All Things NBA

June 30, 2004

NBA free-agency derby near, but Sonics lack money for big names
The Seattle Times June 30 2004

Posted at 10:01 PM | Comments (0) | Seattle

In a trade of malcontents, Rockets are better off
MSNBC.com June 30 2004

Posted at 08:07 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Mobley made himself fan favorite
Houston Chronicle June 30 2004
To those who don't know better, Mobley might be considered a throw-in to the deal involving All-Star regulars Francis and McGrady.
But the numbers say Mobley is far from that. He has dented the Rockets' career charts, ranking second in 3-pointers made, seventh in steals, eighth in minutes and ninth in points.
This wouldn't be the first time Mobley, 30, has been underrated. The 6-4 guard was the 41st player taken in the 1998 NBA draft — a second-round pick from Rhode Island with no guarantees of a job.
Six years later, Mobley ranks fifth in his draft class with 7,448 points, trailing only Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki and Antawn Jamison.

Posted at 08:03 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Herskowitz: Francis departs, but not as failure
Houston Chronicle June 30 2004

Posted at 07:59 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Two-time scoring champ carries a little baggage
Houston Chronicle June 30 2004

Posted at 07:58 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Skita will get plenty of TV time
Rocky Mountain News June 30 2004

Posted at 07:27 PM | Comments (0) | Denver

Rockets muscle up; Magic will build around Francis
USATODAY.com June 30 2004

Posted at 07:19 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Houston a not-so perfect fit for T-Mac
Florida Today June 30 2004

Posted at 07:14 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Judicious spender must use creativity
Memphis Commercial Appeal June 30 2004

Posted at 06:58 PM | Comments (0) | Memphis

Okafor begins working out
The Charlotte Observer June 30 2004

Posted at 06:37 PM | Comments (0) | Charlotte

Tracy McGrady dazzled by welcome to Houston
CBS.Sportsline June 30 2004
"I'm looking forward to ending my career here in Houston," McGrady said. "Ya'll showing me this much love, I will be here -- trust me."

Posted at 06:36 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Sid Hartman: Monson thinks Stepp can help Wolves
Minneapolis Star Tribune June 30 2004

Posted at 06:26 PM | Comments (0) | Minnesota

Mourning Focusing on Life Away From Sports
Indianapolis star June 30 2004

Posted at 06:00 PM | Comments (0) | General NBA

Finley's take: Shaq talk a rumor
Dallas Fort Worth Star-Telegram June 30 2004

Posted at 05:51 PM | Comments (0) | Dallas

Suns' target list starts with Bryant
Arizona Republic June 30 2004

Posted at 05:40 PM | Comments (0) | Phoenix

Winter Joins Laker Exodus
The LA Times June 30 2004

Posted at 05:24 PM | Comments (0) | LA Lakers

Natural Selection
The LA Times June 30 2004

Posted at 05:23 PM | Comments (0) | LA Clippers

Woodson last of candidates
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 30 2004

Posted at 05:05 PM | Comments (0) | Atlanta

Rasheed is Pistons' priority
The Detroit News June 30 2004

Posted at 05:04 PM | Comments (0) | Detroit

Jazz have a shot at Okur
Deseret Morning News June 23 2004

Posted at 03:41 PM | Comments (0) | Utah

Blazers' picks eager to get started
The Oregonian June 20 2004

Posted at 03:36 PM | Comments (0) | Portland

Our New Trio Comments, June 30
NBA.com June 30 2004

Posted at 02:18 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Reed cites experience, relishes return to state
New Orleans Times-Picayune June 30 2004

Posted at 02:13 PM | Comments (0) | New Orleans

Manu about to test free agency
San Antonio Express-News June 30 2004

Posted at 02:02 PM | Comments (0) | San Antonio

Martin will become as free as team want him to be
Newark Star-Ledger June 30 2004

Posted at 02:01 PM | Comments (0) | New Jersey

Seattle must play the waiting game
Tacoma New Tribune June 30 2004

Posted at 01:59 PM | Comments (0) | Seattle

Kobe derailed himself,Lakers one year ago
MSNBC June 30 2004

Posted at 01:58 PM | Comments (0) | LA Lakers

June 29, 2004

Inside the NBA: Garnett is SI's Player of the Year
SI.com June 29 2004

Posted at 09:45 PM | Comments (0) | Minnesota

Mitchell named Raptors new head coach
Toronto Sun June 29 2004

Posted at 07:23 PM | Comments (0) | Toronto

The Tracy McGrady era is over in Orlando
Florida Today June 29 2004

Posted at 06:51 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Third stop the charm for wayward star McGrady?
CBS.SportsLine.com June 29 2004

Posted at 06:47 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Trade Analysis: T-Mac, Francis dealt in blockbuster
SI.com June 29, 2004 6:27PM

Posted at 06:40 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Magic Acquire Three-Time NBA All-Star Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato from Houston
NBA.com June 29 2004

Posted at 06:36 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

It's Official: Rockets Land McGrady
NBA.com June 29 2004

Posted at 06:16 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

It's final: Francis out; McGrady arrives in 7-player deal
Houston Chronicle June 29 2004

Posted at 06:11 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Francis, McGrady trade official
MSNBC June 29 2004

