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nba.com     May 20, 2008            

Posted May 20, 2008 | By Anthony Hyde How did we get here? 1947-65: Territorial Picks In the league’s early years, when teams were struggling to build strong fan bases, the NBA Draft included territorial picks. The price for Goodrich was three future draft picks, including New Orleans’... [read full story]                    

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Hoping for a big score

newsobserver.com     May 20, 2008          

Losing teams want to be winners in today's draft lottery Portland moved up to No. 1 in last year's draft lottery and chose Greg Oden, now rehabbing from knee surgery. Mike D'Antoni will try to make the New York Knicks fortunate before he can make them good, and the Seattle SuperSonics are sending...                    

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Poll of fans shows 'Other' at top of the list over Beasley and Rose

newsok.com     May 20, 2008          

Sonics try to reverse draft trend Poor selections, roster upheaval have cost club According to one prominent online survey, the player who should be selected first in next month's NBA Draft is "Other.___ An NBA.com poll is asking visitors to make their No. 1 selection. They must choose among...                    

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Michael Beasley could continue to follow Kevin Durant?s path

theolympian.com     May 20, 2008          

By Percy Allen | The Seattle Times • Published May 19, 2008 Somebody stole the pizza, and all signs pointed to the new kid. Eight years ago, Michael Beasley was awkward and clumsy on the basketball court. Everyone at the Seat Pleasant Activity Center just outside of Washington, D.C., could see...                    

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Ford: Draft lottery preview -- follow the bouncing balls

espn.go.com     May 20, 2008          

The 2008 NBA draft lottery (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET) brings us to one of the more interesting and debated aspects of the NBA Draft. Fourteen teams vie for the No. 1 pick in the draft based on the NBA's complicated lottery process. The lottery originally was developed to help the NBA's worst teams rebuild...                    

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Struggling teams hope for luck in draft lottery

star-telegram.com     May 20, 2008          

Wire Reports Lucky Lefty and Larry Legend are the latest characters looking for a big score in New Jersey. Mike D'Antoni will try to make the Knicks fortunate before he can make them good, and the Seattle SuperSonics are sending Kevin Durant in hopes of landing the next, well, Kevin Durant. They...                    

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First Cup: Special Lottery Edition

go.com     May 20, 2008          

Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "The Heat is there because it was very uncompetitive, going a league-worst 15-67 to tie for the worst record in the franchise's 20 seasons. Because of that, it has a better chance than any other team to land the first pick in the June 26 draft....                    

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BREAKDOWN: NBA Draft Lottery

sun-sentinel.com     May 20, 2008          

What: Determination of selection order of the 14 non-playoff teams for June 26 NBA Draft. Heat possibilities: The Heat can exit the lottery with any of the first four selections. Who: The Heat will be represented on stage by guard Dwyane Wade and will be represented during the behind-the-scenes...                    

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Heat's fortunes ride on lottery bounce

sun-sentinel.com     May 20, 2008          

or Memphis guard Derrick Rose? Instead, it will be the Secaucus, N.J., studios of Such is the essence of the NBA Draft lottery, the random-but-weighted drawing that could shape the Miami Heat's future for years to come. Two-hundred and fifty will be issued to the Heat, a fantasy four that could...                    

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Marty Burns: Two big prizes in draft lottery

cnn.com     May 20, 2008          

Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley are the class of the draft The Heat (15-67) have the best chance of winning the lottery The Sonics, Wolves and Grizzlies also have decent lottery odds The lottery determines the first three picks, with the rest of the top 14 in inverse order of a team's...                    

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NBA Draft Lottery: Origins, Reasons, and the One and Done

about.com     May 20, 2008          

The NBA Draft Lottery goes down tonight and the many hopes and dreams of NBA franchises will either be made or crushed! The top prize this coming NBA Draft is once again going to be a pair of top freshmen in Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. Which NBA team will get the top prize of the first...                    

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