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"The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely move the 28th pick"

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JD88, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. JD88

    JD88 Member

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    "Alex Kennedy: The Oklahoma City Thunder will likely move the 28th pick. They're satisfied with their core and don't want to pay a rookie guaranteed money. Twitter"

    http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

    I wouldnt be opposed to the Rox trading to pick up the #28th pick and Cole Aldrich (2 year pro, 11th pick, 2.2pts, 1.8rebs, 7.2MPG, 52% FG, 93% FT) in an attempt to package all three picks to move up in the draft in the 5-8 range.

    Possible? The Kings, Warriors, and Raptors could sure use 3 picks on younger players.

    Or am I just hoping for a long shot?
     
    #1 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
  2. TriCkz

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    Isn't hoopshype not reliable?
     
    #2 TriCkz, Jun 18, 2012
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    They need a spot 3 point shooter. They can have Bud
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 18, 2012
  4. coachbadlee

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    Still, this was a tweet.
     
    #4 coachbadlee, Jun 18, 2012
  5. withmustard

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    It's legit. I saw it during the finals.
     
    #5 withmustard, Jun 18, 2012
  6. MaxRider

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    hoopshype put all the rumor on the web together
    hoopsworld is the one make up their own story
     
    #6 MaxRider, Jun 18, 2012
  7. jvu

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    Pay 3 million for the pick. Why not?
     
    #7 jvu, Jun 18, 2012
  8. OlajuwonFan81

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    who cares
     
    #8 OlajuwonFan81, Jun 18, 2012
  9. BEAT LA

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    If this were a Heat forum this would be interesting...but even then I doubt the Thunder want to deal with Miami.
     
    #9 BEAT LA, Jun 18, 2012
  10. JD88

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    I explained why we should care.
     
    #10 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
  11. ObamaFan

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    Marquis Teague or Evan Foruier
     
    #11 ObamaFan, Jun 18, 2012
  12. A_3PO

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    What team wants three 1st round draft picks (which also means three more guaranteed contracts)? None of those you name do. The Kings and Warriors have enough youth as it is. The Raptors want to improve next year, not rebuild, and seek an impact player.

    IMO, it would be crazy for almost any team to trade a top 6-8 pick for three later picks like 14,16,28. The only exception might be an expansion team.
     
    #12 A_3PO, Jun 18, 2012
  13. JD88

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    Marquis Teague is not worth it. I don't know how many more times I can say it.
     
    #13 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
  14. Carl Herrera

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    I doubt teams in the top 5 really gets swayed with the inclusion of the 28th pick in a trade package. It is an asset, nevertheless, and perhaps one worth acquiring if the price is right.

    Also, I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Aldrich. If OKC doesn't want to pay guys outside of their rotation (and Aldrich looks like he will be, at best, the 4th pick on the team next season, and only because Nazr Mohammed is a FA), perhaps the $2.4 and $3 million guaranteed to him the next 2 seasons are the one thing they'd look to cut.
     
    #14 Carl Herrera, Jun 18, 2012
  15. Fullcourt

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    Interestingly enough, if we could acquire this pick, it frees us up to trade both the #14 and #16 picks in a package. Otherwise we are not allowed to trade both of our picks, since our pick next year is already promised to Brooklyn.
     
    #15 Fullcourt, Jun 18, 2012
  16. ObamaFan

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    Who are YOU!

    Marquis Teague seems like a good prospect as a backup to Gogi. If you watched his draftexpress interview, he reminds me a LOT of Lowry with how he talks and is unrudedly humble. He is a hard worker. And was the starting PG on a national team as a FROSH. Those are leadership qualities that i like to see. He can learn from Mchale and Gogi while he is here in Houston. Worse case he is a BUST, and we drafted him with the 28th pick... big WHOOP

    How many teams thought Chandler Parsons or Isiah Thomas werent worth it. Sometimes you have to go with what you see in that prospect. If Morey thinks highly of Marquis Teague then you have to respect that
     
    #16 ObamaFan, Jun 18, 2012
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    Did someone say J'Covan Brown? #NewSamCassell
     
    #17 Petey-N-Htown, Jun 18, 2012
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    That's actually not a bad move for either side.
     
    #18 jayhow92, Jun 18, 2012
  19. Haymitch

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    Is that what Bud is worth? 28th pick and Cole Aldrich? Dang. I thought he was worth more than that.
     
    #19 Haymitch, Jun 18, 2012
  20. A_3PO

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    Actually, OKC wouldn't take Bud for Cole Aldrich straight up. They don't need Bud at all and they do need a backup C.
     
    #20 A_3PO, Jun 18, 2012
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