If he does drop out of the top 10, I think I'd definitely consider trading down for him and additional assets like Bledsoe and the 13th. Would anyone really object to that?

The GM of the Suns Ryan McDonough was in attendance, however the fact that Hezonja wasn’t used, doesn’t change anything on the big picture. The relationshipbetween the player and Barcelona seems to be near its end and only one thing remains to be seen. Hezonja, who is projected to be picked even in the Top5, has a 2 million euros buy out in his contract with Barcelona and that seems to be the only thing which could keep him in Spain.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/04/flopping/88603

NardDogNation wrote:I've read that Hezonja's buyout is anywhere between €2-3 million, which equates to about $3-$4 million. In the past, larger buyouts have caused many players to drop significantly in the draft. In 2003, it caused Maceji Lampe to drop from the top 10, to about 30th in his draft. In 2011, it caused Nikola Mirotic to also drop from the lottery to 24th (albeit in a deep draft). So I wonder if this will be the case for Hezonja and how it should impact our draft plans.

If he does drop out of the top 10, I think I'd definitely consider trading down for him and additional assets like Bledsoe and the 13th. Would anyone really object to that?

The GM of the Suns Ryan McDonough was in attendance, however the fact that Hezonja wasn’t used, doesn’t change anything on the big picture. The relationshipbetween the player and Barcelona seems to be near its end and only one thing remains to be seen. Hezonja, who is projected to be picked even in the Top5, has a 2 million euros buy out in his contract with Barcelona and that seems to be the only thing which could keep him in Spain.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/04/flopping/88603

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/611159411210366977

His agent is also working with the Pistons, now, and I think they are working to move to a new arena.

Not sure he would get past Detroit.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/05/detroit-pistons-arn-tellem-palace/28460751/

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:I've read that Hezonja's buyout is anywhere between €2-3 million, which equates to about $3-$4 million. In the past, larger buyouts have caused many players to drop significantly in the draft. In 2003, it caused Maceji Lampe to drop from the top 10, to about 30th in his draft. In 2011, it caused Nikola Mirotic to also drop from the lottery to 24th (albeit in a deep draft). So I wonder if this will be the case for Hezonja and how it should impact our draft plans.

If he does drop out of the top 10, I think I'd definitely consider trading down for him and additional assets like Bledsoe and the 13th. Would anyone really object to that?

The GM of the Suns Ryan McDonough was in attendance, however the fact that Hezonja wasn’t used, doesn’t change anything on the big picture. The relationshipbetween the player and Barcelona seems to be near its end and only one thing remains to be seen. Hezonja, who is projected to be picked even in the Top5, has a 2 million euros buy out in his contract with Barcelona and that seems to be the only thing which could keep him in Spain.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/04/flopping/88603

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/611159411210366977

His agent is also working with the Pistons, now, and I think they are working to move to a new arena.

Not sure he would get past Detroit.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/05/detroit-pistons-arn-tellem-palace/28460751/

Good find but that sounded like things are still very much up in the air. If they can't reach an appropriate settlement, I wonder if he drops. If he does, I'd definitely trade down and wait the obligatory year for him.

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:I've read that Hezonja's buyout is anywhere between €2-3 million, which equates to about $3-$4 million. In the past, larger buyouts have caused many players to drop significantly in the draft. In 2003, it caused Maceji Lampe to drop from the top 10, to about 30th in his draft. In 2011, it caused Nikola Mirotic to also drop from the lottery to 24th (albeit in a deep draft). So I wonder if this will be the case for Hezonja and how it should impact our draft plans.

If he does drop out of the top 10, I think I'd definitely consider trading down for him and additional assets like Bledsoe and the 13th. Would anyone really object to that?

The GM of the Suns Ryan McDonough was in attendance, however the fact that Hezonja wasn’t used, doesn’t change anything on the big picture. The relationshipbetween the player and Barcelona seems to be near its end and only one thing remains to be seen. Hezonja, who is projected to be picked even in the Top5, has a 2 million euros buy out in his contract with Barcelona and that seems to be the only thing which could keep him in Spain.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/04/flopping/88603

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/611159411210366977

His agent is also working with the Pistons, now, and I think they are working to move to a new arena.

Not sure he would get past Detroit.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/05/detroit-pistons-arn-tellem-palace/28460751/

Good find but that sounded like things are still very much up in the air. If they can't reach an appropriate settlement, I wonder if he drops. If he does, I'd definitely trade down and wait the obligatory year for him.

You might not be the only one who would be thinking about that...I was not, though.

Have to figure that anyone who would sell us a draft pick would rather take him and wait instead of giving us the pick. That would be something for a team drafting late.

I predict the buyout gets done. Tellem has some power and Hezonja is not only talented, but he would really help to sell the franchise, IMO.

Would a team be inclined to wait the obligatory year if they thought a guy was just as good or better at 4? I still think Mudiay rounds out the top tier of this draft and happens to play PG, a pivotal position in the league for success and the centerpiece to every good Suns team, ever.

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:I've read that Hezonja's buyout is anywhere between €2-3 million, which equates to about $3-$4 million. In the past, larger buyouts have caused many players to drop significantly in the draft. In 2003, it caused Maceji Lampe to drop from the top 10, to about 30th in his draft. In 2011, it caused Nikola Mirotic to also drop from the lottery to 24th (albeit in a deep draft). So I wonder if this will be the case for Hezonja and how it should impact our draft plans.

