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Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 11:14 AM

Tomorrow night, 7pm. Be there or be square.

First big movement of picks, Washington gives the 5th overall pick away to Minnesota.

06-24-09, 11:22 AM

Celtics have the 58th pick (yeah!) so this will be a boring night for me.

But I've got the Rondo rumors going for me, which is nice.

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 11:38 AM

Do the C's need a PF?

Would Knicks fans trade DLee and the #8 for Rondo? Would Boston fans? I'm feeling that was a dumb hypothetical, but nevertheless...

Big_Matt34

06-24-09, 11:53 AM

Do the C's need a PF?

Would Knicks fans trade DLee and the #8 for Rondo? Would Boston fans? I'm feeling that was a dumb hypothetical, but nevertheless...

Well the Celts do have that KG guy at Pf, and id bet they bring one of Leon Powe (Though he wont be back until mid season) or Glen Davis back, while neither of them are as good as Lee they are similar type players. Itd basically be trading for a backup pf and the 8th pick in a draft that is only average, also if they were to trade Rondo i would assume they'd want a pg coming back to them.

I'd think Rondo will only go if the Celts get a package around the 2nd or 3rd pick or a deal similar to the Conley and Gay one, though im not sure they even do that.

06-24-09, 12:25 PM

Do the C's need a PF?

Would Knicks fans trade DLee and the #8 for Rondo? Would Boston fans? I'm feeling that was a dumb hypothetical, but nevertheless...They might need a backup PF. Both Big Baby and Powe are FA's and Powe isn't expected back until January or some time around there. I mean, they signed Mikki Moore last year because he was tall.

As for that trade, I'd say no. They could use someone like Lee of the bench for when Garnett needs rest of Perk gets into foul trouble or has shoulder issues. And if Rubio fell to 8, it would intriguing, turning one good young player into two good young players, but I still don't know.

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 03:37 PM

I just read on a Knicks board that the Knicks have purchased the 28th pick in the draft for $3 million.

Can anyone confirm this?

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 03:58 PM

Evidently it's not a done deal, but still an option for the Knicks.

THEBOSS84

06-24-09, 03:59 PM

I wonder what they are eying with that pick. Seems insignificant, especially in this weak draft.

The Dream

06-24-09, 04:00 PM

- James Harden will be the best player in this draft
- The T-Wolves will move up in the draft
- Knicks will draft a point guard
- Tyler Hansbrough will go in the lottery

These are my predictions from early yesterday that I posted in the Knicks topic. One of them already is true.

THEBOSS84

06-24-09, 04:01 PM

Dream, care to share some info on Harden?

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 04:01 PM

I wonder what they are eying with that pick. Seems insignificant, especially in this weak draft.

Everything I've read about this draft is that it is really, really deep. The top end may not be deep, but on the whole there are a lot of guys who could be available at 28 who could easily go in the teens.

The Dream

06-24-09, 04:02 PM

Evidently it's not a done deal, but still an option for the Knicks.It will get done. Donnie will be very active for this draft, trust me.

Hellsing

06-24-09, 04:02 PM

The Dream

06-24-09, 04:21 PM

Dream, care to share some info on Harden?
Sure.

It's a given we won't be getting him but if I were the GM I would make every attempt to get him. Who knows though, maybe he could drop but I can't see him getting past the Timberwolves who now possess both the #5 and #6 picks. I don't care if we got Wilson and Danilo, they could always be traded.

Harden, although, profound to be a definite top 5 pick is being neglected in this draft, as far as I see it. Whenever there is an analyst or a fan talking about the draft, they mention Blake Griffen as the only player that stands out in the draft. And the reason he does get overlooked a bit is because his game is so smooth and he doesn't stand out. He is a player with tangibles, like Tim Duncan, who does all the things right and is looked upon as a leader. Another example, Brandon Roy. He was also neglected when he got drafted, being drafted a little later and then being traded. This is because he doesn't stand out.

These types of players are always the best ones that are labeled as "WINNERS". Harden is very mature as a basketball player and his basketball IQ is special. He knows what he's doing on the floor, unlike guys like Tyreke Evans and Brandon Jennings who have no idea what they're doing and will become "empty stat" players in the NBA. If you want a prime example of empty stat players, you can just look at two former Knicks Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawford. One of which hasn't made it to the playoffs once and the other hasn't won a playoff series once, no wonder.

