NBA OFF-SEASON 2008 (Draft, Rumors And Transactions)

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The Phoenix Suns have hired Terry Porter as their head coach, according to a report in The East Valley Tribune.

Porter spent 17 years in the NBA as a player and two as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, while spending last season as an assistant for the Detroit Pistons.

"Terry and I have had a great personal relationship for a long time but he’s going to be our coach because he’s the best candidate," general manager Steve Kerr said Saturday. "His experience as a head coach in the league is one part, his reputation as a player and a person is one part, and his great combination of confidence and humility is another."

The terms of a three-year contract for approximately $7 million have been agreed upon and Porter is expected to be formerly introduced on Tuesday..

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@lunateec22: unsai balita sa Nets boss? i trade jud si Carter ug Anthony? nindota unta aneh noh! hehehe!

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NBA mock draft

By Jonathan Givony, Draft Express May 21, 10:02 am EDT

1. Chicago Bulls – Michael Beasley, PF, 19, 6-9, 235 pounds (Kansas State freshman): Chicago strikes gold by securing the athletic scoring power forward they’ve been lacking for some time now. This pick also could be in play.


2. Miami Heat – Derrick Rose, PG, 19, 6-3, 190 pounds (Memphis freshman): No hesitation here. The Heat will count their blessings as they draft arguably the most physically gifted point guard to enter the NBA since Baron Davis.

3. Minnesota Timberwolves – Brook Lopez, C, 20, 7-0, 260 pounds (Stanford sophomore): Not a sexy pick, but Minnesota needs a low-post presence to move Al Jefferson to power forward. Timberwolves also might not have given up on Randy Foye quite yet to take Jerryd Bayless or O.J. Mayo.


4. Seattle SuperSonics– Jerryd Bayless, PG/SG, 19, 6-3, 199 pounds (Arizona freshman): Bayless isn’t ready to play the point full time, but he’s the best value at this pick and suits the Sonics’ needs better than anyone else.

5. Memphis Grizzlies – Kevin Love, PF/C, 19, 6-9, 255 pounds (UCLA freshman): This may be a reach, but Memphis likes Love and needs to take a frontcourt player at all costs.


6. New York Knicks – O.J. Mayo, PG/SG, 20, 6-5, 195 pounds (USC freshman): Clearly the best player available. A great fit for Mike D’Antoni’s offense, and probably the most ready player around for the New York City circus.


7. Los Angeles Clippers – Eric Gordon, SG, 19, 6-3, 215 pounds (Indiana freshman): The Clippers need a pure point guard here, but they could also have a hole to fill at the other guard position, and will want to get value at this pick.

8. Milwaukee Bucks – Danilo Gallinari, SF, 19, 6-9, 209 pounds (Armani Jeans Milano, international): Gallinari is the best player available, the best fit for the Bucks’ needs and also an outstanding compliment to their existing personnel.

9. Charlotte Bobcats – Anthony Randolph, SF/PF, 18, 6-11, 220 pounds (LSU freshman): Charlotte has talent and potential at every position. With no center with value in sight, the Bobcats may opt for an athletic forward and keep Okafor at center.


10. New Jersey Nets – DeAndre Jordan, C, 19 , 7-0, 260 pounds (Texas A&M freshman): Jordan is a bad fit for Lawrence Frank, but is likely the best big man available, which is New Jersey’s biggest need.


11. Indiana Pacers – D.J. Augustin, PG, 20 , 5-11, 175 pounds (Texas sophomore): The Pacers feel fortunate to secure the best player available at their biggest position of need – while also filling their necessity of drafting a player with strong character.


12. Sacramento Kings – Donte Greene, SF/PF, 20, 6-10, 220 pounds (Syracuse freshman): The Kings have long-term needs at both forward positions and therefore value an athletic perimeter shooter like Greene.

13. Portland Trail Blazers – Russell Westbrook, PG/SG, 19, 6-3, 187 pounds (UCLA sophomore): With a big point guard in Brandon Roy already on the roster, an athletic, defensive-oriented combo guard with major potential makes some sense here.


14. Golden State Warriors – Kosta Koufos, C, 19, 7-1, 245 pounds (Ohio State freshman): The Warriors love their shooters, and could always use another long big man who can play under Don Nelson immediately.


15. Phoenix Suns (from Atlanta) – Joe Alexander, SF/PF, 21, 6-8, 230 pounds (West Virginia junior): The Suns have all kinds of needs with their aging starting lineup, but Alexander has the kind of athleticism, attitude and upside that can provide short-term and long-term dividends.

