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2012 NBA draft lottery: Live as it unfolds

Wednesday May 30, 2012

4:30

The Oregonian:

Welcome to our live coverage feed for the 2012 NBA draft lottery.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:30 The Oregonian

4:30

The Oregonian:

The lottery will get under way at 5 p.m.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:30 The Oregonian

4:33

blazersedge:

Blazersedge 2012 NBA Draft Lottery Open Thread http://sbn.to/JuYfQx [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:33 blazersedge

4:34

OregonianSports:

Nigel Williams-Goss verbally commits to Washington Huskies basketball http://orne.ws/M9f1vd [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:34 OregonianSports

4:34

OregonianSports:

2012 NBA draft lottery: Live coverage and commentary http://orne.ws/M9f36i [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:34 OregonianSports

4:41

chadfordinsider:

I'll be providing live commentary on the draft lottery on ESPN Radio in a few minutes. Listen in here: http://es.pn/kAlujf [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:41 chadfordinsider

4:42

NBA:

#DraftLottery - @wessywes2 @BrandonKnight12 & @ChandlerParsons get ready to sit on the stage, representing their teams

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:42 NBA

4:43

wessywes2:

Almost draft lottery time! It's a cool experience but no offense, never want to be here again #ifyouknowhatimean [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:43 wessywes2

4:45

sam_amick:

Talking NBA draft & playoffs, at http://NBAConfidential.com. If only because we have a few minutes to kill b4 the lottery - http://bit.ly/L6TcaL [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:45 sam_amick

4:48

NBA:

Team reps are taking their spots on the stage. 2012 NBA #DraftLottery, next on ESPN!

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:48 NBA

4:48

WashWizards:

Inside the Studio: Father & Son - Ted & Zach Leonsis prepare for tonight's #DraftLottery

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:48 WashWizards

4:49

sam_amick:

Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist, Beal, Robinson, Drummond. Only No. 1 (Davis) for sure. RT @EASportsHoops @sam_amick what's your top 5 prospects? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:49 sam_amick

4:49

blazersblog:

New on OregonLive: 2012 NBA draft lottery: Live coverage and commentary http://bit.ly/NgkhtO [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:49 blazersblog

4:49

sam_amick:

@w_maxey You really suck [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:49 sam_amick

4:50

chadfordinsider:

Draft Lottery starts at 8 pm ET on ESPN. I'll take 10 Twitter questions in the next 10 minutes. Let's roll ... [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:50 chadfordinsider

4:51

chadfordinsider:

Andre Drummond or Perry Jones RT @BaergusMaximus: Who is the riskiest pick this year? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:51 chadfordinsider

4:52

chadfordinsider:

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Need winners RT @clocollins: Bobcats get 2...who do they pick? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:52 chadfordinsider

4:52

NBA:

2012 #KIAROY @KyrieIrving (bowtie & all) has joined @CavsDan & the @Cavs contingent here at the #DraftLottery.

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:52 NBA

4:52

chadfordinsider:

Kidd-Gilchrist RT @CoachArvin: After Anthony Davis You get one player in this draft regardless of need; who do you take? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:52 chadfordinsider

4:53

chadfordinsider:

YES RT @thatHAMisDUN: is anthony davis the absolute #1 regardless of who gets the top pick? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:53 chadfordinsider

4:54

chadfordinsider:

Kings RT @nad_man89: who do you think is most likely to trade a top 5 pick if they get one [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:54 chadfordinsider

4:55

The Oregonian:

NBA draft lottery beginning now on ESPN. Lots of bowties from the Cleveland contingent.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:55 The Oregonian

4:55

The Oregonian:

We'll keep you up-to-date as the results roll in.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:55 The Oregonian

4:55

chadfordinsider:

Danny Granger RT @dougiescot: What NBA player would you compare Harrison Barnes to Whats his ceiling? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:55 chadfordinsider

4:56

chadfordinsider:

Pistons RT @Liam_Gilbert20: which team will Anthony Davis be the best fit in? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:56 chadfordinsider

4:57

The Oregonian:

The Trail Blazers, with their own pick, could move into the top three (2.9 percent chance), but they have a 90.7 percent chance of sticking at No. 11.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:57 The Oregonian

4:58

The Oregonian:

As for the Brooklyn pick, there's a 25.19 percent chance it moves into the top three. But if not, the Blazers will get the pick, and it will be between No. 6 and No. 9.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:58 The Oregonian

4:58

chadfordinsider:

That may be too much, but he has superstar potential RT @rylucas12: Waiters has more upside....he's a D-Wade clone! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:58 chadfordinsider

4:58

JohnCanzanoBFT:

We'll carry the NBA Draft Lottery live on @750thegame next ... join us. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:58 JohnCanzanoBFT

4:59

PeterGuber:

@NBA #DraftLottery Room. I never want to be here again - never. Fingers crossed @warriors fans. #GSWDraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:59 PeterGuber

4:59

DraftExpress:

If you're a fan of the NBA draft, you probably want to tune in to ESPN right now. Draft Lottery coming up now. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:59 DraftExpress

4:59

pdxtrailblazers:

#ripcitydraft RT @ejiggle: @wessywes2 up there lookin funky fresh reppin our @pdxtrailblazers! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:59 pdxtrailblazers

4:59	Which position is the bigger need for the Blazers? Point guard ( 67% ) Center ( 33% ) Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:59

4:59

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Blazers have a 0.8% chance of the No. 1 pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 4:59 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:00

chadfordinsider:

John Jenkins, Doron Lamb, Brad Beal RT @dunnbunn: best pure shooter? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:00 chadfordinsider

5:02

chadfordinsider:

Lillard RT @brianfromwa: better fit for POR: Waiters, Marshall or Lillard? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:02 chadfordinsider

5:02

BlazerFreeman:

Last second lottery odds reminder: #Blazers have a 0.8% chance of landing No. 1 pick, 0.9% chance at No. 2 and 1.2% chance at No. 3 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:02 BlazerFreeman

5:02

The Oregonian:

Harrison Barnes, on the biggest challenge of making the jump from the college to the pro level: "speed of the game."

