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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 22, 2011 8:31:56 GMT -6
Spurs and Mavs are both picking at the bottom of the first round but we may move up...
Spurs Trade Rumors: Tony Parker for drafting Kemba Walker, Jan Vesely
On the eve of the NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs are shopping star point guard Tony Parker to teams around the league according to sources with Yahoo Sports.
In return, the Spurs would like to get a high draft pick for their 29-year old, former NBA Finals MVP.
Among the teams that the Spurs are reportedly talking to include the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings. The Raptors hold the number 5 pick, while the Kings hold the number 7 pick.
While the Yahoo report does not mention who the Spurs would like to draft at the 5 or 7 spot, two players stand out who can fill positions of need for the Spurs.
They are point guard Uconn point guard Kemba Walker, who could replace a potential Parker departure, and power forward Jan Vesely. Vesely could learn from Spurs big man Tim Duncan forming a tandem with him, with backup George Hill replacing Parker at point guard in this case.
The top four picks are players that all teams around the NBA covet and have generally been assumed to be Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, Arizona Power Forward Derrick Williams, Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight, and international center Enes Kanter.
Mock drafts from Draft Express, nbadraft.net, and ESPN currently project Walker and Vesely going anywhere from 5-7, right within the range that the Spurs are looking for.
If the potential trade goes through, the Spurs would lose a three-time NBA All star who helped guide the team to three championships alongside Tim Duncan.
In fact, Parker just recently signed a four-year contract extension that will make him $12.5 million a year.
However, the Spurs have failed to make it past the second round in the past three seasons, most recently losing a first round series to the eighth seeded Memphis Grizzlies in six games.
After losing in the playoffs, Parker made some disparaging remarks about the Spur's championship chances to French Newspaper L'Equipe (translated by FIBA) saying, "We will always have a good team but can no longer say we're playing for a championship."
The Spurs may be looking to rebuild the team for one last run around the 35-year old Tim Duncan, who likely only has a few playing years left in him. Trading Parker would be the first in doing just that.
I would absolutely welcome this move...Parker is DONE! Too many miles on his 28 year old body and he really got torched by Mike Conley last playoffs...plus, he continues to play French NT ball and wear himself out. Eff him! |
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 22, 2011 8:34:47 GMT -6
A couple of mocks... sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/06/14/mock.draft.3/index.html1 PG
Kyrie Irving
Duke
Fr. 6-4 191
There was some thought given to unseating the incumbent, because sources say the Cavaliers have not made their ultimate decision and the likes of Arizona's Derrick Williams and Turkish center Enes Kanter are still in the running. But Irving is just the kind of point guard Cleveland needs to spark its post-LeBron start. The fact that the agent for Ramon Sessions told the Akron Beacon Journal last week that "something has to give" if Irving is selected and Cleveland has three point guards (including veteran Baron Davis) shouldn't get in the way of what seems to be the most likely pick. VIDEO
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2 PF
Derrick Williams
Arizona
So. 6-8 248
Unless the Wolves can find an attractive package for their pick, it still looks like they will be adding Williams despite the obvious duplication of the Arizona star and forward Michael Beasley. That being said, sources say they have a real interest in Kanter and are intrigued with the possibility of putting him next to power forward Kevin Love on the front line. As has been written or said at least a few hundred times in recent weeks, the Wolves are considering trading this pick and their No. 20 as well. If they stay here and take Williams, trading Beasley becomes the eventual play as they are very high on second-year swingman Wesley Johnson. VIDEO
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3 PG
Brandon Knight
Kentucky
Fr. 6-3 177
Even with the shenanigans surrounding his Jazz workout, the Kentucky point guard will be tough to pass up for a team that sources say wants a serious upgrade over Devin Harris at the position. As noted by Connecticut's Kemba Walker at a workout in Sacramento on Monday, Knight -- whose agent, Arn Tellem, has demanded one-on-none sessions only -- is not expected to take part in the Wednesday workout with the Jazz that includes Walker, BYU star Jimmer Fredette and UCLA guard Malcolm Lee. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Knight's workout won't come any earlier than Thursday. If he's sluggish or unimpressive, though, sources say it's conceivable that Utah could opt for Kanter or perhaps Czech Republic forward Jan Vesely. As we'll describe later, that could determine Fredette's fate in Utah as well. VIDEO
