June 29th, 2008 
Russ Loede 
Posted in In the first edition of “Taking It To The Rack” Volume 1, Host Russ Loede and analyst Michael Panas bring you the best insight and hoops coverage that will keep you up-to-date with all that’s going on in the Association.? The duo discuss winners/losers, Draft Day trades, rumors/possible deals, free agency,?and all the issues surrounding [...]
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Nets Extend Offer to Krstic
??????????????????????????????????????????????? The New Jersey Nets on Friday extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent center Nenad Krstic; this allows the Nets to match any offers from other NBA teams.? Krstic had major knee surgery during the 2006-07 season; the injury limited him to 45 games last season as he averaged 6.6 PPG and 4.4 [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s Live Coverage Of The 2008 NBA Draft
Welcome to Slam Dunk Central’s live coverage of the 2008 NBA Draft.? The draft here at SDC will be in real-time, with up-to-the-minute draft selections and occasional commentary by yours truly.? Just remember to either hit your REFRESH or F5 button to get the most up-to-date NBA draft results.? Below are the selections and commentary [...]
Slam Dunk Central 2008 NBA Draft Coverage
Well folks, there are people out there who for whatever reason will be unable to watch the 2008 NBA Draft.? Slam Dunk Central is about to cure that problem with live, real-time coverage of the draft, starting at 7:00 PM (ET)/4:00 PM (PT).? The entire first round will be covered, with the selections and additional [...]
Bobcats Get 20th Overall Pick From Nuggets
???????????????????? The Charlotte Bobcats have been one busy team prior to the draft as according to Mike Cranston of the Associated Press, the team obtained from the Denver Nuggets their #20 pick in exchange for a future, protected first-round pick; the Bobcats, owners of the #9 and #20 picks in the first-round, will be better?equippedto [...]
O’Neal A Raptor, Ford A Pacer
???? It’s that time of the year when one day before any NBA draft, a flurry of trade activity takes place; this year is no different.? The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors were players on the trade front as according to Ric Bucher of ESPN The Magazine, the Pacers will send forward Jermaine O’Neal to [...]
NBA Prospect Profile – Jerryd Bayless
?????????????????????????????????????????? Height: 6’3″? Weight: 205? From: Arizona Skill Set: Has the tools to become a very good point guard in the NBA.? Has ability to go to the rim but can also hit the open jumper, as well.? May need to improve his defensive ability and play-making skills. Likely Draft Position: Top-10 pick Compares to: [...]
Lee Being Used As Knicks’ Trade Bait?
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The speculation as of late has been that the New York Knicks were looking to move up in the 2008 NBA Draft; according to a pair of league teams, the Knicks are apparently in trade discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers.? Here’s the skinny: New York would ship their #6 pick, forward David Lee [...]