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June 25, 2009
NBA DRAFT
Well its official, Austin Daye is a Piston. Good Luck AD in Motorcity. I think you will benefit greatly from playing behind Tayshaun Prince this year. Soak up as much as you can. Good luck to Josh Heytvelt who hasnt been selected yet as well as Jeremy Pargo and Micah Downs. I expect Heytvelt to go pretty quick here. More to come later...
Trades
Three more trades to report:
New Jersey sends Vince Carter to Orlando for Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston, and Tony Battie. This is another cost cutting move to increase their cap space for the summer of 2010, it could shed as much as 16.5 million off their books.
The Lakers send the 29th pick in the 1st round to New York for 3 Million in Cash. This will allow the lakers to reserve cap space for their efforts to resign Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza and Shannon Brown.
Most of you already know that the Suns have dealt Shaq to Cleveland for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, 2nd rounder in 2010, and Cash. Of course this gives cleveland a dominant inside presence and the suns get a lot of cap relief.
New Jersey sends Vince Carter to Orlando for Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston, and Tony Battie. This is another cost cutting move to increase their cap space for the summer of 2010, it could shed as much as 16.5 million off their books.
The Lakers send the 29th pick in the 1st round to New York for 3 Million in Cash. This will allow the lakers to reserve cap space for their efforts to resign Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza and Shannon Brown.
Most of you already know that the Suns have dealt Shaq to Cleveland for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, 2nd rounder in 2010, and Cash. Of course this gives cleveland a dominant inside presence and the suns get a lot of cap relief.
Mock Draft V.7
Here is my final Mock Draft with explanations for the Lottery picks...
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
Big Surprise here, this is as big a lock as what they use over at Fort Knox.
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
My sources (I always love saying that) think that the Grizzlies have given up on trading the #2 pick and have settled on Thabeet as their new big man.
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
This is where things start to get a little shaky, there is a good chance this will be Harden as the thunder seem to be only lacking a wing who can score in bunches and a Shot Blocking big man ie. Thabeet, with the latter already gone, Harden to me seems like the logical choice. Although...Rubio has been rumored to be a Sam Presti turn on and as such they have reportedly hired a prestigious law firm in Barcelona Spain to try to begin working on Rubious large buyout(reportedly 6 Mill).
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
From what i understand the Kings have Ricky Rubio at the top of their Draft board with Tyreke Evans as a Close second, there is a good chance that despite Rubio being available they may still pull the trigger on Evans...
5. Wolves- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
The Wolves really want Hasheem Thabeet and Ricky Rubio, that has been their plan all along, they'll be really happy when Rubio falls to them here.
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
Curry is a hot name in this draft and could go anywhere from 3-8 depending on whom you ask, i think he falls to Minnesota here and they get their dream backcourt.
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
From all accounts the Warriors have promised this pick to Jordan Hill, i fully expect that promise to be fulfilled.
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
The Knicks have been trying to secure Stephen Curry this entire time, however with him off the board, they move on to the next best Point Guards, they have Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings at the top of their board, from what i hear, Jrue blew them away at the last workout and as such moved to the top.
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
The Raptors have had their eye on both Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan from the get go, i fully expect them to take DeRozan.
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
The Bucks could go three ways, from what i hear their Board is as follows: 1. Holiday, 2. Jonny Flynn, 3. Jeff Teague...im pretty sure that this will be Flynn at this point, he also would not be adverse to playing in a cold climate town...
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
The Nets have had their minds on Jonny Flynn, Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough, since flynn is gone, im almost positive this will be TWill, unless they decide to trade down to select the Hyper Athletic Phsyco T.
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
The Bobcats have had their eyes on Gerald Henderson and Terrence Williams from the Get go, but at this point have made the leap to promise this spot to TWill if he is available, as he is not, Henderson appears to be the selection.
13. Pacers- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
The Pacers have had their eyes on Jonny Flynn and Jrue Holiday for Quite some time, but with neither available and i think they will take the next best point guard available, and to me that would be Ty Lawson
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
Its no secret the Suns like versatility and a big man who can step outside and shoot, this pick will be either Earl Clark or Austin Daye, pure and simple...
