osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jun 16, 2011 1:55pm
The 2011 NBA Draft takes place on June 23rd at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ...
Kyrie Irving is expected to go #1 Overall to Cleveland... Cavs fans like that or would you go in another direction? Who do you want your team to draft?
Celtics don't pick until #25, I wouldn't mind them going after JuJuan Johnson from Purdue... With losing Shaq to retirement & Krstic to returning overseas to play the C's are definitely short on big men & I think Johnson would be a great fit in Boston.
Kyrie Irving is expected to go #1 Overall to Cleveland... Cavs fans like that or would you go in another direction? Who do you want your team to draft?
Celtics don't pick until #25, I wouldn't mind them going after JuJuan Johnson from Purdue... With losing Shaq to retirement & Krstic to returning overseas to play the C's are definitely short on big men & I think Johnson would be a great fit in Boston.
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norwalk
Posts: 158
Jun 16, 2011 2:03pm
Noooo, save JuJuan for the Cavs in the 2nd round. I'm probably one of the few that would like to see the Cavs go with Williams 1st and Knight 4th. Although that may be too big of risk of not getting either Irving or Knight. Safe bet is Irving and then one of the bigs.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 20, 2011 8:19pm
I think the hilarious part of this draft is the Lakers have 4 second round draft picks and none of them are in the top 40.
I wonder if they will either try to package a couple to move up, sell them to other teams, or draft a bunch of players that won't make the team.
I wonder if they will either try to package a couple to move up, sell them to other teams, or draft a bunch of players that won't make the team.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jun 20, 2011 8:22pm
Obviously, a dreaming Cavs fan would like to see the Irving/Williams combo pulled out of Grant/Gilbert's ass.
But I am going to go with Irving/Kanter.
But I am going to go with Irving/Kanter.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 20, 2011 8:29pm
sleeper;807905 wrote:I think the hilarious part of this draft is the Lakers have 4 second round draft picks and none of them are in the top 40.
I wonder if they will either try to package a couple to move up, sell them to other teams, or draft a bunch of players that won't make the team.
Already talking about trying to buy a pick in the 1st round. Most you can spend is $3 mil. I'm pretty sure they will get something done.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Jun 20, 2011 8:49pm
Hear anything about Darko being involved in the rumored Gasol trade? Dude is a winner!wildcats20;807920 wrote:Already talking about trying to buy a pick in the 1st round. Most you can spend is $3 mil. I'm pretty sure they will get something done.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 23, 2011 6:59pm
Draft pregame about to start...lol
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jun 23, 2011 7:05pm
Not Irving/Kanter if the cavs have their way.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 23, 2011 7:07pm
Only one trade thus far....
Bobcats Get:
7th pick
Corey Maggette
Bucks Get:
19th pick
Captain Jack
Beno Uldrih
Shaun Livingston
Kings Get:
10th pick
John Salmons
Bobcats Get:
7th pick
Corey Maggette
Bucks Get:
19th pick
Captain Jack
Beno Uldrih
Shaun Livingston
Kings Get:
10th pick
John Salmons
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 23, 2011 7:08pm
And supposedly, Captain Jack is NOT happy about having to relocate again. Not so sure he will ever see a Bucks jersey. Although, I think he would be a great fit.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jun 23, 2011 7:12pm
cavs trying to use the 14.5 million trade exemption to get another lottery pick by taking a hideous contract. Rip Hamilton has been mentioned.
also said if they get another lottery pick they'll look to deal it and #4 for the 2nd pick to take williams.
also said if they get another lottery pick they'll look to deal it and #4 for the 2nd pick to take williams.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 23, 2011 7:14pm
j_crazy;811699 wrote:cavs trying to use the 14.5 million trade exemption to get another lottery pick by taking a hideous contract. Rip Hamilton has been mentioned.
also said if they get another lottery pick they'll look to deal it and #4 for the 2nd pick to take williams.
Not much time left to pull that off
Plus trades made now are different right? If you trade now, the original team picks the player for you. Or am I wrong there?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 23, 2011 7:15pm
Midstate01;811701 wrote:Not much time left to pull that off
Plus trades made now are different right? If you trade now, the original team picks the player for you. Or am I wrong there?
I think that's only when you trade for the rights to the draft pick, not that actual pick. If that makes sense?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 23, 2011 7:17pm
j_crazy;811699 wrote:cavs trying to use the 14.5 million trade exemption to get another lottery pick by taking a hideous contract. Rip Hamilton has been mentioned.
also said if they get another lottery pick they'll look to deal it and #4 for the 2nd pick to take williams.