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:02 The Oregonian

5:02

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Blazers have a 2.9% chance of being in the top three picks. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:02 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:03

pdxtrailblazers:

. @mikerice6 is trying his best to get Dir. of NBA Scouting Mike Born to give him some inside info http://www.nba.com/blazers/tbtv/index.html#live #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:03 pdxtrailblazers

5:04

BlazerFreeman:

Something to watch: If #Blazers are not called between picks 11 and 14, they defied odds and landed a top-three pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:04 BlazerFreeman

5:05

chadfordinsider:

Gotta run. You can listen to my draft commentary on ESPN Radio in a few minutes here: http://es.pn/kAlujf. Mock Draft 5.0 coming soon. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:05 chadfordinsider

5:09	Do you think Brooklyn will land in the top 3, thereby stoning Portland? Yes ( 30% ) No ( 70% ) Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:09

5:09

BlazerFreeman:

Something else to watch: If Nets are called between picks 6-9, #Blazers will get the pick. If not, Nets scored top-3 pick and they keep it. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:09 BlazerFreeman

5:09

pdxtrailblazers:

#ripcitydraft RT @Domo_Dougie: watching this Lottery ... Seeing where my boys @pdxtrailblazers land in this years draft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:09 pdxtrailblazers

5:09

mtokito:

Wow, did ESPN just do 5 minutes of their guys predicting the draft lottery? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:09 mtokito

5:10

jwquick:

Blazers dir. NBA scouting, Mike Born says Portland's former first-round pick, Joel Freeland, is like Spurs Tiago Splitter w/better offense [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:10 jwquick

5:11

pdxtrailblazers:

@newsjunkie60 tune into trailblazers.tv. super short commercial breaks [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:11 pdxtrailblazers

5:11

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Blazers have a 100% chance of getting a player in this draft who will produce more than Greg Oden for them. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:11 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:11	Do you think the Blazers will land in the top 3 (2.9% chance)? Yes ( 38% ) No ( 62% ) Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:11

5:12

pdxtrailblazers:

Luck or no, @WessyWes is the best dressed guy on stage #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:12 pdxtrailblazers

5:13

BlazerFreeman:

Lots of #Blazers ties on that lottery stage: Former asst. coach Monty Williams, former GM Rich Cho and @wessywes2 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:13 BlazerFreeman

5:13

DraftExpress:

As soon as the lottery order is decided make sure to check in at DraftExpress, we'll have the order and our projections updated immediately. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:13 DraftExpress

5:14

brooklynnets:

The expected #DraftLottery order: HOU, PHX, MIL, POR, NOH (via MIN), DET, TOR, GSW, #brooklynnets, SAC, NOH, CLE, WAS, CHA Look for jumps! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:14 brooklynnets

5:14

jwquick:

Hornets coach Monty Williams gets ovation from Blazers fans attending team's draft lottery party [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:14 jwquick

5:15

mtokito:

Two Nate McMillan assistants, one of his former players and his former GM on lottery panel. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:15 mtokito

5:15

The Oregonian:

Of the 14 representatives, 8 are executives or front office reps, 3 are players and 2 coaches.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:15 The Oregonian

5:16

The Oregonian:

Houston to No. 14.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

The Oregonian:

Suns at No. 13.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

DraftExpress:

Here we go. Houston, Phoenix don't move up. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 DraftExpress

5:16

jwquick:

....and a smattering of applause for Bobcats GM Rich Cho [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 jwquick

5:16

The Oregonian:

Bucks at No. 12.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

pdxtrailblazers:

The Houston Rockets get the 14th pick, Suns 13th #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 pdxtrailblazers

5:16

The Oregonian:

Blazers at No. 11.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

chadfordinsider:

Here goes the lottery. 14. Rockets. 13. Suns. 12. Bucks. 11. Blazers. 10. Hornets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 chadfordinsider

5:16

BlazerFreeman:

#Blazers land the No. 11 pick, as expected. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 BlazerFreeman

5:16

blazersedge:

The Portland Trail Blazers have received the No. 11 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 blazersedge

5:16

The Oregonian:

No. 10 to Hornets.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

DraftExpress:

Milwaukee stays pat at 12, Portland also steady at 11. New Orleans at 10 as well. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 DraftExpress

5:16

The Oregonian:

No. 9 to Detroit.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian

5:16

pdxtrailblazers:

Trail Blazers get the 11th pick, just as the odds predicted #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 pdxtrailblazers

5:16

jwquick:

Blazers get No. 11 pick ... Where they were slotted [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:16 jwquick

5:17

The Oregonian:

No. 8 to Toronto.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:17

The Oregonian:

Lottery according to form so far.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:17

chadfordinsider:

Lottery results: 9. Pistons. 8. Raptors. 7. Warriors. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 chadfordinsider

5:17

The Oregonian:

No. 7 to Golden State.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:17

DraftExpress:

Detroit stays at 9. Toronto also at 8. No jumps thus far. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 DraftExpress

5:17

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Portland gets the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft... to go with Brooklyn Nets No. 6 pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:17

The Oregonian:

No. 6 to Portland.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:17

DraftExpress:

Golden State at 7...meaning they keep their pick. Huge news for Warriors fans. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 DraftExpress

5:17

pdxtrailblazers:

Nets get the 6th pick, which is now ours! #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 pdxtrailblazers

5:17

BlazerFreeman:

#Nets picks lands at No. 6, which means the Blazers will draft No. 6 and No. 11. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 BlazerFreeman

5:17

The Oregonian:

