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Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons?
A small trade, there's no doubt about the initial take, but a trade that could mean big things for both teams as 2009-10 drones along.  The Detroit Pistons sent Amir Johnson (pictured, right) to the Milwaukee Bucks for Fabricio Oberto on Tuesday . The two players combined to average just ...
Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
nba.com — The Washington Wizards took a bold step toward becoming a contender in the East on Tuesday, while... the Minnesota Timberwolves hope they now have enough ammunition to move up to the second pick in Thursday's NBA draft -- their target, Spanish teenage ... (more) Wizards could be East contender; Wolves eye Rubio
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
cleveland.com — Several trades with some big names were agreed to by NBA teams on Tuesday. The activity could... spread to the Cavaliers soon as league sources indicate they are considering trades to move up in Thursday's Draft. (more) Cleveland Cavaliers' draft affected by NBA trades Tuesday
Morning Shootaround: Celtics Pistons Trade Rumor, Amir Johnson, More Draft Talk, and a Message for Joe
Morning Shootaround: Celtics Pistons Trade Rumor, Amir Johnson, More Draft Talk, and a Message ...
motownstringmusic.com — It has been a busy couple days, full of rumors and trades .  Pistons Nation wonders if... Joe Dumars should have considered the Celtics alleged offer a little more.  I didn't like it when I first heard about it and I don't really like it much more now, but Kelly Dwyer of Yahoo! doesn't ... (more) Morning Shootaround: Celtics Pistons Trade Rumor, Amir ...
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In defense of Amir Johnson’s motor
Detroit Bad Boys — ... First of all, let me say that I have all the respect in the world for Kelly Dwyer; the guy watches more basketball than any 10 fans combined. That said, his take on the Amir Johnson trade simply confused me: ...

IC Cold Links: NBA Draft Spiced Up With Trades And Rumors
Indy Cornrows — ... to forward Sean May, allowing the former first-round pick and Indiana Mr. Basketball to become an unrestricted free agent. Hmm, an undervalued PF with plenty to prove. Pacers guard situation uncertain Cliff Brunt breaks down the Pacers guard situation as the head into the NBA Draft on Thursday. PACERS: Pacers Fans Live Mock Draft II The fan mock draft at Pacers.com produces some lively discussion and Gerald Henderson for the Pacers. Minor move, big dividends for the Bucks and Pistons? Kelly Dwyer breaks ...

Morning Shootaround: Celtics Pistons Trade Rumor, Amir Johnson, More Draft Talk, and a Message for Joe
Motown String Music — ... to Dwyer's opinion on the Amir Johnson trade.  Dwyer assumes Johnson didn't have "the drive or interest in doing much of anything last season" when that was certainly not the case.  No one would know that better than Mr. Watson himself (except for Amir of course), who has the luxury of interacting with the Pistons before and after every game. ...

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