proxy.espn.go.com - 5/30/2008
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Comfortably dumbfounded
Blog a Bull —
... Yet I hope that comfort is only limited to Collins as a coach. In many ways I'm 'okay' with the hire for that reason. The intelligence factor has been mentioned, and he has the reputation as a teacher. But there is that other side, and I hope that wasn't glossed over by the Bulls braintrust because they felt Collins' "Chicago ties" would " ...
Lopez, Love say workouts scheduled with Wolves
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... far. The Timberwolves hold the No. 3 pick in the draft, and Lopez said despite the drastic change in climate, he welcomes the idea of playing in Minnesota."I think it'd work out well - Al Jefferson being a very accomplished low-post scorer, and I wouldn't really have to worry about the double- and triple-teams I faced in college," Lopez said. "It'd be more one-on-one and I'd just do what I can. I'd really be looking to play the five position and I'd cherish the opportunity." From Chad Ford/ESPN: Burgler (Eagan, MN): Chad, please please PLEASE tell me that McHale isn't ...
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Ford thinks Rose will be the pick (and other draft tips)
blogabull.com 5/26/2008 —
[From the Fanposts. I inferred the same things Ford did from that podcast -ed.]
One of the stops on the Paxson Media Tour after winning the lottery was a podcast sitdown with Chad Ford. After hearing the usual Pax speak about wanting a leader, ...
Ford: Miami Not Interested in Michael Beasley
sports.aol.com 5/27/2008 — Is the draft really a two-man race like we've assumed? While most of the debate since Tuesday's lottery has centered on whether the Bulls should take Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley , everyone seems to have taken for granted that the Heat would be ...
More Mock Updates
canishoopus.com 5/27/2008 —
Chad Ford updated his mock today with the following:
Derrick Rose: #2 -> #1
Michael Beasley: #1 -> #2
OJ Mayo: #5 -> #3
Anthony Randolph: #10 -> #5
Brook Lopez: #3 -> #9
Russell Westbrook: #8 -> #7
Eric Gordon: #7 -> #8
Kevin Love: #9 -> #14
DeAndre Jordan: #14 -> #10
Brandon Rush: #22 -> #15
Donte Green: #15 -> #17
Robin Lopez: ...
Reports from Pre-Draft Camp —
Canis Hoopus
Draft Express and Chad Ford have the latest developments from the NBA Pre-Draft Camp in Orlando. They differ a bit with their takes. Here's what they have to say about players in the Wolves' sights:
Michael Beasley :
Ford -
Beasley was the first player on the floor but the last to go through the workout. While other workouts were going on, we all watched in awe ...
Cleveland Rumor Mill: Cavaliers, Jermaine O’Neal Trade? —
WaitingForNextYear
I want to personally thank those of you who forwarded on a recent ESPN piece that briefly mentioned the possibility of a Cavaliers trade with the Indiana Pacers. For those of you that have no clue what I’m talking about, Chad Ford recently wrote the following:
Trade rumors keep coming hot and heavy, though most of them aren’t [...]’
BULLETS —
Docksquad Sports
Here are some great reads and headlines from this week so far: An amazing article about Kobe Bryant by SI's Chris Ballard. The Cubbies won another big game today vs the Dodgers. Gallagher had a great outing. Chad Ford's Mock Draft Version 2.0 Kobe talks about his latest video . Who will be MLS ' next Beckham ? A great article about O.J. Mayo by ESPN's Chad Ford For you horse racing ...
Imaginary Chad Ford Mock Draft, circa 1983 —
Blazersedge
1983 NBA Mock Draft v2.0 by Chad Ford
Portland Trail Blazers #14 Pick
The Skinny:
The Blazers, who are coming off a promising 1982-1983 campaign which saw a memorable 15 game winning streak, are sitting pretty in the #14 spot. With a solid young core and all-star talent, all signs point to selecting the Best Player Available-- ideally adding depth to their young, ...
Chad Ford’s Mock Draft —
Dime Magazine
Chad Ford
ESPN.com has posted Chad Ford’s latest mock draft HERE. There a few mini surprises, like having LSU’s Anthony Randolph going as high as No. 5. (In our instant draft the night of the Lottery, we had him lasting until No. 13).
My favorite part though? His breakdown of the Sixers‘ potential pick, Florida’s Marreese Speights: [...]
