So, About that NBA Trade Before the Deadline … Nice Job, Sacramento!
Though you can’t find details about it on NBA.com, the Cavs traded their 3rd leading scorer, JJ Hickson, to Sacramento yesterday for swingman Omir Casspi and a conditional future draft pick.
I know, it’s tough to get remotely excited about a trade among cellar-dwellers in a league that just locked out, but I really like it from Sacramento’s point of view. (Way to make up for that draft-day disaster!) With a crush of players at the 1-2-3, the Kings added a bruising power forward who has improved his scoring and rebounding in each of his three years in the league, and averaged 13-8 last year in only 28 minutes a night. Hickson will battle Jason Thompson for playing time alongside DeMarcus Cousins. I don’t see Samuel Dalembert returning (the Heat want him). The problem with Hickson, besides inconsistency? He thinks very highly of himself, and will want to be paid that way next summer.
Right now I’d project a Sacramento starting lineup of Tyreke Evans (21), Marcus Thornton (24), John Salmons (31), JJ Hickson (22) and DeMarcus Cousins (20). That’s an awfully-young group. The bench is inexperienced, too – Jimmer (22), Donte Greene (24), Jason Thompson (24) and Francisco Garcia (29). They’ll score plenty, but also lose a lot of games. Get excited for the 2012 draft, Kings fans!
Casspi? He’ll probably be a reserve behind Antawn Jamison. He’s Jewish, so a certain segment of Cleveland fans will be thrilled. Casspi’s greatest accomplishment to date is the time he recently hung out with Bar Refaeli.
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July 1st, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Nice one-sided story. How about the fact that Hickson’s self-important stance made him persona-non-grata in Cleveland and they were happy to ship him. There was a reason that he only played 28 minutes a night on that team and it wasn’t foul trouble.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Here’s my question about Hickson, because I don’t think I’d ever heard of him being described as a good player until a couple of days ago, is he actually a good player or does he just have those numbers because, shit, somebody’s gotta get numbers for the Cavs
July 1st, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Funniest thing ever written.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:05 PM
from the “thinks very highly of himself” link
Hickson averaged 13.8 points and 8.7 rebounds last season, but 16.8 points and 10.8 rebounds after the All-Star break. All of those games in the second half were without Anderson Varejao and most of them came without Antawn Jamison, making it difficult to project what his numbers would look like with NBA-caliber big men around him again.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:06 PM
I can’t say much, because i watched 1 Cavs game, and less than 1 Sacramento game.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Where does this trade rank among heist movies?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:07 PM
He has a decent offensive post game, but he tends to fall in love with his jumper. He plays absolutely no defense…no defense to the point that he’s often lost on rotations and lets his man get wide open dunk after wide open dunk. It’s a combination of his laziness and his stupidity.
Other than that, he’s great.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Any way we can get the Friday Lisk post any earlier today?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:10 PM
I did have one bit of looks confusion yesterday, because I assumed that Omri Casspi looked just like Hamed Haddadi.
I thought Bar was really slumming it.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:10 PM
She would work at a bar called “Strokers” She’s certainly letting those puppies breathe.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:10 PM
hickson’s a good project, but he’ll want more money than he’s worth. getting a player like casspi and a token draft pick aint bad considering thompson would most likely eat into hickson’s minutes even more.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:12 PM
No wonder they made the deal, it fits in with their plans.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:13 PM
She looks like she suffers from the same affliction as January Jones.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:14 PM
So they’ll be drafting a black guy?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Perfect:
“Still, that restriction is without scrutiny. Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton said couldn’t imagine telling her mother she couldn’t smoke on a park bench, even if no one else was around. Her mother now suffers from lung disease from smoking but still argues for her right light up.”
July 1st, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Sorry for hi-jacking the post. But… it’s a post about JJ Hickson, I believe it was warranted.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:15 PM
this is the NBA…they’ll be drafting brian cardinal, jr.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Coach on first day of camp: “Anyone want to play point guard? No? Umm okay, pass the ball? No? Okay, then.”
Installs “full house” offense, 4′s over 2′s.