Now about his game... he is Brandon Roy but he is a winger so I'd slot him as a mix between Roy and Turkoglu or Manu. Definitely will be a slasher in the NBA and he will be a successful one with the combination of his scoring ability and his body type. Plus, he is never afraid to use his body. James is also seen as a very unselfish player. When I watched him with Arz. St., he'd pass when he needed to and score when he needed to. He just knows what he's doing.

He'll definitely be a fun player to watch in the NBA, so keep an eye on him.
Here's his player profile from his Sophmore year at Az St. - http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36072

THEBOSS84

06-24-09, 04:23 PM

Well done, thanks.

Seems very interesting.

Jace

06-24-09, 04:25 PM

I watched maybe 3 games with Harden this year, and I didn't really love his game. He just plays old to me. He has the wiles and smarts, but he never seemed that explosive at all, and you need that

BxBomber44

06-24-09, 04:32 PM

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 04:36 PM

Regarding Jennings:

All done here...Steph Curry still says he hopes to be a Knick..Jennings says he won't be a Knick bc "its clear who they want."

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 04:37 PM

More:

JRothstein from ESPN Radio says the Knicks tried to get Memphis' pick at 27, so they're obviously targeting someone there.

THEBOSS84

06-24-09, 04:38 PM

If he's referring to Curry, I doubt Curry makes it to #8.

The Dream

06-24-09, 04:38 PM

Dream I like Harden too... but I'd label Hansbrough more of a WINNER. But I agree with everything else and approve of the Brandon Roy comparison.

Just heard a B. Jennings radio interview, I like the kid.
I understand but he's a UNC product. UNC is the true winner, not him. If he were on Arizona State like Harden, he wouldn't be winning nothing. I'm not disagreeing with you, but IMO Harden is the prime example of a potential "WINNER" in the NBA.

And about the draft & the Knicks. If we draft that kid Jrue Holiday who couldn't even start for his own college team, I will not be pleased. Hopefully it's Rubio or Curry tomorrow.

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 04:38 PM

Possible reason for trying to pick up that pick at 27/28:

Thought..Knicks had Miami's Jack McClinton in this week. Eddie House-type. Perhaps they're targeting him at the end of the first round?

The Dream

06-24-09, 04:40 PM

More:
As I posted on a different site, I see it as good news because shows the Knicks are trying to acquire a later first-rounder and they are not hard to get at all so maybe we can get a higher pick like in the 20-25 range instead of pick #27, like the Blazers just did with acquiring the #22 an hour ago

No worries, we will buy a late first-rounder any time soon

chanman7483

06-24-09, 05:39 PM

I haven't seen enough of Harden to knock him or promote him, but if he can't stay in front of NBA players(hearing a lot of slow comments/scouting reports), no amount of win method cool-aid will help him. Tim Duncan is super slow and super unathletic, but he is also super-skilled.

The late round pick doesn't mean much to me now. I'm concerned about the Knicks doing whatever the F they can to move up to 2(Chad Ford reporting that Memphis/Chris Wallace may be reluctant to pick Rubio since Gasol and Navarro had horrible experiences w/ Memphis/Wallace and may talk to Rubio about this). Lee + 8 Pick won't sway them? I really have no idea about any of the players in this draft, but everyone has such a massive hard on for Rubio, he cannot be ignored. We must have him. This is the same guy who gave Gasol to the Lakers for ... I can't remember.

The Dream

06-24-09, 07:52 PM

ESPN NBA Draft Special in NYC [Tonight at 10PM]

cyhughes22

06-24-09, 08:08 PM

The problem with Rubio is that he can't shoot. People have the nerve to compare him to Pistol Pete but Pistol Pete was a great shooter and it was ok to be that skinny in that era. He's a great distributor but the catalyst of those fun teams that D'Antoni put together was Steve Nash who obviously can shoot the lights out. If I'm the Knicks, I'm doing everything I can to get Steph Curry. Even if you decide you have to use him as a combo guard, you have this year to see if he can run the point and if he can't you potentially play him in the backcourt with Lebron and let him guard the smaller man. Put Chandler at the 3, sign Bosh and get a serviceable bigman with some athleticism. As far as I'm concerned Steph Curry is the only guy I trade up to get apart form maybe Thabeet.

The Dream

06-24-09, 08:25 PM

cyhughes22

06-24-09, 08:29 PM

The Dream

06-24-09, 08:38 PM

Who the hell are you to tell me who I have and haven't seen play? I've seen Ricky Rubio play as a matter of fact and he can't shoot the ball. His form is terribly erratic. And while we're on the subject of things that annoy us, people who make stupid statements like they know who I have or haven't seen play annoy me.
Who the hell am I?
Well, you live on Long Island like myself.
There's no channel to watch Rubio play ball in Spain
Therefore, you must've seen him in the Olympics in the championship game. Yeah, you can really tell a lot who an 18 year old player is by one game against the best players in the world.

Jeez, he will have a jumpshot in the NBA. He is 19 years old, so much room for improvement.
NOTE: Nash shot only 42% when he was 21 against easy college competition (Santa Barbara) , while Rubio is 19 and playing professional basketball in Spain shooting near 40%. Now stop.

YanksFan1992

06-24-09, 08:40 PM

Who the hell am I?
Well, you live on Long Island like myself.
There's no channel to watch Rubio play ball in Spain
Therefore, you must've seen him in the Olympics in the championship game. Yeah, you can really tell a lot who an 18 year old player is by one game against the best players in the world.

Jeez, he will have a jumpshot in the NBA. He is 19 years old, so much room for improvement.

Just from a subjective standpoint here, there are many ways to watch someone play without seeing them on TV.

I don't have Fox Soccer Channel but I still manage to see Liverpool play 10-15 times a year.

The FUTURE

06-24-09, 08:49 PM

Who the hell am I?
Well, you live on Long Island like myself.
There's no channel to watch Rubio play ball in Spain
Therefore, you must've seen him in the Olympics in the championship game. Yeah, you can really tell a lot who an 18 year old player is by one game against the best players in the world.

Jeez, he will have a jumpshot in the NBA. He is 19 years old, so much room for improvement.
NOTE: Nash shot only 42% when he was 21 against easy college competition (Santa Barbara) , while Rubio is 19 and playing professional basketball in Spain shooting near 40%. Now stop.

santa clara numbskull. Rubio could be a star tho. i will argee with that.

YanksFan1992

06-24-09, 08:53 PM

santa clara numbskull. Rubio could be a star tho. i will argee with that.

And I would say that the level of play in the NCAA isn't that far behind what it is in Spain, and in the ACC and Big East it's probably at a higher level.

chanman7483

06-24-09, 09:05 PM

ESPN NBA Draft Special in NYC [Tonight at 10PM]

Thank you sir. Although it looks like the CWS game is going over a bit...

The Dream

06-24-09, 09:08 PM

Thank you sir. Although it looks like the CWS game is going over a bit...
Yeah, we'll have to wait a half an hour

Snatch Catch

06-24-09, 09:31 PM

It's several hours old, but here it is anyway:

Chad Ford: Good news, Knicks fans. Timberwolves GM David Kahn may allow the Knicks to have their guy after all.

As we've reported, the Wolves are willing to talk about moving the No. 5 and No. 18 picks for either the No. 2 or No. 3 pick in the draft.

But if they can't get that done, they have a number of other options. We've mentioned Ricky Rubio, James Harden, Tyreke Evans and Stephen Curry as possibilities. Add Jonny Flynn to that list as well. Sources say the Wolves are strongly considering Flynn with one of their two lottery picks ... if Rubio is off the board.

If they take Flynn, chances are they'll pass on Curry, giving the Knicks a shot at drafting their target.

They also mention Jennings dropping out of the lottery.

Would it be possible to get Curry AND Jennings without paying an enormous price? Man, that would be fun.

The Dream

06-24-09, 09:39 PM

It's several hours old, but here it is anyway:

They also mention Jennings dropping out of the lottery.

Would it be possible to get Curry AND Jennings without paying an enormous price? Man, that would be fun.
Why would you want both Curry and Jennings?

The Dream

06-24-09, 10:06 PM

Draft special finally on

chanman7483

06-24-09, 10:49 PM

dabomb2045

06-24-09, 11:13 PM

Chad Ford was saying on Simmon's podcast that Hansborough suprised a lot of scouts/teams when they saw him because he actually measured out to be 1/2 an inch taller than Griffin, much more athletic than they thought, a solid jumper, and a 6'11/7 foot wingspan. He's pretty much the same size as Amare.

4 years of excellence at UNC doesn't matter? At the very worst(and I guess this is pretty bad), he ends up being Christian Laetner. He's more aggresive than Laetner and seems to have that relentless energy to pursue rebounds. Yeah he's not going to jump out of the gym, but that doesn't stop guys from being effective in the NBA.

I'm an UNC fan, so I watched Ty for 4 years. And I'll say this....a guy with his toughness, work ethic and heart....there will always be a place in the NBA for a guy with those qualities. He may not be the most physically gifted player, but he plays above his talent level, he gives 110% every night and he isnt afraid to throw his body around.

