D-League Roundup

by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 9:00 AM EDT in D-League News Comment 18 comments

RS: Good Morning everyone! We're going to lead off with D-League Bullets this morning!

Class: Good Morning Miss Bliss! Ugh! D-League Bullets on a Tuesday?

RS: Yes. Don't worry. They're more exciting than this. Plus, don't you want to know what's going on around the D-League?

Class: Well, yes. That's why all 13 of us check-in every morning.

RS: Bazinga!

First, the big news: Multiple sources have hinted Idaho assistant and NBA-vet Randy Livingston will be the first head coach of the Maine Red Claws. I've been pulling for Coach Liv for awhile, so this wouldn't come as a huge surprise.
The Memphis Grizzlies tryout also featured Kurt Looby and Greg Stiemsma (I hate that last name) - Finally the complete list is finished. From what I can gather, Walker Russell was the most impressive in the morning session. Eddie Gill played very physical - interesting. Michael Dickerson struggled against "longer defenders" - good work Air Georgia and Othyus Jeffers. Jeffers also "showed a good nose for the ball, an ability to finish in traffic and a decent outside shot." There's also a video, but it's nearly impossible to tell what's going on. More on this as I get it.
We have a little more information on the Indiana Pacers tryout that happened today. I don't have everyone that was there (I didn't know there would be many there), but along with Blake Ahearn, Demetris Nichols and Trey Johnson also worked out. Indiana's looking for a shooter, apparently.
I found this as well. Kind of crazy - she reminds me of my first crush.
Liberty Ballers is apparently interested in Ahearn to the 'Sixers. Not enough for my buddy jsams to make it an actual post (he just fanshotted it...), but they seem to like him.
The Fifth Corner is doing work looking at mock drafts. Apparently Ty Lawson is looking like a top 10 pick nearly unanimously. To compare my mock with the rest around the blogosphere, at least in terms of UNCer's, check their post from Sunday.
Here are the NBA Draft workouts planned so far, courtesy of HoopsHype. It's not complete (I hear Sam Young may have been injured in Toronto yesterday), but it'll give us a look at who is interested in what. Also, the majority of the agents listed have a few D-League guys, so this may be a decent list to look at for potential D-Leaguer's next season.
Ira Winderman is reporting that the Miami Heat will not go to Vegas or Orlando for Summer League. I believe Charlotte has decided on the same.
A little update for all you Jayhawks fans: Keith Langford will play for the Lakers this summer in Vegas and Russell Robinson will play for Orlando at their Summer League, along with working out with Cleveland in June.
Continuing with the Summer League news, Richard Hendrix is reportedly playing for Orlando in Orlando and Denver in Vegas. Wouldn't be a terrible fit in either spot.
As far as Orlando goes, New Jersey and Utah will also play there.
I have currently entered a $250 bet with my brother to see who can lose the most weight by July 8th. Wish me luck.

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Regarding the Ty Lawson Bullet

I made a post earlier this morning suggesting that if the Thunder end up with the end of the world doomsday scenario of being pushed all the way back to 7th in the draft lottery, Ty Lawson would would be the best fit.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 12, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad we agree

OKC could definitely use a distributing point guard..

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by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I’m trying to put my mancrush of RW0 aside and come back to earth a bit on the fact that he’s probably going to have to play the 2 to have a successful NBA Career.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 12, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know that for the Portland workouts (see Hoopshype link) no front office personnel and top coaching staff is present

Only scouts and lower ranks. If someone impresses, he will come back for a second workout, but it’s pretty unlikely the players working out this week get drafted by the Blazers.

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by Norsktroll on May 12, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I didn't see anyone worth drafting...

But I’m sure one or two will end up on their Summer League team..

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by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still convinced that Hendrix is going to find success in the big leagues.

I split AND co-hit that.

by Thelonious Dunk on May 12, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He will.

Where he ends up… Nobody knows.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he'd be a nice fit in NY.

Pairing him up with David Lee, no body else would ever grab a board.

I split AND co-hit that.

by Thelonious Dunk on May 12, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be a nice fit, if he can keep up with the pace....

NY was soft in the middle this year, as was Eddie Curry.

by Aisander D on May 12, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eddy Curry isn't soft. He's straight up doughy.

I split AND co-hit that.

by Thelonious Dunk on May 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bazinga?

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by Jon L on May 12, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bazinga!

It’s a rather hip word. Sheldon said it when I was watching Big Bang Theory last night (classic clip linked).

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by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about

Keith Langford? Where do you think he would be a good fit? I’ve always like him as a baller…

by jo22collins on May 12, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

He may as well stay overseas. I think his NBA dreams are probably gone.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the links...

Thanks for the links, check you email, I am sending you one right now.

AEM

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by AEM on May 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In regard to Randy Livingston

How involved have been the C’s in the basketball decisions of the Maine Red Claws? Have you heard anything about that?

by cordobes on May 13, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have not

Jon said we can do an interview once it goes official though… I don’t think he’s taken a lot of input from Boston, though… From his comments previously on RU…

Just to set the record straight, I will consult with our NBA affiliates on coaching, etc, but ultimately those decisions will be made by our franchise. As I said today in the Boston Globe, we will run our principle affiliates’s offense and defense and integrate their strength and conditioning programs. I think my 14 years in the NBA as a coach and scouting director qualifies me to do some things.

Jon Jennings
President/GM
NBA Maine Basketball

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by Scott Schroeder on May 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs