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NBA Draft Lottery Results, Cavs Strike Gold While Pelicans Pick 6th

Scott Prather — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:13:49 +0000

For the second time in 3 years, the Cleveland Cavaliers own the number one overall pick in the NBA draft. The results of the lottery consisted of...

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NBA Draft Winners And Losers

Scott Prather — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:32:48 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets were a clear winner on Thursday night, as was Kentucy Wildcat basketball. Having the first two players selected, as well as six players overall in the NBA Draft, big blue nation reminded the basketball world why they won the NCAA National Championship less than three months ago. There were a few losers as well. For starters....

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Hornets Officially Select Anthony Davis

Scott Prather — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:57:22 +0000

Even though the entire world has known for the last month, the New Orleans Hornets officially selected Anthony Davis out of Kentucky with the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft. Check out a video of the Hive going crazy when the announcement was made.

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Top 5 NBA Draft Mistakes

Scott Prather — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:37 +0000

When the New Orleans Hornets select Anthony Davis with the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft tonight, every analyst and prognosticator will praise the pick, calling it a "no brainer." And they'll be right. Drafting Davis is the opposite of a mistake. However, many teams have made huge NBA Draft mistakes in the past which have haunted their franchise since.

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Top 25 NBA Free Agents Of 2012

Scott Prather — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:34:00 +0000

Tomorrow night, the basketball world will be completely focused on the NBA Draft. However, 3 days later free agency begins. Whether than wait, let's get a headstart on NBA free agency by taking a look at the top 25 free agents. At number one...

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Potential Hornets Pick Sullinger Has Been Red Flagged

Scott Prather — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:10:49 +0000

Jared Sullinger worked out for the New Orleans Hornets on Monday morning, telling the media afterwards how good he felt and why he and Anthony Davis' game compliment one another. A few hours later, a report about Sullinger's health came out, claiming he has been red flagged by NBA doctors. It seems that Sullinger has issues with...

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Hornets Strike Gold, Win NBA Draft Lottery

Scott Prather — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:43:46 +0000

Hornets fans, get ready to "bow to the brow." The New Orleans Hornets won the NBA draft lottery Wednesday night, giving them the rights to select Kentucky big man Anthony Davis (along with Davis' unibrow). Monty Williams was smiling ear to ear when the Hornets envelope was opened last. In addition to the top overall pick, New Orleans also has...

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2012 NBA Mock Draft

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:05:18 +0000

The 2011 NBA Draft was just held last month, but let's go ahead and look toward next year.

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NBA Draft Results

Scott Prather — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:11:03 +0000

There were no big surprises in the NBA draft last night. As many mock drafts predicted, Duke guard Kyrie Irving went first overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Arizona PF Derrick Williams was the next selection, taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets, without a first round selection, used their lone draft pick in the second round on Kentucky Center Josh Harrellson, then traded him to the New York Knicks for cash considerations.

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Beyond The Mic: My Top 10 Busts In NBA History

Scott Prather — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:11:05 +0000

With the NBA draft taking place tonight, it's time to take a look at the biggest NBA draft busts of all-time. To qualify as a bust, a player must be a top 10 draft pick with big expectations, and never come close to reaching them.

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NBA Mock Draft

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:49:15 +0000

The 2011 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday evening.

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Airball! The Eight Worst Number Two Picks in NBA Draft History

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:39:17 +0000

While there have been great number one overall picks in the NBA Draft, there have been plenty of misses. For every David Robinson, there’s a Kwame Brown. And for every Shaquille O’Neal there’s a Michael Olowokandi.

But what about th

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Spurs Trying To Trade Tony Parker

Scott Prather — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:03:35 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs have talked to a number of lottery teams about trading their All-Star point guard Tony Parker in exchange for a high first-round draft pick. Earlier this Summer, Parker noted to French reporters that he thought the Spurs window of winning another NBA championship had closed.

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Top NBA Draft Prospects

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:57:23 +0000

The 2011 NBA Draft is scheduled for Thursday evening.

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NBA Draft Sleepers

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:10:06 +0000

Who are some sleepers in Thursday night’s NBA Draft? Former Providence Friar guard Marshon Brooks is considered a sleeper in this year’s NBA Draft Eric Yearian, of NDADraft.net, courtesy of foxsports.com lists some possible blue chippers that are flying under the radar screen.

Which Point Guard Should Get Drafted, After Kyries Irving?

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:05:33 +0000

Former Duke point guard Kyries Irving will definitely be the player player taken, at his position, and may be the first-overall selection, in this year's NBA Draft.

But who should be the second point guard selected...Connecticut's Kemba Walker, or Kentucky's Brandon Knight?

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Top Point Guards A Premium In NBA Draft

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:50:51 +0000

Point guards are at the top of most team's list for in next week's NBA Draft.

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Cavaliers Looking To Secure Top Two Picks In NBA Draft

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:30:21 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who already own the top pick in this year's NBA Draft, are currently looking to deal for the second pick, as well. Chris Broussard, of ESPN The Magazine, has the story, below.

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NBA Mock Draft

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:12:32 +0000

The 2011 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 23. To help get you ready, we have a mock draft, courtesy of walterfootball.com, below.

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Biggest NBA Busts

Scott Prather — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:10:34 +0000

The NBA draft is an inexact science. Sometimes you get a second round gem (Manu Ginobili). Other times, you can just be a failed lottery pick of the Clippers (Benoit Benjamin, Reggie Williams, Michael Olowokandi, Lamond Murray, Darius Miles, Chris Wilcox, Bo Kimble, Melvin Ely...just to name a few). Who are the biggest NBA busts of all-time?

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