Rubio at 5? Flynn?

shrink · Post #1 » by **shrink** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:42 am

We need a single info thread.

Draft Express wrote: Indications we’re receiving are that Sacramento appears to be leaning towards drafting Jonny Flynn, even in the scenario that Oklahoma City decides to pass on Ricky Rubio. The wildcard here are the team owners, the Maloofs, who are extremely high on the Spanish point guard and could decide to assert their own will and make the front office pick Rubio.

Flynn won’t have to wait long in the Green Room regardless, as its extremely unlikely that he gets past the Milwaukee Bucks. He may even have a promise there.

-Brandon Jennings seemed somewhat dazed at today’s media sessions, which is yet another indication that he has no idea where he is going to get picked at this point. Privately, Jennings is telling people that he feels he has a good chance of being selected 5th by Minnesota, even if he really doesn’t want to be there apparently. The latest word is that Jennings may actually pull out of the Green Room, especially if his situation doesn’t clear up by tonight.

commadoor 64 · Post #2 » by **commadoor 64** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:44 am

BY all means, make a thread about it.

shrink · Post #3 » by **shrink** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:44 am

I'm being overloaded by interesting info out there.

We need Rev bad.

casey · Post #4 » by **casey** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:45 am

So Griffin 1, Thabeet 2, Flynn 4. That means two of Rubio, Harden, and Evans will be there for us. Casey likey.

shrink · Post #5 » by **shrink** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:46 am

casey wrote:So Griffin 1, Thabeet 2, Flynn 4. That means two of Rubio, Harden, and Evans will be there for us. Casey likey.

Me too. I'm starting to hope we don't offer anything up, and see where the chips fall. If OKC gambles on Rubio, make them an offer. Hoepfully somebody doesn't step in ahead.

prefuse73 · Post #6 » by **prefuse73** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:49 am

thats why I think kahn had the smokescreen of liking Thabeet. If memphis takes him at #2 in the hopes that we will trade for him, we are set.

Esohny · Post #7 » by **Esohny** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:51 am

casey wrote:So Griffin 1, Thabeet 2, Flynn 4. That means two of Rubio, Harden, and Evans will be there for us. Casey likey.

Definitely. Hopefully Harden is still there and we get a great PG-SG combo. I sure don't want Thabeet or Flynn at 5 or 6.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #8 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:51 am

I want Thabeet to go #2 desperately

eh I'm not sure why I get so excited about the draft, the Wolves will always find a way to get the last laugh, I'm such a masochist

4ho5ive · Post #9 » by **4ho5ive** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:56 am

I just dont buy the Flynn/Evans to Kings crap if Rubio is still on the board.

B Calrissian · Post #10 » by **B Calrissian** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:59 am

What if Harden goes 3rd? Who would guys pick along with Rubio? Evans would be the next best player available but he wouldn't be a good fit next to Rubio.

4ho5ive · Post #11 » by **4ho5ive** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:01 am

I get a Harden thinking about Rubio/Henderson in the backcourt, but there is little to no chance that happens.

Evans works defensively and i probably still take him for potential, but could also see Derozan. I dont like Curry/Jennings/Flynn with Rubio.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #12 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:04 am

so is there any chance this website can handle the draft traffic tomorrow

PeeDee · Post #13 » by **PeeDee** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:06 am

If we get Rubio and Harden is off the bored, I aim for the fences and go DeRozan all the way. I have a feeling we'll end up with Harden and one of Flynn/Curry/Holiday.

the_bruce · Post #14 » by **the_bruce** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:09 am

Keep those pick and let them fall as they may. If the draft order goes..
griffin\Thabeet\Rubio\Flynn

We are set. Evans + Harden = wet dream? Daye @ 18. length upgrade for sure,

casey · Post #15 » by **casey** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:11 am

bruceallen61 wrote:Keep those pick and let them fall as they may. If the draft order goes..
griffin\Thabeet\Rubio\Flynn

We are set. Evans + Harden = wet dream? Daye @ 18. length upgrade for sure,

Made me chuckle. But yes, that would be awesome (not a big daye guy though).

big3_8_19_21 · Post #16 » by **big3_8_19_21** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:36 am

I don't really like Evans, and I definitely don't like Daye...so no that's not a wet dream.

the_bruce · Post #17 » by **the_bruce** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:41 am

big3_8_19_21 wrote:I don't really like Evans, and I definitely don't like Daye...so no that's not a wet dream.