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
23. Kings- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
24. Mavs- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Knicks- Jack McClinton SG 6-1 185 Miami
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
Big Surprise here, this is as big a lock as what they use over at Fort Knox.
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
My sources (I always love saying that) think that the Grizzlies have given up on trading the #2 pick and have settled on Thabeet as their new big man.
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
This is where things start to get a little shaky, there is a good chance this will be Harden as the thunder seem to be only lacking a wing who can score in bunches and a Shot Blocking big man ie. Thabeet, with the latter already gone, Harden to me seems like the logical choice. Although...Rubio has been rumored to be a Sam Presti turn on and as such they have reportedly hired a prestigious law firm in Barcelona Spain to try to begin working on Rubious large buyout(reportedly 6 Mill).
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
From what i understand the Kings have Ricky Rubio at the top of their Draft board with Tyreke Evans as a Close second, there is a good chance that despite Rubio being available they may still pull the trigger on Evans...
5. Wolves- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
The Wolves really want Hasheem Thabeet and Ricky Rubio, that has been their plan all along, they'll be really happy when Rubio falls to them here.
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
Curry is a hot name in this draft and could go anywhere from 3-8 depending on whom you ask, i think he falls to Minnesota here and they get their dream backcourt.
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
From all accounts the Warriors have promised this pick to Jordan Hill, i fully expect that promise to be fulfilled.
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
The Knicks have been trying to secure Stephen Curry this entire time, however with him off the board, they move on to the next best Point Guards, they have Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings at the top of their board, from what i hear, Jrue blew them away at the last workout and as such moved to the top.
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
The Raptors have had their eye on both Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan from the get go, i fully expect them to take DeRozan.
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
The Bucks could go three ways, from what i hear their Board is as follows: 1. Holiday, 2. Jonny Flynn, 3. Jeff Teague...im pretty sure that this will be Flynn at this point, he also would not be adverse to playing in a cold climate town...
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
The Nets have had their minds on Jonny Flynn, Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough, since flynn is gone, im almost positive this will be TWill, unless they decide to trade down to select the Hyper Athletic Phsyco T.
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
The Bobcats have had their eyes on Gerald Henderson and Terrence Williams from the Get go, but at this point have made the leap to promise this spot to TWill if he is available, as he is not, Henderson appears to be the selection.
13. Pacers- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
The Pacers have had their eyes on Jonny Flynn and Jrue Holiday for Quite some time, but with neither available and i think they will take the next best point guard available, and to me that would be Ty Lawson
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
Its no secret the Suns like versatility and a big man who can step outside and shoot, this pick will be either Earl Clark or Austin Daye, pure and simple...
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
23. Kings- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
24. Mavs- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Knicks- Jack McClinton SG 6-1 185 Miami
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
June 24, 2009
Mock Draft V.6
Well, another day, another couple trades in the NBA...Golden State has sent Jamal Crawford to the Atlanta Hawks for Speedy Claxton and Acie Law. This is actually quite a smart pickup for the Warriors, they shed salary, make space at the patented GS Combo Guard position for more minutes from their young gunner Monta Ellis. This also secures them some cap relief with Speedy Claxton and his 80% insured contract. Finally it allows the Warriors to quietly pick up a young Point Guard (Law) in the event that things sour between Ellis and Coach Don Nelson even further.
The next trade has the Blazers at #24 and Mavs at #22 swapping picks this year, in exchange for this the blazers are giving up two 2nd round picks at #56 this year and the latter of two picks in 2010. This has pretty big implications as rumors have swirled stating they are after the Kings coveted Omri Casspi. They plan to stash him in europe for a couple years while Nate McMillan continues to build around his young nucleus in The Rose City.
with this new news, i have revamped my Mock Draft...again...and wait their will be at least one more tomorrow as well, possibly even two more depending on the news wire. I will explain the Lottery Picks,here we go...
