Reliable Sources....

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say that the Sacramento Kings would like to pay Chuck Hayes $20M over 4 years to back up DeMarcus Cousins. That's 20 million dollars.

Cha-Ching!

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Wizards wish to bring Roger Mason Jr. back.

Isn't that the guy was always next to Derek Fisher at the negotiation photo-ops? Was his signing in the CBA?

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Florida Marlins have offered Albert Pujols Guns $220M over 10 years. Say Whut?!

Damn it; I'm all in! Show me your Cards...

NBA players must feel like chumps panning chips.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources say the Charlotte Bobcats are interested in Reggie Williams; then sheepishly admit they have no idea who he is.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources say that the Boston Celtics REALLY want to trade Rajon Rondo to the Hornets for Chris Paul. Deal looks dead though since no one seems brave and/or stupid enough to approach Rondo.

When questioned; Celtics GM Danny Ainge stated:

"We love Rajon Rondo, really, really; love Rajon Rondo; holy shit...."

[Keetch]

Reliable sources say Albert Pujols has been offered 100% Ownership of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise for $1. Pujols waiting on Marlins counter...

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Los Angeles Clippers have informed star SG Eric Gordon that he will not be included in any deal for Chris Paul. Gordon said to be devastated.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say that in a strategic move sure to catch on with small market teams; Larry Bird has asked NBA Free Agent F/C Nene to accept slightly less money to play for the Indiana Pacers.

So far there has been no official response from Nene; though his agent was being kind of snarky to everybody.

[Chef]

keep em coming. this is good stuff.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say that Shane Battier is likely to sign with the Miami Heat.

Sources confirm that they have no inside information on this; but just don't see why he wouldn't.

[Keetch]

Shane Battier tweets that he will sign with the Heat.

Reliable Sources very pleased with themselves and will be tough to live with for a while.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say NBA league officials are looking for Hoboken man "TheReal_Baller" who tweeted this morning that he will sign with the Nets.

[Keetch]

.....And Albert Pujols signs with the Anaheim/California/Los Angeles Angels for $250M over 10 years.

Reliable Sources crash hard after earlier Battier success; now eyeing each other accusingly.

NBA considering announcement of MLBPA lockout.

[Keetch]

BREAKING: After Pujols debacle; Reliable Sources unusually cautious in saying Tyson Chandler only 98% sure to wind up with Knicks.

[ziggy]

Someone please explain. In what world is Tyson Chandler worth 58 million dollars?

[Keetch]

BREAKING: Reliable sources expect C Jarron Collins to sign a one year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. They add that the Lakers are in good position to have CP3, Kobe and Dwight Howard playing together soon; making the Hawks signing that much more vital.

[Chef]

Someone please explain. In what world is Tyson Chandler worth 58 million dollars?

it's funny because the only fans who say he isn't worth very much at all are NO, us and the mavs. hmmm?

[Keetch]

Someone please explain. In what world is Tyson Chandler worth 58 million dollars?

The same world in which the Rockets trade Luis Scola, Kevin Martin and draft picks (to the Hornets) for Pau Gasol.

[spectre]

Can I post this here?


Sean Deveney: Had heard that the Nuggets were in the Al Thornton market. That's cooled now. Most likely for Thornton: Charlotte and New Orleans (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html)

[Keetch]

Reliable sources truly inspired by word that the Milwaukee Bucks will sign Mike Dunleavy, Jr. to two year contract for $7.5M.

Unlike many small market teams; Bucks showing willingness for big moves.

[Keetch]

Can I post this here?

Please! We'd love to go public!

If you follow sports writers on Twitter; this shit practically writes itself.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Charlotte Bobcats will stay out of the free agent bidding and fill their roster with minimum salary vets after the dust settles.

They just don't trust anyone that would agree to sign a contract with them.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources say Chauncey Billups is furious that Knicks would amnesty him in order to sign Tyson Chandler; feels New York is the only place he wants to be to earn $14M. Issues threat to remaining NBA teams against signing him off waivers.

Sioux Falls Skyforce expressing interest.

[TheBeagle]

Possibly greatest thread ever. Unlike Bron, Keetch is stepping up his game when it matters most!!!

On a side note, reliable sources indicate an Astros fan in northwest Davidson County, NC, is still in shock over Pujols signing with the Angels. Sources close to the situation quote said fan, "We get forced out of the NL Central, finally ridding ourselves of the goddamm tyrant that is Pujols, free to lose dismally, but without the spectre of Pujols in the AL West.......and then he signs for 10 years with a team in the AL West?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Can't. Go. On."

Likewise, Sioux Falls Skyforce expressing interest.

[Dcarnys]

Possibly greatest thread ever. Unlike Bron, Keetch is stepping up his game when it matters most!!!

On a side note, reliable sources indicate an Astros fan in northwest Davidson County, NC, is still in shock over Pujols signing with the Angels. Sources close to the situation quote said fan, "We get forced out of the NL Central, finally ridding ourselves of the goddamm tyrant that is Pujols, free to lose dismally, but without the spectre of Pujols in the AL West.......and then he signs for 10 years with a team in the AL West?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Can't. Go. On."

