The Dream Links - June 1st

by Tom Martin on Jun 1, 2009 12:17 PM CDT in Links

SB Nation added some new features for writers today, allowing lazy bloggers like us to make 'Daily Links' pages with much more ease. Starting today, The Dream Shake will join the rest of the world in linking to stories concerning the Rockets as well as general NBA information. We may not do it every day, but be satisfied that we are finally making an effort to do this. Feel free to post any links in the comments section that we may have missed.

Ford: Which teams are willing to sell their picks? - ESPN
The Rockets are looking to buy. Could Houston actually purchase top ten pick?

Blinebury: A Yao And LeBron Future?
With a Chinese company buying a stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers, there is already a buzz that a there might be a dream pairing of LeBron James and Yao Ming in the future.

SLAM ONLINE Meets Hakeem Olajuwon
The Dream sits down for an interview with Khalid Salaam.

Lewis: Rockets Go Way Beyond 'Moneyball' A's In Terms Of IP
Michael Lewis won't leave the Rockets or A's alone.

Rockets Team Report - Yahoo! Sports
"I hope I’ll be back," Wafer said. "I love Houston, I love this organization. They gave me a chance, so I’d love to be back."

To Be a Cavaliers Fan - TrueHoop By Henry Abbott
Cavs fans deal with their WCF loss.

Dan Wetzel on Derrick Rose - Yahoo! Sports
The Derrick Rose fiasco is an indictment of the NBA's age rule.

Tracy McGrady's Blog
McGrady posts his "summer update."

Scottie Reynolds works out for Rockets, contemplates decision
I would keep an eye on this, although I am not sure where Reynolds would fit into any of our plans.

Assistant coach Del Harris retiring from Bulls
The venerable coaching career of Del Harris will end shortly with the announcement of his retirement after 50 years, according to a league source. Harris coached the Rockets to the 1981 NBA Championship game.

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So i have to ask...

does your hate for Rafer compel you enough to root for the Lakers?

Jonny – TheLakersNation.com

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by Jonny Somers-Harris on Jun 1, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions

I can't decide yet

I like Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis too much. And I hate Kobe Bryant too much.

Then again, I hate Rafer even more, and it would be kinda/sorta nice to lose to the eventual champs.

It’s a tough situation.

The Dream Shake
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak

by Tom Martin on Jun 1, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

The article on Rose is pretty interesting.

I think the age limit should be dropped entirely. All the NBA is trying to do is funnel its young players through the NCAA’s tournament for marketing purposes, and it does no good for the players involved. Meanwhile, the NCAA further hurts what little claim to “amateurism” it still has. I hope more top recruits sign with Euroleague teams.

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by Only_A_Lad on Jun 1, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

I disagree

I actually think they should extend it to two years minimum. Yes, it means college is the minor leagues, but I’m fine with that. It gives these kids at least some education and hopefully an idea of how to deal with money. It also means there aren’t guys burning holes in rosters for a few years like they used to. I’m a fan of great NCAA tourneys too and that would help teams actually become teams.

I do wish the NBA would talk all of the potential prospects into taking a freaking accounting and economics class while they are in school though.

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by UofTOrange on Jun 2, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions

And as far as good for the players

In theory it matures them and gets them ready for the real world. I actually think this is true. If you aren’t smart enough to keep your grades where the NCAA minimums are (VERY LOW) then you aren’t smart enough to get paid millions of dollars because you have a 2 cent head

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by UofTOrange on Jun 2, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Agree with Lee here.

I’m all for doing what the NFL does. Get the kids prepped for life after basketball. Or if they, like so many do (Nudi Ebi) fail to do anything in the NBA and drop out after a year or two.

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"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak

by Tom Martin on Jun 2, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions