2012 NBA Draft

[Argath]

We noted a couple of days ago that the Cleveland Cavaliers were interested in trading up in next week's draft so they could select Florida's Bradley Beal with the Charlotte Bobcats' No. 2 overall pick. Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer believes a trade of draft picks between the two teams could well happen.

"After calling some sources with lottery picks Saturday, I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Charlotte Bobcats and Cleveland Cavaliers swap draft picks in Thursday's draft. In that sort of a deal, the Bobcats would pick fourth and 24th and the Cavs would move up to No. 2," Bonnell said.

"From the day he became part of this front office, general manager Rich Cho has talked about gathering extra assets, and that generally means extra first-round picks. It's a strategy the Oklahoma City Thunder leaned on when Cho was part of that front office."

There are plenty of rumors and smokescreens out there as the draft nears, but this one at least makes sense for the parties involved -- especially if the Cavs really want a player like Beal and they think the Washington Wizards will take him with the third overall pick.

 

[Rudi]

Sounds like we're going all in to get Bradley "The Real Deal" Beal. Count me in, if that is the guy they want that bad I'm all for trading up.

 

[Sportsbuck]

Really hoping the Bobcats take Beal at #2.

I don't want to see us trade down. Granted, I understand the philosophy of acquiring assets, and lots of them given how pathetic we were, but with a guy like Beal sitting there I just don't see how you can pass him up. I think he's going to be a superstar and passing on him would be the latest boneheaded Bobcats/MJ draft decision in a long line of them, and possibly the worst.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

You don't think Robinson will pan out? I think part of the reason a lot of people see the Cats taking him is because of how much of a sure thing he is set out to be.

 

[Matt]

Sounds like we're going all in to get Bradley "The Real Deal" Beal. Count me in, if that is the guy they want that bad I'm all for trading up.

A week ago you said you will hate the CAVS if they draft Beal and you didn't like him at all.

 

[Rudi]

If it's the move we're making I'm all for it. I'm drinkin the koolaid

 

[KNUBB]

Sources say that Anthony Davis will be the Hornets 1st pick in the draft :troll:

 

[Len B]

So the Cavs will give up their first next year as well to get to #2? Could work, especially if they make #8 in the east. They also have Miami, Sacramento and the Lakers first in 2013 so it'd make sense. Stock pile picks then trade up.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

You don't think Robinson will pan out? I think part of the reason a lot of people see the Cats taking him is because of how much of a sure thing he is set out to be.

I think Robinson is a safe pick...but not necessarily one with high end upside...he'll be good, but IMO more of a energy big that will hustle ya

 

[Rudi]

I'm going to be putting together a mock for the main page so if anyone has some insight on who they think their favourite team is taking, I'd be down to make that pick based on what yall say. I don't know that much about every team in the league, but mocks are always crapshoots anyway so Ill give it a shot.

 

[Mogriffjr]

I can see T-Rob being what Faried is...high energy, less rebounds, better offensive game...plenty of room in the league for a Robinson...

 

[Point Blank]

Do the Mavs try to grab Kendall Marshall or pass on him and wait for Deron Williams decision? :runaway:

 

[SuperKevin]

I can see T-Rob being what Faried is...high energy, less rebounds, better offensive game...plenty of room in the league for a Robinson...

I like to compare T Rob to Paul Millsap.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Based on workouts, comments from the GM, and the media it seems like there is about a 90% chance the Bucks take a white center at #12 at this point.

 

[Sportsbuck]

It's not that I don't think Robinson will pan out, I just don't see as high of a ceiling and as much talent as I do with Beal.

 

[Argath]

So the Cavs will give up their first next year as well to get to #2? Could work, especially if they make #8 in the east. They also have Miami, Sacramento and the Lakers first in 2013 so it'd make sense. Stock pile picks then trade up.

No they're trading their 2 first round picks this year, No 4 and 24 for the No 2 pick. If the Bobcats do that, they're just gonna fuck themselves. If Harrison Barnes is the guy they want, the Wizards are gonna take him at 3 if Beal isn't on the board and no one has offered any worthy trades. Although, it would just add another forward to the army of forwards the wizards already have.

 

[Matt]

Green Room List

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/e...-players-invited-to-2012-nba-draft-green-room

 

[tbuc]

Good to see Waiters made it!!

 

[Rudi]

THE REAL DEAL BEAL

 

[ralaw]

Rudi is beginning to fall in love..