2012 NBA Draft and Offseason Blog
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2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - July 10
New York Knicks acquire C Marcus Camby from the Houston Rockets for PG Toney Douglas, C Jerome Jordan, C Josh Harrellson, and second-round picks in 2014 and 2015
The Knicks add yet another veteran to their mix who they hope can become a solid contributor off the court and provide his wisdom and leadership in the locker room. In order for the team to trade for Camby, the big man had to agree to a three-year, $13.2 million contract and then consent to this sign-and-trade deal.
The former UMass center and Tyson Chandler provide New York with a pair of shot blocking, rebounding, defensive specialists in the middle. On the down side, the Knicks have even less depth across their roster by giving away three players - albeit, three players who weren't major contributors.
Houston add some needed depth and two more future draft picks, which GM Daryl Morey loves stockpiling. With the Rockets agreeing to trade Kyle Lowry and uncertain on whether or not they will actually sign Jeremy Lin after agreeing to an offer sheet with him; the team needed another point guard, which Douglas can be. Jordan and Harrellson are big bodies to help fill the void inside left behind by Camby and Samuel Dalembert, who have both been dealt this offseason.
New York Knicks re-sign F Steve Novak to a 4-year, $15 million deal
After failing to find his niche in the NBA for the past several seasons, Novak became a huge asset off the Knicks' bench, leading the league with a 47% clip from three-point land. Paying less than four million dollars a year for somebody who provides a huge scoring punch off the bench is a very reasonable deal. It also helps solidify New York's bench a bit, which the team definitely needs at this point of the summer.
Indiana Pacers plan to match 4-year, $58 million offer sheet the Portland Blazers agreed to with C Roy Hibbert
By offering Hibbert a max deal, the Blazers backed the new Pacers front office into a corner. Pony up the cash to overpay Hibbert or let its All-Star center walk. It still seems insane that Hibbert is going to make max money, but Indiana obviously thinks it is more important to keep him for that price than trying to find a cheaper, likely less productive replacement.
Milwaukee Bucks re-sign PF Ersan Ilyasova to 5-year, $45 million deal
Ilyasova parlayed a career year into an insane 5-year, $45 million contract to stay in Milwaukee. Congrats, Bucks ... you now have five power forwards on your roster: Ilyasova, Drew Gooden, Ekpe Udoh, Larry Sanders, and first-round pick John Henson. Throw Samuel Dalembert into the mix and it will be interesting how Scott Skiles decides to divvy up minutes in the frontcourt.
The one thing that Ilyasova can do that the other power forwards can't is stretch defenses due to his outside shooting. While he is only 25 years old, $45 million is a ridiculous amount to spend on Ilyasova.
New Orleans Hornets acquire PF Ryan Anderson from Orlando Magic for PF Gustavo Ayon
The new front office staff in Orlando was not willing to pay Anderson roughly nine million dollars per year, so the team decided to deal him and at least get something in return. Anderson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will earn him $34-36 million over the next four years. The NBA's Most Improved Player had his breakout season at the perfect time, and he adds a stretch four in New Orleans as the team will have a new frontcourt next year when you add in No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis.
Neither guy is a true center by NBA standards, so the Hornets won't have a ton of physicality up front when Davis and Anderson are in the frontcourt at the same time. Ayon had a solid first season in the league and should be a decent contributor off the bench. However, he does not possess the same ability as Anderson. I'm sure this deal also really makes Dwight Howard want to stay in Orlando (sarcasm).
Philadelphia 76ers sign SG Nick Young to 1-year, $6 million deal
In order for this deal to happen, Philadelphia had to amnesty Elton Brand, shedding the team of the ridiculous $18.1 million that he was slated to make next season. Young has emerged as a dangerous scorer, but he doesn't add much else on the court. Still, getting him for a one-year deal at $6 million is a solid bargain. Young's addition likely means Jodie Meeks will not return for the Sixers next season.
San Antonio Spurs re-sign G/F Danny Green to a 3-year, $12 million deal
In typical Spurs fashion, they scooped Green from nowhere and have turned him into a key role player on their deep roster. Due to his versatility and willingness to get after it on defense, Green became a regular starter for San Antonio, and R.C. Buford has made another great deal by only having to pay him four million dollars per year.
