2007 NBA Draft/Offseason Thread - Page 19

Karlifornia · 08-14-2007, 08:35 PM

Sure, blame the bay area.

miami_fan · 08-29-2007, 08:11 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2995836

Quote:

MILWAUKEE -- Yi Jianlian is going to play for the Milwaukee Bucks after all.

Yi, the sixth overall selection in the NBA draft in June, signed a multiyear contract with the Bucks in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

"There has been a genuine excitement throughout our city and state, as well as internationally, following our selection of Yi in the NBA Draft," Bucks owner and team president Herb Kohl said. "We all anticipate Yi's arrival and welcome him and his family to Milwaukee. We look forward to a successful relationship for many years to come."

The 6-foot-11 forward had been reluctant to sign with Milwaukee. His agent, Dan Fegan, had pushed for a trade to a city with a large Asian influence, or at least a larger city.

Last season, Yi posted career-high averages with 24.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 30.7 minutes for the Guangdong Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Yi played five games this summer with Team China Basketball in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots. He had a team-high 23 points against Memphis, and 20, including the game-winner against Cleveland.

"We are happy that Yi will be playing with the Bucks to further develop his skill and his contribution to both the Chinese National Team and the NBA," NBA commissioner David Stern said.

The Bucks called a teleconference for 10 a.m ET to discuss the signing.

Yi is expected to join the team for training camp on Oct. 1.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

So where does he go after his rookie contract is up?

stevew · 08-29-2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2995836

So where does he go after his rookie contract is up?

D-League?

Logan · 08-29-2007, 09:19 AM

Somewhere he could post up chairs. ALL. NIGHT. LONG.

Groundhog · 09-10-2007, 09:48 PM

hxxp://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3013565&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Quote:

Pain in right knee leads to surgery for Blazers' Oden

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will undergo exploratory arthroscopic knee surgery later this week because of pain in his right knee, the team announced Monday.

An MRI taken last week showed Oden may have some cartilage problems, general manager Kevin Pritchard said.

A timetable for Oden's return will be set following the arthroscopic surgery, which will be performed Thursday in Vancouver, Wash.

This isn't Oden's first health problem since the Trail Blazers selected him in June. He had a tonsillectomy in July after struggling in two Las Vegas summer league games.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

uh-oh... hopefully they don't find anything too serious.

stevew · 09-10-2007, 09:54 PM

Cavs still looking morose in offseason.

GM Ferry sit on his hands all day and not do anything.

Darth Fagan making Andy hate Cavs.

Tryout for Alan Houston to make roster.

Sigh.

Groundhog · 09-10-2007, 11:03 PM

Yeah, so that might give us Wesley, Houston, and Marshall as our washed up vets.

Groundhog · 10-29-2007, 07:11 PM

Lots of minor stuff as teams trim to 15 or less and try and finalise things.

Two late "promising" moves (compared to the rest of the offseason, at least) by the Cavs in acquiring Cedric Simmons via trade and Demetris Nichols following his release by the Knicks. The latter in particular I'm happy with, as I watched him play with the Knicks summer league comp and thought he looked like a solid 2nd round pick. His shooting touch will come in handy, especially if Pav continues to remain unsigned.

Other big moves were of course the Miami and Minnesota trade, sending Walker, Simien, and Doleac to Minnesota for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount. In terms of talent, Minnesota were fleeced, but the trade had more to do with freeing up time for youngsters than anything else. Simien, and perhaps Walker also, won't hit the court for the T'Wolves, but Doleac is a decent pickup as far as 2nd or 3rd string Cs go.

A guy who I thought also looked pretty good in summer league was Darius Washington in San Antonio and, with the Spurs trading Beno Udrih to Minnesota for a Big Mac burger and fries, it looks like he'll stick.

Neon_Chaos · 10-29-2007, 07:31 PM

Wesley was told not to report, the Nets said they were going to waive him some time in the season.

Groundhog · 10-30-2007, 05:01 PM

Pav finally signs with the Cavs for 3 years, no idea for how much. Would have traded his signing for AV's in a heartbeat.

08-14-2007, 08:35 PM	#901
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Sure, blame the bay area. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-10-2007, 11:03 PM	#907
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Yeah, so that might give us Wesley, Houston, and Marshall as our washed up vets. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

10-29-2007, 07:11 PM	#908
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Lots of minor stuff as teams trim to 15 or less and try and finalise things. Two late "promising" moves (compared to the rest of the offseason, at least) by the Cavs in acquiring Cedric Simmons via trade and Demetris Nichols following his release by the Knicks. The latter in particular I'm happy with, as I watched him play with the Knicks summer league comp and thought he looked like a solid 2nd round pick. His shooting touch will come in handy, especially if Pav continues to remain unsigned. Other big moves were of course the Miami and Minnesota trade, sending Walker, Simien, and Doleac to Minnesota for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount. In terms of talent, Minnesota were fleeced, but the trade had more to do with freeing up time for youngsters than anything else. Simien, and perhaps Walker also, won't hit the court for the T'Wolves, but Doleac is a decent pickup as far as 2nd or 3rd string Cs go. A guy who I thought also looked pretty good in summer league was Darius Washington in San Antonio and, with the Spurs trading Beno Udrih to Minnesota for a Big Mac burger and fries, it looks like he'll stick. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

10-29-2007, 07:31 PM	#909
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Wesley was told not to report, the Nets said they were going to waive him some time in the season. __________________ Come and see.

10-30-2007, 05:01 PM	#910
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Pav finally signs with the Cavs for 3 years, no idea for how much. Would have traded his signing for AV's in a heartbeat. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

08-29-2007, 09:19 AM	#904
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Somewhere he could post up chairs. ALL. NIGHT. LONG.

09-10-2007, 09:54 PM	#906
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Cavs still looking morose in offseason. GM Ferry sit on his hands all day and not do anything. Darth Fagan making Andy hate Cavs. Tryout for Alan Houston to make roster. Sigh.

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