.:: [2009 NBA DRAFT CENTRAL] ::.

[The76thDegree]

I'm glad detroit laughed in bostons face over that trade - totally a crap deal for the pistons - I like both allen and rondo but allen close to the end and stuckey is good like rondo plus boston would be getting two of their best players still under contract

[magnumt]

Wizards

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... k_as_well/

Wizards Consider Dealing 32nd Pick As Well

After completing a deal to send the fifth pick to Minnesota on Wednesday, Washington appears open to dealing the 32nd selection.

According to a source, the Wizards would like to package the 32nd pick with the expiring contract of guard Mike James in order to acquire a veteran big man.

Even if they are unable to swing that type of deal, Washington might still consider trading the high second round pick for future considerations.

Currently, the Wizards have a rather guard-heavy roster.

"We feel like, yes, we are a little heavy at the guard position, but a lot of rosters are," Grunfeld said. "We'll see what opportunities present themselves to us and make a decision based on those options."

Done Deal:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

The Washington Wizards have acquired Minnesota Timberwolves guards Randy Foye(notes) and Mike Miller(notes) for Etan Thomas(notes), Oleksiy Pecherov(notes) and Darius Songaila and the fifth pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, a league executive with knowledge of the deal told Yahoo! Sports.

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The Wizards have rebuffed any advances for players like Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison. Instead, they've put together a pretty basic wish list: Take a couple of our bad contracts, save us some money and give us a veteran or two who can help right now.

Etan Thomas, Mike James and Darius Songaila seem to be the three players the Wizards wouldn't mind getting off the books.

The Wizards have gotten at least 10 offers for the pick, but every team I spoke with still was in the dark about where it stood.

The Knicks have offered Larry Hughes for Thomas and James. The Wolves reportedly have offered Mike Miller. The Celtics would give them Ray Allen. The Rockets would give them Tracy McGrady and Carl Landry. The Bucks would send them Richard Jefferson. The Nets would entertain unloading Vince Carter. The Suns could do something with Shaquille O'Neal. The Blazers could part ways with Steve Blake, Jerryd Bayless or Travis Outlaw.

The question is: Are any of those offers good enough for the No. 5 pick? In most years, no. But this year, with the Wizards thinking they're poised to make a deep playoff run? It might be enough

And if Butler had a choice for the fifth pick? "If Stephen Curry is there, you saw what he did at the workout, you saw what he did this season. I think besides Blake Griffin, he's probably one of the two or three best players in college basketball. It's kind of simple, I think."

UPDATE: SportzWiz checking in… Just wanted to let you know Ernie Grunfeld will be speaking with the media live at 2pm (6-23-09) regarding the 2009 NBA draft. You can watch the press conference on WashingtonWizards.com and we will provide a link prior to the press conference.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 02748.html

The Washington Wizards hold the fifth pick in Thursday's NBA draft and President Ernie Grunfeld has spoken openly about his willingness to move the selection, opening the door for numerous inquiries and trade discussions in the past few weeks.

About half of the teams in the league have spoken with the Wizards, according to a league source, and most of those discussions have revolved around the draft choice. Some teams, though, have also asked about the availability of the Wizards' top players, with most focusing on Caron Butler.

Multiple sources have confirmed that the Wizards engaged in conversations with the Phoenix Suns about acquiring all-star forward Amare Stoudemire last month, but the talks stalled when the Suns demanded Butler. Another league source added that Golden State and Portland have also attempted to land Butler, but Grunfeld hasn't budged.

Grunfeld's preference is to hold on to his three all-stars in Butler, Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison but he refused to deem any player on his roster as an untouchable when asked on Monday. "You never say never to anything. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was traded. Oscar Robertson was traded," Grunfeld said. "But I've said many times, I like our players. I think we can compete with just about anybody in the league. So, we like what we have. But if the right opportunity presents itself, you always look at it."

-While plenty of media outlets are speculating about a potential deal between Cleveland and Phoenix, we’ve heard some talk of a possible trade between Cleveland and Washington actually. The deal would essentially be a cost-cutting move for the Wizards, sending Antawn Jamison and filler (Mike James) to the Cavs for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic. Wallace seems likely to retire, and Pavlovic is on a non-guaranteed contract for next season. It’s not clear whether the Wizards would need to surrender the #5 pick. Jamison is attractive to the Cavs since he’s exactly the type of combo forward they were missing to match up with Orlando’s Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu.

[The76thDegree]

Also shaq will get traded IMO

[magnumt]

76'ers

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An NBA source has confirmed that Stefanski has shopped power forward Elton Brand, last off-season's blockbuster acquisition. That same source indicated Brand is unlikely to be traded because he has four years and $65 million left on his deal and has health concerns because his last two seasons ended in injury.

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_de ... bcats.html

By: TOM MOORE
The Intelligencer

Separating fact from fiction can be difficult.

So when a trade rumor surfaces involving the Sixers’ center Samuel Dalembert, who team president Ed Stefanski tried to deal before the Feb. 19 deadline, it piques the interest.

This one has Dalembert going to the Charlotte Bobcats for ex-Sixers center Nazr Mohammed and forward Vladimir Radmanovic, with the Sixers either getting a second-round pick in the June 25 NBA Draft or swapping first-round picks (17 for 12) with the Bobcats.

Charlotte is coached by Larry Brown, who drafted Dalembert.

It works from a salary standpoint, even with Dalembert’s 15 percent trade kicker added. Dalembert has two years and $23.6 million left on his contract after this season, compared to Radmanovic and Mohammed’s combined $26.7 million over the next two years — assuming Radmanovic picks up his $6.9 million player option in 2010-11.
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“Sorry,” said Stefanski in an e-mail response. “I don’t talk about trades. We are talking to a lot of teams, especially before the draft.”

The 6-foot-10 Radmanovic, 28, has averaged 9.1 points and shot 38.4 percent from 3-point land in his seven-year career. Last season, Dalembert had his lowest averages in scoring (6.4), field goal percentage (49.8) and minutes (24.8) since his rookie campaign of 2001-02.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... son_at_17/

Sixers Could Select Maynor, Lawson At 17
Jun 23, 2009 7:23 AM EST

The 76ers don't have a point guard under contract, but Eric Maynor and Ty Lawson could be available in the middle of the first round.

Philadelphia general manager Ed Stefanski has made it known that he'll use the team's first-round pick, 17th overall, on a guard.

Incumbent starter Andre Miller will be a free agent this summer, and is expected to drew numerous offers on the market.

76ers Will Take Perimeter Player
The 76ers will use the 17th pick on a perimeter player, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

There was speculation that the Sixers could use the pick on Ohio State center B.J. Mullens, but he is expected to be off the board when they pick.

Mullens worked out for the 76ers as part of a "long-standing commitment," according to the Daily News.

76ers Considering Mullens In Addition To Guards
The 76ers are believed to have been focused on drafting a perimeter player for months, but B.J. Mullens could also be on their radar.

They have the 17th overall pick, and this year's draft is deep on guards.

The Philadelphia Daily News printed on Friday that perhaps the 76ers feel as though they can add a guard through a trade or free agency.

[5DOM]

magnumt, I really appreciate what you are doing here.
Now I don't have to go through all the boards.
I'll try to help when something Raptors related comes up.
Apparently we have the last media conference before the draft today.

[magnumt]

magnumt, I really appreciate what you are doing here.
Now I don't have to go through all the boards.
I'll try to help when something Raptors related comes up.
Apparently we have the last media conference before the draft today.

No prob bro...I just wish I could've gotten it up soon...but when I really think about it, it's during these final days leading up to the Draft when the news and rumor mills start churning into over-gear.

I'll be glad if you can do that, I'd update the article posts as soon as possible. When you do, can you please provide the link and article quote of the relevant parts? Thanks.

On a side note, I Obviously can't every Team but I try to get as much as I could/can.

NYK has their PR Conf. yesterday after their final workout (which was Holiday;s 2nd with NY), and Derozan came in for a last minute workout on Friday for the Team as well (one of the few he worked out for).

[The76thDegree]

the Mullens thing is a smokescreen by the sixers - I do believe that a promise was made by detroit to mullens to pick him @ 15 unless a huge name drops low - I have no interest in Mullens anyway

sixers are going lawson or maynor - book it

[SteveNets15]

I grabbed this off the Nets board from boy preludepunk27.I want the Nets to draft CLARK or Johnson anyway.

From Chad Ford's draft buzz:

Did Louisville's Terrence Williams get a promise from the Charlotte Bobcats? Williams went back for a second workout with the Bobcats on Monday against Gerald Henderson. Sources said after the workout that Williams met with the Bobcats and might have walked away with a promise that the Bobcats would take him at No. 12.

Sure enough, the word out of New Jersey on Tuesday morning is that Williams pulled out of his workout against Henderson with the Nets today, citing an ankle injury.

Chicago has talked to the Nets, Bobcats and Pacers about swapping No. 16 and No. 26 to get into the lottery. It sounds like the Bulls are down to one potential trade partner in the lottery.

The Nets are leaning strongly toward keeping their pick at No. 11. And if the Bobcats made a promise to Williams at No. 12, they're out, too. That leaves the Pacers at No. 13.

[magnumt]

^Added. Thanks.

[killacalijatt]

so when is the drat again

[5DOM]

Eric Smith of FAN590 (sports radio station in Toronto) apparently just said that the agent of a top 5 player in the draft has approached Colangelo telling him his player wants to play in Toronto. I'm guessing it's either Rubio or Harden

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[Buck You]

so when is the drat again

Thursday.

[magnumt]

Eric Smith of FAN590 (sports radio station in Toronto) apparently just said that the agent of a top 5 player in the draft has approached Colangelo telling him his player wants to play in Toronto. I'm guessing it's either Rubio or Harden

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=916629

Added: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=916494&p=19877965#p19877965

Thanks.