I'm not sure how you can't like evans he blew out all the workouts.

I'm not a huge fan of Daye, but he is long and would provide some length and spot up shooting. Certainly an intriguing high upside prospect imo, but high bust potential.

slinky · Post #18 » by **slinky** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:13 am

I absolutely not to Derozan at 5 or 6. I would much rather trade back for a team angling for curry like NY or possibly TOR. I have no problems with Derozan at 8 or 9, but he isnt going to go to GS and it doesnt sound like he will go to NY, so why not trade the pick and pick up some assets rather than waste it. I like Derozan i just think he has too many question marks for our top 2 picks. I still think we can package our remaining picks to move up to 9-13.

With all of that said, I take Rubio and Evans. The two best players remaining. I think too much is being made about ball dominant guards. Take the best players and they will sort it out later. This would be best case scenario for me.

As I have said before we dont have to set up our team for the next 10 years by tomorrow night. Take the best players available and a year or two from now when they are both some of the top players on their rookie contracts, trade one of them if they dont fit together. I am in the minority of those who think these two guys will play perfectly together and thats fine, maybe they dont fit but we dont need to make that decision now, especially when no really knows how well their games will translate to the NBA.

B Calrissian · Post #19 » by **B Calrissian** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:16 am

Now it looks like Rubio will go 3rd. New update from Givony. Sorry if it has already been posted.

10:00 PM Update

-Oklahoma City appears to have narrowed in on Ricky Rubio as their top choice with the #3 pick, at least according to what most NBA teams have on their board at the moment. For now, it seems like they will be keeping him. While we’re told that the Knicks will definitely explore a sign and trade with David Lee to acquire Rubio, it might take more to convince Oklahoma City to make that trade.

It will be interesting to see what the fallout is from Russell Westbrook’s camp after this, as he’s been extremely vocal publicly about not wanting to relinquish the full-time point guard duties, which is bound to happen eventually with Rubio around. Westbrook is currently scheduled to be on Jim Rome’s show tomorrow, so we may expect some fireworks.

-With Rubio locked up at three, we can probably move our attention to Sacramento, where Jonny Flynn and Tyreke Evans are clearly the top two candidates on the board.

If Jonny Flynn is the choice as expected, Tyreke Evans may be in for a slightly longer stay in the Green Room than he initially planned. James Harden would be the likely choice at Minnesota at 5, while logic suggests that Stephen Curry would be a much better fit in the backcourt than Evans at #6.

Evans did not work out for Golden State at #7—they are leaning towards Jordan Hill anyway—which means he would probably land at #8, where the Knicks would happily snatch him up.

That would slide Jrue Holiday down a slot, and in turn bump off James Johnson, since he is supposedly slightly Holiday on Toronto’s board. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

-In this scenario, Milwaukee may have an interesting choice on their hands at #10. DeMar DeRozan was never supposed to get to their pick, but all of a sudden they find him right there for the picking, just a few days after trading away an extremely athletic wing player in Richard Jefferson. Do they swing for the fences on DeRozan’s upside, or will they stay true to their plan of drafting a point guard at all costs and reach for Jeff Teague?

-One of the tougher situations to read in this draft lies in New Jersey with the 11th pick. The Nets supposedly aren’t all that close to finalizing their draft board, although three of the players that will likely be on there will include Tyler Hansbrough, James Johnson and Terrence Williams, not necessarily in that order. It’s definitely possible that the Nets listen to one of the trade offers that comes their way, especially if Houston comes calling with Carl Landry.

B Calrissian · Post #20 » by **B Calrissian** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:20 am

He thinks you guys are having some illogical dreams about Evans/Harden. If he doesn't like Evans why not Holiday? And if Landry is worth the 11th pick, the Wolves should offer Smith/18 and pick Holiday if he does in fact fall.

*What would you guys think of a Harden for Westbrook trade? I would love it that leads to the same problem of no one at 6 really fitting with the other backcourt player.