16. Philadelphia 76ers – Darrell Arthur, PF, 20, 6-9, 215 pounds (Kansas sophomore): The Sixers’ biggest need is at power forward and Arthur has the athleticism and skill to run in their up-tempo system.


17. Toronto Raptors – Nicolas Batum, SF, 19, 6-8, 214 pounds (Le Mans Sarthe Basket, international): The Raptors’ biggest hole is at small forward, and Batum’s athleticism, perimeter defense and international background will be very appealing to their staff.


18. Washington Wizards – Chase Budinger, SG/SF, 20, 6-7, 190 pounds (Arizona sophomore): The Wizards may have bigger needs, but Budinger has a lot of value at this spot and Washington can definitely use an athlete and perimeter shooter with a high basketball IQ.



19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG/SF, 21, 6-7, 200 pounds (Memphis junior): The Cavaliers desperately lack someone who can create shots next to LeBron James.


20. Denver Nuggets – JaVale McGee, C, 20, 7-0, 237 pounds (Nevada sophomore): The Nuggets could be too intrigued by McGee’s all-around talent to let him slip any further.


21. New Jersey Nets (from Dallas) – Marreese Speights, PF/C, 20, 6-10, 245 pounds (Florida sophomore): The Nets need help in the post, and Rod Thorn will love the upside that Speights has as a running mate for Devin Harris.


22. Orlando Magic – Alexis Ajinca, C, 20, 7-1, 225 pounds (Hyeres-Toulon, international): The Magic are desperate for size up front, and Ajinca can play both behind and next to Dwight Howard thanks to his length, athleticism and versatility, even if it will take time for him to develop.

23. Utah Jazz – Roy Hibbert, C, 21, 7-2, 272 pounds (Georgetown senior): Hibbert’s stock has fallen, but no system in the NBA suits him better than Utah’s flex offense, and Jerry Sloan will value his experience, character and basketball IQ.


24. Seattle SuperSonics (from Phoenix) – Brandon Rush, SG/SF, 22, 6-7, 211 pounds (Kansas junior): You can never have enough athleticism and perimeter shooting on the wing, and that’s exactly what Rush provides, as well as defense.


25. Houston Rockets – Robin Lopez, PF/C, 20, 7-0, 255 pounds (Stanford sophomore): Yao Ming’s injuries make this pick a no-brainer, especially considering the energy and activity level Brooks Lopez’s less-heralded brother brings.


26. San Antonio Spurs – Courtney Lee, SG/SF, 22, 6-5, 200 pounds (Western Kentucky senior): High character, extremely versatile defender, which is exactly what the Spurs have been looking for the past few years to eventually replace Bruce Bowen.


27. New Orleans Hornets – Ty Lawson, PG, 20, 5-11, 175 pounds (North Carolina sophomore): The Hornets have bigger needs on the wing, but they might not pass up an opportunity to draft an athletic, up-tempo backup to Chris Paul.



28. Memphis Grizzlies (from L.A. Lakers) – Jason Thompson, C, 21, 6-11, 250 pounds (Rider senior):

Memphis needs all the size it can get, and Thompson has plenty of that, as well as skill.


29. Detroit Pistons – J.J. Hickson, PF, 19, 6-9, 242 pounds (North Carolina State freshman): Hickson fits the tough, athletic mold of player Detroit likes, and he still has upside to grow alongside their veteran core.

30. Boston Celtics – DeVon Hardin, C, 21, 6-11, 250 pounds (California senior): The Celtics get the defensive-oriented athletic backup center they need.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

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2008 NBA Pre Draft Camp: May 27-30

Participants Lists


Ramel Bradley
Tyrone Brazelton
Takais Brown
Keith Brumbaugh
Stanley Burrell
Brian Butch
Jamar Butler
Pat Calathes
Joe Crawford
Chris Daniels
Joey Dorsey
Marcus Dove
Josh Duncan
Frank Elegar
Wayne Ellington
Patrick Ewing Jr
Gary Forbes
Shan Foster
J.R. Giddens
James Gist
Vladimir Golubovic
Kentrell Gransberry
Danny Green
Malik Hairston
DeVon Hardin
Richard Hendrix
George Hill
Kyle Hines
Jiri Hubalek
Lester Hudson
Othello Hunter
Darnell Jackson
Shawn James
Davon Jefferson
Joseph Jones
Sasha Kaun
Marcelus Kemp
Ty Lawson
Maarty Leunen
Longar Longar
Aleks Maric
James Mays
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Drew Neitzel
DeMarcus Nelson
David Padgett
Jeremy Pargo
Trent Plaisted
Quan Prowell
Shaun Pruitt
Charles Rhodes
John Riek
Brian Roberts
Russell Robinson
Richard Roby
Sean Singletary
Ron Steele
Bryce Taylor
Mike Taylor
Mark Tyndale
Robert Vaden
Deron Washington
Sonny Weems
Reggie Williams