There have been many guys who made a nice career for themselves while not being all that talented...but succeeded cuz of work ethic, toughness, willingness to sacrafice their body and an engine that never quit. Oakley is a guy who comes to mind. It wouldnt surprise me at all to see Hansbrough carve himself out a nice NBA career.

YanksFan1992

06-24-09, 11:28 PM

I'm an UNC fan, so I watched Ty for 4 years. And I'll say this....a guy with his toughness, work ethic and heart....there will always be a place in the NBA for a guy with those qualities. He may not be the most physically gifted player, but he plays above his talent level, he gives 110% every night and he isnt afraid to throw his body around.

There have been many guys who made a nice career for themselves while not being all that talented...but succeeded cuz of work ethic, toughness, willingness to sacrafice their body and an engine that never quit. Oakley is a guy who comes to mind. It wouldnt surprise me at all to see Hansbrough carve himself out a nice NBA career.

I feel the exact same way about Jon Brockman. He'll probably be taken later in the second round, but eventually he should make a decent bench player for somebody.

The Dream

06-24-09, 11:55 PM

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 08:16 AM

I want some good stuff today.

I have this feeling like the draft is going to end up like the trade deadline for Knicks fans. A lot of hustle and hope but in the end nothing. Maybe even it ends up negative, with them taking Jrue Holliday or something.

If Donnie can buy Minnesota's 18th pick, that would be pretty cool.

bfemia01

06-25-09, 08:22 AM

i dont want Curry...he is Eddie House 2.0

id like Earl Clark...reminds me a lot of Rudy Gay

THEBOSS84

06-25-09, 08:25 AM

I am not opposed to drafting Hansborough and letting Lee walk (assuming Curry is off the board).

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 08:57 AM

I am not opposed to drafting Hansborough and letting Lee walk (assuming Curry is off the board).

WTF?!?!?

"With the 8th pick in the 2009 NBA draft, the New York Knicks select...Tyler Hansborough from the University of North Carolina."

I would find you and kick the sh*t out of you, Seymour. I mean that.

THEBOSS84

06-25-09, 08:58 AM

I don't love any of these PG's on the board. I'm really not into many of these players I've been reading about.

If the Knicks don't move up, they're going to get screwed into taking someone they don't really love.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 09:14 AM

You would take Hansborough over Flynn, Evans, or Curry?

I think one of those guys has a good chance to get to #8.

Hell, I'd take Jennings over Hansborough.

THEBOSS84

06-25-09, 09:16 AM

You would take Hansborough over Flynn, Evans, or Curry?

I think one of those guys has a good chance to get to #8.

Hell, I'd take Jennings over Hansborough.

I think Flynn is the most likely of that trio to fall to us. I don't love him or Jennings. I don't know, this is a very weird draft IMO.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 09:21 AM

I think Flynn is the most likely of that trio to fall to us. I don't love him or Jennings. I don't know, this is a very weird draft IMO.

I agree, I just wouldn't use a top ten pick on a guy whose potential lives here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lomy7xAVDKE

THEBOSS84

06-25-09, 09:24 AM

Haha. A "low ceiling" player.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 09:31 AM

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2009/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=InsiderMockDraft-090625

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Chad Ford:

Confidence level: 80 percent

8. James Harden

Analysis: The Knicks will be disappointed if Curry, Rubio, Hill and Evans are all off the board. But they'll still be relieved to find Harden here. The Knicks believe the draft is seven players deep and Harden is one of those seven.

If Harden is snatched up by the Thunder or the Timberwolves, they look at Jrue Holiday, Brandon Jennings, DeMar DeRozan and Gerald Henderson. I think they will prioritize point guard and Holiday has a very slim lead over Jennings.

THEBOSS84

06-25-09, 09:32 AM

I don't get Jrue Holiday. What's there to like?

