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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. SamFisher

    SamFisher Member

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    Adding the 28th pick to a package including 14 and/or 16 arguably makes the package worth less, not more.
     
    #21 SamFisher, Jun 18, 2012
  2. dobro1229

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    Hoopshype is actually a decent rumour site because it is just a one-stop shop for all the recent quotes out there that pertain to rumours in the bball world. Its basically just a massive retweet.


    I took the rumour as though OKC does not want to add another young player to their roster that will not see the floor, and will take up cap space. I would assume Presti is looking at trading the pick back two years if he can to a team like the Nets that desperately need depth on their roster. Seems like a simple enough move. Nothing too roster shaking. Trade the 28th pick for a 2014 2nd round pick and cash considerations.

    I dont know about Cole Aldrich getting moved any time soon, and Im not sure Id want him anyways. If you cant beat out Nazr Mohammed for minutes as a backup center then I question your ability to be the Rockets next great big man. Pass.
     
    #22 dobro1229, Jun 18, 2012
  3. TexAg713

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    This.
     
    #23 TexAg713, Jun 18, 2012
  4. Mariachi ROCKET

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    Pay for it Les! LOL
     
    #24 Mariachi ROCKET, Jun 18, 2012
  5. JD88

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    Again, I am a life long UK fan and I watched EVERY game he played at UK. Frustrating at worst, baffling at best. You can look up his stats all you want but with out Davis and Jones to catch his lobs you can cut his asst numbers in half. His shot selection is perplexing and at times he would force 3pt shots or mid range jumpers when he DOES NOT have that kind of range. His true shooting % dropped (when it should have gone up as opposing teams learned who he was playing with) as the season went on. His +/- dropped as the season went on. He only looked good because he usually had 5 of the best 7 guys on the floor to pass it to.

    I know who he is. How many of his college games did you watch? Reading the scouting report or draft express doesn't make you an expert.
     
    #25 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
  6. JD88

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    I'd take Cole in a heart beat. He's been in the league less than two years, puts up solid numbers for the lack of PT he gets, and is getting valuable experience on a NBA finals team.

    3-4 years from now with starters minutes, he can easily average 12 and 9. He's got the big physical body to do it.
     
    #26 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
  7. dobro1229

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    Experience waiving his Pom Poms maybe. I dont understand why people on this board are so enamored with this guy. He hasn't been able to beat out Navr Mohammed for crying out loud.
     
    #27 dobro1229, Jun 18, 2012
  8. Nook

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    I do not think adding #28 in the draft will mean much to a team with a high pick, if it did, they would simply aquire it on their own.

    I would agree to deal cash for #28 if there is a foreign player the Rockets like still on the board at that pick. We have had success with Lull and D-Mo.
     
    #28 Nook, Jun 18, 2012
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Have you seen them play? Their best 3 point shooter is Durant and that's it. They need someone that can hit the open 3 playing along Harden. Harden creates but Thabo nor Fisher are great 3 point shooters.
     
    #29 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 18, 2012
  10. emjohn

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    The Thunder don't want to move Aldrich, and certainly wouldn't do so to dump a first rounder. Let's just stop the nonsense about sneaking off with one of their players.

    If the Rockets were serious about burning down the house and rebuilding (they should, they aren't, they won't), buying any available picks in this draft would be a smart move. There's a wealth of worthwhile fliers you could take at the end of the first or even first 10 picks of the second.

    Quincy Miller
    Kyle O'Quin
    Miles Plumlee
    Festus Ezeli
    Darius Miller
    Tyshawn Taylor
    Evan Fournier (if he drops)

    Obviously no sure things (actually, I think Plumlee is a sure thing as a usable 10 min F/C backup), but I think all of the above have enough to them that you could roll the dice on them, and odds aren't awful that some of them will stick as rotation guys.
     
    #30 emjohn, Jun 18, 2012
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    The source is actually hoopsworld, not hoopshype.
     
    #31 cod, Jun 18, 2012
  12. conquistador#11

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    in before jo's, "It's the first step to acquire Dwight howard!"
     
    #32 conquistador#11, Jun 18, 2012
  13. JD88

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    Quincy Miller would be a great pickup at #28. Very Paul Georgesque.

    Cant go wrong with a high flyer.
     
    #33 JD88, Jun 18, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I the OKC Thunder are moving their draft pic, it;s news to them... a well placed Thunder sources said they will likely be keeping the pick</p>&mdash; Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA/status/214736199124926466" data-datetime="2012-06-18T15:07:54+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote>
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    #34 J.R., Jun 18, 2012
  15. ashleyem

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    Not interested. We don't need another mid/late 1st rounder.
     
    #35 ashleyem, Jun 18, 2012
  16. BigBenito

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    Congratulations, Alex Kennedy. I can now ignore anything you "pass along"!
     
    #36 BigBenito, Jun 18, 2012
  17. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Wouldn't mind trading for this pick.

    We can then trade this pick for a second rounder + cash.
     
    #37 Juxtaposed Jolt, Jun 18, 2012
  18. Sooty

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    early second rounder has more value than a late first.... guaranteed money vs non...
     
    #38 Sooty, Jun 18, 2012
  19. BEAT LA

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    That is not the case in this draft. I see what would be top 10 picks in other drafts going in the early-mid 20s.
     
    #39 BEAT LA, Jun 18, 2012
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