DraftExpress: Wolves are the wildcard
TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles —
... From Jonathan Givony/DraftExpress:
The wildcard in all this are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who could throw a wrench in things by trading up to #2 to take Ricky Rubio. Sources say that Rubio’s camp has warmed up significantly to David Kahn and the ...
IC Cold Links: Pacers Complete Workouts, Finalize Prep For NBA Draft
Indy Cornrows —
I'm in catch-up mode after hangin' at Lake Monroe this weekend. Here are some links of interest from what I missed:
DraftExpress: Word on the Street, June 22nd Jonathan Givony has the latest rumblings coming from NBA Draft preparations. The first item of interest is the list of players invited to attend the NBA Draft in person to walk up on stage when their name is called. Tyler Hansbrough, Eric Maynor and James Johnson were among those invited. DeJuan Blair, Earl Clark and Terrence Williams were not invited. Hmm.
Bruno's latest ...
Monday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit —
- Green Room invitees, Hasheem Thabeet doesn't want to go to Memphis, and all the rest of the latest NBA Draft rumors from Draft Express. ...
Another Rumor, Another Denial
CelticsBlog —
... business calls anymore for confirmation and denial of such rumors, I texted Kahn about this one and asked if there was possibly any truth to it. He sent back a one word answer: "No." Good.
Now that's a deal I could support, but of course it doesn't sound likely.
Update: In related news, it sounds like the TWolves are being "super active" on the phones. More TWolves rumors (not involving the C's) after the jump.
From Draft Express
The wildcard in all this are the ...
The wildcard in all this are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who could throw a wrench in things by...
Canis Hoopus —
... Draft Express Word on the Street, June 22nd
Monday Morning Draft Rumor Roundup
The Baseline —
... The Green Room guest list is starting to come together, and Draft Express gives you a look at who you'll see anxiously waiting on ESPN. ...
Blair Will Not Be In NYC
Pitt Blather -- The Rantings Continue —
That’s a disappointment that Blair did not get an invite to sit in the Green Room at MSG for the NBA Draft . Something confirmed by a ...
Suicide lines: Hansbrough, Rubio, Draft talk galore ...
Ball Don't Lie —
... Givony, DraftExpress.com: "As messy as the rest of the top five sounds, Sacramento’s situation might be the most confusing. It’s looking more and more clear that the Kings are not nearly as enamored with Ricky Rubio as they once were, for a number of reasons. The official party line is that Sacramento is concerned that Rubio will struggle to assert his leadership ability on the group of players they currently have in place, due to the fact that he’s only 18 years old and not a native English speaker. One of the biggest issues Sacramento ...
Monday Bolts - 6.22.09
Daily Thunder.com —
... A defense for Thabeet not working out and news saying he doesn’t like Memphis: ”Digging a bit deeper, though, it simply seems like (Hasheem) Thabeet just isn’t interested in working out for anyone at this point, since he does not feel like that setting is conducive to his strengths. “He’s not going to block shots in a workout, and that’s what he’s going to do in the NBA,” Udezue told us. “What are they going to do, have Hasheem shoot 3-pointers? Ricky Rubio is not doing any workouts either.” Speaking of Rubio, do we ...
Do’s and Don’ts: The 2009 NBA Draft Edition
Basketball Fiend —
... player gets shipped out. I know it hurts, but show some class dammit. This is the NBA for crying out loud. Not the sewing circle. Do watch the draft on Thursday. Put aside whatever plans you have and make David Stern and Co. a part of your evening. The draft is going to be exciting television; full of twists and turns and unexpected fumbles. (Most of them from the hands of Chris Wallace.) On top of all that, we have the comedy element of the Green Room, which has the potential to be the most uncertain Green Room of all-time . Tyler Hansbrough, Brandon Jennings, Jrue Holiday, ...
Daily Poll - Who Will Be the Last Player in the Green Room on Draft Day?
Basketball Fiend —
You DO NOT want to make Tyler Hansbrough wait in the Green Room. The Green Room invitees for the upcoming NBA Draft were announced on Monday morning by Draft Express, making today a great day of speculation and prediction. The biggest surprises, in terms of invitees, were Tyler Hansbrough, Eric Maynor, and B.J. Mullens. And the biggest snubs were DeJuan Blair, Terrence Williams, and Earl Clark. (Stu Jackson apparently has no love for Louisville basketball.) As we all know, the last guy left in the Green Room on draft day is the loneliest man in America for at least 10-20 ...
So Much Jonny Flynn News, So Little Time
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician —
... Regardless of where he goes, Jonny will officially be on-hand at MSG on draft night when he does get selected. The list is 16 players though a couple of them will decline. Now that we know Jonny will be there, he REALLY better go top ten. You don't want to be the last guy in the green room. ...
Buckle Up Wolves Fans!
Howlin' T-Wolf —
... one of them during the night. The good news Wolves fans? As Kahn goes on to say in Zgoda's piece, this is only the begininng: "This roster is likely to change a lot over the next 16 months... We'll add a piece or two or three next week, but it won't be the end of it. I expect to see continual change over the next 16 months. Whatever we do next week, we'll be far from a finished product." Other rumblings of note: From the great Jonathan Givony at DraftExpress.com The wildcard in all this are the Minnesota ...
Full Court Press
Blazersedge —
... . And congratulations Ricky Rubio for pretending the Grizzlies don't exist and hiding out in Los Angeles of all places. You are doing your small part to make the NBA a better league and putting some of your own money on the line. I appreciate your sacrifice. I hope others do too. ...
NBA Rumors: Grizzlies’ quandary, Blazers want Hinrich, and more
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
... now. It’s not where an agent wants to send his star pick.”
It seems nobody wants to play for the Grizzlies, but they still have the #2 pick. Most of the mock drafts I’ve seen have Thabeet as their pick, but DraftExpress thinks they’ll take James Harden and move O.J. Mayo to point guard. It appears that Tyreke Evans, DeMar DeRozan, Jordan Hill and Ricky Rubio are also under consideration. DraftExpress says that Harden might be the last man standing.
While Harden may not have helped himself with ...
What the Green Room Invite List Tells Us
The Baseline —
... from the public's prying eye. It's where the NBA puts what, based on its sources, will be the top picks in the draft, all in the name of enhanced logistics. Of course, this has led to embarrassing and heart-wrenching moments like Rashard Lewis openly weeping in solitude as he slipped into the second round. You make the call: Is that more or less awkward than watching a guy sink lower and lower surrounded by his family and friends at a table?
So anyway, via DraftExpress, here's a list of this year's invitees:
1. Blake ...
Who Has the NBA Invited to the Draft?
FanHouse —
... , the league has done a respectable job making sure no one gets too embarrassed. The league hasn't yet released an official list, but thanks to some sleuthing by DraftExpress, we know at least 16 players have been extended invitations, although only 13 have confirmed their attendance. Keep reading for the full list: ...
Mullens Bound for Mid-First Round?
Scout.com > BuckeyeSports.com —
... scheduled for the team Tuesday in Chicago, according to website DraftExpress.com . That site also reports that Mullens received an invitation from the NBA to attend the draft but that he might decline for fear a slot in the top 15 is not guaranteed. If the aforementioned information was not wishy-washy enough, DraftExpress.com’s newest mock draft as of Monday night foresaw Mullens slipping to the ...
