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blazersedge.com - 6/28/2008
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Ben Golliver of Blazer's Edge with an insightful, ultra-detailed breakdown of how the Trail Blazers, lead by GM Kevin Pritchard, landed Jerryd Bayless on draft night. Part of the answer? They duped the Bobcats into taking D.J. Augustin. The Kings being "functionally retarded" also helped Portland's cause.
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Video: Fans love Blazers' draft day dealings
blog.oregonlive.com 6/27/2008 — Enthusiasm grows as Portland gets Brandon Rush then trades for Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum at a gathering hosted by forward LaMarcus Aldridge at Grand Central on SE 8th & Morrison St....
blog.oregonlive.com 6/27/2008 — Enthusiasm grows as Portland gets Brandon Rush then trades for Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum at a gathering hosted by forward LaMarcus Aldridge at Grand Central on SE 8th & Morrison St....
Pacers, Blazers, Clippers big winners in draft
sports.yahoo.com 6/27/2008 — According to the Miami Herald, the big winners in Thursday's NBA draft were: Portland Trail Blazers : A team that already was deep, young and talented only enhanced that crop by executing deals to land two projected lottery picks in Arizona guard ...
sports.yahoo.com 6/27/2008 — According to the Miami Herald, the big winners in Thursday's NBA draft were: Portland Trail Blazers : A team that already was deep, young and talented only enhanced that crop by executing deals to land two projected lottery picks in Arizona guard ...
Blazers get Jerryd Bayless
blog.oregonlive.com 6/28/2008 — Blog reader Andrew tipped me to what he heard on the radio and I confirmed with Quick, the Blazers will be receiving Indiana's pick of Jerryd Bayless. The Blazers will send their pick at 13, Brandon Rush, along with Jarrett...
blog.oregonlive.com 6/28/2008 — Blog reader Andrew tipped me to what he heard on the radio and I confirmed with Quick, the Blazers will be receiving Indiana's pick of Jerryd Bayless. The Blazers will send their pick at 13, Brandon Rush, along with Jarrett...
No Bayless?
supersonicsoul.com 6/24/2008 — Hope you haven't already ordered a Jerryd Bayless Sonics' jersey. According to draftexpress.com: Is Jerryd Bayless as much of a lock at 4 as everyone thinks? A number of NBA teams we’ve spoken with don’t think that’s the case. Almost everyone at ...
supersonicsoul.com 6/24/2008 — Hope you haven't already ordered a Jerryd Bayless Sonics' jersey. According to draftexpress.com: Is Jerryd Bayless as much of a lock at 4 as everyone thinks? A number of NBA teams we’ve spoken with don’t think that’s the case. Almost everyone at ...
Getting to Know Jerryd Bayless
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless averaged 19.7 ppg and 4.0 apg last season. He is considered to be a top prospect in this year's draft and he may go as high as fourth overall. Paul Dalessio passed along a video about Bayless in which he explains how practicing against his brother and his brother's older friends helped mold him as a player.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Arizona guard Jerryd Bayless averaged 19.7 ppg and 4.0 apg last season. He is considered to be a top prospect in this year's draft and he may go as high as fourth overall. Paul Dalessio passed along a video about Bayless in which he explains how practicing against his brother and his brother's older friends helped mold him as a player.
Another side of Jerryd Bayless
purepoint.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Paul Dalessio from Reebok via Fleischman-Hillard sends over this video of Jerryd Bayless talking about the upcoming draft and his close relationship with his brother, Justin, who is working as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.
purepoint.blogspot.com 6/25/2008 — Paul Dalessio from Reebok via Fleischman-Hillard sends over this video of Jerryd Bayless talking about the upcoming draft and his close relationship with his brother, Justin, who is working as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.
