Mavs Trade Down to 24: Links and Thoughts
Mavs Moneyball —
... such an eye-of-the-beholder deal," team president Donnie Nelson said recently. "There are going to be guys that someone likes at 25 and someone else likes him at 13."
There is a lot of speculation that Portland traded up to grab Israeli SF Omri Casspi, who is someone I don't think the Mavs would have had a lot of interest in. If that's the case, and Dallas knows it, then they are essentially only moving down one spot.
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The Lakers are planning to get rid of their first round pick, 29th overall. ...
Bored on Draft Day? Here's Something To Do: Live Comment Thread -- All Day, All Night
Atlanta Hawks —
... agent responds to Ainge's criticism. Ray believes he'll stay. Ray WANTS to stay. CelticsBlog: Analysis of Draft day. Expect Rondo to be involved or mentioned in Draft day trades. Bob Ryan: The curious case of Rajon Rondo. Blazers deal three picks to Dallas for pick number 22. Hawks deal for Jamal Crawford. Rumor: Wolves still trying to move up. Mitch Kupchak: Lakers likely to trade for first ...
The Lakers Will Pick Somebody, and a Technicality
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
TrueHoop reader Neal asks a fair question: There are all kinds of reports that the Lakers will trade or sell their first-round pick and yet just the other day I wrote that "NBA rules prohibit trading your first-round pick in consecutive years. The Lakers have traded away their 2008 and 2010 picks. So they have to keep this one." What's the deal? Gather around for a little story. Many years ago, Cleveland owner Ted Stepien (who died in 2007) earned a reputation as one of the worst owners in sports ...
Lakers sell first round pick to Knicks for $3 million
Lakers Blog —
... I posted about 15 minutes ago. ESPN.com's Andy Katz is reporting that the Lakers, who made no secret about their desire to unload their first round pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, have done just that, selling the 29th selection to the ...
Lakers sell Knicks 29th pick
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
I didn't know you could just sell picks like that. The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers have sold the No. 29 pick in the first round of the NBA draft to the New York Knicks for $3 million, multiple ...
Knicks purchase 29th pick from Lakers for $3 Million
Mavs Moneyball —
Knicks purchase 29th pick from Lakers for $3 Million
Draft Day Journal
The Lakers Navy —
... Well, Shaq’s a Cav, Dick Jefferson’s a Spur, and Fab Oberto’s been traded nine times in the last six hours. It’s draft day, and I’m excited. This post will be updated throughout the course of the day with all of the riveting draft news as it pertains to the Lakers. So, let’s get this party rolling.
Lakers select 29th, 42nd, and 59th.
That first-rounder is toast:
The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers have sold the No. 29 pick in the first ...
Draft Day in Clips Nation
Clips Nation —
... (who just sold the 29th pick to the Knicks for $3M cash) are the best example of this, but Cleveland and New Orleans are other candidates to try to save some tax money later in the first round. Then there is a team like Minnesota with four first round picks - they might be in the market to deal one of those, rather than bringing in four rookies all in the same season. At any rate, while there likely won't be any big Clipper deals announced today, the Clippers may still try to get another pick tonight, so don't turn off the TV five minutes in after BG ...
2009 NBA Draft Open Thread (Beware The Spurs Ninja)
Pounding The Rock —
... Raptors
Bucks
Nets
Bobcats
Pacers
Suns
Pistons
Bulls
76ers
Timberwolves
Hawks
Jazz
Hornets
Mavericks
Kings
Trailblazers
Thunder
Bulls
Grizzlies
Timberwolves
Knicks (via Lakers, according to ESPN)
Cavaliers
Second Round ...
Knicks Reportedly Buy Pick No. 29
The Baseline —
ESPN is reporting the Knicks have bought the No. 29 pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for $3 million, citing anonymous sources. ...
Bored on Draft Day? Here's Something To Do: Live Comment Thread -- All Day, All Night
Cleveland Cavaliers —
... grab an SG in the free agent market, Mickael Pietrus will assume the starting shooting guard role, allowing Carter to become the team's small forward (that is if the Magic don't bring back Turkoglu). Van Gundy will have his hands full next year. Although Alston is gone, he still has some big egos with Howard, Carter, Rashard Lewis. The Magic have an interesting mix of players, and it will be costly for SVG to even think about letting his guard down. Lakers send 29th pick the New York Knicks for cash. Rumors have the Suns asking for ...
NBA Offseason Grades (2009) - Pacific Division
Basketball Fiend —
... prize. There has a been a lot of talk about Artest lately. But in my opinion the negative things that are being said about him have been exaggerated. He isn’t losing his mojo. He’s still one of the most physical players in the league. And good teams need physical players during the playoffs. Just look at what he did for the Rockets last season in the playoffs. That confidence? That swagger? A lot of that came from Artest. Ron-Ron may launch ill-advised shots, catch the team bus wearing only his underwear , and pick up unnecessary technical fouls, but he backs down from no one. ...
