2008 NBA Draft Day Notes

NBA Draft: A Kink in the Plans?

Sarge posted 6/26/2008 from www.waitingfornextyear.com

Continuing our preparation for tonight’s festivities There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on. But it’s all going on around us, instead of with us. What’s new, right? What many have been speculating for a while now has been confirmed by the Indy Star:

Jermaine O’Neal and T.J. Ford to be Smuggled Across the Border

MrThell posted 6/26/2008 from www.emptythebench.com

I’m usually one to look for what will go wrong with a trade, but frankly this one just makes a lot of sense. It allows both teams to unload a player they didn’t have in their long-term plans and one injury risk is swapped for another. Basically, it’s what an NBA trade should be: a calculated gamble that makes financial and basketball sense.

Goodbye Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Won't Miss You

The AltRaps Blog found this 6/26/2008 on sportsyenta.blogspot.com

In full disclosure, I live in the part of Indiana that is very much Bulls/Bears/Cubs/White Sox territory, so I dare not speak like I actually know all the feelings toward now-former Pacer Jermaine O'Neal. That said, I think it's fair to say not too ...

Jermaine O’Neal Traded to Toronto Raptors for TJ Ford!

The AltRaps Blog found this 6/26/2008 on thehoopdoctors.com

June 26th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Well we have our first significant off-season trade folks! Earlier this week we reported the ongoing trade discussions between the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers regarding a potential Jermaine O’Neal for ...

Jermaine O'Neal To Toronto A Go...Again

Deadspin found this 6/26/2008 on www.indycornrows.com

Mike Wells reports the trade of Jermaine O'Neal to the Toronto Raptors for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, and the 17th pick is back on and this time the teams have agreed in principle on the deal pending physicals. Nice work Mr. Wells. Who's ...