bfemia01

06-25-09, 09:53 AM

my mock draft...obviously assume no trades

1. LA Clippers- Blake Griffin, Okalhoma
2. Memphis- Hasheem Thabeet, UConn
3. Oklahoma City- James Harden, Arizona State
4. Sacramento- Ricky Rubio, Spain
5. Minnesota- Tyreke Evans, Memphis
6. Minnesota- Stephen Curry, Davidson
7. Golden State- Jordan Hill, Arizona
8. New York- Jonny Flynn, Syracuse
9. Toronto- Demar Derozan, USC
10. Milwaukee- Brandon Jennings, Roma
11. New Jersey- Terrence Williams, Louisville
12. Charlotte- Earl Clark, Louisville
13. Indiana- Jrue Holiday, UCLA
14. Phoenix- Gerald Henderson, Duke
15. Detroit- BJ Mullens, Ohio State
16. Chicago- DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh
17. Philadelphia- Ty Lawson, North Carolina
18. Minnesota- Chase Budinger, Arizona
19. Atlanta- Jeff Teague, Wake Forest
20. Utah- Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina
21. New Orleans- James Johnson, Wake Forest
22. Portland- Eric Maynor, VCU
23. Sacramento- Omri Casspi, Israel (i know absolutely nothing about this guy but ive seen a TON of mocks saying the Kings will take him so
24. Dallas- Toney Douglass, Florida State
25. Oklahoma City- DaJuan Summers, Georgetown
26. Chicago- Wayne Ellington, North Carolina
27. Memphis- Sam Young, Pittsburgh
28. Minnesota- Nick Calathes, Florida (if they keep the pick, theyll own his rights since he already signed in Greece)
29. LA Lakers- Darren Collison, UCLA
30. Cleveland- Austin Daye, Gonzaga

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 10:06 AM

Hansborough in Utah. Love it.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 01:04 PM

Knicks bought the 29th pick for the World Champs.

The Dream

06-25-09, 01:07 PM

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2009/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=InsiderMockDraft-090625

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Chad Ford:
And check out NBADraft.net bud

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 01:09 PM

Also, I think Sacramento it taking Tyreke Evans at 4. That's my opinion.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 02:22 PM

This could be interesting:

Brandon Jennings is scheduled to be one of the 15 players in the green room at the draft. But he could be pulled from the green room. Representatives of Jennings were huddling to make a decision on Thursday.

The fear is that Jennings will slide if Golden State (unlikely after the trade to get Speedy Claxton and Acie Law from Atlanta for Jamal Crawford) at No. 7, the Knicks at No. 8 or the Bucks at No. 10 all pass on him. If that happens then Jennings would likely fall into the 20s. Jennings' camp wants to avoid an embarrassing situation where Jennings is sitting there and not selected for a while. If they can get assurances that he will be picked high enough then he will stay in the room.

The Dream

06-25-09, 02:24 PM

This could be interesting:
His Twitter update a few minutes ago was "o ok" ..

I don't get it lol

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 03:35 PM

Hahn:

Scenario? Chandler was the deal-breaker for the 5 with WAS. But would MIN consider it if they know Rubio would be gone? They need a 3.

Hellsing

06-25-09, 03:48 PM

Hansborough can be a David Lee type player in the NBA.

He'll have value.

06-25-09, 04:17 PM

Hellsing

06-25-09, 04:22 PM

So, Cleveland adds Shaq for basically nothing, Orlando might add Vince Carter for a little bit more than nothing and the Celtics might trade away their soon to be best player? Sounds like a fun night.

Shaq trade makes sense.

I think Vince Carter to the Magic actually hurts that team a bit.

Ainge should be murdered if he gets rid of Rondo. I KNOW the knock on Rondo is that he is a crappy teammate, but he already has a ring and was their best player in the post-season this year.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 04:44 PM

Chad Ford just updated his Mock less than 10 minutes ago, Knick fans.

Guess what?

8: Stephen Curry

Confidence level (if available): 100 percent

Analysis: Rejoice, Knicks fans. I know we thought it was a long shot, but under this scenario the Knicks land the guy they've coveted all along, as the Wolves will have to decide between Flynn and Curry to run the point. The Wolves want a true point who can be a leader on the floor and play some defense, so Curry drops.

Curry could also go to the Warriors, but if that happens the Knicks get the other guy they covet -- Jordan Hill.

bfemia01

06-25-09, 06:10 PM

i dont ................in want Curry...damnit

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:11 PM

Orlando receives:
Vince Carter
Ryan Anderson

Cleveland receives:
Rafer Alston
Courtney Lee
Tony Battie

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4287197

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:12 PM

The Knicks also gave up a 2011 2nd rounder in the deal for the 29th pick.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60078/20090625/knicks_get_29th_overall_pick_give_up_$3m_and_2011_2nd_rounder/

It is being reported that the Kings have acquired Sergio Rodriguez for the 31st pick and possibly more.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60085/20090625/report_kings_to_acquire_rodriguez_for_31st/

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:15 PM

Chad Ford just updated his Mock less than 10 minutes ago, Knick fans.

Guess what?