Kings No. 5.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:17

chadfordinsider:

Lottery results : 6. Blazers (via Nets) 5. Kings. 4. Cavs [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 chadfordinsider

5:17

blazersedge:

The Portland Trail Blazers will receive Brooklyn Nets' No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 blazersedge

5:17

DraftExpress:

Brooklyn's pick stays at 6, meaning that picks goes to Portland. Bad news for Nets. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 DraftExpress

5:17

The Oregonian:

No. 4 pick: Cavaliers. So Hornets are in the top 3.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian

5:18

pdxtrailblazers:

Trail Blazers wil have the 6th and 11th pic in the 2012 NBA Draft #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 pdxtrailblazers

5:18

DraftExpress:

New Orleans has a top-3 pick! Cleveland drops to 4. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 DraftExpress

5:18

The Oregonian:

Top 3 are New Orleans, Wizards and Bobcats.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 The Oregonian

5:18

jwquick:

Blazers get Nets' pick at No. 6 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 jwquick

5:18

chadfordinsider:

Hornets have moved into Top 3. It's down to Hornets, Wizards and Bobcats for No. 1 pick [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 chadfordinsider

5:18

sam_amick:

Your NBA Draft Lottery results (14 to No. 4): No. 14 to Houston, No. 13 to Phoenix, No. 12 to Milwaukee, No. 11 to ... http://www.sulia.com/my_thoughts/f2931f4a-2834-485d-b777-f415e1a60d3c/?source=twitter [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 sam_amick

5:18

mtokito:

That's huge for #Blazers. Went exactly to odds, 6 and 11. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:18 mtokito

5:19

chadfordinsider:

Great news for Hornets, Warriors and Blazers. Bad news for Cavs, Nets and Jazz. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:19 chadfordinsider

5:19

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Blazers holding two first-round picks (No. 6 and 11)... do you pick or trade them? @750thegame [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:19 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:19

blazersedge:

Blazers Receive No. 6 & No. 11 Picks In 2012 NBA Draft Lottery http://sbn.to/LHvznE [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:19 blazersedge

5:19

DraftExpress:

I know my boys Tim Connelly and Yarone Arbel are shitting bricks right now in New Orleans [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:19 DraftExpress

5:20

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Conspiracy theorists can go back to the grassy knoll... Brooklyn is what Brooklyn does. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:20

jwquick:

Blazers own the 6th, 11th, 40th and 41st picks in the June 28 NBA Draft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 jwquick

5:20

pdxtrailblazers:

Mike Born discussing the Blazers getting the 6th and 11th pick right now on trailblazers.tv || http://www.nba.com/blazers/tbtv/index.html#live #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 pdxtrailblazers

5:20

blazersblog:

RT @jwquick: Blazers own the 6th, 11th, 40th and 41st picks in the June 28 NBA Draft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 blazersblog

5:20

sam_amick:

Warriors barely hold onto pick (top 7 protected), Nets have bad day at the office as they lose No. 6 pick (top 3 protected) to Portland. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 sam_amick

5:20

mtokito:

Also nice is we won't have to listen to Brooklyn conspiracy theories for the next decade. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 mtokito

5:20

NBA:

And then there were 3, @bobcats, @WashWizards & @Hornets still have a chance for the top pick, next on @espn. #DraftLottery [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 NBA

5:20

BlazerFreeman:

So lottery goes as expected for #Blazers, will draft 6 and 11. I expect trade calls to start immediately & Blazers are open to deal a pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 BlazerFreeman

5:20

blazermb:

#6 and #11. A very good night. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:20 blazermb

5:21

NBA:

Draft Order is SET: 14-HOU, 13-PHX, 12-MIL, 11-POR, 10-NOH, 9-DET, 8-TOR, 7-GSW, 6-POR (from BKN), 5-SAC, 4-CLE. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:21 NBA

5:21

The Oregonian:

Wizards to No. 3.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:21 The Oregonian

5:21

DraftExpress:

Wizards at #3 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:21 DraftExpress

5:21

The Oregonian:

No. 2 is Charlotte.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:21 The Oregonian

5:21

The Oregonian:

New Orleans is No. 1.

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:21 The Oregonian

5:22

DraftExpress:

Charlotte #2 and Anthony Davis goes to New Orleans! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 DraftExpress

5:22

BlazerFreeman:

Unbiased truth: I'm very happy for Monty Williams. One of the best and most genuine guys in the NBA. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 BlazerFreeman

5:22

sam_amick:

No. 3 pick to Washington; No. 2 to Charlotte, No. 1 to league-owned New Orleans. Conspiracy theorists sound off...now. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 sam_amick

5:22

NBA:

The @Hornets have won the 2012 #DraftLottery & will select first in the 2012 NBA Draft. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 NBA

5:22

NBA:

The @Hornets get the 1st pick, the 2nd pick goes to @bobcats, and 3rd pick to @WashWizards. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 NBA

5:22

chadfordinsider:

Top 3 results: 3. Wizards 2. Bobcats 1.Hornets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:22 chadfordinsider

5:23

sam_amick:

To be fair, NBA is transferring ownership to Saints owner Tom Benson. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:23 sam_amick

5:23

CHold:

Congrats to Monty Williams and the Hornets. Couldn't happen to a better guy #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:23 CHold

5:24

pdxtrailblazers:

RT @adamblazers: Reaction when #Nets logo appears at 6! #Blazers have the 6th & 11th picks in Junes draft. #ripcitydraft #feelinggoo ... [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:24 pdxtrailblazers

5:24

chadfordinsider:

Anthony Davis will wear a Hornets uniform! Let the conspiracy theories begin! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:24 chadfordinsider

5:24

BlazerFreeman:

#Blazer who had biggest sigh of relief tonight: Interim GM Chad Buchanan. He was very nervous Nets would sneak into Top 3 and keep pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:24 BlazerFreeman

