Summary of the Day: June 28, 2006
The NBA Draft was a barrage of trades, probably the most in quite a few years. In a couple of days, I will write a bit of a recap, but until then, some quick thoughts...
Big Winnner (team): Memphis - Trading for Rudy Gay and Alexander Johnson and drafting Kyle Lowry puts the Grizzlies in position to make a serious jump in about two years.
Big Loser (team): New York - Renaldo Balkman.
Big Winner (player): Marcus Williams, Kyle Lowry, and Alexander Johnson - Though selected in the 20's, both point guards are going to playoff teams where they can be mentored by the incumbent PG. Johnson was expected to go in the first round, but falls to to the second round to a playoff team in need of his skills. In time, he will play a significant role.
Big Loser (player): Sergio Rodriguez - He was selected by Phoenix, which would have been a great fit to play behind and be mentored by Steve Nash, but was then traded to Portland, which already has a young point guard in Jarrett Jack. Rodriguez would have benefited from playing in Phoenix's system.
The Red Sox beat Pedro Martinez in Fenway. Isanyone surprised he left to go to the National League?
The Tigers, White Sox and Twins all won yesterday. Again. All three teams are 9-1 in their last 10. They have a ridiculous record over their last 50 or so combined games. There is great baseball playing played in the American League Central (at least at the top). Meanwhile, Joe Mauer continues to hit (2-3, up to .392).
Mark Cuban and Dan Marino are in discussions to join a group trying to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL should want Cuban involved. He will bring excitement and charisma to a league in need of it. I hope it works out. Cuban might very well be the best owner in sports.
Big Winnner (team): Memphis - Trading for Rudy Gay and Alexander Johnson and drafting Kyle Lowry puts the Grizzlies in position to make a serious jump in about two years.
Big Loser (team): New York - Renaldo Balkman.
Big Winner (player): Marcus Williams, Kyle Lowry, and Alexander Johnson - Though selected in the 20's, both point guards are going to playoff teams where they can be mentored by the incumbent PG. Johnson was expected to go in the first round, but falls to to the second round to a playoff team in need of his skills. In time, he will play a significant role.
Big Loser (player): Sergio Rodriguez - He was selected by Phoenix, which would have been a great fit to play behind and be mentored by Steve Nash, but was then traded to Portland, which already has a young point guard in Jarrett Jack. Rodriguez would have benefited from playing in Phoenix's system.
The Red Sox beat Pedro Martinez in Fenway. Isanyone surprised he left to go to the National League?
The Tigers, White Sox and Twins all won yesterday. Again. All three teams are 9-1 in their last 10. They have a ridiculous record over their last 50 or so combined games. There is great baseball playing played in the American League Central (at least at the top). Meanwhile, Joe Mauer continues to hit (2-3, up to .392).
Mark Cuban and Dan Marino are in discussions to join a group trying to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL should want Cuban involved. He will bring excitement and charisma to a league in need of it. I hope it works out. Cuban might very well be the best owner in sports.
posted by Josh at 11:09 AM
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