Excellent, excellent news. :D

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:18 PM

From RealGM:

07:07 PM: RUMOR: The Warriors and Suns are discussing a trade in which Amare Stoudemire would go to Golden State for Andris Biedrins, Brandan Wright and Marco Belinelli, along with possibly the 7th overall pick, according to ESPN's Ric Bucher.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:26 PM

From RealGM:
That's a ton for Amare Stoudamire.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:26 PM

Brandon Jennings has been pulled from the green room per RealGM.

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 06:37 PM

Yeah, NBA.com said he "elected not to attend" a little while ago.

From Hahn:

here's the Curry situation: Rubio has to fall to Minny. GS has to be picking for Phoenix (Amare deal). Then he falls to 8.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:39 PM

Numero Uno - Blake Griffin

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:39 PM

No surprise who went #1.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:41 PM

Now it gets interesting.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:46 PM

Memphis selects Hasheem Thabeet.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:46 PM

The Grizzlies take Hasheem Thabeet.

Chad Ford is 2/2 (he's got Harden going next).

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:47 PM

Thabeet is a big, bad man. Nice pick by Memphis

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:50 PM

// wrong thread.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:50 PM

If the Thunder get Rubio I will be soooo pissed.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:51 PM

If the Thunder get Rubio I will be soooo pissed.
Jamie's nemesis, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:52 PM

3/3 for Chris Ford.

Jamie's nemesis gets James Harden.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:52 PM

Harden - 3rd. Shuffles it up a bit. I like it.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:53 PM

The Thunder take James Harden...wow.

And Ford is 3/3 (he has Rubio to the Kings).

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:53 PM

I am going to bet the Kings take Evans.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:54 PM

Jamie's nemesis, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

More like Seattle's nemesis. :lol:

Seattle really has the two randomest most hated teams in the country, the Thunder and Steelers.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 06:57 PM

Will Chris Ford go 4 for 4? Nope.

Tyreke Evans goes to the Sacramento Kings.

Not a bad pick.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:57 PM

I am going to bet the Kings take Evans.

Boom.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 06:58 PM

Tyreke Evans to the Kings.

Stephen Curry, clap clap clap clap clap.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 06:58 PM

Where will Rubio go?

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:01 PM

Where will Rubio go?

I think the T'Wolves will take him and either Flynn or Curry.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:03 PM

Tyreke Evans to the Kings.

Stephen Curry, clap clap clap clap clap.

I think Curry is going to GSW. Knicks may get one of these 5 or 6 picks in a deal here.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:04 PM

The T'Wolves take Ricky Rubio.

I wonder how they figured out which of the two picks to use on him? :lol:

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:04 PM

Have fun in Minnesota Ricky. Argh.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:05 PM

So it looks like the Knicks will get either Flynn, Hill or Curry.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 07:06 PM

The T-Wolves select next.

I say Jonny Flynn goes there.

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:10 PM

Flynn and Rubio?

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 07:10 PM

My Bay Area team, the Golden State Warriors are up next.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:10 PM

I think the T'Wolves will take him and either Flynn or Curry.

Boom.

Please take Hill, Golden State, please god take him.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:11 PM

Ugh GSW is going to take Curry. Damn

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:11 PM

Flynn and Rubio, is there a trade coming?

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:13 PM

Golden State led the league in scoring. Curry makes no sense, right?

Right?

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:13 PM

Rubio or Flynn is going to get traded.

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:13 PM

I think I broke a growth plate too.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:15 PM

According to Bucher the T'Wolves are keeping both of them.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:15 PM

Please

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:17 PM

Damnit. Ugh this played out horribly

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:18 PM

Nooooooooooooo :(

Well, the Warriors are running themselves into the ground. How many tiny guards do they need? And is it just me or did Curry look kind of upset? :lol:

CptCrunch

06-25-09, 07:18 PM

Son of a ...

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:18 PM

Personally, I'd love Ty Lawson picked by the Knicks.

// actually no I wouldn't.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:18 PM

8th pick + something for Flynn. Please do it Knicks.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:19 PM

Son of a ...

Seriously, what the hell did we do? Can't we have one freaking thing go our way? Just one?

I can't wait to see us sign LeBron only to see him retire and start playing for the Browns.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:19 PM

8th pick + something for Flynn. Please do it Knicks.

8 and 29.

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:22 PM

They coveted Hill, correct?

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 07:22 PM

Jordan Hill. He has awesome hair.

TheManKnownAsMecca

06-25-09, 07:22 PM

I'm pretty sure that Jordan Hill wrestles as Kofi Kingston in the WWE.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:22 PM

Well, I'll take it. At least it wasn't Jennings or Holliday.

