Draft News Thread

[RipCity32]

Any small news pertaining to the draft or discussion related to the draft can go here.

 

[RipCity32]

Measurements: http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/?page=&year=2011&source=All&sort2=DESC&draft=0&pos=0&sort=

 

[elcheato]

I guess Enes Kanter wants to play for either the Cavs, Wolves or Wizards.

 

[RipCity32]

Tristian Thompson said he'd be the perfect compliment for Greg Monroe.
I do like Thompson, but he is a bit short.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Kanter said the Wizards are his #1 pick.

Jimmer Fredette said he wants to play for the Knicks (where he won't have to play defense, what a perfect fit!)

 

[elcheato]

I don't see us passing on Kanter at #4, if he's available. But I'm glad he wouldn't mind coming here. I guess he is friends with one of our back up centers.

 

[RipCity32]

No way the T-Wolves would not pick him, granted they don't trade out.

IMO at least.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

No way the T-Wolves would not pick him, granted they don't trade out.

IMO at least.

The Wizards and Pacers are both making hard plays to move up to 2. Pacers are willing to move Granger in a deal that lands them the pick (they'd get Beasley in the deal).

Question is, what would the Wizards need to give? I'm sure the T-Wolves would ask for McGee, but what else?

 

[RipCity32]

Brandon Knight also said he'd like to play here.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Brandon Knight also said he'd like to play here.

If Knight falls to 8, I would be shocked. But I guess the Pistons could always trade up, granted they were willing to give what was needed.

 

[RipCity32]

The Wizards and Pacers are both making hard plays to move up to 2. Pacers are willing to move Granger in a deal that lands them the pick (they'd get Beasley in the deal).

Question is, what would the Wizards need to give? I'm sure the T-Wolves would ask for McGee, but what else?

I don't think the Wizards have the players necessary at all to trade for that pick.
If anyone is getting it, it will be the Pacers.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I don't think the Wizards have the players necessary at all to trade for that pick.
If anyone is getting it, it will be the Pacers.

Think about it, in a weak draft, a package of McGee, Jordan Crawford, and the 6th pick might be pretty appealing. Only problem is the Timberwolves have said they wanted veteran players for the pick. We'll see what happens.

 

[RipCity32]

Think about it, in a weak draft, a package of McGee, Jordan Crawford, and the 6th pick might be pretty appealing. Only problem is the Timberwolves have said they wanted veteran players for the pick. We'll see what happens.

Not more appealing that Danny Granger and what ever else they are rumored to be offering.

 

[RipCity32]

Calling it now, Darius Morris or Keith Benson at 33 for Detroit, if they are available.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Not more appealing that Danny Granger and what ever else they are rumored to be offering.

Yeah, but they're also giving up a lot. Beasley, the 2 pick, rights to Rubio perhaps even.

 

[RipCity32]

Yeah, but they're also giving up a lot. Beasley, the 2 pick, rights to Rubio perhaps even.

Yeah that's true.
I just think that Indy has more pieces to make something occur.

 

[DJT]

I see the Jazz getting Brandon Knight or Derrick Williams if he is there. Devin Harris has bee plagued by injuries, and they need a better replacement then Watson.

 

[RipCity32]

Why does all of Utah want Devin Harris gone it seems? lol

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Why does all of Utah want Devin Harris gone it seems? lol

Because he's not that good?

 

[DJT]

I really like Harris, and I don't want him out, but his injuries are problems...they need a replacement if the worst happens.

I think Thompson would be a good fit with the Pistons.