[thesack12]

Pistons fan here:

Its about a 90% consensus on our board that are hoping Earl Clark is the pick for Detroit @ 15. Mullens and Daye also have a few backers.

Also, many of us would like to move off #15, especially if Clark is off the board.

There has been reports of a rumored deal of Amir Johnson/#15 to OKC for #25. The idea behind it is Detroit gains more precious cap and Dumars would look at Toney Douglas with 25, and OKC would want BJ Mullens @ 15. However Pistons' camp is on record, saying that such a deal does not exist.

[magnumt]

Pistons fan here:

Its about a 90% consensus on our board that are hoping Earl Clark is the pick for Detroit @ 15. Mullens and Daye also have a few backers.

Also, many of us would like to move off #15, especially if Clark is off the board.

There has been reports of a rumored deal of Amir Johnson/#15 to OKC for #25. The idea behind it is Detroit gains more precious cap and Dumars would look at Toney Douglas with 25, and OKC would want BJ Mullens @ 15. However Pistons' camp is on record, saying that such a deal does not exist.

You might be able to deal Amir/#15 to a Team like the Rockets, or another Team, shed Salary and pickup a 2010 1st or future 1st. To me that's a lot to give up to the Thunder for just a couple Million in Cap Relief. Heck, NY would send you Mobley+TPEs for that kind of offer.

I don't think Clark lasts until your Pick, he may go as high at #10 to the Bucks, Nets, Pacers, Suns, or Bulls (if they trade into that range for him).

[HTown_TMac]

Pistons fan here:

Its about a 90% consensus on our board that are hoping Earl Clark is the pick for Detroit @ 15. Mullens and Daye also have a few backers.

Also, many of us would like to move off #15, especially if Clark is off the board.

There has been reports of a rumored deal of Amir Johnson/#15 to OKC for #25. The idea behind it is Detroit gains more precious cap and Dumars would look at Toney Douglas with 25, and OKC would want BJ Mullens @ 15. However Pistons' camp is on record, saying that such a deal does not exist.

You might be able to deal Amir/#15 to a Team like the Rockets, or another Team, shed Salary and pickup a 2010 1st or future 1st. To me that's a lot to give up to the Thunder for just a couple Million in Cap Relief. Heck, NY would send you Mobley+TPEs for that kind of offer.

I don't think Clark lasts until your Pick, he may go as high at #10 to the Bucks, Nets, Pacers, Suns, or Bulls (if they trade into that range for him).

Can Amir play C, because the Rockets could take him either way. Then trade Landry and that pick to move up..

[thesack12]

Yeah a 2010 1st would be ideal for Detroit. Dumars is all about conserving (not having draft picks to sign) and creating more cap this summer. He has repeatedly said he will use his cap this summer, and not worry about 2010. Plus personally nobody (other than Clark) after the top 5-8 intrigues me in this draft anyways.

This would be the basis behind an Amir/#15 deal. Amir is all but done in Detroit anyways.

Htown_TMac: No Amir can not effectively play the 5. He has packed on some meat in the offseason, but he would still struggle mightily. He has freakish athleticism. But he is highly foul prone, and needs to be in a running system to fully maximize his effectiveness. Detroit is the epitome of a grind it out, halfcourt team. That is a lot of the reason, why Amir has struggled in Detroit and its time for him to move on. At this point his biggest value is being a small expiring.

On a semi-side note. Has anybody heard anything about Kerr wanting to sell his pick, like he normally does? The Detroit board is worried they will grab Clark ahead of us.

[theanimal23]

magnumt, phenomenal job you've done w/this thread

[magnumt]

Yeah a 2010 1st would be ideal for Detroit. Dumars is all about conserving (not having draft picks to sign) and creating more cap this summer. He has repeatedly said he will use his cap this summer, and not worry about 2010. Plus personally nobody (other than Clark) after the top 5-8 intrigues me in this draft anyways.

This would be the basis behind an Amir/#15 deal. Amir is all but done in Detroit anyways.

Htown_TMac: No Amir can not effectively play the 5. He has packed on some meat in the offseason, but he would still struggle mightily. He has freakish athleticism. But he is highly foul prone, and needs to be in a running system to fully maximize his effectiveness. Detroit is the epitome of a grind it out, halfcourt team. That is a lot of the reason, why Amir has struggled in Detroit and its time for him to move on. At this point his biggest value is being a small expiring.

On a semi-side note. Has anybody heard anything about Kerr wanting to sell his pick, like he normally does? The Detroit board is worried they will grab Clark ahead of us.

Yeah you shouldn't just give away a mid 1st Rounder to shed a couple of Million. You can get something in return as well.

Regarding Kerr, I doubt they sell anymore Picks in the foreseeable future.

They need a youth infusion BADLY, and cheap Depth. I also highly doubt they move a Lotto pick for just $$$ (even if it's the last one in the Lotto).

magnumt, phenomenal job you've done w/this thread

Thanks bro.

[Test of Wills]

Great job magnumt!

Stud stuff!