earthmansurfer wrote:

JamaicanJetFan wrote:Trading the #4 for Nurkic and then nabbing Hezonja with the #7 pick just became my dream scenario.

I can't say with a healthy Nurkic that that doesn't sound great. Hezonja might be a star.

I was hearing that Hezonja might not be a good fit with Melo. Thoughts on this?

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:I love Nurkic I thought he was a top 5 draft pick last year before draft. he IS hurt right now and the injury is reasonably bad. But he is super young and talented.

What kind of injury?

Would people still do this if Russell was available?

Id take Russell. I dont like that injury.

earthmansurfer wrote:

Jusuf Nurkic Undergoes Successful Surgery
Posted: May 20, 2015

DENVER, May 20, 2015 –Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic has undergone successful surgery to repair a partially torn left patellar tendon, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today.

The Surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA this afternoon.

Nurkic averaged 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.10 blocks in 62 games (27 starts) this season and was recently named to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team

Is getting someone with left patellar surgery for a swap of high picks, really a chance worth taking? I mean he is a big man to boot.
I do like him, but health has to be a huge factor here.

The injury has to be considered, and makes you think that this is why they are willing to trade him, although you figure that their new coach might simply want to put his own stamp on the Nuggets. Like I said above...if Denver came to us offering Nurkic and the 7, I would probably not do it.

Checked out the DExpress stuff on him. He is rugged but has some touch in the post, and some pretty good spin moves. Not sure what his shooting is from midrange. Not a bad foul shooter, but has a strange shot. Guy definitely has a big butt, though. He really looks like he can move you when he's down low. Was he doing any of this with Denver last year?

BRIGGS wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:I love Nurkic I thought he was a top 5 draft pick last year before draft. he IS hurt right now and the injury is reasonably bad. But he is super young and talented.

What kind of injury?

Would people still do this if Russell was available?

Id take Russell. I dont like that injury.

blkexec wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:I love Nurkic I thought he was a top 5 draft pick last year before draft. he IS hurt right now and the injury is reasonably bad. But he is super young and talented.

What kind of injury?

Would people still do this if Russell was available?

Id take Russell. I dont like that injury.

No way I'm starting that video up.

Always thought you were a good man...cruel...very cruel.

JamaicanJetFan wrote:Trading the #4 for Nurkic and then nabbing Hezonja with the #7 pick just became my dream scenario.

Agreed.

WaltLongmire wrote:

Solace wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:

JamaicanJetFan wrote:Trading the #4 for Nurkic and then nabbing Hezonja with the #7 pick just became my dream scenario.

I can't say with a healthy Nurkic that that doesn't sound great. Hezonja might be a star.

I was hearing that Hezonja might not be a good fit with Melo. Thoughts on this?

I think Hezonja want to be the alpha dog.

Not sure Phil would want him, though. Don't think he's disciplined enough.

Boy has some talent though, and I don't think he's afraid of anything.

WaltLongmire wrote:

FistOfOakley wrote:i like nurkic a lot but the injury is a bit scary....

As I mentioned... Did we go to them or did they come to us with the idea of moving Nurkic.

You would think that Denver would see him as a cornerstone in their offense.

Well Phil said that they're listening but not soliciting so i would thing Denver called them unless Denver called them about other players and while they were talking about others Phil brought Nurkic into the conversation??

newyorker4ever wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

Solace wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:

JamaicanJetFan wrote:Trading the #4 for Nurkic and then nabbing Hezonja with the #7 pick just became my dream scenario.

I can't say with a healthy Nurkic that that doesn't sound great. Hezonja might be a star.

I was hearing that Hezonja might not be a good fit with Melo. Thoughts on this?

I think Hezonja want to be the alpha dog.

Not sure Phil would want him, though. Don't think he's disciplined enough.

Boy has some talent though, and I don't think he's afraid of anything.

I think the kid is gonna be a great player in the NBA but he's gonna rub his teammates the wrong way so i'm not saying i wouldn't want him but i would hope Phil and his team have a good interview with him if they did.

He's a guy fans will pay to watch, I think.

I would love to hear Jackson's thoughts on him after the draft is over.

meloanyk wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

wargames wrote:Nurkic is kind of young and big to be having knee problems..... If they don't send the knicks a future pick i wouldn't do that deal

It's the type of injury that could happen to anyone regardless of age or size. It's not a chronic issue.

4 inches of the middle of the patella tendon is cut out and used as a replacement ligament in many ACL surgeries. Surgeons use it since the patella grows back quickly If Juric tear is small then it would seem to be a minor procedure as suggested by the 3-4 month rehab. It would be a different story as far as rehab and recovery if the tendon were severed ala V Cruz. Team knee docs can advise with much certainty if the injury should be a concern or not. Having said all that, I know nothing about Juric but think we need a top point more so than a decent big, hoping for Mudiay

correction: it doesn't grow back, surgeons use it because the patella is so strong.