I'm still holding out for Hill + 29 for Flynn though.

TheManKnownAsMecca

06-25-09, 07:24 PM

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/photos/2009/03/10/l111806-2.jpg
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/19805655.jpg

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:24 PM

David Lee is heading somewhere.

CptCrunch

06-25-09, 07:25 PM

Disappointing night. Really wanted a point guard.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:27 PM

The Raptors take DeRozan.

cyhughes22

06-25-09, 07:32 PM

Well I'm off to suck my thumb and cry in the corner. God I wanted Curry badly.

SLURPEE

06-25-09, 07:33 PM

Nooooooooooooo :(

Well, the Warriors are running themselves into the ground. How many tiny guards do they need? And is it just me or did Curry look kind of upset? :lol:

I'm sure he was. He has said repeatedly that he would like to go to the Knicks. And he was 1 spot away.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:33 PM

The Bucks take Brandon Jennings.

JfromJersey

06-25-09, 07:34 PM

Hill + #29 for Rubio?

NYJets37

06-25-09, 07:39 PM

I think the Knicks made the right move, but I really wish either Curry, Rubio, Evans, or Flynn were available. I don't think they really could have traded up though, Chandler would be too much to trade up, the #29 wouldn't be enough, I don't know any trade that would have made sense.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:40 PM

First Washington State guy goes. :D

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 07:41 PM

Seems like a solid pick by the Nets.

I really wish the Knicks had Lopez instead of Gallinari.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:54 PM

Interesting:

(from RealGM)

08:47 PM: RUMOR: The Stephen Curry pick was possibly made for the Suns, according to the Arizona Republic. An announcement on Amare Stoudemire going to Golden State in a deal for Andris Biedrins, Stephen Curry and some other Warriors players like Marco Belinelli and/or Brandan Wright could happen next week.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 07:56 PM

And to round out the lottery the Suns take Earl Clark....hmm.

And now Jennings shows up? Seriously? :roflmao:

Fabien Brandy

06-25-09, 08:04 PM

Darren Daye - I remember when he played for the Celtics he shoved Rick Mahorn from behind. When Mahorn turned around Daye had already run to the other end of the court.

If his son is having his toughness questioned, I can't see him making it.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:05 PM

Another Washington State guy goes. :D

dabomb2045

06-25-09, 08:07 PM

Awful night for the Knicks. We didnt get either of the three guys I wanted, and missed out on the #1 guy on my list by ONE f*cking pick.

We didnt get a PG. Instead, we got yet another power forward with limited offensive game. Wonderful. I hate basketball.

Why does God hate the Knicks? Why???

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:09 PM

dabomb2045

06-25-09, 08:11 PM

Perhaps we sold our soul for Patrick Ewing.

Well if thats the case....we got screwed on that deal cuz the devil went behind our backs and gave Chicago that Jordan guy.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:13 PM

Jrue Holliday is the last guy in the green room to go..

Did Stern just say the Philerdelphia 76ers? :lol:

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:19 PM

You've got to be kidding?!?! :roflmao:

Get Flynn now Knicks!

Snatch Catch

06-25-09, 08:22 PM

You've got to be kidding?!?! :roflmao:

Get Flynn now Knicks!

This is hilarious.

The Knicks were talking about getting that #18, so it's very possible that pick was for them.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:23 PM

Very good pick by the Hawks.

And....

09:21 PM: RUMOR: The Minnesota Timberwolves will trade Ty Lawson to the Denver Nuggets for a future first round pick that belonged to Charlotte, according to Ric Bucher.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:24 PM

Assuming the Knicks don't get Lawson or Flynn, the only thing that would improve my night is if Brockman goes in the top 35.

dabomb2045

06-25-09, 08:25 PM

Lawson will thrive in Denver's up tempo style. This could be my Carolina bias showing, but I really think he's gonna be a much better pro then most people think.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:28 PM

And the run on point guards continues.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:28 PM

Lawson will thrive in Denver's up tempo style. This could be my Carolina bias showing, but I really think he's gonna be a much better pro then most people think.

I know he's young, but I wasn't that impressed by Jrue Holliday from what I've seen. I'd much rather have Lawson or Teague than Holliday to be honest.

CyYoung4Vazquez

06-25-09, 08:46 PM

I'm a little disapointed that David Lee is probably gone to Portland. But a friend of mine from college may be headed there as well. May have to pick them up as a Western Conference fav.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 08:51 PM

Pleaseeeeee god.

The New York Knicks are working hard to cut a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire guard Ricky Rubio, a Western Conference said.

