In the PLAIN DEALER, Burt Graeff writes that "Cavaliers power forward Drew Gooden shrugs off speculation he'll be playing elsewhere before the NBA's trading deadline."... Link
It might not -- yet -- have the online fanaticism and cachet of baseball, but the NBA and its fans are starting to catch up in the world of team-devoted blogs. To this end, Deadspin salutes these modem-addled souls and proudly presents Blogdom's Best, given to the most outstanding... Link
Drew Gooden's left ankle has been bothering him for weeks, limiting his effectiveness and, even, hurting his statistics somewhat in an important contract year. Some would question the Cavaliers forward's physical and fiscal sanity to play through pain night after...... Link
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer has an entertaining story today about athletes using fake names on the road. They have a fun anecodte about Drew Gooden, but the real fun comes with the sidebar, which lists the fake names some players have used. Some highlights: • Shaquille O'Neal: Vladamire Mandingo •... Link
1 to 30 31 to 60 This is where things start to get tricky. In the first four or five rounds, you have to take the best player available. There is a limited number of true impact players, and the more you can get your hands on, the better.... Link
After Celtics coach Doc Rivers warmly greeted Cav Drew Gooden in the corridor between the locker rooms, it was jokingly mentioned that maybe Rivers would push to acquire the 6-foot-10-inch forward who played for him in Orlando. ''No, no, no,...... Link
Taken early, a power forward can really help shape your draft. Taking a center-esque PF like Elton Brand in the first couple rounds means you can hold off on a center for a good while. Taking a PF that can step outside and knock down a three like Dirk... Link
The Cavs have told Drew Gooden that they want to keep him long term and that they will reward him if he concentrates on rebounding and is satisfied with only having a couple of plays called for him each game....... Link
It's still not a given that Drew Gooden will be with the Cavs come training camp. Like most GMs, Ferry is looking at trade possibilities. Gooden has one year left on a $4 million deal, and that would make him...... Link
Hoopsworld.com reports... The Cavs can begin negotiations with Miami about a sign and trade for Udonis Haslem. A deal of Haslem for Drew Gooden would allow Cleveland the ability to cut some salary. The alternative plan is to deal Gooden...... Link
In slightly more than two months the Utah Jazz will take the next step in their rebuilding process.And it's a big one. On June 28 NBA commissioner David Stern will step to a Madison Square Garden podium and say something like With the No. 4 pick in the NBA... Link
LeBron James scored a game-high 44 points and Drew Gooden converted the game-winning three-point play as Cleveland overcame a 17-point deficit to claim a 109-108 overtime victory against the dismal New Orleans ...... Link
One of the statistics I have been looking at a lot lately has been the on court off court defensive stats at the 82 games site. Many believe figuring out who are good defenders and who are not is almost impossible. I think its difficult, but not impossible. I... Link
Vlad-DUNK! The Supes overcame the absence of Rashard Lewis to beat Cleveland 105-97 last night at the Key. Before the season, this match-up looked like it was going to be a real crapfest: the worst of the east vs. the worst of the west. Instead, it was the first... Link
While Mr. Stoudemire is throwing down 50 points in the face and on the heads of the Blazers... backing him up is Steven Hunter. I point this out because Hunter is leading the league in blocks per 48 minutes (usually a hard category to fill up in fantasy basketball).... Link
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