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The first decent NBA Draft trade rumble of the week involves an All-Star who's no stranger to the speculation game.
Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that the Chicago Bulls, in their latest attempt to gauge the trade value of All-Star swingman Luol Deng, have had exploratory discussions with Washington about a deal that would land Deng with the Wizards and bring the No. 3 pick in Thursday's draft to the Bulls.
The most likely trade construction, if talks were to progress to the serious stage, would send Deng to the Wizards for the No. 3 pick and center Emeka Okafor, who would have to formally opt into his contract for next season ($14.5 million) this week for the trade to go through.
Yet it's worth noting that Cleveland, sources say, has interest in Deng as well ... and there will surely be other potential trade partners to surface if the Bulls decide they're legitimately ready to part with Deng after years of flirting with the idea.
Ernie Grunfeld in a nutshell. Typical short-term trade he would be interested in.
I believe Okafor got at most 2 years left on his contract so aint that bad....and as far as the pick its as simple as bringing in young, cheap talent...imagine if Rose comes back and is himself plus they can get somebody like Mclemore, Oladipo, Bennett to contribute for them :xWhy would the Bulls want that pick, or Okafor's contract....?
I believe Okafor got at most 2 years left on his contract so aint that bad....and as far as the pick its as simple as bringing in young, cheap talent...imagine if Rose comes back and is himself plus they can get somebody like Mclemore, Oladipo, Bennett to contribute for them :x
The real question is with the Wiz....you only make that trade if you know for sure you got a playoff team for the next couple years
LinkSources: Hawks look to move up in NBA draft
The Atlanta Hawks are dangling their two first-round picks for a trade in hopes of moving up in Thursday's NBA draft, possibly as high as the top five, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.
The Hawks have the 17th and 18th first-round selections and the 47th overall in the second round. Atlanta has had trade conversations with at least one team picking in the top five, a source said.
After being hired three days before the draft last year, Hawks general manager Danny Ferry has had more time to prepare and make inquiries for this draft.
The Hawks also are intrigued by UCLA small forward Shabazz Muhammad, a source said.
Muhammad recently had a strong workout and interview with the Sacramento Kings, who pick seventh, but is considered a mid first-round pick. He worked out for the Detroit Pistons on Monday, but was hampered by a slight ankle sprain that might keep him from working out with the Hawks on Tuesday, when Atlanta conducts a final workout with several players, a group that includes San Diego State shooting guard Jamaal Franklin, a source said.
Well I'm going to speak regardless.
Everything regarding Cavs picking up Len is smoke-screens. If you can't see that, well...you might've just fell victim to propeganda.
we all called thisAnthony bennett is 18 pounds overweight...at 261. In fairness, he's been inactive. However, that is a lot of weight gained.
Mason Plumlee, 7-foot center, Duke: "He's 23-and-a-half and he still doesn't have any skill.
Ryan Kelly, 6-11 forward, Duke: "He does nothing for me.
but someone might for noelthey pick first....Well I'm going to speak regardless.
Everything regarding Cavs picking up Len is smoke-screens. If you can't see that, well...you might've just fell victim to propeganda.
they control the draft....
no one is gonna throw them the the house to jump to one and grab Len.
just stop.
Untrue, all of those rumors are coming from ChicagoThe first decent NBA Draft trade rumble of the week involves an All-Star who's no stranger to the speculation game.
Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that the Chicago Bulls, in their latest attempt to gauge the trade value of All-Star swingman Luol Deng, have had exploratory discussions with Washington about a deal that would land Deng with the Wizards and bring the No. 3 pick in Thursday's draft to the Bulls.
The most likely trade construction, if talks were to progress to the serious stage, would send Deng to the Wizards for the No. 3 pick and center Emeka Okafor, who would have to formally opt into his contract for next season ($14.5 million) this week for the trade to go through.
Yet it's worth noting that Cleveland, sources say, has interest in Deng as well ... and there will surely be other potential trade partners to surface if the Bulls decide they're legitimately ready to part with Deng after years of flirting with the idea.
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#wizards don't intend to trade No. 3 pick to CHI for Luol Deng. A source says there is "no truth" to rumored deal: http://wapo.st/11BLnVF
@BourbonStShots In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 1: NBA Draft Big Boards for the Pelicans http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/2013/06/24/in-the-no-podcast-episode-140-part-1-nba-draft-big-boards-for-the-pelicans/ … #Pelicans #fb
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Chad Ford: how not to draft
Chad Ford breaks down common draft mistakes, one of which is not caring enough about character. On the upside, he says this year's draft is heavy with high-character players like Nerlens Noel, Victor Oladipo, Otto Porter, Alex Len and Ben McLemore.
Chad Ford says one of the biggest mistakes NBA teams make is holding private pre-draft workouts, which he says can do a lot to mislead. He also picks the Cavaliers as the team most likely to get draft day right.
Wizards need to go after Iggy
I love listening to SVP and Russillo...
they were saying that BenMcLemore was "less than impressive" in his workout and interview. Also, as other draftees have been working with private trainers he has not. mean.gif
Who is behind this kid that is giving his bad advice?