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
Big Surprise here, this is as big a lock as what they use over at Fort Knox.
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
My sources (I always love saying that) think that the Grizzlies have given up on trading the #2 pick and have settled on Thabeet as their new big man.
3. Thunder- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
This is where things start to get a little shaky, there is a good chance this will be Harden as the thunder seem to be only lacking a wing who can score in bunches and a Shot Blocking big man ie. Thabeet, with the latter already gone, Harden to me seems like the logical choice. Although...Rubio has been rumored to be a Sam Presti turn on and as such they have reportedly hired a prestigious law firm in Barcelona Spain to try to begin working on Rubious large buyout(reportedly 6 Mill).
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
From what i understand the Kings have Ricky Rubio at the top of their Draft board with Tyreke Evans as a Close second, there is a good chance that despite Rubio being available they may still pull the trigger on Evans...
5. Wolves- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
The Wolves really want Hasheem Thabeet and Ricky Rubio, that has been their plan all along, now it appears that neither will fall to them in this draft, so plan B has to be getting two new guards to fill their trade depleted backcourt, in my opinion that has to be Stephen Curry and James Harden...
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
See Above...
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
From all accounts the Warriors have promised this pick to Jordan Hill, i fully expect that promise to be fulfilled.
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
The Knicks have been trying to secure Stephen Curry this entire time, however with him off the board, they move on to the next best Point Guards, they have Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings at the top of their board, from what i hear, Jrue blew them away at the last workout and as such moved to the top.
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
The Raptors have had their eye on both Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan from the get go, i fully expect them to take DeRozan.
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
The Bucks could go three ways, from what i hear their Board is as follows: 1. Holiday, 2. Jonny Flynn, 3. Jeff Teague...im pretty sure that this will be Flynn at this point, he also would not be adverse to playing in a cold climate town...
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
The Nets have had their minds on Jonny Flynn, Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough, since flynn is gone, im almost positive this will be TWill, unless they decide to trade down to select the Hyper Athletic Phsyco T.
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
The Bobcats have had their eyes on Gerald Henderson and Terrence Williams from the Get go, but at this point have made the leap to promise this spot to TWill if he is available, as he is not, Henderson appears to be the selection.
13. Pacers- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
The Pacers have had their eyes on Jonny Flynn and Jrue Holiday for Quite some time, but with neither available and their pressing need for a front court presence im pretty sure this will be DaJuan Blair.
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
23. Kings- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
24. Mavs- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
The next trade has the Blazers at #24 and Mavs at #22 swapping picks this year, in exchange for this the blazers are giving up two 2nd round picks at #56 this year and the latter of two picks in 2010. This has pretty big implications as rumors have swirled stating they are after the Kings coveted Omri Casspi. They plan to stash him in europe for a couple years while Nate McMillan continues to build around his young nucleus in The Rose City.
with this new news, i have revamped my Mock Draft...again...and wait their will be at least one more tomorrow as well, possibly even two more depending on the news wire. I will explain the Lottery Picks,here we go...
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
Big Surprise here, this is as big a lock as what they use over at Fort Knox.
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
My sources (I always love saying that) think that the Grizzlies have given up on trading the #2 pick and have settled on Thabeet as their new big man.
3. Thunder- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
This is where things start to get a little shaky, there is a good chance this will be Harden as the thunder seem to be only lacking a wing who can score in bunches and a Shot Blocking big man ie. Thabeet, with the latter already gone, Harden to me seems like the logical choice. Although...Rubio has been rumored to be a Sam Presti turn on and as such they have reportedly hired a prestigious law firm in Barcelona Spain to try to begin working on Rubious large buyout(reportedly 6 Mill).
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
From what i understand the Kings have Ricky Rubio at the top of their Draft board with Tyreke Evans as a Close second, there is a good chance that despite Rubio being available they may still pull the trigger on Evans...
5. Wolves- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
The Wolves really want Hasheem Thabeet and Ricky Rubio, that has been their plan all along, now it appears that neither will fall to them in this draft, so plan B has to be getting two new guards to fill their trade depleted backcourt, in my opinion that has to be Stephen Curry and James Harden...
