June 25th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Welcome to Slam Dunk Central’s live coverage of the 2009 NBA draft!! For those of you who are unable to watch the draft, this is the place you want to be. In the coverage, the team, the player selected where they went to school and occasional commentary on the picks. So sit back, relax, grab [...]
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Nets Deal Carter To Magic
As I reported earlier today, the rumor of Vince Carter leaving New Jersey had intensified; well folks, the deal is confirmed, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. The deal in question is Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson going to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee; the deal was confirmed [...]
Blazers, Mavs Trade Draft Picks
The NBA version of “Let’s Make A Deal” continued on Thursday as according to Chad Ford of ESPN, the Portland Trail Blazers picked up the #22 pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 24th and 56th picks in this year’s NBA draft along with the worst of Portland’s second round picks next year. [...]
Vinsanity In Orlando? Nets, Magic In Heated Talks
2009 is one year where you can honestly say that there’s plenty of NBA trade talk. And Thursday is no different as according to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, a blockbuster deal is getting hot and heavy between the New Jersey Nets and Orlando Magic. Here’s how the deal looks at the time of this post. [...]
Knicks Acquire Lakers 1st Round Pick
Good thing that the Los Angeles Lakers have picks in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft; on Thursday, the NBA champs sold their #29 pick to the New York Knicks for $3,000,000, according to ESPN’s Andy Katz; the transaction was verified by sources close to both teams. With the trade now complete, the [...]
Hawks Trying To Get Crawford
The Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks are apparently making some pre-draft noise as according to the Associated Press, both teams are putting together a deal that will bring shooting guard Jamal Crawford to Atlanta in exchange for guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. There are some minor speed bumps to overcome before the trade [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s Live Coverage Of NBA Draft
Well folks, the NBA pundits have spoken, as have the NBA front offices as several pending trades took place this week. No matter what happens, there will be an NBA draft on Thursday – and Slam Dunk Central will be there to cover it!! The 2009 NBA draft begins at 7:00 PM (Eastern)/ 4:00 (Pacific); [...]
Slam Dunk Central 2009 NBA Mock Draft
The Philadelphia 76ers check in at #17. A curious mix of talent here; it always helps that some of their players can play more than one position. With Eddie Jordan now at the reins, things could be very interesting in Philly. Philadelphia 76ers Strengths: Small forward, shooting guard. Weaknesses: Power forward Inside Skinny: I wonder [...]
