if anything, they are going to start dumping. i think playoffs are probably becoming a secondary wish and isiah can save face by sying were in the process of rebuilding which takes time. its a deviation from the way they thought they were going, but its all about saving face. theyve sold most of their tickets this year--they know their out first round if they made it.

thats fine as long as he brings in a coach that can teach these guys how to win and play defense and Sweetney and Ariza so that they ensure a bright future. Not play Kurt Thomas for 40mins and Allan Houston for 30.