If he does drop out of the top 10, I think I'd definitely consider trading down for him and additional assets like Bledsoe and the 13th. Would anyone really object to that?

The GM of the Suns Ryan McDonough was in attendance, however the fact that Hezonja wasn’t used, doesn’t change anything on the big picture. The relationshipbetween the player and Barcelona seems to be near its end and only one thing remains to be seen. Hezonja, who is projected to be picked even in the Top5, has a 2 million euros buy out in his contract with Barcelona and that seems to be the only thing which could keep him in Spain.

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/04/flopping/88603

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/611159411210366977

His agent is also working with the Pistons, now, and I think they are working to move to a new arena.

Not sure he would get past Detroit.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/06/05/detroit-pistons-arn-tellem-palace/28460751/

Good find but that sounded like things are still very much up in the air. If they can't reach an appropriate settlement, I wonder if he drops. If he does, I'd definitely trade down and wait the obligatory year for him.

You might not be the only one who would be thinking about that...I was not, though.

Have to figure that anyone who would sell us a draft pick would rather take him and wait instead of giving us the pick. That would be something for a team drafting late.

I predict the buyout gets done. Tellem has some power and Hezonja is not only talented, but he would really help to sell the franchise, IMO.

Would a team be inclined to wait the obligatory year if they thought a guy was just as good or better at 4? I still think Mudiay rounds out the top tier of this draft and happens to play PG, a pivotal position in the league for success and the centerpiece to every good Suns team, ever.

Or maybe the buyout gets done earlier than a year. Don't know at this point.

How recent was that twitter post? If it is recent and still relevant, I'd have to think it won't get done before the draft, which is in 6 days. And if it isn't done before then, I'd have to think it will have some impact on his draft prospects.

EwingsGlass wrote:I am shocked that Arn Tellem could rep Hezonja while he has a front office job with Detroit. Vice chairman of Palace Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Detroit Pistons. That and he is no longer an agent. This tweet rings false to me. That contract status worried me so I looked around for it -- wiki had it as a 3 year contract with a 4 year player option. No mention of a buyout.

Jackson has a way with big egos, he seems to get them to be their best versions of themselves. I'd love to see what he could do with Mario. I'm not frightened by his statements. Some of it can be chalked up to youth. The rest, well, I want to see if he can walk the walk.

Here's the thing, he's a contributor - likely a starter -- on day 1 with huge upside as he acclimates to the speed of the NBA. His game is absolutely suited to the triangle next to Melo.

He's the guy PJax is talking about when he says he wants someone that wants to get to the hoop -- who can get to the hoop. He's Big for a SG at 6'8 200 lbs and likes to finish with a flourish. Shot 39% from 3.

In Europe they say he has an attitude. In America, they call it swagger. Fact is, I am not sure he is wrong. If he accepted the offer to go to Kentucky, he might be the #1 pick. Been playing professionally since like grade school.

Jax has been silent on his intents. I take Towns OK4 or Russell if they are there, but after that, for me it is Hezonja. I can see him being great in the triangle and the timing is right for when he develops.

EVEN IF there is a buyout, we can help with that. He's my #4.

BRIGGS wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:I think Hezonja is actually my top pick here. I liked the GrantLand article about him. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/whos-that-guy-future-lottery-pick-mario-hezonja/.

Jackson has a way with big egos, he seems to get them to be their best versions of themselves. I'd love to see what he could do with Mario. I'm not frightened by his statements. Some of it can be chalked up to youth. The rest, well, I want to see if he can walk the walk.

Here's the thing, he's a contributor - likely a starter -- on day 1 with huge upside as he acclimates to the speed of the NBA. His game is absolutely suited to the triangle next to Melo.

He's the guy PJax is talking about when he says he wants someone that wants to get to the hoop -- who can get to the hoop. He's Big for a SG at 6'8 200 lbs and likes to finish with a flourish. Shot 39% from 3.

In Europe they say he has an attitude. In America, they call it swagger. Fact is, I am not sure he is wrong. If he accepted the offer to go to Kentucky, he might be the #1 pick. Been playing professionally since like grade school.

Jax has been silent on his intents. I take Towns OK4 or Russell if they are there, but after that, for me it is Hezonja. I can see him being great in the triangle and the timing is right for when he develops.

EVEN IF there is a buyout, we can help with that. He's my #4.

Hezonja is the only guy who is 6-8 with elite athleticism and a pure stroke who can make plays with the dribble. He looks like a direct player who was playing for the NBA champions. The problem with the draft is its really good and all of these teams are going to improve. Think back to when A Bennett went 1--it was a hard draft to like--this draft has played down to 8 or 9 who couldve went #1 in that draft.

There are a lot of good players here. A lot of superstar potential if _____. Mudiay can learn to shoot. OK4 can learn to play defense and make free throws. Russell can deal with the athleticism in the NBA. Zinger can add meaningful weight without giving up lateral quickness. Justise can handle NBA shooting guards instead of college PFs. Hezonja can contain the attitude or at least apply it to HIS craft positively. Towns can take those next steps and develop some upper body strength....man strength. Willy Trill can develop within an offensive system. The list goes on... They all have the ability to be stars. But only a select few will.

Croatian Kobe for my money.