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Newsday reported in early June that #Knicks would look into moving up if possible. Rumors now surfacing about talks w/ IND (15), others.
Indy2thaWindy wrote:Early June? Even if it was a rumor it's probably dead now. Walsh is gone. Bird said today he has it down to 3 guys he wants to pick.
4 Cleveland Cavaliers
Jonas Valanciunas, C
19 years old; 6'11"; 240 lbs
Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
Valanciunas is currently training with the Lithuanian under-19 national team in its preparations for the World Championships in Riga, Latvia, which starts at the end of June. That didn’t stop Valanciunas from making an appearance at the adidas EuroCamp in Italy, where he told us he interviewed with seven separate NBA teams.
Most franchises picking in the top-10 feel that Valanciunas is the top player on Cleveland’s draft board at this pick.
Cleveland could make a deal, with teams like New York, Charlotte, Indiana and Houston being active in trying to move up in the draft, but it’s not clear if anything will get done by the time the Cavs are on the clock.
Scoot McGroot wrote:Would you give up the #15 for Landry Fields?
jowglenn wrote:Scoot McGroot wrote:Would you give up the #15 for Landry Fields?
Would anyone NOT do that deal? Fields is a legit player, was basically a top-5 rookie last year. He's a big guard, rebounds very very well for a guard, has good percentages... and most importantly, has really great basketball IQ. There were just so many times when I watched a Knicks game and saw Fields doing stuff that most rookies aren't even vaguely aware of. Basically a heady veteran already.
http://nbaplaybook.com/2011/01/05/quick-hitter-knicks-start-the-game-with-a-bang/
In general, he just seems to be one of those perfect glue guys like a Battier or a Tony Allen. Someone who will be in the league for years and would fit on literally any team.
He's already way better than what we could expect to get with the 15th pick in a weak draft. He would absolutely be our starting SG, and we'd be very pleased with his production.
There is no way any competent GM would ever say, "nah, i'll keep the #15 instead of taking Fields, thanks"
Indy2thaWindy wrote:There are a million rumors when talking about the Knicks and the New York media. I don't see anything we would need from them. Maybe Douglas? I definitely wouldn't trade 15 for him. Maybe 15 and Rush for 17 and Douglas? I'd rather hold onto 15 and take Brooks, because I could see NY targeting him too.
Early June? Even if it was a rumor it's probably dead now. Walsh is gone. Bird said today he has it down to 3 guys he wants to pick.
DWCP2 wrote:Considering that they want Fredette at any and all costs it seems. If the right side package is available a swap of picks is possible. Question is will Fredette be there when the Pacers pick?
Wizop wrote:right, they are going to send us their starting 4 to move up. wait, that's Shawne!
Scoot McGroot wrote:Wizop wrote:right, they are going to send us their starting 4 to move up. wait, that's Shawne!
It's tough to see a NY deal. They don't really have the ability to include future 1sts (even just future 1st picks swaps). Turiaf could be a useful big, but not useful enough to be the pure incentive. Toney Douglas is still recovering from a shoulder surgery, apparently. Bill Walker? No real need, especially if we pick up another wing.
Word from that same source says the Knicks are looking to pick up a 2nd rounder as well, using cash or other means. Maybe #15/Rush/2 2nds for #17/Fields/Balkman? That would certainly be a dream for the Pacers, as Fields should likely be worth the #15 by himself.
magnumt wrote:From what it's looking like (if this is indeed true what I linked above to in my post, and the deal does indeed happen on Draft night), it might be Pick #17+Walker+Cash for Pick #15. But who knows right now. NY has been oddly keeping EVERYTHING close to the best this Year.
--Mags