/it’s a losing hand
July 1st, 2011 at 2:18 PM
They are going to ban smoking outdoors?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:18 PM
So they’ll be drafting a black guy?
this is the NBA…they’ll be drafting brian cardinal, jr.
+1 key bump
July 1st, 2011 at 2:20 PM
They are going to ban smoking outdoors?
In all public parks, etc. They’re trying to… it’ll never pass down here. The tobacco companies have a firm grip on the South.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Flashbacks at 3, Top Five at 4.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:22 PM
That is pretty dumb. Smoke outside all you want. I would have a bigger problem with someone complaining about someone smoking outside than a person smoking inside.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:22 PM
G that can’t shoot or pass (21), other guard that can’t shoot or pass (24), ball-stopper SG (31), inconsistent PF (22), head case PF (20), SG who can’t defend and wont get shots (22), some guy named Donte Green (24), replacement-level PF (24), SG who can’t shoot or pass (29)
Sounds like a great lineup. Consistent at least.
/repeats the full house 2′s over 4′s comment
July 1st, 2011 at 2:22 PM
That is pretty dumb. Smoke outside all you want. I would have a bigger problem with someone complaining about someone smoking outside than a person smoking inside.
They’ve already banned smoking in parks in NYC. Daily Show did a bit on it a few weeks ago.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:24 PM
And the top 8 at 8.
/scratches on the turntables
July 1st, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Ya know what? Inside or outside, don’t smoke near me. If it’s a place where you can’t find a private place (eg ballpark) don’t smoke at all.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Blue state yuppies.
/spits
(metallic clink)
July 1st, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Boo this time.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:26 PM
I think that most smokers don’t go out of their way to smoke near people Most are pretty courteous. If a smoker starts out in a private place but your highness enters his realm should he move for you?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:26 PM
If a player is any good the Cavs want nothing to do with them. Its like a franchise rule or something.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:28 PM
So Sacramento will win 21 games?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:28 PM
This is true. But what’s it have to do with JJ Hickson?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:29 PM
gettin’ Heisty with it!
July 1st, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Got to love the Cavs: 2010 – Hickson is untouchable!
http://news-herald.com/articles/2010/12/12/sports/nh3405011.txt
July 1st, 2011 at 2:30 PM
I’ve actually found the opposite to be true. With all the smoking bans around, I’ve found smokers to be highly territorial and sometimes rude if someone asks that they stop or move. Seen this from personal experience and have also observed it.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Wasn’t Hickson always the hang up when it came to the Cavs making a big move to give LeBron another star (they would refuse to trade Hickson)?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:31 PM
I’ll generally avoid smokers. Just be considerate. Everyone. Everywhere. For everything. Assholes who still turn left after the green arrow expires, because they know opposing traffic will have to wait, they can all DIAF.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Is that how many times they’re playing someone on the second night of a back to back? Because I can’t see them winning a whole lot of games next year, I’d say 15-20.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Murray is done, realizes he can’t do a thing with Nadal.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Black Jesus never came to Cleveland as a result.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Good for them. Fuk you and your junk science.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:32 PM
/consults Hawk Eye
“Point to McIntyre. 15-love”
//re-adjusts white sweater
July 1st, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Flyers just signed Max Talbot.. I have to think theyre about done now, right?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:34 PM
I still can’t believe they are right now entirely a team of PFs and SGs, most of whom can’t shoot. Apparently they haven’t read The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons. Available at bookstores now!
/patiently waiting for the Dirk podcast
July 1st, 2011 at 2:34 PM
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!!!! I WANTED HIM!!!!
/stamps feet
July 1st, 2011 at 2:34 PM
John Salmons is a dumpster fire. I love me some Donte Greene.
