Courtside Buzz

• Celtics, Pollard Agree on a Deal:  Scott Pollard is believed to have made a one-year deal with the Celtics for the veteran minimum.
• Players on the Trading Block:  Ron Artest, Mike Bibby, Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O’Neal, Michael Pietrus, & Anderson Varejao are names that keep popping up in trade discussions.
• Garnett makes the Celtics a Contender:  With Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, Boston may have what it takes to turn things around and be a strong contender in the East.
• Eastern Conference Gets Tough:  A quick look at the five teams that made the most and the least changes so far this offseason

Courtside Buzz

• Cavs Interested in Morris Peterson:  Sources report that the Cavs are indeed interested in the Toronto Raptors guard/forward, Morris Peterson.

Courtside Buzz

• Gibson talks about the start of the “Boobie” phenomenon, his idol Chauncey Billups, Lebron being a big brother, and more. (The Dan Patrick Show)
• Cleveland company pushing for paperless tickets for all events.
• 2007 NBA Draft this Thursday June 28 @ 7:00pm in Madison Square Garden, NY.  Live broadcast on ESPN. 
• Plain Dealer Reporter, Branson Wright, talks about the Cavs entering the draft via buy or trade.
• Vegas Summer League starts next Friday, July 6 at Las Vegas’ Cox Pavilion.  Cavs play San Antonio on 7/7, China on 7/8, Phoenix on 7/9, Memphis on 7/12, and Washington on 7/14.
• Lebron will co-host the ESPY’s with Jimmy Kimmel on July 15 on ESPN.  James is in the running for 4 awards.  Get your votes in today!
• *New* Added 6/27/07:  James announces his decision to play for Team USA.