Chatting With Top 2008 NBA Draft Prospects
myespn.go.com 6/26/2008 — Here's the anticipated schedule, all in Eastern Time: O.J. Mayo 4:15 - 4:30 Eric Gordon 4:30 - 4:45 Jerryd Bayless 4:45 - 5:00 Derrick Rose 5:00 - 5:15 Kevin Love 5:15 - 5:30 As much as possible, we'll be working in questions from the comments of ...
myespn.go.com 6/26/2008 — Here's the anticipated schedule, all in Eastern Time: O.J. Mayo 4:15 - 4:30 Eric Gordon 4:30 - 4:45 Jerryd Bayless 4:45 - 5:00 Derrick Rose 5:00 - 5:15 Kevin Love 5:15 - 5:30 As much as possible, we'll be working in questions from the comments of ...
JERRYD BAYLESS DIME DRAFT DIARY: Presented by Levi’s 501®
dimemag.com 6/26/2008 — We wanted to give our readers as close to a real-time view into what it’s like to be Jerryd Bayless at this very minute -- to be going from just a 19-year-old kid to an NBA superstar overnight. Over the next three days, we’ll feature Jerryd Bayless’ ...
dimemag.com 6/26/2008 — We wanted to give our readers as close to a real-time view into what it’s like to be Jerryd Bayless at this very minute -- to be going from just a 19-year-old kid to an NBA superstar overnight. Over the next three days, we’ll feature Jerryd Bayless’ ...
Live from NY: Rose, Beasley, Mayo and Bayless
blogs.herald.com 6/26/2008 — The top prospects spoke to the media this afternoon and the biggest buzz is about who Miami will end up with Thursday night. Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo and Jerryd Bayless each thinks they could land in Miami, presuming Derrick Rose...
blogs.herald.com 6/26/2008 — The top prospects spoke to the media this afternoon and the biggest buzz is about who Miami will end up with Thursday night. Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo and Jerryd Bayless each thinks they could land in Miami, presuming Derrick Rose...
Insight into NBA Draft pick Jerryd Bayless
with-malice.com 6/26/2008 — The NBA Draft looms large, and for none more so than those who wait to see where they’ll drop. Having a look at one of the better players who’ll feature in the 2008 NBA Draft… this piece came about post communication with someone who has actually worked with Bayless.
with-malice.com 6/26/2008 — The NBA Draft looms large, and for none more so than those who wait to see where they’ll drop. Having a look at one of the better players who’ll feature in the 2008 NBA Draft… this piece came about post communication with someone who has actually worked with Bayless.
NBA Draft Media Day, Part 2 (Bayless, Westbrook, Gordon, Augustin,etc)
draftexpress.com 6/26/2008 — Video interviews with seven of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft from media day in New York City: Jerryd Bayless, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, D.J. Augustin, Anthony Randolph, Brandon Rush and Robin Lopez.
draftexpress.com 6/26/2008 — Video interviews with seven of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft from media day in New York City: Jerryd Bayless, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, D.J. Augustin, Anthony Randolph, Brandon Rush and Robin Lopez.
The Dark Horse
clipperblog.com 6/26/2008 — Chad Ford has the Clips snagging Jerryd Bayless in his most recent Mock Draft . From his post to [enter your deity here]'s ear. Personally, I'm having a hard time infusing too much intrigue into the Clippers' 2008 draft because I firmly ...
clipperblog.com 6/26/2008 — Chad Ford has the Clips snagging Jerryd Bayless in his most recent Mock Draft . From his post to [enter your deity here]'s ear. Personally, I'm having a hard time infusing too much intrigue into the Clippers' 2008 draft because I firmly ...
Larry Bird makes his move
18to88.blogspot.com 6/27/2008 — Huge, huge, huge trade. The Pacers send their eleventh pick, Jerryd Bayless and Ike Diogu to the Portland Trailblazers for Brandon Rush (drafted 13th), guard Jaret Jack (10 ppg, 4 apg) and local boy Josh McRoberts (Carmel, IN). I'm dizzy. I think everyone was pretty psyched about getting Bayless at #11, but on the bright side Rush is 6' - 6" and has the body to play a long time in the NBA. ...
18to88.blogspot.com 6/27/2008 — Huge, huge, huge trade. The Pacers send their eleventh pick, Jerryd Bayless and Ike Diogu to the Portland Trailblazers for Brandon Rush (drafted 13th), guard Jaret Jack (10 ppg, 4 apg) and local boy Josh McRoberts (Carmel, IN). I'm dizzy. I think everyone was pretty psyched about getting Bayless at #11, but on the bright side Rush is 6' - 6" and has the body to play a long time in the NBA. ...
Welcome To New York Danilo Gallinari
sports.aol.com 6/27/2008 — Knicks fans wanted a PG tonight, and they certainly didn't want Danilo Gallinari, booing him vigorously every time his name was mentioned. The chants for O.J Mayo were loud and often to begin the night but after he was selected #3 overall by Minnesota ...
sports.aol.com 6/27/2008 — Knicks fans wanted a PG tonight, and they certainly didn't want Danilo Gallinari, booing him vigorously every time his name was mentioned. The chants for O.J Mayo were loud and often to begin the night but after he was selected #3 overall by Minnesota ...
Crazy Draft Night Leaves Plenty To Ponder
indycornrows.com 6/27/2008 — Wow, what a crazy night at the Fieldhouse! I was really amped when talented combo guard, Jerryd Bayless fell to the Pacers' pick at 11. The fans gathered at the arena shared my excitement. After catching our collective breath, the Raptors selected ...
indycornrows.com 6/27/2008 — Wow, what a crazy night at the Fieldhouse! I was really amped when talented combo guard, Jerryd Bayless fell to the Pacers' pick at 11. The fans gathered at the arena shared my excitement. After catching our collective breath, the Raptors selected ...
The Mystery of the Chris Douglas-Roberts Draft Slide
intentionalfoul.com 6/27/2008 — Last night, the most valuable player for the Memphis Tigers — no, it wasn’t Derrick Rose — didn’t get drafted until later in the second round and I have to wonder why. Here is a list of some of the guards taken before CDR: ...
intentionalfoul.com 6/27/2008 — Last night, the most valuable player for the Memphis Tigers — no, it wasn’t Derrick Rose — didn’t get drafted until later in the second round and I have to wonder why. Here is a list of some of the guards taken before CDR: ...
Kings' Fans Are Less Than Thrilled With Their First Round Draft Pick
sports.aol.com 6/27/2008 — With Tom Ziller 's blessing, I bring you the story of a fan base that had its draft night hopes raised to the highest of heights, only to have them come crashing to the ground moments later. The Sacramento Kings had the 12th pick in the draft, and as ...
sports.aol.com 6/27/2008 — With Tom Ziller 's blessing, I bring you the story of a fan base that had its draft night hopes raised to the highest of heights, only to have them come crashing to the ground moments later. The Sacramento Kings had the 12th pick in the draft, and as ...
Jerryd Bayless Has Haters
blazersedge.com 6/30/2008 — In the post below this one, I wrote that the one trait that all 8 high school players featured in the new movie "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot" shared was a more than healthy desire to be the best. Certainly this is true for the newest Trail Blazer (one of the 8 players featured in the movie), Jerryd Bayless. With that kind of drive and resulting success, apparently, comes a jug ..
blazersedge.com 6/30/2008 — In the post below this one, I wrote that the one trait that all 8 high school players featured in the new movie "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot" shared was a more than healthy desire to be the best. Certainly this is true for the newest Trail Blazer (one of the 8 players featured in the movie), Jerryd Bayless. With that kind of drive and resulting success, apparently, comes a jug ..
Anatomy of a Pritchslap -- Part 2 — Blazersedge
In the original version of the post directly below this, I attempted to make 3 points (in order):
1) Pritchard is a genius, having pulled off a great deal with Indiana, a deal that benefitted both teams, required significant wheeling and dealing, and had many moving parts.