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
See Above...
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
From all accounts the Warriors have promised this pick to Jordan Hill, i fully expect that promise to be fulfilled.
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
The Knicks have been trying to secure Stephen Curry this entire time, however with him off the board, they move on to the next best Point Guards, they have Jrue Holiday and Brandon Jennings at the top of their board, from what i hear, Jrue blew them away at the last workout and as such moved to the top.
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
The Raptors have had their eye on both Stephen Curry and DeMar DeRozan from the get go, i fully expect them to take DeRozan.
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
The Bucks could go three ways, from what i hear their Board is as follows: 1. Holiday, 2. Jonny Flynn, 3. Jeff Teague...im pretty sure that this will be Flynn at this point, he also would not be adverse to playing in a cold climate town...
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
The Nets have had their minds on Jonny Flynn, Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough, since flynn is gone, im almost positive this will be TWill, unless they decide to trade down to select the Hyper Athletic Phsyco T.
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
The Bobcats have had their eyes on Gerald Henderson and Terrence Williams from the Get go, but at this point have made the leap to promise this spot to TWill if he is available, as he is not, Henderson appears to be the selection.
13. Pacers- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
The Pacers have had their eyes on Jonny Flynn and Jrue Holiday for Quite some time, but with neither available and their pressing need for a front court presence im pretty sure this will be DaJuan Blair.
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
23. Kings- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
24. Mavs- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
June 23, 2009
Mock Draft V.5
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
5. Wolves- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
13. Pacers- DeJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Mavs- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
23. Kings- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
24. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
5. Wolves- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
8. Knicks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
11. Nets- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
12. Bobcats- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
13. Pacers- DeJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
22. Mavs- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
23. Kings- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
24. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
Draft Influencing trades...
Well the wheeling and dealing has officially begun, here is what i got so far...
The Bucks have dealt Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen and Fabricio Oberto.
This will potentially influence the Bucks pick at #10 and allow them to resign both Ramon Sessions and Charlie Villanueva.
Meanwhile sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Wolves have dealt Mike Miller and Randy Foye to the Wizards for the Fifth pick, Etan Thomas, Oleksiy Pecherov, and Darius Songalia. This is a big move for the Wizards who are convinced they will make a Championship run with a healthy Caron Butler, Gilbert Arenas and Antwan Jamison this season. This also will allow the Wolves to select a game changing Point Guard as well as maybe a Jordan Hill type for the middle.
Expect another mock draft from me tomorrow to reflect these updates...
The Bucks have dealt Richard Jefferson to the Spurs for Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen and Fabricio Oberto.
This will potentially influence the Bucks pick at #10 and allow them to resign both Ramon Sessions and Charlie Villanueva.
Meanwhile sources tell ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the Wolves have dealt Mike Miller and Randy Foye to the Wizards for the Fifth pick, Etan Thomas, Oleksiy Pecherov, and Darius Songalia. This is a big move for the Wizards who are convinced they will make a Championship run with a healthy Caron Butler, Gilbert Arenas and Antwan Jamison this season. This also will allow the Wolves to select a game changing Point Guard as well as maybe a Jordan Hill type for the middle.
Expect another mock draft from me tomorrow to reflect these updates...
