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What others are saying about the RJ/Amir Johnson trades
What others are saying about the RJ/Amir Johnson trades
OK, deep breaths everybody.  First off, I've given you my endorsement of the RJ trade and Amir Johnson acqusition , so let's check out some reaction from around the interwebs: Ford: It's all financial for the Bucks .  Chad Ford broke the RJ trade earlier today, so we'll start ...
Bucks Trade Oberto To Pistons For Amir Johnson
sportingnews.com — A busy predraft day just got busier for the Milwaukee Bucks. A source tells Sporting News that... the Bucks, after trading Richard Jefferson for a trio of Spurs—Fabricio Oberto, Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas—have traded Oberto to Detroit for ... (more) Bucks Trade Oberto To Pistons For Amir Johnson
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
Report: Bucks Trade Fabricio Oberto to Detroit for Amir Johnson
Report: Bucks Trade Fabricio Oberto to Detroit for Amir Johnson
motownstringmusic.com — The Milwaukee Bucks just completed a trade today sending Richard Jefferson to the Spurs in exchange for... Fabricio Oberto , Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas .  Well, the Sporting News is reporting that a Bucks source has confirmed that the Bucks have agreed to flip Fabrico Oberto to the Pistons ... (more) Report: Bucks Trade Fabricio Oberto to Detroit for Amir ...
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In defense of Amir Johnson’s motor
Detroit Bad Boys — ... I’ve obviously developed an admittedly well-deserved reputation for being an Amir apologist, both among regulars readers of this site and beyond, and I’m willing to concede that my expectations may never completely jive with reality. ...

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Charlie Villanueva: It’s Kinda Looking Like I Won’t Be In Milwaukee
sportsradiointerviews.com 6/24/2009 — ESPN Milwaukee had soon-to-be restricted Bucks’ free agent, Charlie Villanueva, on to get his thoughts about Milwaukee trading for cap room by shipping Richard Jefferson to the Spurs. Charlie was asked: Is Milwaukee clearing space so they ...
Yeah, Bucks fans "get" the RJ trade, but should they like it?... buried draft notes
community.sportsbubbler.com 6/25/2009 — If you liked the direction the Bucks were headed in last season in Scott Skiles and Richard Jefferson's first seasons in Milwaukee, yesterday's trade isn't going to make you run out and buy Bucks tickets. If you think the Bucks should have been rebuilding last season and trying to deal ...
How much do the Bucks want Ramon Sessions back?
brewhoop.com 6/3/2009 — We've been wondering for months what the Bucks' strategy would be regarding Ramon Sessions, and I can't say I'm feeling all too optimistic these days--at least not as much as I was when the season ended.  Earlier this week Tom Enlund rolled out ...
Not tied into specific position
jsonline.com 6/19/2009 — Take the "best player available." It's a cliché, yes, but one that best applies to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2009 National Basketball Association draft next week.
Bucks Should Have Hired Bill Simmons
bootleggersports.com 6/23/2009 — Smile RJ, you're leaving Milwaukee Back in 2008, a grass-roots Internet campaign was started to get ESPN columnist Bill Simmons hired as the Milwaukee Bucks General Manager . Instead, the Bucks hired John Hammond and all of a sudden, things are going incredibly well for Milwaukee. Except, ...
Richard Jefferson trade makes sense for Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs
sports.espn.go.com 6/23/2009 — The first rule of NBA trades is "Follow the money." It's the only way to make sense of a seemingly lopsided deal, such as today's swap that reportedly sent Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Kurt Thomas , Fabricio Oberto and Bruce Bowen , pending ...
Finally, A Bucks Draft I Like
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Farewell, Richard Jefferson
thebuckychannel.com 6/23/2009 — If nothing else, the latest Bucks trade is another reason for us to use our favorite Richard Jefferson picture. You know, I was pretty hard on GM John Hammond when he couldn't move Jefferson at the trade deadline last season, but Hammond finally came through and moved his $15 million contract ...
Spurs Land Jefferson In Three - Team TradeNYT > Pro Basketball 6/24/2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs have acquired high-scoring forward Richard Jefferson from the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade, the Spurs said on their website (www.nba.com/spurs) on Tuesday.
Spurs get Richard Jefferson in trade from BucksL.A. Times - Basketball 6/24/2009
San Antonio sends Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto to Milwaukee, which then trades Oberto to Detroit for Amir Johnson. > The Spurs acquired swingman Richard Jefferson  ...
Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs in 4-player swapExaminer Sports 6/24/2009
The Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal on Tuesday, giving San Antonio the extra offensive punch the aging former champions sorely needed.
Richard Jefferson to San Antonio: A Good Idea, Here's WhyBleacher Report - NBA 6/24/2009
The Bucks were thrust into the national sports media spotlight today with reports of a trade with San Antonio involving Richard Jefferson. The rumors turned out to be true, and Jefferson was shipped to the Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Amir ...
Bucks send Richard Jefferson to Spurs, acquire Amir Johnson from PistonsCeltics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/24/2009
MILWAUKEE - The newest makeover of the Milwaukee Bucks began in earnest on Tuesday when general manager John Hammond dealt 29-year-old forward Richard Jefferson to the San...