The 2009 NBA Draft

7:00 PM EST

Tune in Thursday at 7:00 PM EST for the 2009 NBA Draft liveblog on theScore.com. James Borbath from Dino Nation Blog and yours truly from RaptorBlog.com will be counting down the picks and providing analysis of the prospects and the teams that draft them. Plus, Holly MacKenzie from The Score's Court Surfing blog will be Tweeting live from the draft room floor in New York.
by Scott Carefoot edited by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 2:45:07 PM
We will be getting underway shortly. Going the entire draft so find a good spot and buckle in for the 5 hour ride.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 10:49:59 PM
Not even NBA players yet and the watches are sparkling from where I sit.
by stackmack via twitter at 6/25/2009 10:57:49 PM
O.K let's get this thing rolling I should be joined shortly by Scott Carefoot and we will be getting update live from NYC from Holly MacKenzie along with thoughts from all of you. So with that I declare this Live Blog open...Let's Roll.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 10:58:13 PM
As you may have heard we have had a few trades. Shaq to Cavs, Vince to Orlando so that is probably a good place to start.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:00:06 PM
Where can i look the nba draft LIVE one internet because i dont have TV anymore
by Ricky
Not sure but there is likely a feed somewhere
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:00:43 PM
What's really good, NBA fans! The NBA Draft liveblog on theScore.com is officially underway
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:01:56 PM
Scott should be here in just a minute but if you have any thoughts before he gets here feel free to drop us a comment actually the he is
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:02:10 PM
what up ... the score comes through again as i sit in london on a couch gonna follow the draft on here
by Nat
Nat, representin' London-town!
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:02:55 PM
yea england has 0 nba coverage i can confirm
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:03:14 PM
So this pre-draft trade action has been pretty boring, huh? Shaq to Cleveland, Vince to Orlando... YAWN. Wake me up when the real action starts.
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:03:41 PM
Scott I just started to mention the big trades to start off before we get to Blake Griffin.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:03:42 PM
question for the xperts: does johnny flynn have the handle and distribution skills to be a true nba pt guard?
by hootchandcootch
Raps better not pick Holiday.
by Paul Milou
B.C's Fav 5 (Links to Draft Express Bios)... James Johnson(Wake Forest)Demar DeRozan(USC) Jonny Flynn(SYRACUSE) Jrue Holiday(UCLA) Gearld Henderson(Duke)
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:04:10 PM
flynn is the real deal
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:04:17 PM
hootch: I think so. His size (or lack thereof) is his main question mark
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:04:22 PM
you should read holly mack's piece she wrote on the score about him
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:04:40 PM
Paul: I don't think Holiday is on the Raptors' radar. The 2 most likely picks are DeMar DeRozan and James Johnson
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:04:52 PM
I agree Jonny Flynn is the truth and unfortunate that he has been on the rise so much I doubt Raps can get him if they stay at 9.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:05:11 PM
lakers sold their pick
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:05:34 PM
Good. I'm cool with either of those two. Raps need help at 2 and 3.
by Paul Milou
will do, Nat, thanks
by hootchandcootch
Some say Holiday is Scott but I think he would be a bad choice. Young and has a lot to prove saw him play a couple times and I felt less than impressed.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:06:11 PM
scott: according to holly - Holiday and Derozan are the two guys on the top of the Raps list
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:06:16 PM
What are the odds that the T-Wolves will trade all their players except for Love for picks and end up with picks 1-4?
by Pompey Canuck
slim to none
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:06:38 PM
So when does it get underway exactly, my cable is out BOO!
by Paul Milou
Pompey: My feeling is that the T-Wolves will try to trade 2 of their picks for the Grizzlies' #2 pick
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:06:55 PM
Likely first pick little after 7:30
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:07:00 PM
is this Amare trade going to happen??
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:07:03 PM
Just a rumor right now, Nat. But the way Phoenix is playing right now, I wouldn't put it past them
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:07:31 PM
Any chance Turkoglu comes to T.O now that they got VC
by Luka
Is Steve Nash demanding a trade the heck off the Suns...I would.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:07:35 PM
I hope not, Luka. He wants $10 million plus and he's not worth that
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:07:48 PM
Wheres Amare going?
by Paul Milou
Amare is likely going to the wizards
by Marcus
Hedo may not remain in Orlando according to folks on NBA-TV
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:08:05 PM
i could be happy with hedo.. i am not sold marion works in toronto
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:08:14 PM
Andre Aldridge was suggesting that earlier today.
by James Borbath at 6/25/2009 11:08:22 PM
with Orlando going with vince that essentially squashes any idea of hedo staying i think
by Nat at 6/25/2009 11:08:37 PM
Nat: I like Marion a lot better than Hedo. Marion is a better rebounder and defender, and that's where the Raptors need help
by Scott Carefoot at 6/25/2009 11:08:40 PM
Hedo's decision-making and shot selection drive me NUTS
by Paul Milou