One league GM said a deal “isn’t 100 percent,” but likely.

The T’wolves took Rubio fifth followed by Syracuse guard Jonny Flynn.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvWZjrMOEn00GAiz4K8oFtw5nYcB?slug=aw-draftbuzz062409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

dabomb2045

06-25-09, 08:53 PM

Make it happen Donnie!!!

cyhughes22

06-25-09, 08:59 PM

Pleaseeeeee god.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvWZjrMOEn00GAiz4K8oFtw5nYcB?slug=aw-draftbuzz062409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

He's not Curry and I'm not that high on him but it would help my depression lol.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:05 PM

Latest update from Yahoo:

Timberwolves officials are thus far resisting the advances of the Knicks and the wishes of the player’s agent and insisting that Rubio will stay in Minnesota.

Oh, and I guess the NBA really doesn't like players from Pitt.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:10 PM

Please take Patty Mills Minnesota. Pleaseeee do it.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:12 PM

Very good pick by Minnesota.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:16 PM

Knicks get Darko Milicic for Quentin Richardson.

I thought we were getting Thabeet for a second. :lol:

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:16 PM

And the Knicks get Toney Douglas from Florida State.

DaSh 1s

06-25-09, 09:19 PM

Disappointing.

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:23 PM

And the first round concludes with the Cavaliers selecting...Christian Eyenga (who?)

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:26 PM

Blair and Young mustn't be too happy.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 09:39 PM

More clearing cap space for the Knicks.

Bye Quentin Richardson. Hello Darko Milicic.

StatenIslandYankee

06-25-09, 09:41 PM

This night sucks for Knick fans. :(

YanksFan1992

06-25-09, 09:53 PM

Brockman!!!!!

Blazers = Awesome

bcom33

06-25-09, 09:55 PM

So Rubio wants in New York. His agent wants him in New York. The Knicks want him in New York...damn it T-Wolves...you don't need Rubio.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 10:04 PM

I like Hill and Toney, now lets trade for a young guard Donnie.

BxBomber44

06-25-09, 10:07 PM

Blair going to SA in the 2nd is the steal of the draft, I hate the Spurs.

dabomb2045

06-25-09, 10:15 PM

Minnesota is retarded if they keep both Rubio and Flynn. One of them has to go.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 10:20 PM

Danny Green goes to the Cavs.

Panamaniac42

06-25-09, 10:48 PM

So OKC has a young core of

PG Westbrook
SG Harden
SF Durant
PF Green
C Mullens

Wow.

BroadwayBomber55

06-25-09, 10:52 PM

So OKC has a young core of

PG Westbrook
SG Harden
SF Durant
PF Green
C Mullens

Wow.
Jamie really wants a one-on-one with Clay Bennett.

Jamie and Seattle's nemesis: The OKC Thunder.

Tabata

06-25-09, 10:55 PM

And the Trail Blazers Bandwagon down under just got BIG.

StatenIslandYankee

06-25-09, 10:57 PM

So OKC has a young core of

PG Westbrook
SG Harden
SF Durant
PF Green
C Mullens

Wow.That is scary.

Panamaniac42

06-25-09, 10:58 PM

Blair going to SA in the 2nd is the steal of the draft, I hate the Spurs.

Yeah man ridiculous...

Parker-Hill
Manu-Mason
Jefferson-Finley
Bonner-Blair
Duncan

The FUTURE

06-25-09, 11:50 PM

Yeah man ridiculous...

Parker-Hill
Manu-Mason
Jefferson-Finley
Bonner-Blair
Duncan

how about the magic tho if hedo resigns...

J.Nelson
V.Carter
R.Lewis
H.Turkgolu
D.Howard
---------
M.Pietras
R.Anderson
J.Reddick
that big white guy that backs up howard (forgot his name)

not a bad lineup at all. just need a back up PG.

YanksFan1992

06-26-09, 12:02 AM

how about the magic tho if hedo resigns...

J.Nelson
V.Carter
R.Lewis
H.Turkgolu
D.Howard
---------
M.Pietras
R.Anderson
J.Reddick
that big white guy that backs up howard (forgot his name)

not a bad lineup at all. just need a back up PG.

Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and Philly should all be decent, but Boston is the only team with any shot of beating Cleveland and Orlando in the playoffs.

The Dream

06-26-09, 12:05 AM

Minnesota is retarded if they keep both Rubio and Flynn. One of them has to go.
Oh, those pri*cks wouldn't hesitate to keep them both. Spoilers of our draft