Hey Reality,
I'm not sure on the scalping scene there this season as I've yet to go to a game. I split my tix 3 ways this season and my first game is tomorrow night v. the Knicks. I'll try to check it out and let you know.
I'd imagine you could probably get some decent seats from scalpers or brokers at face, maybe below, but I don't think a lot of the games will sell out this year, so if you don't mind sitting in the 300 level, you could grab some at face. Have you tried eBay or Stubhub.com?
I have a buddy trying to unload four seats for the friday game against the Clips, but the face is $220. He'd probably unload them for less, but not much less. Not sure if you'd want to spend that kind of coin.
Demand has dropped significantly, this was the first year that I got a huge seat upgrade. I request one every year to no avail. Well, last year I got one but it was only like two rows closer. Anyway, this year I moved from the 9th row of Sec 216 (behind the north basket) to the 5th row of 115 (behind the N basket, 5 rows from the floor). The wheels fell off of the bandwagon big time after last seasons debacle. Of course, this season doesn't look like it will be much better, but I'm willing to hang in there ... at this rate I'll be sitting half court a couple of rows off the floor next year!
Go Smush Parker!!! B)