americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com - 6/30/2009
—
You can't really grade a draft in any league until 3 years later. I did a "re-do" post a year ago with the 2005 NBA Draft, you can see that HERE . The NBA just had their draft last week and it will take a few seasons to see if they work out. The 2006 NBA Draft has had only one all-star so far, ...
What is the class of 2006 worth?
scoresreport.com 6/18/2009 — Around this time last year, I tried to estimate the kind of contracts the big name players from the class of 2004 and 2005 would sign , and here’s how I fared:
All in all, I think I did a pretty good job. Of the 12 players that signed a contract last summer, I correctly predicted the ...
Revisiting the 2006 NBA Draft class
scoresreport.com 5/4/2009 —
On the heels of what many are labeling the greatest first round NBA series of all-time , there’s already been a lot of talk about how good the recently exited Chicago Bulls can be next year. And with good reason: Derrick Rose is already on his ...
USA Basketball holds 3 day minicamp
digitalsportsdaily.com 6/25/2009 —
USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo announced today that the 2009 USA Basketball Men’s National Team mini-camp will be held July 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nev.
In addition to Smith, those accepting an invitation to attend the July 22-25 mini-camp were: Josh Smith (Atlanta Hawks) ...
Full Court Press
blazersedge.com 6/29/2009 — Casey Holdahl is already 3 posts deep into his Spanish Sojourn, trekking halfway across the world to keep up with Rudy Fernandez. Great stuff; check it out .
Halfway through this podcast is my morning-after take on draft night on Friday's MSP with Gavin and Chad . ...
Blazers sign Millsap to offer sheet
scoresreport.com 7/11/2009 —
Portland is making a push for Utah forward Paul Millsap.
The Portland Trail Blazers elected Friday not to wait on trade possibilities, deciding instead to offer Utah Jazz restricted free agent Paul Millsap a four-year contract worth an estimated $32 million-to-$36 million, according to ...
How Good is Portland?
mvn.com 7/6/2009 — Wallace committing to C's. Ever since the 2007 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers have been a team the NBA has kept an eye on. That mere "eye" became "eyes," and the quick sideglance at the team became a stare as the Blazers went on a 13-game ...
Repost: 2009 NBA Playoff Preview Courtesy of the King of Pop
spartyandfriends.com 6/26/2009 — This is a rerun of a post that ran exactly 10 weeks ago today. I really never expected to be reposting this on the occasion of Michael’s death. And if I did, I never would have expected it this soon. My heart goes out to Michael’s friends and family around the world as well as his ...
Report: Portland offer Paul Millsap
ripcityproject.com 7/10/2009 — Finally.
Earlier today in his farewall to Brandon Bass post, Coup asked “How long does it take to “prepare” an offer to Paul Millsap?”
The answer: not that long.
ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard broke the news about 10 minutes ago. Here’s exactly what he ...
Crystal Ball: The Most Pivotal Future Blazers
blazersedge.com 7/8/2009 —
More photos »
by Don Ryan - AP
We're a lock for this list but who else is going to join us? (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Browse more photos »
Our ongoing discussion of players and ...
Draft Night Digest
blazersedge.com 6/26/2009 — A lot happened today and there's no way I have the energy to get it all out to you tonight.
But let me run through some of the most exciting and pertinent information, sum up my thoughts and provide a draft grade (which is surely ...
Just How Good are the Portland Trail Blazers? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 6/28/2009
Up in the Portland area, a basketball team is surpassing all expectations of many NBA scouts. The team, lead by a young core group of players, are a fixture in the West and will be for many years. That team is the Portland Trail Blazers.
Led by All ...
Wizards Watch as Free Agency Begins —
Wizards Insider 6/30/2009
The NBA free agent negotiation period begins at midnight but the Washington Wizards aren't expected to be much of a player from the outset. As Coach Flip Saunders said last week at the news conference to introduce Randy Foye and Mike Miller, the ...