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[Future PhaZe]

wat.

Seraphin is a bench player and not remotely Top 5 on that team.

Uh...hes probably our third best player behind Wall and Nene.

 

[Mothman91]

So we got 2/3 of our payroll filled by 3 players.

One is declining, another is injury prone, and a 3rd I don't even know wtf to think about.

well, this is indeed fucking splendid.

and a damn draft pick.

Uh...hes probably our third best player behind Wall and Nene.

Seraphin was doing damn well when Nene was out. and he was our 3rd best player, unfortunately.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Assuming Blatche is amnestied Wizards starting Lineup:

C - Nene
PF - Okafor
SF - Ariza or Singleton?
SG - ?
PG Wall

Makes me believe they're gonna take Beal @ #3. Although he'd be a horrible complement to Wall. Then again, so would any SG.

Edit: Yep. DX's updated mock thinks the same thing.

 

[The Frankman]

Uh...hes probably our third best player behind Wall and Nene.

Crawford, Wall, Nene, Okafor, Booker in no order.

Booker is much better than Seraphin. Better on O, better rebounder, better understanding of the game.

 

[Jonm1010]

Makes me believe they're gonna take Beal @ #3. Although he'd be a horrible complement to Wall. Then again, so would any SG.

They need some offense because other then Wall all they seem to have is Ariza and the black hole that he is. And he's only offense because he refuses to play within himself and not chuck up shitty shots.

 

[LegendofJoe]

I'd say after years of Shinn and Bower and losing CP3 we deserve a little bit of luck here.

And why does Sterns veto carry over to a regime that literally had nothing to do with Sterns actions? I guess I could see that being a legitimate reason to hate Stern, but not quite understanding why the Hornets would deserve that blame?

This is true, but as a diehard Charlotte Hornets fan growing up and now a fan of the worst team in the history of the NBA you'll have to excuse me for being a little bitter.

 

[Future PhaZe]

I mean...im still shocked. Between Singleton and Ves why in the world would we find Ariza attractive?

And with the play of Seraphin at the end of the season why on Earth would you find Okafor attractive?

I mean..

Fuck.

 

[Mothman91]

I mean...im still shocked. Between Singleton and Ves why in the world would we find Ariza attractive?

And with the play of Seraphin at the end of the season why on Earth would you find Okafor attractive?

I mean..

Fuck.

We were doing damn well at the end of the season too. I was looking very forward to this season, but now....

yeah,

fuck.

 

[marathonfool]

2012 Draft

#1 Davis - Hornets
#2 Robinson - Bobcats
#3 Beal - Wizards
#4 Barnes - Cavs
#5 MGK - Kings
#6 Drummond or Lillard - Blazers

That's how my top 6 draft picks look like right now.

 

[SamuraiX-]

2012 Draft

#1 Davis - Hornets
#2 Robinson - Bobcats
#3 Beal - Wizards
#4 Barnes - Cavs
#5 MGK MKG - Kings
#6 Drummond or Lillard - Blazers

That's how my top 6 draft picks look like right now.

Buckets. Jizz. Tits.

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
Wizards in win now mode. Reluctant to throw big $ at limited free agent class. Okafor/Ariza pros who will be good people around John Wall.

Oh, DA.

KBergCBS
My thoughts on the Wizards-Hornets trade. http://t.co/49pnmh82

Outstanding.

 

[The Frankman]

Oh, DA.

Nene is a guy that'll make Wall better, yet he just comments on Okafor and Ariza?

I can't wait for the 1st time Ariza has the ball, Wall wants it back in Ariza shakes him off and goes into and ISO.

Outstanding.

 

[Jonm1010]

Nene is a guy that'll make Wall better, yet he just comments on Okafor and Ariza?

I can't wait for the 1st time Ariza has the ball, Wall wants it back in Ariza shakes him off and goes into and ISO.

Haha so true.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Crawford is one of the worst players in the NBA though.

edit: I'm thinking Drummond drops to 9th or lower at this point...

 

[Jonm1010]

Crawford is one of the worst players in the NBA though.

edit: I'm thinking Drummond drops to 9th or lower at this point...

Someone will take him based off that "potential," and frankly if he does fall id be ok if the hornets did take a risk on him at ten.

 

[DY_nasty]

Wall is one of the worst passers in the league.

RZA is perpendicular to the square and Okafor's hands are Biyombad.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Someone will take him based off that "potential," and frankly if he does fall id be ok if the hornets did take a risk on him at ten.

