trade for a late round pick and then draft Josh Heytfelt. What are your thoughts? His numbers aren't great but not too bad... He produces points and rebounds... would need to learn to block more. He's got potential to be a creative defender. He was busted for possession of mar1juana and mushrooms, which leads me to believe he's a bit of a mess and a risk, thus a reason to not pay him so much. But other than that he could be the type of player Morey goes for. Low cost, low risk. However getting the pick will be hard, and could cost us.
Tweet from Jason Friedman: From Morey: both buying and trading for pick currently under discussion there are players higher up in the draft that would cause Rockets to give up some player assets, but "not very likely."
More Morey: "Getting a lot of interest for T-Mac, so do have to listen... but bar is high to move him b/c he provides what we're missing but if we can get a talented player who can help us all season, we have to look at it. That's why you see the rumors"
How about this guy if he falls? http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=jo-jennings062409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
news on rubio via espn insider Editor's note: In the days leading up to the draft, we'll update this file with the latest draft rumors from around the league. POSTED: June 24 -- 3:41 p.m. ET Henry Abbott: There have been rumblings and suggestions that if things were to get extremely complicated with Ricky Rubio's Spanish team, DKV Joventut, he might not be able to afford to play in the NBA. Depending on where he's drafted, it's conceivable his NBA salary will approximate the buyout he owes his original team. In other words, it's possible he'd be playing in the NBA without making a penny. Rubio says that wouldn't bother him. "I have a dream," he said. "I want to play in the NBA." The point guard, who presumably could make some money from sponsorships, could not have been clearer that it's not about the money. If his rookie contract nets him zero, he says, "I don't care." In a video that will be on TrueHoop shortly, he was also asked to react to various NBA cities. His gut reaction to the word "Minnesota" was: "Too cold." Oklahoma City earned a "My best friend lives nearby." And when Rubio thinks of Sacramento, the first thing that comes to mind is: "Nice weather."
Morey is amazing. Out of nowhere, he pulled two draft picks, a future draft pick, while picking the player he wanted last year. And it all costed us our original 1st round draft pick. The draft before that, he traded for an early 2nd rounder and bought a late 2nd rounder. We'll see what he does. Just wait the 26 hours.
latest via espn insider.... POSTED: June 24 -- 5:53 p.m. ET Chris Broussard: I'm told that Toronto really likes Jonny Flynn and that the Raptors will strongly consider taking him if he's there at No. 9. According to sources, there is some sentiment within the Raptors organization that they need more of a risk-taker than Jose Calderon at PG, especially if they re-sign Shawn Marion. Flynn, projected to go anywhere from No. 4 to No. 11, would love to go there. • Brandon Jennings, who may drop out of the lottery, had a tremendous workout with New Jersey on Tuesday. Coach Lawrence Frank felt he ran the pick-and-roll better than any player the Nets worked out. The Nets believe that in three to four years, Jennings could be either the first- or second-best player in the entire draft class. But they believe he's two to three years away from being an everyday starter, so they won't pick him. Golden State likes Jennings at No. 7, but coach Don Nelson told Jennings he'd be a backup to Monta Ellis. Nelson's going to move Stephen Jackson to 2-guard. Jennings is hoping to go somewhere and play right away. Milwaukee's a strong possibility at No. 10. If he falls, Phoenix could nab him at No. 14 or Philadelphia at No. 15. • At No. 11, the Nets have four players on their board: Flynn, Terrence Williams, Gerald Henderson and Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough is the fourth choice. They think he'll be a solid pro for 10 years, though probably just a spot starter. They love Williams' versatility and upside. • I'm told OKC will take Hasheem Thabeet at No. 3 if he's there, though there are concerns that he'll struggle on a team for which he's the No. 1 post option. I'm also told that if Thabeet's not there, the Thunder will take James Harden. GM Sam Presti loves Ricky Rubio, but he knows Russell Westbrook will be angered to the point of wanting out if OKC drafts another PG.
Take this for what its worth but the Pacers are discussing moving PG T.J. Ford with some teams, including Phoenix. Such a deal could hinder any possible trade with Phoenix that was to happen or that still might happen with us. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...F?slug=aw-draftbuzz062409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
I think we steer clear of Ford.. We do that proposed deal for Amare and they will then have no need for Brooks. So take him out of the trade. And we are a better team
