Archive - Jun 2008
June 22nd
Risk and Reward
As the draft approaches, many fans (and presumably general managers) may be asking themselves a basic question: What’s better, a safe and solid pick or a high risk but high reward pick?[img_assist|nid=1143|title=Andrew Bynum|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=300|height=428]
Beasley has the goods that can elevate Heat to shot at greatness
For the Bulls to grow better, it all has to start with Rose
NBA draft likely to finally separate twins Brook and Robin Lopez
Burlison: Big men making the big jump
Sizing up the crop of centers for Thursday's NBA draft
State of the Cap: Philadelphia 76ers
By Josh Redetzke
6/22/08
2008/09 Philadelphia 76ers Payroll: $34.6 million
2008/09 Estimated Salary Cap: $58 million
Roughly $23.4 million under cap
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June 20th
2008 NBA Draft Early Entry: Withdrawals
Withdrawals:
A.J. Abrams Texas
Josh Akognon Cal State Fullerton
Antonio Anderson Memphis
Derek Bailey Providence Christian Academy (SC)
Jason Bennett Tallahassee CC (FL)
Chase Budinger Arizona
Derrick Caracter Louisville
DeMarre Carroll Missouri
Charles Carter Oklahoma Baptist
Josh Carter Texas A&M
Lee Cummard Brigham Young
Robert Dozier Memphis
Wayne Ellington North Carolina
Alonzo Gee Alabama
June 19th
Evaluating the 2008 Draft Class
With the 2008 NBA Draft a week away, it’s hard for fans to avoid wondering how this draft class might turn out. How will it compare to other drafts? Strengths? Weaknesses? Let’s break it down.
Big Men (4s and 5s):
Everyone knows about Michael Beasley. Coming off a dominant freshman season, Beasley is the only can’t-miss frontcourt prospect in the draft. After him, this is one of the better drafts for big men in recent memory, especially centers.
