http://layupdrill.com Basketball news, rumors, editorials, videos, and much more from a fans point of view. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:55:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now that they will be teammates, they will get a chance to have moments like this more often. http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/flashback-friday-kobe-and-artest/ [caption id="attachment_3482" align="alignleft" width="212" caption="photo - AP"][/caption] The Detroit Free Press and CBS Sports reported earlier this week a rumor that stated shortly after Ben Gordon agreed in principle to a deal with the Pistons, Chicago and Detroit were looking at a potential sign and trade involving Gordon and Allen Iverson. ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/allen-iveron-would-be-the-wrong-answer-in-chicago/ [caption id="attachment_4202" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="photo - AP"][/caption] The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 7/3/09 The Portland Trailblazers have made the latest splash in the free agent signing period, agreeing to terms with former Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu on a 5 year, $50 Million dollar deal. Turkoglu, who was thought to be courted by ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/blazers-sign-hedo-turkoglu/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="358" caption="Photo-NBA"][/caption] With a resume consisting of a 96'-97' Rookie of the Year Award, one time MVP Award, nine time All-Star (including two MVP All-Star Awards), three time All-NBA First Team player, four scoring titles, and ranking fifth all time with a career 27.1 PPG, Allen Iverson truly ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/nearing-the-edge-of-retirement-rises-the-only-true-answer/ ESPN just broke the story that Trevor Ariza is headed to the Houston Rockets. The former Lakers forward was replaced by former Rockets forward Ron Artest, who said he will be joining up with the Lakers next season. More on this as it develops. http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/ariza-headed-to-houston/ The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 7/2/09 Part 2 Things can change a lot in 24 hours. Ron Artest told CBSSports.com that he will be signing with the Lakers, thus taking the place likely of Trevor Ariza. Artest stated that money was not an issue, but that he wants to be ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/artest-chooses-lakers-over-cavs/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="358" caption="Photo-NBA"][/caption] Since the 2009 NBA Free Agent Signing began two days ago, there have only been two major signings thus far (Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva). With the rest of the offseason in front of us, there will be multiple free agent signings from now until then, in which ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/2009-nba-free-agent-signing-staying-or-going/ The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 7/2/09 The Lakers championship celebration may be offically over in a few days. Reports coming out of L.A state that Trevor Ariza is likely to be leaving the champs and headed for a big payday this summer. Both ESPN and Yahoo! Reports as of late last ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/ariza-likely-to-bolt-from-lakers/ The Grizzlies are out of the David Lee sweepstakes officially now. The L.A Times reports that Memphis and the Clippers have agreed on a trade that sends Randolph to Memphis for recently acquired Quentin Richardson. The move allows the Clippers to move Blake Griffin into the power forward spot, ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/clippers-deal-zach-randolph-to-memphis/ The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 7/1/09 Part 2 The first big move of the free agent season has happened. Yahoo! Sports reports former Bulls guard Ben Gordon has agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons, in a move that will pay Gordon $55 Million over the next five seasons. Gordon was ... http://layupdrill.com/2009/07/pistons-sign-ben-gordon-and-villaneuva/