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2009 NBA Draft Trades/Rumors/Moves - Recap and Running Thread
2009 NBA Draft Trades/Rumors/Moves - Recap and Running Thread
As all the action unfolds during the 2009 NBA Draft as well as all the moves surrounding it, we'll do our best to keep a running list for you at Blaze of Love. San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks -Spurs get Richard Jefferson -Bucks get Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas, Fabricio Oberto  ...
Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
sports.yahoo.com — A small trade, there's no doubt about the initial take, but a trade that could mean big... things for both teams as 2009-10 drones along.  The Detroit Pistons sent Amir Johnson (pictured, right) to the Milwaukee Bucks for Fabricio Oberto ... (more) Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
nba.com — The Washington Wizards took a bold step toward becoming a contender in the East on Tuesday, while... the Minnesota Timberwolves hope they now have enough ammunition to move up to the second pick in Thursday's NBA draft -- their target, Spanish teenage ... (more) Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
cleveland.com — Several trades with some big names were agreed to by NBA teams on Tuesday. The activity could... spread to the Cavaliers soon as league sources indicate they are considering trades to move up in Thursday's Draft. (more) Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
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Weekly Fix Podcast - Episode 61 2009 NBA Draft Preview
talkhoops.net 6/25/2009 — Here it is! The 2009 NBA Draft Preview Edition of the Weekly Fix presented by Talkhoops.net. It's been a really busy week of rumors, trades, and rumors about trades. Players are flying in for last minute workouts and receiving promises of a new beginning and a top 15 draft selection. In this ...
Excited about the NBA Draft?
thedsq.com 6/22/2009 — The NBA Draft is June 25th, anyone care? Remember, this is a big part of the Detroit Pistons and Joe Dumars rebuilding plan. Along with some key trades, could this draft mean an NBA championship in a few years? What do you think?
The Rumor Mill and Random Thoughts 6/23
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 6/23/2009 — The draft is almost here and the rumors are still swirling about the NBA. The Washington Times is expecting a very busy draft night with lots of trades. In 2006, there were 15 draft-day trades, and this year's draft is expected to rival or ...
5 NBA General Managers Feeling Heat
nba.fanhouse.com 6/24/2009 — by Tim Povtak This is the time of the year when NBA executives earn their salaries, making the decisions that often determine the success or failure the following season. They make the trades, draft the players, and sign the free agents that set ...
NBA Draft news
dcprosportsreport.com 6/24/2009 — The Cleveland Cavaliers have been trying to move up from the 30th pick in tomorrow's NBA draft, but the trades made by Washington and Milwaukee have altered the landscape and the Cavs must now find a new partner to bolster their roster. Read it . Chad Ford of ESPN thinks Cavs GM Danny Ferry ...
Fear The Links - Wednesday 6/24
fearthesword.com 6/24/2009 — Cleveland Plain Dealer Brian Windhorst answers readers' questions  and looks at how the recent trades might affect the Cavs on draft day.  He also breaks down the options for every pick in the first round . Terry Pluto gives his thoughts on the NBA draft. Their Cavs HQ ...
NBA Draft Trades & Rumours -- what comes next?
asternwarning.com 6/24/2009 — We are just over a day away from the 2009 NBA Draft and already we've seen moves around the league -- some big and some not so big. The interesting thing is, the ones that appear to be the most insignificant, often turn out to be they keys to much bigger moves as NBA GMs steer themselves ...
2009 NBA Mock Draft
myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/25/2009 — I've been doing NBA mock drafts since I was 8. Today is one of my favorite sports days of the year. When i was making this year's mock, i realized how unpredictable tonight is going to be. I suspect a few trades (The Wolves have 4 picks...they almost have to trade at least one of those). ...
Slam Dunk Central’s Live Coverage Of NBA Draft
slamdunkcentral.com 6/25/2009 — Well folks, the NBA pundits have spoken, as have the NBA front offices as several pending trades took place this week. No matter what happens, there will be an NBA draft on Thursday - and Slam Dunk Central will be there to cover it!! The 2009 NBA draft begins at 7:00 PM (Eastern)/ 4:00 ...
Running diary of the 2009 NBA Draft
scoresreport.com 6/25/2009 — I’m going to be doing a running diary of the NBA Draft, so check back at 7 PM ET when I’ll be giving my initial impressions on every pick in the first round and commenting on all the other happenings (trades, bad commentary, crazy suits, etc.). I’ll also be answering questions ...
Ainge Says No Moves; Should We Believe Him?
nes247.com 6/25/2009 — According to Boston.com, general manager Danny Ainge says there will be no trades tonight during the NBA draft: Celtics general manager Danny Ainge acknowledged via text message tonight that he doesn’t expect his franchise to make any trades to get into the first round, acquire a ...
2009 NBA Draft News, Results &Trades Discussion
collegehoopsnet.com 6/25/2009 —   2009 NBA DRAFT :  NBA Team Needs/Capsules - NBA Mock Draft - Top 100 Prospects   Draft night is a bittersweet event for college basketball fans.. on the one hand there's happiness for the ...
