2009 Nba Draft

An in-depth look into how teams in the Atlantic Division of the NBA did in the 2009 NBA Draft.

The 2009 NBA Draft was full of guys that could've made the 1st round, but for a variety of dubious reasons, were relegated to the second half of the gala affair.

Unfortunately, quite a few 1st round picks not only enable for a team to get a boot out of playoff contention, but they can also make good on various front offices being in jeopardy of major shakeup.

Going into the 2009 NBA Draft the L.A. Lakers knew they had possibly three outgoing power hitters and needed just as many to cover any possible losses. Did they pick the right ones or did they let the best pass them by?

The 2009 NBA draft was regarded as having a questionable class, and had the obvious result at number 1. In addition, two high profile trades stole much of the buzz, first with Shaq going to the Cavs, and then Vince Carter going to the arch-rival Magic.

Detroit takes a few gambles...will they pay off?

The 2009 NBA Draft order is set, and now the 2009 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday, June 25th live on ESPN.

The top lifters from the draft this year

James Harden is one of the top college players available in the upcoming draft. What teams are likely to b interested in drafting him, and how will he rate as an NBA player?

If all goes as expected, Arizona's Jordan Hill could end up dropping to the sixth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

The 2009 NBA draft is almost here, but what do we know besides Blake Griffin being the unanimous first overall selection? See which players will round out the top ten.

What teams have the top picks in the NBA Draft this year?

L.A. Clippers win 1st pick, making Griffin the loser. Memphis stands to win, whether they take Uconn's Thabeet or Spain's very young Rubio. Oklahoma Thunder could also end up with either. Kings, Wizards and others harder to guess.

The 2009 NBA Draft will be here before you know it. This article highlights the top 5 shooting guard prospects for the draft and 2009 NBA Mock Draft.

NBA Draft Lottery Date and Time

When is the 2009 NBA Draft this year?

Despite the number of scouts and "experts," we still misunderstand talent identification, as we ignore the important attributes which tend to lead to success and favor those physical qualities which are easy to see and measure.

Check this out to see the players that are front runners for the 2009 NBA Draft.

Drafting is an imprecise science. In the search for a star, scouts overlook the obvious by discounting production, attitude and personality and overvaluing vertical jumps, length or the way the player looks in a uniform.

Featured here are five NBA Dynasties that never were.

The NBA for yet another year has become a watered down product where only a handful of teams have a legitimate shot at winning it all. Unless something changes soon, the same teams year after year will be the only teams with a chance.

As the next CBA comes upon us, here is a look back at a large talking point in the last one, and the unfairness it created in the NBA

The NBA needs to change some current rules. From headbands to technicals to suits to professional conduct, the league needs to regain some liberties. Read on to see how much better the NBA would become if these five rules were changed or abolished.

The debate over college basketball and the NBA rages on. And I'll settle it once and for all (kind of)

Here's a few teams that could have done better in the recent 2009 NBA Draft.

Chase Budinger and Austin Daye are GOING to find a place in the NBA. The question is how they're going to get to that place.

James Harden and Jeff Teague are two of the most talented players in the 2009 NBA Draft. They are also the most criticized for their natural games.