Which Teams Would Trade the #2?

shrink · Post #1 » by **shrink** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:27 pm

Suppose we get the #3 pick. Which teams would consider trading down for #3 + assets?

Current Standings
1. NJN (11-67)
2. MIN (15-63)
3-5. GSW (24-54)
3-5. WAS (24-54)
3-5. SAC (24-54)
6. DET (25-53)
7. PHI (26-52)
8. LAC (27-51)
9. UTA (NYK 28-50)
10. IND (30-48)
11. NOH (35-44)
12. MIL (CHI 37-40)
13. MEM (39-39)
14. HOU (40-38)

john2jer · Post #2 » by **john2jer** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:37 pm

Probably just GSW and SAC, but even that's VERY slim. Sac's probably the most likely, but that doesn't mean they would.

Post #3 » by **Worm Guts** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:40 pm

It's hard to say, but I'm of the belief that there are teams that would take Favors or Cousins at #2.

john2jer · Post #4 » by **john2jer** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:48 pm

Worm Guts wrote:It's hard to say, but I'm of the belief that there are teams that would take Favors or Cousins at #2.

Definitely agreed. There's been a couple reports of Cousins having a very slim chance of going #1, so it's definitely possible him or Favors go #2. RealGM has Cousins as their #2 prospect.

GSW would probably prefer to just take Favors at #2. They'd be in heaven if the Wolves offered up ANYTHING to move from 3 to 2. They get their guy, plus a little extra. Warriors have talked about Randolph becoming a full time center. Call it crazy, but that's them speaking. Nellie's a loon, though. Make Randolph and Favors their front court, and I think they have something there, at least in their system. With Ellis, Curry, and whichever of their D-League all-stars that are breaking out this week; their backcourt might be solidified already.

Depending on how the lottery goes, I just don't think you bother making the phone call until after the #2 pick is made, so you know if Turner is there or not.

funkatron101 · Post #5 » by **funkatron101** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:48 pm

Worm Guts wrote:It's hard to say, but I'm of the belief that there are teams that would take Favors or Cousins at #2.

The Cousins at #2 talk is heating up. That can only be a good thing for the Wolves. Unless the Wolves get the #2 pick and Kahn falls for the hype.

Narf · Post #6 » by **Narf** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:52 pm

#2 for #3+ actually isn't that hard to imagine. If I'm Sacramento and I could get #3 and Paul George for #2 I think I would.

Esohny · Post #7 » by **Esohny** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 5:16 pm

Narf wrote:#2 for #3+ actually isn't that hard to imagine. If I'm Sacramento and I could get #3 and Paul George for #2 I think I would.

Well, SAC sure doesn't need another SF, but I agree with your main point.

Krapinsky · Post #8 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 5:31 pm

I'd be fine with Favors at 3. Trade Love for Johnson.

Rubio/Flynn/Sessions
Fernandez/Brewer/Ellington
Johnson/#16
Jefferson/Favors
Milicic/Favors

Narf · Post #9 » by **Narf** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 6:11 pm

Esohny wrote:
Narf wrote:#2 for #3+ actually isn't that hard to imagine. If I'm Sacramento and I could get #3 and Paul George for #2 I think I would.

Well, SAC sure doesn't need another SF, but I agree with your main point.

Good call. DX has Whiteside dropping there but I rather doubt it. Maybe Alabi?