5:24

WojYahooNBA:

The New Orleans Hornets get the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Here comes Anthony Davis. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:24 WojYahooNBA

5:24

sarahmensah2:

Great news. First time ever #ripcitydraft has two picks in draft lottery! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:24 sarahmensah2

5:25

Hornets:

AND THE #1 PICK IN THE 2012 @NBA DRAFT BELONGS TO THE NEW ORLEANS HORNETS!!! #GeauxHornets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:25 Hornets

5:25

DraftExpress:

Well deserved #1 pick for New Orleans. They competed all season. No tanking there at all. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:25 DraftExpress

5:26

DraftExpress:

RT @YaroneArbel: I just woke up a whole building in Tel Aviv at 3:23am. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:26 DraftExpress

5:27

johnhollinger:

So true. Played their $#&#s off. RT @DraftExpress Well deserved #1 pick for New Orleans. They competed all season. No tanking there at all. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:27 johnhollinger

5:27

SI_LeeJenkins:

Would love to know how the Rockets and Lakers feel about this [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:27 SI_LeeJenkins

5:28	What should the Blazers do with picks 6 and 11? Use both ( 65% ) Trade No. 6 ( 11% ) Trade No. 11 ( 8% ) Trade both ( 15% ) Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:28

5:29

NBA:

The @Hornets, winners of the top pick in the 2012 NBA Draft!

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:29 NBA

5:30

mowilliams:

I mean really Wow [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:30 mowilliams

5:30

bcuban:

New Orleans Hornets get the first pick due to "Basketball Reasons" [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:30 bcuban

5:31

sam_amick:

Eric Gordon reaches for the pen to sign his Hornets' deal... [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:31 sam_amick

5:33

BlazerFreeman:

So I guess the #Blazers lottery lucky charm wasn't B.Roy or K.P. like we all thought. Turns out it was Monty Williams. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:33 BlazerFreeman

5:34

pdxtrailblazers:

Photo: @Blazermb @mikerice6 @blazerwheels Antonio Harvey and Mike Born react to Portland securing picks 6 and 11

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:34 pdxtrailblazers

5:35

NBA:

CELTICS/HEAT Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 (MIA 1-0) is underway on ESPN!! http://on.nba.com/miabos #NBAPlayoffs #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:35 NBA

5:35

pdxtrailblazers:

Photo: Barrett, Rice, Wheels, Tone and Mike Born react to Portland securing the 6th pick in the 2012 draft

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:35 pdxtrailblazers

5:36

pdxtrailblazers:

Broadcasters and Mike Born react to Portland getting the 6th and 11th picks

[via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:36 pdxtrailblazers

5:37

BlazerFreeman:

#Blazers also hold two 2nd-round draft picks, btw. Will draft No. 6, 11, 40 and 41. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:37 BlazerFreeman

5:37

chadfordinsider:

Mock Draft 5.0 on the way. Sneak preview: 1 Hornets Davis. 2 Bobcats MKG 3 Wizards Beal 4 Cavs Barnes [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:37 chadfordinsider

5:37

blazersedge:

Portland's Cap Position in 2012-13: Updated Post-Lottery http://sbn.to/LKvzHH [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:37 blazersedge

5:38

sam_amick:

RT @HowardBeckNYT: Naturally, conspiracy theories flying after lottery. But if you've ever been in ping-pong ball room (I have), you kno ... [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:38 sam_amick

5:41

OregonianSports:

New Orleans Hornets win NBA draft lottery, No. 1 pick; Charlotte Bobcats No. 2 http://orne.ws/JRxyXM [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:41 OregonianSports

5:42

pdxtrailblazers:

FILL IN THE BLANKS: The Trail Blazers should select ____ at #6 & ____ at #11 #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:42 pdxtrailblazers

5:45

NBA:

Get your TIX to the 2012 NBA Draft NOW via @Ticketmaster pre-sale! Code: DRAFT2 http://on.nba.com/M2naBG [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:45 NBA

5:47

wessywes2:

We will take 6&11. How was the suit? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:47 wessywes2

5:47

pdxtrailblazers:

Lookin' sharp. Nice work on 6 and 11 RT @wessywes2: We will take 6&11. How was the suit? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:47 pdxtrailblazers

5:50

NBA:

Early in the 1st quarter the @celtics have their first lead in the series and are on top of the @MiamiHEAT 8-7. The Truth has 4. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:50 NBA

5:55

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Column: Hiring Chad Buchanan is Trail Blazers' quick solution in divided GM search http://bit.ly/KXw9Nj [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:55 JohnCanzanoBFT

5:59

pdxtrailblazers:

Lots of trade talk on the broadcaster panel here at Buffalo Wild Wings. Add your two cents http://www.nba.com/blazers/tbtv/index.html#live #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:59 pdxtrailblazers

5:59

KBergCBS:

#Hornets win, #Nets lose in #NBA draft lottery. http://cbsprt.co/JXilCL [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 5:59 KBergCBS

6:00

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Whitsitt, Nash, Patterson, Pritchard, Cho.... so... who's next? (DiLeo? Buchanan?) [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:00 JohnCanzanoBFT

6:02

chadfordinsider:

Here it is MOCK DRAFT 5.0 http://es.pn/M9v9wP (insider) [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:02 chadfordinsider

6:02

pdxtrailblazers:

Team prez Larry Miller now on trailblazers.tv discussing Portland's picks http://www.nba.com/blazers/tbtv/index.html#live #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:02 pdxtrailblazers

6:04

pdxtrailblazers:

RT @joetothemo: Blazers parlayed Dante Cunningham, Sean Marks and a future 1st into Gerald Wallace and a #6 overall pick. Not bad. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:04 pdxtrailblazers

6:04

jwquick:

For Blazers, the 6th pick will count about $3.07 million against cap and the 11th about $2.12 million [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:04 jwquick

