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Bucks GM John Hammond talks to Brew Hoop, Part I
Every blogger would love the chance to pick the brain of their team's GM. Last Friday we got our chance, sitting down with John Hammond for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of Bucks basketball. Part I recaps Hammond's organizational overhaul, including the hiring of Scott Skiles, the importance of the new structure he's put in place, and reflections on his time in Detroit.
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Wednesday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... John Hammond talks at length with the excellent Bucks blog BrewHoop. In part one of their interview, we learn how Hammond has gone about making all kinds of changes in how the Bucks run. Also, from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, ...

The Roundup: The Sonics Are Oklahoma-Bound
The Big Lead — ... court. We’ll tackle this more after the holiday. (Oklahoman, Seattle Times) Yes, yes, and yes. Read it all. (Joe Sports Fan) The Bonds ball will be displayed at the HOF with an asterisk. (Dan Patrick.com) Michigan RB Kevin Grady was busted for DUI. (Freep) Joey Crawford got him a college degree. (Philly Daily News) What teams excel at scheduling cupcakes. (Wizard of Odds) Bucks GM talks to a blog. (Brew Hoop) Tennis, alive and kicking! (Eli Gieryna) How we ...

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Bucks GM Not Obsessed With PG Purity
FanHouse — ... years). Jefferson and Redd have been very efficient scorers in the recent past. If Williams and the frontcourt can also score efficiently, there will be little problem overall with Milwaukee's offense. And there shouldn't be -- this is a talented offensive team. The real consternation regarding the Buck backcourt should come on the other end, where neither Williams nor Redd have shown they can be consistently stout defenders. (Be sure to check out the first two parts [I, II] of BrewHoop's Hammond interview as well.)   Permalink ...

John Hammond talks to BrewHoop
Detroit Bad Boys — ... Former Pistons VP and new Bucks GM John Hammond talks to BrewHoop in a three part series. There’s a lot of interesting stuff here, from how he constructed his front office, what his draft philosophy was and why the Bucks won’t attempt to directly follow in Detroit’s footsteps. ...

Richard Jefferson meets Milwaukee today; Nets sell Yi jerseys; brewhoop Hammond trilogy
Milwaukee Bucks Blog - The Bob Boozer Jinx — ... its well worth the read. Comes in three parts and in pint glasses too like the Lord of the Rings, wherein it is explained how the one ring came into being and found its way to Michael Redd who may or may not relinquish it to Richard Jefferson ... though he could, and somehow this could all work with Mo Williams as the point guard, and why not because Scott Skiles is kinda like Gandalf and will make it work, somehow, someway. PART 1 PART 2 ...

The 10-man rotation, starring 'Back to the Future' Kobe
Ball Don't Lie — ... Ridiculous Upside. An excellent interview with former Utah Flash GM David Fredman. PG: The Star. Joey Graham, Benson and Hassan Adams are on the Raps summer league team. (Oh, Bosh, too.) 6th: Holy Taco. Revisiting Jeff Van Gundy's really bad day. 7th: Bounce Magazine, via Dime. All praise to God (Shammgod), who reigns the Tri-State Classic in Harlem. 8th: BrewHoop. Bucks GM John Hammond talks to BH about how his new front office and draft ...

Carnival of the NBA #62
Hoops Addict — ... Darius Miles’ recent comeback attempt could hurt Portland’s salary cap situation. * Blog a Bull soaked in the Bulls winning the top overall pick in the draft. * Brian McCormick was raving about Ryan Anderson long before he had a strong start to his rookie season. * Blue Blitz was the first site to leak the Thunder’s new logo this summer. * BrewHoop scored an exclusive interview with Bucks GM John Hammond. * ...

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