None of the teams with a top 8 pick make sense for him though; a lot of teams that are either trying to win soon or already have invested a lot into other young big men.

 

[Jonm1010]

None of the teams with a top 8 pick make sense for him though; a lot of teams that are either trying to win soon or already have invested a lot into other young big men.

Well if he falls to us at ten I'd risk it.....unless one of the more proven SF's or someone like Lilliard falls to ten.

 

[The Frankman]

One popular Knick rumor is that they:

a) are trying to work a draft night deal with Golden State where the move up to #35 and take Doron Lamb.
b) do a post-draft deal where they sign-and-trade Landry Fields for him.

Besides PG, Knicks are desperately trying to get young perimeter shooters and Lamb, Kim English, and Darius Odom-Johnson fit that. Guys who can catch-and-shoot, shoot off the dribble, or shoot running off a screen.

An exceptionally tough defensive player, Johnson-Odom may not have great size for the shooting guard position at 6'2, but teams will value his scoring instincts and ability to compensate for his height with his 6'7 wingspan on the defensive end.

Also defense helps too.

 

[reilo]

When I think lucky franchises, I think New Orleans Hornets.

 

[Dominican Power]

One popular Knick rumor is that they:

a) are trying to work a draft night deal with Golden State where the move up to #35 and take Doron Lamb.
b) do a post-draft deal where they sign-and-trade Landry Fields for him.

Besides PG, Knicks are desperately trying to get young perimeter shooters and Lamb, Kim English, and Darius Odom-Johnson fit that. Guys who can catch-and-shoot, shoot off the dribble, or shoot running off a screen.


Also defense helps too.

Me gusta.

 

[LegendofJoe]

I've decided that I want the Bobcats to take Drummond. If we can't draft a star player we might as well take on a project with high potential so we can continue to suck and be in the lottery. Rich Cho might want to be Presti, but the Khan method will work too (eventually at least).

 

[KingJ2002]

You ready for the most expensive tank ever?

lol... when i read the news... that's what i saw

a tank of epic proportions.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

I've decided that I want the Bobcats to take Drummond. If we can't draft a star player we might as well take on a project with high potential so we can continue to suck and be in the lottery. Rich Cho might want to be Presti, but the Khan method will work too (eventually at least).

Let's not pretend like there is a method to what David Kahn does.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Let's not pretend like there is a method to what David Kahn does.

-Keep drafting wingspan
-Pray for a miracle

See, that's a method.

 

[SamuraiX-]

One popular Knick rumor is that they:

a) are trying to work a draft night deal with Golden State where the move up to #35 and take Doron Lamb.
b) do a post-draft deal where they sign-and-trade Landry Fields for him.

Besides PG, Knicks are desperately trying to get young perimeter shooters and Lamb, Kim English, and Darius Odom-Johnson fit that. Guys who can catch-and-shoot, shoot off the dribble, or shoot running off a screen.


Also defense helps too.

Kings worked out Kim English earlier in the week, but I never watched him too much. After reading up a little about him I feel like he could be a 2nd round steal. I'd be thrilled with either him or D-Lamb @ #35.

 

[Bowser]

I've decided that I want the Bobcats to take Drummond. If we can't draft a star player we might as well take on a project with high potential so we can continue to suck and be in the lottery. Rich Cho might want to be Presti, but the Khan method will work too (eventually at least).

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

lol... when i read the news... that's what i saw

a tank of epic proportions.

I'm not ready for the No Limit gold plated tank of 2013. I'm just not.

Percy Miller is gonna sue somebody when The Wiz make everybody say UGH, na na na na.

 

[LegendofJoe]

Let's not pretend like there is a method to what David Kahn does.

Syracuse believes in his methods, Waiters is counting down the days until he becomes a Timberwolf.

edit: and Bowser you know you're ready for the Drummond future, if we figure out he won't ever develop we'll hide his flaws and pawn him off to the Wizards.

 

[etiolate]

So Barnes cancelled his workout with the Kings and Robinson isn't working out with the Kings either. Best Case Scenario: MKG falls to Kings.

 

[Mothman91]

So Barnes cancelled his workout with the Kings and Robinson isn't working out with the Kings either. Best Case Scenario: MKG falls to Kings.

MKG could really fall to 5-6??

I don't believe.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Syracuse believes in his methods, Waiters is counting down the days until he becomes a Timberwolf.

edit: and Bowser you know you're ready for the Drummond future, if we figure out he won't ever develop we'll hide his flaws and pawn him off to the Wizards.