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4 C
Enes Kanter
Kentucky
Fr. 6-11 259
The dominoes will be officially falling by this point, and we'll see if I have them heading in the right direction. I've been told the Cavs will likely take Kanter if Knight indeed goes to Utah (as opposed to Kanter), but sources say Lithuanian big man Jonas Valanciunas is also in the mix. Making matters even more complicated, one source says Vesely is getting a significant amount of support. VIDEO
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5 PG
Kemba Walker
Connecticut
Jr. 6-1 184
With president and general manager Bryan Colangelo having received a contract extension recently, the word is that he might want to distance himself from the Euro-heavy reputation and go for an All-America like Walker. Point guard Jose Calderon has two pricey years left (combined $20.3 million), but Walker could fit in right away as a potent bench addition to play alongside DeMar DeRozan. Valanciunas, who held this spot in Mock 2.0, is still in play here along with Vesely. If Knight falls, Colangelo will take a hard look at him, too. VIDEO
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6 C
Jonas Valanciunas
Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
--- 6-11 240
Here's the disclaimer that doesn't get mentioned nearly enough: The executives themselves won't solidify their short-list opinions until the final week, if not days, before the draft. As a result, it's a toss-up whether the Wizards would opt for Vesely or Valanciunas. I'm opting for Valanciunas simply because I was told weeks ago that he was above Vesely on the Wizards' board. Sources say Washington is also very high on San Diego State small forward Kawhi Leonard.
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7 SF
Kawhi Leonard
San Diego State
So. 6-7 227
If all goes according to my 3.0 plan, the Kings will have a chance to draft the player in whom they've shown a lot of interest. According to sources, they don't perceive Donte' Greene or Omri Casspi as the long-term solution at small forward and see Leonard as the sort of versatile talent that could eventually be just that. But here's the tricky part: They've gone to great lengths to scout Vesely, just as they have Leonard, and would have a touch choice in this scenario. Walker is another possibility, as is Fredette or Colorado guard Alec Burks. But the Kings plan to re-sign pending restricted free-agent guard Marcus Thornton and the backcourt minutes are already at a premium with Beno Udrih (two years remaining on his contract) in the mix. The Fredette possibility is tough to buy because it seems so high for him, but the Kings have marketing needs that he could fill and their basketball people think highly of his game. VIDEO
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8 PF
Bismack Biyombo
Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain)
--- 6-9 240
Pistons officials are said to be fond of the Congolese big man, whom they see as the next Ben Wallace, and that should be enough to inspire them to pass up on the enticing chance to choose Vesely. The love affair with Biyombo runs deep, though Detroit is also believed to be considering Lithuanian forward-center Donatas Motiejunas and Texas power forward Tristan Thompson. Biyombo worked out for teams at the Eurocamp that concluded on Monday and was reportedly unimpressive. Nonetheless, the offense-heavy session was irrelevant for anyone who was already intrigued by the raw skill, length and athleticism that have been turning heads for some time.
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9 PF
Marcus Morris
Kansas
Jr. 6-9 230
The Bobcats will have a new voice in this process after hiring former Portland general manager Rich Cho for the same position Monday. He will join Rod Higgins, who was promoted from GM to president and owner Michael Jordan in Charlotte's glass offices. The new-look brass is said to be looking hard at the more offensive-minded of the Morris twins after his strong workout there last week. Thompson is a possibility here, too, along with Texas small forward Jordan Hamilton after he "shot the lights out" in his Charlotte workout, according to a source.
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10 SF
Jan Vesely
KK Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
--- 6-11 240
The slide stops here. The Bucks are looking for some offensive punch and they can find it with Vesely. Burks held this spot in Mock 2.0 and would be a quality pick that many around the league still foresee. Biyombo and Thompson are also believed to be options.
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11 SG
Alec Burks
Colorado
So. 6-6 193
Once again, I offer a reminder that lottery teams have many needs and thus the educated guessing game can be a bit tricky. But in the new Warriors era that includes the likes of consultant Jerry West, future GM Bob Myers and new coach Mark Jackson, it's clear that size in the backcourt is going to be a priority (along with the frontcourt desires I mentioned in 2.0 that led to the Marcus Morris pick). At 6-6, Burks is a sizable slasher/scorer who is looking to improve his versatility as a part-time point guard. Washington State's Klay Thompson is a major attraction here, too, although the 6-7 swingman is an outside threat as opposed to the penetrating sort. VIDEO
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12 PF
Tristan Thompson
Texas
Fr. 6-9 227
Sources say the Jazz won't be adding two guards to their roster, meaning Fredette is likely out here if they opt for Knight at No. 3. In Thompson, they would have a younger, cheaper frontcourt option (a la second-year forward Derrick Favors) for the times when forwards Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap aren't taking up a combined $22 million of their payroll. Both players come off the books in 2013. Knight has drawn some physical comparisons to departed Utah point guard Deron Williams, and he would have to be the fan attraction instead of Fredette if it shakes out this way. Sources say Utah also likes Biyombo and Motiejunas.
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13 PG
Jimmer Fredette
BYU
Sr. 6-3 196
Every so often, there's a pick that forces a team to re-evaluate its priorities because of the opportunity that presents itself. Such is the case here as a squad looking to improve its defense has a chance to add yet another sharpshooter. The Suns still might go big with the pick, according to sources, choosing either a Morris twin (I still have Markieff available here) or Tristan Thompson. VIDEO
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14 PF
Markieff Morris
Kansas
Jr. 6-9 241
The Rockets are looking to upgrade their defensive approach and scheme as part of this new regime under coach Kevin McHale (hence the ongoing courting of defensive specialist Chuck Person as an assistant who, if hired, would run Mike Brown's defensive system). But former coach Rick Adelman would likely argue that most of the personnel given to him in recent years was as offensive-minded as he tends to be. Morris would change that trend, as he is -- in addition to being a capable scorer -- a strong rebounder with the sort of athleticism that helps on both ends of the floor. Florida State small forward/defensive specialist Chris Singleton remains high on Houston's list, as does Hamilton and USC center Nikola Vucevic. And in the interest of full disclosure, inserting Morris here is a calculated move based on one interesting slice of information: A source says the Morris twins have been avoiding working out for New York at No. 17 and thereby sending a strong signal that they fully expect to be taken earlier.
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15 SG
Marshon Brooks
Providence
Sr. 6-5 195
Behold the latest evidence that workouts truly matter in the eyes of NBA talent evaluators: Brooks is on the rise. One source says he was "ridiculous" in his Indiana workout on June 7 -- in a good way, of course -- scoring in a variety of ways that the Pacers could have used in their first-round playoff loss to Chicago. Boston College point guard Reggie Jackson is a possibility as well.
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16 C
Nikola Vucevic
USC
Jr. 7-0 260
The Sixers are eyeing a big man, and there's strong reason to believe they hold Vucevic in high regard after his recent rise. And, no, the Philadelphia Inquirer report indicating that the Sixers will be issuing a qualifying offer to fifth-year center Spencer Hawes doesn't change that. Vucevic is taking advantage of the fact that centers are in short supply in this draft. He measured 6-foot-11¾ in shoes and weighed 260 pounds at the Chicago combine last month. Motiejunas is being considered as well.
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17 SG
Klay Thompson
Washington State
Jr. 6-7 206
Coach Mike D'Antoni would love to add another shooter and Thompson may be the best one in the whole lot. Tristan Thompson, Hamilton, Singleton, and Morehead State forward Kenneth Faried are also possibilities if Klay is gone and they are not. Ditto for guards Josh Selby of Kansas and BC's Jackson. A dark horse is Motiejunas, who has some internal support but has raised red flags with the apparent lack of progression in his game.
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18 SF
Jordan Hamilton
Texas
So. 6-9 228
Jordan Hamilton The Wizards would be just fine if Hamilton fell this far. Their offense could use the sort of scoring juice he can supply. Washington ranked 21st in scoring, 25th in field-goal percentage and 28th in offensive efficiency last season. Singleton and Tennessee small forward Tobias Harris are also believed to be on the Wizards' short list.
