Warriors are going to be in the playoffs.

I would like to point out that I am disappointed with this trade. I wanted to see these 3 guys win together. Harden was one of my favorite players, and is a really nice guy. It's almost like losing a family member. However, it is a business and Thunder got a lot in return for him. If it had to be done its a great deal.

This was a complete blindside. Harden talked about, sacrifice, not needing a max deal, playing with brothers, dynasty etc. Presti talked about doing everything he can to keep him here. So I pretty much swallowed my tongue when they flashed this up while watching the OU/ND game.

It sucks, but I do trust Presti. I know trusting your GM is a foreign concept around here. Except for the Lakers and Heat fans of course.

If Curry and Bogut can stay healthy I like your squad. I've been waiting for the Warriors and T-Wolves to turn the corner, but you both seem cursed.

I really liked the Harrison Barnes pick as well.

Warriors, Bucs, and Royal fan. Wierd.

The Love injury is God's way of punishing a team that would load up on nothing but white players like we have.

We'll be fine with Derrick Williams, but still probably suck. It's not going to be fun.

I know. But I was born and raised in Tampa. In the 70's and the 80's the Royals were always on TV and I rooted hard for them. The Warriors were the team I picked because everyone else in Tampa was either a Lakers or a Celtics fan.

Thread needs more asterisks in the title. Takes for ****ing ever to find.

I'm actually not too down on the Wolves this year. Rubio and Love will be out for only November, and they Wolves have a cushy soft schedule to open the season. They only have to worry about going 500 in that span.

Roy is healthy, the only question that needs to be answered is how long can he stay like that, and can he even be HALF as good as his former self.

Kirilenko looked REALLY good in the Olympics, and has been playing his ass off in preseason.

Health is the key, but if we get all our guys back at full strength by the end of the year, this is absolutely a 7th or 8th seed playoff team. I'm pretty excited.

Opening night tonight. I'm excited for the season to start, quite a few story lines to follow.

Any of you interested in going in on a CP fantasy basketball league? We'd be drafting after the season started, but I don't think that's a big deal. There's some passionate fans on this board (and many passionate against the NBA).....may be fun to have a league for those of us that care?

I'd set a rule that okcchief couldn't have Durant and Dak couldn't have LeBron. :)

**** the Heat. Hope LeBron chokes on a ham samich.

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

Definitely pumped for tonight and should be a good matchup.

The Celtics revamped team will be a serious challenge to the Heat this year. With the additions of JET, Courtney Lee and Sullinger they will be alot more athletic than in years past.

Oh and I hope Rondo shows old fart Allen who is boss tonight

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NBA season is waaaaay too long. Last years was perfect.

I agree and I enjoyed having games almost every night on TV. They will never go for a shorter season though, 42 games would be perfect and add a lot of drama.