Chicago Bulls agree to 2-year, approximately $6 million deal with PG Kirk Hinrich
With the Bulls likely not having Derrick Rose next season due to injury, Hinrich makes his return to the Windy City and will likely start at the point for them next season. Chicago did use its first-round pick on Marquis Teague, but he certainly isn't ready to step into a starting spot right away. Hinrich will add some leadership, defense, and toughness to the floor for the Bulls, which now figure to decline the team option on C.J. Watson's contract for next season.
Recent NBA Draft and Offseason Blog Entries:
James Harden Trade Analysis - 10/29
What Will the USA Basketball Team Look Like at 2016 Summer Olympics? - 8/15
Dwight Howard Trade Analysis - 8/10
Restricted 2013 NBA Free Agents - 7/29
Unrestricted 2013 NBA Free Agents - 7/28
2012 NBA Offseason Winners - 7/23
2012 NBA Offseason Losers - 7/21
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/13
Outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades - 7/12
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/10
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/6
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/4
Atlanta Hawks' Trades Recap - 7/3
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/2
2012 NBA Draft Winners - 6/30
2012 NBA Draft Losers - 6/30
NBA Trade Analysis - 6/28
NBA Trade Analysis - 6/27
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Perry Jones - More Risk or Reward? - 6/26
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: John Henson One of NBA Draft's Most Overrated Players - 6/25
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Vanderbilt to See Three Commodores Taken in NBA Draft - 6/22
Wizards-Hornets Trade Analysis - 6/21
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Doron Lamb: Stepping out of Kentucky Shadows into NBA Draft - 6/20
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Memphis' Will Barton Sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft? - 6/19
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Baylor's Quincy Miller Made a Mistake by Entering NBA Draft - 6/16
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Duke's Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA? - 6/15
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor Be a True NBA Point Guard? - 6/14
2012 NBA Draft Lottery Odds Breakdown - 5/30
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Winners - 3/19
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Losers - 3/18
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Five Players Likely to Be Traded - 3/8
2012 NBA Draft Outstanding Trades - 12/25
NBA Offseason and Draft Blog - Home
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
2014 NBA Mock Draft - April 25
2013 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | COMBO-F | SF | COMBO-G | SG | PG
2011 NBA Mock Draft - June 23
2011 NBA Mock Draft - Walt's (June 21)
2011 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2010 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports
2010-11 NBA Season Previews
2009 NBA Draft Grades
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 20
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 15
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
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2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - July 10
New York Knicks acquire C Marcus Camby from the Houston Rockets for PG Toney Douglas, C Jerome Jordan, C Josh Harrellson, and second-round picks in 2014 and 2015
The Knicks add yet another veteran to their mix who they hope can become a solid contributor off the court and provide his wisdom and leadership in the locker room. In order for the team to trade for Camby, the big man had to agree to a three-year, $13.2 million contract and then consent to this sign-and-trade deal.
The former UMass center and Tyson Chandler provide New York with a pair of shot blocking, rebounding, defensive specialists in the middle. On the down side, the Knicks have even less depth across their roster by giving away three players - albeit, three players who weren't major contributors.
Houston add some needed depth and two more future draft picks, which GM Daryl Morey loves stockpiling. With the Rockets agreeing to trade Kyle Lowry and uncertain on whether or not they will actually sign Jeremy Lin after agreeing to an offer sheet with him; the team needed another point guard, which Douglas can be. Jordan and Harrellson are big bodies to help fill the void inside left behind by Camby and Samuel Dalembert, who have both been dealt this offseason.
New York Knicks re-sign F Steve Novak to a 4-year, $15 million deal After failing to find his niche in the NBA for the past several seasons, Novak became a huge asset off the Knicks' bench, leading the league with a 47% clip from three-point land. Paying less than four million dollars a year for somebody who provides a huge scoring punch off the bench is a very reasonable deal. It also helps solidify New York's bench a bit, which the team definitely needs at this point of the summer.
Indiana Pacers plan to match 4-year, $58 million offer sheet the Portland Blazers agreed to with C Roy Hibbert
By offering Hibbert a max deal, the Blazers backed the new Pacers front office into a corner. Pony up the cash to overpay Hibbert or let its All-Star center walk. It still seems insane that Hibbert is going to make max money, but Indiana obviously thinks it is more important to keep him for that price than trying to find a cheaper, likely less productive replacement.