6:08

DraftExpress:

Not exactly earth shattering news but Hornets GM Dell Demps basically confirmed Anthony Davis is the guy at #1. Got video.You guys can judge [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:08 DraftExpress

6:09

NBA:

Rajon Rondo (8p-4a) guiding the @Celtics to a 24-18 lead over the @MiamiHEAT after 1. Pierce chipped in w/8. James pacing MIA w/6. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:09 NBA

6:10

KBergCBS:

LeBron and Wade aren't hitting the deck, and they're not hitting any shots, either. 1-for-10 combined. Celtics lead 24-18 after one. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:10 KBergCBS

6:15

pdxtrailblazers:

Chad Buchanan joining us live from NYC on trailblazers.tv right now http://www.nba.com/blazers/tbtv/index.html#live #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:15 pdxtrailblazers

6:17

NBA:

The @celtics start the 2nd qtr on a 6-0 run to extend their lead to 30-18. Rondo leading the way w/12 points and 4 assists. LBJ has 6.#ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:17 NBA

6:22

jwquick:

Correction on cap hold numbers for Blazers picks: No. 6 is $2.55 million and No.11 is $1.77 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:22 jwquick

6:25

WindhorstESPN:

Doc asked Ray who was guarding him. Ray said Battier. Doc called a play for Allen & he nailed jumper. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:25 WindhorstESPN

6:26

jwquick:

Blazers president Larry Miller says none of the four GM candidates have been ruled out. And yes, the finalists are now 4. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:26 jwquick

6:26

NBA:

Rondo is in "beast mode" going off for 16 pts & 5 asts helping the @celtics go on top of the @MiamiHEAT 39-28 midway thru the 2nd. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:26 NBA

6:27

jwquick:

Blazers list of finalists believed to be Bower, Morway, Olshey and DiLeo. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:27 jwquick

6:28

jwquick:

Mike Born, Blazers director of NBA scouting, says team will now be able to get more draft prospects in for workouts because of No. 6 pick [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:28 jwquick

6:33

KBergCBS:

@RRMcFreely correct, my bad [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:33 KBergCBS

6:38

DraftExpress:

Got some great video interviews from Dell Demps, Ernie Grunfeld, Chad Buchannan, Bryan Colangelo and Thomas Robinson coming on the site. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:38 DraftExpress

6:44

KBergCBS:

I guess if you knock a duy to the deck and help him up, the foul is on the other guy. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:44 KBergCBS

6:46

KBergCBS:

Heat within six, 49-43, and Wade has yet to score (0-for-5). [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:46 KBergCBS

6:47

wessywes2:

Goggles http://lockerz.com/s/213178659 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:47 wessywes2

6:49

DraftExpress:

Been up since the moment the lottery was conducted. RT @crisp_fli03: When are you posting an updated Mock Draft? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:49 DraftExpress

6:50

NBA:

Rondo's 22 points and 7 assists propelling the @celtics to a 53-46 lead over the @MiamiHEAT at the half. Chalmers keeping it close w/14pts. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:50 NBA

6:51

KBergCBS:

After leading by 15, Celtics up 53-46 at halftime. Wade 1-for-6 (2 points). Boston winning rebounding battle 24-15. Paint points even at 14. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:51 KBergCBS

6:51

chadfordinsider:

Here are some interesting questions for teams now that draft order is revealed: [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:51 chadfordinsider

6:51

chadfordinsider:

Bobcats: MKG or Thomas Robinson. I think it will be between those two. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:51 chadfordinsider

6:52

chadfordinsider:

Wizards: MKG or Brad Beal? … if Bobcats take T Rob instead of MKG. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:52 chadfordinsider

6:53

chadfordinsider:

Cavs: Harrison Barnes or Andre Drummond? If MKG & Beal are off the board … [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:53 chadfordinsider

6:53

chadfordinsider:

Kings: Andre Drummond or TRob (if he's on the board) or do you dump the pick? Kings need vets, not rookies [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:53 chadfordinsider

6:54

sam_amick:

In discussing No. 1 pick (otherwise known as Anthony Davis), New Orleans coach Monty Williams won't discuss Davis ... http://www.sulia.com/c/basketball/f/ace68333-da43-4ea9-98f4-2c7e842de5b0/?source=twitter [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:54 sam_amick

6:55

mtokito:

Recent No. 6 picks: Brandon Roy, Danilo Gallinari, Chris Kaman ,Shane Battier. BUT, also Jonny Flynn, Yi Jianlian, Martell Webster. #Blazers [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:55 mtokito

6:56

chadfordinsider:

Blazers: Need C, PG, SG. If Drummond there, they'll be tempted. Waiters vs. Lillard could enter conversation. They package 6&11 & move up? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:56 chadfordinsider

6:57

chadfordinsider:

Warriors: Need SF … but won't reach for PJIII I hear. Sullinger v. Zeller v. T. Jones I think. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:57 chadfordinsider

6:59

chadfordinsider:

Raptors: Need someone who can get to basket … Waiters, Lamb, Ross, Lillard seem to be the targets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 6:59 chadfordinsider

7:00

sam_amick:

On the ripple effect of getting the No. 1 pick (specifically RFA Eric Gordon), New Orleans coach Monty Williams ... http://www.sulia.com/c/basketball/f/f3147a7c-6dff-421d-b7d5-427f59e2fec8/?source=twitter [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:00 sam_amick

7:00

chadfordinsider:

Pistons. Need athletic big/shot blocker. Not great options at 9. Henson v. T. Jones v. Moultrie v. Leonard v. Zeller??? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:00 chadfordinsider

7:01

chadfordinsider:

Hornets at 10: Lillard v Marshall. This one seems like a PG for sure to go with Anthony Davis [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:01 chadfordinsider

7:04

pdxtrailblazers:

