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Anthony Randolph to OKC? 

Post#1 » by Balkman32 » Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:13 pm

There is no link. But, he is a Presti kind of guy. Low risk High reward. I don't know how he would fit, but, he can be had for a first round pick. I don't think he has been given a chance in GS or NY, n' I don't know if he would beat out DJ White for the times he has been playing this year. But, the kid is young n' OKC might be the place for him.

Rumor has it the Knicks are in contact with multiple Western Confrence teams including the Rockets.
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Post#2 » by slick_watts » Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:12 pm

We would have to give up a player since our roster is full.

I'd trade a first rounder + DJ White for Randolph, though.
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Post#3 » by sonictecture » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:31 pm

Is Randolph really a Presti type player? Low risk and high reward seems more like a Pritchard type player than a Presti one.

At this point in his career, with the price being a first round pick I'm not sure Randolph qualifies as low risk any longer.

Would you trade a number one pick to witness Randolph play DJ White type minutes?
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Post#4 » by dream_catcher_9 » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:45 pm

sonictecture speaks the truth yet again.
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Post#5 » by slick_watts » Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:32 pm

sonictecture wrote:Is Randolph really a Presti type player? Low risk and high reward seems more like a Pritchard type player than a Presti one.

At this point in his career, with the price being a first round pick I'm not sure Randolph qualifies as low risk any longer.

Would you trade a number one pick to witness Randolph play DJ White type minutes?


I think this upcoming draft looks weak, Randolph is still only 21 and can play center (unlike White). He still has one more year of rookie scale, so I don't see much of a risk in acquiring him.

Presti did acquire another chane-of-scenery player once under similar circumstances (Thabo), although Randolph's emotional problems throughout his career may preclude him from interest.

Hedging the bets on the center position for this team couldn't hurt at all, IMO.
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Post#6 » by Balkman32 » Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:58 pm

The low risk (money to pay him) high reward (21 year old, ready to make an impact).

He is not a Presti type player cuz he is low risk high reward, but he is a Presti type player because he is young, talented, and cheap.

I would rather deal Cook for him n' I think the Knicks might feel the same way.

I would give up that pick if he only played DJ White mins. #1 White is an injury away from 15-20 min a game. #2 every min is important. #3 if this kid comes in and buys into the way of life he could flourish here. #4 Green n' Kristic are both FA's next season, it is possiable that they both go out n' get NICE contracts.
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Post#7 » by wiff » Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:42 am

So you want to trade a guy who is finally getting minutes and a 1st rd pick so Magic Randolph can get buried on the bench behind Durant and Green?

If we are giving up DJ White and a 1st at least make for a position of need. The last position this team needs to be acquiring players at is SF.
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Post#8 » by Balkman32 » Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:56 am

Cook and a first round pick for Randolph. We could loose Jeff Green n' Kristc next season.
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Post#9 » by slick_watts » Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:05 am

wiff wrote:So you want to trade a guy who is finally getting minutes and a 1st rd pick so Magic Randolph can get buried on the bench behind Durant and Green?

If we are giving up DJ White and a 1st at least make for a position of need. The last position this team needs to be acquiring players at is SF.


Anthony Randolph is not a SF.
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Post#10 » by wiff » Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:23 am

slick_watts wrote:
wiff wrote:So you want to trade a guy who is finally getting minutes and a 1st rd pick so Magic Randolph can get buried on the bench behind Durant and Green?

If we are giving up DJ White and a 1st at least make for a position of need. The last position this team needs to be acquiring players at is SF.


Anthony Randolph is not a SF.


Come on Slick. He's not going to get minutes in front of Jeff Green, obviously not in front of Durant and the minutes he might get at the 4 I don't see management taking away those minutes from Ibaka.

Let's not split hairs here. There is no use for him. And until some other team over spends for Jeff Green in the off-season I'm going to continue to think that the Thunder want him back.

