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08-18-2007, 04:28 PM
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What's up with O'Neal.......?
Are the talks quietly going on or is it completely dead?
I'd still offer you guys RJ/Krstic/Collins for JO but now it's up to management to get the job done.
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08-18-2007, 04:59 PM
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Legend
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
He said a few of the articles on him were false and that he wants to stay with Indiana. He met with management and still thinks this team has a chance to win, so he should be here unless the team begins to sink. That said, he could still be dealt near the deadline or opt out next off season, but he'll probably stay in Indy for the majority of this season.
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08-18-2007, 05:21 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
What are the chances he gets traded? And if he is dealt, are the Nets going to be a top choice come February?
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08-18-2007, 05:24 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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What are the chances he gets traded?
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That all depends on him. If he wants out, he'll be out, but if he wants to stay, he'll stay.
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And if he is dealt, are the Nets going to be a top choice come February?
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I assume so since they have a decent package of players to offer.
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08-18-2007, 05:28 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
I dont know.. we dont really want RJ
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08-18-2007, 05:36 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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I dont know.. we dont really want RJ
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True, we really don't need another Small Forward. Maybe if Jefferson gains some muscle he can play PF like Shawn Marion.
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08-18-2007, 05:37 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
Who is the team with the best shot come February though. KB could end up getting traded so JO may choose NJ over the Lakers if that happens.
An RJ/Krstic/M.Williams will never happen though.
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08-18-2007, 06:07 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
To be honest as well, even though he won't admit it, he knows based on the interview that he was in two weeks ago the Pacers are rebuilding and that he DOES want out.
I really hope he gets traded to us.
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08-18-2007, 07:14 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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To be honest as well, even though he won't admit it, he knows based on the interview that he was in two weeks ago the Pacers are rebuilding and that he DOES want out.
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Larry Bird said he doesn't believe in rebuilding, though, and that he never will.
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08-19-2007, 11:27 AM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
Larry Bird is just saying that so O'Neal does not demand a trade. If Bird weren't rebuilding, he could've signed an all-star along side JON, but that's not the case.
Like I said, i'd love to add JO to our team and still think it's highly possible he comes here.
It was also O'Neal who initiated the trade talks on draft night.
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08-19-2007, 11:34 AM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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Larry Bird is just saying that so O'Neal does not demand a trade. If Bird weren't rebuilding, he could've signed an all-star along side JON, but that's not the case.
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Teams can't just randomly sign all-stars. The Pacers are near the luxury tax and over the cap, so the most they could've spent this offseason would've been the MLE, which would've put them over the luxury tax.
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08-19-2007, 03:40 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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Larry Bird said he doesn't believe in rebuilding, though, and that he never will.
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Larry Bird is a terrible GM. This team would have tanked years ago anyway had Larry not lied to Jermaine in telling him that Isiah would still be the coach in order to re-sign him.
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08-19-2007, 09:11 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
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Larry Bird is a terrible GM.
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Yep.
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08-20-2007, 08:33 PM
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Re: What's up with O'Neal.......?
RJ is what you guys need. A veteran star. Granger can play PF in time. And Kristic can play center and Collins is 5 million going away. Get rid of Jermaine Oneal he'll probably quit on you if you dont.
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What's up with O'Neal.......?