All Goes According To Plan, Trail Blazers Land Two Early Draft Picks: All is good in Rip City. For the first ti... http://bit.ly/KJRSMe [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:04 pdxtrailblazers

7:04

mtokito:

On No. 11 pick, G.S. got a very good player in Klay Thompson last year. JJ Reddick was No. 11, as was Jerryd Bayless. #Blazers [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:04 mtokito

7:10

wessywes2:

@NdotSmitty congrats on your new restaurant franchise Lil bro!!! http://lockerz.com/s/213182970 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:10 wessywes2

7:15

mtokito:

If Mikan was still playing and a No. 6, he'd be there RT @pattersonphoto: @mtokito Battier is a 'recent' 6th pick? What about George Mikan? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:15 mtokito

7:19

NBA:

LeBron (20 points) and the @MiamiHEAT clawing back in this game and trail BOS 67-62 midway thru the 3rd. Rondo pacing BOS w/24p-5r-7a. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:19 NBA

7:24

mtokito:

I think I'll just leave that one alone. RT @LindsayRae19: Two tweets from @mtokito about @ShaneBattier. So proud of my co-worker. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:24 mtokito

7:26

NBA:

The Heat have cut the Celtics 15 point lead down to 1 late in the 3rd. James and Chalmers leading the comeback w/20 & 19 pts respectively. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:26 NBA

7:26

KBergCBS:

Heat closing gap with athleticism. Wade crossover fallaway and block on Allen at rim leads to layup. Then Pierce missed 3 leads to layup. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:26 KBergCBS

7:33

pdxtrailblazers:

What should PDX do w/ the lottery picks? Trade Up, Trade For Vets, or Stay Put at 6 & 11. You tell us! | http://bit.ly/KKccN4 #ripcitydraft [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:33 pdxtrailblazers

7:33

mtokito:

Looked up. Your'e the only Battierologist around RT @LindsayRae19: @mtokito did you have to look up he was 6th pick '01, or did you know? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:33 mtokito

7:35

NBA:

RT @christomasson: With that block, LeBron James made proud the guy he got the idea to wear No. 6 from (Bill Russell). [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:35 NBA

7:37

NBA:

The @MiamiHEAT end the 3rd on a 15-4 run to go ahead of @celtics 81-75. James leading the charge with 24 points. Rondo has 26p-6r-8a. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:37 NBA

7:39

WindhorstESPN:

Heat now with 5 consecutive games where they have outscored opponent in in 3Q (35-22 tonight). Won previous 4 games. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:39 WindhorstESPN

7:40

KBergCBS:

Heat close third on 21-8 run, lead 81-75. Wade comes to life with 12 in the quarter. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:40 KBergCBS

7:42

pdxtrailblazers:

Audio: post-lottery conference call with Chad Buchanan and @wessywes2 || http://cdn.iamatrailblazersfan.com.s3.amazonaws.com/media/buchanan_mathews_053012.mp3 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:42 pdxtrailblazers

7:42

blazermb:

"@KMontgomery878: @mikerice6 @Blazermb @dwightjaynes now what?". Start answering the phone and weighing offers. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:42 blazermb

7:44

KBergCBS:

A technical foul for getting fouled? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:44 KBergCBS

7:47

sam_amick:

My Draft Lottery musings: This day, unlike that one in 2007, won't be the one where Rich Cho is glad he came in 2nd - http://bit.ly/KeI0ww [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:47 sam_amick

7:49

johnhollinger:

That clear path foul was so Pietrus. My key player for tonight has 0 points. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:49 johnhollinger

7:49

MrMichaelLee:

Asked about Wittman, Ernie Grunfeld didn't commit but said "situation will be resolved way before the draft. We like the job Randy's done." [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:49 MrMichaelLee

7:49

sam_amick:

And from earlier today: My peek at the GM searches in Portland & Orlando & coaching search in Charlotte - http://bit.ly/KeIv9C [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:49 sam_amick

7:49

kpelton:

Clear Path has to be outside the free throw line. That's what Pietrus was indicating. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:49 kpelton

7:50

NBA:

Tight game coming down to the wire in MIA w/the Heat on top of the Celtics 85-81 w/ 8:34 left in the 4th. Rondo has a game-high 28. LBJ w/24 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:50 NBA

7:52

jwquick:

Blazers president Larry Miller, 61, has two years remaining on contract and says he has no intention of retiring when it expires [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:52 jwquick

7:53

johnhollinger:

Pietrus corner 3. First corner of game for Bos. Only other 3 was above break. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:53 johnhollinger

7:54

SeanGrandePBP:

The Celtics are 33-1 this year when leading by 14+. The lone loss, Game 4 at Philadelphia May 18th. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:54 SeanGrandePBP

7:56

KBergCBS:

Celtics have absorbed a huge punch from Miami and made this a fourth-quarter execution game. Boston 88-85. Rondo has played every second. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:56 KBergCBS

7:56

NBA:

The Celtics come right back and reel off an 11-1 run to go ahead of the Heat 88-85 with 6:58 left in the 4th. Rondo has 30. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:56 NBA

7:57

blazersedge:

7-0 Celtics run in 1:35 since LeBron James went to the bench. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:57 blazersedge

7:59

blazermb:

Been hearing that Rondo could possibly be had this summer. This kind of game he's playing tonight makes me a huge believer. Tough as nails. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:59 blazermb

7:59

wessywes2:

@LanceYoung21 he's just mobbing like that http://lockerz.com/s/213192465 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 7:59 wessywes2

8:00

blazermb:

"@Tcarlson85: @blazermb would you trade the picks to move up?" If a starting point is the priority, these are assets to help you get one. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:00 blazermb

8:03

chadfordinsider:

Going on the air with @ESPNCleveland to talk NBA Draft. Listen on ESPN 850 WKNR or http://ESPNCleveland.com [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:03 chadfordinsider

