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Kevin Love: Agent reportedly hired. I'm going to disagree with my man E's assessment and say that Love is worth the saliva. No, his measurables aren't great, and he could be in better shape, but I think he's actually kind of a sure thing. Not a sure thing to be a 12-year All-Star, but a sure thing to be at least pretty good. He's a freshman with a ton of post moves, great passing ability (and not just on those long outlet passes) and basketball sense out the wazoo. I'd buy stock in Kevin Love as a pro.

Darren Collison: Agent reportedly hired. For whatever the reason, he seems itching to go pro, and that's fine. He'll probably be a non-lottery first-rounder, but I think he'd benefit from another year, adding a few more things to his game, and trying again next year when Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo, and Jerryd Bayless aren't around.

Chase Budinger: Agent not hired. Any agent that would tell Chase Budinger that he's ready for the NBA right now and would be a lottery prick (whoops) should be stripped of his license, put in jail, and have to legally change his name to "Fibbyface Liar Von BurningPants."

Terrence Williams: Returning to school. Not only is Williams making the right decision by returning to Louisville, but he's also dishing out sweet quotes at the same time: "There are too many sharks in this year," Williams said. "Next year it'll be fish and seaweed."

Donte Green: No word on an agent. It would be a shame if he didn't return. He'll really get a chance to shine next year at Syracuse, and I was looking forward to seeing what Jim Boeheim could do with that same roster and another year of experience under their belts.

Earl Clark: No decision made yet on an agent. He's going to be a fine NBA player, but again, I think another year would be a good idea for him. According to his dad, the NBA's always been his dream and he thinks he's "as close as he can get right now." He's close. But he could be in a better position. He would be if he waited a year, and built on the reputation he started to establish this year.

Ronald Steele. Agent not hired. He didn't play a game this season following three knee surgeries. You'll see him back at Alabama next year.

Marreese Speights. Agent not hired. You'll see him back at Florida next year.

Anthony Randolph. Agent not hired. My guess is that he will hire one, though, as soon as people start telling him he's a lottery pick. And he will be. Sorry, LSU. Your coaching job just got a little less attractive.

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  1. WhiskerBiscuits
    1. Posted by WhiskerBiscuits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Re: Budinger: "Lottery prick" ... Excellent.
    Presumably a type, but still ... Excellent.
  2. WhiskerBiscuits
    2. Posted by WhiskerBiscuits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    My attempt to type "typo" was a freaking typo ... That, friends, is not so excellent.
  3. Jac
    3. Posted by Jac Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Word of advice on the Love and Collison "reports", if it the source is the LA Times you can be assured that what they're reporting is usually made up garbage (see: Farve's agent looking around story from last week, P.Diddy-Tupac story from last week). Granted it's not a stretch of the imagination saying that they're going to leave but nothing has been confirmed from them yet, and Howland actually said neither has made a decision at his press conference a couple hours ago - it's just the bored, and lazy LA media trying to jump the shark yet again.
  4. g
    4. Posted by g Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    What about Joe Alexander?

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