So why give up a first round pick for a guy who will never see the light of day on the floor. Season high has been 8pts and 9rebs on 2-7 shooting. The rest are all worse. That is the only game he has scored more than 4 pts in. I know he's not getting many minutes either but come on. I'll risk the chance he might blow up somewhere else.
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He's not better than Green and he is not better than Ibaka why give up a first round pick for that? That isn't even a lateral move. That would be a backwards move.
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Post#11 » by MoeRoadKill » Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:02 am

quick comment about the draft pick. we all know we are going to get a late 1st round pick probably 23rd ish. with the possibility of a lock out guys from college will be a bit more hesitant to drop out of college if the are going to be projected a lower pick, so there will less talent in this years draft. so our 1st rounder for Randolph who was the 14th pick (iirc) would be a very good trade.
I do like the idea because if Durant or Green go down we are very thin at the SF spot and as said already, he can play a few different positions on the floor
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Post#12 » by slick_watts » Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:45 pm

Our first round pick will be in the lower half of the draft most likely, in a weak draft (due to the CBA uncertainty, among other things). Jeff Green might not be around next year, Nenad Krstic probably won't be around next year. Anthony Randolph would be cheap depth insurance for the team. He's a better rebounder than anyone on the Thunder presently (a bit better than Serge, IMO), and probably a more naturally gifted defender. He's just a little basketball-dumb, in which case he'd fit in well actually and maybe improve like Ibaka has.

I don't think it's likely you'd find a better prospect in the bottom half of next year's draft.
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Post#13 » by Balkman32 » Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:01 pm

The 2011 first round pick should not be on a pedistal. Randolph is 21, NBA ready, willing on defense, can score the ball. This is the NBA everyone over pays for a player. I am not saying Jreen is good as gone but, if he leaves or is injured for a lOng period of time Randolph could take on some serious minutes.
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Post#14 » by wiff » Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:41 pm

slick_watts wrote:Our first round pick will be in the lower half of the draft most likely, in a weak draft (due to the CBA uncertainty, among other things). Jeff Green might not be around next year, Nenad Krstic probably won't be around next year. Anthony Randolph would be cheap depth insurance for the team. He's a better rebounder than anyone on the Thunder presently (a bit better than Serge, IMO), and probably a more naturally gifted defender. He's just a little basketball-dumb, in which case he'd fit in well actually and maybe improve like Ibaka has.

I don't think it's likely you'd find a better prospect in the bottom half of next year's draft.


Balkman32 wrote:The 2011 first round pick should not be on a pedistal. Randolph is 21, NBA ready, willing on defense, can score the ball. This is the NBA everyone over pays for a player. I am not saying Jreen is good as gone but, if he leaves or is injured for a lOng period of time Randolph could take on some serious minutes.


Bringing in Randolph would only create drama in the locker room. No reason to create unneeded strife. Why send Jeff Green the message of "hey feel free to go we already have your replacement" instead of giving Green the message of hey we want you back we just need to be careful of our pocket book.
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Post#15 » by Balkman32 » Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:59 pm

Randolph isn't brought in to replace Uncle Jeff. We trade for him because he is a good young player & and we need good players.
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Post#16 » by HeartSouloma » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:44 pm

I'm not so sure about this trade.
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Post#17 » by Punk » Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:22 pm

slick_watts wrote:We would have to give up a player since our roster is full.

I'd trade a first rounder + DJ White for Randolph, though.

We would take it or the Cook deal as well.

I hope you guys know, we would be robbing you.
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Post#18 » by Balkman32 » Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:28 pm

Ya all haven't even played him yet. You guys don't value a good defensive player or younger players like we do. Robbing on getting a first round pick in a week draft? No. You are roving Denver I they give you Melo for first round picks.
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Re: Anthony Randolph to OKC? 

Post#19 » by FNQ » Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:53 am

There is a reason he hasn't played much yet. Knicks fans are now the ones warning other teams that the guy can be a human highlight reel / blooper reel, but theres not much substance to his game.

AR is a pretty dumb player at this stage of his career and doesnt seem to be getting it at all. I always thought Presti acquired smarter players, guys who know the game well. Also, AR does every so often seem like he's acting a little spoiled, or kinda like a brat. Recently he said that he doesnt think D'Antoni's going to give him another chance to crack the rotation... that kind of lacking heart statement is probably why he's riding pine.
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Re: Anthony Randolph to OKC? 

Post#20 » by Joel Embust » Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:49 am

This team is a Marc Gasol away from being a contender. I don't want AR on this team.
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