Would you beat this offer for OJ Mayo?

[C.lupus]

That MEM 1st is going to be valuable.

2011: Top 14 protected
2012: Top 12 protected
2013: Top 10 protected
2014: Top 9 protected
2015: Top 9 protected
2016: Cash

If lots of NBA talent stays in college to avoid the nba lockout, the 2012 pick is going to have lottery-level picks down to about 22. Moreover, its more valuable for MEM, because it isn't protected from them, provides trade flexibility from the Stepian rule, and provides insurance in case they fail.

I'm not a big Mayo fan, but I like that MEM pick better than an OK Taj.

When you look at it that way, I'd rather keep the MEM pick than trade it for Mayo. I'm not much of a Mayo fan for this team and we will lose our pick in 2012 to the Clips.

[shrink]

When you look at it that way, I'd rather keep the MEM pick than trade it for Mayo. I'm not much of a Mayo fan for this team and we will lose our pick in 2012 to the Clips.

I kind of feel that way as well, and I share your view of Mayo.

I think his pricetag though is coming down, and this info about the MEM front office surprised me, so I thought it would make a discussion. He's kind of a fit here, and he does have upside .. I just don't know how much is left.