Official Raptors 2011 NBA Draft Thread, Part 7

bboyskinnylegs · Post #381 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:50 pm

SkywalkerAC wrote:This isn't really the thread for it but people really need to stop thinking that we've got the money to make a play for the top shelf free agent centers this offseason. Aren't we something like 9 mill under the cap BEFORE signing our draft pick and our own free agents? Maybe it will be a strange market with the new CBA having its effects but signing guys like De Jordan is not going to be an option.

yep, we don't have the capspace (we needed to free up room by moving Barbosa/Jose at the deadline to do that). Although we do still have 9 million of the Bosh TPE to use in a s&t, so we could make a play with that, or use one of our existing players (Bargs?) if the right deal presents itself.

SkywalkerAC · Post #382 » by **SkywalkerAC** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:09 am

http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Lit ... 83_517.asp

Probably not the best competition but at least J-Val is still playing (and playing well).

14 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 20 minutes. yowza.

Still looks like Val is the #1 centre prospect in this draft.

sunny · Post #383 » by **sunny** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:35 am

NBA conspiracy theory post ---

The Anaheim Royals will get the first pick in the 2011 entry draft. With that pick, they will select hometown phenom Derrick Williams to help boost attendance.

See: Derrick Rose and Lebron James

Comeatme_Bro · Post #384 » by **Comeatme_Bro** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:42 am

When the hell is barnes gonna announce his decision? I thought he was suppose to make it today.

God Squad · Post #385 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:52 am

sunny wrote:NBA conspiracy theory post ---

The Anaheim Royals will get the first pick in the 2011 entry draft. With that pick, they will select hometown phenom Derrick Williams to help boost attendance.

See: Derrick Rose and Lebron James

I'll go fu*kin nuts. Believe that.

fredericklove · Post #386 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:53 am

they're having the team dinner tonight rite? he's probably going to make it in an hr or so or never lol

fredericklove · Post #387 » by **fredericklove** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:56 am

spade57 wrote:
sunny wrote:NBA conspiracy theory post ---

The Anaheim Royals will get the first pick in the 2011 entry draft. With that pick, they will select hometown phenom Derrick Williams to help boost attendance.

See: Derrick Rose and Lebron James

I'll go fu*kin nuts. Believe that.

I wont go nuts if they pick him and raps picking KI w/ the 2nd pick

Post #388 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:59 am

sunny wrote:NBA conspiracy theory post ---

The Anaheim Royals will get the first pick in the 2011 entry draft. With that pick, they will select hometown phenom Derrick Williams to help boost attendance.

See: Derrick Rose and Lebron James

There should be lotto restrictions for re-located teams like there are for expansion teams. If you can't run a business then you shouldn't get a top-3 pick.

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #389 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:06 am

dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

Post #390 » by **Rhettmatic** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:08 am

chadfordinsider Chad Ford
San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard will enter NBA draft - Likely late lottery pick es.pn/hQoVxc

God Squad · Post #391 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:10 am

Rapsobsessed7 wrote:dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

Siggghhh. Alright, Who's left to declare?

Rapsobsessed7 · Post #392 » by **Rapsobsessed7** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:13 am

spade57 wrote:
Rapsobsessed7 wrote:dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

Siggghhh. Alright, Who's left to declare?

i think theres something to it too because reportes and a guy at NBC retweeted it.

HEDOBALL · Post #393 » by **HEDOBALL** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:13 am

I'm starting to think if we don't get the first overall that this pick is going to be moved in a package deal this summer pre draft. Just a thought. Prolly will get flamed. Oh well.

yayotube · Post #394 » by **yayotube** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:17 am

I can't wait till workouts begin. Seeing as how Barnes is getting cold feet, makes it more imperative we land in the top 3. Otherwise, yeah...

Brinbe · Post #395 » by **Brinbe** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:19 am

Rapsobsessed7 wrote:dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

Like I expected.... Let's say we get bumped down to fifth and Irving/Williams/Kanter/Val are all gone. Who do you take then? I'm not sure myself...

SkywalkerAC · Post #396 » by **SkywalkerAC** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:21 am

I think Val has become target number 1 for me. good chance that he drops to us given euro contract. limited bust potential thanks to great motor/disposition. position of greatest need. great length and rebounding ability. high upside. can actually roll to the basket. frees us up to trade AB for positions other than C.

sunny · Post #397 » by **sunny** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:23 am

Rapsobsessed7 wrote:dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

means nothing.
When Barnes actually makes a decision, it will likely be all over the media and fairly obvious. However, if you want to stay 5 minutes ahead of the media, just check out unc forums and see what they have to say, because they will know who is credible and who isnt.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=78&f=1410

God Squad · Post #398 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:27 am

Brinbe wrote:
Rapsobsessed7 wrote:dont know how much truth is in this but.

TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
BREAKING: Harrison Barnes will return to North Carolina for his sophomore year, multiple sources told me tonight.

Like I expected.... Let's say we get bumped down to fifth and Irving/Williams/Kanter/Val are all gone. Who do you take then? I'm not sure myself...

If i couldn't trade it.
Walker
Knight
Terrence J
Biyombo

In no order.

sunny · Post #399 » by **sunny** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:28 am

so the last guy who claimed he knew forsure that Barnes was staying, MArty Tirell (you can see his horrible tweets here: http://twitter.com/#!/martytirrell) turns out had never meet Barnes before.

These guys are not credible journalists. They are reporting what some guy wrote on a message board or are blindly making something up trying to gain hits.

When any player declares for the draft or decides to remain in school, you will know with certainty.

andyo · Post #400 » by **andyo** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:31 am

I don't know about Val at all but if we don't get Barnes, Irving, Kanter, or D-Will, I'd hope we could trade the pick for Nene or something. Probably no way in hell that happens though.