Month: June 2014

Golden State Warriors Let Jordan Crawford Become Free Agent
May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) dribbles the basketball during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Crawford (55) dribbles the basketball during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

According to Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group, the Golden State Warriors did not extend a qualifying offer to guard Jordan Crawford. Therefore, Crawford will become an unrestricted free agent. NBA free agency begins tonight at 9:01 P.M. Pacific Time.

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Tim Lincecum Wins NL Player of the Week
Jun 25, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) reacts after a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 25, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) reacts after a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Another no-hitter, another National League Player of the Week Award.

Tim Lincecum threw his second career no-hitter this past Wednesday, and it earned him his third career NL Player of the Week Award.

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Report: Pau Gasol to Meet with Golden State Warriors
Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

According to a report by Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times, Pau Gasol is expected to meet with the Golden State Warriors, along with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls, and possibly the Los Angeles Lakers, as he searches for his next NBA team. Monte Poole confirmed the report. NBA free agency officially begins tonight at 9:01 P.M. Pacific Time.

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Andre Iguodala: “We Should Not Trade Klay Thompson.”
Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) after a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with shooting guard Andre Iguodala (9) after a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

With the NBA Draft happening later today and trade rumors heating up, Andre Iguodala has come forward and made a statement. There have been several rumors recently about the Golden State Warriors trading for Kevin Love and including Klay Thompson in the deal, and Iguodala responded to these rumors in an interview on Sirius XM today.

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NBA Draft 2014: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Info
Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view as NBA commissioner David Stern (right) , deputy commissioner Adam Silver (left) and former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon speak on stage after the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 27, 2013; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view as NBA commissioner David Stern (right) , deputy commissioner Adam Silver (left) and former NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon speak on stage after the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The 2014 NBA Draft is today, and it’s an exciting time to be an NBA fan. Leading up to the NBA Draft, there’s a constant stream of trade rumors and predictions about what team will pick which prospect. On the day of the Draft, several trades occur, sometimes between many teams and sometimes involving big-name NBA players. Some teams make questionable picks, and some teams end up making a pick for another team, because they plan on trading that pick away.

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Complete 2014 NBA Draft Order
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Get excited NBA fans, because the NBA Draft is today! The NBA Draft Lottery occurred on May 20th, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the number one overall pick.

The NBA Draft is the only professional draft that takes place all in one day. There are two rounds and a total of 60 picks in the NBA Draft. NBA teams take turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players, along with other eligible players such as international players.

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