Mock Draft V.4
Antoher Day, another Mock Draft. 1-15 im pretty sure about at this point, after that its hazy at best, but i think i got a pretty accurate reading on potential and team need:
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
5. Wizards(!TRADE!)- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
8. Knicks- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
11. Nets- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
12. Bobcats- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
13. Pacers- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
22. Mavs- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
23. Kings- Nick Calathes PG/SG 6-5 190 Greece/Florida
24. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
5. Wizards(!TRADE!)- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
6. Wolves- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
7. Warriors- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
8. Knicks- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
11. Nets- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
12. Bobcats- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
13. Pacers- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
14. Suns- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
18. Wolves- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
19. Hawks- Ty Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
20. Jazz- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
21. Hornets- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
22. Mavs- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
23. Kings- Nick Calathes PG/SG 6-5 190 Greece/Florida
24. Blazers- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
25. Thunder- Josh Heytvelt PF 6-10 250 Gonzaga
26. Bulls- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
27. Grizzlies- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
28. Wolves- Jonas Jerebko SF 6-9 220 Sweden
29. Lakers- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
30. Cavs- DaJuan Summers PF 6-9 245 Georgetown
June 19, 2009
Draft Rater
Top rated collegians for 2009
Player School Draft Rater
1. Ty Lawson N.Carolina 16.34
2. Blake Griffin Oklahoma 16.21
3. Tyreke Evans Memphis 15.02
4. Austin Daye Gonzaga 14.24
5. Stephen Curry Davidson 14.18
6. Nick Calathes Florida 13.66
7. DeJuan Blair Pittsburgh 13.56
8. Danny Green N.Carolina 13.28
9. Jonny Flynn Syracuse 12.99
10. James Harden Arizona St. 12.97
11. Hasheem Thabeet Connecticut 12.90
12. Earl Clark Louisville 12.88
13. Jrue Holiday UCLA 12.73
14. Jeff Teague Wake Forest 12.50
15. Gerald Henderson Duke 12.17
16. Paul Delaney UAB 11.85
17. Aaron Jackson Duquesne 11.83
18. Darren Collison UCLA 11.80
19. Terrence Williams Louisville 11.80
20. Leo Lyons Missouri 11.53
21. Eric Maynor VCU 11.35
22. John Bryant Santa Clara 11.30
23. DeMarre Carroll Missouri 11.18
24. Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 11.11
25. Wayne Ellington North Carolina 11.04
26. Jordan Hill Arizona 10.97
28. B.J. Mullens Ohio State 10.81
30. James Johnson Wake Forest 10.63
31. Chase Budinger Arizona 10.51
45. Derrick Brown Xavier 9.55
48. DaJuan Summers Georgetown 9.38
51. Jodie Meeks Kentucky 9.35
52. Sam Young Pitt 9.34
54. DeMar DeRozan USC 9.26
62. Toney Douglas Florida State 8.56
68. Patrick Mills Saint Mary's 8.36
83. Jack McClinton Miami 6.64
Player School Draft Rater
1. Ty Lawson N.Carolina 16.34
2. Blake Griffin Oklahoma 16.21
3. Tyreke Evans Memphis 15.02
4. Austin Daye Gonzaga 14.24
5. Stephen Curry Davidson 14.18
6. Nick Calathes Florida 13.66
7. DeJuan Blair Pittsburgh 13.56
8. Danny Green N.Carolina 13.28
9. Jonny Flynn Syracuse 12.99
10. James Harden Arizona St. 12.97
11. Hasheem Thabeet Connecticut 12.90
12. Earl Clark Louisville 12.88
13. Jrue Holiday UCLA 12.73
14. Jeff Teague Wake Forest 12.50
15. Gerald Henderson Duke 12.17
16. Paul Delaney UAB 11.85
17. Aaron Jackson Duquesne 11.83
18. Darren Collison UCLA 11.80
19. Terrence Williams Louisville 11.80
20. Leo Lyons Missouri 11.53
21. Eric Maynor VCU 11.35
22. John Bryant Santa Clara 11.30
23. DeMarre Carroll Missouri 11.18
24. Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 11.11
25. Wayne Ellington North Carolina 11.04
26. Jordan Hill Arizona 10.97
28. B.J. Mullens Ohio State 10.81
30. James Johnson Wake Forest 10.63
31. Chase Budinger Arizona 10.51
45. Derrick Brown Xavier 9.55
48. DaJuan Summers Georgetown 9.38
51. Jodie Meeks Kentucky 9.35
52. Sam Young Pitt 9.34
54. DeMar DeRozan USC 9.26
62. Toney Douglas Florida State 8.56
68. Patrick Mills Saint Mary's 8.36
83. Jack McClinton Miami 6.64
June 18, 2009
Mock Draft V.3
This is what i have gathered thus far from pouring through draft rumors:
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
5. Wizards- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
6. Wolves- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
7. Warriors- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
8. Knicks- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
11. Nets- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
12. Bobcats- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
13. Pacers- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
14. Suns- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
18. Wolves- Tywon Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
19. Hawks- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
20. Jazz- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
21. Hornets- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
22. Mavs- Wayne Ellington SG 6-5 205 North Carolina
23. Kings- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
24. Blazers- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Marcus Thornton SG 6-4 200 LSU
28. Wolves- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
29. Lakers- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
30. Cavs- Taj Gibson PF 6-10 215 USC
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin PF 6-10 250 Oklahoma
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet C 7-3 265 UCONN
3. Thunder- James Harden SG 6-5 225 Arizona St.
4. Kings- Ricky Rubio PG 6-4 180 Spain
5. Wizards- Jordan Hill PF 6-11 235 Arizona
6. Wolves- Tyreke Evans SG 6-5 220 Memphis
7. Warriors- Stephen Curry SG 6-3 180 Davidson
8. Knicks- Brandon Jennings PG 6-1 170 USA
9. Raptors- DeMar DeRozan SG 6-7 215 USC
10. Bucks- Jeff Teague PG 6-2 175 Wake Forest
11. Nets- Jrue Holiday PG 6-4 200 UCLA
12. Bobcats- Earl Clark SF 6-10 230 Louisville
13. Pacers- Jonny Flynn PG 6-0 195 Syracuse
14. Suns- Austin Daye SF 6-10 200 Gonzaga
15. Pistons- DaJuan Blair PF 6-8 265 Pittsburgh
16. Bulls- James Johnson PF 6-8 255 Wake Forest
17. 76ers- BJ Mullens C 7-0 255 Ohio St.
18. Wolves- Tywon Lawson PG 6-0 200 North Carolina
19. Hawks- Terrence Williams SF 6-6 220 Louisville
20. Jazz- Chase Budinger SF 6-7 210 Arizona
21. Hornets- Gerald Henderson SF 6-5 215 Duke
22. Mavs- Wayne Ellington SG 6-5 205 North Carolina
23. Kings- Omri Casspi SF 6-9 215 Israel
24. Blazers- Eric Maynor SG 6-3 170 VCU
25. Thunder- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's
26. Bulls- Sam Young SG 6-6 220 Pittsburgh
27. Grizzlies- Marcus Thornton SG 6-4 200 LSU
28. Wolves- Tyler Hansbrough PF 6-9 235 North Carolina
29. Lakers- Derrick Brown SF 6-8 225 Xavier
30. Cavs- Taj Gibson PF 6-10 215 USC
June 15, 2009
Goodbye Austin Daye
It seemed like only yesterday that the tall, slender young Daye was in Bulldog Blue. Oh well, what could have been, and what is yet to come. Make no mistake, this is Matt Bouldin's team now, we all will come to miss Austin, mark my words.
