a max guy IMO. Westbrook and Ibaka took a little less to keep it together. I'm pretty shocked Harden wasn't willing to do so. It's better to trade him with 3 throw away players now for a couple of scorers, and give yourself time to play together than do it midseason. Then you have a couple of picks to package or keep.

It will be interesting to see how Harden handles the spotlight. I really like the guy and hope he succeeds.

I thought the Lakers were the favorites in the West anyway, so nothing changes there.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever (Post 9055579)

I think I'm going to be a Bucks fan this year. They need a fan.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever (Post 9055579)

I think I'm going to be a Bucks fan this year. They need a fan.

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan (Post 9055581)

Good luck.

Originally Posted by -King- (Post 9055583)

Steve Nash will have the only active contract for the Lakers in 2014 (if he hasn't retired already). LeBron and Dwight having max deals still leaves room for at least 1 more top 15 guy and a few MLE type players.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever (Post 9055584)

I'm a Royals and Chiefs fan man... do you think I'm concerned with winning?

Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 9055585)

I hope Ron is still around then.

Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 9055578)

Harden is a far, far better defender than Kevin Martin (who is really pretty useless outside of his shooting ability).

There's no question the Thunder took a hit at their 2013 championship hopes tonight with this loss. What they do with that freed up money will determine whether it will be a hit in the future years beyond that.

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan (Post 9055593)

Feel free to start watching hockey and become a Devils fan. We do alright overall.

Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 9055568)

Whoa man, cut down on the exclamation points.

#17 may be coming soon, but I doubt it's going to happen as long as LeBron is playing for the Heat.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever (Post 9055599)

I watched a few Blues games several years back (during a good year for them) and really tried. Just didn't keep my interest.