2) The off-site press setup this year-- and the access to instant technology, coupled with the pressure to be ...
Anatomy of a Pritchslap — Blazersedge
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Note: the speculative portions of the original piece have been removed or clarified. My deepest apologies. Sorry also for deleting the original post. I appreciated all of your comments. Please see the post above to discuss my opinions of the Charlotte non-trade. -- Ben
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Time to 'Pay Up' — Blazers Blog
The new documentary Gunnin' for That #1 Spot highlights some of this draft's top draft picks during an AAU game at infamous Rucker Park in New York a few summers back. The film includes the newest Blazer Jerryd Bayless, also...
The Wrong Hat Parade — SimonOnSports
This is arguably my favorite part of the draft. Players wearing hats for teams they never play for.
Lovely: Memphis -> Minny
Mayo: Minny -> Memphis
Super Nintendo: Minny -> Miami
Bayless: Pacers -> Blazers
Rush: Blazers -> Pacers
Batum: Rockets -> Blazers
Dorsey: Blazers ->Rockets
Arthur: NO -> Portland -> Houston -> Memphis
And of course the absolute best ...
What the Blazers came up with — Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blog
Don't want to step on SJ's killer diary below, so I'll keep this brief and simple. This is what the Blazers did in the 2008 Draft, and it looks good. We'll have thoughts tomorrow.
Received:
Jerryd Bayless
Ike Diogu
Nicolas Batum
'09 2nd Rounder from the Clippers
Three future 2nd Rounders from the Bulls
Lost:
Jarret Jack
Josh McRoberts
Brandon Rush
Picks Traded:
Brandon ...
Blazers Gets Jerryd Bayless Via Trade — FanHouse
ESPN is reporting that Indiana picked Jerryd Bayless at #11 not for themselves, but for the active active Blazers. Chad Ford says the trade is Bayless and Ike Diogu in exchange for Brandon Rush , picked 13th, and Jarrett Jack . Of course, it's a coup for Portland's Kevin Pritchard , who came into the draft needing a point guard and ended up with arguably the second best one available. And ...
Where does Lou Williams stack up against this year’s draft? — Philadelphia 76ers
Welcome back to Passion and Pride, my friends. This is a BIG week for us in that the NBA Draft is on Thursday. The Sixers have the 16th selection and a boat load of cap space this summer.
As I was watching YouTube videos of the top guards in this draft class, I couldn’t help but think to myself that fan favorite Lou Williams was right on par with these guys. The talent is there. ...
Winners and losers from NBA Draft — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Picking up Jerryd Bayless puts the Blazers on the right side of NBADraft.net's list of winners and losers from Thursday.
Picking up Jerryd Bayless puts the Blazers on the right side of NBADraft.net's list of winners and losers from Thursday.
Report: Bayless to Blazers in Five-Player Deal — NBA.com: News
The Indiana Pacers have a tentative agreement to send forward Ike Diogu and the rights to guard Jerryd Bayless to Portland for point guard Jarrett Jack, forward Josh McRoberts and the rights to shooting guard Brandon Rush.
The Indiana Pacers have a tentative agreement to send forward Ike Diogu and the rights to guard Jerryd Bayless to Portland for point guard Jarrett Jack, forward Josh McRoberts and the rights to shooting guard Brandon Rush.
Pacers trade 11th pick to Blazers, get three — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers traded first-round pick Jerryd Bayless to the Portland Trail...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers traded first-round pick Jerryd Bayless to the Portland Trail...
Pacers deal 11th pick Bayless to Blazers (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The Indiana Pacers traded first-round draft pick Jerryd Bayless to the Portland Trail Blazers for No. 13 pick Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press about the deal Thursday night, ...
The Indiana Pacers traded first-round draft pick Jerryd Bayless to the Portland Trail Blazers for No. 13 pick Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press about the deal Thursday night, ...