June 11, 2009
Mock Draft V.2
Alright, so the first round of Mock Drafts didn't fit my plan as well as i originally thought, so here is the update:
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin 6-10 250 Oklahoma PF
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet 7-3 265 UConn C
3. Thunder- Ricky Rubio 6-4 180 Spain PG
4. Kings- James Harden 6-5 225 Arizona St. SG/SF
5. Wizards- Jordan Hill 6-11 235 Arizona PF
6. Wolves- Jonny Flynn 6-0 196 Syracuse PG
7. Warriors- Stephen Curry 6-3 181 Davidson SG/PG
8. Knicks- Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 Memphis SG/PG
9. Raptors- Brandon Jennings 6-1 170 USA PG
10. Bucks- Jeff Teague 6-2 175 Wake Forest PG
11. Nets- DeMar DeRozan 6-7 215 USC SG/SF
12. Bobcats- BJ Mullens 7-0 258 Ohio St. C
13. Pacers- Terrence Williams 6-6 220 Louisville SF
14. Suns- Chase Budinger 6-7 210 Arizona SF
15. Pistons- James Johnson 6-8 260 Wake Forest PF/SF
16. Bulls- DeJuan Blair 6-7 265 Pittsburgh PF
17. 76ers- Ty Lawson 6-0 200 North Carolina PG
18. Wolves- Earl Clark 6-10 230 Louisville SF/PF
19. Hawks- Jrue Holiday 6-4 200 UCLA PG/SG
20. Jazz- Austin Daye 6-10 200 Gonzaga SF
21. Hornets- Wayne Ellington 6-5 205 North Carolina SG
22. Mavs- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's (CA) PG
23. Kings- Eric Maynor 6-3 165 VCU PG
24. Blazers- Gerald Henderson 6-5 215 Duke SG/SF
25. Thunder- Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 235 North Carolina PF/SF
26. Bulls- Derrick Brown 6-8 225 Xavier SF
27. Grizzlies- Omri Casspi 6-9 215 Israel SF
28. Wolves- Dionte Christmas 6-5 211 Temple SG
29. Lakers- DaJuan Summers 6-8 245 Georgetown SF/PF
30. Cavs- Toney Douglas 6-2 185 Florida St. SG/PG
1. Clippers- Blake Griffin 6-10 250 Oklahoma PF
2. Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet 7-3 265 UConn C
3. Thunder- Ricky Rubio 6-4 180 Spain PG
4. Kings- James Harden 6-5 225 Arizona St. SG/SF
5. Wizards- Jordan Hill 6-11 235 Arizona PF
6. Wolves- Jonny Flynn 6-0 196 Syracuse PG
7. Warriors- Stephen Curry 6-3 181 Davidson SG/PG
8. Knicks- Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 Memphis SG/PG
9. Raptors- Brandon Jennings 6-1 170 USA PG
10. Bucks- Jeff Teague 6-2 175 Wake Forest PG
11. Nets- DeMar DeRozan 6-7 215 USC SG/SF
12. Bobcats- BJ Mullens 7-0 258 Ohio St. C
13. Pacers- Terrence Williams 6-6 220 Louisville SF
14. Suns- Chase Budinger 6-7 210 Arizona SF
15. Pistons- James Johnson 6-8 260 Wake Forest PF/SF
16. Bulls- DeJuan Blair 6-7 265 Pittsburgh PF
17. 76ers- Ty Lawson 6-0 200 North Carolina PG
18. Wolves- Earl Clark 6-10 230 Louisville SF/PF
19. Hawks- Jrue Holiday 6-4 200 UCLA PG/SG
20. Jazz- Austin Daye 6-10 200 Gonzaga SF
21. Hornets- Wayne Ellington 6-5 205 North Carolina SG
22. Mavs- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's (CA) PG
23. Kings- Eric Maynor 6-3 165 VCU PG
24. Blazers- Gerald Henderson 6-5 215 Duke SG/SF
25. Thunder- Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 235 North Carolina PF/SF
26. Bulls- Derrick Brown 6-8 225 Xavier SF
27. Grizzlies- Omri Casspi 6-9 215 Israel SF
28. Wolves- Dionte Christmas 6-5 211 Temple SG
29. Lakers- DaJuan Summers 6-8 245 Georgetown SF/PF
30. Cavs- Toney Douglas 6-2 185 Florida St. SG/PG
June 6, 2009
NBA Mock Draft (Version 1)