Hiding his flaws would involve never passing him the ball which could hurt his trade value a bit.

 

[SamuraiX-]

So Barnes cancelled his workout with the Kings and Robinson isn't working out with the Kings either. Best Case Scenario: MKG falls to Kings.

We haven't worked out a single guy projected to go Top 5 on any board. Kings will probably end up taking Barnes regardless because he'll give us the "offensive versatility" and "perimeter defensive prowess" we've been seeking.

 

[Dominican Power]

"The Knicks are a great franchise and I live in New York City (each summer), so I'd definitely consider them if they were interested," Nash said, according to ESPN.

"We need you to come to New York!" he told Nash, who felt "flattered" by Frazier's comment.

; )

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

; )

Poor Lin.

 

[etiolate]

We haven't worked out a single guy projected to go Top 5 on any board. Kings will probably end up taking Barnes regardless because he'll give us the "offensive versatility" and "perimeter defensive prowess" we've been seeking.

Yeah, the team could just be marked as a destination nobody wants. Though it would be odd for Petrie to draft someone they didn't work out. With him, it's just as possible they overreach and draft someone who would have fallen to the 14th spot.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Yeah, the team could just be marked as a destination nobody wants. Though it would be odd for Petrie to draft someone they didn't work out. With him, it's just as possible they overreach and draft someone who would have fallen to the 14th spot.

Terrence Jones future.

 

[Syphon Filter]

; )

 

[LegendofJoe]

Hiding his flaws would involve never passing him the ball which could hurt his trade value a bit.

Put backs, alleys, and a damn good free throw coach should do the trick I think.

 

[Knux-Future]

The Kings could be looking to trade the pick too.

They really don't need any more young dudes.

Get some vets.

They really need a SF.


hmmmmmm...

Spoiler

I can't wait until we stay put and take Zeller because he's tall and stuff. 7th seed here we come

 

[scorcho]

Poor Lin.

damn. i was looking forward him rushing into the paint, bumping into someone and turning the ball over. again. and again. and again. this team will forever be a clusterfuck so long as Dolan pays the bills.

<- owns 1 hipsterific linsanity shirt.

 

[KingJ2002]

looks like sessions might be staying in LA after all.

http://hoopfocus.com/2012/06/20/los-angeles-lakers-ramon-sessions-working-on-long-term-deal/

@LAIreland: I&#8217;ve been told that the &#8234;#Lakers&#8236; are working on a long-term deal with Ramon Sessions (via @ESPNLA710)

if this goes down.. it gels with what jim buss has been saying... the lakers might go into the next season with minor changes.

and as far as D-Will is concerned

here's what Chris Broussard says:

"If Deron is set on leaving, the Nets will explore sign-and-trade possibilities with the Lakers (Andrew Bynum) and Knicks (Carmelo Anthony). They&#8217;ll then make a run at Steve Nash, says Broussard."

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/stor...ts-mavericks-leaders-race-sign-deron-williams

i doubt they'll get bynum... but a gasol / nash duo would be great to watch imo

 

[LegendofJoe]

Could the Kings afford Iguodala? A Tyreke/5 for Iguodala/Turner swap would help both teams I think.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

There is no fucking way Steve Nash is going to play in Brooklyn by himself.

Step up your game, Broussard.

 

[reilo]

The Orlando Magic are in advanced talks with Oklahoma City assistant GM Rob Hennigan to make him franchise's new GM, league sources tell Y!

.

 

[Knux-Future]

Could the Kings afford Iguodala? A Tyreke/5 for Iguodala/Turner swap would help both teams I think.

Collins and Reke?


yes.

To see who would kill the other first (or rather in Reke's case see who would drive the killer to Collins) first, would be awesome.

Bring me my trainwreck.

 

[etiolate]

Could the Kings afford Iguodala? A Tyreke/5 for Iguodala/Turner swap would help both teams I think.

They have cap space. Whether the Maloofs want to pay Iggy's contract or not is another question.

 

[Canuck76]

None of the teams with a top 8 pick make sense for him though; a lot of teams that are either trying to win soon or already have invested a lot into other young big men.

Portland makes perfect sense.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Portland makes perfect sense.

When you've got a top 15 player in the NBA in his prime, it's the perfect time to select a guy who isn't going to be good for at least four years when that star player's contract will expire.

 

[reilo]

Update: The #Magic and new GM Rob Hennigan have agreed to contract terms, according to a league source.

.

 

[Red Blaster]

Presti's right hand, good. Only 30 years told too.