- Apparently Portland wanted to bring Joel Freeland over this season. I'm not sure this could be a huge surpise to anyone who followed our updates over his last season. Freeland was solid in the ACB League in spite of some nagging injuries. This news did catch all those off-guard who had been saying Portland would renounce Freeland's rights to gain a little flexibility. Why so many seemed to think that the franchise should give up on a high-potential (he's still only 22) player for absolutely nothing was what was really crazy.
- Sadly for everyone, Shawn Kemp cancelled his plans to go play an exhibition in China. Going to China was the next logical step for Kemp after playing in the 3BA. By the way, if you like basketball and novelty, and if you read this blog more than twice a week you do, the 3BA is made for you. (Assist HoopsHype.)
