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6/24/2008  12:08 PM
Draft trade rumors abound

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Here are some quick hitters two days before the NBA draft from a number of NBA sources:

• A potential deal with Memphis and New York apparently has some legs. The Knicks, who have the No. 6 pick, would get the Grizzlies' No. 5 pick and give David Lee and other considerations to Memphis. New York would then select UCLA's Russell Westbrook and Italy's Danilo Gallinari with its No. 5 and No. 6 picks. If Memphis selects UCLA's Kevin Love, that is a strong indicator that the Grizzlies are keeping the pick.

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6/24/2008  12:10 PM
Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.
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6/24/2008  12:11 PM
I hope it's to move up to get Mayo
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6/24/2008  12:15 PM
Latest rumor out of Memphis is

Conley and 5

4

Dequan Cook and 2


also Wallace is on record responding to Ford's rumor...
I spoke to Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace today about this and other draft-related matters. Wallace, as is his policy, declined to respond to the specific trade rumors, but did respond strongly to Ford’s underlying premise.

“We’re under no pressure to reduce salary. That is not true,” Wallace said, before allowing that “we are looking at a number of proposals that could bring back a veteran player.”


The rumor is being driven from our end because we want to come out of the draft with hopes of grabbing Mayo.
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6/24/2008  12:19 PM
Posted by TrueBlue:


I spoke to Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace today about this and other draft-related matters. Wallace, as is his policy, declined to respond to the specific trade rumors, but did respond strongly to Ford’s underlying premise.

“We’re under no pressure to reduce salary. That is not true,” Wallace said, before allowing that “we are looking at a number of proposals that could bring back a veteran player.”



they're looking for a vet and they love lee. it makes sense for memphis IF they can't get beasley.
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6/24/2008  12:19 PM
Man, I really want OJ Mayo. I hope that since theres some smoke that theres some fire somewhere.
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6/24/2008  12:20 PM
if we have the 5 and 6 picks in the draft, i would hope we walk away with Westbrook and Alexander.
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6/24/2008  12:22 PM
Posted by crzymdups:

if we have the 5 and 6 picks in the draft, i would hope we walk away with Westbrook and Alexander.

If we can't get Mayo then I'd be thrilled with Westbrook and Alexander, absolutely thrilled.
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6/24/2008  12:27 PM
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander. Westbrook is an elite athlete who can lock down defenders, which takes a bit of pressure off of Curry/Zbo in the near future and it adds a piece to the puzzle IF he can get a consistent shot. Alexander is a similar player to Lee with a much better midrange game and higher potential, AND he is a cheaper player over the course of the next 3-4 years.

There is also that chance that one of those 2 picks can be traded for someone like Mayo.
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6/24/2008  12:29 PM
Posted by TrueBlue:

Latest rumor out of Memphis is

Conley and 5

4

Dequan Cook and 2


also Wallace is on record responding to Ford's rumor...
I spoke to Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace today about this and other draft-related matters. Wallace, as is his policy, declined to respond to the specific trade rumors, but did respond strongly to Ford’s underlying premise.

“We’re under no pressure to reduce salary. That is not true,” Wallace said, before allowing that “we are looking at a number of proposals that could bring back a veteran player.”


The rumor is being driven from our end because we want to come out of the draft with hopes of grabbing Mayo.

I think Chad Ford reported that Conley and the 5 for the #2 and cook rumour. I heard it on Mike and Mike(He didn't mention Cook was in the deal when he talked about it). It is also on his notes section of ESPN. I also quoted it in my thread on Draft Notes.

That quote is from yesterday. It also says specifically that they are not looking to shed salary. He doesn't say anything more.

[Edited by - joec32033 on 24 June 2008 12:29]
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6/24/2008  12:30 PM
Posted by martin:
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander. Westbrook is an elite athlete who can lock down defenders, which takes a bit of pressure off of Curry/Zbo in the near future and it adds a piece to the puzzle IF he can get a consistent shot. Alexander is a similar player to Lee with a much better midrange game and higher potential, AND he is a cheaper player over the course of the next 3-4 years.

