2015 NBA Draft - Sixers set to draft Okafor; will stash him in Europe (1 Viewer)

[Capella]

A great day in sport. As always, I hope a player wears a fireman red suit.

 

[On The Rocks]

Hoping for a bang from the Celtics, but expecting a whimper.

Something about the overload of rumors just makes me think they don't have enough to complete a trade for an All-Star.

 

[Instinctive]

 

[fantasycurse42]

The only thing we know for sure is that the Knicks will obviously #### this up.

 

[Abraham]

7am Mock Draft

1. TWolves - KAT

2. Lakers - Okafor

3. Orlando* - Prozingis

4. Knicks - Russell

5. Philly* - Mudiay

6. Sacramento - Winslow

7. Denver - Stanley Johnson

8. Detroit - Super Mario

9. Charlotte - Frank Kaminsky

10. Miami - WCS

11. Indiana - Myles Turner

12. Utah - Trey Lyles

13. Phoenix - Cameron Payne

 

[Capella]

What exactly are philly and Orlando swapping there?

 

[Worm]

What are the Hornets doing?

 

[Cjw_55106]

Id be surprised if Orlando moved up to take a guy that could very well be there at 5. I expect Philly to keep the pick and take Russell.

 

[Abraham]

What exactly are philly and Orlando swapping there?

Another 2nd round pick, some fringe "asset." I actually think Philly takes Mudiay at 3 if they stay put.

What are the Hornets doing?

Lots of chatter yesterday that moving Vonleh or Zeller was to make space to take Frank the Tank.

 

[Thunderlips]

Philly moves down, acquires more assets and drafts Hezonja. IF there's a player they covet at 14....they'll move OKC's pick next year back to OKC for the 14 and some salary dump.

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

A tradition unlike any other.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

 

[Kev4029]

 

[RoxSolid]

Philly moves down, acquires more assets and drafts Hezonja. IF there's a player they covet at 14....they'll move OKC's pick next year back to OKC for the 14 and some salary dump.

Like the OKC idea a lot for Philly. Do you think taking on Novak and P Jones would be enough? That would be about $5.75 + whatever they would have to pay #14.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

Hoping for a bang from the Celtics, but expecting a whimper.

Something about the overload of rumors just makes me think they don't have enough to

complete a trade for an All-Star.

Much better chance they strike a deal to get into the Top19

 

[Captain Quinoa]

A tradition unlike any other.

Hello, Friends.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Speaking of train wrecks, any rumours on what the Knicks plan on doing?

 

[msudaisy26]

Speaking of train wrecks, any rumours on what the Knicks plan on doing?

According to Laker fans the Lakers just got 4 from the Knicks for Boozer and Swaggy P.

 

[Abraham]

Speaking of train wrecks, any rumours on what the Knicks plan on doing?

Heard on two different podcasts yesterday that they are dying to get Russell.

 

[JMon348]

Still thanking God that the ping pong balls bounced our way and we not only kept the pick, but moved up two spots. Lucky to be at the 2 spot with a clear top 3. I think all 3 will be All-star caliber players.

Assuming the Wolves take Towns, I'm slightly favorable to D'Angelo Russell over Jahlil Okafor. Happy with either of them though.

At 27, hopefully we find a SF like Justin Anderson or RHJ. 34 will probably be a Euro stash.

Looking forward to an exciting day.

 

[Tom Hagen]

Speaking of train wrecks, any rumours on what the Knicks plan on doing?

Heard on two different podcasts yesterday that they are dying to get Russell.

Hinkie would use that to get a kings ransom from the Knicks if they had anything worth trading.

 

[GOB]

1. MIN- Towns

2. LA- Somebody unlikable

3. PHI- Asset

4. NYK- Trade for a bum

5. ORL- Most athletic player available

Boom, just saved you time tonight.

 

[Bucky86]

Don't #### it up , Lakers.

 

[Chemical X]

i have it on good authority that the twolves will be redrafting jonny flynn at 1.01 tonite.