Its that time of the year again. Here is my first take on this years draft:
1. Los Angeles (Clippers)- Blake Griffin 6-10 250 Oklahoma PF
2. Memphis- Ricky Rubio 6-4 180 Spain PG
3. Oklahoma City- Hasheem Thabeet 7-3 265 UConn C
4. Sacramento- James Harden 6-5 225 Arizona St. SG/SF
5. Washington- Jordan Hill 6-11 235 Arizona PF
6. Minnesota- Brandon Jennings 6-1 170 USA PG
7. Golden St.- Jonny Flynn 6-0 196 Syracuse PG
8. New York- Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 Memphis SG/PG
9. Toronto- Stephen Curry 6-3 181 Davidson SG/PG
10. Milwaukee- DeMar DeRozan 6-7 215 USC SG/SF
11. New Jersey- Austin Daye 6-10 200 Gonzaga SF
12. Charlotte- BJ Mullens 7-0 258 Ohio St. C
13. Indiana- Gerald Henderson 6-5 215 Duke SG/SF
14. Phoenix- Jeff Teague 6-2 175 Wake Forest PG
15. Detroit- Terrence Williams 6-6 220 Louisville SF
16. Chicago- DeJuan Blair 6-7 265 Pittsburgh PF
17. Philadelphia- Eric Maynor 6-3 165 VCU PG
18. Minnesota- Chase Budinger 6-7 210 Arizona SF
19. Atlanta- Ty Lawson 6-0 200 North Carolina PG
20. Utah- Wayne Ellington 6-5 205 North Carolina SG
21. New Orleans- Toney Douglas 6-2 185 Florida St. SG/PG
22. Dallas- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's (CA) PG
23. Sacramento- Omri Casspi 6-9 215 Israel SF
24. Portland- Josh Heytvelt 6-11 250 Gonzaga PF/C
25. Oklahoma City- Jrue Holiday 6-4 200 UCLA PG/SG
26. Chicago- James Johnson 6-8 260 Wake Forest PF/SF
27. Memphis- Earl Clark 6-10 230 Louisville SF/PF
28. Minnesota- Dionte Christmas 6-5 215 Temple SG/SF
29. Los Angeles (Lakers)- Darren Collison 6-1 170 UCLA PG
30. Cleveland- Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 235 North Carolina PF/SF
1. Los Angeles (Clippers)- Blake Griffin 6-10 250 Oklahoma PF
2. Memphis- Ricky Rubio 6-4 180 Spain PG
3. Oklahoma City- Hasheem Thabeet 7-3 265 UConn C
4. Sacramento- James Harden 6-5 225 Arizona St. SG/SF
5. Washington- Jordan Hill 6-11 235 Arizona PF
6. Minnesota- Brandon Jennings 6-1 170 USA PG
7. Golden St.- Jonny Flynn 6-0 196 Syracuse PG
8. New York- Tyreke Evans 6-5 221 Memphis SG/PG
9. Toronto- Stephen Curry 6-3 181 Davidson SG/PG
10. Milwaukee- DeMar DeRozan 6-7 215 USC SG/SF
11. New Jersey- Austin Daye 6-10 200 Gonzaga SF
12. Charlotte- BJ Mullens 7-0 258 Ohio St. C
13. Indiana- Gerald Henderson 6-5 215 Duke SG/SF
14. Phoenix- Jeff Teague 6-2 175 Wake Forest PG
15. Detroit- Terrence Williams 6-6 220 Louisville SF
16. Chicago- DeJuan Blair 6-7 265 Pittsburgh PF
17. Philadelphia- Eric Maynor 6-3 165 VCU PG
18. Minnesota- Chase Budinger 6-7 210 Arizona SF
19. Atlanta- Ty Lawson 6-0 200 North Carolina PG
20. Utah- Wayne Ellington 6-5 205 North Carolina SG
21. New Orleans- Toney Douglas 6-2 185 Florida St. SG/PG
22. Dallas- Patrick Mills 6-0 175 Saint Mary's (CA) PG
23. Sacramento- Omri Casspi 6-9 215 Israel SF
24. Portland- Josh Heytvelt 6-11 250 Gonzaga PF/C
25. Oklahoma City- Jrue Holiday 6-4 200 UCLA PG/SG
26. Chicago- James Johnson 6-8 260 Wake Forest PF/SF
27. Memphis- Earl Clark 6-10 230 Louisville SF/PF
28. Minnesota- Dionte Christmas 6-5 215 Temple SG/SF
29. Los Angeles (Lakers)- Darren Collison 6-1 170 UCLA PG
30. Cleveland- Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 235 North Carolina PF/SF
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