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Terrence Williams on going to Nets
June 25, 2009 by
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With Vince Carter getting dealt, Louisville's Terrence Williams said he had an idea the Nets might take him:
"Yeah, I think I woke up this morning and kind of had sort of an idea what was going to happen when I seen that Vince Carter trade go down. So I'm just honored...
With their second pick of first round, Kings select Omri Caspi
June 25, 2009 by
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From Israel, Omri Casspri has been a popular name lately among scouts and on the draft blogs. Many people had him going to the Kings at #23, and that is exactly where he landed.
Casspi may not come over this season, but when he does he should make an impact. He is an athletic big...
Trailblazers pick Spanish forward Victor Claver
June 25, 2009 by
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The Trailblazers traded up to pick #22, and they selected some one they originally could have has at pick #24. Victor Claver will reportedly stay in Spain for at least one more season.
Claver is still a bit of a project, averaging just 8.3 points per game in the ACB League lst season...
Jazz choose Eric Maynor; PG's drafted now at nine
June 25, 2009 by
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Known for his famous shot to beat Duke in the NCAA Tournament during the 2007 season, Maynor will now make to look an even bigger name for himself with the Jazz.
With Deron Williams already on the roster, a trade could be possible, but if not the Jazz will get a terrific backup in...
Jordan Hills talks about the Knicks
June 25, 2009 by
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Jordan Hill, the power forward picked No. 8 by the Knicks, just spoke.
Reaction, going to Knicks:
"Definitely happy. Knicks is definitely a good fit for me because it's an up-tempo team and I can run the floor, so definitely it's a good fit for me."
Talking with...
Hornets choose Darren Collison; make that 10 PG's
June 25, 2009 by
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Ten point guards in 21 picks. The latest will go to the Hornets as the they now have a capable backup for all-star Chris Paul.
At UCLA, Collison went to three Final Fours, but his draft stock dropped a bit as his scoring average dipped in his senior season.
Known best for his defense...
Stephen Curry on not getting selected by Knicks
June 25, 2009 by
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Stephen Curry just spoke a while ago. Here are his thoughts on not getting picked by the Knicks:
"I came into tonight not knowing what was going to happen besides Blake going No. 1. Other than that, once Minnesota took two point guards, I saw the fit that was there in Golden...
Hawks choose Jeff Teague; 8th PG of first 19 picks
June 25, 2009 by
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With a fear of losing Mike Bibby, the Hawks had a hole at point guard and filled that hole with former Wake Forest point guard Jeff Teague. He is the second Demon Deacon to be taken and second ACC point guard chosen in a row.
Teague burst onto the national scene during his past season...
Sixers select freshman Jrue Holiday; sixth PG of draft
June 25, 2009 by
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The Sixers took a shot on Jrue Holiday, a raw point guard that is full of potential. In his only season at UCLA, Holiday averaged just 8.5 points per game and 3.8 assists per game.
Holiday was projected as a lottery pick before attending UCLA, but he failed to impress enough to keep...
Jonny Flynn talks about playing with Ricky Rubio
June 25, 2009 by
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Jonny Flynn, taken No. 6 by Minnesota right after the Timberwolves selected another point guard, Ricky Rubio, was asked about playing with Rubio. It is odd that Minnesota would take two point guards back to back.
"You see the NBA going to a format with two point guards. That...
T-Wolves select third point guard of night in Lawson; trade him to Denver
June 25, 2009 by
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Choosing three PG's seemed to ridiculous to believe, and it was. The T-Wolves selected Ty Lawson and traded him to Denver for a future-first round pick.
Lawson had a decorated junior season, winning the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard and winning a national...
Curry could be traded to Suns for Amare
June 25, 2009 by
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The Knicks came tantalizingly close to landing the player they had
targeted throughout the predraft process, but just one pick before they
selected at No. 8, Stephen Curry was swiped up by the Golden State
Warriors with the seventh overall pick.
The Knicks were left with their next...