There is also that chance that one of those 2 picks can be traded for someone like Mayo.

I think you summed it perfectly Martin.
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6/24/2008  12:32 PM
Posted by nyk4ever:
Posted by martin:
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander. Westbrook is an elite athlete who can lock down defenders, which takes a bit of pressure off of Curry/Zbo in the near future and it adds a piece to the puzzle IF he can get a consistent shot. Alexander is a similar player to Lee with a much better midrange game and higher potential, AND he is a cheaper player over the course of the next 3-4 years.

There is also that chance that one of those 2 picks can be traded for someone like Mayo.

I think you summed it perfectly Martin.

My dream is Mayo and Alexander. But I think I may be happy with Westbrook and Alexander.
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6/24/2008  12:38 PM
Posted by martin:
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander. Westbrook is an elite athlete who can lock down defenders, which takes a bit of pressure off of Curry/Zbo in the near future and it adds a piece to the puzzle IF he can get a consistent shot. Alexander is a similar player to Lee with a much better midrange game and higher potential, AND he is a cheaper player over the course of the next 3-4 years.

There is also that chance that one of those 2 picks can be traded for someone like Mayo.


In what way other than being white, is Alexander similar to Lee?
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6/24/2008  12:38 PM
Posted by nyk4ever:
Posted by martin:
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander. Westbrook is an elite athlete who can lock down defenders, which takes a bit of pressure off of Curry/Zbo in the near future and it adds a piece to the puzzle IF he can get a consistent shot. Alexander is a similar player to Lee with a much better midrange game and higher potential, AND he is a cheaper player over the course of the next 3-4 years.

There is also that chance that one of those 2 picks can be traded for someone like Mayo.

I think you summed it perfectly Martin.

co-sign.
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6/24/2008  12:47 PM
Posted by crzymdups:
Posted by nyk4ever:
Posted by martin:
Posted by VDesai:

Daivd Lee for the chance to take Westbrook? I'm really not excited.

Let's say the Knicks take Westbrook and Alexander.

I think you summed it perfectly Martin.

co-sign.

I'm sold
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6/24/2008  12:50 PM
I would be happy with westbrook or bayless and alexander or love. Any combination of a guard and a foward.
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6/24/2008  12:53 PM
Posted by joec32033:
Posted by TrueBlue:

Latest rumor out of Memphis is

Conley and 5

4

Dequan Cook and 2


also Wallace is on record responding to Ford's rumor...
I spoke to Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace today about this and other draft-related matters. Wallace, as is his policy, declined to respond to the specific trade rumors, but did respond strongly to Ford’s underlying premise.

“We’re under no pressure to reduce salary. That is not true,” Wallace said, before allowing that “we are looking at a number of proposals that could bring back a veteran player.”


The rumor is being driven from our end because we want to come out of the draft with hopes of grabbing Mayo.

I think Chad Ford reported that Conley and the 5 for the #2 and cook rumour. I heard it on Mike and Mike(He didn't mention Cook was in the deal when he talked about it). It is also on his notes section of ESPN. I also quoted it in my thread on Draft Notes.

That quote is from yesterday. It also says specifically that they are not looking to shed salary. He doesn't say anything more.

[Edited by - joec32033 on 24 June 2008 12:29]

Which means Ford is being led around like a Monkey and he's just throwing stuff out there. There's a reason he's known as Chad Fraud Katz is doing nothing but piggy backing to help promote Draft Day as has been mentioned. Of all the sport drafts this is the most hyped, most rumored, most media driven, most overrated draft days of all drafts.
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6/24/2008  12:55 PM
Thats an awesome deal. Lets not forget that we will have to resign Lee very soon. So it saves us some money for now and give us a nice pick. Im also sold on this.
I would draft Lopez & Westbrook if Mayo is not available.
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6/24/2008  12:55 PM
If our goal is to get two picks and they are in the Top 10, I want Augustin and Gordon.

There's no way I'm believing this rumor though.

[Edited by - TrueBlue on 06-24-2008 11:56 AM]
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6/24/2008  12:57 PM
i'm sending my resume to memphis...i think i could be a better gm than wallace.
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