2013 NBA Draft thread

[EmpireWF]

Who is considered the best overall player right out of the gate as a rookie.

 

[Sportsbuck]

Who is considered the best overall player right out of the gate as a rookie.

Victor Oladipo got the highest rating from Chad Ford's survey of NBA execs. He's considered the safest pick in the draft, with Otto Porter right behind him.

 

[Argath]

Victor Oladipo got the highest rating from Chad Ford's survey of NBA execs. He's considered the safest pick in the draft, with Otto Porter right behind him.

I though Ben mclemore was considered the safest pick

 

[Primetime]

I though Ben mclemore was considered the safest pick

I can't tell if you're trolling or not...

 

[Argath]

I can't tell if you're trolling or not...

:smug:

 

[Obst]

Today Chad Ford said Tony Snell is making a big push up draft boards and is seen as a Paul George type talent.

 

[Matt]

Anthony Bennett has gained 18 pounds since season ended. Has been sidelined and not been able to workout.

 

[EmpireWF]

Rumblings from Stein & Ford...

- The Sacramento Kings are looking to acquire a second first-round pick and are using guard Jimmer Fredette as bait. Sources say the Kings have reached out to a number of teams in the mid-to-late first round in an attempt to secure another pick. Both the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz are potential destinations for Jimmer. Kings coach Mike Malone is enamored with both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tony Snell, but the Kings feel that they can get them much lower in the draft.

- In addition to the Pacers' Jimmer discussions, sources say Indiana has made the No. 23 pick available in hopes that an interested party would be willing to take on the contract of Gerald Green for the right to acquire Indy's pick.

- The Brooklyn Nets are trying to find a home for their 2011 first-round selection, MarShon Brooks. Sources say the Nets are trying to land a second first-rounder in return. One team to watch is the Minnesota Timberwolves. If the Wolves will give the Nets the No. 26 pick in return, they'll probably have a deal on draft night.

- The Wolves continue to try to move higher up in the draft to get their hands on Victor Oladipo. They're offering Derrick Williams, the No. 9 and the No. 26 pick to move up, but so far haven't found a taker. New Wolves GM Flip Saunders is enamored with Oladipo.

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/60257/flurry-of-trade-talks-surrounding-draft

 

[JimLeavy59]

According to Sam Amico from Fox Sports Ohio, the Indiana Pacers are extremely interested in trading for Brandon Jennings from the Milwaukee Bucks. Rumors claim that the Pacers are offering Danny Granger in a sign-and-trade for Brandon Jennings.


This sort of deal would clear a ton of cap space for the Bucks, and also improve their depth at the small forward position. With Granger aboard, Luc Mbah a Moute would be coming off the bench for Milwaukee, which gives the Bucks more options.


This also makes sense for the Indiana Pacers, since the emergence of Paul George has made Granger less valuable to the franchise. They could use a consistent and deadly scorer like Brandon Jennings. He isn’t a top point guard in the league, but has shown solid potential and has proven to be one of the best scorers among todays NBA point guards.

I hate fucking hate this franchise.

 

[Primetime]

According to Sam Amico from Fox Sports Ohio, the Indiana Pacers are extremely interested in trading for Brandon Jennings from the Milwaukee Bucks. Rumors claim that the Pacers are offering Danny Granger in a sign-and-trade for Brandon Jennings.


This sort of deal would clear a ton of cap space for the Bucks, and also improve their depth at the small forward position. With Granger aboard, Luc Mbah a Moute would be coming off the bench for Milwaukee, which gives the Bucks more options.


This also makes sense for the Indiana Pacers, since the emergence of Paul George has made Granger less valuable to the franchise. They could use a consistent and deadly scorer like Brandon Jennings. He isn’t a top point guard in the league, but has shown solid potential and has proven to be one of the best scorers among todays NBA point guards.

:mindblown:

 

[JimLeavy59]

People need to forget that 55 point game.

 

[Primetime]

The man shot 41% throughout a season as his career high and hasn't touched 40% in the other 3 seasons. What the fuck does consistent even mean?

 

[Xixak]

Portland just turned down #1 + #19 picks for Aldridge.

I think it's smart on their part tbh, I doubt you're gonna get another 20-10 guy with those picks, and they have the 10th pick anyway.

 

[Xixak]

I don't see the purpose behind the Pacers acquiring Jennings... They're already paying Hill huge money, and their offense isn't conducive to a ball-dominant point guard at all (they run their offense out of the post, Hill pretty much plays off-ball).

Would be much better off with the other Bucks guard (Ellis) as a 6th man off the bench to provide scoring punch. Don't like the idea of Jennings for them one bit.

 

[EmpireWF]

Cleveland offered the #1 overall pick, F Tristan Thompson and G Dion Waiters to Minnesota for Kevin Love but were rebuffed.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn is looking into acquiring KG.

Also, the Clippers and Magic are talking about a potential deal to swap Bledsoe and Afflalo. Other parts would be added in to make it work.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Cleveland offered the #1 overall pick, F Tristan Thompson and G Dion Waiters to Minnesota for Kevin Love but were rebuffed.

I have a very hard time believing this is true.

 

[ralaw]

I have a very hard time believing this is true.

I hope so, because if it were true Minny would be foolish to not take that deal, because once his contract is up Love is gone.

 

[Argath]

Bobcats have put MKG on the block. They believe the wizards are gonna draft Anthony Bennett and Porter will fall to them who they like better. However they have also offered MKG for Harrison Barnes straight up.

:jonesy:


Why would Golden State even consider that deal.

 

[Argath]

I hope so, because if it were true Minny would be foolish to not take that deal, because once his contract is up Love is gone.

It is true. Flip apparently truly believes he can convince Love to resign

 

[EmpireWF]

I hope so, because if it were true Minny would be foolish to not take that deal, because once his contract is up Love is gone.

I have a very hard time believing this is true.

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/60324/cavs-thunder-mavs-shopping-draft-picks

Andy Katz's source says Saunders wants to build around Love. :shifty: