Rubio Instead of Griffin?

[mj_shoefanatic]

I'm very excited, and anyone who thinks we should get Rubio because we already have big men is insane.

[loflin3hree5ive]

What might make the most sense on paper would be for the Clippers and Grizzlies to work out a trade in which Memphis could take Griffin and Los Angeles would get Rubio. For that to happen, Memphis would have to part with one of their core assets, likely Rudy Gay. Obviously we’ll have to stay tuned, because as John Hollinger correctly indicated in his latest column last night’s lottery left more questions than answers for the teams drafting in the top 5.

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Givony calling a smoke screen with the Clippers insistance they will take Griffin #1. Rubio & Gay for Griffin would be pretty hard to pass up.

[mj_shoefanatic]

Gay and Rubio possibly in LA

I still prefer Griffin.

[brassviews]

Maybe the Clips will screw up by not making that trade or maybe they'll screw up by not keeping Griffin.

History shows they screw up somehow.

[Forte IV]

Lakers didnt draft Kobe. Dallas didnt draft Nowitzki. Blazers didnt draft Roy

[Hooch20]

With Rubio's camp stating that he doesn't want to play in Memphis we should look to acquire the pick.

How about Camby, Thornton, a future 1st, and the Wolves pick for the 2nd pick, Jaric, and Buckner.

We would get to build around a great young nucleus of Rubio, Gordon, Griffin, and Jordan.

The Grizz get a first team all rookie from two years ago, two future 1st's, and save about 10 million down the road. The Grizz could then chose to play small and run with Gay as the PF and Thornton at SF or they could try to move Gay in a package for Amare.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

In my opinion I think that Blake Griffin is the only player in this draft that can lift our franchise. I really hope that we don't trade this pick or trade him. If he is head and shoulders over everyone else in this draft he is the player we should be drafting.

[brassviews]

How about Camby, Thornton, a future 1st, and the Wolves pick for the 2nd pick, Jaric, and Buckner

It's Griffin or no deal.

[Hooch20]

How about Camby, Thornton, a future 1st, and the Wolves pick for the 2nd pick, Jaric, and Buckner

It's Griffin or no deal.

So be it. I like where we stand now. Have fun drafting Rubio and having him stay in Spain.

[brassviews]

I'm not a Memphis fan. I'm just expressing my opinion which I think Memphis shares.

Camby is on the decline. Thornton isn't special and is repetitive at SF with Gay there. Future 1st is nothing to get happy about.

Memphis needs a PF, not bunch of unnecessary assets.

[Buckeye-NBAFan]

People always say Randolph is unmovable, and it's usually people who don't see him play on a day-to-day.

Houston, Orlando, NJ, etc... teams who would take Randolph w/o even a real negotiation!

Houston wouldn't take Randolph. Orlando would deal Lewis for him. You could get Vince Carter for Randolph if you added the Minnesota pick.

The bottom line is the Knicks tried to move Randolph for months and all they could get was contracts that expired one year earlier. But entering the 2010 free agency class, no one is going to deal expiring contracts for Randolph. Except a dumb owner like Sterling or Dolan. But Dolan already acquired him once.

[loflin3hree5ive]

Shard for Z-Bo sounds better and better. If he ever gets hurt though the Clippers would heavily regreat adding the two extra years.

[madmaxmedia]

The latest wiretap should nip this in the bud. Rubio has more leverage than college players in terms of dissuading teams from drafting him, because he can just stay in Europe another year.

Who wants the headache?

[illastrate]

Wow, I'm liking the Shard for Z-Bo deal more and more. Although he's got 2 more years than Zach, he gives us a guy who can replace Thornton in the lineup. He's a better shooter, passer, and has a higher bball IQ than Al. Thornton is regulated to the 6th man role where he can give us instant offense like JR Smith or Jason Terry. Our lineup:

PF - Griffin
SF - Lewis
C - Kaman/Camby
SG - Gordon
PG - Davis

I like it.

[Lifter]

Lakers didnt draft Kobe. Dallas didnt draft Nowitzki. Blazers didnt draft Roy

Get outta here with that crap! You know what I mean. They acquired them before their rookie year started. Same fukin difference as drafting them. Kobe Dirk and Roy have played for the same team since they started in the NBA.

[ClipperDomination]

PF - Griffin
SF - Lewis
C - Kaman/Camby
SG - Gordon
PG - Davis

I like it.

+1

[jgustav1]

People always say Randolph is unmovable, and it's usually people who don't see him play on a day-to-day.

Houston, Orlando, NJ, etc... teams who would take Randolph w/o even a real negotiation!

Houston wouldn't take Randolph. Orlando would deal Lewis for him. You could get Vince Carter for Randolph if you added the Minnesota pick.

I doubt that Orlando would give up Lewis for Randolph, look at how well their team is playing in the playoffs, why would they want Zach? He could provide some rebounding and low post scoring help for Howard but doesn't help them out with low post defense.

[jgustav1]

With Rubio's camp stating that he doesn't want to play in Memphis we should look to acquire the pick.

How about Camby, Thornton, a future 1st, and the Wolves pick for the 2nd pick, Jaric, and Buckner.

We would get to build around a great young nucleus of Rubio, Gordon, Griffin, and Jordan.

The Grizz get a first team all rookie from two years ago, two future 1st's, and save about 10 million down the road. The Grizz could then chose to play small and run with Gay as the PF and Thornton at SF or they could try to move Gay in a package for Amare.

I'm a little surprised a Clipper fan would propose this. This isn't close to fair, that is a 4 for 1 for Rubio and who knows where the Wolves pick will end up, it could easily be top 4.

[Buckeye-NBAFan]

People always say Randolph is unmovable, and it's usually people who don't see him play on a day-to-day.

Houston, Orlando, NJ, etc... teams who would take Randolph w/o even a real negotiation!

Houston wouldn't take Randolph. Orlando would deal Lewis for him. You could get Vince Carter for Randolph if you added the Minnesota pick.

I doubt that Orlando would give up Lewis for Randolph, look at how well their team is playing in the playoffs, why would they want Zach? He could provide some rebounding and low post scoring help for Howard but doesn't help them out with low post defense.

Ya, you're probably right. If Orlando makes the Finals, there's no chance.

But if the Cavs do win, there is a chance the Magic might like to get rid of Lewis' contract to ensure they could afford resigning Hedo. Depends on if they can afford Hedo right now or not.

But the Clippers would be foolish to make that trade. You don't want to owe $35M per year to Baron Davis and Rashard Lewis from now until hell freezes over. They don't make you playoff contenders. Especially since Donald Sterling isn't going to let the Clippers payroll get much over $60M.