sports.yahoo.com - 6/19/2009
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The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to talk tough, saying they’re unafraid to draft Ricky Rubio with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, but no one believes them. Nevertheless, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace finds himself in a tough spot. He has a volatile owner, Michael Heisley, puffing out ...
freedarko.blogspot.com - 6/18/2009
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We may never be capable of answering with
"FreeDarko" means, but explaining the basis of the FD...
Mock Draft is a lot simpler. Like the real thing, it involves a sometimes delicate balance between best available and best fit—or in this case, most FD ...
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FreeDrafto #24883131: The Mock
pointsinthepaint.com - 6/19/2009
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Blake Griffin is a Slam-dunk at First... move
along now folks... move along... The NBA draft is...
around the corner and mock drafts are abound all over the web, speculating with eager anticipation about which team will pick which player. The number one pick is an absolute no-brainer, a "no ...
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The Draft Ball is in the Grizzlies' Claw
nba.fanhouse.com - 6/19/2009
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by Matt Moore Since Brandon Jennings made headlines
by asserting that Spanish point guard prospect Ricky Rubio...
is "all hype," already skeptical draftniks have taken a closer look at La Pistola's chances in the lig. FanHouse's Matt Moore and Tom ...
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Will Ricky Rubio Bust? A Debate
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Latest NBA rumor: Blazers targeting Turkoglu, Kidd?
Blazers Blog —
Nothing better to usher us into the weekend than a big, juicy rumor. From Yahoo! Sports and Adrian Wojnarowski: For all the Portland Trail Blazers' usual misdirection plays about moving up in the draft, few say they're sincere in climbing into the lottery. Ultimately, it's thought that the Blazers are trying to clear cap space - perhaps as much as $10 million - and multiple league executives think Portland is determined to sign Orlando Magic free agent Hedo Turkoglu. For now, the Blazers are trying to find a taker for point guard Sergio Rodriguez and his $1.6 million salary. ...
Ray Wants to Stay; Starbury Feels Wanted
CelticsBlog —
Ray Wants to Stay; Starbury Feels Wanted
Celtics guard Ray Allen has expressed a desire for a contract extension, league executives say, but that isn’t happening in Boston . . .
Stephon Marbury is telling friends he believes that the Celtics want to re-sign him.
Report: Celtics Don't Want to Extend Ray
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
Via Yahoo!: Celtics guard Ray Allen has expressed a desire for a contract extension, league executives say, but that isn’t happening in Boston. … Stephon Marbury is telling friends he believes that the Celtics want to re-sign him. … I'm really gonna miss Ray. The guy has been more ...
The Rumor Mill and Random Thoughts 6/20
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... would not be traded. But then again, I take everything that Danny says with a grain of salt. I recall a time right after Danny took over as GM when he said that he had no intention of trading Antoine Walker and then 2 weeks later, Walker was gone. Another time, Danny was talking on WEEI and stated clearly that he had nothing in the works as far as trades and 2 hours later, he made the trade for Wally. I really don't trust a thing he says. This little tidbit comes from Yahoo: Celtics guard Ray Allen has expressed a desire for a contract ...
Sixers Chatter
Recliner GM —
Haven’t had much time to write lately just been swamped with work and a lot of summer league games. This is just a round up of some recent Sixers related news (basketball not off the court. I am ignoring the Iguodala’s baby momma drama) to spark some discussion over the weekend. Have at it.
Royal Ivey Opts Out
Apparently this was the plan all a long according to Ivey’s agent. I think he and his agent is a little delusional if they think Ivey is worth more than the veteran’s minimum period let a long in this economy.
“This was really the plan all along,” said Glass, Ivey’s agent. “The player option was my ...
Vince Carter To Cleveland?
Hooped Up —
Shaquille O’Neal, Antawn Jamison and now Vince Carter has has popped up in trade rumour talks to Cleveland.
The Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed Vince Carter again, sources said. As financial losses mount for New Jersey’s ownership, it appears more likely that the Nets will try to move Carter and the two years and $33.6 million left on his deal. The Nets would have to take Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic in return.
If the Cavs and Nets completed this deal, life for LeBron James becomes easier instantly and for Vince Carter and his legacy things could be looking up. Lets see how this one plays out. ...
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blogs.commercialappeal.com 6/5/2009 — The Grizzlies have not scheduled a workout/meeting in Memphis with 18-year-old Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. A team insider said the Griz were unaware of Rubio's exact plans - whether he would work out for any NBA team or simply...
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3shadesofblue.com 6/4/2009 — According to the Sacramento Bee's Ailene Voisin : One of the more interesting tidbits of information coming out of the pre-draft workouts the last two days in Oakland is word that the agent for Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio is suddenly amenable to participating in interviews and ...
To Trade or Not to Trade
3shadesofblue.com 6/9/2009 — "To trade or not to trade, that is the question. Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against the sea of troubles and by trading, end them?" Paraphrase of Hamlet's soliloquy This is the question that troubles Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace
2009 NBA Draft: Hey Gift Horse, I'm Looking At You! Part 1
3shadesofblue.com 5/26/2009 — I am still basking in the after glow of the good fortune our Memphis Grizzlies received during the 2009 NBA draft lottery. It has perhaps been the best time for the Memphis Grizzlies since the first playoff game in the Pyramid. However, since the Grizzlies missed out on the obvious fit in ...
Anderson: Wins at Memphis are ours (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/19/2009
Armed with his degree and touring the country pursuing his NBA dream, Antonio Anderson hasn't stopped being Memphis' best defender. Only this time the top stopper on coach John Calipari's dominant teams is one of the program's top advocates as the ...
New York Knicks' Draft: Anything Is Possible —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/19/2009
In the 2009 NBA Draft, anything is truly possible for Donnie Walsh and his New York Knicks.
Entering this offseason, the Knicks are looking to fill a lot of spots and provide solid players that will be productive in the future. Going up and down ...
Timberwolves work out 6 point guards (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/19/2009
The big names were already lined up Friday to audition for the role of Minnesota point guard, even before the Timberwolves got a welcome surprise. Tyreke Evans of Memphis decided to forego a solo workout scheduled for Friday afternoon to participate ...