NBA Draft Grades 2017: Letter Marks, Results and Analysis for Every Team

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NBA Draft Grades 2017: Letter Marks, Results and Analysis for Every Team

Bleacher Report
On Thursday, the 2017 NBA draft brought several minor trades and one major transaction that should put the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoff picture for the 2017-18 campaign.

Bulls send Jimmy Butler to Wolves; Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn to Chicago

ESPN
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired three-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls in a draft-night deal that reunites him with former coach Tom Thibodeau.

Lonzo Ball and the Lakers looking to recreate Showtime

ESPN
NEW YORK — Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers made it official at 7:47 p.m. ET Thursday, when Showtime met ‘Zotime with the second pick of the NBA draft.

Long-suffering Knicks fans get used to the sadness on the court, madness off of it

Washington Post
NEW YORK – He began to speak on Thursday evening in Brooklyn, and soon he had ushered the listener down a haunted corridor of affliction, all related to two basic questions that might be relevant even to sociologists: What’s it like to be a New York

Report: Vegas isn’t interested in trading defensemen Theodore, Schmidt

NBCSports.com
Now, it’s plausible that someone merely hasn’t found the right price to entice Golden Knights GM George McPhee, but TSN’s Pierre LeBrun indicates that he’s shooting down offers for especially enticing young defensemen.

Danny Ainge: Jayson Tatum would have been Boston Celtics’ pick at No. 1

MassLive.com
That’s not necessarily fair to either player, but it’s the reality of the situation after the Boston Celtics traded the No.

How Many Times Has Trump Played Golf? Not Enough to Know He Shouldn’t Drive a Cart Across the Green

Newsweek
Golf is a game of unwritten rules. When a player takes a divot out of the fairway, that divot should be replaced. When one is about to take a shot, other players should be silent.
Yahoo Sports
That is the only way Derrick White could describe his ascension from a high school player with 1 1/2 college scholarship offers to becoming a first-round pick of the vaunted San Antonio Spurs.

Derek Carr’s extension works for him, not much for other QBs

ESPN
Thursday was a good day for Derek Carr and the next several generations of his family. The Oakland Raiders quarterback signed a contract extension that guarantees him $40 million right away, $70.2 million against injury, and offers him the chance to

Pistons draft pick Luke Kennard must get ‘a lot better’ on defense

Detroit Free Press
Detroit Pistons president Stan Van Gundy was gushing over Luke Kennard’s offensive game. The Pistons first-round pick can shoot the three-pointer, score off the dribble and create for others.

Pacers president: Paul George’s remarks ‘a total gut punch’

ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard called it a “gut punch” when he found out that All-Star Paul George does not want to be part of the franchise long term.

Jets owner Woody Johnson asked to be US ambassador to the UK

ESPN
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson will be nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, the White House announced Thursday night.

Harry Giles Joins De’Aaron Fox, Justin Jackson as Kings’ 2017 NBA Draft Picks

Bleacher Report
Harry Giles finally found a team willing to take a chance on his spotty injury history when the Sacramento Kings made him the 20th pick of the first round in the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday.

Syracuse basketball’s Andrew White not picked in NBA draft; what’s next for him?

Syracuse.com
Syracuse’s Andrew White was not selected during the NBA draft on Thursday night. (Stephen D. Cannerelli | scannerelli@syracuse.

UM’s DJ Wilson drafted by Bucks at No. 17

The Detroit News
On Thursday night, he was a first-round pick in the NBA Draft, selected 17th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. “I love the perseverance that D.J.

Golden State Warriors acquire draft rights to Jordan Bell from Chicago Bulls

NBA.com
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors acquired the draft rights to University of Oregon forward Jordan Bell, the 38th overall selection in the second round of tonight’s 2017 NBA Draft, from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for cash considerations

Mavs get their man in NC State point guard Dennis Smith Jr.

Washington Post  
DALLAS – North Carolina State freshman point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was still available when the Dallas Mavericks came up at No. 9 in the NBA draft – the same spot that led them to Dirk Nowitzki nearly 20 years ago.

Cano HRs twice, Moore wins debut as Mariners top Tigers 9-6 (Jun 22, 2017)

FOXSports.com
SEATTLE (AP) Andrew Moore justified his surprising call-up with a solid performance – although Robinson Cano made his job a whole lot easier.

Right now Masahiro Tanaka is the Yankees’ ace in name only

New York Post
There was a time when a stinker like the one the Yankees delivered Thursday night against the Angels could be downplayed because Masahiro Tanaka was getting the ball for the next game.

Cal’s Rabb falls to 2nd round, lands with Memphis

SFGate
Thursday night’s NBA draft, in many ways, counted as a crowning achievement for Ivan Rabb. He completed his journey from East Oakland and Bishop O’Dowd High School to the world’s best basketball league.

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