FORD: NJ back to picking Favors at 3

Krapinsky · Post #1 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:11 am

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_ ... ft-chatter

Georgia Tech big man Derrick Favors is back in favor in New Jersey. A league source told me on Wednesday night that after 24 hours of debate, it looks like Favors has re-emerged as the favorite to go No. 3. After a so-so Favors workout on Monday, the Nets began to move toward Syracuse forward Wes Johnson. But with the draft now less than 24 hours away, Favors has re-emerged as the favorite. The news squashes the prevailing theory around the league that drafting Johnson was a precursor to the Nets signing free agent forward Carlos Boozer this summer. Both Johnson and Boozer are represented by the same agent, Rob Pelinka. The source stressed that the decision wasn't a final one and that the Nets were also exploring potential trade options with the No. 3 pick. But if the draft were held tonight, Favors would be the pick.

I'm not sure if Minnesota will greet the news with joy or relief. They focused in on Johnson early but got comfortable with the idea of taking Favors at 4 over the course of the last 24 hours. The Wolves continue to look for an Al Jefferson deal after being rebuffed by Detroit over the weekend (Wolves offered Jefferson for Tayshaun Prince and No. 7) and the Grizzlies (for Zach Randolph) earlier in the day.

moss_is_1 · Post #2 » by **moss_is_1** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:13 am

Well...****.

Post #3 » by **revprodeji** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:13 am

Chad "BP-FEMA" Ford has no accountability.

moss_is_1 · Post #4 » by **moss_is_1** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:15 am

^ true, I'm getting pretty anxious to see what happens on draft night. Wondering if Kahn does want Favors as much as its been rumored, and if he does if he would be able to pry him away from NJ if they do indeed take him.

4ho5ive · Post #5 » by **4ho5ive** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:16 am

Nets realizing Kahn would have been pretty happy being "stuck" with picking btwn Favors/Cousins?

funkatron101 · Post #6 » by **funkatron101** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:18 am

Chad Ford needs to shut the f*ck up.

Wolves21 · Post #7 » by **Wolves21** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:20 am

I hope this is true.This leaves the Wolves with Wesley or Cousins which I believe both will turn out as better players then Favors.Plus which ever way we go in trading Al(More likly) or Love we already have a nice young all-star prospect at the PF spot.

Dewey · Post #8 » by **Dewey** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:21 am

revprodeji wrote:Chad "BP-FEMA" Ford has no accountability.

Ford has no accountability and Kahn has made me believe he is "all about accountability" in his commitment to exhaust all efforts to get this ship strightened out ... it's a great sign to hear many rumors invloving the wolves.

I know Favors is Kahns man ... when push comes to shove, I believe Favors will be a Timberwolf tomorrow night. I see no signs pointing to us making a move for Turner.

MinnFanMan · Post #9 » by **MinnFanMan** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:23 am

funkatron101 wrote:Chad Ford needs to shut the f*ck up.

Why?? Everyone keeps quoting him and hitting his website.

Krapinsky · Post #10 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:24 am

I would say from past experience that as the draft get nearer Ford's accountability goes up.

If anything, it's that we don't know what to think, and it's back to the drawing board for us.

Krapinsky · Post #11 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:24 am

MinnFanMan wrote:
funkatron101 wrote:Chad Ford needs to shut the f*ck up.

Why?? Everyone keeps quoting him and hitting his website.

TrentTuckerForever · Post #12 » by **TrentTuckerForever** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:28 am

I don't buy it. I think they either pick Johnson to go with a free agent big (Boozer or Amare) or trade the pick. Favors is going to be great but he's 18... I don't think Avery Johnson or the Big Russkie owner want to wait that long.

Wolves21 · Post #13 » by **Wolves21** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:29 am

As long as we get some combo of

Favors/George
Cousins/George
Wesley/Henry

and trade Al Jefferson for a proven NBA all-star or semi all star and cap room I am good.

Krapinsky · Post #14 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:30 am

I will laugh when NJ actually takes Cousins.

AQuintus · Post #15 » by **AQuintus** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:32 am

Krapinsky wrote:I will laugh when NJ actually takes Cousins.

Or Monroe.

Edit:

With all of the BS spewing out (especially from Chad Ford's mouth), I don't think I'm going to believe anything until I actually see it at the draft tomorrow.

Post #16 » by **Calinks** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:38 am

I told you guys NJ wasn't drafting Johnson at 3. Come on.

AQuintus · Post #17 » by **AQuintus** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:52 am

What a shocker that Favors has all of a sudden "re-emerged" as pick for NJ. Shameless "reporting" being done this week.

http://twitter.com/APkrawczynski/status/16891875977

shangrila · Post #18 » by **shangrila** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:59 am

I both hate and love this time of year

Post #19 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:00 am

shangrila wrote:I both hate and love this time of year

Don't we all...

Post #20 » by **Calinks** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:01 am

Not if you are picking number 1 or 2