Likewise, Sioux Falls Skyforce expressing interest.

HAHAHAHA Omg the Astros bit is hilarious.

[Dcarnys]

Reliable Sources say that in an effort to get Chris Paul in Charlotte a tree way trade has been proposed between the Hornets a Jazz. The Hornets get DJ Augustin and a lifetime supply of shoes and the Jazz get a written apology for the 1997 and 1998 Finals from Jordan. More details to follow.

[Dcarnys]

After a tweet from Gerald Henderson earlier today expressing interest in playing baseball, reliable sources report the Miami Marlins have offered a 6 year $100 million contract. Rumor has it that the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are also interested.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources identify Hoboken man who tweeted earlier today as Aleksei Rozhestvenski, the 5'-6", 230 lb. brother-in-law of Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov; who is better recognized in the community as russian mob boss "Scrapps Johnson."

The Nets plan to sign Johnson to a one year, $15M contract with the strategy of later trading him for cap relief to any small market team looking for some "Scrapps."

In the meantime he'll maintain security for the Nets from his seat on the bench.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources saying now that the NBA has rejected the trade the NBA made this afternoon sending Chris Paul to the NBA Lakers; citing something called "we don't know what we're doing."

[Dcarnys]

Reliable Sources say that the Knicks, trying to make up for losing out in free agency so far are pursuing Prince Fielder.

[ND22]

Reliable sources confirm that when asked why he blocked the trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, David Stern replied, "I did it for the lulz."

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources saying Hornets GM Dell Demps is so upset that he's considering trading CP3 to the Nets for Scrapps.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources in Newark are saying that Dwight Howard will be traded to the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets TODAY.

Reliable sources in Orlando say no; he's not.

Someone's reliable sources are on crack; which is easily obtained openly on any backstreet in Downtown Newark.

[spectre]

Possibly greatest thread ever. Unlike Bron, Keetch is stepping up his game when it matters most!!!

:clapping:

[ziggy]

Reliable sources say that this is destined to be a hall of fame thread.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources saying Nets told the Orlando Magic through back channels that if they don't back off this "outrageous" tampering charge that the Nets will pull Brook Lopez off the table and make the Magic another offer that they will not want to refuse.

Nets appear ready to flex some muscle to get this deal done.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources in Orlando are now saying the Magic are very seriously considering trading Dwight Howard to the New Jersey Nets for Scrapps.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources within the Florida State Police are warning residents that there is a "BIG BABY" on it's way to Orlando. Further Alerts will be posted as the situation develops.

[BlockParty]

Reliable Sources within the Florida State Police are warning residents that there is a "BIG BABY" on it's way to Orlando. Further Alerts will be posted as the situation develops.

The had to request "wide-load" permits for the interstate? :facepalm:

[Keetch]

Reliable sources in Newark say the Orlando Magic gave Dwight Howard permission to speak with 3 teams including the Nets.

The Magic say no, we didn't.

Magic GM Otis Smith says yes, "we" did.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Celtics will sign F David West in a sign and trade with the New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets will receive Jermaine O'Neal's corpse in return.

On a lighter note; O'Neal's agent has told the Hornets that their client will not report to them; but will sign with the Miami Heat instead.

SEE? THAT ONE WROTE ITSELF!

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Knicks will sign PG Mike Bibby. They say the Knicks had run out of worthless contracts and needed one to flip to New Orleans for Chris Paul.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources now saying the the Magic have given Dwight Howard permission to speak with the Hornets, Bobcats and .... no hold on; that's the Nets, Mavs and Lakers.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources now saying the Hornets, Rockets and Lakers are working through the evening to complete a trade sending Chris Paul to the Lakers; that is more favorable to the Lakers and crappy enough to the Hornets for the Commissioner to accept.

Knicks worried they might be stuck with Bibby; though it's felt they could always send him elsewhere like Memphis or Charlotte.

[Keetch]

Reliable sources are being told that in the wake of signing Jarron Collins; the Atlanta Hawks have also out-bid the Nets and Raptors for the services of Vladimir Radmanovic.

Atlanta looking hella good right now. May be time to party in the ATL!

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources are saying David Stern is working on a 4 team deal that would send Chris Paul, Luis Scola and Dwight Howard to the Lakers.

The Rockets would get Pau Gasol; the Hornets would get Lamar Odom, Goran Dragic and two Rockets draft picks. The Magic get Andrew Bynum, Luke Walton and two more Rockets draft picks.

[bing!]

Luke Walton? I'm wet.

[Keetch]

UPDATE: Reliable sources now saying the Rockets are balking at giving up 4 draft picks. Stern is said to be disappointed; but has reworked the deal.

The Hornets will still get 2 picks from the Rockets; but the Magic will now get 2 from the Hornets and the Rockets get two from the Magic.

All parties appear to be very satisfied with this.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Knicks have sold Ronny Turiaf to the Wizards. Hoo Boy.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources saying the Toronto Raptors have outbid the Heat, Mavs, Knicks, Celtics and Lakers for C Aaron Gray.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Charlotte Bobcats are relieved the New Orleans Hornets may not suck as much as they feared after the CP3 trade.

