The Indiana Pacers made a huge splash for their organization and for their city's fan base Thursday at the NBA Draft. The Pacers traded the rights to the No. 15 pick, which turned out to be San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard, as well as the rights to the No. 42 pick (Davis Bertans) and 2005 pick Erazem Lorbek, to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Indianapolis native George … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Make Draft-Night Trade for Hometown Product George Hill
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Cleveland Cavaliers select Tristan Thompson with 4th overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
With the 4th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Tristan Thompson, a forward from Texas. Surprised by this pick? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. After Enes Kanter went 3rd overall to the Jazz, the popular belief was that the Cavs would select Jonas Valanciunas as the 4th pick. Few, if any, predicted Thompson would be selected, but Dan … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Tristan Thompson with 4th overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
With the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Kyrie Irving, the point guard from Duke. Though the Cavs kept completely silent about the pick leading up to the announcement, this choice does not come as a surprise. For weeks, experts and insiders have been predicting the Cavs to take Irving first. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a dismal season in which the team created new records for futility (losing 26 games in a row, in case you forgot). However, with the first and fourth pick the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cavs have been handed a golden opportunity to right the ship. Now, all management has to do is not mess it up. … [Read more...] about What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Say the name threebler in Ohio and just about anyone would point you to Jon Diebler. The former Ohio State guard holds a plethora of Buckeyes' 3-pt scoring records including the all-time OSU record for 3-pointers made and the single season record for baskets from behind the arc. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Where Does the Ohio State Buckeyes’ David Lighty fit in the NBA Draft?
David Lighty played more games than anyone else in an Ohio State basketball uniform. He played with a National Player of the Year, was on two teams that went into the NCAA tournament as the number one overall seed, and played in a National Championship. But is Lighty ready for the NBA? … [Read more...] about Where Does the Ohio State Buckeyes’ David Lighty fit in the NBA Draft?
NBA Draft Combine in Chicago: Next Level Coverage
NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
It was meant to be; bookends on the most controversial free agency in sports history. 8 years ago, LeBron James was the best available player in an insanely stacked draft class that included James’ now-teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as Carmelo Anthony. While this year’s draft class is nowhere near as valuable, the Cavs, seeking their first number one overall … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery was meant to be for the Cavs
Bulls’ Gar Forman, Heat’s Pat Riley NBA Execs of the Year
It's fitting that the two teams on a collision course for the Eastern Conference Finals (and with it, the ultimate right to deny Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks their first league title) produced the league's top front office men. Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman and Miami Heat President Pat Riley are co-recipients of the 2010-11 NBA Executive of the Year award, … [Read more...] about Bulls’ Gar Forman, Heat’s Pat Riley NBA Execs of the Year
It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep
It just seemed right. The Indiana Pacers finally closed the deal -- albeit after blowing another double-digit lead late -- and beat the Chicago Bulls 88-84 Saturday at United, err, Conseco Fieldhouse to avoid being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs and force Game 5 in Chicago on Tuesday. That these feisty, pesky Pacers broke through and will live to fight … [Read more...] about It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep