Steve Aschburner: For McHale, Love conquers all

 
Kevin McHale couldn't be happier about the Kevin Love-O.J. Mayo trade. Forgive Timberwolves fans for being more cautious, writes Steve Aschburner. [link]

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ESPN Page 2 - Simmons: Draft Diary XII, a twin killing

LATE-BREAKING NEWS Right after I handed in this column, Chris Wallace and Kevin McHale hooked up for an eight-player mega deal that was the Atrocious GMs' version of the "Freddy vs. Jason" and "Alien vs. Predator" movies. Basically, Minnesota turned ...
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NBA Draft Talk: Live Chat Today 2PM EST

The draft is over, but there's lots to talk about. O.J. Mayo for Kevin Love , Knicks fans , Stephen A . -- you name it, we can talk about it. Join us at 2PM as we wrap up what was another great NBA Draft.   Permalink  |  Email this ...
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Grizzlies Trade Greene to Portland For Arthur | The World According to MoonDog

In another draft day trade the Memphis Grizzlies traded Donte Greene to the Portland Trail Blazers for Darrel Arthur and a second round pick next year. Earlier the Grizzlies traded the draft rights to Kevin Love to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the draft rights to O.J. Mayo.
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McHale says Love-for-Mayo swap made sense for many reasons

A dramatic, midnight 8-player deal reshapes the team roster.
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NBA.com Summer League - Vegas Summer League

The 2008 NBA Draft is over and teams are working on their rosters for the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA SPORTS. These top 10 draft picks are expected to play with their respective teams in Vegas this summer: Minnesota: Kevin Love Memphis: ...
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A few notes I have after the detritus has finally settled over last night’s draft: 1. Kevin McHale lets Minnesota fans down once again. Draffs a potential superstar in O.J. Mayo and then deals him to Memphis for Mike Miller and Kevin ...
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