 

[Instinctive]

Ford/Lowe Podcast has Ford saying Cauley-Stein may fall a lot farther than people expect because of ankle issue.

 

[MAC_32]

at thread title. I got some funny looks from those outside of my office

 

[On The Rocks]

Rumors are at an all time crazy overload.

If you believe what you read today, 29 teams are trying to acquire Aldridge and Cousins.....AND move up in the draft.

 

[thecatch]

Against my better judgment,

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

 

[RUSF18]

Speaking of train wrecks, any rumours on what the Knicks plan on doing?

Heard on two different podcasts yesterday that they are dying to get Russell.

Good thing they won those meaningless games in the last week of the season.

 

[Timmay]

This just in, Knicks surrender 4th overall pick so they can sign Bargnani to a max deal.

 

[Frostillicus]

Towns!!

 

[Juxtatarot]

I love everything about the draft except how trades usually aren't announced until after the player is picked. That forces the player to have to answer interview questions and analysts to explain "fits" to the viewers for a team everyone will know he won't be on 15 minutes later. I wish they'd change the rules so it would work like the NFL draft and the trades are announced before the pick.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Rumors are at an all time crazy overload.

If you believe what you read today, 29 teams are trying to acquire Aldridge and Cousins.....AND move up in the draft.

And Houston is trying to get Aldridge AND Love

 

[Long Ball Larry]

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[Abraham]

Rumors are at an all time crazy overload.

If you believe what you read today, 29 teams are trying to acquire Aldridge and Cousins.....AND move up in the draft.

And Houston is trying to get Aldridge AND Love

I think you are misreading that report - they are looking at ways to get enough room to get one of them. That would mean getting rid of Ariza and probably Jones.

They also have Kostas Papilikoua's deal which is non-guaranteed until 10/4, which means he can be traded as a salary dump up until the beginning of october.

 

[Abraham]

Kevin Ding (Bleacher Report) "Now expecting" Lakers to take Russell at 2.

 

[Bucky86]

Kevin Ding (Bleacher Report) "Now expecting" Lakers to take Russell at 2.

 

[timschochet]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

 

[JMon348]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

Maybe on offense, but not on D.

 

[Chemical X]

at some point i am kind of hoping hoops free agency will start before the draft. this makes sense in putting together a roster, so i suppose this will never occur.

 

[Slapdash]

Glad the Hornets have cleared space on the roster to draft a developmental big man for the third year in a row.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

Maybe on offense, but not on D.

exactly, he is a liability on defense and his free throw shooting is horrible.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

Maybe on offense, but not on D.

exactly, he is a liability on defense and his free throw shooting is horrible.

If he was Tim Duncan, he'd be going to the Wolves. The two items mentioned cost him the chance to be taken #1.

 

[Abraham]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

I disagree. The reason JO slipped from #1 has to do with his defense and a perception that he doesn't love the game, he isn't hungry. Forde was saying that his agents brought in a bunch of new trainers since the season ended and he had no interest in working with them. He's been using the same trainer since 8th grade and has said repeatedly he will "stick to the script."

No one would ever accuse Duncan of being apathetic or not trying on defense.

 

[Tom Hagen]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

Maybe on offense, but not on D.

More like Tim Uncan. :rimshot:

 

[Juxtatarot]

I think Russell is the wrong choice at #2. I believe Okafor is the obvious guy here. He's Tim

Duncan.

I usually support picking the best player available, but if the Lakers have a legit shot at Aldridge or Love, I can understand not drafting another big.

 

[Bucky86]

How is Russell on defense?

 

[Frostillicus]

How is Russell on defense?

He's fine. Not a star or anything at this point and he's not an amazing athlete so he'll never be an all-defensive team guy, but he's got great vision and a high basketball IQ so he should be ok once he learns the schemes and what not.

 

[JMon348]

How is Russell on defense?

A taller Steph Curry