[Chef]

reliable sources say LaMarcus Aldridge may be the first athlete to out himself on twitter


aldridge_12 Lamarcus Aldridge
B Roy I will miss playing with you bro.

[Keetch]

^ THAT °•°

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Golden State Warriors are scrambling to amnesty someone and/or trade away assets in order to make an offer to restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan that the Clippers will match.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Lakers have turned Lamar Odom into a trade exception. Medics are racing to the scene now. First responders say he appears to be transforming into Hedo Turkolglu. Still unconfirmed. Whole scene is in chaos

[ziggy]

Reliable Sources say the Lakers have turned Lamar Odom into a trade exception. Medics are racing to the scene now. First responders say he appears to be transforming into Hedo Turkolglu. Still unconfirmed. Whole scene is in chaos

Lamar Odom. 3rd best Laker, 3rd best Kardasian...

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.415348!/img/httpImage/image.jpg

[Keetch]

Reliable sources tell me the Nets application for big market status has been rejected by the NBA stating "Brooklyn is closer to Oakland than Manhattan."

The Houston Rockets application was also rejected without comment.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say that Dallas has traded a first round draft pick to the Lakers as part of the Lamar Odom deal.

It's Dallas' choice over the next 6 years; top 20 protected.

Sources say both sides were bent over laughing before realizing "Hey, Why Not?"

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say that while the Lakers, Nets and Bulls work out their trade options for Dwight Howard; the Magic insist they will trade Dwight to whoever they want. So far; they say the only serious offer they've gotten is from the St. John Mill Rats; including 3 Marinas, an unnamed Canadian Brewery and cash.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources tell me that the agent for Free Agent C Nene has been calling various NBA GM's asking, "Whut's Up?"

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the David West to Celtics deal may be in trouble because of "that asshole" Jermaine O'Neal.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Bobcats have signed Kemba Walker to his pre-ordained rookie contract "tactfully late" after missing just 2 practices.

Rod Higgins quoted "We were held up following that Chris Paul thing and just forgot."

[ziggy]

Reliable sources report that Deandre Jordan signed a 4 year $43 million dollar offer from the Golden State Warriors

Reliable sources also say that their front office thought that the contract was perfectly reasonable... after they smoked on this for a while

http://www.smokedepot.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/huge_joint_marijuana.jpg

[Keetch]

The L.A. Times' reports unauthorized Reliable Sources within the Clippers organization are "not saying" that the team is finalizing a deal to send Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, Eric Bledsoe and Minnesota's 2012 first round draft pick to the Hormets for Chris Paul.

Kaman is in the final year of a contract paying him $12.7M this year; which Sources are (not) saying is very valuable and "good paper" to the Hornets.

It's further whispered that Eric Bledsoe is recovering from surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee; and the Clippers are pretty sure the Hornets don't know about it; so please keep it between us, don't say anything.

The deal still has to be submitted to Donald Sterling and David Stern who are both expected to reject it sometime Monday.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-clippers-20111212,0,2925892.story

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources are reporting the Minnesota Timberwolves are getting "a little tired" of hearing how valuable their first round draft pick is.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources are saying that certain Reliable Sources have been banned from all Clippers facilities.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources close to Donald Sterling say that "Coach Vinny" had to rough up some reporters today and "didn't give dem nuttin'."

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources now saying this Clippers deal for Chris Paul is so bad for the Hornets that David Stern will likely accept it.

On a related note, the Bobcats are very worried again that there is just no way they can suck worse than the Hornets now.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources in a cat fight over whether Eric Gordon is included in the Chris Paul deal. One is out cold on the floor; another bleeding pretty bad; oops there goes one through the storefront.

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources say the Bobcats will sign some big guy off of Home Depot's loading dock.

"We needed a body to play center and considering time constraints; he has the biggest one we could find."

[Chef]

sources of sources say

sportsguy33 Bill Simmons
Heavy buzz that CP3/Clippers might be going down. Clips staff was just summoned to the office. Trying to get more info.

outside sources say it was just a staff christmas party with entertainment by a balloon animal guy named paul.

[Keetch]

Reliable Source confirms the "Magic" have given Dwight Howard the power to replace the team GM and Coach before entering free agency. Upset Magic officials said to be frantically looking within team ranks for likely source....

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/files/2010/05/Stuff-575x423.jpg

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources are saying that Tony Parker wants Boris Diaw in San Antonio. Spurs seem to frankly not especially care where Diaw chooses to live.

[Keetch]

http://twitter.com/johnhollinger/status/179620118295347200

"According to Sport24 quote Tony Parker described Boris Diaw as "in shape", accidentally omitting words "of a beanbag chair" at end."

[Keetch]

http://twitter.com/Rohan_Cruyff/status/179618745210241024

Breaking: Hornets offer Dwight Howard opportunity to be next commissioner.

[Keetch]

Upon realization of imminent trade from the magic kingdom of sunny Orlando to the battered streets of Brooklyn; Dwight Howard admits, "I have gotten some bad advice."

[Keetch]

Reliable Sources are confirming that Dwight Howard now urgently wants to recommit to the Orlando Magic in order to allay growing terror of being branded a "LeBron James."