Blazersedge Draft Thread: Picks 1-15
blazersedge.com 6/25/2009 — It's 4:20.  Do you know where your GM is? Though this draft is fated to be overshadowed by NBA trades and mega-celebrities passing on to the Great Beyond, 60 young men are still going to be selected tonight and we'll be covering the events as they unfold.  If you don't have access ...
Sixers draft point guard Jrue Holiday
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — The 2009 NBA Draft has gone just as expected, with Blake Griffin going first overall to the Clippers and things shaking out pretty predictably after that. Most of the surprises of the day have come in the form of trades, with Vince Carter heading to Orlando and of course the Shaq trade that...
Shaquille O'Neal Trade Overshadows Draft
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/26/2009 — Several trades overshadowed Thursday's NBA Draft, with the biggest move--literally and figuratively--sending Shaquille O'Neal from Phoenix to Cleveland in exchange for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a conditional second round 2010 draft pick and cash. It is fascinating that for years we have been ...
NBA Draft Recap (Bulls and League-Wide)
notqualifiedtocomment.com 6/26/2009 — Well that was an interesting draft. A lot of big moves happened leading up to the draft and there were some minor trades during the draft. Some guys slipped and some guys jumped, but for the most part there weren’t too many surprises once the draft began. The Bulls: With the 16th ...
2009 NBA Draft & Trades Grades and Analysis
sportsscribes.net 6/26/2009 — This draft wasn’t top heavy in talent, but it did provide for some interesting prospects for some teams and some blockbuster deals.
Toronto Raptors Linkage for June 16th through June 19th
altraps.com 6/20/2009 — These are my links for June 16th through June 19th: Toronto looking to deal Bosh? | FanNation - NBA Draft Tip - Trade Down - 2009 NBA MOCK DRAFT - Consensus 7.0 - Basketball News & NBA Rumors - HOOPSWORLD - NBA Draft ‘09 Position Ratings - Centers - Can Brian Colangelo Build ...
NBA Mock Draft - June 24, 2009
hoopsaddict.com 6/24/2009 — As we all know, the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft can make for an overwhelming flurry of inside scoops, conspiracy theories and rumors from all around the internet; this year was no different. Fortunately, Hoops Addict has been keeping tabs on ...
Foye, Miller to Washington?The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
The Wizards’ #5 pick has been the subject of much speculation in the weeks leading up to the draft, and it looks like it may have finally found a home . The Washington Wizards are close to a deal that would send the No. 5 pick in Thursday’s draft, Oleksiy Pecherov, Etan Thomas ...
My NBA Draft and Trade Thoughtsthesportsscribe.com
Last night the NBA draft took place and I must admit it was hard to watch after hearing about the passing of Michael Jackson (RIP MJ). Before I give my opinion on the draft and the different trades, I must say that Michael Jackson, in my opinion, was the greatest entertainer of all time. With ...
The 2009 NBA Draft: All you need to knowBasketbawful
While the Shaq and Vince trades had us wondering exactly what lengths teams will go just to save a buck, a new round of youngsters were selected to have their hopes for NBA stardom crushed in the next three to five years. Let's take a look... Blake Griffin: There's no question that Blake ...
Video: The Oregonian's Joe Freeman talks NBA DraftBlazers Blog
Listen in as The Oregonian's Joe Freeman talks about the 2009 NBA Draft. Topics include possible trades for the Blazers, who the Blazers may be targeting at pick #22 and what to expect from Trail Blazers general manager, Kevin Pritchard....
2009 NBA Draft: Open ThreadWaitingForNextYear
The draft starts at 7:00pm, but the action has already begun. Windhorst has been tweeting all day that we should expect the Cavs to make some other kind of move, so we’ll be watching and waiting. Who do you want to see the Cavs go after? What will it cost? One thing is for certain- [...]
Michael Jackson Is NBA Draft's Most Talked About NameNBC Washington - Sports
It isn't trades, rumors or anything basketball passing through lips at the NBA Draft.
Blazers, Mavs Trade Draft PicksFull of Sports
The NBA version of “Let’s Make A Deal” continued on Thursday as according to Chad Ford of ESPN, the Portland Trail Blazers picked up the #22 pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 24th and 56th picks in this year’s NBA
Blazers, Mavs Trade Draft PicksSlam Dunk Central
The NBA version of “Let’s Make A Deal” continued on Thursday as according to Chad Ford of ESPN, the Portland Trail Blazers picked up the #22 pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 24th and 56th picks in this year’s NBA draft along with the worst of ...
Slam Dunk Central’s Live Coverage Of NBA DraftFull of Sports
Well folks, the NBA pundits have spoken, as have the NBA front offices as several pending trades took place this week. No matter what happens, there will be an NBA draft on Thursday - and Slam Dunk Central will be there to cover it!! The 2009 NBA draft begins at 7:00 PM (Eastern)/ 4:00 ...
2009 NBA Draft Day ThreadRecliner GM
Today is the day. Tons of action in terms of trades has already happened with the Big Shaq to to Cleveland deal finally happening. I expect much more throughout the day before the draft and/or during the draft. Use this spot as the official 2009 NBA Draft post to discuss any and anything ...