Physical Only

Joe Alexander
Darrell Arthur
D.J. Augustin
Jerryd Bayless
Michael Beasley
Eric Gordon
Donte Greene
DeAndre Jordan
Brook Lopez
Kevin Love
O.J. Mayo
JaVale McGee
Anthony Randolph
Derrick Rose
Russell Westbrook


Media Session Participants

D.J. Augustin, Texas
Jerryd Bayless, Arizona
Michael Beasley, Kansas State
Eric Gordon, Indiana
Brook Lopez, Stanford
Kevin Love, UCLA
O.J. Mayo, USC
Anthony Randolph, LSU
Derrick Rose, Memphis

DraftExpress: 2008 Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso, Day One

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2008 NBA Pre Draft Camp: May 27-30

Participants Lists
Joe Crawford - the referee?hehe
Patrick Ewing Jr. - Gorilla Jr?
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute - how to pronounce his apelyido?

mga catchy names sa draft..hehe

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Gary Forbes - The Steal of the 2008 Draft-




I have been reading some draft reports and they said that Forbes is the most impressive player in the first 2 days of the NBA Pre Draft Camp. He also showed some glimpses that he is ready to play in the NBA because of his amazing footwork and body control

Height: 6'7"
Weight: 216 lbs
Wingspan: 6-10 3/4"


2007-08 NCAA Stats

19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 72 % FT, 41.7 FG %



High School Career: Scored 1,512 points and grabbed 766 rebounds during his high school career ... Established career records for points, rebounds and blocked shots at Benjamin Banneker ... selected the Newsday Player of the Year in Brooklyn as a senior and was nominated for City Player of the Year ... earned first-team All-City and All-Tri-State honors ... McDonald's All-American finalist ... Averaged 31 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots a game as a senior.

SUMMER OF 2007: Played for Panamanian National Team in the FIBA Americas Championship held in Las Vegas ... Averaged 17.8 points per game in four contest for Panama, which went 1-3 ... Averaged 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists, shooting 55.6 from the floor ... Scored a game-high 29 points against Argentina (8/26) as he made 6-of-14 from the floor and 11-of-13 from the foul line ... In win over Mexico (8/24), scored nine points ... Netted team-high 19 points against Puerto Rico (8/23), also grabbed seven boards ... In opening game of tournament, tallied 14 points and had three rebounds in overtime loss to Uruguay (8/22) ... Prior to Championships, worked out with the team in Colon, Panama for eight-day training camp ... Also worked Nike and Adidas camps.

Day 2 Draft Reports.

On the other side of the ball, Gary Forbes was clearly the best player on the winning team. He looked extremely instinctive putting the ball on the floor and taking it to the rack, getting to the free throw line repeatedly and finishing impressively around the cup. He also made some excellent passes, showed nifty ball-handling skills, and generally left a very strong first impression. He’s not overly athletic, but he’s extremely smart and crafty, and he just continued to add on what was an excellent performance last month at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. We’ll be watching him in the drills tomorrow to see how he shoots the ball from the perimeter.

Day 2 Scouting Reports

For Team 2, the best player on the floor (and likely of the day) was clearly Gary Forbes, stringing together one of the best single-game performances (30 points, 7-16 FG, 15-16 FT, 26 minutes) we’ve seen in the last five years of the pre-draft camp. Forbes was incredibly aggressive putting the ball on the floor with either hand and making very strong moves to the basket, being very physical once there and in turn getting to the free throw line at will. His scoring instincts might be the best of any wing player at this camp, as he makes up for his lack of freakish athleticism with phenomenal footwork and body control, being able to quickly read and exploit angles, or move intelligently without the ball, in turn showing a very good basketball IQ that impressed many people here. Although his perimeter shot wasn’t a huge part of his game once again, he knocked down one of his two attempts from NBA range, which leaves optimism in that regard. He’s making a strong push for consideration in the early second round or possibly higher.

He seems like he is going to be a steal in the 2008 NBA Draft. He was never highly touted at the start of the Pre Draft Camp because of his lack of explosiveness and athleticism, but if you look back at his College Career it is proof that he can put up decent stats for his team.

Gary Forbes was projected as the 52nd pick in the NBA Mock Draft, and i am sure he is going to be a good addition for some veteran teams, who wants a young player that can be a decent scorer off the bench.

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kana pod si Josh Duncan kita ko dinuwaan ana sa draft camp.. maayo pod..

