Blazers make draft-day trade to get Bayless
Blazers make draft-day trade to get Bayless
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Jerryd Bayless, the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft, along with forward Ike Diogu, in a draft-night deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Rose has chance to shine in hometown (PA SportsTicker)
After one year in Memphis, Derrick Rose is coming home to the Windy City.
Team USA meets for first practice
The United States took a small first step on the march to Beijing on Saturday. The Americans tried on their new uniforms, then went through a two-hour practice at Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. “We just wanted to start putting our offense in and run shots and the speed at which we’re trying to play, and let them interact,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “That’s a big thing - understanding the magnitude of all this.NBA/~4/322285251″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Prosecutors say ref is ‘central’ to NBA scandal
Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy has exaggerated his cooperation in a gambling investigation in hopes of lessening his prison term and avoiding paying hefty restitution, prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday. He also has minimized his own role in the scheme, according to the filing in Brooklyn federal court.NBA/~4/321660286″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
After drafting Rose, Bulls still have issues (AP)
The Chicago Bulls answered one key question when they took Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley with the first pick in the draft on Thursday. Next question: Now what? The Bulls insist they won’t rush Rose, or rush into a trade, even though somebody figures to be the odd man out in a crowded backcourt. “I think Kirk Hinrich can play very effectively with Derrick Rose,” general manager John Paxson said.
Nuggets acquire Weems from Bulls
The Denver Nuggets jumped back into the NBA draft, acquiring Sonny Weems from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade.
Winners and losers from NBA Draft
Picking up Jerryd Bayless puts the Blazers on the right side of NBADraft.net’s list of winners and losers from Thursday.NBA/~4/321421962″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Bulls Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The dream came true for both Derrick Rose and the Bulls on June 26. Rose was chosen by his hometown team with the top pick of the NBA Draft, while the Bulls can officially enjoy their jump from ninth to first in the draft order, thanks to some extreme lottery luck.
Rose has all the tools to become the league’s next elite point guard. He has good size (6-foot-3), impressive athleticism and has been a big winner during his career. After leading Chicago’s Simeon High School to two state championships, he carried Memphis to the NCAA title game before losing in overtime to Kansas.
“I think he’s a special type of talent,” general manager John Paxson said. “I think he has a unique strength component and speed component that a lot of point guards in this league don’t have.
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Wolves, Grizz agree on Mayo-Love deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Kevin Love in an eight-player, late-night blockbuster long after the NBA draft concluded.NBA/~4/321120457″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