Draft day dramaUwe Blog
Everyone was so hyped up about the potential of the Dallas Mavericks moving up in the draft that I think there's a general distaste for the trade with the Portland Trailblazers to move down in the trade. Yesterday, the deal came down that would give the Trailblazers the Mavs' 22nd pick and ...
Bored on Draft Day? Here's Something To Do: Live Comment Thread -- All Day, All NightAtlanta Hawks
Sidenote: This isn't a live blog friends. The thread will take place in the commenting section below the article. I'll also have a rumor section below this for tomorrow's rumors, trades, and updates. Make sure to check in throughout the day/night for new rumors, trades, and updates!  ...
LairdNYC 2009 NBA Mock DraftNew Jersey Nets Tickets and News
With the number of trades that are sure to happen before tonight's draft, I've decided to switch it up a little bit this year for the LairdNYC Mock Draft.<br><br>Instead of trying to guess which team will pick which player in their current draft position, I am going to guess the ...
What Every Fan Needs to Know About The Pre-Draft Day TradesBlue Blitz
Going to watch the draft party with a few friends, and you don't know what to say? Need a quick update on what's gone on in the NBA since the Fakers won another title? Bored and need something to read? Well then, look know further! Here's what you need to know about the trades have gone ...
Report: Shaquille O'Neal traded to Cleveland Cavalierstonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications.
ESPN is reporting that the oft-discussed Shaq-to-Cleveland trade has gone down. The Cavs will send Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, the 46th pick in this year's draft and $500,000 to the Suns for the Big Shaqtus. The deal is now only contingent on league approval, although Shaq hadn't been ...
2009 NBA Draft rumorsFanIQ Blog
With less than 24 hours to go before the NBA Draft, there are a hell of a lot rumors floating around out there. Which ones are true? Which ones are smokescreens? That's for you to figure out. One interesting one, the T-Wolves will trade their #5 and #6 picks for the #2 pick so they get Rubio. ...
NBA Draft Diary: Soon-To-Be Rookies SpeakCourtside
This afternoon the media contingent met in New York City to speak with some soon-to-be NBA rookies. As a result of the large number of New York affiliated press, there were a lot of Knicks-specific questions tossed around as everyone was buzzing over the trades from Tuesday. While Jonny Flynn ...
Dallas Trades 22nd pick to Portland for 24th and 56th selectionsNationalsportsreview.com Blogs
The Dallas Mavericks have announced they have traded the 22 nd overall pick to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for the 24 th and 56 th overall selections in the 2009 NBA Draft. The Mavericks also acquire the lesser of Portland’s second round picks in the 2010 NBA Draft.  ...
NBA Rumors: Rondo available, Charlie V to the Cavs, and moreThe Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
Rajon Rondo is available. Wait, no he’s not . While there has been talk around the NBA from several scouts that the Celtics have been shopping guard Rajon Rondo, he isn’t expected to be dealt. While unlikely, one Eastern Conference executive said the latest trade rumor ...
A Trade That Makes Sense For The KnicksThe 3rd String Safety
With the draft around the corner I’m putting my Donnie Walsh mask on and conjuring up some fake NBA trades that would make sense. - Knicks trade David Lee (sign and trade) and Jared Jefferies for Tracy McGrady. Tracy makes 23 million this year and after last seasons playoff run ...
Lets Make A Deal: NBA Trades Left and RightBleacher Report - NBA
The 2009 Draft came and went. There were very few surprises, and as usual the draft wouldn't be the draft without New Yorkers heckling David Stern. The Clippers for once didn't have brain cramps and picked Balke Griffin the number one consensus ...
Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draftFOXSports.com News for NBA
The Los Angeles Clippers have selected college player of the year Blake Griffin with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Griffin, who led the nation with 14.4 rebounds per game while averaging 22.7 points last season for Oklahoma, is considered the only ...
NBA MOCK DRAFT 2.0Bleacher Report - NBA
With the draft one night away, there is still a ton of suspense going around. All that seems certain is that Blake Griffn will be in a Clippers uniform next season. Other than that selection everything seems to be a toss up. We have seen players ...
Mavs' Cuban ready to move on draft day (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Mark Cuban is ready. Ready to make some blockbuster trades on draft day. Ready to take on some hefty contracts if it means adding a quality player -- or two or three -- to the Dallas Mavericks. And, perhaps most of all, he's ready ... to do nothing ...
Hits and Misses: Five Defining Moments in Phoenix Suns Draft HistoryBleacher Report - NBA
With the 2009 NBA Draft just around the corner, let's take a look back at some of the draft moments that stick out most in the minds of Phoenix Suns fans. The Suns have had their share of great picks, first-round busts, missed opportunities, ...
Top Five Defining Moments In Boston Celtics Draft HistoryBleacher Report - NBA
Dynasties are built through the draft. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, football or hockey, finding that special franchise player can put a team on the map for years to come. The New England Patriots built a dynasty through great drafting finding ...
NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0Bleacher Report - NBA
The Draft is quickly approaching. In fact, it's under a week away as of right now. I'll have two mock drafts. One now, and one the day before the draft, after I have read countless rumors and predictions. If you need an explanation for a pick, ...