Milwaukee Bucks re-sign PF Ersan Ilyasova to 5-year, $45 million deal Ilyasova parlayed a career year into an insane 5-year, $45 million contract to stay in Milwaukee. Congrats, Bucks ... you now have five power forwards on your roster: Ilyasova, Drew Gooden, Ekpe Udoh, Larry Sanders, and first-round pick John Henson. Throw Samuel Dalembert into the mix and it will be interesting how Scott Skiles decides to divvy up minutes in the frontcourt.
The one thing that Ilyasova can do that the other power forwards can't is stretch defenses due to his outside shooting. While he is only 25 years old, $45 million is a ridiculous amount to spend on Ilyasova.
New Orleans Hornets acquire PF Ryan Anderson from Orlando Magic for PF Gustavo Ayon
The new front office staff in Orlando was not willing to pay Anderson roughly nine million dollars per year, so the team decided to deal him and at least get something in return. Anderson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will earn him $34-36 million over the next four years. The NBA's Most Improved Player had his breakout season at the perfect time, and he adds a stretch four in New Orleans as the team will have a new frontcourt next year when you add in No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis.
Neither guy is a true center by NBA standards, so the Hornets won't have a ton of physicality up front when Davis and Anderson are in the frontcourt at the same time. Ayon had a solid first season in the league and should be a decent contributor off the bench. However, he does not possess the same ability as Anderson. I'm sure this deal also really makes Dwight Howard want to stay in Orlando (sarcasm).
Philadelphia 76ers sign SG Nick Young to 1-year, $6 million deal In order for this deal to happen, Philadelphia had to amnesty Elton Brand, shedding the team of the ridiculous $18.1 million that he was slated to make next season. Young has emerged as a dangerous scorer, but he doesn't add much else on the court. Still, getting him for a one-year deal at $6 million is a solid bargain. Young's addition likely means Jodie Meeks will not return for the Sixers next season.
San Antonio Spurs re-sign G/F Danny Green to a 3-year, $12 million deal In typical Spurs fashion, they scooped Green from nowhere and have turned him into a key role player on their deep roster. Due to his versatility and willingness to get after it on defense, Green became a regular starter for San Antonio, and R.C. Buford has made another great deal by only having to pay him four million dollars per year.
Chicago Bulls agree to 2-year, approximately $6 million deal with PG Kirk Hinrich With the Bulls likely not having Derrick Rose next season due to injury, Hinrich makes his return to the Windy City and will likely start at the point for them next season. Chicago did use its first-round pick on Marquis Teague, but he certainly isn't ready to step into a starting spot right away. Hinrich will add some leadership, defense, and toughness to the floor for the Bulls, which now figure to decline the team option on C.J. Watson's contract for next season.
Recent NBA Draft and Offseason Blog Entries:
James Harden Trade Analysis - 10/29
What Will the USA Basketball Team Look Like at 2016 Summer Olympics? - 8/15
Dwight Howard Trade Analysis - 8/10
Restricted 2013 NBA Free Agents - 7/29
Unrestricted 2013 NBA Free Agents - 7/28
2012 NBA Offseason Winners - 7/23
2012 NBA Offseason Losers - 7/21
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/13
Outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades - 7/12
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/10
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/6
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/4
Atlanta Hawks' Trades Recap - 7/3
2012 NBA Free Agent Recap - 7/2
2012 NBA Draft Winners - 6/30
2012 NBA Draft Losers - 6/30
NBA Trade Analysis - 6/28
NBA Trade Analysis - 6/27
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Perry Jones - More Risk or Reward? - 6/26
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: John Henson One of NBA Draft's Most Overrated Players - 6/25
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Vanderbilt to See Three Commodores Taken in NBA Draft - 6/22
Wizards-Hornets Trade Analysis - 6/21
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Doron Lamb: Stepping out of Kentucky Shadows into NBA Draft - 6/20
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Memphis' Will Barton Sneak into 1st round of 2012 NBA Draft? - 6/19
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Baylor's Quincy Miller Made a Mistake by Entering NBA Draft - 6/16
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Duke's Austin Rivers live up to the hype in the NBA? - 6/15
2012 NBA Draft Combine Coverage: Can Kansas' Tyshawn Taylor Be a True NBA Point Guard? - 6/14
2012 NBA Draft Lottery Odds Breakdown - 5/30
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Winners - 3/19
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Losers - 3/18
2012 NBA Trade Deadline: Five Players Likely to Be Traded - 3/8
2012 NBA Draft Outstanding Trades - 12/25
NBA Offseason and Draft Blog - Home
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Austin
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If Leonard can prove he is capable of knocking down shots, the raptors might reach for him at five, he can provide the rebounding that their bigs, not pointing fingers but a seven foot i-tie, don't. It's a reach for sure, but it might be a good fit. He will also improve their abominable defense.
Fitz
06-18-2011
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Well the Tristan Thompson article is good.
The Hamilton Article has one mistake.In the 1st paragraph it says, "there are concerns about him about him being dialed in..." You put "about him" twice.
Walter
06-17-2011
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Haha thanks for that. I definitely won't hate you for it. It's hard to proofread at 2 am.
Fitz
06-16-2011
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Yea i understand. Gotta make that paper ha.
Btw, in the last paragraph of the Singleton article it needs to say, "never will BE a star". Right now its says, "never will a star". I decided I'm gonna keep gonna keep correcting your articles until you start hating me
Walter
06-14-2011
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Haha definitely not my morals. It's what the advertisers and Google want, and since this is my main source of income, I have to do as they say.
Fitz
06-13-2011
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Yea I figured it was probably just bad grammar on Liggins' part but I figured I would correct it just in case.
You cant say anything with a** in it or sh*t and a few others such as d*ck and so on and so forth. I understand if you have to do it because of advertisers and things like that, but I hope it's not because of your morals haha
Walter
06-13-2011
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Thanks, Fitz. I made some of the corrections.
Two of them were wrong though because that's how the quote was said. You should never fix the grammar in the quote if that's how the player said it. What specific filter are you talking about?
Fitz
06-11-2011
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*Hands instead of hand.
Haha i f'ed up while correcting your f ups. And you need to get rid of the bad language filter on here imo. It's annoying
Fitz
06-11-2011
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Walt- Well the first sentence did say Every year i scratch at instead of scratch my head at, but i guess u just fixed that recently.
In the 3rd paragraph you say "the extremely talent bunch of recruits coming to Kentucky...". It should be TALENTED bunch 5th paragraph- "We had other guys who more highly recruited than me..." Should be "other guys who WERE more highly recruited than me" 7th paragraph- "but he never showed a consistency in attacking the basket." you need to take out the A. 8th paragraph- Hands instead of hands in " I didn't have the ball in my hand a lot" I'm not trying to be a grammar nazi btw. Just trying to help out.
JimB
06-11-2011
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I believe he'll get drafted. His offense has improved year after year, he keeps improving his all around game and is reasonably athletic. I watched him play a lot at KY and his D is top notch. What team wouldn't want a wing player to come in off the bench and defend tirelessly and well, rebound, scrap for loose balls, and score if left open. He's the perfect player for that role, and a team first player as well. 2nd round to the Knicks or Celtics....
Walter
06-11-2011
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Where are the errors?
Fitz
06-10-2011
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Walt, did you really edit this? Because there are still a ton of errors. If you ever want someone to proofread your stuff I'll be more than happy to. It's part of my job so I know what I'm doing. And trust me, you need it ha.
Walter
06-07-2011
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LOL nice pick-up, Jay. I didn't notice that when I edited it.
Jay
06-05-2011
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Lol "an honest guy without an honest opinion,".
Was that a typo or just a hilarious flub by Morris?
nycsportzfan
05-28-2011
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Faried Sucks??LOL ya, the all time college rebounder, really sucks..lol Good analysis, moron.
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2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
2014 NBA Mock Draft - April 25
2013 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | COMBO-F | SF | COMBO-G | SG | PG
2011 NBA Mock Draft - June 23
2011 NBA Mock Draft - Walt's (June 21)
2011 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2010 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft
2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports
2010-11 NBA Season Previews
2009 NBA Draft Grades
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 20
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 15
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
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