Draft Thoughts

[Basghetti80]

With so much trade talk I decided to think about where I think the draft is going.

Clippers - Griffin(too obvious not to happen)
Memphis - Rubio(but they swap this pick to Kings at 4)
Thunder - Thabeet(him or Harden but I think they go Thabeet)
Kings - Hill(again there is a swap here; Hill goes to Memphis)
Wizards - Harden(they entertain trades but end up keeping Harden)
Wolves- Evans(It's him or Jennings)
Warriors - Jennings(they take Evans if Wolves go Jennings)
Knicks - Curry(Too easy)
Raptors - DeRozan(A great fit here)
Bucks - Flynn(could be a big in Blair but I doubt it)
Nets - Blair(if Bulls want him they must trade here maybe with both picks)
Bobcats - Henderson(again an excellent fit especially with Brown as coach)
Pacers - Holiday( I like this kid a lot and consider this a big steal for Pacers)
Suns - Clark (They want Flynn but he goes 10 or 12-Clark is fallback to PG)
Pistons - Daye(This feels like a Dumars pick with the upside factor)
Bulls - Williams(I am a little worried about this pick)


Now from a Bulls prespective I think Blair is the choice but they have to move up to get him. Nets will take him at 11 and he should be there I think. Raptors need a SG/SF and Bucks won't be able to turn down a PG like Flynn or Holiday. If 16 and 26 can get you Blair they should do it(I am saying that assuming no trade is available for a star veteran bigman). If still at 16 I think they end up choosing from Williams, Johnson, and Mullens. With Lawson, Maynor and Teague also on the board they might have some trade value with someone who needs a PG(maybe move up with Milwaukee if they like one of those 3 PGs above Flynn or Holiday). Williams is the choice I think if they stay at 16 but I am concerned about intangibles with this kid. On the surface he is an attractive player but I am concerned. My dream draft outside of trading for a star veteran bigman is the move up to 10 or 11 to get Blair. It really is the way to go.

 

[Rose1]

Many experts of late feel Raptors are going to draft Blair. Also, Steve Kerr has been rumored to really liking Austin Daye, which is no surprise because of his skill-set.

 

[Ralphb07]

Like Rose1 said many experts think Toronto wants Blair at 9. The 1st 8 picks will set up a lot IMO. If Jrue Holiday goes in top 8 like many expect and a Derozan slips it could shape thing up a bit.

If Toronto at 9 doesn't take Blair I then think we could trade up and get him. Maybe swap 16 and 26 with the Bucks for 10 and take Blair. I don't see Blair getting past 10 though

 

[Basghetti80]

I can't see Raptors taking Blair at 9 if DeRozan is sitting there, and I expect he will be. 16 and 26 to get up to 10 to take Blair makes a ton of sense. Bucks could take a PG at 16 like Teague, Lawson or Maynor and then get a bigman at 26 like perhaps Lawal. Nets would take Blair at 11 which is why moving up to 10 makes sense. Daye is a possibility to the Suns Rose 1; I can see it. If Daye goes to Suns then Pistons take Clark. I really think the Bulls if they are not making some big trade need to try to find a way to move up to get Blair. A Tyrus, Noah, Blair and Miller frontcourt next season ain't bad especially if they bring Gordon back.

 

[Rose1]

I get where you coming from Basghetti80, but I rather sign a hybird player like Blair through Free Agency. You have Bass and Milsap whom could potentially be available. Think about it, we should sign one of them - preferably Milsap - try to trade Hinrich while addressing depth with the 16th pick and 26th pick. I can see Blair having a impact but I difinitely wouldn't move up just to get him. I would move up to get a upside player like Daye or Derozen, but not a specialist. Even though, I wouldn't underestimate his toughness, rebounding, and energy. I just don't think he's that much worthy.

 

[SouL EateR]

If things fall that way id go with James Johnson at this point with Mullens a close second in my mind.

 

[Dpauley23]

Ralphb07 wrote:

Like Rose1 said many experts think Toronto wants Blair at 9. The 1st 8 picks will set up a lot IMO. If Jrue Holiday goes in top 8 like many expect and a Derozan slips it could shape thing up a bit.

If Toronto at 9 doesn't take Blair I then think we could trade up and get him. Maybe swap 16 and 26 with the Bucks for 10 and take Blair. I don't see Blair getting past 10 though

Doubt Bucks trade their pick since they really like Flynn and need someone to replace Sessions

 

[Ralphb07]

Dpauley23 wrote:

Ralphb07 wrote:

Like Rose1 said many experts think Toronto wants Blair at 9. The 1st 8 picks will set up a lot IMO. If Jrue Holiday goes in top 8 like many expect and a Derozan slips it could shape thing up a bit.

If Toronto at 9 doesn't take Blair I then think we could trade up and get him. Maybe swap 16 and 26 with the Bucks for 10 and take Blair. I don't see Blair getting past 10 though

Doubt Bucks trade their pick since they really like Flynn and need someone to replace Sessions

Reports are that the Bucks are looking for PG and PF help because they can't sign Sessions and Charlie V so getting pick 16 and 26 might be better in filling both those spots unless there really and I mean really high on a certain player. This draft there's not much that separates picks from 10-30 IMO so filling holes might be better for a certain team

 

[Ralphb07]

Heads up guys. Terrance Williams worked out for the Bulls yesterday

 

[Simeon2UC]

Flynn and Chase Budinger worked out for the Bulls too. Stephen Bardo said Flynn was looking like a top 5 pick when I asked.

 

[Ralphb07]

Simeon2UC wrote:

Flynn and Chase Budinger worked out for the Bulls too. Stephen Bardo said Flynn was looking like a top 5 pick when I asked.

Cool where did you see this at?

 

[Simeon2UC]

I work for a urban station called 92.3. I saw him today and he told me about the workouts and Flynn impressed him the most. He didn't get into detail.

 

[Ralphb07]

Simeon2UC wrote:

I work for a urban station called 92.3. I saw him today and he told me about the workouts and Flynn impressed him the most. He didn't get into detail.

Cool

KC has a article about Flynn and Chase working out

 

[Simeon2UC]

Ralphb07 wrote:

Simeon2UC wrote:

I work for a urban station called 92.3. I saw him today and he told me about the workouts and Flynn impressed him the most. He didn't get into detail.

Cool

KC has a article about Flynn and Chase working out

I'm going out check it out, hopefully he went into details.

 

[ryguy24]

Simeon2UC wrote:

Ralphb07 wrote:

Simeon2UC wrote:

I work for a urban station called 92.3. I saw him today and he told me about the workouts and Flynn impressed him the most. He didn't get into detail.

Cool

KC has a article about Flynn and Chase working out

I'm going out check it out, hopefully he went into details.

He didn't. Just stated it.

 

[JimmyBulls]

The mock look pretty much like I think it could go on draft day. But, I think the Pacers will probably end up taking Clark or Mullens. I think Daye is probably a stretch for the Pistons too. I just don't think he has as much upside as some people think. The Pistons should be looking to draft a nice pure point guard like Lawson, and then try to move Rip. Stuckey is good, but the kid is clearly not a playmaker. I think he loses a step offensively trying to be the team's primary table setter, and they should just let him play off guard. Lastly, i'm hoping the Bulls pass on T Will. I like Williams, but I think this team should be looking to draft a big with upside at 16 and a nice rotation guard at 26.