Posted at 06:10 PM | Comments (0) | Houston

Ready to prove critics wrong
Indianapolis star June 29 2004

Posted at 05:57 PM | Comments (0) | Indiana

Kings' draftees converge
Sacramento Bee June 29 2004

Posted at 05:44 PM | Comments (0) | Sacramento

Finally: Magic deal McGrady for Francis
MSNBC June 29 2004

Posted at 12:06 AM | Comments (0) | Houston

June 28, 2004

Fish: Hawks finally embrace Wilkins
SI.com June 28 2004

Posted at 09:41 PM | Comments (0) | Atlanta

Grant Hill: This is my last comeback
St. Paul Pioneer Press June 28 2004

Posted at 05:22 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Francis eyes get-together with Magic
Houston Chronicle June 28 2004

Posted at 06:52 AM | Comments (0) | Houston

June 27, 2004

Dampier files papers, will become free agent
Contra Costa Times June 27 2004

Posted at 07:09 PM | Comments (0) | Golden State

Content With Draft, Knicks Now Look at Free Agents
The New York Times June 27 2004

Posted at 06:53 PM | Comments (0) | New York

Okafor accepts Oly spot; Bobcats not thrilled

Team USA as of June 25:

Forward: Carmelo Anthony
Forward: Carlos Boozer
Forward/Center: Tim Duncan*
Guard: Allen Iverson*
Guard/Forward: LeBron James
Forward: Richard Jefferson*
Guard: Stephon Marbury
Forward: Shawn Marion
Forward: Lamar Odom
Center: Emeka Okafor
Forward/Center: Amare Stoudemire
Guard: Dwyane Wade
*Members of U.S. Olympic qualifying team

Posted at 11:17 AM | Comments (0) | Team USA

June 25, 2004

Newest Bulls ready to go
Chicago Tribune June 25 2004

Posted at 06:44 PM | Comments (0) | Chicago

Orlando opts for Howard over Okafor, trades for Nelson
Florida Today June 25 2004

Posted at 06:38 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Magic trade involving McGrady a step closer
Florida Today June 25 2004

Posted at 06:37 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

Deng, Araujo lead new global crop of NBA talent
Yahoo! Sports June 25 2004

Posted at 02:16 PM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

Jack McCallum: NBA Draft winners and losers
SI.com June 25 2004

Posted at 02:16 PM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

Nets pondering trading away Kidd
New York Daily June 25 2004

Posted at 02:11 PM | Comments (0) | New Jersey

Bobcats get Okafor, man of their dreams
The Charlotte Observer June 25 2004

Posted at 01:55 PM | Comments (0) | Charlotte

Magic cast lot with Howard at No. 1
USATODAY.com June 25 2004

Posted at 01:54 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

When it comes to Nelson, NBA short-sighted
MSNBC June 25 2004

Posted at 01:38 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

June 24, 2004

Bulls add No. 7 pick to the mix
Chicago Tribune June 24 2004

Posted at 01:42 PM | Comments (0) | Chicago

ESPN.com's final mock draft
ESPN.com June 24 2004

Posted at 12:49 AM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

NBA.com: Draft 2004
NBA.com June 24 2004

Posted at 12:34 AM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

Suns trade first round pick
Arizona Republic June 24 2004
The Suns agreed today to send their No. 7 pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Chicago, apparently cutting off Tracy McGrady trade talks with Orlando.

Posted at 12:23 AM | Comments (0) | Phoenix

USATODAY.com Mock Drafts
USATODAY.com June 24 2004

Posted at 12:19 AM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

CBS.SportsLine.com NBA Mock Draft
CBS.SportsLine.com June 24 2004

Posted at 12:18 AM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

Fisher Becomes the Latest Laker in Play
The LA Times June 24 2004

Posted at 12:18 AM | Comments (0) | LA Lakers

Wizards, Mavericks Agree on Trade
Washington Post June 24 2004

Posted at 12:10 AM | Comments (0) | Washington

Diesel Driven? Mavs' trade Jamison to Wiz for Stackhouse and #5 Draft Pick
The Dallas Morning News June 24 2004

Posted at 12:09 AM | Comments (0) | Dallas

Chris Monter's mock NBA Draft
SI.com June 24 2004

Posted at 12:03 AM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

June 23, 2004

It's all Greek to Melo
Rocky Mountain News June 23 2004

Posted at 11:02 PM | Comments (0) | Denver

NBA.com: Mock Draft: One Writer's Opinion
NBA.com June 24 2004

Posted at 10:51 PM | Comments (0) | NBA Draft

Babcock juggling draft preparations
Toronto Sun June 23 2004

Posted at 10:35 PM | Comments (0) | Toronto

Stein: Lakers want Dirk if Mavs want Shaq
ESPN.com June 23 2004

Posted at 10:22 PM | Comments (0) | LA Lakers

GM: McGrady trade unlikely before draft
ESPN.com June 23 2004

Posted at 10:16 PM | Comments (0) | Orlando

June 22, 2004

A year after accident, Williams still hopes to return to NBA
Yahoo! Sports June 22 2004

Posted at 07:42 PM | Comments (0) | General NBA

Knight likes top six players
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 22 2004

Posted at 07:37 PM | Comments (0) | Atlanta

For Petrie, trading up in draft looks unlikely
Sacramento Bee June 22 2004

Posted at 07:32 PM | Comments (0) | Sacramento

Krieger: Off-season shopping should be with K-Mart
Rocky Mountain News June 22 2004

Posted at 07:31 PM | Comments (0) | Denver

Bird wants higher pick, McGrady
Indianapolis Star June 22 2004

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