Bulls go with James Johnson at #16
June 25, 2009 by
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The Bulls added to their young nucleus by choosing James Johnson from Wake Forest. Johnson played two seasons for the Demon Deacons and averaged 15 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game in his sophomore season.
A lot of people were high on Johnson heading into the draft, so it...
Pistons choose Gonzaga big man Austin Daye
June 25, 2009 by
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Although there were rumors of a promise to take B.J. Mullens, the Pistons went with Austin Daye with the 15th pick. The Gonzaga forward is loaded with potential, but averaged just 12.9 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game last season.
Daye has been on draft boards since the day...
Brandon Jennings is coming back to MSG
June 25, 2009 by
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Brandon Jennings left the green room earlier this evening. Now, he's heading back from his hotel. Jennings was selected No. 10 by the Milwaukee Bucks.
In fact, Jennings just appeared on stage with David Stern.
Suns use 14th pick to choose Earl Clark
June 25, 2009 by
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Three picks after watching his teammate Terrence Williams be chosen by the Nets, Louisville forward Earl Clark was chosen by the Suns. Loaded with upside and potential, Clark averaged 14 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game in his junior season.
The 6'9" Clark mixes...
Ricky Rubio doesn't like the cold
June 25, 2009 by
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Ricky Rubio, the Spanish point guard taken No. 5 by Minnesota, doesn't sound like a player who is all that interested in playing for the Timberwolves.
Would the cold weather in Minnesota prevent Rubio from coming to the NBA and prompt him to stay to play in Europe?
"I don...
Pacers choose former Player of the Year Hansbrough
June 25, 2009 by
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In a bit of a surprise, the Pacers passed on Pittsburgh forward DeJuan Blair and chose North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough. The Tar Heel had one of the most decorated careers in the history of college basketball as he won a Player of the Year award, reached two Final Fours and...
After trading Carter, Nets take versatile Williams
June 25, 2009 by
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The Nets began their life without Vince Carter by choosing Terrence Williams from Louisville. He has been described as the most versatile player in the draft as he can play point guard, shooting guard and small forward.
During his senior season at Louisville, Williams averaged 12...
Bobcats take Duke's Gerald Henderson
June 25, 2009 by
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Despite having Larry Brown as coach and Michael Jordan as part owner, the Bobcats didn't take a Tar Heel but instead Duke's Gerald Henderson. In his junior season with the Blue Devils 16.5 points per game and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Henderson, who improved every year at Duke...
Hasheem Thabeet talks offense
June 25, 2009 by
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Hasheem Thabeet, taken second by the Memphis Grizzlies, is known as a great defensive player. But he's going to need an offensive game to really have an impact in the NBA. Here's what Thabeet said:
"I'm trying to get as many post games as I can. The whole season I...
Raptors select USC star DeMar DeRozan
June 25, 2009 by
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Eleven years after selecting Vince Carter, the Raptors chose DeRozan, a player often compared to "Vinsanity." DeRozan played just one season for the Trojans and averaged 13.6 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game.
After a slow start for USC, DeRozan came on strong towards...
After leaving green room, Jennings is chosen by Bucks
June 25, 2009 by
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Brandon Jennings feared he would be the last person in the green room, but he instead was chosen in the top-10, going to Milwaukee. He is the fifth point guard selected.
Jennings became the first player to play a season in Europe after high school rather than going to college. He...
With top targets gone, Knicks choose Jordan Hill
June 25, 2009 by
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After seeing Rubio, Flynn and Curry go in the three picks before them, the Knicks selected Arizona junior power forward Jordan Hill. During his junior year, Hill averaged 18.3 points per game and 11 rebounds per game and the set the Arizona single-season record for blocks.
After the...
Warriors take Stephen Curry
June 25, 2009 by
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So much for the Knicks' plans. With the seventh pick, Golden State selected the Davidson sharpshooter.
As we said earlier, Curry burst onto the scene in the 2008 NCAA tourney, as he led the Wildcats to the Elite 8.
Tough break for the Knicks, who coveted the lanky guard.
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