/syracuse homerism
July 1st, 2011 at 2:35 PM
he Kings added a bruising power forward
are you talking about the same JJ Hickson who played for the cavs?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:35 PM
I can’t stand the Flyers but anything that takes players away from the Penguins and Crosbitch is awesome
July 1st, 2011 at 2:37 PM
oh man, I want to watch Phoenix Coyotes next season for a chance to see Mike Smith choke on his own failure
July 1st, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Flyers are gonna have to wear name tags at training camp
July 1st, 2011 at 2:41 PM
SC, you didn’t want Talbot for 5 years. I think Holmgren had a stroke 2 weeks ago and no one else has noticed.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:42 PM
this guy updating the live FA blog on NHL.com should proofread. Varlamov’s first name is not Sergei, mr. editor guy
July 1st, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Its like that lady who died in the public pool on Sunday and noone noticed her body until Tuesday night
July 1st, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Nadal’s dad looks like Paul McCartney.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Murray is done, realizes he can’t do a thing with Nadal.
at least he gets to go home and bury his face in brooklyn’s ample bosom and superior grade dick coozy.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:45 PM
I know. I wanted him for 3. We have added 4 players today and not a one of them can play center. That’s a problem. We need a 4th center unless they think Ben Smith is that guy. Not convinced he can take draws.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Andy Roddick would probably be upset if this happened.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:46 PM
That just sounds so unbelievable and impossible.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:46 PM
I’m sure Andy Roddick would be pissed if Andy Murray did that
July 1st, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Was thinking the same thing, unless is girl is named Brooklyn too.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:47 PM
OT
new Fountains of Wayne album is a perfect summer power pop album
/OT
//piracy!
July 1st, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Brian Boucher signs with Carolina, good for him
July 1st, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Breath Holding Champion 2011
July 1st, 2011 at 2:48 PM
CJ, so you’re 5’4″? That’s not short for a woman. That’s just an inch below average height. I was thinking you were more along the 4’11″-5’1″ range
July 1st, 2011 at 2:49 PM
I hope you dont get banders’d
July 1st, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Andy Roddick would probably be upset if this happened.
yep, my bad. one eye on TBL,one on the clock.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Im sure the short jokes wont stop though.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Tips:
1. Don’t use a P2P fielsharing service
2. Pay for a membership to get fast downloading speeds from sites
3. know where to get the music
4. Don’t sell DVDs that are stolen (to be fair, he didnt know)
5. Don’t send the music to others via the web
July 1st, 2011 at 2:52 PM
I just save myself the headaches and actually buy what I want from ITunes
/never been to jail and never will’d
July 1st, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Stalking her?
July 1st, 2011 at 2:53 PM
I also take advantage of some artists that give their music away for free. Noisetrade is good for a lot of free music from artists. Mostly indie, folk, pop/rock, etc. Not really any well-known artists there
July 1st, 2011 at 2:53 PM
This right here
July 1st, 2011 at 2:53 PM
It’s not CJ, it’s hobbit hubby.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:54 PM
If the Red Sox do not sweep the Astros, I will be pissed
July 1st, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Yes hubby is only 5’7″ on a good day. Our children will be jockeys.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:55 PM
speaking of hobbit…While I was watching Wilfred, I had a hard time looking at Elijah Wood without thinking of him as a short hobbit with hair hands and feet.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:56 PM
We are jockeys and jockeys are we, we live underground in a fiberglass tree…
July 1st, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Either that or oompa loompas
July 1st, 2011 at 2:56 PM
My brother is 5’7″ and his wife is about 4’10″. They had twins, and those kids were/are elf-sized.
July 1st, 2011 at 2:57 PM
My dad is 5’10″, mom is 5’5″, and my brothers turned out 6’3″ and 6’2″. Chances are you will have at least one kid who outgrows both of you
July 1st, 2011 at 2:59 PM
You may want to actually read the article you link before you crack wise there tbl
July 1st, 2011 at 3:01 PM
U never know, my dad is like 5’8 and mom my is short, but my brother is 6 feet and I’m 6’1. There’s hope.
July 1st, 2011 at 3:02 PM
My dad is 5’10″, mom is 5’5″, and my brothers turned out 6’3″ and 6’2″. Chances are you will have at least one kid who outgrows both of you
Both of my brothers are a couple inches taller than my dad (as am I). He was 6’0″ though, not exactly short.
July 1st, 2011 at 3:02 PM
The cavs didn’t want to package him in a deal for amare knowing that there was little chance he was going to re sign in cleveland.
July 1st, 2011 at 3:02 PM
The 0″ was totally necessary, btw. You would have been confused otherwise.
July 1st, 2011 at 3:21 PM
everyone must be heading home early from work