Rip would be bought out.....never see a cavs jersey
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 23, 2011 7:17pm
wildcats20;811702 wrote:I think that's only when you trade for the rights to the draft pick, not that actual pick. If that makes sense?
That may be. Idk. The NBA has weird trade rules all the way around.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jun 23, 2011 7:18pm
Midstate01;811701 wrote:Not much time left to pull that off
Plus trades made now are different right? If you trade now, the original team picks the player for you. Or am I wrong there?
I think thats right as of 2 this afternoon. I'm not really sure how it works
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 23, 2011 7:20pm
Posted this on the Cavs thread. Disregard the comments about the #7 pick. That ship has sailed...
NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Want Tristan Thompson, Seek Third Lottery Pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers hold two picks in the top five for Thursday's NBA draft, but that isn't enough for the team that is really looking to improve.
ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that the Cavaliers are now seeking a third lottery pick, with the Sacramento Kings (no. 7) and Detroit Pistons (no. 8) as the most likely targets.
Cleveland is expected to draft Kyrie Irving first overall and Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas at no. 4, so they' clearly feel that Thompson will be available if they trade back into the top 10 selections.
MUST READ: 9 Potential Biggest Trades on Draft Day
The Cavs would really like to land Derrick Williams in addition to Irving and Valanciunas, but that might not be possible if the T-Wolves are intent on keeping him.
Cleveland's massive $14.5 million trade exception from LeBron James' departure gives them a competitive advantage over others in trade talks, and they plan to use it wisely.
The Cavs can't get much worse than they showed last season, and if they're able to land three lottery selections on Thursday night, it could get a lot better very shortly for the team.
NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Want Tristan Thompson, Seek Third Lottery Pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers hold two picks in the top five for Thursday's NBA draft, but that isn't enough for the team that is really looking to improve.
ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that the Cavaliers are now seeking a third lottery pick, with the Sacramento Kings (no. 7) and Detroit Pistons (no. 8) as the most likely targets.
Cleveland is expected to draft Kyrie Irving first overall and Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas at no. 4, so they' clearly feel that Thompson will be available if they trade back into the top 10 selections.
MUST READ: 9 Potential Biggest Trades on Draft Day
The Cavs would really like to land Derrick Williams in addition to Irving and Valanciunas, but that might not be possible if the T-Wolves are intent on keeping him.
Cleveland's massive $14.5 million trade exception from LeBron James' departure gives them a competitive advantage over others in trade talks, and they plan to use it wisely.
The Cavs can't get much worse than they showed last season, and if they're able to land three lottery selections on Thursday night, it could get a lot better very shortly for the team.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jun 23, 2011 7:28pm
FWIW from realgm:07:07 PM: RUMOR: Chris Mannix is reporting the Wolves are contemplating trading the No. 2 overall pick for Monta Ellis.
07:04 PM: RUMOR: Chad Ford reports that the Raptors appear to be preferring Bismack Biyombo with the fifth overall pic.
07:04 PM: RUMOR: Chad Ford reports that the Raptors appear to be preferring Bismack Biyombo with the fifth overall pic.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 23, 2011 7:31pm
Still dont understand this from the Kings perspective.wildcats20;811695 wrote:Only one trade thus far....
Bobcats Get:
7th pick
Corey Maggette
Bucks Get:
19th pick
Captain Jack
Beno Uldrih
Shaun Livingston
Kings Get:
10th pick
John Salmons
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jun 23, 2011 7:33pm
KR1245;811715 wrote:FWIW from realgm:07:07 PM: RUMOR: Chris Mannix is reporting the Wolves are contemplating trading the No. 2 overall pick for Monta Ellis.
07:04 PM: RUMOR: Chad Ford reports that the Raptors appear to be preferring Bismack Biyombo with the fifth overall pic.
could it be a 3 team deal? minnesota gets monta and some pieces, GS gets #4 and loses monta and gets some cap space. cleveland gets #2?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 23, 2011 7:33pm
I'd blow my load if somehow cleveland could land Ellis. By far my favorite player outside Cleveland
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jun 23, 2011 7:34pm
David Stern is such a ****, I think i like him even less than Goodell
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 23, 2011 7:34pm
Wow, Stern. Come on man, you're reading has to be better than this.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 23, 2011 7:34pm
Stern is so dumb!!!
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 23, 2011 7:35pm
First pick of the .... Pause look down... 2011 draft. Idiot!!!