DraftExpress delivers all the latest news and scouting reports on all the NBA draft prospects, NCAA tourney updates, and international league play /archives/type/nba Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:26:05 -0400 Interview with NBA shooting guard Jamal Murray from the adidas Nations Training Camp. /article/adidas-all-american-camp-interview-jamaly-murray-6068/ /article/adidas-all-american-camp-interview-jamaly-murray-6068/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 00:20:24 -0400 How Does Markelle Fultz Compare With James Harden, Dwayne Wade, Brandon Roy and D'Angelo Russell? Deep dive into their background, stats, video, scouting report and more. /article/who-is-markelle-fultz-6030/ /article/who-is-markelle-fultz-6030/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:27:01 -0400 Milwaukee Bucks big man Thon Maker works out at the Adidas EuroCamp in Treviso. Video produced by Matt McGann. /article/thon-maker-workout-at-the-adidas-eurocamp-in-treviso-6028/ /article/thon-maker-workout-at-the-adidas-eurocamp-in-treviso-6028/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:16:31 -0400 Taking stock of what we learned at the 2017 Euroleague Final Four in Istanbul, especially as it pertains to modern basketball, the NBA, and by extension, the 2017 NBA Draft. /article/what-did-we-learn-at-the-2017-euroleague-final-four-5954/ /article/what-did-we-learn-at-the-2017-euroleague-final-four-5954/ Thu, 25 May 2017 12:29:29 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day two of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Jonathan Jeanne, Derrick White, Semi Ojeleye, P.J. Dozier, Tyler Dorsey, Justin Jackson (Canada), Frank Mason, Omer Yurtseven, Kennedy Meeks and Damyean Dotson. /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-two-5929/ /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-two-5929/ Sat, 13 May 2017 11:16:53 -0400 Recapping the six most impressive performances from day one of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Kyle Kuzma, Frank Mason, Rawle Alkins, Jordan Bell, Tyler Dorsey and Frank Jackson. /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-one-5928/ /article/nba-combine-competitive-action-recap-day-one-5928/ Thu, 11 May 2017 20:04:15 -0400 The measurements taken at the NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois were released today. /article/2017-nba-draft-combine-measurements-analysis-5927/ /article/2017-nba-draft-combine-measurements-analysis-5927/ Thu, 11 May 2017 14:49:28 -0400 With the 2017 NBA Draft Combine around the corner, we take a look at the list of known invitees. /article/2017-nba-draft-combine-unofficial-invitee-breakdown-5909/ /article/2017-nba-draft-combine-unofficial-invitee-breakdown-5909/ Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:16:08 -0400 Mike Schmitz studies the evolution of Nikola Jokic's skill-set on both ends of the floor, from his NBA Draft year in 2013-2014 to today, using video, advanced stats and scouting analysis. /article/The-Evolution-of-Nikola-Jokic-5811/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Nikola-Jokic-5811/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:02:56 -0500 An interview and highlights of Okaro White, who capped off his 10-day contract with the Miami Heat in the most memorable way possible. He takes us through his journey from Florida State, to Europe, the D-League, and now the NBA. /article/The-Pro-Perspective---Okaro-White-5791/ /article/The-Pro-Perspective---Okaro-White-5791/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:54:47 -0500 The Golden State Warriors two-time NBA MVP superstar, Stephen Curry, reflects on the importance of form shooting, his father's influence on his shot development and his rise to prominence from Davidson College at the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. /article/The-Pro-Perspective-Stephen-Curry-5753/ /article/The-Pro-Perspective-Stephen-Curry-5753/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:58:04 -0500 Milwaukee Bucks point forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on his mentality and practice habits as a shooter in his fourth season in the NBA. /article/The-Pro-Perspective-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-5732/ /article/The-Pro-Perspective-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-5732/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:34:38 -0500 Examining the personality profiles of five specific NBA players who could be on the verge of a breakout season to evaluate the situations they are in and what traits they possess that may expedite or hinder their growth. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Situated-For-Success-Part-Two-5706/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Situated-For-Success-Part-Two-5706/ Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:24:16 -0400 Examining the personality profiles of five specific NBA players who could be on the verge of a breakout season to evaluate the situations they are in and what traits they possess that may expedite or hinder their growth. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Situated-For-Success-Part-One-5697/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Situated-For-Success-Part-One-5697/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:38:23 -0400 We break down the top ten performers from the 2016 Olympic Games. The rankings are based on the statistic Estimated Wins Added. /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Olympic-Games-5649/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Olympic-Games-5649/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:32:58 -0400 This is a list of the top ten performers from the 2016 Las Vegas Summer League, which concluded on July 18th. The rankings are based on the statistic EWA (estimated wins added). /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Las-Vegas-Summer-League-5636/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Las-Vegas-Summer-League-5636/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:20:41 -0400 This is a list of the top ten performers from the 2016 Utah Summer League, which concluded on July 7th. The rankings are based on the statistic EWA (estimated wins added). /article/The-Top-Five-Performers-at-the-2016-Utah-Summer-League-5634/ /article/The-Top-Five-Performers-at-the-2016-Utah-Summer-League-5634/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:56:03 -0400 This is a list of the top ten performers from the 2016 Orlando Summer League, which concluded on July 8th. The rankings are based on the statistic EWA (estimated wins added). /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Orlando-Summer-League-5633/ /article/The-Top-Ten-Performers-at-the-2016-Orlando-Summer-League-5633/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:35:27 -0400 Each July NBA executives, media members, and die-hard fans attend NBA Summer Leagues in Orlando, Utah, and Las Vegas to get their first look at the rookies drafted just weeks prior. But does that 30 and 10 stat line put up by your team's first round rookie actually mean anything, or are they empty numbers? /article/Summer-League-Statistics-Something-or-Nothing--5628/ /article/Summer-League-Statistics-Something-or-Nothing--5628/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:37:26 -0400 Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton shows off his wide array of skills in a gym in Los Angeles during the off-season. /article/Elfrid-Payton-Offseason-Workout-Video-5620/ /article/Elfrid-Payton-Offseason-Workout-Video-5620/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 01:43:36 -0400 Minnesota Timberwolves big man and 2016 Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns shows off his wide array of skills in a gym in Los Angeles during the off-season. /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Offseason-Workout-Video-5619/ /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-Offseason-Workout-Video-5619/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 01:43:33 -0400 Workout footage and an interview from Providence power forward Ben Bentil's NBA Pro Day in Los Angeles, hosted by Octagon. /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5614/ /article/Ben-Bentil-NBA-Pro-Day-Workout-and-Interview-5614/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:54:03 -0400 Many eyebrows were raised when the NBA dispersed the official measurements collected at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last week. An official memo from the league office confirmed many of those concerns. /article/NBA-League-Office-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Under-Review-5499/ /article/NBA-League-Office-Draft-Combine-Measurements-Under-Review-5499/ Sat, 21 May 2016 11:56:48 -0400 An 18 minute talk on the Jody Mac Show (CBS Sports Radio) breaking down the early storylines of the 2016 NBA Draft coming out of this week's NBA Combine. /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5481/ /article/Podcast-Jonathan-Givony-on-the-Jody-Mac-Show-CBS-Sports-Radio--5481/ Sat, 14 May 2016 22:52:00 -0400 Scouts use physical and skill based comparisons frequently during evaluation. But it's not about whether he “scores like Jordan” as much as it is about if he “thinks like Jordan” – Personality Factors go a long way to determining if you just landed the next Kobe or Vince Carter. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Personality-Factors--Top-To-Bottom-5439/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Personality-Factors--Top-To-Bottom-5439/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:27:15 -0400 What can we learn from Will Barton's personality profile that allowed him to emerge from mid-2nd round pick to potential NBA sixth man of the year? /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Will-Barton-5385/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Will-Barton-5385/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:52:25 -0500 Video scout Mike Schmitz breaks down Kristaps Porzingis's evolution from raw European phenom to NBA standout. /article/The-Evolution-of-Kristaps-Porzingis-5360/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Kristaps-Porzingis-5360/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:16:21 -0500 A breakdown of last night's head to head matchup between the top two power forwards picked in the 2015 NBA Draft: Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis. /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-vs-Kristaps-Porzingis-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-5336/ /article/Karl-Anthony-Towns-vs-Kristaps-Porzingis-Head-to-Head-Matchup-Analysis-5336/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:01:52 -0500 Introducing the Sports Aptitude Plus/Minus system, and analyzing what we can learn from a huge data set of NBA players regarding the outcomes and development of those with the most desirable personality traits. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-Pluses-and-Minuses-of-Success-5321/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-Pluses-and-Minuses-of-Success-5321/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:52:13 -0500 A breakdown of last night's head to head matchup between the top two point guards picked in the 2015 NBA Draft: Emmanuel Mudiay and D'Angelo Russell. /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Emmanuel-Mudiay-2015-16-NBA-Matchup-Video-5316/ /article/DAngelo-Russell-vs-Emmanuel-Mudiay-2015-16-NBA-Matchup-Video-5316/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:16:36 -0500 The unique psychological makeup that allowed DeAndre Jordan to rise up from discarded second round pick to arguably the best defensive player in the NBA. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-DeAndre-Jordan-Rules-5150/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-DeAndre-Jordan-Rules-5150/ Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:52:52 -0400 It would be very surprising if Karl Towns and Jahlil Okafor aren't the first two names called by commissioner Adam Silver as the top of the 2015 NBA Draft. While that won't shock anyone who followed college basketball this season, the proposition of two centers as locks to go 1-2 is significant both from a historical perspective, despite the shifting importance of the position in the NBA. /article/The-Evolution-of-the-Center-Position-Through-The-Eyes-of-TownsOkafor-5135/ /article/The-Evolution-of-the-Center-Position-Through-The-Eyes-of-TownsOkafor-5135/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:49:02 -0400 The unique psychological makeup that allowed DeMarre Carroll to rise up from being waived by multiple NBA teams to an integral part of the #1 seed Atlanta Hawks. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-DeMarre-Carrolls-Long-and-Winding-Road-to-Stardom-5019/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-DeMarre-Carrolls-Long-and-Winding-Road-to-Stardom-5019/ Tue, 26 May 2015 23:06:30 -0400 The unique psychological makeup that allowed Patrick Beverley to rise up from being exiled to Russia to arguably the best defensive player in the NBA for the Houston Rockets. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-Unbearable-Lightness-of-Beverley-4995/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-The-Unbearable-Lightness-of-Beverley-4995/ Tue, 19 May 2015 09:56:55 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day two of the competitive action at the NBA Combine. /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-Two-4982/ /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-Two-4982/ Sat, 16 May 2015 01:23:56 -0400 The NBA released the athletic testing results from the 2015 NBA Combine in Chicago. We take a look at who stood out and who struggled on paper. /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-4981/ /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-4981/ Fri, 15 May 2015 22:57:56 -0400 Recapping the ten most impressive performances from day one of the competitive action at the NBA Combine, including Rakeem Christmas, J.P. Tokoto, Mam Jaiteh, and more. /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-One-4968/ /article/NBA-Combine-Competitive-Action-Recap-Day-One-4968/ Thu, 14 May 2015 21:46:57 -0400 How do measurements hold up over time, from the time players finish college to when they start their professional careers? Not that well it turns out. /article/NBA-Measurements-and-How-They-Hold-Up-Over-Time-4965/ /article/NBA-Measurements-and-How-They-Hold-Up-Over-Time-4965/ Thu, 14 May 2015 00:29:21 -0400 The NBA officially released the list of players invited to their annual Draft Combine, to be held in Chicago next week from May 12-17th. Who got in, who didn't, and why? /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Preview-Schedule-Teams-Groupings-and-Analysis-4952/ /article/2015-NBA-Combine-Preview-Schedule-Teams-Groupings-and-Analysis-4952/ Fri, 08 May 2015 17:09:05 -0400 Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler could have easily become an exiled player, but he has shown a rare resiliency that is atypical of most people. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Jimmy-Butlers-Rise-to-Stardom-4933/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-Jimmy-Butlers-Rise-to-Stardom-4933/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:53:08 -0400 Taking a look at some of the better performances of the third day of action at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in Virginia, where some of the top seniors in college basketball are trying to catch the eyes of NBA scouts. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-Standouts-4892/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-Standouts-4892/ Sat, 11 Apr 2015 07:05:43 -0400 Studying the evolution of Anthony Davis, from Kentucky to the NBA. What kind of player was he coming out of college, and what areas of his game did he improve the most in to help him develop into arguably the most productive player in the league right now? /article/The-Evolution-of-Anthony-Davis-from-Kentucky-to-the-NBA-4816/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Anthony-Davis-from-Kentucky-to-the-NBA-4816/ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:36:22 -0500 Triangle Offense has compiled a list of the "NBA Summer League's Top Plays" from the first few days of action in Orlando. /article/The-NBA-Summer-Leagues-Top-Plays-Weekend-One--4658/ /article/The-NBA-Summer-Leagues-Top-Plays-Weekend-One--4658/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:40:42 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of unrestricted free agent Chris Bosh, one of the best big men available on the market. /article/Chris-Bosh-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4657/ /article/Chris-Bosh-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4657/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:21:36 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of restricted free agent Chandler Parsons, one of the best wing players available on the market. /article/Chandler-Parsons-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4653/ /article/Chandler-Parsons-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4653/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:17:43 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of restricted free agent Gordon Hayward, one of the best wing players available on the market. /article/Gordon-Hayward-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4651/ /article/Gordon-Hayward-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4651/ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:11:17 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of restricted free agent Greg Monroe, one of the best big men available on the market. /article/Greg-Monroe-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4650/ /article/Greg-Monroe-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4650/ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:06:12 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas, an analytics darling and one of the best point guards available on the market. /article/Isaiah-Thomas-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4649/ /article/Isaiah-Thomas-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4649/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:40:11 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of arguably the most controversial player in the free agent pool, Lance Stephenson, hours before he hit the market on July 1st. /article/Lance-Stephenson-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4648/ /article/Lance-Stephenson-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4648/ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:42:06 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of arguably the most coveted restricted free agent in the NBA, Eric Bledsoe, before he becomes a free agent on July 1st. /article/Eric-Bledsoe-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4647/ /article/Eric-Bledsoe-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4647/ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:21:17 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of arguably the most dominant player in the NBA, LeBron James, before he becomes a free agent on July 1st. /article/LeBron-James-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4638/ /article/LeBron-James-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4638/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:57:02 -0400 New feature on DraftExpress allows you to explore a variety of topics revolving around the expected value of NBA Draft picks, including average win shares, hall of famers and all-stars produced, average minutes and games played, and much more. /article/New-DX-Feature-NBA-Draft-Pick-Expected-Value-4632/ /article/New-DX-Feature-NBA-Draft-Pick-Expected-Value-4632/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:04:31 -0400 Taking a look at how Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker's college stats stack up historically among other top three draft picks, and how small forwards, including some of the biggest stars, are utilized in today's NBA. /article/The-Past-Present-and-Future-of-the-SF-Position-and-the-2014-NBA-Draft-4631/ /article/The-Past-Present-and-Future-of-the-SF-Position-and-the-2014-NBA-Draft-4631/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:21:33 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of one of the most coveted free agents on the NBA market, Carmelo Anthony. Is he worth the hoopla that surrounds him and can he justify a 22-24 million dollar contract per year? /article/Carmelo-Anthony-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4630/ /article/Carmelo-Anthony-2014-Free-Agent-Scouting-Video-4630/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:25:12 -0400 Studying the evolution of Kawhi Leonard's game, from San Diego State to the San Antonio Spurs. What kind of player was he coming out of college, and what areas of his game did he improve the most in to help him develop into the MVP of the 2014 NBA Finals? /article/The-Evolution-of-Kawhi-Leonard--from-San-Diego-State-to-San-Antonio-4615/ /article/The-Evolution-of-Kawhi-Leonard--from-San-Diego-State-to-San-Antonio-4615/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:10:49 -0400 The official measurements from the 2014 Los Angeles Clippers Mini-Combine have been added to our extensive database. You can view event specific measurements by clicking here. /article/2014-LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Measurements-Released-4568/ /article/2014-LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Measurements-Released-4568/ Tue, 27 May 2014 19:14:48 -0400 44 NBA prospects from different backgrounds were brought into the Los Angeles Clippers Practice Facility in Playa Vista, California on Wednesday and Thursday to work out for all 30 NBA teams. This group workout, widely known as the Clippers “Mini-Combine,” was organized by the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers, and featured measurements, agility testing, interview sessions and drill-work similar to the NBA Combine in Chicago. /article/LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Recap-and-Analysis-4559/ /article/LA-Clippers-Mini-Combine-Recap-and-Analysis-4559/ Thu, 22 May 2014 22:44:01 -0400 Video interviews with Devyn Marble, Deonte Burton, and Melvin Ejim at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marble-Burton-Ejim-4545/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marble-Burton-Ejim-4545/ Thu, 22 May 2014 21:52:29 -0400 Video interviews with Aaron Craft, Johnny O'Bryant, and LaQuinton Ross at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Craft-OBryant-Ross-4544/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Craft-OBryant-Ross-4544/ Thu, 22 May 2014 21:52:12 -0400 Video interviews with Markel Brown, Jerami Grant, and Xavier Thames at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Brown-Grant-Thames-4549/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Brown-Grant-Thames-4549/ Tue, 20 May 2014 19:56:25 -0400 The conclusion of the NBA Draft Combine marks the beginning of six week sprint to the draft itself. Over the past week, two important topics were outlined that help to illustrate just how pressure-filled this sprint can be for NBA teams. With the lottery coming up tonight, this is the perfect time to continue to conversation on this topic. /article/Opportunity-Knocks-How-Situation-Impacts-Success-Part-I-4552/ /article/Opportunity-Knocks-How-Situation-Impacts-Success-Part-I-4552/ Tue, 20 May 2014 14:12:16 -0400 Video interviews with Marcus Smart, C.J. Fair, and Jordan Clarkson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Smart-Fair-Clarkson-4547/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Smart-Fair-Clarkson-4547/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:23:18 -0400 Video interviews with Aaron Gordon, Cory Jefferson, Jordan McRae at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Gordon-Jefferson-McRae-4548/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Gordon-Jefferson-McRae-4548/ Tue, 20 May 2014 08:18:17 -0400 Video interviews with Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Dwight Powell, and Jahii Carson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Antetokounmpo-Powell-Carson-4543/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Antetokounmpo-Powell-Carson-4543/ Mon, 19 May 2014 10:56:10 -0400 Video interviews with Jordan Adams, Kendall Williams, and DeAndre Kane at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Williams-Kane-4542/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Williams-Kane-4542/ Mon, 19 May 2014 10:52:25 -0400 Video interviews with Rodney Hood, Russ Smith, and Alex Kirk at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rodney-Hood-Russ-Smith-Alex-Kirk-4541/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rodney-Hood-Russ-Smith-Alex-Kirk-4541/ Sun, 18 May 2014 18:09:36 -0400 Video interviews with Doug McDermott, Alec Brown, and Semaj Christon at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-McDermott-Brown-Christon-4540/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-McDermott-Brown-Christon-4540/ Sun, 18 May 2014 12:35:49 -0400 Video interviews with Noah Vonleh, Lamar Patterson, and Jabari Brown at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Vonleh-Patterson-Brown-4537/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Vonleh-Patterson-Brown-4537/ Sat, 17 May 2014 23:10:33 -0400 Our second detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 NBA teams into account, this time going 40 picks deep. /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-2-4535/ /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-2-4535/ Sat, 17 May 2014 17:42:53 -0400 Video interviews with Jarnell Stokes, Cameron Bairstow, and Jordan Bachynski at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Stokes-Bairstow-Bachynski-4534/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Stokes-Bairstow-Bachynski-4534/ Sat, 17 May 2014 17:33:19 -0400 Video interviews with Patric Young, Khem Birch, and James McAdoo at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Patric-Young-Khem-Birch-James-McAdoo-4533/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Patric-Young-Khem-Birch-James-McAdoo-4533/ Sat, 17 May 2014 15:16:25 -0400 Video interviews with James Young, Isaiah Austin, and Cleanthony Early at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Inteviews-Young-Austin-Early-4531/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Inteviews-Young-Austin-Early-4531/ Sat, 17 May 2014 11:54:31 -0400 Video interviews with T.J. Warren, Spencer Dinwiddie, and C.J. Wilcox at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Warren-Dinwiddie-Wilcox-4530/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Warren-Dinwiddie-Wilcox-4530/ Fri, 16 May 2014 14:56:10 -0400 Video interviews with Glenn Robinson, Zach LaVine, and Nick Johnson at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-LaVine-Johnson-4529/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-LaVine-Johnson-4529/ Fri, 16 May 2014 14:43:32 -0400 At the 2014 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, the NBA tracked shooting percentages from various spots on the court. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Results-4527/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Results-4527/ Fri, 16 May 2014 09:29:24 -0400 Player measurements from the 2014 NBA Draft Combine have been added to our extensive measurements database. /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-4520/ /article/2014-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-4520/ Thu, 15 May 2014 12:35:24 -0400 The NBA league-office has tinkered for many years with the format of the NBA Combine (previously known as the NBA pre-draft camp) in an attempt to make it as useful as possible for NBA front offices in their decision making process. With a significant portion of the first round once again electing not to participate in any of the basketball activities this year, and the top three prospects electing to not even attend period, many will call for the NBA to go back to the drawing board to try and figure out a new format that makes this event as relevant as possible again for teams, prospects, media and the general public. /article/The-Gradual-Erosion-of-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Process-4519/ /article/The-Gradual-Erosion-of-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Process-4519/ Wed, 14 May 2014 19:13:12 -0400 We visited with Adreian Payne in Chicago as he gets ready for the 2014 NBA Draft Combine. /article/Adreian-Payne-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4517/ /article/Adreian-Payne-2014-NBA-Pre-Draft-Workout-and-Interview-Video-4517/ Wed, 14 May 2014 08:36:20 -0400 A list of the 60 players participating at the NBA Combine in Chicago May 14-18 /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4509/ /article/2014-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4509/ Mon, 12 May 2014 13:10:23 -0400 Our first detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 NBA teams into account. /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-1-4503/ /article/DraftExpress-Extended-2014-Mock-Draft-1-4503/ Thu, 08 May 2014 10:53:20 -0400 The NBA announced today that 75 players, including 43 players from US colleges, 31 international players and one player from the D-League have filed as early entry candidates for the 2014 NBA Draft. /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2014-NBA-Draft-4491/ /article/NBA-Announces-Early-Entry-Candidates-for-2014-NBA-Draft-4491/ Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:21:06 -0400 Three more games were played Thursday, one a consolation game between the two losers from Wednesday, and two in the nightcap, introducing the last four teams that we had not seen yet. /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-4475/ /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-4475/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:29:12 -0400 The players participating at the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 16-19, official site) were announced today. /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview--4458/ /article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview--4458/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:45:07 -0400 With the 2014 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only nine days away, it's time to take an in-depth look at this year's NCAA senior class and attempt to project what the field might look like. /article/Projected-Invites-2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-4434/ /article/Projected-Invites-2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-4434/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:28:26 -0400 Damian Lillard was largely an unknown prospect going into his fourth year of college basketball, as he was forced to redshirt his previous season after breaking his foot. What can we learn about Lillard's progression from unknown prolific scoring mid-major combo guard to one of the top young point guards in the NBA? /article/Revisiting-Damian-Lillard-Scouting-Video--4391/ /article/Revisiting-Damian-Lillard-Scouting-Video--4391/ Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:59:32 -0500 One year ago, we discovered Giannis Antetokounmpo in a tiny gym in Athens, and were immediately taken aback by the significant talent this completely unknown raw prospect possessed. To celebrate our one year anniversary of seeing the “Greek Freek” for the first time, we revisit some of the footage we first brought to light from the Greek second division a year ago, and compare it with what we're now seeing in the NBA on a nightly basis to evaluate how Giannis is progressing as a basketball player. /article/Revisiting-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-Scouting-Video--4390/ /article/Revisiting-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-Scouting-Video--4390/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:12:16 -0500 Alexis Ajinca has established himself as a force in European basketball since his last stint in the NBA. How has he the 7-footer evolved since the 2010-2011 season and what can he be expected to bring to the table in New Orleans? /article/Revisiting-Alexis-Ajinca-Scouting-Video--4379/ /article/Revisiting-Alexis-Ajinca-Scouting-Video--4379/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:05:50 -0500 Nikola Mirotic has established himself as the best player in European basketball since being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2011. How has he evolved from the last time we evaluated him, and what type of NBA player could he become if he decides to leave Real Madrid and sign with the Bulls? /article/Revisiting-Nikola-Mirotic-Scouting-Video--4376/ /article/Revisiting-Nikola-Mirotic-Scouting-Video--4376/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:14:15 -0500 Andrew Bynum has signed a two year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers for 2-years, 24.5 million with only 6 million dollars guaranteed. Is he worth the risk, and what can he bring the Cavs if his knees hold up? /article/Andrew-Bynum-Video-Scouting-Report-4302/ /article/Andrew-Bynum-Video-Scouting-Report-4302/ Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:34:36 -0400 Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the most coveted free agent on the NBA market, Dwight Howard. Is he worth the hoopla that surrounds him and can he justify a 22-24 million dollar contract per year? /article/Dwight-Howard-Video-Scouting-Report-4295/ /article/Dwight-Howard-Video-Scouting-Report-4295/ Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:41:20 -0400 Day one of the 2013 adidas EuroCamp in Treviso, Italy is officially in the books. /article/2013-adidas-EuroCamp-Day-One-4240/ /article/2013-adidas-EuroCamp-Day-One-4240/ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:08:55 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Alex Len, Tony Mitchell, Kenny Kadji, and Erik Murphy. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Len-Mitchell-Kadji-Murphy-4188/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Len-Mitchell-Kadji-Murphy-4188/ Wed, 29 May 2013 07:53:48 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Shane Larkin, Dennis Schroeder, Myck Kabongo, and Isaiah Canaan. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Larkin-Schroeder-Kabongo-Canaan-4189/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Larkin-Schroeder-Kabongo-Canaan-4189/ Mon, 27 May 2013 22:53:53 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jamaal Franklin, Lorenzo Brown, and Will Clyburn. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Caldwell-Pope-Franklin-Brown-Clyburn-4190/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Caldwell-Pope-Franklin-Brown-Clyburn-4190/ Sun, 26 May 2013 22:41:21 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Tony Snell, B.J. Young, Erick Green, and Vander Blue. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Snell-Young-Green-Blue-4191/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Snell-Young-Green-Blue-4191/ Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:54 -0400 The second set of 22 prospects competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2013 Nets Combine completed athletic testing and a battery of measurements. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-Two-4204/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-Two-4204/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:36 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Mason Plumlee, Jeff Withey, Mike Muscala, and DeWayne Dedmon. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Plumlee-Withey-Muscala-Dedmon-4187/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Plumlee-Withey-Muscala-Dedmon-4187/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:26 -0400 While competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2013 Nets Combine, the 22 NBA draft prospects in attendance were also measured and tested on day one. /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-One-4203/ /article/2013-Nets-Combine-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Day-One-4203/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:23 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Phil Pressey, Seth Curry, and Peyton Siva. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Pressey-Curry-Siva-4192/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Pressey-Curry-Siva-4192/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:13:38 -0400 Our first detailed mock draft with pick-by-pick explanations using projected rosters and taking the individual needs of all 30 teams into account. /article/Yahoo-Sports-Extended-2013-Mock-Draft-1-4201/ /article/Yahoo-Sports-Extended-2013-Mock-Draft-1-4201/ Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:49 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Steven Adams, Gorgui Dieng, Rudy Gobert, and Brandon Davies /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Dieng-Gobert-Davies-4186/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Adams-Dieng-Gobert-Davies-4186/ Tue, 21 May 2013 08:36:37 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with C.J. Leslie, Solomon Hill, and Ricky Ledo /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Leslie-Hill-Ledo-4193/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Leslie-Hill-Ledo-4193/ Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:12 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Victor Oladipo, Allen Crabbe, Archie Goodwin, and James Ennis. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Oladipo-Crabbe-Goodwin-Ennis-4185/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Oladipo-Crabbe-Goodwin-Ennis-4185/ Mon, 20 May 2013 08:42:49 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Cody Zeller, Kelly Olynyk, Jackie Carmichael, and Trevor Mbakwe /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Olynyk-Carmichael-Mbakwe-4184/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Olynyk-Carmichael-Mbakwe-4184/ Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:18 -0400 Exploring different storylines revolving around the 2013 NBA Combine, including who did and didn't attend, the gym finally being open to media members, and what the Combine actually means in the grand scheme of things. /article/NBA-Combine-Storylines-Part-One---Who-Made-It-and-What-Does-it-Mean-4183/ /article/NBA-Combine-Storylines-Part-One---Who-Made-It-and-What-Does-it-Mean-4183/ Sat, 18 May 2013 17:10:15 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with C.J. McCollum, Michael Carter-Williams, Nate Wolters, and Ray McCallum. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-McCollum-Carter-Williams-Wolters-McCallum-4182/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-McCollum-Carter-Williams-Wolters-McCallum-4182/ Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39:42 -0400 With the help of our extensive measurements database, we take a look at how this year's NBA Combine participants measure out historically. /article/Analyzing-the-2013-Combine-Measurements-4181/ /article/Analyzing-the-2013-Combine-Measurements-4181/ Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:04 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Shabazz Muhammad, Glen Rice, Reggie Bullock, and Tim Hardaway Jr. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Muhammad-Rice-Bullock-Hardaway-4180/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Muhammad-Rice-Bullock-Hardaway-4180/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:22 -0400 High definition video interviews form the NBA Combine with Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, Ben McLemore, and Trey Burke. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Noel-Porter-McLemore-Burke-4179/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Noel-Porter-McLemore-Burke-4179/ Fri, 17 May 2013 09:44:04 -0400 A list of the 63 players participating at the NBA Combine in Chicago May 16-17 /article/2013-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4171/ /article/2013-NBA-Combine-Participant-List-4171/ Thu, 09 May 2013 19:14:58 -0400 The players participating at the 2013 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 10-13, official site) were announced today. /article/2013-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-4128/ /article/2013-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-4128/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:21:58 -0400 From the D-League Showcase in Reno we take a look at a major success story in Greg Smith of the Houston Rockets, who is flourishing after being called up from their affilates in Rio Grande Valley. /article/Greg-Smith-I-Have-a-Big-Chip-on-My-Shoulder-for-Not-Getting-Drafted-4059/ /article/Greg-Smith-I-Have-a-Big-Chip-on-My-Shoulder-for-Not-Getting-Drafted-4059/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:54:31 -0500 One of the best stories in the NBA today, 28-year old rookie Chris Copeland, opens up about the long journey he took from obscure college prospect to 29-point scorer in Madison Square Garden Monday. /article/Chris-Copeland-I-Do-Not-Believe-in-Plan-Bs-4054/ /article/Chris-Copeland-I-Do-Not-Believe-in-Plan-Bs-4054/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:45:30 -0500 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top big men eligible for the 2012 draft: John Henson, Arnett Moultrie, Bernard James. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Henson-Moultrie-James-3982/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Henson-Moultrie-James-3982/ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:20:26 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top big men eligible for the 2012 draft: Tyler Zeller, Miles Plumlee, and Kyle O'Quinn. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Plumlee-OQuinn-3983/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Zeller-Plumlee-OQuinn-3983/ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:05 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top forwards eligible for the 2012 draft: Terrence Jones, Andrew Nicholson, Draymond Green. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jones-Nicholson-Green-3980/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jones-Nicholson-Green-3980/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:42:18 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top centers eligible for the 2012 draft: Jared Sullinger, Fab Melo, Henry Sims. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Sullinger-Melo-Sims-3981/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Sullinger-Melo-Sims-3981/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:24:26 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top big men eligible for the 2012 draft: Thomas Robinson, Meyers Leonard, and Drew Gordon. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-Leonard-Gordon-3984/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Robinson-Leonard-Gordon-3984/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:01:32 -0400 An interview with Memphis sophomore Will Barton discussing his improvement this season, how the draft process has played out for him in recent weeks, what he brings to the table at the NBA level, and more /article/Will-Barton-Thats-My-Biggest-Objective-Winning-3985/ /article/Will-Barton-Thats-My-Biggest-Objective-Winning-3985/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:01:05 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top forwards eligible for the 2012 draft: Royce White, Quincy Miller, Hollis Thompson. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-White-Miller-Thompson-3979/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-White-Miller-Thompson-3979/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:08:15 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top wings eligible for the 2012 draft: Moe Harkless, Jeff Taylor, and Jae Crowder. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Harkless-Taylor-Crowder-3977/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Harkless-Taylor-Crowder-3977/ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:58:06 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top wings eligible for the 2012 draft: Harrison Barnes, Darius Miller, and Robbie Hummel. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Barnes-Miller-Hummel-3975/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Barnes-Miller-Hummel-3975/ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:58:27 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the wings eligible for the 2012 draft: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Darius Johnson-Odom, and Kevin Murphy /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kidd-Gilchrist-Johnson-Odom-Murphy-3973/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kidd-Gilchrist-Johnson-Odom-Murphy-3973/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:52:50 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Terrence Ross, John Jenkins, Tyshawn Taylor. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Ross-Jenkins-Taylor-3970/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Ross-Jenkins-Taylor-3970/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:28:54 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Bradley Beal, Orlando Johnson, and Scott Machado. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Beal-Johnson-Machado-3968/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Beal-Johnson-Machado-3968/ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:02:07 -0400 The third and final day of the adidas EUROCAMP is in the books. We recap the best and most disappointing performances turned in by the international prospects in attendance. /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-Three-3966/ /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-Three-3966/ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:27:01 -0400 The NBA released the athletic testing results from the NBA Combine in Chicago, Illinois today. We take a look at who stood out and who struggled on paper. /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-3965/ /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Analysis-3965/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:29:57 -0400 We have the complete results of the NBA Combine athletic testing (conducted by BAM) posted in our extensive measurements database. /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-Released-3964/ /article/NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-Released-3964/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:14:37 -0400 The level of play during the second day of the adidas EUROCAMP improved significantly, as the participants began to settle in. /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-Two-3962/ /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-Two-3962/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:35:16 -0400 Players at the adidas EUROCAMP underwent the same tests administered at the NBA Combine last week. The results of those tests were released today. /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3961/ /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3961/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:10:18 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Jeremy Lamb, Doron Lamb, Tony Mitchell. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lamb-Lamb-Mitchell-3960/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lamb-Lamb-Mitchell-3960/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:46:39 -0400 Day one of the 2012 adidas EUROCAMP has come and gone and a number of players turned in solid performances in from of droves of NBA scouts. /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-One-3958/ /article/adidas-EUROCAMP-Day-One-3958/ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:17:59 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards eligible for the 2012 draft: Damian Lillard, Marquis Teague, and Jared Cunningham. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lillard-Teague-Cunningham-3957/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Lillard-Teague-Cunningham-3957/ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:58:33 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top guards in the 2012 draft: Austin Rivers, Kendall Marshall, and Tony Wroten /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rivers-Marshall-Wroten-3954/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Rivers-Marshall-Wroten-3954/ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:58:58 -0400 With the help of our extensive measurements database, we take a look at how this year's NBA Combine participants measure out historically. /article/Analyzing-the-2012-Combine-Measurements-3953/ /article/Analyzing-the-2012-Combine-Measurements-3953/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:53:04 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of the top players in the 2012 draft: Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, and Perry Jones. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Anthony-Davis-Drummond-Jones-3952/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Anthony-Davis-Drummond-Jones-3952/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:55:19 -0400 The official measurements from the 2012 NBA Combine have been added to our extensive database /article/2012-NBA-Combine-Measurements-Released-3951/ /article/2012-NBA-Combine-Measurements-Released-3951/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:23:11 -0400 A list of the 60 players participating at the NBA Combine in Chicago June 6-8th. /article/NBA-Combine-Participant-List-3923/ /article/NBA-Combine-Participant-List-3923/ Tue, 22 May 2012 13:40:33 -0400 Highlighting the five players who stood out the most at the PIT, including Kevin Murphy, Kyle O'Quinn, JaMychal Green, Henry Sims and Kim English. /article/DX-All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Team-3895/ /article/DX-All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Team-3895/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:01:16 -0400 The official measurements from the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament have been added to our extensive database. Here are some observations. /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-3891/ /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Measurements-Released-3891/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:43:17 -0400 The players participating at the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 11-14) were announced today. Here's an inventory of who is and isn't playing from the 2012 NCAA senior class. /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3885/ /article/2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3885/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:16:57 -0400 With the 2012 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only two and a half weeks away, it's time to take an in-depth look at this year's NCAA senior class and attempt to project what the field might look like. /article/Projected-Invites-2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3871/ /article/Projected-Invites-2012-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3871/ Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:23:29 -0400 Who tested out most impressively athletically at the NBA Combine? And how much do these tests mean exactly? /article/Analyzing-the-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-3728/ /article/Analyzing-the-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-3728/ Fri, 27 May 2011 00:58:37 -0400 This is the first year the results of the shooting drills run at the NBA Draft Combine have been released to the media, and for the most part, these numbers only reinforce what we already know about these prospects. By no means do the results of these drills have any significant bearing on how these prospects are perceived by scouts, since they would look radically different if we held the same workouts against today, but they do offer an interesting reference point that could give a talent evaluator pause, if only for a moment, when their results deviate from expectations. /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Drills-Results-3726/ /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Shooting-Drills-Results-3726/ Thu, 26 May 2011 09:40:39 -0400 Basic results from the 2011 NBA Combine athletic testing showing the top-10 and five worst in every category measured. /article/2011-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-3725/ /article/2011-NBA-Combine-Athletic-Testing-Results-3725/ Wed, 25 May 2011 19:35:17 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top power forwards in the 2011 draft class: Trey Thompkins, Justin Harper, JaJuan Johnson, and Jon Leuer. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Trey-Thompkins-J-Harper-J-Johnson-Leuer-3720/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Trey-Thompkins-J-Harper-J-Johnson-Leuer-3720/ Tue, 24 May 2011 18:51:53 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top scoring guards in the 2011 draft class: Marshon Brooks, Andrew Goudelock, and Isaiah Thomas. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marshon-Brooks-Andrew-GoudelockIsaiah-Thomas-3721/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Marshon-Brooks-Andrew-GoudelockIsaiah-Thomas-3721/ Tue, 24 May 2011 09:59:13 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top wings in the 2011 draft class: Chris Singleton, Jimmy Butler, David Lighty, and Scotty Hopson. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Chris-Singleton-Jimmy-Butler-Lighty-Hopson-3719/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Chris-Singleton-Jimmy-Butler-Lighty-Hopson-3719/ Mon, 23 May 2011 15:50:41 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top guards in the 2011 draft class: Josh Selby, Nolan Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Darius Morris. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Josh-Selby-Nolan-Smith-Shumpert-D-Morris-3718/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Josh-Selby-Nolan-Smith-Shumpert-D-Morris-3718/ Mon, 23 May 2011 10:05:59 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top big men in the 2011 draft class: Jeremy Tyler, Michael Dunigan, Keith Benson, and Jordan Williams. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jeremy-Tyler-Dunigan-Benson-Williams-3717/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jeremy-Tyler-Dunigan-Benson-Williams-3717/ Sun, 22 May 2011 19:07:49 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top small forwards in the 2011 draft class: Kyle Singler, Tyler Honeycutt, Jereme Richmond, and Chandler Parsons. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Singler-Honeycutt-Richmond-Parsons-3716/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyle-Singler-Honeycutt-Richmond-Parsons-3716/ Sun, 22 May 2011 11:18:07 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top wings in the 2011 draft class: Kawhi Leonard, Jordan Hamilton, Klay Thompson, and Malcolm Lee. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kawhi-Leonard-Hamilton-Thompson-Lee-3714/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kawhi-Leonard-Hamilton-Thompson-Lee-3714/ Sat, 21 May 2011 18:52:19 -0400 Continuing the coverage of our stop at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas, we check in on the progress of Alec Burks and Jordan Williams. /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Two-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3715/ /article/West-Coast-Workout-Swing-Part-Two-Joe-Abunassars-Impact-Basketball-3715/ Sat, 21 May 2011 16:39:24 -0400 Opinions on the importance of measurements vary greatly, as they are just a small piece of the puzzle that determines whether a player will end up being successful. Measurements are still widely anticipated both by NBA draft fans and talent evaluators because they present a completely objective way of comparing prospects. /article/Analyzing-the-2011-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3712/ /article/Analyzing-the-2011-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3712/ Sat, 21 May 2011 11:29:31 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top guards in the 2011 draft class: Jimmer Fredette, Alec Burks, Charles Jenkins, E'Twaun Moore. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jimmer-Fredette-Alec-Burks-Charles-Jenkins-3713/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Jimmer-Fredette-Alec-Burks-Charles-Jenkins-3713/ Sat, 21 May 2011 10:11:43 -0400 The 2011 NBA Draft Combine is almost in the books, and we've updated to our measurements database to reflect today's results. /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-3710/ /article/2011-NBA-Draft-Combine-Measurements-3710/ Fri, 20 May 2011 14:32:07 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA Combine in Chicago of some of top forwards in the 2011 draft class: Tristan Thompson, Kenneth Faried, Tobias Harris, and Travis Leslie. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Tristan-Thompson-Faried-Harris-Leslie-3711/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Tristan-Thompson-Faried-Harris-Leslie-3711/ Fri, 20 May 2011 12:07:39 -0400 High definition video interviews of the top three point guards in the 2011 draft class, Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker and Brandon Knight. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyrie-Irving-Kemba-Walker-Brandon-Knight-3708/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Kyrie-Irving-Kemba-Walker-Brandon-Knight-3708/ Thu, 19 May 2011 19:36:13 -0400 Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and other NBA executives fielded questions after the final 2011 NBA draft order was determined. /article/2011-Post-NBA-Draft-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-3704/ /article/2011-Post-NBA-Draft-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-3704/ Tue, 17 May 2011 23:01:56 -0400 The 2011 NBA Draft Combine will take place in Chicago from May 18-22 and 54 of the top prospects in the class will be in attendance. /article/NBA-Draft-Combine-Participants-List-3700/ /article/NBA-Draft-Combine-Participants-List-3700/ Wed, 11 May 2011 17:52:13 -0400 While competing for the attention of NBA scouts at the 2011 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the 64 NCAA seniors in attendance were also measured and put through a battery of athletic testing, by the experts at BAM (Basic Athletic Measurement). /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3673/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Measurements-and-Athletic-Testing-Results-3673/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:00:42 -0400 One consolation game and two semifinals were the extent of day three of action from the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-3669/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-3669/ Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:39:39 -0400 While former Marquette forward Jimmy Butler stole the show on day one, the second day of the Portsmouth Invitational showcased a greater sample of talent and competition. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3666/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3666/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:44:45 -0400 We're back in Virginia once again for the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a historic camp in its 59th edition, intended to showcase the top 64 NCAA senior draft prospects for all 30 NBA teams. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3665/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3665/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:56:20 -0400 The players participating at the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 6-9, official site) were announced today. Here's an inventory of who is and isn't playing from the 2011 NCAA senior class. /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3660/ /article/2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3660/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:37:52 -0400 With the 2011 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only a month away, it's time to take an in-depth look at this year's NCAA senior class and figure out what the field might look like. /article/Projected-Invites-2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3643/ /article/Projected-Invites-2011-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3643/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:13:52 -0500 In a slight change of pace from our Rookie Retrospectives series, today we're taking a look at the San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair, the 6'7 sophomore who's started all 56 games for the team with the league's best record. Expected to be drafted in the lottery by most analysts in the 2009 NBA Draft, Blair surprisingly fell to the 37th pick due to concerns surrounding the long-term viability of his surgically repaired knees. /article/NBA-Retrospective-DeJuan-Blair-3639/ /article/NBA-Retrospective-DeJuan-Blair-3639/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:12:42 -0500 In our next rookie retrospective we take a look at the progress of arguably the most talented player in college basketball last season, DeMarcus Cousins. What has Cousins done to dispel the concerns around him leading up to the 2010 draft? /article/Rookie-Retrospective-DeMarcus-Cousins-3629/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-DeMarcus-Cousins-3629/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:22:42 -0500 In our next rookie retrospective we take a look at the progress of one of the most highly touted players in last year's draft, New Jersey Nets power forward Derrick Favors. The centerpiece of one of the most awaited deals in recent NBA memory, is Derrick Favors worthy of being traded for Carmelo Anthony? /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Derrick-Favors-3617/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Derrick-Favors-3617/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:08:13 -0500 Profiles of the NBA Allocated and NBA rights-held players seen at the D-League Showcase in South Padre, Texas: Dexter Pittman, Cole Aldrich, Jeremy Lin, Latavious Williams, Hamady N'Diaye and Pape Sy. /article/D-League-Showcase-Profiles-NBA-Allocation-and-Rights-Held-Players-3615/ /article/D-League-Showcase-Profiles-NBA-Allocation-and-Rights-Held-Players-3615/ Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:07:29 -0500 In our next rookie retrospective we take a look at the progress of the most surprising and unconventional members of this rookie class, San Antonio Spurs guard Gary Neal. How did he go from European star to a perfect role player for an NBA championship contending team? /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Gary-Neal-3610/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Gary-Neal-3610/ Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:04:33 -0500 In our next rookie retrospective we take a look at the progress of the #4 pick in the 2010 draft, Wesley Johnson. What parts of his game have translated to the NBA and why is he struggling to fulfill expectations? /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Wesley-Johnson-3605/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Wesley-Johnson-3605/ Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:50:18 -0500 Undoubtedly the biggest surprise of any player from the 2010 NBA Draft, Landry Fields has been the second best rookie in the league to date. How has he managed to make such a stunning rise from obscurity? /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Landry-Fields-3602/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Landry-Fields-3602/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:31:59 -0500 In our first rookie retrospective of the season, we take a look at the front-runner for Rookie of the Year honors, Blake Griffin. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Blake-Griffin-3600/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Blake-Griffin-3600/ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:56:45 -0500 Sailboat video blog with Pooh Jeter. /article/Pooh-Jeter-Sailboat-Video-Blog--3563/ /article/Pooh-Jeter-Sailboat-Video-Blog--3563/ Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:30:48 -0400 An interview featuring John Wall's post game reactions at the Boost Mobile Elite 24 in Venice Beach, California. Wall was one of the assistant coaches in the game. /article/2010-Boost-Mobile-Elite-24-John-Wall-Post-Game-Commentary-3554/ /article/2010-Boost-Mobile-Elite-24-John-Wall-Post-Game-Commentary-3554/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:37:11 -0400 In our second recap of the 2010 NBA Summer League, we take stock of the top non-rookie forwards and centers that left the strongest impressions in Las Vegas, including J.J. Hickson, Javale McGee, Sam Young, Pooh Jeter and Gary Neal. /article/NBA-Summer-League-Review-2010-Las-Vegas-Profiles-Part-One-3533/ /article/NBA-Summer-League-Review-2010-Las-Vegas-Profiles-Part-One-3533/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:28:24 -0400 In our first recap of the 2010 NBA Summer League, we take stock of the top non-rookies who left the strongest impressions in Orlando. /article/NBA-Summer-League-Review-2010-Orlando-Player-Profiles-3531/ /article/NBA-Summer-League-Review-2010-Orlando-Player-Profiles-3531/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:20:32 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA combine with Darington Hobson, Lazar Hayward, RYan Richards, Artsiom Parakhouski, Lance Stephenson, Charles Garcia /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Hobson-Hayward-Richards-Stephenson-Garcia-3484/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Hobson-Hayward-Richards-Stephenson-Garcia-3484/ Fri, 28 May 2010 02:24:57 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA combine with Eric Bledsoe, Solomon Alabi, Gordon Hayward, Larry Sanders, Hassan Whiteside, Devin Ebanks. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Bledsoe-Alabi-Hayward-Sanders-Whiteside-3482/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Bledsoe-Alabi-Hayward-Sanders-Whiteside-3482/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:04:28 -0400 High definition video interviews from the NBA combine with Xavier Henry, James Anderson, Luke Babbitt, Dominique Jones and Stanley Robinson. /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Henry-Anderson-Babbitt-Jones-Robinson-3480/ /article/NBA-Combine-Interviews-Henry-Anderson-Babbitt-Jones-Robinson-3480/ Mon, 24 May 2010 21:22:50 -0400 Jonathan Givony talks draft and recaps the NBA Combine on the SNR Postgame with Peter Brown /article/NBA-Draft-Podcast-with-Jonathan-Givony-3479/ /article/NBA-Draft-Podcast-with-Jonathan-Givony-3479/ Sun, 23 May 2010 14:11:13 -0400 An in-depth interview with Kentucky's Patrick Patterson, covering a wide range of topics. /article/NBA-Combine-Video-Interview-Patrick-Patterson-3475/ /article/NBA-Combine-Video-Interview-Patrick-Patterson-3475/ Sat, 22 May 2010 02:43:14 -0400 As the second day of the NBA Combine (see reruns on ESPNU) has come to a close, we take a look at a couple of storylines affecting this draft. /article/2010-NBA-Combine-Storylines-3472/ /article/2010-NBA-Combine-Storylines-3472/ Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:13 -0400 Heights, weights, wingspans, standing reach and even hand width and length as measured at the NBA Combine in Chicago. /article/2010-NBA-Draft-Measurements-3473/ /article/2010-NBA-Draft-Measurements-3473/ Fri, 21 May 2010 14:16:47 -0400 For this year’s Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the NBA elected to bring a professional company specializing in this area to conduct the official measurements, giving teams yet another way to learn more about potential draft prospects and compare them against each other. /article/Official-Portsmouth-Measurements-Released-3440/ /article/Official-Portsmouth-Measurements-Released-3440/ Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:53:19 -0400 Day two of the Portsmouth Invitational was a very productive one, highlighted by an excellent early evening game, a few standout performances and a number of under the radar prospects emerging from obscurity and establishing themselves as players to consider during the draft process. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3433/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3433/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:14:35 -0400 We’re back in Virginia once again for another Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a historic camp in its 57th edition, intended to showcase the top 64 NCAA senior draft prospects for all 30 NBA teams. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3430/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3430/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:54:37 -0400 With the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament only three weeks away, it’s time to take an in-depth look at this year’s NCAA senior class and figure out what the field might look like. /article/Suggested-Rosters-2010-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3416/ /article/Suggested-Rosters-2010-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3416/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:09:50 -0400 We continue our coverage of the 2010 NBA campaign by reviewing Tyreke Evans’ development into one of the top young talents in the NBA. Though Brandon Jennings was pegged as the early leader for the Rookie of the Year Award, Evans has emerged as the run-away favorite thanks to the tremendous season he’s having in Sacramento. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Tyreke-Evans-3409/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Tyreke-Evans-3409/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:50:09 -0500 Continuing our series of “Player Retrospectives” we’ll examine the successes and struggles of NBA players nearing the end of their rookie contracts. We begin our coverage with Detroit guard Rodney Stuckey whose faced a unique set of expectations this season. /article/Player-Retrospective-Rodney-Stuckey-3390/ /article/Player-Retrospective-Rodney-Stuckey-3390/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:13:05 -0500 We begin our coverage of the 2010 NBA campaign by taking a look back at arguably the most scrutinized prospect from last summer’s draft, Brandon Jennings. Regarded by many as the top prep player in the class of 2008, Jennings sparked widespread debate when he decided to forego his college eligibility to sign with Lottomatica Roma of the Euroleague. Though Jennings’ transatlantic trip was surely a risky career move and produced some very inconsistent results, he’s been far better than advertised as a rookie –living up the hype and then some despite his recent struggles /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Brandon-Jennings-3376/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Brandon-Jennings-3376/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:31:11 -0500 In these reports, we take a look at the point guards moving into their fourth year in the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the League, the trajectory of a player's career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until this group was transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Small-Forwards-Part-Two--3341/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Small-Forwards-Part-Two--3341/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:53:52 -0500 In these reports, we take a look at the point guards moving into their fourth year in the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the League, the trajectory of a player's career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until this group was transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Small-Forwards-Part-One--3337/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Small-Forwards-Part-One--3337/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:34:32 -0500 In these reports, we take a look at the point guards moving into their fourth year in the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the League, the trajectory of a player's career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until this group was transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Point-Guards-3324/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Point-Guards-3324/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:46:45 -0400 Pooh Jeter is back after a very successful summer league campaign with the Portland Trailblazers, along with some video and thoughts on his plans for the future. /article/Pooh-Jeter-The-GRIND-3317/ /article/Pooh-Jeter-The-GRIND-3317/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:29:03 -0400 In these reports, we take a look at the shooting guards moving into their fourth year in the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the NBA, the trajectory of a player's career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until this group was transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Shooting-Guards-3315/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Shooting-Guards-3315/ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:57:32 -0400 Continuing our series of reports on the power forwards moving into their fourth year in the NBA, we highlight a pair of players whose careers will always be linked by a draft night trade in Tyrus Thomas and LaMarcus Aldridge. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Power-Forwards-Part-2--3307/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Power-Forwards-Part-2--3307/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:57:16 -0400 With these scouting reports, we take a look at players moving into their fourth year in the NBA as well as some others that gained experience elsewhere before coming to the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the NBA, the trajectory of a players career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until these players were transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Power-Forwards-Part-1--3305/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--Power-Forwards-Part-1--3305/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:41:28 -0400 With these scouting reports, we take a look at players moving into their fourth year in the NBA as well as some others that gained experience elsewhere before coming to the NBA. As we found when we identified which players from the 2005 draft were still in the NBA, the trajectory of a players career is often unpredictable, which is why we opted to wait until these players were transitioning out of their rookie contracts to gauge their progress. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Centers-3300/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Filling-in-the-Blanks--the-Centers-3300/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:00:33 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the fourth team in the Atlantic division, the Philadelphia 76ers. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Five--3299/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Five--3299/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:42:07 -0400 In our second reports we take a look at two second-year players, a D-League star, and two collegiate stars looking to finally come into their own. /article/NBA-Summer-League-Player-Reports-Part-Two--3296/ /article/NBA-Summer-League-Player-Reports-Part-Two--3296/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:57:01 -0400 In our first group of player reports, we take a look at two pairs of teammates who will definitely see significant time in the NBA this season as well as an international player who made the most of his summer trip across the pond. /article/NBA-Vegas-Summer-League-Player-Reports-Part-One--3295/ /article/NBA-Vegas-Summer-League-Player-Reports-Part-One--3295/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:55:42 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the fourth team in the Atlantic division, the New Jersey Nets. /article/-NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Four--3292/ /article/-NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Four--3292/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:19:01 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trailblazers, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Northwest-Division-3277/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Northwest-Division-3277/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:07:49 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/-NBA-Team-Needs-Pacific-Division-3266/ /article/-NBA-Team-Needs-Pacific-Division-3266/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:34:58 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-3258/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-3258/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:55:33 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Washington--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southeastern-Division-3253/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southeastern-Division-3253/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:51:47 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana and Milwaukee--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Central-Division-3247/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Central-Division-3247/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:00:51 -0400 The athletic testing results from the Chicago predraft camp have been released and are now in our database Here /article/Athletic-testing-results-released-3242/ /article/Athletic-testing-results-released-3242/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:27:00 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York --what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-3240/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-3240/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:26:40 -0400 Deviating from our usual Rookie Retrospectives, we’ll be taking a look at a player from the 2006 draft class who has blossomed into one of the League’s top young point guards—and see how we can apply the lessons we’ve learned to this year’s draft class. Rajon Rondo was originally tabbed by the Phoenix Suns with the 21st overall pick before being shipped to Boston along with Brian Grant for a draft pick. A prospect with unique tools, Rondo was projected by many as more of a defensive stopper who could provide some value as a passer. Three years into his career, he’s already been a starter on a Championship team and has become a star in his own right behind three probable Hall of Famers. /article/Playoff-Retrospective-Rajon-Rondo-3239/ /article/Playoff-Retrospective-Rajon-Rondo-3239/ Sun, 31 May 2009 21:41:43 -0400 Video interviews with many of the top prospects in this year's draft at the media availability session at the NBA Combine in Chicago. /article/NBA-Combine-Media-Availability-Interviews-3238/ /article/NBA-Combine-Media-Availability-Interviews-3238/ Fri, 29 May 2009 20:31:31 -0400 Opinions on how important measurements really are vary greatly, but they are still widely anticipated both by NBA draft fans and talent evaluators, as they present a completely objective way of comparing prospects against each other. Here is a quick look at some of the interesting facets of this year's measurements. /article/Analyzing-the-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3237/ /article/Analyzing-the-NBA-Combine-Measurements-3237/ Fri, 29 May 2009 19:19:26 -0400 Measurements are now available in our database, take a look at the measurements listed here /article/Pre-Draft-Measurements-Released-3236/ /article/Pre-Draft-Measurements-Released-3236/ Fri, 29 May 2009 10:17:44 -0400 We’re here in Chicago spending a considerable amount of time talking with players, agents, scouts, executives and General Managers, trying to get a pulse of where things stand in this draft at the moment. This is what we’ve learned over the last few days here in terms of what is happening off the court. /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Combine-Edition-3235/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Combine-Edition-3235/ Thu, 28 May 2009 21:36:21 -0400 Joey Whelan and Jonathan Givony discuss this week's upcoming NBA combine in Chicago, as well as the early to mid lottery portion of our latest mock draft from a need vs. talent perspective. /article/DX-Podcast---Previewing-the-NBA-Combine-in-Chicago-3232/ /article/DX-Podcast---Previewing-the-NBA-Combine-in-Chicago-3232/ Tue, 26 May 2009 22:33:45 -0400 In this of edition of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be looking at our first European player from the 2008 draft class, Marc Gasol. After an impressive international stint playing for now-defunct Akasvayu Girona of his native Spain, Gasol decided to make the jump to the NBA. With his rights traded from the Lakers to the Grizzlies during the famous Pau Gasol deal, Marc was expected to bring frontcourt toughness and an inside scoring presence to Memphis' thin front line. Throughout his rookie campaign, Gasol proved his worth as an NBA starter and was named Second Team All-Rookie at season's end. Although he may not possess the star potential of some other rookies we've covered, the Grizzlies will expect Gasol to become a major cog during the next couple seasons as he continues to adapt to the NBA. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Marc-Gasol-3226/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Marc-Gasol-3226/ Sun, 24 May 2009 02:29:58 -0400 In the latest feature of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’re taking a look at the former Western Kentucky player, Courtney Lee; the last contributing rookie still standing in this year’s playoffs. Lee has been a DraftExpress favorite for several years, and his stellar college career is translating quite nicely at the NBA level. Playing for a complete and balanced Magic team, Lee started more than half his team’s games this season /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Courtney-Lee-3225/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Courtney-Lee-3225/ Fri, 22 May 2009 19:58:24 -0400 Who's earned one of the coveted invites to the NBA Combine?... What players are out of luck after being passed over?... Stephen Curry chooses an agent... How have group workouts reshaped the workout process for NBA teams this season?... /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-15th-3214/ /article/NBA-Draft-Roundup-May-15th-3214/ Fri, 15 May 2009 21:05:57 -0400 In this of edition of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing former Indiana Hoosier Eric Gordon’s transition to the NBA. Despite playing for a struggling organization in Los Angeles, Gordon has shown a lot of star potential, particularly through the last half of his rookie season, and played his way into a potential Rookie of the Year candidate. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Eric-Gordon-3196/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Eric-Gordon-3196/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:19:42 -0400 With two strong showings on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, George Hill has established himself as one of the few rookies in this last draft class to make a substantial contribution their team. Hill sits down with Joey Whelan to discuss the bumps along the road. /article/Rookie-Playoff-Retrospective-George-Hill-3197/ /article/Rookie-Playoff-Retrospective-George-Hill-3197/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:44:38 -0400 Day two of the PIT featured outstanding performances from Jon Brockman and Jermaine Taylor, amongst others. We also discuss some emerging stories from the NBA draft rumor mill. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3172/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-3172/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:38:01 -0400 We’re back once again at the annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a prestigious camp with great tradition allowing NBA teams to study a large number of NCAA seniors in one convenient setting. This year’s tournament is particularly interesting since the NBA decided to eliminate the five on five portion of the pre-draft camp, making this the only real setting for prospects to give their draft stock a boost, beyond the extremely limiting confines of private workouts. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3170/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-3170/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:28:04 -0400 In our latest installment of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing the play of former UCLA Bruin Kevin Love. After a very successful freshman campaign with the Bruins, Love declared for the 2008 NBA draft despite the many questions surrounding his NBA potential. GMs and scouts acknowledged his tremendous basketball IQ and rebounding ability, but questioned how his lack of athleticism and lateral quickness would translate to the League. Despite added pressure stemming from Minnesota’s trade for O.J. Mayo, Love has shown a significant amount of promise, especially in Al Jefferson's absence. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Kevin-Love-3165/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Kevin-Love-3165/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:17:19 -0400 The rosters for the 2009 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament were released today, and it appears that we’re looking at the strongest group of NCAA seniors assembled in quite some time. Nine players currently projected to be drafted on our latest mock draft have committed to attend the tournament (scheduled next week from the 8th-11th), while we’re counting between 15-20 seniors who are strong draft candidates on the rosters as well. There are a couple of headliners as well, including Sam Young. Lee Cummard and A.J. Price, three clear-cut candidates to be the first Portsmouth players drafted since Jason Maxiell in 2006. /article/2009-Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3162/ /article/2009-Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-3162/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:18:11 -0400 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is about a month away, meaning this is a good time to look over this year’s senior class and try to project who may be invited. This year’s PIT will be unique since it is now the only place that NBA teams can congregate and watch a large number of draft prospects competing against each other—which saves them valuable time and money. With the NBA deciding to modify the format of the pre-draft camp and no longer conduct five on five games, it appears that Portsmouth will take on far greater importance this year. /article/Suggested-Rosters-2009-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3125/ /article/Suggested-Rosters-2009-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-3125/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:12:05 -0500 In the newest installment of Rookie Retrospectives, we take a look at the 10th pick in last year's draft, Brook Lopez. The former Stanford Cardinal has been a real bright spot for the Nets this season, establishing himself as an outstanding rebounder and shot-blocker right off the bat, while displaying excellent potential offensively as well. He seems to be improving with each game as well, becoming a nice complement to New Jersey's two perimeter stars. Mature and composed beyond his years on the floor, Lopez proves to be both a good teammate and an eager student of the game. Coupled with his shooting ability, strong frame, and athleticism, those qualities should help Lopez become a force in the Eastern Conference in the not too distant future. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Brook-Lopez-3123/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Brook-Lopez-3123/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:12:04 -0500 For the second year in a row, an NBA rookie draft class came into the league with fairly high expectations. The 2007 class not only had enormous star quality at the top of the board with Greg Oden and Kevin Durant, but pundits leading up to the draft generally classified that group as deep, with expectations of potential contributors well into the late first round and beyond. Those rookie season hopes were largely unrealized, and not just by the felling of the mountainous Oden. The overall production of the 2007 class positions it as one of the weakest first-year classes in the last three decades. Fortunately, the disappointments of last season have not been revisited: the rookie effort of the 2008 draft class has been a ringing success. /article/The-NBAs-Stimulus-Package-The-Rookie-Draft-Class-of-2008-3117/ /article/The-NBAs-Stimulus-Package-The-Rookie-Draft-Class-of-2008-3117/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:36:03 -0500 In this installment of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing the play of former number one draft pick Greg Oden. A year and a half removed from hearing his name called ahead of Kevin Durant’s, Oden has settled into his role as the Trailblazers’ starting center, despite the significant setbacks he’s suffered since then. After losing all of last season to microfracture surgery and the first two weeks of this season to a foot injury, Oden has seen enough action to warrant a reevaluation of where he was and a more thorough analysis of where he’s going. Though he won’t find himself in the conversation for the Rookie of the Year Award, the fact that he is back on the floor and getting the reps he needs to improve—when he’s not stricken with foul trouble—is a great sign for a Portland team that is expecting big things from him in the long-run. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Greg-Oden-3110/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Greg-Oden-3110/ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:34:15 -0500 Many people questioned the risk Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti took on draft night, making Russell Westbrook the 4th selection in the NBA draft, a few positions ahead of where many thought he should go. There were questions about what position he’d play in the pros, and many saw him as a project player given the still developing skill set he showed while at UCLA. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Russell-Westbook-3100/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Russell-Westbook-3100/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:23:09 -0500 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the third team in the Atlantic division, the Toronto Raptors. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Three--3098/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Three--3098/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:03:26 -0500 Danny Ferry has gotten it wrong for a while now. In trying to surround the most awe-inspiring player in twenty years with enough talent to compete for a title, Ferry has waddled into a bevy of anti-climactic and ill-founded moves, which somehow saw the Cavaliers land an NBA Finals appearance, yet never really saw them as feared competitors. However, Ferry did something I wasn't expecting - he got it right. /article/Brother-Ferrys-Travelling-Salvation-Show-3095/ /article/Brother-Ferrys-Travelling-Salvation-Show-3095/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:09:48 -0500 In our newest installment of our “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing the play of former Texas Longhorn standout D.J. Augustin. After two years under Rick Barnes, D.J. Augustin entered the 2008 NBA draft as the most decorated point guard in his class. An Academic All-American and Bob Cousy Award winner, scouts acknowledged his high basketball IQ, but questioned how his size would project to the next level. Leading into the draft, most experts predicted the Bobcats would select Brook Lopez if available, but Head Coach Larry Brown pushed for D.J. Augustin and felt he had the essential tools to become a great NBA floor general. As he’s acclimated to the demands of the NBA, Augustin has provided Charlotte with a great scoring punch off the bench, as well as a solid distributor at the backup point guard spot. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-DJ-Augustin-3096/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-DJ-Augustin-3096/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:12:15 -0500 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the second team in the Atlantic division, the New York Knicks. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Two--3092/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-Two--3092/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:31:12 -0500 Rob Kurz’s journey to the NBA isn’t improbable; a late second round pick making a roster is improbable. No, Kurz’s story is downright out of a Hollywood script. /article/From-Discarded-to-NBA-Starterathe-Story-of-Rob-Kurz-3072/ /article/From-Discarded-to-NBA-Starterathe-Story-of-Rob-Kurz-3072/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:40:59 -0500 Can he run the point, or is he an undersized shooting guard? Will his game translate to the NBA? Will he be a problem off the court? The flood of questions surrounding O.J. Mayo’s draft prospects appear to have been a reflection of what can happen when a player spends too much time on the NBA radar. After a while it became all too easy to forget just how precocious of a talent Mayo is, while highlighting all the potential problems the talented guard could run into –finding reasons why the overexposed high school star couldn’t reproduce the success he found during his freshman year at USC. Only a few months into his rookie season, Mayo is proving it doesn’t matter what position he plays, his game is translating very well, and that his only focus is becoming a better basketball player and helping a young Grizzlies team improve. He has surpassed all expectations, and even though it’s early, has shown that he’s a rising star in the League. In our third installment of our new “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing the play of the third of three former freshman standouts that are vying for the Rookie of the Year Award. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-OJ-Mayo-3065/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-OJ-Mayo-3065/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:51:53 -0500 Nenad Krstic is close to signing a 3-year, 16 million dollar contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, multiple sources in the US and Europe told DraftExpress.com. /article/Nenad-Krstic-to-Oklahoma-City-3064/ /article/Nenad-Krstic-to-Oklahoma-City-3064/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:26:05 -0500 In our second installment of our new “Rookie Retrospectives” series, we’ll be analyzing the play of the second of three former freshman standouts that are vying for the Rookie of the Year Award. After one of the most impressive freshman seasons in recent NCAA history, no player in this class may have began their career facing expectations as lofty as those Beasley set for himself with his play at Kansas State. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Michael-Beasley-3061/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Michael-Beasley-3061/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:45:48 -0500 In a new series of features called "Rookie Retrospectives," we’ll examine the success and struggles of members of this year’s rookie class as well as take a look back at some of the players from previous draft classes that we may have neglected in past seasons. To break down these potential stars, we’ll be reviewing, analyzing, and systematically updating the profiles we had written for them before their arrival in the League in an effort to show where they have made strides and where they have failed to live up to expectations. With a reasonable sample of games at our disposal, we’ll also discuss what these player have meant to their team thus far and how they will progress moving forward. /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Derrick-Rose-3056/ /article/Rookie-Retrospective-Derrick-Rose-3056/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:08:49 -0500 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the first team in Atlantic Division, the Boston Celtics. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-One--3051/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Atlantic-Division-Part-One--3051/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:33:17 -0500 By now you may have read blurbs in the Sporting News and Charlotte Observer regarding serious changes that have been made to the format of the NBA pre-draft camp. Numerous members of the basketball community have reached out to us over the past week or so looking for more info and official confirmation about what exact changes are in store, prompting us to hunt out the memo sent out by the NBA league office to all 30 teams, and analyze it below. /article/NBA-Again-Tinkering-With-the-Pre-Draft-Process-3049/ /article/NBA-Again-Tinkering-With-the-Pre-Draft-Process-3049/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:58:31 -0500 /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Five--3023/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Five--3023/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:23:07 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the next team in the Northwest division, the Minnesota Timberwolves. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Four--3010/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Four--3010/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:37:36 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the next team in the Northwest division, the Portland Trailblazers. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Three--3003/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Three--3003/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:14:57 -0400 Two weeks ago, I personally saw to it that everything that society thought it knew about genetics, biological science and the design of the human anatomy was shown to be little more than a disjointed symposium of bollocks. I ensured that the vast compilations of research data handed down through generations that we today know as "science" were callously undermined, never to be referenced again. I challenged the very fabric of modern society, shaking modern medicine to the core. And I did this by playing a game of Wii Sports Baseball. /article/Because-That-s-What-Brian-Boitano-d-Do-2997/ /article/Because-That-s-What-Brian-Boitano-d-Do-2997/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:50:11 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the next team in the Northwest division, the Utah Jazz. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Two--2994/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-Two--2994/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:02:32 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the first team in the Northwest division, the Denver Nuggets. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-One--2993/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Northwest-Division-Part-One--2993/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:38:18 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the last team in the Pacific division, the Phoenix Suns. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Four--2992/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Four--2992/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:47:05 -0400 Hello. My name is Sham, and I am your new DraftExpress blogger.Sham isn't my real name, obviously. Even if it was, my real name would have to consist of more than just that solitary syllable, because I'm not a Portuguese footballer. No sane parent calls their son by a one syllable all-inclusive name, and only Maybyner Hilario, or those in some kind of intensely religious and/or professional hip-hop artist capacity, will opt to abridge their name in that way. Also, I'm a bit too English for all of that. We have a monarchy, you know. /article/BasketBollocks---your-ultimate-Bollocks-source-2991/ /article/BasketBollocks---your-ultimate-Bollocks-source-2991/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:13:03 -0400 Interviews from the 2008 adidas Nations Experience in Dallas with Washington Wizards players Antawn Jamison and Antonio Daniels, as well as Team Europe coach Detlef Schrempf /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-2008-NBA-Mentor-Interviews,-Detlef-Schrempf-2983/ /article/adidas-Nations-Experience-2008-NBA-Mentor-Interviews,-Detlef-Schrempf-2983/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:45:32 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the next team in the Pacific division, the Sacramento Kings /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Three--2981/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Three--2981/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:19:03 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the next team in the Pacific division, the Los Angeles Lakers. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Two--2978/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-Two--2978/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:33:16 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the first two teams in the Pacific division, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-One--2975/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Pacific-Division-Part-One--2975/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:33:50 -0400 One of the hottest topics these days in the basketball world, NBA included, is how European teams are luring players away from the NBA with big money. We’re not talking about any big stars, but still this offers a relatively new scenario, with the Old Continent emerging as a viable option for players who are still the object of desire for NBA teams.Update: ACB team Girona goes bankrupt /article/Thoughts-on-the-Euro-Fever-2971/ /article/Thoughts-on-the-Euro-Fever-2971/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:02:06 -0400 The third day of the Rocky Mountain Revue provided one interesting matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the New Jersey Nets. While that game didn’t disappoint, some of the others failed to offer the same high level of play. Fortunately, Gerald Green, George Hill, and Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami played well enough to keep their games interesting. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-2970/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-2970/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:26:45 -0400 The second day of the Rocky Mountain Revue offered onlookers their first glimpse of the Iranian National Team and the D-League Ambassadors. It also featured a great all-around performance from Devin Green in game two and another from Othello Hunter in the following game. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Two-2968/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Two-2968/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:14:23 -0400 The first day of the Rocky Mountain Revue started with one of the best games we’ve seen thus far. Gerald Green was one of the top performers finding himself in a shootout with Luke Jackson and Jeremy Richardson. The second game offered little excitement, and was riddled with players in foul trouble. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-One-2967/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-One-2967/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:30:55 -0400 Another strong game for Robin Lopez, Bobby Brown, Marcus Williams, and Hilton Armstrong in our last day in Las Vegas before heading to Salt Lake City for the Rocky Mountain Revue. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Seven-2966/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Seven-2966/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:12:14 -0400 Day Six didn’t hold many surprises, but a few players did have great performances. Marcus Williams showed up big for the Clippers, while Kevin Love dominated the paint with his fundamentals and strength. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Six-2965/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Six-2965/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:49:50 -0400 Day Five started a little slow, but the last two games of the day offered some excitement. Petteri Koponen, Quincy Douby, and DJ Augustin each came through with brilliant performances late in the day. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Five-2964/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Five-2964/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:23:22 -0400 Day Four was easily the most exciting day in Las Vegas so far, with Jerryd Bayless going to the line, Donte Greene chasing a record, and a host of big names coming through with impressive performances. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Four-2963/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Four-2963/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:06:15 -0400 Day Three featured less highlights than Day Two, but there were still a handful of very notable performances, including those of Arron Afflalo and Bobby Brown who carried their team to wins. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Three-2962/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Three-2962/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:07:09 -0400 The second day of the NBA Summer League is in the books, and while the games today weren't very exciting there were quite a few individual performances worth noting, including those of O.J. Mayo and Thaddeus Young. /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-2961/ /article/Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-2961/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:18:21 -0400 While at the Orlando Summer League, DraftExpress sat down with John Paxson, Vice President of Basketball Operations of the Chicago Bulls, to discuss the philosophies of building a team. /article/Summer-League-Chat-with-John-Paxson-2959/ /article/Summer-League-Chat-with-John-Paxson-2959/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:24:21 -0400 If the slew of 2008 and former top 10 picks playing in each and every game here wasn’t enough, today we were treated to a great surprise—the #2 pick in last year’s draft, Kevin Durant, making an appearance alongside Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green in the Oklahoma City game. If there was any doubt that the Orlando Summer League is the place to be, this definitely sealed the deal. Day two was notable for a number of reasons, including outstanding performances by Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green and Courtney Lee, bad outings by top picks Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, and solid showings by players such as Brook Lopez, Tyrus Thomas, Anthony Morrow and Sean Williams. /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-Two-2958/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-Two-2958/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:00:30 -0400 We’re back at the Orlando Summer League once again to take a look at how many of the top prospects from this and last year’s draft are faring early in their NBA careers. The league is about as attractive as it has ever been this time around, with 3 of the top 4 picks in attendance, as well as numerous other highly regarded young players such as Jeff Green, Joakim Noah, Tyrus Thomas, Brook Lopez and others. Considering that this is our fifth straight year on the summer league circuit, we know what to expect here (a lot of bad basketball), and know better than to get too excited or too down on players who do extremely well or poorly here. With that said, it’s always fun to get a taste of how these guys look in person, and it sure beats not watching any basketball at all. /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-One-2957/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-One-2957/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:54:10 -0400 While it’s WAY too early to evaluate how well teams made out in this draft, we’ll attempt to take an early shot at grading the draft based on what we know now and what we heard and saw from covering the draft over the past few months. /article/2008-NBA-Draft-Report-Card-2956/ /article/2008-NBA-Draft-Report-Card-2956/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:41:57 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of San Antonio, New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, and Memphis--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-2943/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-2943/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:02:54 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix, Golden State, Sacramento and the Los Angeles Clippers--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Pacific-Division-2938/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Pacific-Division-2938/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:21:38 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Utah, Denver, Portland , Minnesota and Seattle--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Northwest-Division-2936/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Northwest-Division-2936/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:01:49 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Orlando, Washington, Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami--what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southeast-Division-2931/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Southeast-Division-2931/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:44:39 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Detroit, Cleveland, Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee --what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Central-Division-2926/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Central-Division-2926/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:35:46 -0400 An in-depth look at the roster situations of Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York --what they have, where they are going and who are the players that may be targeted in this upcoming draft. /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-2925/ /article/NBA-Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-2925/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:18:56 -0400 Carl Landry didn’t spend the hours leading up the 2007 NBA Draft with friends or family. He didn’t spend it watching the picks unfold at a posh pre-draft party. Landry followed along on the cell phone of a total stranger he was sitting next to on a flight to Indianapolis. /article/My-NBA-Draft-Experience-Carl-Landry-2923/ /article/My-NBA-Draft-Experience-Carl-Landry-2923/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:11:40 -0400 Video Interviews with NBA Draft prospect Danilo Gallinari, Los Angeles Lakers Director of International Scouting Adam Filippi and Portland Trailblazers Director of NBA Scouting Michael Born at the 2008 Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso. /article/Video-Interviews-with-Danilo-Gallinari,-Adam-Filippi-and-Michael-Born-2920/ /article/Video-Interviews-with-Danilo-Gallinari,-Adam-Filippi-and-Michael-Born-2920/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:09:46 -0400 Day two of the Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso was long and eventful, starting with three hours of drills (three on three play, four on four, pin-downs, spread and kicks, light shooting) followed by a lecture by David Blatt, a workout with Omer Asik, Goran Dragic and Semih Erden, and three competitive games. Vladimir Dasic was probably the biggest standout of day two. /article/2008-Reebok-Eurocamp-in-Treviso-Day-Two-2918/ /article/2008-Reebok-Eurocamp-in-Treviso-Day-Two-2918/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:25:02 -0400 Ty Lawson, DeVon Hardin, Joe Crawford, DeMarcus Nelson and Pat Calathes highlight our Second Team All-NBA Pre-Draft Camp as we recap the week and it's significance on the draft stock of various players. /article/Orlando-Recap-Second-Team-All-NBA-Pre-Draft--2916/ /article/Orlando-Recap-Second-Team-All-NBA-Pre-Draft--2916/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:36:30 -0400 We've been very outspoken in the past about the dangers of reading too much into the measurements and combine numbers. If you didn't read our article from last year on that topic, you are strongly encouraged to do so. What makes the release of the measurement and combine numbers so interesting, though, is the plethora of new information we're presented with, some of which directly contradicts things we've heard, read or thought we saw with our own eyes. /article/What-We-learned-from-the-NBA-Draft-Measurements-and-Combine-2913/ /article/What-We-learned-from-the-NBA-Draft-Measurements-and-Combine-2913/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:43:23 -0400 DraftExpress explores the subject of NBA Pre-Draft measurements through the years, looking at how they're derived, what they mean, the controversy that often surrounds them, and what we can learn from them. /article/A-Historical-Look-at-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Measurements-2912/ /article/A-Historical-Look-at-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Measurements-2912/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:40:00 -0400 The results are in. 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 results to get them up first. /article/Entire-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Measurements,-Combine-Results-Released-2911/ /article/Entire-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Measurements,-Combine-Results-Released-2911/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:48:38 -0400 Gary Forbes, Mike Taylor, Malik Hairston, Othello Hunter and Brian Roberts highlight our First Team All-NBA Pre-Draft Camp as we recap the week and it's significance on the draft stock of various players. /article/Orlando-Recap-First-Team-All-NBA-Pre-Draft--2909/ /article/Orlando-Recap-First-Team-All-NBA-Pre-Draft--2909/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:39:30 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Joey Whelan break down the latest rumors about who the top 8 teams in the draft are considering, who is trying to make trades, the most disappointing performances at the NBA pre-draft camp, and which of the early-entry players may return to school. Check it out at our podcast page: here or download it directly here /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-12-2910/ /article/DraftExpress-Podcast-12-2910/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:05:38 -0400 Fatigue began to set in for many of the prospects and scouts in attendance here in day four, causing much of the attention to turn to the 15 physical-only players, who were here to participate in the combine and conduct light drills and skills-based workouts that drew quite a crowd of high-level NBA executives. Derrick Rose had a very impressive workout on one end of the floor, while Brian Roberts was superb in a game setting on the other. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Four-2905/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Four-2905/ Sat, 31 May 2008 03:18:59 -0400 Our third batch of interviews from the NBA Pre-Draft Camp comes from media day, where Brook Lopez, Jerryd Bayless and Eric Gordon join us. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-Three-2904/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-Three-2904/ Fri, 30 May 2008 22:28:12 -0400 The third day of the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando saw many prospects break out of their shells and finally play up to their full potential. Players are settling into playing alongside each other and the games began to take on more resemblance of actual basketball. Gary Forbes’ 30 point outing and Mike Taylor’s 24 points were the highlights of the day. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-2903/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-2903/ Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:40 -0400 Our second batch of interviews from the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, with New Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower, Phoenix Suns Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Dave Griffin, and IHouston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey. We talk about the second day of the NBA pre-draft camp, the things they are looking for in various prospects, individual assessments of how their team's needs stack up, and overall thoughts on this year's draft class. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-Two-2902/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-Two-2902/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:29:49 -0400 The second day of the NBA pre-draft brought us some more respectable basketball action than the first, as the players seem to be coming to terms with the fact that their professional futures are on the line under the glaring eyes of former NBA superstars, and are resorting back to the things that got them here in the first place. Ty Lawson was the top player in action today, followed by teammates Malik Hairston and Pat Calathes. Other standouts included Gary Forbes, Othello Hunter, Mike Taylor, Joe Crawford and others. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2901/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2901/ Thu, 29 May 2008 08:10:23 -0400 Our first batch of interviews from the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, with Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace, Detroit Pistons Director of Basketball Operations Tony Ronzone, and Indiana Pacers scout Kevin Mackey. We talk about the opening day of the NBA pre-draft camp, the things they are looking for in various prospects, and their overall thoughts on this year's draft class. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-One-2900/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Video-Content,-Day-One-2900/ Thu, 29 May 2008 01:34:49 -0400 The NBA Pre-Draft Camp kicked off today outside of Orlando, Florida at Disney’s World Wide of Sports Complex. Every NBA team is in attendance, including a number of very high-profile faces, such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Chris Mullin, Kevin McHale, Scott Skiles, Patrick Ewing, Steve Kerr and countless others, who are walking around at all times. The players conducted drills and short scrimmages in day one, while the coaches tried to instill basic offensive sets in order to give their teams some semblance of cohesion. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-One-2899/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-One-2899/ Wed, 28 May 2008 07:45:02 -0400 The official list of participants is out, and it looks like a pretty solid group so far. We've also received the physical-only invites, and media day participants. The camp kicks off tonight at 6 PM. DraftExpress will be out in full force. /article/2008-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Rosters-and-Physical-Only-Invites-2897/ /article/2008-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Rosters-and-Physical-Only-Invites-2897/ Tue, 27 May 2008 09:38:30 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the last two teams in the Southwestern division, the New Orleans Hornets and San Antonio Spurs. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southwestern-Division-Part-Two--2895/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southwestern-Division-Part-Two--2895/ Tue, 27 May 2008 00:50:38 -0400 With the order of one of the draft now set in stone, we take a look at the implications of the lottery drawing on each of the top 10 picks and what they might mean for the stock of various players in the draft. We also think about which players teams might consider at each individual draft slot. /article/Post-Lottery-Analysis-the-Implications-2887/ /article/Post-Lottery-Analysis-the-Implications-2887/ Wed, 21 May 2008 03:45:12 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player, we look at the first three teams in the Southwestern division, the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southwestern-Division-Part-One--2878/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southwestern-Division-Part-One--2878/ Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 [c]The Milk House[/c]The NBA Pre-Draft camp is the only official camp organized and run by the NBA. It is open to NCAA seniors, underclassmen, International players, and anyone else eligible for this year's draft. It will be conducted this year from May 27th-May 30th at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex outside of Orlando, Florida. In this article we provide an overview of the pre-draft camp, take a look back at how last year's camp fared, analyze the makeup of the rosters, and attempt to project what we can learn from that about this year's group. Also included is a projection of the 64 players that we think may be invited to participate in the camp. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview,-Projected-Rosters-2688/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview,-Projected-Rosters-2688/ Sun, 11 May 2008 22:45:39 -0400 Continuing our series of articles filling out our database with scouting reports of every single NBA player are the last two teams in the Southeastern division, the Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southeastern-Division-Part-2--2685/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southeastern-Division-Part-2--2685/ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:13:21 -0400 Next up in our series of articles intending to add scouting reports to every single NBA player in our database are the first three teams in the Southeastern division, the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats and Miami Heat. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southeastern-Division-Part-1--2683/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Southeastern-Division-Part-1--2683/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:56:24 -0400 Next up in our series of articles intending to add scouting reports to every single NBA player in our database is the rest of the Central division, the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Central-Division-Part-Two--2674/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Central-Division-Part-Two--2674/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:32:07 -0400 We begin a series providing in-depth scouting reports breaking down every single player (non-rookie or sophomore) in the NBA over the next few weeks, starting with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons in the Central Division. /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Central-Division-Part-One--2669/ /article/NBA-Scouting-Reports-Central-Division-Part-One--2669/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:07:14 -0400 Recapping the top performers seen at the 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, moving on to the second team. Patrick Ewing Jr., Othello Hunter, Josh Duncan, Frank Elegar, and Jiri Hubalek receive in-depth analysis. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-2655/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Second-Team-2655/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:57:49 -0400 Recapping the top performers seen at the 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, starting with the first team. Pat Calathes, Gary Forbes, Jamar Butler, Mark Tyndale and Kyle Hines receive in-depth analysis. /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-First-Team/ /article/All-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-First-Team/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:41:38 -0400 The 56th edition of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is in the books, and the very cohesive and talented Tidewater Sealants unsurprisingly came away as the champions in blowout fashion. In a less expected move, was Jamar Butler was named the MVP. Kyle Hines had yet another strong showing, as did Frank Elegar, Othello Hunter and Gary Forbes. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:50:18 -0400 A run-down of the NBA GMs and Executives who are in attendance on day one of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the top prospects, those who decided not to attend, and the biggest standouts from the first two games. Pat Calathes was head and shoulders the most impressive player on the floor in day one, followed by Gary Forbes and a shockingly good outing by Iowa State's Jiri Hubalek. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap--Day-One-/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap--Day-One-/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:38:49 -0400 The NCAA has made a small, but important change to their eligibility rules in regards to NBA teams paying the expenses of underclassmen student-athletes who are “testing the waters” for private workouts. We explore this new rule in depth and discuss the implications it may have on this year's NBA draft process. /article/New-NCAA-Rule-Permits-NBA-Teams-to-Pay-for-Underclassmen-Workouts/ /article/New-NCAA-Rule-Permits-NBA-Teams-to-Pay-for-Underclassmen-Workouts/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:18:10 -0400 The 2008 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the NCAA seniors-only tournament, will be held from April 9th-12th in Portsmouth, Virginia. Complete team rosters are listed below. Check out the official website of PIT, where you can find more info as well as the daily box scores /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-2637/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Official-Rosters-and-Preview-2637/ Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:43:34 -0400 Projecting the field of the first (unofficial) NBA pre-draft camp, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which will be held on April 9th-12th. 64 of the best NCAA seniors in America will come together for four days in Virginia to be scrutinized by every NBA team, agent and runner in America, as well as representatives of numerous European clubs. DraftExpress will be attending for the fourth straight year. /article/Suggested-Rosters-2008-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-2564/ /article/Suggested-Rosters-2008-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-2564/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:41:12 -0500 CJ Watson describes getting called up by the Golden State Warriors, playing in his first NBA games, Don Nelson's timeouts, and hitting some big shots to help win an NBA game. /article/CJ-Watson-the-Call-up-2469/ /article/CJ-Watson-the-Call-up-2469/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:37:44 -0500 /article/Player-Report-Brandon-Bass-2459/ /article/Player-Report-Brandon-Bass-2459/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:11:57 -0500 Travis Outlaw- season: 11.9pts 5.2rbs .9stls/.8blks best game: 22pts 8rbs 2stl 1blkBackground: Outlaw has finally started to blossom in his 5th year in the league. It’s a credit to both the Portland organization and Outlaw himself that they’ve persevered through the lean years. Outlaw came out of high school half a decade ago as a raw athlete with very little basketball skill and has slowly refined himself into a high quality role player for the streaking Blazers. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Player-Report-Travis-Outlaw-2424/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Player-Report-Travis-Outlaw-2424/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:17:26 -0500 Part two of the interview digs a bit deeper into some of Utah's team dynamics and how Brewer feels about playing for Jerry Sloan, his role on the Jazz, and their goals for this season. /article/Interview-with-Ronnie-Brewer-Part-Two-2330/ /article/Interview-with-Ronnie-Brewer-Part-Two-2330/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:03:24 -0500 DraftExpress recently got a chance to catch up with one of its favorite sons in Utah shooting guard Ronnie Brewer. The well-regarded prospect because somewhat of an afterthought last season after becoming a spectator for much of the year. But the gritty Arkansas product with the strong defensive game did more than sit during last season's run to the Western Conference Finals. Brewer took stock of what was going on around him, applied those lessons in the off-season, and earned himself the starting spot in just his second year in the league. Brewer is off to a stellar start and doesn't look to be in any danger of ever seeing the sidelines again. With a great head on his shoulders and a versatile game at his disposal, Brewer could really add a dimension to this Jazz team that its lacked for years-a defensive stopper on the wing.... /article/Interview-with-Ronnie-Brewer-Part-One-2324/ /article/Interview-with-Ronnie-Brewer-Part-One-2324/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:28:10 -0500 Seattle is a franchise searching for its future. Two years removed from a 52 win season, a Northwest Division Championship, and a trip to the Western Conference Semifinals, the Sonics have new ownership, a new front office, and their 3rd head coach since Nate McMillan went south to Oregon as they try and right the ship after back to back disappointing seasons. Seattle's disappointment on the court has actually been exceeded by the outrage the locals have with the planned departure to Oklahoma City. With General Manager Sam Presti imported from San Antonio the Sonics, have decided to take the good fortune of getting the 2nd overall pick in the ’07 draft and not just change locations, but also change their identity. /article/Seattle-Supersonics-Rookie-Report-2318/ /article/Seattle-Supersonics-Rookie-Report-2318/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:51:46 -0500 NBA teams submitted their rosters for the 2007-08 regular season today, giving us a chance to take a look at some of the new names that have made the league through the front or the back door. What this list does more than anything is reiterate the fact that there are many ways to make the NBA, and that just because a player goes undrafted, doesn’t mean that he can’t still play in the league eventually. Let’s take a deeper look. /article/The-NBA-s-Newest-Players--and-how-they-got-here--2295/ /article/The-NBA-s-Newest-Players--and-how-they-got-here--2295/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:43:34 -0400 The Raptors enjoyed a breakout season in winning the Atlantic division title last season. The team?s newly minted GM Brian Colangelo intelligently surveyed the foreign market and found true value in his overseas investments. Andrea Bargnani, Jorge Garbajosa, and Anthony Parker proved to be key cogs in the wheel that drove Toronto into the playoffs. The sell-high trade of Charlie Villanueva for T.J. Ford looks equally brilliant so far, as was extending him early at a bargain rate. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Toronto-Raptors-2261/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Toronto-Raptors-2261/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:47:02 -0400 Detroit came up short in their bid for another championship series appearance, after racing out to the Eastern Conference?s best record. The team looked fully loaded once they added veteran Chris Webber for the playoff push, but came up short in the Eastern Conference Finals at the hands of LeBron James and the Cavs. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Detroit-Pistons-2252/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Detroit-Pistons-2252/ Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:47:43 -0400 Houston had an early exit from the playoffs last year, but like their Texas counterparts, are probably a better team than their finish would indicate. Everything the Rockets do begins and ends with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, and the team has greatly desired a productive third option for some time. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Houston-Rockets-2249/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Houston-Rockets-2249/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:35:18 -0400 Utah didn?t have much to do this past off season following their run to the Western Conference finals. The main issues for the Jazz this summer had been to find reliable point guard depth, continue to develop their young players (Deron Williams, Paul Millsap, and Ronnie Brewer) and to come to some type of resolution with disgruntled star Andrei Kirilenko. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Utah-Jazz-2247/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Utah-Jazz-2247/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:43:34 -0400 Phoenix had a difficult end to their season with a controversial loss to arch-rival San Antonio. It?s possible that the Suns would have finally exorcized their post season demons if it weren?t for Steve Nash?s broken nose and the suspensions of Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Phoenix-Suns-2241/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Phoenix-Suns-2241/ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:25:00 -0400 After losing unceremoniously to Golden State in the first round of last year?s playoffs, the Mavericks had a quietly effective off season. The team could have panicked and made some rash decisions, but instead elected to subtly build off of their current base. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Dallas-Mavericks-2239/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-Dallas-Mavericks-2239/ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:22:30 -0400 Off Season Overview:San Antonio could be excused somewhat for keeping the status quo during this past off season. The team is coming off another NBA championship and has managed their financials well. Going into next season the club will have some wiggle room to add some younger veteran talent to support their triple threat of Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-San-Antonio-Spurs-2237/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Preview-San-Antonio-Spurs-2237/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:23:57 -0400 ?Think Big,? that?s the slogan the Celtics organization has chosen for this season. With Kevin Garnett front and center on billboards throughout the city, it is an apt description of both the player and his expectations. But Garnett is not the sole face of this franchise as it looks to raise the bar this season. Garnett may be the most important piece of the puzzle, but he is aware that putting another banner in the rafters takes more than one man. /article/Celtics-Honor-Role-s--Meet-G.P.A.---3.0-2234/ /article/Celtics-Honor-Role-s--Meet-G.P.A.---3.0-2234/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:29:08 -0400 My offseason continues to roll on as August passes and September comes in. I arrived in Sacramento 3 weeks ago direct from my NBA Fair extravaganza in North Dakota. Since getting up here, things have really slowed down for me. It seems like everything I do now has a meaning to it. The season is right around the corner, and what I do now will have a direct correlation with the season. I think they call this focus in some places. If so, this is the most focused I've ever been, but that doesn't mean that I can't have different kinds of excitement along the way. /article/The-Off-Season-Part-4-2213/ /article/The-Off-Season-Part-4-2213/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:41:41 -0400 Is the NBA reaching full capacity? According to a slew of unsigned veteran free agents, 2nd round picks, undrafted rookies, and their distressed representation this summer?that seems to be exactly the case. Whereas in most years there are a host of teams with roster spots for an agent to choose from, things appear to be slightly different this time around. Blame the luxury tax. Blame the international players. Blame the fact that geezers like Reggie Miller, Dikembe Mutombo and Kevin Willis refuse to retire. But realize that more than ever, the waiting list to get into the NBA is getting longer and longer, while the amount of spots stays the same or even gets shorter with teams like the Washington Wizards or New Jersey Nets considering carrying only 13 players to steer clear of the tax. /article/Is-the-NBA-Full-2212/ /article/Is-the-NBA-Full-2212/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:22:23 -0400 DraftExpress spent two weeks taking in dozens of summer league games from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Salt Lake City. We now present in-depth recaps of the top performers we saw in July, concluding with the honorable mention team: Acie Law, Randy Foye, Kelenna Azubuike, Tyrus Thomas, and Josh Davis /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Honorable-Mention-2201/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Honorable-Mention-2201/ Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:48:05 -0400 I'm currently awaiting a phone call from my agent alerting me of who I will go to training camp with (provided that anybody out there wants me). While in wait mode, I got a phone call from the media relations guy (Mike, if that's not your title, my bad) from the NBDL Dakota Wizards, Mike. Mike informed my that the NBA would contact me soon about an appearance they hoped I would do. A few days later I was on the phone with an NBA representative who informed me that the NBA has something called the NBA Fair. Rod Benson at the NBA Fair? I had to learn more. /article/The-Offseason-Part-3-NBA-Fair-2200/ /article/The-Offseason-Part-3-NBA-Fair-2200/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:09:34 -0400 DraftExpress spent two weeks taking in dozens of summer league games from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Salt Lake City. We now present in-depth recaps of the top performers we saw in July, continuing with the third team: Louis Williams, Von Wafer, Jared Dudley, Jason Maxiell, and Hilton Armstrong /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Third-Team-2199/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Third-Team-2199/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:56:53 -0400 Multiple sources close to the situation told DraftExpress Sunday that the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves have come to terms on a trade sending Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics in a package including Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, and Theo Ratliff. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-KG-to-Boston-2193/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-KG-to-Boston-2193/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:52:59 -0400 Wow, has it really been a month since I last posted something? I swear I've nearly had my life threatened by people waiting for me to post my new blog. Well, there have been a couple of reasons for my delay. For starters, my hard drive crashed on my macbook, putting me out of commission for a few weeks. Then there was this little matter of playing in the NBA Vegas Summer League. So, I guess I'll just pick up where I ended the last post... /article/The-Offseason-Part-2-Memphis-2191/ /article/The-Offseason-Part-2-Memphis-2191/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:19:08 -0400 DraftExpress spent the past two weeks taking in dozens of summer league games from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Salt Lake City. We now present in-depth recaps of the top performers we saw in July, continuing with the second team: Nate Robinson, Aaron Brooks, D.J. Strawberry, Louis Amundson and Craig Smith. /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Second-Team-2190/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-Second-Team-2190/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:18:45 -0400 DraftExpress spent the past two weeks taking in dozens of summer leagues from Las Vegas, Orlando, and Salt Lake City. We now present in-depth recaps of the top performers we saw in July, starting with the first team: Jose Juan Barea, Rodney Stuckey, Marco Belinelli, Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge. /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-First-Team-2189/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Summer-League-First-Team-2189/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:48:17 -0400 Recaps from the fifth day of action (our third and last) at the Rocky Mountain Revue. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-5-2188/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-5-2188/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:47:54 -0400 Recaps from the fourth day of action (our second) at the Rocky Mountain Revue. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Four-2186/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Four-2186/ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:10:11 -0400 Recaps from the third day of action (our first) at the Rocky Mountain Revue. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-2185/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-2185/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:29:21 -0400 Recaps of a selection of the final games from the last day in Vegas. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-11-2184/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-11-2184/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:22:52 -0400 Select recaps from the tenth day of action at the Vegas Summer League. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Ten-2183/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Ten-2183/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:07:07 -0400 Recaps from the final day of the Orlando Summer League /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Five-2182/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Five-2182/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:05:25 -0400 Recaps of select games and players from the eighth day in action.More updates coming later tonight. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Eight-2180/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Eight-2180/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:39:36 -0400 Recaps of select games and players from the seventh day in action. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Seven-2179/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Seven-2179/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:26:04 -0400 Day four of the Orlando Summer League. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Four-2178/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Four-2178/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:21:22 -0400 Recaps of select games and players from the sixth day of action in Las Vegas. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Six-2177/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Six-2177/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:45:04 -0400 Day three of the Orlando Summer League. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-3-2176/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-3-2176/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:14:45 -0400 Recaps of the rest of the fifth day?s games. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-5--Part-two--2174/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-5--Part-two--2174/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:10:36 -0400 Recaps of all three games from day two of the Orlando Summer league, specifically focusing in on the top individual performances. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Two-2173/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Two-2173/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:43:11 -0400 Recaps of select games and players from the fifth day of action here in Las Vegas. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Five-2172/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Five-2172/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:32:51 -0400 Rudy Gay discusses his rookie season in depth, addressing his critics, talking about the transition he is making, and looking forward to coming together with a young team under a new head coach. /article/NBA-Summer-League-Interview-Rudy-Gay-2169/ /article/NBA-Summer-League-Interview-Rudy-Gay-2169/ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:29:42 -0400 Recaps of all six games and the top players in attendance. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Four-2168/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Four-2168/ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:31:37 -0400 Recaps of all four games and the top players in attendance. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Three-2167/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Three-2167/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:03:24 -0400 Recaps of all four games and the top players in attendance. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-2164/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-2164/ Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:07:18 -0400 Recaps from all four games of the Vegas Summer League with detailed looks at the most intriguing prospects on the floor. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-One-2162/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-One-2162/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:55:16 -0400 As the NBA becomes more conscious of salary cap and luxury tax implications and looks to get better value from the rotation players they bring off the bench, we are beginning to see a growing trend of exploring the overseas markets for more mature and polished help from established players that put up excellent numbers in the various international leagues. Part one of our top overseas free agents series looks at American players who could be intriguing candidates for somewhere around the minimum salary. /article/The-Top-Overseas-Free-Agents-on-the-2007-Market--Part-One--2159/ /article/The-Top-Overseas-Free-Agents-on-the-2007-Market--Part-One--2159/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:27:57 -0400 Last offseason brought Portland?s rebuilding process full-circle, and their initial season with their current group of players featured numerous signs of progress for the recently struggling franchise. Brandon Roy lived up to his advanced billing, and ran away with the Rookie of the Year Award, while LaMarcus Aldridge showed enough promise to warrant consideration for the accolade as well. Unfortunately, Portland?s roster didn?t have the experience or polish to make a run at the playoffs. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Portland-Trailblazers-2148/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Portland-Trailblazers-2148/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:04:08 -0400 The Sonics battled injury and inconsistency for the second straight season and finished at the bottom of the Northwest division. The team has been able to collect quite a few valuable assets over the course of the past couple of seasons and still have some veterans that may yield a return. First year GM Sam Presti has elected to take over a very interesting situation. The franchise?s future in Seattle is still somewhat in question, but the improbable acquisition of the 2nd pick in this year?s draft has put the Sonics in a favorable position going forward. That pick could be the signature player in this draft, Kevin Durant, whose marketability may be just what?s needed to push popular support for a new arena deal through. Owner Clay Bennett paid a very steep price to acquire the Supersonics despite their marginal revenue potential, so the new arena will certainly be a hot topic moving forward. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Seattle-Super-Sonics-2139/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Seattle-Super-Sonics-2139/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:38:49 -0400 Atlanta had another typical Hawks season. They were intriguing at times, mistake-prone at key moments, and lacked the overall continuity and offensive clout to ultimately win on most nights. The Hawks aren?t in the worst shape in terms of their roster make up, as a few years of destitution has given them a number of quality young players. Despite the horrendously over-balanced trade with Phoenix a couple season?s back, the Hawks will still be able to add one more lottery level talent this season. Depending on the other moves the team makes, they could get themselves further into the Eastern Conference playoff picture next year, which would be quite a feat for a management group who?s already fighting an uphill battle to maintain control of the team. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Atlanta-Hawks-2138/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Atlanta-Hawks-2138/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:35:57 -0400 Lottery night brought what could be considered a 2007 worst-case scenario full circle in Memphis. After losing Pau Gasol to an injury in the preseason, Memphis?s young group of talent was left to their own untested devices. A mid-season coaching change only compounded the team?s struggles, forcing an already overmatched roster to adjust on the fly. After finishing an NBA worst 22-60, the odds were stacked in favor of Memphis earning a top-two pick and, in turn, the opportunity to select Greg Oden or Kevin Durant. Adding insult to injury, Memphis not only fell out of the top spot, but slid all the way to the fourth slot. In the wake of the lottery, the team lost the services of renown General Manager Jerry West (now on board only as a paid advisor next to recently hired GM Chris Wallace), concluding what can only be described as a horrendously unlucky chain of events in Memphis. With a new Head Coach and General Manager in place, Memphis will head into the offseason looking to get out of their tailspin and reverse the bad luck that made their season so forgettable. With a payroll falling well short of the salary cap, Memphis will have the opportunity to add some pieces in free agency, but will need to spend wisely if they want to see immediate results. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Memphis-Grizzlies-2133/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Memphis-Grizzlies-2133/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:50:54 -0400 The Celtics quickly found their season derailed as a litany of injuries to key rotational personnel ended any thoughts of post season contention early in the campaign. Veteran star Paul Pierce went down with the first significant injury of his career and exposed the youthful roster?s lack of depth and finishing ability. The injured list was long, but it did give the team an opportunity to evaluate many of its promising young prospects. The situations these players were thrust into helped the team to advance their development and increase their market clout going into the offseason. With so many superstar players looking for championship satisfaction, the Celtics are in an interesting crossroads with their current roster. Paul Pierce is certainly looking at his contemporaries and wondering what his team will do to satiate his desire to compete. GM Danny Ainge must carefully weigh all the short and long term benefits of the numerous opportunities he has to manipulate the construct of his roster. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Boston-Celtics-2129/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Boston-Celtics-2129/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:04:18 -0400 This was a season to forget for the Milwaukee Bucks, as injuries ruined any chance they had at posting a respectable record. With Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut, and Charlie Villanueva all missing significant time, the team was forced to rely on reserves, yielding little success. On the bright side, the team did see the emergence of Mo Williams as a quality starting point, but that?s really the only thing that went right for the club this season. To make matter worse, the came away with only the sixth pick after sitting in the third position in the lottery. The club will certainly be able to add a solid contributor with the sixth pick, but their picks value pales in comparison to what they could have acquired had they moved into the top two. With Mo Williams entering free agency, the Bucks will have some tough decisions to make this summer. They will have the cap space to make a splash in the open market, but probably won?t make an offer to more than one or two upper-echelon free agents. Hopefully, the team will remain healthy enough during next season to see their recent investments come to fruition. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Milwaukee-Bucks-2125/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Milwaukee-Bucks-2125/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:23:08 -0400 The Knicks had somewhat of a ?bounce-back? year under first year head coach and current GM Isaiah Thomas. Thomas was under a tremendous amount of scrutiny this past season after squandering millions in salary with seemingly listless moves for middling talent. Owner James Dolan doesn?t appear to pay strict attention to the daily operations of the team, but he came out of the woodwork and put a ?win or else? type of mandate down which prompted Thomas to take the bench himself. No one questions that Thomas has an ego comparable to the size of the Knicks payroll, but to his credit, he got a team of disjointed parts to play fairly well during quite a few stretches of the season. In the end however, the team failed to make the playoffs yet again, and the team continues to search for a solution to its problems via bold statements about player acquisition and a continual disregard for the salary cap system that has hamstrung this franchise for the foreseeable future. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-York-Knicks-2115/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-York-Knicks-2115/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:06:28 -0400 Wrapping up the final day of the RBK Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy. Joao Gomes goes off for 26 points on 9/10 shooting. Giorgos Printezis impresses with 19 points in 23 minutes against the U20 Russian National team. Top Russian prospect Alexey Shved makes an appearance. /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Four-2114/ /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Four-2114/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:43:22 -0400 The Kings suffered through their worst season since the inception of the ?Maloof Era? began. Second year head coach Eric Musselman?s off-court troubles were an apt reflection of the team?s general direction, as the team seemed to wander aimlessly all season long. Two season?s removed from an enticing series against the Spurs, Sacramento stalwart?s Mike Bibby and Brad Miller had their worst season?s since putting on a King uniform. Neither looked interested in playing winning basketball, which is somewhat understandable given the length of time they?ve been with the club and the palpable sense of decay the team has gone through during their watch. Going forward, the Kings are going to have to utilize their few remaining assets to facilitate a quick transition toward a new direction. The team is strapped with some tough to move contracts tied to aging players who have little market value. Getting value for their few desirable commodities seems to be the only way the club is going be able to turn things around in a 2-3 year time frame. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Sacramento-Kings-2113/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Sacramento-Kings-2113/ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:37:36 -0400 More drills and games from the RBK Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy. The Eurocamp All-star wrapped up a very exciting day highlighted by a couple of very nice performances from various players of different age groups. /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Three-2111/ /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Three-2111/ Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:41:35 -0400 Day Two of the Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso featured a full morning of drills followed by an evening session with three games. The last and most interesting one pitted some of the top young prospects at the camp against a group of American high schoolers (including William Buford and Malcolm Lee) as well as the surprise of the day, Bill Walker.Victor Claver, Rudy Mbemba, Marco Belinelli, William Buford and Malcolm Lee were some of the top peroformers of the day. /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Two--Part-One--2109/ /article/2007-RBK-Eurocamp-Day-Two--Part-One--2109/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:30:34 -0400 The Indiana Pacers dismantled the team that brought them success over the past few seasons before the trade deadline leading to their first sub-.500 season since 1997. General Manager Larry Bird?s decision to trade Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson for historic underachievers Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Troy Murphy was one of the most scrutinized trades any GM made this season. The Pacers current nucleus struggled to gel, and injuries to Jermaine O?Neal made it hard for the team to win games down the stretch. With complementary players like Jamal Tinsley forced to pick up some of the scoring load, the Pacers finished last in the NBA in field goal percentage, a testament to how important O?Neal is in their offense. With Rick Carlisle on the way out, the Pacer will not only be looking for a new coach, but also for a new identity. Recent Pacers history would dictate that the team will return to their winning ways sooner rather than later (2007 was Indiana?s third losing season since 1990), but next year?s team may face an uphill battle under a new coach. Indiana is known for reloading quickly, but the franchise has enough dead weight contracts to force a rebuilding period. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Indiana-Pacers-2106/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Indiana-Pacers-2106/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:06:25 -0400 The 76ers were forced to bring their rebuilding strategy full circle when they dealt disgruntled superstar Allen Iverson to the Denver Nuggets. While Andre Igoudala and Andre Miller were able to guide the team to a surprisingly respectable record without Iverson, there is no question that Philadelphia will need to make some changes moving forward. With very little in the way of cap space this offseason, the franchise will still have the opportunity to add some value with their three first round draft picks. The Sixers will have ample cap space next summer, and have the potential to turn things around as soon as the 2009. Next season?s team will encounter some inevitable growing pains, but the experience Philadelphia?s young nucleus will gain could pay significant dividends in the long-run. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Philadelphia-76ers-2100/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Philadelphia-76ers-2100/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:35:50 -0400 He has a 7-6 ¾ wingspan, and a 9-3 ½ standing reach. He jumps out of the gym with a 39 inch one-step vertical, bench presses 185 pounds 24 times and runs a 3.3 in the three quarter court sprint. But can he shoot? Dribble? Catch a rebound? Play? Do we even care? /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-2096/ /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-2096/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:44:35 -0400 A recap of the top 15 players seen at the Orlando Pre-Draft Camp, split up into first, second and third teams, and combining NBA potential with performance. Jared Dudley is DraftExpress' camp MVP, joined on the first team by Demetris Nichols, Taurean Green, Zabian Dowdell and Aaron Gray. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Final-Recap-2094/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Final-Recap-2094/ Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:54:47 -0400 The Hornets had a rough follow-up to their inaugural season in Oklahoma City. After a major offseason push to bring in highly touted complementary players for Chris Paul, the team was ravaged by injuries and fell short of the playoffs after being a favorite to contend going into the year. Peja Stojakovic went down extremely early in the year, only playing 13 games for the club. Losing his outside shooting was a major blow to the teams balance and subsequent injuries eventually buried the team in a hole that they couldn?t escape from. Only rotation players Tyson Chandler, Desmond Mason, and Rasual Butler made it past the 70 game mark for the season, which sums up their season well. However, a late season push for the playoffs showed that this team still has a lot of fight and going into next season the Hornets should be able to show the fans in New Orleans what made the team so intriguing just one season ago. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-Orleans-Hornets-2093/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-Orleans-Hornets-2093/ Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:55:55 -0400 Recaps from the last day of action, including the private workouts including Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Joakim Noah and others. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Four-2092/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Four-2092/ Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:30:52 -0400 Individual player recaps of many of the participants from day three of the Orlando Pre-Draft camp. Jared Dudley, Demetris Nichols, Jared Jordan, Ramon Sessions, Taurean Green and more. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Three-2091/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Three-2091/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:29:08 -0400 [c]Demetris Nichols had one of the best performances of day two[/c]On the second day here at the Orlando pre-draft camp, things got off to an early start, with the teams going through some drill work at 9:00 AM, including some shooting drills, 1-on-1?s, 2-on-2?s, and 5-on-5 intra-squad scrimmages. There were a few nice performances in the competitive drills that took place, but the real action took place in the inter-squad games, with all six teams playing over the course of the day. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2089/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-Two-2089/ Wed, 30 May 2007 17:12:20 -0400 The Orlando Pre-Draft camp kicked off today with two hours of drills and informal five on five games intended to instill some basic offensive sets for each of the six teams. Many of the players looked very nervous to start off the drills as you might expect, and there were plenty of bobbled passes, forced shots, unforced errors, etc, making some of the action a bit tough to watch at times. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-One-2087/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-One-2087/ Wed, 30 May 2007 02:37:19 -0400 The full list...hot off the press from the NBA, posted first on DraftExpress. /article/2007-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Rosters-and-Physical-Only-2085/ /article/2007-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Rosters-and-Physical-Only-2085/ Tue, 29 May 2007 09:38:24 -0400 The Clippers follow up year to their best year in L.A. history started off bad, and got continually worse. Many Clippers regressed this year, and new additions did not do enough to offset this regression. By the time the Clippers started playing to their potential they were so hobbled by the injury bug, that their starting point guard was someone who was claimed off of waivers. Despite all of this, they controlled their own fate the last two weeks of the year. Win and they were assured to get into the playoffs no matter what. Lose, and they would need some help. They ended up having a meltdown against a team they could have beaten, and ended up on the outside looking in this year. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Los-Angeles-Clippers-2081/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Los-Angeles-Clippers-2081/ Tue, 29 May 2007 01:48:32 -0400 Mike Schmidt and Jonathan Watters break down what they saw from Greg Oden, Daequan Cook, Carl Landry, and Kammron Taylor in their daily pre-draft training regimen at St Vincent Sports Performance Center as well as Champions Academy, both in Indianapolis, Indiana. /article/Oden,-Cook,-Landry-at-Champions-Academy-2077/ /article/Oden,-Cook,-Landry-at-Champions-Academy-2077/ Sun, 27 May 2007 06:32:49 -0400 The NBA Pre-Draft camp kicks off this Tuesday evening at 6 PM at the World Wide of Sports Complex outside of Orlando. For four days (May 29th-June 1st), 64 draft prospects will conduct drills and play 5 on 5 games in front of the watchful eyes of hundreds of NBA executives. DraftExpress has compiled a list from NBA teams and agents for most of the players who will be participating at the pre-draft camp. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites-2076/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites-2076/ Sun, 27 May 2007 03:07:55 -0400 The New Jersey Nets proved the old adage that you can never count out a veteran squad. Despite a tremendous lack of disinterest for much of the season, the team was able to rally around its star core and push into the playoffs. Despite being outmanned by the deeper, upstart Raptors club, New Jersey used its experience and savvy to beat the Atlantic division champions before eventually succumbing to the will of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Much of the apathy by the Nets this season can be attributed to the obvious age, depth, and frontcourt issues the New Jersey faces going forward. The team made no bones about its interest in trading away franchise-anchor Jason Kidd, and while it has postured about keeping Vince Carter there is little doubt that the best course of action would be to reshuffle the deck and build on new foundations. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-Jersey-Nets-2065/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-New-Jersey-Nets-2065/ Wed, 23 May 2007 04:02:36 -0400 One of the most surprising developments of this NBA season has been the regression of the Miami Heat. Hampered by injuries, the team has struggled to find continuity in its personnel. With both Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O?neal missing significant time, it shouldn?t come as a surprise that the team hasn?t looked like the reigning NBA Champions. While things haven?t been easy for the Heat, the franchise still has reason to be optimistic. Jason Kapono emerged as one of the league?s premier shooters, and Wade took his game to a new level in the absence of Shaq. Miami will be able to take a step back this offseason and regroup, but General Manager Randy Pfund will have some tough personnel decisions to make while his stars get healthy. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Miami-Heat-2048/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Miami-Heat-2048/ Mon, 14 May 2007 03:49:47 -0400 Many preseason projections had the Cleveland Cavaliers playing deep into the Eastern Conference playoffs, but few recognized the major problems the team would have eclipsing the regular season success they saw last season. While the team has a number of strengths, it also has one clear, glaring weakness holding it back. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Cleveland-Cavaliers-2026/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Cleveland-Cavaliers-2026/ Wed, 02 May 2007 01:50:28 -0400 Even with one of their star players--Andrei Kirilenko--struggling to live up to expectations, the Utah Jazz were able to build off of last seasons strong finish to claim a spot near the top of the Western Conference. No one could have anticipated how ready the rest of the Utah roster was to step up and perform without Kirilenko stuffing the stat sheet every night. For example, Deron Williams solidified his reputation as one of the top point guards in the NBA, Mehmet Okur garnered All-Star recognition in the post, and Carlos Boozer has shaken off injuries and questions of character to be considered a fringe Most Valuable Player candidate. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Utah-Jazz-2020/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Utah-Jazz-2020/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:39:31 -0400 The Rockets enjoyed a turnaround season at a time where the franchise was under critical scrutiny to perform up to expectations. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming still haven?t spent significant time on the court together, so team chemistry is still a work in progress in terms of where this duo?s ceiling may be. But there was enough health and continuity this year to take many of the question marks away. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Houston-Rockets-2019/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Houston-Rockets-2019/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:39:02 -0400 The San Antonio Spurs powered through their early season struggles and came on strong to finish out the season, putting a tremendous amount of pressure on Phoenix in an attempt to wrest away the second seed in the Western Conference. The Spurs boast perhaps the best roster continuity of any team in the NBA, with stalwarts Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, and Bowen being a fixture in the San Antonio lineup for the past 5 seasons. The continuity and chemistry this team has should serve as an example of what is best in basketball, as the team has successfully implemented a series of well-seasoned veteran role players over the years to bolster the strength of the team?s main core. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-San-Antonio-Spurs-2016/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-San-Antonio-Spurs-2016/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:52:15 -0400 The Detroit Pistons will come to an impasse this offseason when both Chris Webber and Chauncey Billups become free agents. For the second time in two years, they may have to part with one of their impact players. The team survived the departure of Ben Wallace, but the potential departure of Billups is a serious threat to the team?s future. Webber has spent less time with the club, but his arrival served as a catalyst of sorts for the team. At his age, Webber isn?t going to break the bank on the open market, so he should be easier to retain... /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Detroit-Pistons-2013/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Detroit-Pistons-2013/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:13:46 -0400 The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of another fantastic season and should be considered one of the prohibitive favorites to win the NBA Championship. The return of Amare Stoudemire has bolstered the Suns interior game on both ends of the court, which is an important dimension that the team was lacking during last seasons playoff run. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Phoenix-Suns-2012/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Phoenix-Suns-2012/ Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:18:11 -0400 A summer removed from a trip to the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks came into this season with lofty expectations. Sporting arguably the most talented roster in the league, the franchise has once again found itself atop the NBA thanks in large part to Head Coach Avery Johnson. /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Dallas-Mavericks-2010/ /article/NBA-Market-Watch-Dallas-Mavericks-2010/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:43:04 -0400 Individual player recaps from the first two games of the last day of Portsmouth. Carl Landry finally puts in a Carl Landry-esqe performance...Fellow Purdue senior David Teague follows suit...Dan Nwaelele with another very solid performance. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-one--1991/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-one--1991/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:54:05 -0400 Individual player recaps from the last two games of the last day of Portsmouth, including the championship. Russell Carter has arguably the best single-game performance of any player here so far...DaShaun Wood locks up tournament MVP honors...Jamaal Tatum finishes up the PIT strong...Adam Haluska goes 0-9 from beyond the arc... /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-two--1992/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Four--part-two--1992/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:53:02 -0400 [c]Despite the complaints, day three again saw a very strong turnout from NBA executives[/c]A short rumor mill from what we're hearing at Portsmouth about Kevin Durant, Acie Law, Ty Lawson and others...DaShaun Wood continues to secure himself for Portsmouth MVP honors...Daryl Watkins shows some skills...Russell Carter with another solid showing...Ryvon Covile and Rashad Jones-Jennings battle for the stat-line of the night. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1985/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1985/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:44:56 -0400 Interviews from Portsmouth with the three top guards in attendance so far--DaShaun Wood, Ayinde Ubaka and Zabian Dowdell /article/PIT-Interviews-DaShaun-Wood,-Ayinde-Ubaka,-Zabian-Dowdell-1984/ /article/PIT-Interviews-DaShaun-Wood,-Ayinde-Ubaka,-Zabian-Dowdell-1984/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:20:11 -0400 [c]Ayinde Ubaka[/c]Zabian Dowdell continues with his solid performance from Day One. Ayinde Ubaka improves on his Day One performance, finding a good balance between scoring and distributing the ball. Gary Neal shows off his impressive and versatile scoring ability with 19 points in 24 minutes. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1978/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1978/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:58:31 -0400 [c]Dashaun Wood[/c]Recapping the first two games of the PIT, including who showed up, who didn't and what the fallout might be from that. DaShaun Wood came away as the star of day one, while players like De'Angelo Alexander, Russell Carter, Zabian Dowdell, Ayinde Ubaka and Sean Marshall also played well. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1975/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1975/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:30:12 -0400 The official rosters of the 2007 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, the first of two pre-draft camps. The NCAA seniors only tournament will be held from April 4th-7th in Portsmouth, Virginia. Check out the the official website of PIT, where you can find more info as well as the daily box-scores. /article/2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1965/ /article/2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1965/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:33:46 -0400 [c]The Milk House--where it all gets settled?[/c]Stu Jackson, the NBA?s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, recently issued a memo to all NBA general managers clarifying the exact regulations that went into effect on October 13th in regards to the pre-draft process. DraftExpress already published an article about the groundbreaking changes that have gone into effect, but now we know exactly what those are. Since there is still clearly plenty of confusion in the basketball industry?particularly amongst NCAA players and NBA player agents?we?ve decided to summarize some of the key points. /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Sets-the-Record-Straight-on-Pre-Draft-Rules-1941/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-NBA-Sets-the-Record-Straight-on-Pre-Draft-Rules-1941/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:21:46 -0400 DraftExpress' Doug Thonus spent time in the Chicago Bulls lockerroom catching up with Luol Deng discussing some his transition into the NBA and how he's continued to develop as a player. /article/In-Depth-with-Luol-Deng-1918/ /article/In-Depth-with-Luol-Deng-1918/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:23:46 -0400 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is one of only two pre-draft camps, although it is locally organized and not officially run by the NBA. PIT is traditionally held in the weekend following the NCAA Final Four in Portsmouth, Virginia, and is usually well attended by every NBA team, at least for the first few days. It is also a popular destination for European teams to get a first look at some of the best American players who might be starring in their leagues over the next few years. If you ever felt the urge to see what it would look like if every agent and runner in America came together in one gym for four days, this would be your spot. The organizers attempt to assemble the 64 best NCAA senior draft prospects in the country for an 8 team, 12 game tournament held over a four day period. The 55th edition of the tournament will be conducted this year from April 4th to April 7th. For the second straight year, DraftExpress presents our own version of who we think should be invited to the tournament. /article/Suggested-Rosters,-2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament/ /article/Suggested-Rosters,-2007-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament/ Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:49:29 -0500 Why is it that players with ?it? often seem to have nicknames that make reference to a power beyond the physical? Ervin ?Magic? Johnson, Hakeem ?The Dream? Olajuwon, Shawn ?The Matrix? Marion- all earned nicknames for their other-worldly basketball abilities, but the qualities that came to define their games on the deepest level seem to point to something outside of the realm of basketball for the source of their unique artistic powers on the court. Being able to observe a young player grow into the type of talent that is capable of taking over a game through willing these moments that create nicknames is a rare treat for any basketball fan. Like watching Neo discover his control of the Matrix, fans in Toronto have been privy to another such becoming in the form of their first pick overall, Andrea Bargnani. /article/Finding-the-%91It--Factor-Andrea-Bargnani-1884/ /article/Finding-the-%91It--Factor-Andrea-Bargnani-1884/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:50:08 -0500 [c]The Milk House--where it all gets settled?[/c]Buried in an excellent blog entry by ESPN Insider?s Chad Ford today was the extremely interesting news about a major rule change that could have significant implications on this year?s draft process. According to Ford, the NBA has decided to ban all agent and team-sponsored workouts until after the NBA pre-draft camp (bumped up a week to May 27th) is completed. Everyone agrees that the system was broken and that a change is in order, but is this the right move? To find out, DraftExpress dipped into our network of NBA personnel, the NBA?s official Scouting Service, and player agents to find out how the most important sides of the process feel about this new policy. /article/Shaking-Up-the-Draft-Process%97No-Workouts-before-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-1882/ /article/Shaking-Up-the-Draft-Process%97No-Workouts-before-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-1882/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:55:13 -0500 [c]Adam Morrison is one of many 2007 NBA rookies who hasn't lived up to expectations so far (AP)[/c]The safest bet in sports history has to have been the sophomore team taking down the rookies in last Friday?s NBA All-Star Challenge. It was indeed kind of the rookie squad not to ruin this article?s lead (or impede the inaugural David Lee Dunk ?til You Drop Festival), but to give up and lose by the most points in this exhibition game?s history - that was truly icing on the cake. Honestly, though, did anyone expect anything else from what is shaping up to be one of the worst performing rookie draft classes of all time?It is no secret that the 2006 draft was thought to be the weakest in years. It was most likely the weakest since at least 2000 when Kenyon Martin went first and...well, it really doesn?t matter much after that. There were several reasons for the poor showing in 2006. This was the first year since 1994 without high school kids, the college talent pool was thin due to players entering early in 2005 to ensure that new age requirements did not snare them in 2006, and the international pool was fairly humble. /article/Will-the-Draft-Class-of-2006-Please-Stand-Up-1855/ /article/Will-the-Draft-Class-of-2006-Please-Stand-Up-1855/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:33:28 -0500 [c]Monta Ellis' 17 ppg make him arguably the biggest steal of the 2005 draft[/c]The Golden State Warriors once again found themselves in transition after the approval of their eight player trade with the Indiana Pacers on January 17th. The addition of Al Harrington to the Warriors frontcourt has completely altered the team?s identity. Harrington, Stephen Jackson and Sarunas Jasikevicius have brought the team added experience and the offensive skills Head Coach Don Nelson needs to guide his team to a playoff birth. While the Warrior?s eight player trade could go a long way towards getting them the playoff birth they covet, the development of Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins into legitimate starters has been the highlight of this season. One could even argue that Ellis and Biedrins are the key components to the Warrior?s playoff aspirations. Regardless of whether or not the team gets into the postseason, the Warriors have certainly found two players who they can build around in the future. /article/NBA-Player-Report-Andris-Biedrins-and-Monta-Ellis-1845/ /article/NBA-Player-Report-Andris-Biedrins-and-Monta-Ellis-1845/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:49:52 -0500 The surprising Utah Jazz are out to a hot start this season sitting atop the association with a 15-4 mark. Utah finished last year?s campaign with a disappointing .500 record and missed the playoffs by 3 games. During the offseason, General Manager Kevin O?Conner did little to tinker with the Jazz roster relying heavily on veteran free agent acquisition Derek Fisher, 3 draft picks, and the health of Carlos Boozer for the team to make a run at the playoffs. Utah has benefited from the play of their rookies including Paul Millsap who has emerged as an effective undersized power forward drafted in the second round and who will inevitably draw some rather obvious but superficial comparisons to Ryan Gomes. The Jazz first round pick, Ronnie Brewer, is a 6?7? three position player who has also seen significant playing time and has started 10 of the Jazz 19 games thus far. Draft Express will be following the progress of Brewer during his rookie season with a monthly report, of which, this is the first installment. /article/NBA-Rookie-Progress-Report-Ronnie-Brewer-1490/ /article/NBA-Rookie-Progress-Report-Ronnie-Brewer-1490/ Sat, 09 Dec 2006 19:47:10 -0500 Atlanta goes home with a one point win behind 16 points from Marvin Williams, Anthony Grundy and Anthony Wilkins. Louis Williams leads the way for Philadelphia again with 27 points, 6 assists and another 8 turnovers. Steven Smith adds 16 points to go with Carney's 18 points and 2 blocked shots.Seattle tries a twin towers lineup featuring Swift and Sene, but these towers can't shoot.. Dallas counters with a balanced attack led by Darius Washington, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Rawle Marshall. Dallas wins 91-87.Utah finally starts Brewer and he rewards them with an excellent effort but a poor shooting night. Araujo finds his shooting touch for the second night in a row. Melvin Saunders puts the ball in the hoop over and over again and the Spurs win 86-75 /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Six--Final-Day--1424/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Six--Final-Day--1424/ Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:54:26 -0400 In a surprise start, Aaron Miles leads the Sonics with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to a close 88-86 victory. Robert Swift has a much better game with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocked shots. Louis Williams and Steven Smith both go off for 21 points and Carney leads a late charge with 15 points.Darius Washington and Maurice Ager tallied 24 points a piece as the Mavs outrun the Spurs to a 90-81 win. Taquan Dean has his best game with 13 points and 6 rebounds but he still play like point guard. Donta Smith bursts through the curtain he had been hiding behind in a performance that was much more impressive then his 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes indicated.Salim Stoudamire leaves to parts unknown and Marvin Williams doesn't dress, which meant the Hawks lose 77-56 despite Sheldon Williams? best game of 10 points, 9 rebounds, a steal and a block. The Jazz are lead by another awesome performance by Paul Millsap with 11 points, 12 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 24 minutes of play and Rafael Araujo's best game of the Revue. Also Dee Brown point guard or revisited. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Five-1423/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Five-1423/ Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:52:11 -0400 Today?s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies marked the eleventh and last day for the 2006 Long Beach Summer Pro League. Yet again it was a foul ravaged four quarters with the teams amassing 69 fouls between themselves. With Lakers center Andrew Bynum sitting this one out, the two Grizzlies stars, Hakim Warrick and Rudy Gay, pulled down 11 offensive rebounds. Down by 21 at one point, the Lakers rallied hard in the fourth with some last minute heroics by Devin Green and Marcus Slaughter, only to fail in the end losing 111-108. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Eleven-1421/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Eleven-1421/ Fri, 21 Jul 2006 01:09:12 -0400 Louis Williams continues to score and throw the ball away at prolific rates with 23 points and 8 turnovers. Edin Bavcic figures out the American game to the sound of 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting. San Antonio committed 40 fouls and turned it over 27 times, which made it easy for Philadelphia to win 87-61. Atlanta wins a tight game 88-85 behind Marvin Williams 26 points in spite of 27 by Desmon Farmer. Saer Sene doesn't play with a rolled ankle, but Robert Swift does.Utah wins 76-75 over Dallas on a last second tip by Paul Millsap off a missed Brewer layup. Jose Barea shows a point guard?s creative spark and Dee Brown doesn't. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Four-1420/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Four-1420/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:15:41 -0400 It?s the tenth day of the Long Beach Summer Pro League and the Washington Wizards upped the ante in their last game by playing Iron Man basketball. They only dressed 6 players which left only Scottie Pippen look-a-like Jon Rogers as the lone backup off the bench. Despite having 7 DNPs in the boxscore, the Wizards played some impressive basketball (shooting 53% overall), but couldn?t overcome their lack of defense to win the game, ultimately losing 132-123 to the Los Angeles Lakers. After a cold start they rallied and led at the half, but fatigue kicked in on the defensive end allowing the Lakers to shoot a ridiculous 60% from the field for the game. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Ten-1419/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Ten-1419/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:22:53 -0400 We?re getting close to the end of here at the Long Beach Summer Pro League and the players are feeling it just as much as the fans. The Memphis Grizzlies toppled the Washington Wizards in a lopsided victory 105-80, leading them in every period and outscoring them in the fourth 32-19. Rudy Gay sat once again due to a groin injury, but is expected to play on Wednesday. Lawrence Roberts also continues to sit with what the staff suspects is a broken nose and is unlikely to play again in the SPL. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Nine-1417/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Nine-1417/ Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:44:54 -0400 Louis Williams scores 20 in the first half as the 76ers roll to a 90-59 over the Mavericks.The Hawks prevail in a hard fought game 84-74 behind Marvin William's 22 and Salim Stoudamire's 19 despite 16 points from Ian Mahinmi and 13 from Jamar Smith.Saer Sene takes two giant steps towards playing in the NBA tonight with his best game in an overtime thriller. He stayed on floor for 28 minutes and out of foul trouble, at least a little. He also showed a rough but effective scoring touch around the basket. He scores 13 points, blocks 5 shots, tallies 6 rebounds and saves 3 balls by diving out of bounds. The Sonics win 76-75 in overtime despite Ronnie Brewers great game with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steal and 1 block. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-1416/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Three-1416/ Tue, 18 Jul 2006 01:35:37 -0400 Today gave us our first double-header in Long Beach at the Summer Pro League. First up were the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite an uninvolved day from Hakim Warrick and star Rudy Gay sitting on the bench, the Grizzlies started out the gate in command and road a one-sided third quarter to victory 88-73. Head official Joey Crawford was on hand and there was a lot of questionable refereeing both ways with 69 total fouls between the two teams, making for a slow and torturous game. The second game was a blowout of the Washington Wizards by the Dallas Mavericks 120-99. Unfortunately I wasn?t on hand to witness the second game, but Andray Blatche had a huge night with 38 points on 12 of 22 shooting and pulled down 12 boards (5 offensive). The Mavs were lead by Milwaukee pick David Noel who scored 26 points on 12 of 19 shooting, grabbed 8 boards and dished 7 assists. Impressive performances on both sides and some very serious regret on my end for missing the game. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Eight-1415/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Eight-1415/ Mon, 17 Jul 2006 01:20:41 -0400 San Antonio Spurs 73 Seattle Sonics 70Yotam Halperin leads the Sonics with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Melvin Saunders scores 15. Dallas Mavericks 94 Atlanta Hawks 93Marvin Williams erupts for 30 points and 10 rebounds. Undrafted rookie Jose Juan Barea counters with 20 points and 8 assists. Philadelphia 76ers 81 Utah Jazz 74 Louis Williams and Steven Smith combine for 50 points between them. Ronnie Brewer leads the Jazz with 17. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Two-1414/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-Two-1414/ Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:02:12 -0400 Philadelphia 88, Seattle 74Shavlik Randolph dominates with 25 points and 13 rebounds. San Antonio 79, Dallas 71Rawle Marshall scores 20 on poor shooting. Utah 98, Atlanta 76Deron Williams dominates with 16 points and 7 assists in just 19 minutes. Marvin Williams responds with 22 points on 9 shots. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-One-1413/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue-Day-One-1413/ Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:57:58 -0400 Day 7 of the Long Beach Summer Pro League was blessed by the arrival of the Washington Wizards warmed up and ready to go after their stint in Las Vegas. With only 3 NBA teams up to this point the Wizards arrival is like a breath of fresh air to the talent starved SPL fans. Unfortunately first round pick Oleksiy Pecherov didn?t get into the game during Washington?s 114-85 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers today, but we?re looking forward to seeing him in the upcoming games. Despite leading from tipoff the game was actually much closer than the score would indicate, with the Lakers making their run and taking charge in the fourth quarter. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Seven-1412/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Seven-1412/ Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:25:08 -0400 Memphis star Hakim Warrick grabbed an offensive board with 17 seconds left in the game and layed it in to take the lead. Sweet shooter Ryan Forehan-Kelly then faked left and spun right for a fadeaway from behind the college arc to tie it up for the Mavericks with 3 seconds left sending the game into overtime. Forehan-Kelly then went on to score 7 more points during the extra period, but it wasn?t enough to overcome the significantly more talented Memphis roster, finally falling 121-117. The bonus news for Memphis? Rudy Gay showed up signed and ready to play with 21 and 10 in only 24 minutes of action. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Six-1411/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Six-1411/ Fri, 14 Jul 2006 03:20:29 -0400 Game Three Final: Indiana Pacers 89 -Miami Heat 81Taylor Coppenrath erupts for 19 points. Earl Barron and Dorell Wright combine for 36 points. Game Two Final: Orlando Magic 93- Chicago Bulls 87Travis Diener puts on a shooting exhibition. Drago Pasalic helps his cause once again. Game One Final: New Jersey Nets- 92 Charlotte Bobcats 87Antoine Wright has another solid showing, Marcus Williams and Josh Boone both come away with double-doubles. Adam Morrison and Sean May both score over 30. /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-Four-1410/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League,-Day-Four-1410/ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:05:23 -0400 Both teams started their benches today leading to an ugly game that eventually gave way to a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Dallas Mavericks 99-87. Dallas didn?t score in the first 6 minutes of the game and shot 40% overall with 21 turnovers. Both teams played poorly with the Mavericks looking overmatched in the first quarter and then taking turns one-upping each other on bad plays throughout the third. It wasn?t until the final minutes of the game when the Lakers started to pull away and sealed the victory. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Five-1409/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Five-1409/ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:49:53 -0400 Game Three Final: Miami Heat- 92 Chicago Bulls 88Tyrus Thomas powers his way to another double-double, Dorell Wright puts up a near triple-double. Game Two Final: Indiana Pacers 89-New Jersey Nets 62Josh Boone with another very solid outing. David Harrison punishes the Nets inside. Game One Final: Charlotte 103- Orlando 87Adam Morrison scores 24 points despite a poor shooting day from the field. Travis Diener controls the Magic extremely well at the point, but was let down by his teammates' poor finishing. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Three-1408/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Three-1408/ Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:13:07 -0400 A recap of the first three games played at day five of the Vegas Summer League. /article/Vegas-Summer-League,-Day-Five-1407/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League,-Day-Five-1407/ Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:53:13 -0400 Another great finish tonight in Day Four of the Long Beach Summer Pro League with the Los Angeles Lakers squeaking by the Memphis Grizzlies 87-84 behind some inspired play from first round draft choice Jordan Farmar and a solid game from Andrew Bynum. After Bynum hit two free throws to tie the game in the final minute and a half Farmar came through with a nasty crossover that left his man standing allowing him to take is straight to the rack and lay it in. After the game asked if he would do anything different Jordan joked that he only wished he had dunked it instead. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Four-1406/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Four-1406/ Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:41:14 -0400 Game Three Final: Charlotte 88- Chicago 87Adam Morrison explodes for 25 points in one half. Thabo Sefolosha, Tyrus Thomas and Aaron Miles lead a balanced effort from the Bulls. Game Two Final: Orlando 80- Indiana 79Travis Diener dominates the game, Granger steps into the go-to scoring role. Game One: Miami Heat 91- New Jersey Nets 85. Earl Barron continues to establish himself as a summer league allstar, with 33 points. Marcus Williams shows the good of his game, as well as the bad. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Two-1405/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Day-Two-1405/ Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:00:10 -0400 Following yesterday?s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers the Dallas B team once again took a beating while facing the Memphis Grizzlies. Outmatched from tipoff by a vastly better Memphis squad, the Mavericks ended up losing 113-82, mostly due to the efforts of second year Grizzly player Hakim Warrick. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Three-1403/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Three-1403/ Tue, 11 Jul 2006 03:06:34 -0400 Today?s NBA matchup in Long Beach proved to be a blowout with the Los Angeles Lakers besting the Dallas Mavericks 97-69 behind 14 points from center Andrew Bynum and a late game surge from guard Von Wafer. Dallas sent the lesser of their two summer league teams to Long Beach and it showed as they were outplayed and outmatched in the second half. In an interesting twist the Dallas roster featured Milwaukee Bucks second round draft choice David Noel. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Two-1400/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-Two-1400/ Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:44:06 -0400 Game Four Final: Los Angeles Clippers 78- Boston 61Rajon Rondo making Danny Ainge look very smart. Daniel Ewing continues with his strong summer league showing. Game Three Final: Portland 78- Minnesota 65Brandon Roy putting on a show for the Blazers. Randy Foye starts slow but finishes well for Minnesota. Game Two Final: Sacramento 86? Toronto 79Kevin Martin making a living at the free throw line. Bargnani shows his talent. /article/Vegas-Summer-League,-Day-4-1399/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League,-Day-4-1399/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:07:51 -0400 With only four NBA teams participating in the 2006 Long Beach Summer Pro League the schedule only allows for one game on most days with a few double-headers. After Bo Outlaw posted his customary 25 points and 17 rebounds in the full 48 minutes for his L. Smith & Associates team in beating Hoosier Daddy 90-84, the main event began. Today's featured match up was the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.Sadly missing were Memphis first round picks Rudy Gay and Kyle Lowry, however the team wasn't deterred and after jumping out to a 13 point lead in the first quarter they managed to eek out an 89-87 win with the Lakers taking and then giving up the lead in the final minute of the game. /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-One-1398/ /article/2006-Summer-Pro-League---Day-One-1398/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:30:48 -0400 Game Five Final: Phoenix 89? New York 70Amare Stoudemire looks like he might have a chance to make Phoenix's roster. David Lee the lone bright spot for the Knicks. Game Four Final: Houston 73? Cleveland 58John Lucas continues to earn an NBA paycheck with another MVP type performance. Game Three Final: Golden State 93? Los Angeles Clippers 86James Singleton impresses for the Clippers, Jose Juan Barea does a great job running the Warriors. Game Two Final: Washington 80- Detroit 67Alex Acker and Andray Blatche really stand out as NBA prospects. Game One Final: Boston 92- Dallas 85Ryan Gomes looking like a 10 year vet, Josh Powell showing his all-around game. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-3-1397/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-3-1397/ Sat, 08 Jul 2006 15:55:01 -0400 Game Five Final: Sacramento 91? New Orleans 72Ron Artest and Kevin Martin bring a taste of the real NBA to the Vegas summer league. Game Four Final: Portland 87 - Golden State 70Brandon Roy and Martell Webster combine for a fantastic game for the Trailblazers in a blowout win. Game Three: (Final) Minnesota 91- Phoenix 83Amare Stoudemire looking like his dominant self and even showed some perimeter skills that we weren't aware of previously. Randy Foye scored 20+. Game Two Final: Houston- 93 Denver 90John Lucas and Steve Novak once again showing that they are very legit NBA players. Casey Jacobson with another solid outing. Game One Final: New York 95- Cleveland 71. Sharrod Ford and Sasha Pavlovic playing well for Cleveland, Nate Robinson again looking like a summer league allstar. Channing Frye logs a nice game too. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-1396/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-Two-1396/ Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:12:18 -0400 Game Four: Toronto 93- Washington 85Bargnani puts on a great offensive showing.Game Three: Sacramento 90- Minnesota 83Kevin Martin doing his usual thing, scoring plenty of points in a number of different ways. Justin Williams impressing as always with his fantastic shot-blocking and rebounding ability.Game Two: Denver 113- Dallas 83Casey Jacobson gives the Nuggets something to think about with the way he shoots it in a horrible blowout. Game One: Houston 88- Portland 82. Steve Novak and John Lucas steal the show from nearly the entire actual Portland Trailblazers roster. Martell Webster shoots the lights out. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-One-1395/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Day-One-1395/ Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:41:56 -0400 DraftExpress will be attending and covering all four summer leagues once again this year. It starts on July 6th in Las Vegas, continues on the 8th in Long Beach, and then moves into Orlando on the 10th and Salt Lake City on the 14th. Pencil us in for our typical comprehensive coverage throughout the month of July. Compiled here are the known rosters so far, which will be updated with the rest as soon as news becomes available. Also included is a list of undrafted rookie free agents and the summer league teams they will be playing for. /article/Moving-into-Summer-Leagues-Undrafted-Free-Agents,-Rosters--UPDATED--1391/ /article/Moving-into-Summer-Leagues-Undrafted-Free-Agents,-Rosters--UPDATED--1391/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 22:14:15 -0400 Videoclips of the top prospects in the 2006 draft, courtesy of NBA Entertainment. The clips are accompanied by expert commentary from NBA Assistant Director of Scouting Ryan Blake. The show is hosted by Bruce Beck and analyst Glenn Consor of NBATV. Also included is NBATV's analysis of the Team Needs of all 30 NBA teams. That portion is hosted by NBATV's Matt Loughlin, and features analysis from Gail Goodrich, Fred Carter, and Frank Isola. /article/NBA-Entertainment-s-2006-Draft-Top-Prospect-Videoclips,-Team-Needs-1357/ /article/NBA-Entertainment-s-2006-Draft-Top-Prospect-Videoclips,-Team-Needs-1357/ Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:54:49 -0400 The results of the NBA Pre-Draft Camp Athletic Testing. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Athletic-Testing-Combine-Results-1352/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Athletic-Testing-Combine-Results-1352/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 03:22:34 -0400 He has a 7-6 ¾ wingspan, and a 9-3 ½ standing reach. He jumps out of the gym with a 39 inch vertical, bench presses 185 pounds 24 times and runs a 3.3 in the three quarter court sprint. But can he shoot? Dribble? Catch a rebound? Play? Do we even care? It?s that time once again, our favorite time of the year of course; ten days before the draft when everything logical in regards to analyzing basketball gets flushed down the toilet. Instead we focus on superficial things that have proven again and again to have very little correlation with actual success in the NBA. /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-1351/ /article/But-Can-He-Play-Analyzing-the-NBA-Pre-Draft-Combine-Results-1351/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 02:23:15 -0400 With the release of wingspans as well as with the release of standing reach, the true size of an NBA prospect can be broken down to the last inch. There were some surprise and astonishment when some players measured out very favorably while other players did not seem to possess the correct wingspan and/or standing reach to go with their height. /article/Wings--spans--N--Things-Analyzing-the-Pre-Draft-Measurements-1349/ /article/Wings--spans--N--Things-Analyzing-the-Pre-Draft-Measurements-1349/ Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:29:35 -0400 The official NBA Pre-Draft Camp Height, Weight, Wingspan and Standing Reach measurements. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Heights,-Weights,-Wingspans-and-Standing-Reaches-1348/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Heights,-Weights,-Wingspans-and-Standing-Reaches-1348/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:09:39 -0400 The 2006 Reebok Eurocamp is as good as done after four intense days that alowed the attendants to get a grasp of a good number of interesting young international players. The camp all-stars faced the Italian U-20 national team. Marquinhos has a slightly better showing. A summary of what was seen here, including our Eurocamp MVP: Anton Ponkrashov. /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-The-Final-Cut-1347/ /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-The-Final-Cut-1347/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:40:27 -0400 DraftExpress names its 1st, 2nd and 3rd team All-Orlando Pre-Draft Camp teams, as well as the camp MVP. Detailed recaps on each player's performance are included. /article/DraftExpress-All-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Teams-1345/ /article/DraftExpress-All-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Teams-1345/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:36:03 -0400 Interviews from media day featuring Cedric Simmons, Rodney Carney and J.J. Redick. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Three--1346/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Three--1346/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:35:37 -0400 The third day is in the books and we?re quickly approaching the end of the camp, and it?s everyday becoming a longer shot to find some first round material here. At this point, all the hard work done these days is leaving the kids exhausted. /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-Day-Three-1343/ /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-Day-Three-1343/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:29:17 -0400 The second day of the Reebok Eurocamp in Treviso arrived with little changes in the general landscape. Following a similar scheme of drills in the morning and games in the evening, the novelty comes in the form of a daily real game against a U-20 National Team. Unfortunately, the first feature was Finland, a very weak opponent for the young squad put together for the occasion. Croatia and Italy are expected to bring a lot more interest in the remaining days. /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-Day-Two-1340/ /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-Day-Two-1340/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:30:45 -0400 Once again, DraftExpress.com is attending the Reebok Eurocamp that annually takes place in the impressive facilities of La Ghirada in Treviso. It?s an excellent opportunity to take a look at a large amount of international prospects that are not always easily reachable for extended playing time with their teams. /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-A-First-Look-1338/ /article/RBK-Treviso-Eurocamp-2006-A-First-Look-1338/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:19:40 -0400 Interviews from media day featuring Ronnie Brewer, Adam Morrison, Marcus Williams, Patrick O'Bryant and Rudy Gay. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Two--1337/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-Two--1337/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:41:30 -0400 Interviews from media day featuring Tyrus Thomas, Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Randy Foye, J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams. Check back tomorrow for part two, featuring in-depth interviews with Adam Morrison, Rudy Gay, Ronnie Brewer, Rodney Carney, Patrick O'Bryant and Cedric Simmons. /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-One--1336/ /article/NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Media-Day--Part-One--1336/ Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:23:16 -0400 Continual updates from the fourth day of the pre-draft camp in Orlando all day long. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-4--Last-Update-815PM--1334/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-4--Last-Update-815PM--1334/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:14:13 -0400 DraftExpress attended an incredibly intense workout between pre-draft sessions conducted by trainers David Thorpe and Rico Hines featuring Ryan Hollins, Alexander Johnson, Guillermo Diaz, Jeremy Kelly, Jamaal Williams and Pooh Jeter. The workout was attended by 15 NBA teams and numerous decision makers, including Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh of the Indiana Pacers, Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors, Sam Presti of the San Antonio Spurs and Nate McMillan of the Portland Trailblazers. Other teams in attendance included the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Seattle Supersonics, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, and Sacramento Kings. /article/Private-Workout-Hollins,-Johnson,-Diaz,-Kelly,-Williams,-Jeter-1333/ /article/Private-Workout-Hollins,-Johnson,-Diaz,-Kelly,-Williams,-Jeter-1333/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:52:51 -0400 Updates all day long from the Orlando Pre-Draft Camp on an hourly basis. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3--Last-Update-1046-AM--1332/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3--Last-Update-1046-AM--1332/ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:52:29 -0400 Updates all day long from the Orlando Pre-Draft Camp. The first game starts at 11 AM today between Team 5 and Team 6. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-2--last-update-1038-PM--1331/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-2--last-update-1038-PM--1331/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 10:36:27 -0400 A recap from day one of the Orlando pre-draft camp. Louis Amundson, Carl Krauser, Morris Almond, JP Batista, CJ Watson, Viktor Keirou and others impress. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-First-Impressions,-Day-One-1329/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-First-Impressions,-Day-One-1329/ Tue, 06 Jun 2006 20:01:10 -0400 The latest truth and rumors from around the world of the NBA draft.Cedric Simmons hires Andy Miller and Justin Zanik as his agents, an early look at nearly half the Orlando pre-draft camp invite list, Brandon Roy works out for the LA Lakers, Europeans begin to pull out of the draft, and much more. Orlando Pre-Draft Invite List Updated, 9:21 PM EST /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites,-Simmons-Gone-1316/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Invites,-Simmons-Gone-1316/ Mon, 29 May 2006 04:37:01 -0400 The lottery is in the books, the playoffs are winding down, and the draft is quickly becoming the main topic on the minds of fans and NBA personnel everywhere. Considering how well this part of the site went last year, especially when you look back at the final results, DraftExpress is again going to extend an offer to the most knowledgeable fans for every NBA team to write what THEY think their team needs and give them a chance to make their voices heard. /article/DraftExpress-Team-Needs-Section-1311/ /article/DraftExpress-Team-Needs-Section-1311/ Thu, 25 May 2006 03:01:45 -0400 With the order of one of the most wide open drafts in recent memory now being set in stone, things will truly start warming up in terms of workouts, jockeying for position, and smokescreens. With the help of our contacts around the league, DraftExpress takes an early look at the top ten teams drafting in the lottery to analyze whom might be looking at who. /article/Post-Lottery-Analysis-the-Implications-1310/ /article/Post-Lottery-Analysis-the-Implications-1310/ Wed, 24 May 2006 03:16:46 -0400 As the NBA draft approaches, players of all stripes will be preparing in their own ways for the night of their lives, for better or for worse. Some of the big-name school kids will walk away disappointed, while some of the small school talents will have the casual NBA fan scratching his head.One of those players you may not know, but who the NBA scouts are very familiar with, is La Salle forward Steven Smith, who tested the waters in 2005, and who now approaches the process as a draft veteran, and as a player clearly hungry and driven to make it work. /article/Talking-NBA-draft-with-La-Salle-s-Steven-Smith-1307/ /article/Talking-NBA-draft-with-La-Salle-s-Steven-Smith-1307/ Mon, 22 May 2006 13:50:14 -0400 DraftExpress collects the latest juice from around the NBA Draft world. Marcus Williams making his case to be drafted in the mid-high lottery. Leon Powe and Louis Amundson battle it out. J.J. Redick and Brandon Roy don't. Shakur, Douby hiring an agent? Orlando invites begin to go out. /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts,-Orlando-Invites-1300/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-Private-Workouts,-Orlando-Invites-1300/ Sun, 14 May 2006 02:55:10 -0400 The NBA Pre-Draft camp (traditionally held in Chicago, this year outside of Orlando) is the only official NBA Pre-Draft camp open to NCAA seniors, underclassmen and International players. It will be conducted this year from June 6th-10th at Disney?s Wide World of Sports Complex. To give fans an idea of what to expect at the Pre-Draft camp next month, DraftExpress will provide an in-depth analysis of last year?s roster and ?physical only invites? and attempt to project which players should or will be invited this year. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview--Part-Two--Suggested-Rosters-1297/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-Preview--Part-Two--Suggested-Rosters-1297/ Tue, 09 May 2006 21:50:49 -0400 DraftExpress digs deeper into the many new rules and changes affecting the NBA pre-draft camp this year. We explore the topic of moving the venue of the camp to Orlando, getting and keeping GMs in their seats, and conducting public workouts for top prospects in between sessions. Also discussed are the new rules in regards to the age-limit, the testing the waters process, paying for NBA workouts, the pull-out deadline, and more. /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-More-Relevant-Than-Ever--Part-1--1293/ /article/Orlando-Pre-Draft-Camp-More-Relevant-Than-Ever--Part-1--1293/ Sat, 06 May 2006 23:58:21 -0400 An overview of the year's first pre-draft camp, including the handing out of awards and an analysis of the tournament's draft implications. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-1262/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-1262/ Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:47:12 -0400 The fourth and final day of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament provided three back to back to back exciting games filled with intriguing matchups and interesting performances from potential NBA draft picks. Jose Juan Barea shattered the all-time record for assists in a single game with 18 assists and one lone turnover in the first and best game of the day. Steve Novak had a terrific game shooting the ball from the perimeter with 7 threes and 25 total points. Solomon Jones led his team to victory and the championship in the final game. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four-1257/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Four-1257/ Sun, 09 Apr 2006 04:26:05 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances seen at day three of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Sean Dockery continues to show NBA scouts what Duke fans missed out on over the past four years. Daniel Horton shows that he's a worthy draft prospect, and CJ Watson for the second time this season leads a group of overachievers much farther than anyone would have thought with his outstanding play. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1256/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Three-1256/ Sat, 08 Apr 2006 04:33:51 -0400 A look at yesterdays matchup between Sean Dockery and Tim Smith with an analysis of their play and a look at its possible meaning within the context of talent evaluation on a larger scale. /article/Style-vs.-Substance-Lessons-learned-at-Portsmouth-1254/ /article/Style-vs.-Substance-Lessons-learned-at-Portsmouth-1254/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:30:09 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances from day two of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.Jose Juan Barea and Bobby Jones again helped their cause, and joining them are Justin Williams, Sean Dockery and Daniel Horton. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1253/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-Two-1253/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:01:00 -0400 A breakdown of the best and worst performances from day one of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Bobby Jones and Jose Juan Barea were the two most impressive players today. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1252/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Day-One-1252/ Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:04:58 -0400 The official rosters of the 2006 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, straight from the hands of the committee and exclusively on DraftExpress. The biggest and possibly the most surprising names on the official Portsmouth Invitational Tournament rosters are Terrell Everett and Taj Gray of Oklahoma. Other potential first round candidates on the official rosters include: James Augustine (Illinois), Yemi Nicholson (Denver), Solomon Jones (South Florida), Justin Williams (Wyoming), James White (Cincinnati) and NCAA 3-point champion Steve Novak (Marquette) among others. This is widely considered to be the strongest list of seniors at Portsmouth in the last 5-10 years. /article/Official-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1248/ /article/Official-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Rosters-1248/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:28:50 -0500 For anyone reading these words right now, this is most likely your favorite time of year. The college game enthusiast has the NCAA tournament to look forward to, the gambler has their standard office pool, and the NBA fanatic is eagerly tracking every big game from the designated prospects they dream about watching on their favorite team.While it is easy to get caught up in the fever of big game players making big-time shots, the true basketball connoisseur must try with all due diligence to separate themselves from the hype of it all and use their analytical mind to separate out who truly constitute the good, the bad, and the ugly. /article/Draft-Etiquette-Surviving-the-Madness-of-March-1229/ /article/Draft-Etiquette-Surviving-the-Madness-of-March-1229/ Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:12:45 -0500 The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is one of only two NBA pre-draft camps, traditionally held in the weekend following the NCAA final four in Portsmouth, Virginia. The organizers attempt to assemble the 64 best NCAA senior draft prospects in the country for an 8 team, 11 game tournament held over a four day period. The 54th edition of the tournament will be conducted this year from April 5th to April 8th. This is not the official list made by the committee, but rather our own personal suggestions and observations of who will or should be invited, made in conjunction with a large number of people who will have a say one way or another in who gets invited and/or attends, including NBA General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Player personnel directors, Scouts, NCAA coaches, NCAA players, NBA agents who will likely be representing some of these players, as well as others. /article/Suggested-Rosters-for-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-1212/ /article/Suggested-Rosters-for-2006-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-1212/ Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:25:46 -0500 For the second straight year, the Nike Hoop Summit will be conducted at the same exact time as the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. DraftExpress explores the implications of the Nike Hoop Summit being conducted on the same weekend as the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-collides-with-Portsmouth%85again-1185/ /article/Nike-Hoop-Summit-collides-with-Portsmouth%85again-1185/ Sun, 05 Feb 2006 04:55:09 -0500 Laird Doman and Damion Tolman complete their Rocky Mountain Revue coverage from Salt Lake City with Day 6, featuring some of the best games and performances seen all week, including Salim Stoudamire lighting up the Bobcats for 39 points and RMR MVP Sean May going off for yet another strong double-double. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-6--Final-Day--1060/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-6--Final-Day--1060/ Tue, 26 Jul 2005 01:42:02 -0400 The Summer Pro League held in Long Beach attracted crowds of record numbers. Attendance was off-the-chart with many fans being turned down entrance for the first three Laker games. DraftExpress' latest addition, Mike Garcia, breaks down what he saw from 30 of the most intriguing players at the Summer Pro League in Long Beach over the last two weeks. Jim Hlavac contributes more photographs from the event. /article/Long-Beach-Summer-Pro-League-Recap-1059/ /article/Long-Beach-Summer-Pro-League-Recap-1059/ Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:00:19 -0400 Laird Doman and Damien Tolman recap day five of the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City, including an outstanding performance by Raymond Felton in front of former UNC coach Roy Williams. Bernard Robinson, Mateen Cleaves and Josh Powell also had standout games. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-5-1057/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-5-1057/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 05:28:07 -0400 Laird Doman and Damien Tolman recap day four of the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City. Sean May had another extremely productive day with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Boris Diaw and Deron Williams both had breakout games with 15 and 19 points respectively. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-4-1056/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-4-1056/ Thu, 21 Jul 2005 05:41:23 -0400 After a grueling 10 day tour of wall-to-wall basketball. Eric Weiss has put together his All-Vegas teams. Rookies, undrafted free agents and other players who did not play much last year are the focal point of this roundup, to give you an idea of who might actually have a chance at translating their summer league success to a contract, a starting job or increased minutes next year. /article/All-Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Team-1055/ /article/All-Las-Vegas-Summer-League-Team-1055/ Wed, 20 Jul 2005 03:10:55 -0400 Laird Doman and Damien Tolman recap another full day of Summer League action in Salt Lake City from the Rocky Mountin Revue. In day three it was Raymond Felton who finally managed to put things together and have a real impact on the game. Matt Carroll and Britton Johnson also continued to impress. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-3-1054/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-3-1054/ Wed, 20 Jul 2005 02:29:18 -0400 The Minnesota Summer League came to a close Tuesday afternoon, after five days of action. While some of the no-shows were a bit disappointing, there were quite a few exciting moments. Nate Robinson shocked the crowd with a dunk that is sure to be remembered for years, Ron Artest returned to the court for the first time since his infamous run in with the crowd, and we got a chance to evaluate Andrew Bogut. This is the final recap - it includes summary evaluations, as well as statistical leaders and an all-tournament team. /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Final-Recap-1053/ /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Final-Recap-1053/ Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:32:03 -0400 Laird Doman continues his coverage of the Rocky Mountain Review by breaking down the three games played on day two in Salt Lake City. The Spurs beat the Sonics 74-72, Atlanta toppled Dallas 88-76 and Utah edged Charlotte 73-69. Britton Johnson, Kris Humphries and Sean May were the best players at the Review today. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-2-1052/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-2-1052/ Tue, 19 Jul 2005 03:59:28 -0400 As even more players pulled out of competition, a major storyline still managed to emerge on Monday afternoon. After a first half in which he was thoroughly outplayed by David Harrison, Andrew Bogut got into an altercation with the little-used John Edwards and was ejected. In other news, everyone in attendance is trying to figure out how in the world Lonny Baxter slipped overseas last season and couldn't even get off the bench...A link to a video of Nate Robinson's unbelievable put-back jam for the Knicks is included, courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves. /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Day-4-1051/ /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Day-4-1051/ Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:23:30 -0400 Laird Doman will be covering the Rocky Mountain Revue all week long from Salt Lake City, with daily recaps of the scores and best players seen here starting on Monday. In day one Charlotte defeated Seattle 82-65 and Utah beat Atlanta 80-72. Josh Childress, Kris Humphries and Matt Carroll were the most impressive players seen in day one. /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-1-1050/ /article/Rocky-Mountain-Revue,--Day-1-1050/ Mon, 18 Jul 2005 04:56:57 -0400 The Houston Rockets took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the final game of the day. The officials made sure the pace was slow, but the game actually ended up being quite competitive. John Lucas led a balanced Minnesota effort, but Dwayne Jones and the Timberwolf frontcourt simply couldn?t control Lonny Baxter in the second half. /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Houston-vs-Minnesota-1049/ /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Houston-vs-Minnesota-1049/ Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:55:15 -0400 There is a break in the action at the Target Center, after two early afternoon games. Andrew Bogut has bounced back a bit since his somewhat humble debut, but the big story here is the in-air acrobatics of Nate Robinson. This is a rundown of the major events that have taken place thus far. Check back later tonight for a rundown of the final game of the day, which features an injury-plagued Minnesota squad going up against Luther Head and the Houston Rockets. /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Mid-Day-Update-1048/ /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Mid-Day-Update-1048/ Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:58:13 -0400 DraftExpress scout Richard Walker was in attendance in Long Beach, California at many of the games in the first half of the Summer Pro League (SPL). He is here to share his thoughts on some of the top prospects from all of the NBA teams present here. /article/Summer-Pro-League--The-First-Half-1047/ /article/Summer-Pro-League--The-First-Half-1047/ Sat, 16 Jul 2005 01:42:57 -0400 The Minnesota Summer League kicked off Friday afternoon, with all six teams playing games. The initial contest pitted Indiana and Ron Artest against Houston and Luther Head. Next up was New York and their three first round draft picks against a watered down Toronto team. The headline event featured number one pick Andrew Bogut and Milwaukee against the hometown Minnesota Timberwolves. You might be surprised at who did the dominating in the final game. /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Day-One-1046/ /article/Minnesota-Summer-League-Day-One-1046/ Sat, 16 Jul 2005 01:17:21 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you Day Ten of the Vegas Summer League, including live scores and recaps all day long from the gym.Last Update: 8:00 (PST) Final Score: Los Angeles Clippers 94 Denver Nuggets 78. Kaman playing extremely well in the 2nd half, Hodge and Kleiza shouldering the offensive load for Denver as usual. Final Score: Sacramento Kings 83 Dallas Mavericks 76. Kevin Martin lighting up the perimeter once again for the Kings with 21 points, Josh Powell working down low on his way to yet another impressive double double. Final Score: Cleveland 58- Portland 54. No one looked good in by far the worst game we've seen so far in Vegas. Travis Outlaw scored 16 points on 4-16 shooting. Both teams combined to shoot 31% from the field. Final Score: Detroit Pistons 73 Boston Celtics 69. Maxiell dominating the Celtics front court. Tony Allen answered with 29 points himself. Alex Acker had yet another outstanding game. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Ten-1045/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Ten-1045/ Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:00:20 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live coverage of the Vegas Summer League all day long, including live scores and the top performers from each team. Last Update: 9:03 (PST) Final Score: Denver Nuggets 87 Phoenix Suns 79. Stevie Graham and Ron Slay the two best players for the Suns, Linas Kleiza shouldering the offensive load for the Nuggets. Final Score: Boston Celtics 108 Golden State Warriors 89. Andris Biedrins with a monster first half on his way to 17 points and 10 rebounds, Tony Allen with 23 and Ryan Gomes with 15 were the best players for the Celtics. Detroit 87- New Orleans 73. Chris Paul showing a complete floor game for the Hornets, Alex Acker matching him step for step and even scoring better for the Pistons. Portland 90 Washington 78. Telfair playing wonderful again with 27 points and ~12 assists, Andray Blatche having his best game of the SL so far with 11 points. Henry Domercant kept the Wiz in the game with 19 points, mostly in the 2nd half /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Nine-1043/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Nine-1043/ Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:28:29 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live recaps of the Vegas Summer League straight from the gym as it's happening, including scores every half and the top performers on each team. Last Update 7:57 (PST) Final Score: Cleveland 79 Portland 74. Telfair and Outlaw the best players for Portland with 40 points between them. Luke Jackson seems to be back, stroking the ball very well, but Blake Stepp was the man for the Cavs. Final Score: Clippers 74 - Kings 68. Chris Kaman dominating inside offensively once again with 28+16. Garcia had his best game of the summer league with 23 points and 4 assists.Final Score: Orlando Magic 73 - Washington Wizards 65. Diener and especially Roger Mason lighting it up for Orlando, Hiram Fuller with a double double for the Wizards. Final Score: New York Knicks 79- Chicago Bulls 77. Channing Frye breaks out with 14 points, 7 rebounds in 18 minutes, Mario Austin and Eddie Basden the two best players once again for the Bulls. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Eight-1042/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Eight-1042/ Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:52:46 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live coverage of the Vegas Summer League all day long from the gym, including scores every half and the top performers from every team.Last Update: 9:00 (PST) Final Score: Orlando 74- Dallas 76. Dwight Howard dominating on both ends with 13 points and 7 rebounds at the half. Marquis Daniels scores 12 points on 5-15 shooting. Final Score: Chicago 84- Denver 79. Linas Kleiza led the Nuggets and played extremely well, a balanced attack from Chicago led by Eddie Basden. Final Score: New Orleans Hornets 84 New Jersey Nets 67. J.R Smith had a fantastic game with one of the best first half performances we've seen so far, Sam Clancy taking the Nets on his back with 20 points+. Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 71 Boston Celtics 65. Ryan Gomes the best player for Boston for the second straight game, Blake Stepp led the Cavs to the win. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Seven-1041/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Seven-1041/ Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:01:53 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live coverage all day long from the Vegas Summer League, including the scores and top performers. Included today in our final edit is a mini version of "word on the street" from the gym in Vegas. Last Update 9:57 (PST): Final Score: New York 86 New Jersey 74. Antoine Wright lighting it up with 20+ points. David Lee leading the Knicks along with Nate Robinson. Final Score: Detroit Pistons 73- Los Angeles Clippers 69. Maxiell the best player on the Pistons once again with 20 points or so, Kaman also added a good 20 points or so. Final Score: Boston Celtics 82 Phoenix Suns 53. Justin Reed and Ryan Gomes the best players for Boston with 17 and 14 respectively, Gomes added 11 rebounds. The Suns looking horrible mostly because of the poor and confined play of Barbosa.Final Score: Washington Wizards 88- Golden State Warriors 79. Monta Ellis led the Warriors with a great game on both ends of the floor, finishing with 19 points. Gerald Fitch and Donell Taylor led the Wizards with excellent games between them, with 18 and 15 respectively. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Six-1040/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Six-1040/ Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:15:13 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live coverage of the Vegas Summer League all day long as it unfolds, including scores and the top performers from each game. Last Update: 10:09 PM (PST). Final Score: Chicago 72- Sacramento 71. Kevin Martin killing it from the perimeter once again with 28 points on 9-12 shooting. Eddie Basden looking like a lock to make the Bulls with 18 points, the game winning free throws and some awesome defense on Garcia. Final Score: Dallas 82 Portland 60. Telfair injured, Josh Powell with a double double. Final Score: Cleveland 78- Denver 56. Luke Jackson was the best player on the floor today with a good 15 points and 10 assists. Denver was absolutely awful, with Julius Hodge stinking it up the most probably. Final Score: Orlando 75-New Orleans 71. JR Smith showing ALL of the good and the bad of his game in the absence of Chris Paul, Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard collaborate for around 35 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists in the Magic win. Check out the semi-accurate boxscores at VegasSummerLeague.com /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Five-1039/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Five-1039/ Sun, 10 Jul 2005 16:57:26 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss are at the Vegas Summer League and will be bringing you live updates throughout the day on the scores and best players seen here so far. Last Update: 9:51 (PST): Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 82 Golden State Warriors 61. Chris Taft doing his job inside for the Warriors, Luke Jackson catching fire from outside for the Cavs.Final Score: New York Knicks- 80 Washington Wizards 71. Nate Robinson is putting on an incredible show for the fans, scoring around 20 with 5 assists. Gerald Fitch kept the Wizards in the game with a good 20 points, most of them in the 2nd half.Final Score- Suns 74-Clippers 68. Livingston not playing, Kaman working underneath the basket for a good 20+10. Balanced attack from the Suns led by Barbosa who put up a good 25 points if not more. Final Score: Denver Nuggets 92- Detroit Pistons 75. Acker and Maxiell once again putting on a show for the Pistons, Maxiell with 25 or so and Acker with about 20. Hodge and Kleiza contributing for Denver. Hodge with 17 or so and Kleiza with about 14. Final Score: Sacramento 71- New Jersey 60. Kevin Martin the best player for Sacramento and in the game with 21 points. Antoine Wright had a halfway decent game for the Nets with 12 points on terrible shooting. Melvin Sanders leads the Nets with 16.Check out the boxscores at VegasSummerLeague.com /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Four-1037/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Four-1037/ Sat, 09 Jul 2005 15:49:06 -0400 Jonathan Givony and Eric Weiss bring you live coverage of day three as it happens from the gym in Las Vegas. Last update (10:30 PM). Final Score: Hornets 86- Wizards 84. Blatche putting on a show for the Wizards in the 1st half, JR Smith scoring in bundles on a lot of shots to bring the Hornets back from a huge deficit. Donell Taylor hit the game winning shot and JR Smith blew his fuse as he thought he was fouled at the end. We are done for the day. See you tomorrow and please help us spread the word. Final Score: Orlando Magic 89- Chicago Bulls 85. Dwight Howard absolutely crushed this game with his work around the basket. Eddie Basden helped the Bulls put up a fight. Final Score: Phoenix 70- Detroit 64. Barbosa led Phoenix with 19 points, 16 points for Alex Acker and Jason Maxiell to lead Detroit. Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks. Boston beats Dallas 77-73. Leading scorer for Dallas was Michael Harris and Marquis Daniels with 13 points each. 13 points, 6 rebounds 4 assists for Justin Reed. Portland Trailblazers vs. Golden State Warriors. Final Score: Portland 90- Golden State 74. Telfair 23 points, 10 assists. Diogu 16 points, 8 rebounds. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Three-1036/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Day-Three-1036/ Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:19:05 -0400 DraftExpress Columnists Eric Weiss and Jonathan Givony were present for most of the games played at the Reebok Las Vegas Summer League on day one and day two, and would like to share some of their thoughts from some of the more interesting players seen here. /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Days-One-and-Two-1035/ /article/Vegas-Summer-League-Recap,-Days-One-and-Two-1035/ Fri, 08 Jul 2005 15:26:43 -0400 Say hello to your NBA Summer League headquarters. DraftExpress will have two representatives at the premier NBA Summer League this year, the Reebok Vegas Summer League, featuring 16 NBA teams. We'll be bringing you daily updates of all the 1st round, 2nd round and undrafted players from this year's draft, along with an in-depth look at drafted and undrafted players from past years who are trying to make or stay in the league right now. DraftExpress will also be represented at the SPL in Long Beach and the Minnesota Summer League in Minneapolis. Please help us spread the word. European teams looking for scouting help and Media looking for stringers or quotes on local players, please get in touch. /article/NBA-Summer-Leagues-at-DraftExpress.com-1033/ /article/NBA-Summer-Leagues-at-DraftExpress.com-1033/ Mon, 04 Jul 2005 15:52:04 -0400 DraftExpress columnist Eric Weiss looks at the rosters of the Charlotte Bobcats, New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors to help them decide who they should pick in this draft in order to make a push for the playoffs. /article/3-to-Tango-Teams-whose-picks-will-help-them-push-for-the-playoffs-1017/ /article/3-to-Tango-Teams-whose-picks-will-help-them-push-for-the-playoffs-1017/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:52:24 -0400 DraftExpress scout Jonathan Watters gives his personal take on the 2005 Chicago Pre-Draft Camp, telling us what we knew about the prospects on hand, what we learned, and how this affects the draft. /article/Jonathan-Watters--Pre-Draft-Camp-Recap-1006/ /article/Jonathan-Watters--Pre-Draft-Camp-Recap-1006/ Thu, 16 Jun 2005 01:33:28 -0400 Two DraftExpress scouts were present at Media Day at the Chicago Pre-Draft camp last week to talk with ten of the top prospects in this draft. This is what they had to say. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Media-Day-1005/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Media-Day-1005/ Wed, 15 Jun 2005 02:12:03 -0400 Heights are among the most ballyhooed of NBA statistics and often the most misleading. Take Tim Duncan, who was elevated to 7? feet by the Spurs to promote the fabled ?twin towers? theme (after David Robinson retired, Tim miraculously shrunk an inch and is now listed at 6?11). In the new millennium, we?ve had the liberty of getting pinpoint measurements every June from the Chicago Pre-Draft Camp, but even these can be misread. In short, height is almost meaningless- standing reach and wingspan are far more important when calculating a prospect?s ?true size?. /article/Gauging-Stock-after-the-Chicago-Measurements-1004/ /article/Gauging-Stock-after-the-Chicago-Measurements-1004/ Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:43:27 -0400 The NBA released the Official Pre-Draft measurements list and there are some shocking figures on it. Channing Frye came out at only 6-10 in shoes, McCants is a legit 6-4, Chris Paul is 6-1, Charlie Villanueva lost an inch and a half and much more. /article/Official-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Measurements-1001/ /article/Official-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Measurements-1001/ Mon, 13 Jun 2005 13:48:37 -0400 The fourth and final day of the Chicago Pre-Draft Camp was once again a bit of a snoozer this year. During the lunch break, the DraftExpress crew was invited to a workout with the Graham brothers. The Moody Bible gym was quiet, tired and had very little atmosphere today. There was still some talent to be found, though, we just had to look a little harder for it this time. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Four-1000/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Four-1000/ Mon, 13 Jun 2005 04:24:19 -0400 Day three of the Chicago Pre-Draft camp was the most interesting yet. A number of excellent games and fascinating private workouts with top prospects were held. Luther Head established himself as a legit first round prospect and a number of other players bounced back strong to put themselves right in the mix. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-203/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Three-203/ Sun, 12 Jun 2005 16:11:37 -0400 Day two of the Chicago Pre-Draft saw three games kick off the competitive action, after a few hours in the morning of drills. Certain players began to establish themselves as standouts in this day. DraftExpress is here to bring you all the action. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Two-202/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-Two-202/ Sun, 12 Jun 2005 16:11:37 -0400 The Chicago Pre-Draft camp kicked off Tuesday, June 7th and DraftExpress had three representatives in the gym to cover all the action for you. On the first day, the players went through drills and competitive five on five half court scrimmages. DraftExpress brings you some initial thoughts on the prospects in attendance. /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-One-201/ /article/Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp,-Day-One-201/ Sun, 12 Jun 2005 15:56:36 -0400 The official list of the 2005 NBA Pre-Draft Camp participants, as provided to us by the NBA. This list includes those participating in the camp, and a list of players who will only be present for physicals. /article/2005-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Participants-198/ /article/2005-NBA-Pre-Draft-Camp-Participants-198/ Tue, 07 Jun 2005 11:14:59 -0400 users present the team needs of the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. The opinions expressed here are the strictly that of the writers at not . /article/Team-Needs-Southeast-Division-190/ /article/Team-Needs-Southeast-Division-190/ Tue, 31 May 2005 00:40:57 -0400 The first edition of our â??Word on the Street' column focuses in on the upcoming Chicago Pre-Draft camp at Moody Bible, including the typical thoughts and concerns that go into building the roster for it, but also looking at a new and extremely intriguing twist that the NBA is implementing this year that could completely change the face of the camp. /article/Word-on-the-Street-the-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-187/ /article/Word-on-the-Street-the-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-187/ Fri, 27 May 2005 01:30:08 -0400 users present the team needs of the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Hornets and Dallas Mavericks. The opinions expressed here are strictly of the writers and not . /article/Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-185/ /article/Team-Needs-Southwest-Division-185/ Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:53 -0400 users present the team needs of the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets and Boston Celtics. The opinions expressed here are strictly of the writers and not . /article/Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-182/ /article/Team-Needs-Atlantic-Division-182/ Mon, 23 May 2005 02:37:03 -0400 Users present the team needs of the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. The opinons expressed here are strictly of the writers and not . /article/Team-Needs-Central-Division-176/ /article/Team-Needs-Central-Division-176/ Thu, 19 May 2005 04:27:54 -0400 The NBA regular season is just about over, and the draft is quickly becoming one of the main topics on the minds of fans and NBA personnel everywhere. Considering how well this part of the site went last year, especially when you look back at the final results, is again going to extend an offer to the most knowledgeable fans out there for every NBA team to write what THEY think their team needs and give them a chance to make their voices heard. /article/DraftExpress--Team-Needs-Section-157/ /article/DraftExpress--Team-Needs-Section-157/ Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:59:45 -0400 Some final thoughts on the Portsmouth Invitational tournament, who helped themselves and who didn't, and who we think might get an invitation to Chicago from this group of players. Some of the players have been discussed extensively in the recaps, so take a look back at those if you want more info on the players that really stood out on certain days. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-155/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Final-Recap-155/ Tue, 12 Apr 2005 03:36:04 -0400 The last day of PIT was definitely the best one of them all. The basketball played today was top notch, everyone was in good spirits, and some of the prospects really put on a show. Will Conroy tied PIT's all-time record for assists, Ivan McFarlin did his best Reggie Evans impersonation, a couple of new guys showed some sparks, and Chuck Hayes came away with the MVP award. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-four-153/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-four-153/ Sun, 10 Apr 2005 04:29:55 -0400 Another day of basketball at PIT. Many GM's and scouts bailed on the tournament today in favor of the Nike Hoop Summit in Memphis, but they might end up kicking themselves for missing out on one particular prospect that is really starting to seperate himself. Mindaugas Katelynas is starting to draw comparisons to a young Andrei Kirilenko with the way he's been playing so far, Jared Homan solidified himself as a legit NBA body, and Jawad Williams came back to life to earn his team another look in tomorrow's final day. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Three-150/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Three-150/ Sat, 09 Apr 2005 06:45:52 -0400 A full day of basketball at Portsmouth, and lots to report about. Will UNC produce SIX NBA draft picks from this year's roster? Jackie Manuel might have something to say about that...Jason Maxiell dominates once again, some new prospects emerge, lots of interviews and the daily "Dajuan Wagner award" is handed out. /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Two-148/ /article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament,-Day-Two-148/ Fri, 08 Apr 2005 05:57:14 -0400 Two games were played today at the first day of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Some of the players were somewhat nervous at first, but there were still a couple that managed to stand out. Expect a full recap tomorrow, but I did not want to keep you guys hanging in the meantime. /article/Quick-Update-from-the-Portsmouth-Invitational--Day-One--147/ /article/Quick-Update-from-the-Portsmouth-Invitational--Day-One--147/ Thu, 07 Apr 2005 04:51:09 -0400 This week I got to check out the last couple of days of the Orlando Pepsi Pro Summer League, I thought I would share my thoughts with whoever is left out there reading. Here are some observations. Keep in mind that it's just summer league we are talking about here. As a Milwaukee Bucks scout that was sitting next to me wisely said: Try not to read too much into the games here, just always remember that Tim Duncan played pretty poorly in his first summer league.Anyway, here are some thoughts about players that stood out for good or for bad in one way or another. /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Observations-59/ /article/Orlando-Summer-League-Observations-59/ Tue, 13 Jul 2004 01:00:01 -0400 's Jonathan Givony is in Chicago this week to give you the lowdown on what's happening in Chicago. /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3-23/ /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-3-23/ Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400 's Jonathan Givony is in Chicago this week to give you the lowdown on what's happening in Chicago. /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-4-24/ /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-4-24/ Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400 's Jonathan Givony is in Chicago this week to give you the lowdown on what's happening in Chicago. /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-2-22/ /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-2-22/ Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400 's Jonathan Givony is in Chicago this week to give you the lowdown on what's happening in Chicago. /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-1-21/ /article/2004-Chicago-Pre-Draft-Camp-Day-1-21/ Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400 This year's edition of the Euro Big Man Camp took place in the La Ghirada Sporting Complex in Treviso. The camp brought together some of the most promising young big men in Europe from ages 16-24 for a three day training session with some of the best coaches in the world. Every single NBA team was represented, and many of the sessions were taught by NBA personnel like Nuggets GM Kiki Vanderweghe, Dallas VP of Basketball Operations Donnie Nelson, and former Cleveland and San Antonio player Danny Ferry, among others. Scouts and GMs were on hand along with DraftExpress to watch these young big men show their skills and to analyze their NBA potential. /article/2004-Reebok-Euro-Big-Man-Camp-57/ /article/2004-Reebok-Euro-Big-Man-Camp-57/ Thu, 03 Jun 2004 01:00:01 -0400