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Al Bundy · 10-27-2012, 08:53 PM

Looks like James Harden has been To the Rockets for Jeremey Lamb, Kevin Martin and future picks. Plus... this is a general NBA thread.

-King- · 04-12-2013, 05:15 PM

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No more Mr. Nice Guy: Kevin Durant fined $25,000 for “menacing gesture”

Kurt Helin

Apr 12, 2013, 6:23 PM EDT
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is greeted by fans as he exits the arena after the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah Reuters

I thought he was supposed to be the nicest player in the NBA?

But Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 by the league $25,000 for making a menacing gesture, it was announced by Stu Jackson, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

It came on a play you may remember from the second quarter, with 1:45 on the clock Stephen Curry slipped by Russell Westbrook and drove the lane, but Westbrook recovered and made a huge block that ignited a fast break the other way.

Durant finished it with a dunk, and as he did gave a little stare to a nearby official and clapped a couple times going up court.

It was about as menacing as a Will Smith rap, but this is the league and their often inconsistent sense of justice. So this gets a fine.

KC native · 04-12-2013, 05:24 PM

So the Spurs waived Jackson. Scratching my head on that one.

okcchief · 04-12-2013, 11:08 PM

The Lakers pull out the win to stay in front of the Jazz. However, Kobe was unable to finish the game and appears to be really hurt this time. Not sure he can play through this one, but you never know with Kobe.

kcxiv · 04-12-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

So the Spurs waived Jackson. Scratching my head on that one.

Popavich had issues with Jackson in the past. So, its not hard to believe.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 04-12-2013, 11:15 PM

Lakers shot 50 free throws and Golden State only 16. The NBA wants the Lakers in playoffs

kcxiv · 04-12-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Lakers shot 50 free throws and Golden State only 16. The NBA wants the Lakers in playoffs

did you watch the game? Everytime the Lakers went inside which was ALOT they fouled. How do you expect a Jump shooting team to get alot of fouls?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-12-2013, 11:20 PM

Jackson is a head case who is far past his prime.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 04-12-2013, 11:22 PM

Wow Laker reporter is saying Kobe tore his achilles

okcchief · 04-12-2013, 11:22 PM

The Lakers believe Kobe has a torn Achilles. Too bad, I was really enjoying his effort to get them to the playoffs.

okcchief · 04-12-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

did you watch the game? Everytime the Lakers went inside which was ALOT they fouled. How do you expect a Jump shooting team to get alot of fouls?

I only saw the 4th quarter, but from what I saw I agree. Golden State was shooting nothing but jump shots.

KC native · 04-12-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Popavich had issues with Jackson in the past. So, its not hard to believe.

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Jackson is a head case who is far past his prime.

I agree. It is the timing that is why I was saying "huh? now?"

KC native · 04-12-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Wow Laker reporter is saying Kobe tore his achilles

Ouch. I hate Kobe as a person and Laker but that sucks. That guy is a competitor.

Sure-Oz · 04-12-2013, 11:35 PM

Horrible news that Kobe is down for the count. Hate seeing the greats go down like that

Al Bundy · 04-12-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

did you watch the game? Everytime the Lakers went inside which was ALOT they fouled. How do you expect a Jump shooting team to get alot of fouls?

I saw A LOT of ticky tack fouls that had it been someone like the Hornets the NBA wouldn't have called the fouls. Ohh well, the Warriors are at least 2 seasons away from being anything worth a shit.

okcchief · 04-12-2013, 11:47 PM

Man, I do feel bad for Kobe. Dude still believed they were winning the whole ****ing thing even though that was highly unlikely. To me, that is his greatness. There are lots of things that have annoyed me about him through the years, but I respect the shit out of him as a basketball player.

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okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	The Lakers pull out the win to stay in front of the Jazz. However, Kobe was unable to finish the game and appears to be really hurt this time. Not sure he can play through this one, but you never know with Kobe.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7649572	Jackson is a head case who is far past his prime. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	The Lakers believe Kobe has a torn Achilles. Too bad, I was really enjoying his effort to get them to the playoffs.
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04-12-2013, 11:47 PM	#2715
okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	Man, I do feel bad for Kobe. Dude still believed they were winning the whole ****ing thing even though that was highly unlikely. To me, that is his greatness. There are lots of things that have annoyed me about him through the years, but I respect the shit out of him as a basketball player.
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