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Off Topic: NBA prospect “not about the money”
Full of Sports —
Well Ricky Rubio, let's just wait and see, shall we? There have been rumblings and suggestions that if things get extremely complicated with Ricky Rubio's Spanish team, DKV Joventut, he might not be able to afford to play in the NBA. Depending on where he's drafted, it's conceivable that his NBA salary will approximate the buyout he owes his original team. In other words, he might play in the NBA without making a penny. Rubio says that wouldn't bother him. "I have a dream," he said. "I want to play in the NBA." The point guard, ...
Off Topic: NBA prospect "not about the money"
It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog —
Well Ricky Rubio, let's just wait and see, shall we? There have been rumblings and suggestions that if things get extremely complicated with Ricky Rubio's Spanish team, DKV Joventut, he might not be able to afford to play in the NBA. Depending on where he's drafted, it's conceivable that his NBA salary will approximate the buyout he owes his original team. In other words, he might play in the NBA without making a penny. Rubio says that wouldn't bother him. "I have a dream," he said. "I want to play in the NBA." The point guard, ...
More Rondo Updates
CelticsBlog —
From the ESPN buzz:
POSTED: June 24 -- 12:43 p.m. ET Chris Broussard: Rajon Rondo is definitely on the market. I'm told he's very hard for Doc Rivers to coach, and that although Rondo gets along OK with his teammates, he's far from a great teammate. The fear in Boston is that if Rondo is this difficult to handle on a rookie-scale salary, he'll be a monster once he earns big money. One GM told me, "They won a championship with this guy, and he's coming off a tremendous playoff performance ... and they're looking to trade ...
Blazers move up two spots, acquire 22nd pick from Mavs
Blazers Blog —
... speculates on just why the move up (Insider): The word around the league was the Kings had zeroed in on Omri Casspi with the 23rd pick. Casspi could be a good pick for the Blazers to either keep or bring over this year to provide more toughness in the frontcourt. Other potential targets for the Blazers could be Florida's Nick Calathes, Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair, Georgetown's DaJuan Summers and VCU's Eric Maynor. Here's what Blazers director of college scouting ...
Wolves Updates 6/24 Part 4
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... From Chad Ford/ESPN:
As we've reported, the Wolves are willing to talk about moving the No. 5 and No. 18 picks for either the No. 2 or No. 3 pick in the draft. But if they can't get ...
RUMOR: Warriors Like Brandon Jennings at #7
Golden State Of Mind —
... Chris Broussard over at ESPN.com has the info:
Brandon Jennings, who may drop out of the lottery, had a tremendous workout with New Jersey on Tuesday. Coach Lawrence Frank felt he ran the pick-and-roll better than any player the Nets worked out.
The Nets believe that in three to four years, Jennings could be either the first- or second-best player in the entire draft class. But they believe he's two to three years away from being an everyday starter, so they won't pick him.
Golden State likes Jennings at No. ...
RUMOR: Warriors like Wake Forrest's James Johnson if Jordan Hill is gone
Golden State Of Mind —
... he's not even on either of our draft polls:
Polling GSOM: Who do you think the Warriors will draft in the 2009 NBA Draft?
Polling GSOM: Who do you WANT the Warriors to draft in the 2009 NBA Draft?
Maybe he can play for the San Jose Earthquakes too! [via www.nancarrow-webdesk.com]
If you're feeling Johnson for either poll, please drop a comment in those respective threads. Jump for the details!
ESPN.com's Chad Ford spreads the word:
With a proposed Hawks ...
A source, however, says that there's one huge missing piece in the picture: GM Geoff Petrie has...
Sactown Royalty —
... Ric Bucher, ESPN.com
Thursday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit —
- Draft day - the latest rumors from Andy Katz and Draft Express. - Seth Davis wrote a great article on how college kids get screwed with the current scholarship system. - Brandon Jennings talks about blazing a trail to Europe. - Luke Winn dives into the numbers to quell four NBA draft myths. - Jordan's son quits basketball. - Ricky Rubio would play for free. - Top ten T-Will quotes. - The best player you haven't seen play will be on national television this year. - ...
Wednesday Night Roundup
ClipperBlog.com Blog for the Los Angeles NBA Clippers Fans —
... Chris Broussard at ESPN.com is reporting, “Chris Kaman and Tyson Chandler are being shopped and could have new homes tomorrow.” Andy Katz is less bullish on the prospect of Kaman’s being moved. ...
Wednesday Notes: Final Pre-Draft News, more trade reaction
Brew Hoop —
... Broussard: Jennings in the mix? No one seems to know where Brandon Jennings might go, but Chris Broussard mentions him as a possiblity for the Bucks: ...
Shaq Close To Being A Cav?!?!
Cleveland Cavaliers —
... yourself Cav fans, because the Big Shaqtus could become the Big Shaqalier real soon. According to Brian Windhorst's Twitter, the deal is close. Two sources say Shaq very close to being traded to Cavs. They have two other deals theyare working on 2. Perhaps trying 2 pressure PHX. This comes after there were a couple of reports this evening that said a Shaq-to-Cleveland deal was close, as well. Chris Broussard said it was 50-50 heading into tonight. Chris Broussard: A league source tells ...
ESPN Clippers Trade Buzz (June 24)
Clips Nation —
ESPN Clippers Trade Buzz (June 24)
Andy Katz: A source with knowledge of the situation said the Clippers wanted to move Chris Kaman but weren't able to do so as of Wednesday. There was nothing imminent for draft night.
The source said that the Clippers ...
