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Blake Griffin on going to Clippers
June 25, 2009 by
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Blake Griffin, taken as the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers, was asked about changing the culture of an organization that has a history of losing:
"It's definitely going to take time and it's not all about me. I feel like they have a great group of players...
Minnesota selects their second point guard with Flynn
June 25, 2009 by
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After grabbing Ricky Rubio with the fifth pick, chose another point guard by taking Syracuse guard Jonny Flynn. Last season, Flynn averaged 17.5 points per game and 6.7 assists per game.
The pick comes as a bit of a surprise as Minnesota now has two young point guards. Early word...
T'Wolves select Rubio with their first of four picks
June 25, 2009 by
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The Timberwolves have four first-round picks tonight — they got the fifth from Washington in a deal for Mike Miller and Randy Foye.
They used it to take Ricky Rubio, the Pistol Pete of Spain. The 18-year old has played pro ball with DKV Joventut since he was 14. Yes, 14!
He held...
Kings become second team to pass on Rubio; select Evans
June 25, 2009 by
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It was long thought that the Kings coveted Ricky Rubio, but when given the chance to pick him they instead selected Memphis guard Tyreke Evans. Playing just one season at Memphis, Evans averaged 17.1 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game and 3.9 assists per game.
Initially, Evans...
Big roar as Kings select Tyreke Evans
June 25, 2009 by
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The Sacramento Kings just selected Memphis guard Tyreke Evans with the fourth pick. A huge roar erupted here. Evans appears to be a big fan favorite inside the Garden.
Anyhow, with James Harden going third to Oklahoma City and Evans going fourth to Sacramento, the Knicks could be...
O.K. City Thunder go with James Harden at No. 3
June 25, 2009 by
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There had been talk that the Thunder would take 18-year old point guard Ricky Rubio, but they surprised the pundits by taking 6-5 guard James Harden out of Arizona State.
Harden averaged 20.1 points and 4.2 assists last season as sophomore. The AP All American is a lefty shooter...
As expected, Clippers select Blake Griffin No. 1
June 25, 2009 by
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As expected, the Los Angeles Clippers selected the 20-year old power forward out of Oklahoma. Griffin averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore last season.
The 6-9 Wooden and Naismith Award winner (given to college basketball's top player), led the Sooners...
Memphis takes Hasheem Thabeet with second pick
June 25, 2009 by
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The Grizzlies went for defense with the second overall pick, selecting UConn center Hasheem Thabeet. In his junior season, Thabeet averaged 13.6 points per game, 10.8 rebounds per game and 4.2 blocks per game. His season included a triple-double on Jan. 31 against Providence when he...
Bob McKillop is here
June 25, 2009 by
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Bob McKillop, who coached at Long Island Luthern before moving on to college coaching, is here. He's sitting at Stephen Curry's table. McKillop, of course, coached Curry at Davidson.
'We want Ricky!'
June 25, 2009 by
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That's what we're hearing at the draft right now. A bunch of fans are standing up in the back and shouting "We want Ricky!" I'm guessing those are Knicks fans. Rubio will be long gone by the No. 8 pick.
Trades, trades, trades
June 25, 2009 by
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In addition to Shaq going to Cleveland and Vince Carter going to Orlando, the Jamal Crawford trade to Atlanta is done. Crawford to Atlanta for Speedy Claxton and Acie Law.
Live from the NBA Draft
June 25, 2009 by
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Good evening hoops fans! I'm Chris Mascaro and I'm coming to you live from the WaMu Theater at MSG, the site of the 2009 NBA Draft.
David Cassilo and myself will be bringing you all of tonight's action, from updates and analysis on picks, to trades and much more. So...
Brandon Jennings is not here
June 25, 2009 by
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Brandon Jennings, who skipped college and played a year of professional ball in Europe, is not at the Garden. Not sure if he was here, but he's not here now.
Actually, the word is that Jennings pulled out of the green room.
Here's the statement from his agent, Bill Duffy...
Settling in at the NBA Draft
June 25, 2009 by
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We're here at the Garden for the NBA Draft. The lottery picks are done posing for pictures, including one with NBA commissioner David Stern, and are off to the side where they're sitting at tables and waiting for their names to be called.
Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, who...
Say hello to the Hat Lady
June 25, 2009 by
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OK, anyone reading this post knows who David Stern and Adam Silver are. But did anyone ever wonder who the heck the woman is who is always photographed handing players their hat before they walk across the stage?
Her name is Chrysa Chin and she is the league's vice-president...
Report: Vince Carter going to Orlando
June 25, 2009 by
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ESPN.com's Chad Ford is reporting that the Nets will trade Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee.
Apparently, Orlando is not content to sit by and watch Cleveland add Shaq and pair him with LeBron James.
Things are getting very...
The Ainge-Rondo feud continues
June 25, 2009 by
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Not saying there will be a deal tonight (although that Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo to Detroit for Rip Hamilton, Rodney Stuckey and Tayshaun Prince deal was out there a few days ago), but Boston is clearly not happy with Rondo as their floor leader.
Danny Ainge has ripped Rondo publicly...
Steal of the draft ....
June 25, 2009 by
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How about Sam Young of Pittsburgh?
Young's predraft measurements: 6-foot-6 and 223 pounds. So he's got the NBA size. And he turned 25 on June 1. So he's mature.
He can score: he averaged 19 points per game in his final season with the Panthers. But he also defends. He...
Knicks will buy Lakers pick at No. 29?
June 25, 2009 by
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Yahoo reports the Knicks will get the Lakers pick at No. 29 and target a big (Josh Heytvelt?).
FYI: When it comes to buying first-round picks, a person with knowledge of the situation says the Lakers would have to make the pick and then sell the player's rights to the Knicks....
Morning buzz
June 25, 2009 by
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A few quick notes on what is already a busy day . . .
* - OKC has employed a lawyer in Spain to help expedite the Ricky Rubio buyout. Very interesting. They go for La Pistola and slide Russell Westbrook to the two, which means every backcourt in the NBA will consistently go under...
Live chat with Alan Hahn
June 25, 2009 by
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Alan Hahn talks NBA Draft and the Knicks today in a live chat at 11 a.m. Get your questions ready for a morning draft chat.
Live chat with Alan Hahn
Shaq to Cleveland: Does this impact LeBron in 2010?
June 25, 2009 by
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Yahoo! Sports was the first to report that the Phoenix Suns will trade center Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers to join LeBron James in hopes of bringing Cleveland its first NBA title.
O'Neal would be trying for his fifth NBA title.
ESPN and The Associated Press...
Pre-Draft Availability Notebook
June 24, 2009 by
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Another crazy day of rumors, speculation and trade possibilities. Another day where it seems Stephen Curry is tantalizingly close to landing with the Knicks.
I even asked Steph today at the NBA Draft Presented by EA Sports Media Availability what I know some of you are thinking about...
New day, new batch of rumors
June 24, 2009 by
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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh..
It's a sunny day and the sky is bright...
A little Leaders of the New School to kick-start the day. Some of you may need it coming off the defeat for the No. 5 pick last night. But let's keep the optimism up. Dealer Donnie and his staff still have...
Fifth dimension is gone
June 23, 2009 by
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Got word that the Timberwolves have jumped into the fifth spot in a multi-player deal that ends any chances of the Knicks making the move-up to snare Stephen Curry. It sounds like Randy Foye and Mike Miller are headed to the Wizards for the fifth pick plus Darius Songalia, Etan Thomas...
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