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19 PF
Kenneth Faried
Morehead State
Sr. 6-8 225
I'm perplexed on this one. The Bobcats are expected to take the Utah route and opt for a scorer with one first-round pick and a bruiser with the other. And in light of the hypothetical selection of Marcus Morris at No. 9, I'm doubling up on frontcourt talent. But much like the Fredette pick with the Suns, the Bobcats might be forced to change their itinerary in this scenario simply because of the jolt of energy Faried could provide. To wit: Charlotte was among the NBA's worst rebounding teams last season, and no one in this draft class pounds the glass better than Faried. He blocks shots, too, and his performance at the predraft camp seems to have marginally improved his stock. Singleton would be enticing as a lockdown defender as well.
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20 PF
Donatas Motiejunas
Benetton Treviso (Italy)
--- 7-0 215
The Wolves wouldn't mind trading this pick either, and they are believed to have Hamilton high on their list if they hold on to it. But a front office consisting of GM David Kahn and assistant GM Tony Ronzone wouldn't likely be able to pass on the versatile big man from Lithuania if he fell this far. UCLA swingman Tyler Honeycutt and Singleton would be tempting, too.
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21 SF
Chris Singleton
Florida State
Jr. 6-9 225
Even without the widely respected Cho in charge anymore, the Blazers' decision makers are more than capable of knowing a steal when they see one. Singleton would make a team that is already tough to score on even tougher, with Singleton getting a chance to learn from veteran Gerald Wallace on the wing. I can offer a new name to watch here as well: A source says the Blazers have eyes for swingman Bojan Bogdanovic of Croatia and could gamble on the impressive shooter in this spot. VIDEO
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22 SF
Tobias Harris
Tennessee
Fr. 6-8 223
Mr. Versatility could find a nice home in Denver, where coach George Karl would surely make the most of his varied talents. While it appears that the 18-year-old's lack of a "wow factor" has hurt his stock a bit, I say Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri & Co. bring him aboard. Faried is also a target.
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23 PG
Darius Morris
Michigan
So. 6-5 190
No, he's not related to the Morris twins. But the Michigan product is the kind of big point guard the Rockets are lacking in 6-foot starter Kyle Lowry. He's even bigger than backup Goran Dragic (6-3), which doesn't matter nearly as much as the fact that a source says Houston is enamored with Darius Morris' on-court and off-court presence. Vucevic is also a target who would help with the much-needed depth at center, not only because of Yao Ming's looming free agency and career-threatening health issues but also because of Brad Miller's recently revealed microfracture surgery.
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24 SF
Kyle Singler
Duke
Sr. 6-9 228
I'm sticking with Singler here for all the same reasons as before: He's an experienced, tough and accomplished player who could serve the Thunder bench well as Oklahoma City continues on this path to perennial playoff contention. Honeycutt is an option, too.
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25 PG
Reggie Jackson
Boston College
Jr. 6-3 209
Apparently the Celtics aren't concerned about Jackson's minor knee surgery in mid-May, as a source insists he won't get past Boston. He would need some grooming, but the lengthy, two-way player could eventually be a dynamic option behind Rajon Rondo.
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26 PF
Justin Harper
Richmond
Sr. 6-9 228
I had Kansas' Selby here in Mock 2.0, but was reminded by an executive that the Mavs still love 23-year-old guard Rodrigue Beaubois and thus wouldn't be eager to add another young player who might want his minutes. Harper's inside-out game is among the best of the bigs in this draft, and I'm told he is prominent on the Mavs' radar. His shooting prowess would fit right in on the championship roster that's chock full of sharpshooters.
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Nolan Smith
Duke
Sr. 6-4 188
The Duke product could provide the kind of toughness, energy and poise that coach Avery Johnson covets. The move makes sense whether Deron Williams returns for more than one season or not (he can become a free agent after next season), although I do wonder whether Selby enters the picture here. He wouldn't come with the sparkling reputation of Smith, but his athleticism and upside are appealing.
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28 PG
Shelvin Mack
Butler
Jr. 6-3 209
Don't be surprised if Mack sneaks into the first round. Derrick Rose simply can't be counted on to be the one-man show next season like he was in the last, and finding a mature and proven backup would be beneficial.
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29 C
Jeremy Tyler
Tokyo Apache (Japan)
--- 6-11 262
Tyler once fancied himself as a high lottery pick, but his humbling time playing in Israel and Japan after leaving San Diego High School early now means he has catching up to do. But he impressed in Chicago, with teams seeming to be comfortable with his lessons learned of late. It seems as if his stock has gone a bit stagnant, but I'm giving him this spot for the second straight time. Singler is an option if available.
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30 PF
Nikola Mirotic
Real Madrid (Spain)
--- 6-10 210
I had 18-year-old Brazilian center Lucas Nogueira in this position the last time. But according to ESPN.com's Chad Ford, he withdrew from the draft on Monday. Mirotic, as reported by Jonathon Givony of DraftExpress.com, kept his name in and might very well be here for the taking. The 20-year-old from Serbia isn't expected to play in the NBA anytime soon because of his contract with Real Madrid, but the Bulls are deep enough that they can make an investment like this on a player who, according to some talent evaluators around the league, has All-Star talent.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jun 22, 2011 8:36:50 GMT -6
i'm out on parker, too, but this is like the worst draft ever
i doubt a single guy in this draft will ever make even one all-star team
SPARES AHOY!
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 22, 2011 8:37:17 GMT -6
www.nbadraft.net/2011mock_draft1
*Cleveland
Kyrie Irving
6-3
191
PG
Duke
Fr.
2
Minnesota
Derrick Williams
6-8
248
SF/PF
Arizona
So.
3
*Utah
Brandon Knight
6-3
177
PG/SG
Kentucky
Fr.
4
Cleveland
Enes Kanter
6-11
259
PF/C
Kentucky
Fr.
5
Toronto
Kemba Walker
6-1
184
PG
UConn
Jr.
6
Washington
Jan Vesely
6-11
230
SF/PF
Czech Republic
Intl.
7
Sacramento
Kawhi Leonard
6-7
227
SF
San Diego St.
So.
8
Detroit
Tristan Thompson
6-9
227
PF
Texas
Fr.
9
Charlotte
Marcus Morris
6-8
230
SF/PF
Kansas
Jr.
10
Milwaukee
Klay Thompson
6-7
206
SG/SF
Washington St...
Jr.
11
Golden St.
Alec Burks
6-6
193
PG/SG
Colorado
So.
12
*Utah
Jonas Valanciunas
6-11
240
C
Lithuania
Intl.
13
*Phoenix
Jimmer Fredette
6-2
196
PG
BYU
Sr.
14
Houston
Chris Singleton
6-9
230
SF/PF
Florida St.
Jr.
15
Indiana
Markieff Morris
6-9
241
PF
Kansas
Jr.
16
Philadelphia
Bismack Biyombo
6-9
243
C
Congo
Intl.
17
New York
Nikola Vucevic
6-11
260
C
USC
Jr.
18
*Washington
Donatas Motiejunas
7-0
224
PF
Lithuania
Intl.
19
*Charlotte
Iman Shumpert
6-5
222
PG/SG
Georgia Tech
Jr.
20
*Minnesota
Jordan Hamilton
6-8
228
SG/SF
Texas
So.
21
Portland
Kenneth Faried
6-7
225
PF
Morehead St.
Sr.
22
Denver
Tobias Harris
6-8
223
SF/PF
Tennessee
Fr.
23
*Houston
Marshon Brooks
6-5
195
SG
Providence
Sr.
24
Oklahoma Cty
Reggie Jackson
6-3
200
PG/SG
Boston College
Jr.
25
Boston
Trey Thompkins
6-10
239
PF
Georgia
Jr.
26
Dallas
Nikola Mirotic
6-10
225
SF/PF
Montenegro
Intl.
27
*New Jersey
Davis Bertans
6-10
211
SF
Latvia
Intl.
28
*Chicago
Kyle Singler
6-9
228
SF
Duke
Sr.
29
San Antonio
Tyler Honeycutt
6-8
187
SG/SF
UCLA
So.
30
Chicago
Norris Cole
6-1
174
PG
Cleveland St.
Sr.
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 22, 2011 8:38:01 GMT -6
i'm out on parker, too, but this is like the worst draft ever i doubt a single guy in this draft will ever make even one all-star team SPARES AHOY! Yeah, I like getting rid of Parker but would need more than just a #7 or #5 pick...I don't even think that would work cap wise... |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jun 22, 2011 9:00:44 GMT -6
i'm out on parker, too, but this is like the worst draft ever i doubt a single guy in this draft will ever make even one all-star team SPARES AHOY! The top of the draft is weak, but there are players at the end of the 1st round and even into the 2nd that can be solid pros. Any one of them could develop into an all star. I'm anxious to see if the Mavs make any trades. I could see Haywood being moved. We won the title with Mahinmi playing the backup C minutes when Haywood got hurt. I think a full season of playing that backup role would help his development. I believe the Mavs are going to do whatever necessary to re-sign Chandler. With a new CBA coming that will be more restrictive on spending, we can afford $10M+ for Chandler and $7M for Haywood (along with big money for Dirk and others). Haywood could bring us another wing...Right now we lean quite a bit on Marion who isn't getting younger and Caron is a free agent. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jun 22, 2011 15:54:19 GMT -6
ESPN's Marc Stein also offered this via Twitter: "San Antonio, as I hear it, wants to attach Richard Jefferson to any Tony Parker deal. Can't see that appealing to Raps. Or Kings. Or ..."
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 22, 2011 17:59:05 GMT -6
ESPN's Marc Stein also offered this via Twitter: "San Antonio, as I hear it, wants to attach Richard Jefferson to any Tony Parker deal. Can't see that appealing to Raps. Or Kings. Or ..." Yeah, no one wants that retarded Jefferson contract, Spurs would be better off shopping Hill... |
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 24, 2011 9:24:58 GMT -6
Yeah, no one wants that retarded Jefferson contract, Spurs would be better off shopping Hill... I guess RC Buford felt the same way...I LOVED the Hill trade, the guy has regressed since his playoff breakout against the Mavs in 2010. He is too hesitant to shoot and would never blossom unless Parker was traded (which he wasn't unfortunately). Hill will be better with Indiana but we got maximum value for him before he bolted in FA next season. Leonard will hopefully take Jefferson's minutes and force that a-hole to the bench until we find a way to salary dump him. The Joseph pick was retarded, he will do nothing but provide quality depth for the effing Toros and I guess they saved relocation fees on him. He is a spare and the 2nd coming of Greg Sutton/Cory Alexander...like 5 better PG's that could have helped the Spurs next season to replace Hill... BTW, I liked the Mavs making the deal for Fernandez, he could be the future PG when Kidd retires. The guy has lots of skill, just needs to mature a bit more... |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jun 24, 2011 9:39:09 GMT -6
boy, that's not what you were saying in the cubicle area last night!!! |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Jun 24, 2011 9:56:15 GMT -6
I think the deal for Rudy is great. He can play some point but is a big guard. That helps when our SGs are Roddy and JET.
We also get Petteri Kopponen. He has been very good for one of the Italian powerhouses and I think Donnie said he could be over here this year.
We will have Nick Calathes too.
Rob and I were talking last night about Donnie "Grand Wizard" Nelson....wondering when the league will catch on that he is a giant racist.
Our guards -
JET (black), Roddy (French black which counts as white), Kidd (half white), Barea (Rican-white), Rudy (white), Kopponen (white), and Calathes (white).
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jun 24, 2011 10:01:03 GMT -6
French black which counts as white WHAT THE H?!? |
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Post by mexicanjunior on Jun 24, 2011 10:08:06 GMT -6
boy, that's not what you were saying in the cubicle area last night!!! After seeing some video on Leonard and that Latvian Ginger, I am sold on that trade...the Joseph pick is still TERRIBLE though... |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Jun 24, 2011 10:28:15 GMT -6
boy, that's not what you were saying in the cubicle area last night!!! After seeing some video on Leonard and that Latvian Ginger, I am sold on that trade...the Joseph pick is still TERRIBLE though... both chad ford and hollinger said leonard is THE STEAL OF THE DRAFT also saw a quote that SEVERAL western conference GMs are super pissed and panicked that the spurs ended up with leonard - he's apparently going to make an immediate impact |
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Post by matt51180 on Jun 24, 2011 14:51:05 GMT -6
We also get Petteri Kopponen. Pretty sure the Stars drafted him in 2002... |
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