Washburn On Bucks, Johnson, Wilcox
2013/09/washburn-on-bucks-johnson-wilcox-abdur-rahim.htmlWe’re really excited to have him part of our organization, moving forward long term.” In an Eastern Conference where the Celtics and Hawks in rebuilding mode, and the Magic, 76ers, and Bobcats are lottery-bound, teams like the Bucks , Cavs , Pistons, Wizards, and Raptors will have an opportunity to take a step forward, in Washburn's estimation.
Pacific Notes: Suns, Beasley, Fredette, Kings
2013/09/pacific-notes-suns-beasley-fredette-odom.htmlFourth-year option decisions are due on Fredette and others before the end of October, and if the Kings decide not to pick up that 2014/15 option, the 2011 lottery pick would hit unrestricted free agency next summer.
Lakers Have Interest In Xavier Henry
2013/09/lakers-have-interest-in-xavier-henry.htmlHowever, Henry was a lottery pick in 2010 and is still just 22 years old, so there's some potential upside there.
International Notes: Richards, Marshall, Caracter
2013/09/international-notes-richards-marshall-caracter-wright.htmlJulian Wright was a lottery pick in 2007, but he hasn't played in the NBA since 2010/11, and it looks like a return to the Association isn't in the cards right now.
Lakers Sign Xavier Henry
2013/09/lakers-sign-xavier-henry.htmlHowever, Henry was a lottery pick in 2010 and is just 22 years old, so there may still be some upside.
Poll: Most Improved Player In The Pacific?
2013/09/poll-most-improved-player-in-the-pacific.htmlUltimately, the former lottery pick out of Syracuse wound up with the Lakers, where he should have his fair share of opportunities as an athletic player in Mike D'Antoni's system.
Heat Sign Michael Beasley
2013/09/heat-sign-michael-beasley.htmlThree years after the Heat parted ways with their 2008 lottery pick, Michael Beasley is headed back to Miami.
Week In Review: 9/9/13 – 9/15/13
2013/09/week-in-review-9913-91513.htmlThree years after the Heat parted ways with their 2008 lottery pick, Michael Beasley is headed back to Miami.
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Stone, Morais, 76ers
2013/09/atlantic-notes.html1 pick." Of course, the worst record only gives you a 25% chance at the top pick in the draft lottery.
Troy Daniels To Camp With Bobcats
2013/09/troy-daniels-to-camp-with-bobcats.htmlDaniels will be joined in camp by former lottery pick Patrick O'Bryant.
Odds & Ends: Extension Candidates, Heat, McGary
2013/09/odds-ends-mcgary-extension-candidates-heat.htmlDraftExpress.com's Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Michigan forward Mitch McGary, a player who's projected to be…
Sixers Sign Nerlens Noel
2013/09/sixers-sign-nerlens-noel.htmlWhile Noel has signed, there's still no word on whether Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia's other lottery pick has officially inked his deal yet.
Odds & Ends: Grizzlies, Sixers, Wolves, Kennedy
2013/09/odds-ends-grizzlies-sixers-wolves-kennedy.htmlDeeks examines the free agent fates of Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson, noting that the Hawks were able to land Millsap for fewer years and dollars than the Bobcats signed Jefferson in part because Charlotte is paying a sort of "Bobcats tax" based on its reputation as a perennial lottery team.
Week In Review: 9/16/13 – 9/22/13
2013/09/week-in-review-91613-92213.htmlTroy Daniels will camp with the Bobcats along with former lottery pick Patrick O'Bryant.
Shaquille O’Neal Buys Stake In Kings
2013/09/shaquille-oneal-buys-stake-in-kings.html"[Someone] who represented my vision of NBA 3.0, which is having an understanding of technology, wanting to build a global brand and being global in their thinking, and really being committed to having an impact in the community." For his part, Shaq is interested in turning the franchise he once dubbed "the Queens" from a perennial lottery team into a club that players are "knocking on the door" to join.