8:07

NBA:

The @celtics are looking to hold onto their 94-89 lead with 2:55 left in the 4th. Rondo leading the charge with 32pts,8rbs and 9asts.#ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:07 NBA

8:07

blazermb:

"@KMontgomery878: @blazermb I think we should use the picks we need to rebuild" Certainly have that option. Flexibility is like gold. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:07 blazermb

8:10

blazermb:

"@BlazeHerr: @mikerice6 @blazermb That was a Blazer shirt? Great show guys. Blogs tonight?". Yes, blog later tonight. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:10 blazermb

8:11

johnhollinger:

Mike Breen with 3SP right there. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:11 johnhollinger

8:12

johnhollinger:

Pietrus has to be one of the league's ten most frustrating players. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:12 johnhollinger

8:13

NBA:

BIG FT's by LeBron puts the Heat on top of the Celtics 96-94 with 1:36 left in the 4th. LeBron has 30. Rondo with 32. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:13 NBA

8:13

johnhollinger:

RT @JonMeerdink: @johnhollinger New Disney channel show about a bumbling, occasionally amazing basketball player: That's So Pietrus. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:13 johnhollinger

8:15

johnhollinger:

@sportguy33 No, you'll be thinking about the insane fouls by Pietrus. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:15 johnhollinger

8:16

NBA:

Huge jumper by Haslem to put the @MiamiHEAT up 98-94 with 1:08 remaining in the 4th.#ECF! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:16 NBA

8:17

blazersblog:

New on OregonLive: 2012 NBA draft: Should the Trail Blazers use or trade their picks? (poll) http://bit.ly/KVyWuw [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:17 blazersblog

8:17

johnhollinger:

Six for Pierce. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:17 johnhollinger

8:18

WindhorstESPN:

Tough call there. Pierce fouls out going straight up with Wade a little out of control. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:18 WindhorstESPN

8:24

NBA:

We are going to OT in Miami all tied up at 99. Rondo pacing Boston with 32 points. LeBron leading MIA with 30. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:24 NBA

8:25

KBergCBS:

OT in Miami, tied at 99. Celtics must now play extra period without Pierce and with Rondo having played all 48. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:25 KBergCBS

8:26

KBergCBS:

LeBron is 6-for-19. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:26 KBergCBS

8:26

sportsguy33:

Just so you know: every Celtics fan wanted LBJ to shoot that off balance jumper instead of talking Rondo to the rim. So thanks LeBron. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:26 sportsguy33

8:28

johnhollinger:

Pietrus has five. We're a whistle away from Sasha Pavlovic in an OT playoff game. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:28 johnhollinger

8:28

DraftExpress:

2012 Post-NBA Draft Lottery Interview Transcripts http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2012-Post-NBA-Draft-Lottery-Interview-Transcripts-3930 - Reactions from Monty Williams, Rich Cho, Wes Matthews and others [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:28 DraftExpress

8:29

WojYahooNBA:

Column: In a fitting end, NBA completes its New Orleans reclamation. New owner. New young star. Same old suspicions. http://tinyurl.com/d7an7yp [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:29 WojYahooNBA

8:30

chadfordinsider:

Here's Andre Drummond's workout video. "We're trying to create a monster." http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7984310 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:30 chadfordinsider

8:30

NBA:

WADE with the thunderous jam ties the game up at 101. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:30 NBA

8:30

johnhollinger:

Dooling fouled out. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:30 johnhollinger

8:32

NBAGuru:

Rondo has now surpassed his career-high with 37 points. He'll need to eclipse 40 if the Celtics have any chance. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:32 NBAGuru

8:32

johnhollinger:

Celtics will be losing a point -- Rondo's foot on line on that 3. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:32 johnhollinger

8:33

KBergCBS:

Rondo three correctly ruled a 2-pointer on replay review. 103-103. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:33 KBergCBS

8:35

KBergCBS:

This game ain't bad ... [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:35 KBergCBS

8:36

NBA:

BIG slam by Haslem!! Miami leads 107-105 with 1:27 left in OT. What a game! #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:36 NBA

8:36

johnhollinger:

Rondo clearly hit in head by Wade. Should have been at the line splitting two free throws. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:36 johnhollinger

8:38

johnhollinger:

Wade gave KG quite a look after that bucket. Interesting. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:38 johnhollinger

8:40

NBA:

Wade's ridiculous 3-point play gives the Heat a 110-105 lead with 59.7 seconds left in OT. Boston ball. #ECF [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:40 NBA

8:42

jonahkeri:

"I'm better than you, AND I murdered your teammate and got a no-call" RT @johnhollinger Wade gave KG quite a look after that bucket. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:42 jonahkeri

8:43

johnhollinger:

I don't remember Boston fans being convinced the league is rigged after Game 6 of the Atlanta series. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:43 johnhollinger

8:44

BeckleyMason:

Statistical variance would suggest Rondo will never make a shot ever again [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:44 BeckleyMason

8:45

NBA:

Instant playoff classic as the @MiamiHEAT defeat the @Celtics 115-111 in OT to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron led MIA w/34pts, 10rbs & 7asts [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:45 NBA

8:46

johnhollinger:

YO! RT @WSzczerbiak KG is another one who lacks the #clutchgene always has! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:46 johnhollinger

8:51

NBAGuru:

Rondo's stat line is straight out of NBA Jam: 44 pts, 16-24 FG, 8 reb, 10 ast, 3 stl. He deserves his own cheat code after this. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:51 NBAGuru

8:54

NBA:

Rajon Rondo becomes first player in @Celtics NBA playoff history with 40+ points & 10+ assists with tonight's 44/10. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:54 NBA

8:57

NBA:

Catch the @MiamiHEAT & @Celtics #ECF Game 2 postgame press conferences on http://NBA.com & @NBATV as Miami goes up 2-0. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:57 NBA

8:58

johnhollinger:

RT @kpelton: The Celtics got 2 stops in overtime. 1 was on LeBron James' pair of missed free throws. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:58 johnhollinger

8:58

CoupNBA:

Heat hit 7-of-14 on corner threes. Boston only took four, made one. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:58 CoupNBA

8:59

BeckleyMason:

Pierce just left early because the Heat have this one awesome chair in the visiting lockerroom and he never gets to sit in it. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 8:59 BeckleyMason

9:03

bruce_arthur:

Sounds like David Stern's omnipotent conspiracy machine had a really busy day. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:03 bruce_arthur

9:04

chadfordinsider:

RT @ESPNAndyKatz: Davis excited to go back to NO after winning title in April; family interviewing agents http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/7990882/2012-nba-playoffs-anthony-davis-welcomes-chance-play-new-orleans-hornets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:04 chadfordinsider

9:05

blazermb:

"@KMontgomery878: @blazermb if only we had a gm to direct us". Chad and his team have been great. It was his move that landed the 6th pick. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:05 blazermb

9:05

KevinHart4real:

Miami was challenged tonight and they answered......they are still contenders people!!!! What a season #NBA [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:05 KevinHart4real

9:06

BlazerFreeman:

#Blazers land two lottery picks ... will they use them and rebuild with youth or trade them for difference-maker? http://tinyurl.com/cbwx9rr [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:06 BlazerFreeman

9:16

CBSSports:

Rajon Rondo played all 53 minutes, scored 44 points...and it wasn't enough. @KBergCBS' analysis of a thriller in Miami: http://cbsprt.co/BergerECF2 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:16 CBSSports

9:24

SportsCenter:

Rajon Rondo joins this list of players w/at least 40 pts, 10 assts & 8 rebs in a game in NBA playoff history » http://t.co/r5eOzUdd [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:24 SportsCenter

9:33

JohnCanzanoBFT:

We are going to break a participation record in the http://www.StarlightRun.com on Saturday. Join the run. Help kids. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:33 JohnCanzanoBFT

9:35

dwightjaynes:

Hire that GM ... there can be no mistakes this time in draft/ FA RT @KMontgomery878: @mikerice6 @Blazermb @dwightjaynes now what? [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:35 dwightjaynes

9:36

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Register to run before midnight Thurs. and you save $5 off registration http://www.StarLightRun.com Help Us. Help You. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:36 JohnCanzanoBFT

9:38

SamSmithHoops:

Bad night for NBA: The league's team jumps up to win lottery, Miami gets 18 more FT's and LeBron in every play is called for just 2 fouls. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:38 SamSmithHoops

9:39

JohnCanzanoBFT:

See you there! RT @Stephanie_Jones: @JohnCanzanoBFT thanks for the reminder! I almost forgot!! [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:39 JohnCanzanoBFT

9:39

JohnCanzanoBFT:

Sweet! RT @jonnythumper: @JohnCanzanoBFT LilThumper is running along with some of his #Waluga teammates! #starlightrun [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:39 JohnCanzanoBFT

9:45

NBA:

After winning the 1st pick, @Hornets Coach Williams: http://on.nba.com/KeOOKs future owner Tom Benson: http://on.nba.com/KeOUSm join @NBATV. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:45 NBA

9:46

chadfordinsider:

Draft Blog: @coachthorpe breaks down Anthony Davis' fit with the New Orleans Hornets [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:46 chadfordinsider

9:47

chadfordinsider:

Draft Blog: @coachthorpe breaks down Anthony Davis' fit with the New Orleans Hornets http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog/_/name/nba_draft/id/7990994/nba-draft-hornets-building-blocks-start-anthony-davis (insider) [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:47 chadfordinsider

9:56

blazersblog:

New on OregonLive: 2012 NBA draft lottery: Trail Blazers score 2 first-round picks http://bit.ly/LL9s3J [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 9:56 blazersblog

10:00

blazersedge:

Portland Trail Blazers Get #6 and #11 Picks in 2012 Draft: The Expectations http://sbn.to/LLkAxI [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:00 blazersedge

10:32

johnhollinger:

Fun footnote: Boston had >= 226 combined points just 3 times in past 160 games. All 3 were vs. Knicks. [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:32 johnhollinger

10:33

GwashNBAGlobe:

#celtics VP of basketball ops Danny Ainge and Asst GM Michael Zarren had an animated convo with NBA VP of Referee Ops Joe Borgia after game [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:33 GwashNBAGlobe

10:39

pdxtrailblazers:

Mike Barrett: A Solid First Step: All goes according to plan at the NBA Draft Lottery http://bit.ly/Mam1bf [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:39 pdxtrailblazers

10:53

WojYahooNBA:

Yahoo! Sports draft analyst @DraftExpress with his first post-lottery mock draft. http://tinyurl.com/dxfxg46 [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:53 WojYahooNBA

10:55

dwightjaynes:

RT @CSNTalkinBall: Fans- use the two lottery picks or package and trade them? @dwightjaynes and @ChrisBHaynes want to know. #talkinball [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 10:55 dwightjaynes

11:05

NBA:

A look at whacky NBA Playoffs fashion: http://youtu.be/2V0330Drfkk & our crazy fans: http://youtu.be/1AdNk3wpyWE #NBAPlayoffs [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 11:05 NBA

11:05

blazersedge:

Heat outlast Rondo, Celtics in OT despite late-game misadventures http://cbsprt.co/L4E6Gk [via Twitter]

Wednesday May 30, 2012 11:05 blazersedge

11:06

KBergCBS:

Column: With the will of a champion, Rajon Rondo falls short. #NBAPlayoffs #Heat #Celtics http://cbsprt.co/L4ErsA [via Twitter]