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Partial Measurements and Combine Results Released

by: DraftExpress
June 3, 2008

We’ll be posting the entire spreadsheet shortly, but here are some of the most interesting results. Keep in mind that this is hardly the holy grail in regards to talent evaluation. But people definitely love to look, which is why we rushed out the first results.

Michael Beasley measured at 6-7 without shoes, and 6-8 ¼ with. His wingspan in 7-0 ¼ and his standing reach is 8-11. He did fairly well in the combine, lifting the 185 bar 19 times, jumping 35 inches on the max vert, but measuring a slightly high body fat at 7.7%

Derrick Rose came out a bit shorter than advertised, at just 6-1 ½ in shoes and 6-2 ½ in. He has a 6-8 wingspan, a 40 inch vertical and ran the 3/4 court sprint very fast at 3.05.

Brook Lopez is a legit 7-footer in shoes. He also has a phenomenal 7-5 ½ wingspan and an outrageous 9-5 standing reach. He did not do very well at all in the combine though, jumping just 30 inches in the max vert and coming dead last in the lane agility drill at 12.77.

Jerryd Bayless is a legit 6-3 in shoes, and he has expected has a very poor wingspan at 6-3 ½. He did well in the combine, though, jumping 38 inches, lifting the 185 bar 10 times, running 11.26 in the lane agility drills, and sprinting ¾ court in 3.07 seconds.

Kevin Love measured out reasonably well—6-9 ½ in shoes (6-7 ¾ without), with a 6-11 ¼ wingspan and an 8-10 standing reach. His body fat is still very high at 12.9%, but in the combine he jumped 35 inches, lifted the 185 bar 18 times, and ran very well (11.17, 3.22)

O.J. Mayo is 6-3 ¼ without shoes, 6-4 ½ with, with a 6-6 wingspan and 8-3 standing reach. He had the second best vertical leap at 41 inches and ran 11.04 and 3.14.

Eric Gordon is 6-3 ¼ in shoes, with a terrific 6-9 wingspan. He jumped 40 inches, lifted the bar 15 times, and ran 10.81 and 3.01. He plays like a great athlete, and tested out well too.

Anthony Randolph is 6-10 ¼ in shoes, with a freakish 7-3 wingspan and 9-1 standing reach. He is skinny as expected at 4.7% body fat, jumped 35 inches on the max vert, and ran just OK at 11.86 and 3.26.

DeAndre Jordan came in an inch short at 6-11, but has an outrageous 7-6 wingspan and 9-5 ½ standing reach that more than compensates. He jumped poorly at 30.5 inches, lifted the bar 8 times, and ran the drills in 12.3 and 3.27 seconds.

The biggest wingspan: John Riek at 7-8 ¾. His standing reach was N/A. Probably too long to believe. We’re told its 9-10, and certainly believe that.
Biggest standing reach: JaVale McGee- 9-6 ½.

Lightest Player: Mike Taylor- 166 pounds, followed by D.J. Augustin at 171.
Heaviest Player: Kentrell Gransberry- 290 pounds
Lowest Body Fat: Lester Hudson- 3.4%
Highest Body Fat: Kentrell Gransberry -17.4% body fat
Best no-step vertical: Patrick Ewing- 35 inches
Best Max-Step Vertical: O.J. Mayo- 42 inches (tied with Ewing)
Bench Press: Josh Duncan 26 reps
Fastest Lane Agility: Sonny Weems- 10.58 seconds
Fastest ¾ Court Sprint: Sonny Weems- 2.96, (Joe Alexander 2.99)

Others:

Joey Dorsey measured in at only 6’6.25 without shoes, and 6’7.25 with shoes, but had a +7.5 wingspan and managed a very respectable 19 reps off 185 on the bench.

DeVon Hardin stands 6’10.75 in shoes with a 7’3 wingspan, he had 20 reps on the bench and recorded a 32” max vertical leap.
Josh Duncan put up 26 reps of 185 on the bench, recorded a 32” max vertical leap, is 6’8 without shoes, and recorded a body far percentage of only 5.4%.

Patrick Ewing Jr. recorded the highest max vertical leap on the day recording 42”, but struggled on the bench, finishing with only 2 reps. His is 9.4% body fat was surprising for a player of his build as well. At only 6’6 without shoes, he’s between positions with his measurables and game very much in conflict.

Richard Hendrix tested out very well. He is a hair under 6-9 in shoes, has a 7-3 wingspan, a 9-0 standing reach, and ran a 10.62 and 3.27. He jumped just 28 inches in the max vert.

DraftExpress: 2008 Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso, Day Two

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