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Nuggets will get at least 4th pick

Apr 29, 2003 8:10 AM EST

The Denver Nuggets got lucky Monday. Or did they?

The Nuggets, who at 17-65 tied Cleveland for the worst record in the NBA this season, won a drawing with the Cavaliers. If neither team gets one of the top three picks when the June 26 draft order is determined at the May 22 lottery, Denver will select No. 4 and Cleveland No. 5. But, obviously, the Nuggets are hoping the drawing ends up meaning nothing.

Via Rocky Mountain News

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Murder suspect arrested in Wagner's vehicle

Apr 27, 2003 4:56 AM EST

The Associated Press reports that a man sought in a murder this past month was arrested getting into Cleveland Cavaliers guard DaJuan Wagner's car.

According to Lean Rose, Wagner's agent, Wagner lent Lance L. Bean his Mercedes S600. Bean was arrested and charged with the murder of Donald Sanders.

Wagner was not present when Bean was arrested.

"Dajuan had no knowledge of the situation,'' Rose said.

Via ESPN

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LeBron officially declares

Apr 26, 2003 9:29 AM EST

Tom Reid of the Akron Beacon-Journal and Chris Tomasson of the Rocky Mountain News report: At a news conference on Friday afternoon, 18-year old St. Vincent-St. Mary High School star LeBron James officially announced that he is declaring for this June’s NBA Draft.

James, who is likely to be the first player selected in the draft, held the conference at his high school and it was broadcast by the Ohio News Network and ESPN2

He has wanted to play in the NBA since grade-school and is happy to take the first steps towards being drafted.

``It's been a longtime goal, and I'm happy it's finally coming true,'' James said.

At the news conference, James also said that he will play for the team that drafts him and believes he can make an immediate impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Denver Nuggets.

``Whatever team decides to pick me on June 26, 2003, I won't let them down,'' said James. ``I'll look to be a leader on a team that is looking to get better from season to season.''

"If I get drafted by the Cavs, they will be a lot better team than they were a year ago," James said. "As for Denver, the same thing goes."

With the draft lottery coming up in about a month on May 22, James figures his future home is close to being decided and hopes to get acquainted with his new team as soon as possible.

"Hopefully, everybody says I'll be the No. 1 pick," James said. "I'll get to know a lot of my teammates when the (lottery) balls drop. Once those balls drop, I'm going to go build a relationship with the coaches and the team. It's not a lock that I'm going to be the No. 1 pick. But I want to get in some spring training."

"Whatever team picks me won't be disappointed.”

Via Akron Beacon-Journal

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Cavaliers Apr 2003 Archive

  • Paxson staying, Ilgauskas out?

    cleveland plain dealer | Apr 25, 2003

    Roger Brown of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports: Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson might get to stay in Cleveland but Zydrunas Ilgauskas might get sent packing.

  • Nuggets, Cavs set to break tie

    The Rocky Mountain News | Apr 24, 2003

    Chris Tomasson reports on the tie breakers being drawn for lottery postion.

  • Draft ties to be broken Monday

    Rocky Mountain News | Apr 24, 2003

    The Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers will go head-to-head Monday to see who will receive the higher pick should they both be unlucky enough to fail to secure a top 3 pick according to Chris Tomasson of the Rocky Mountain News.

  • Smart wants to return as coach

    cleveland plain dealer | Apr 16, 2003

    Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports: The Cleveland Cavaliers will play their final game of the season tonight against Toronto, a game that might be the last for interim head coach Keith Smart.

  • Parker to get "Smushed"

    cleveland plain dealer | Apr 11, 2003

    Roger Brown of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports: The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to "Smush" their relationship with rookie point guard William "Smush" Parker at season's end.

  • Hawks try to match last season's win total

    Jeff Denberg/Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 11, 2003

  • Artest 'playing to the crowd'

    Indianapolis Star | Apr 3, 2003

    Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers forward Ron Artest could face a league suspension after raising his middle finger to the fans.