slamonline.com - 6/16/2009
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by Ryne Nelson
Will Rockets fans miss the most important trade of the decade? It could definitely go under the radar.
H-Town shipped both its 2009 draft picks (to bring in Luis Scola and Ron Artest), leaving most Rockets fans without incentive to follow the NBA’s annual rite of ...
mysportsrumors.com - 6/16/2009
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mysportsrumors.com —
Now that the NBA Finals are over trade
rumors are all over the place, most purely speculative....
It’s what us fans love to do in the off season. The hot topic today is the possibility of Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady becoming a member of the New York Knicks . The rumor first ...
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McGrady A Knick ?
weblogs.newsday.com - 6/16/2009
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weblogs.newsday.com —
Several persons with knowledge of the situation have
said the Knicks would strongly consider McGrady, even as...
a one-year mercenary. The two could use each other: McGrady wants another mega-deal before free agency in 2010 and should be motivated to be ...
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T-Mac Attack?
bleacherreport.com - 6/14/2009
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bleacherreport.com —
Earlier this week, reports out of Memphis claimed
that the Grizzlies and General Manager Chris Wallace are...
exploring trade offers for the second-overall selection in the upcoming NBA draft. The Knicks, Rockets, and Celtics are rumored to be three ...
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Grizzlies Interested In Dealing Second Overall Pick, But ...
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Daily Links: Gasol could have been a Sun? Kill me now
Bright Side Of The Sun —
... NBA Draft, one league source said there has been an unusual silence around the league regarding substantial trade talks. The source said the economy is likely the culprit, with the majority of teams primarily interested in shedding high-dollar contracts. "Dumping contracts is going to be the principal thing in this draft as far as trades go," the source said. "You’re not going to see pick-for-pick (trades). You’re going to see pick and bad contract for pick."
SLAM ONLINE | " Source: T-Mac Being Shopped "Rip Hamilton’s a name oft-mentioned as ...
The Dream Links: Special Insane Rumors Edition - June 16th, 2009
The Dream Shake —
... in trying to move Tracy McGrady we’re told. McGrady will be out for the first 20-30 games of the regular season, but there is some thought that he might be able to help a playoff team down the stretch, particularly since he’s in a contract year. Its tough to see how many teams would be able to absorb the 20+ million dollars he’s owed next season. The New York Knicks might be one of them. Houston would be looking for a shooting guard in return."
Source: T-Mac Being Shopped - SLAM Online Ryne Nelson's reaction to the Draft Express report: ...
Gauging Tracy McGrady's Future and Looking Ahead to 2010
The Dream Shake —
... The other possibility is that we trade McGrady for someone of immediate value and try to win the whole thing this season. Ryne Nelson brought up the idea of a Rip Hamilton and a 1st rounder to Houston for McGrady. Other rumors have floated around about McGrady going to Memphis for their pick and a big contract, like ...
Seatowning 6/17/09, USC is going down a Slippery Slope
SeaTown Sports —
... an atomic bomb full of sanctions. Say goodbye to any future success concerning USC athletic programs[UW Dawg Pound]
+Are you a football kicker? Check out these camps put on by former Huskies [Seattle Times]
+Should the Sounders trade Freddy Montero? [Hotdog and Friends]
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+Bryce Harper is off to college [Hot Stone League]
+T-Mac is falling off the map, trade rumors are starting to heat up for the fallen superstar [SLAM]
+Sammy Sosa to the Hall of Fame? Maybe [FanHouse]
+PJ Carlesimo ...
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