With Rafael Nadal’s shocking loss Thursday at Wimbledon, the door might just be cracked open for Roger Federer to make one last run, as he seeks a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title. Nadal fell in five sets in Wimbledon’s second round—tying his earliest exit in a Grand Slam tournament in his career—to the No. 100-ranked player in the world, Lukas Rosol, the lowest ranked … [Read more...] about Nadal out early at Wimbledon: Door open for Federer, Murray?
Archives for June 2012
Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
Derrick Rose. Tyreke Evans. John Wall. Brandon Knight. The lineage of John Calipari-coached point guards is beyond impressive. That tradition continues with McDonald's All-American and one-and-done Marquis Teague from Kentucky. Teague is one of six players from Lexington who were drafted this year. He was joined by fellow Wildcats Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist … [Read more...] about Bulls grab Kentucky’s Marquis Teague: building point guard depth
Jared Sullinger’s tumbling draft stock finally lands with Boston Celtics
Jared Sullinger’s two years at Ohio State culminated when his name was called with the 21st overall pick (falling all these many spots cost him about $2 million) by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft Thursday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Sullinger is the eighth Buckeye coached by Thad Matta, head coach at Ohio State, selected in the annual … [Read more...] about Jared Sullinger’s tumbling draft stock finally lands with Boston Celtics
2012 NBA Draft Losers include Pacers, Rockets, and Blazers
Another NBA Draft is in the books. After all the rumors, projections, incorrect mock drafts, and soaring/dropping stocks, it is time to look at which teams had the best nights at the 2012 NBA Draft. Click here for my team-by-team drafts grades. You can also check out my 2012 NBA Draft winners. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Losers include Pacers, Rockets, and Blazers
Celtics, Hornets among 2012 NBA Draft Winners
Another NBA Draft is in the books. After all the rumors, projections, incorrect mock drafts, and soaring/dropping stocks, it is time to look at which teams had the best nights at the 2012 NBA Draft. Click here for my team-by-team drafts grades. … [Read more...] about Celtics, Hornets among 2012 NBA Draft Winners
NBA Draft: Draft Best Available or Fill Team Needs?
Tonight at 7 PM Eastern Time on ESPN, the 2012 NBA Draft will begin. The first pick is all set, with Kentucky's freshman phenom Anthony Davis set to become an official member of the New Orleans Hornets. One doesn't even have to ask why New Orleans is so set on Davis with their pick. He is the best talent available in the draft, boasting exceptional height, basketball IQ, … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Draft Best Available or Fill Team Needs?
NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
Blazers’ Greg Oden: worst #1 overall pick ever?
Since leaving the Ohio State Buckeyes for his predicted one-and-done season, Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden has played 82 games in the NBA. That's a full non-lockout shortened season. Problem is Oden wasn't drafted first overall in 2010 or 2011. It was 2007. Oden had an arthroscopy to clean out his left knee, but doctors determined there was additional damage that … [Read more...] about Blazers’ Greg Oden: worst #1 overall pick ever?