Draft Night Thread - First Round

[Monster]

I've been thinking about Cleveland at 29. They really have a financial crunch. Might be an easy move up spot.

I was interested in Schroder until I looked at this stats today and he hasn't shot the 3 well for 2 years.

Shoeder might be about done but I'd be very interested in free agent Dean Wade as a backup forward who can really shoot.

Yeah I wonder what his market will be and what kind of opportunity he would receive or want. He likely isn't starting here.

[Phenom]

Mara to OKC a year after they took Sorber. Could be on the move?

Or Hartenstein is let go for cap reasons...

Interesting. Wolves trade Rudy for White and use their trade exception in a sign-and-trade for Hartenstein.

Jaylin Williams is possibly available now as well if you are interested in a stretch big.

[BeenLurkin]

The Thunder just drafted a guy who has the length to match Wemby. Of course, they also have Holmgren. No doubt they’ll also re-sign Hartenstein. The strong get stronger. It’s so frustrating to see the teams we are chasing have multiple high first round picks while we try to get their level with a bare draft cupboard, feeding on scraps.

Or maybe the rookie flames out and the known quantity veteran has to be a cap cut and thrives in a new spot? Not every sure fire lottery pick pays off. I like the idea of Hartenstien being motivated to beat the Thunder while starting for the Wolves!

[Monster]

Mike Miller sighting. It looks like he is a player agent now.

Yep he is. Looks like he has a pretty solid list of clients already.

[Phenom]

OK Hornets. Ready to trade ?

[Monster]

The Thunder just drafted a guy who has the length to match Wemby. Of course, they also have Holmgren. No doubt they’ll also re-sign Hartenstein. The strong get stronger. It’s so frustrating to see the teams we are chasing have multiple high first round picks while we try to get their level with a bare draft cupboard, feeding on scraps.

Or maybe the rookie flames out and the known quantity veteran has to be a cap cut and thrives in a new spot? Not every sure fire lottery pick pays off. I like the idea of Hartenstien being motivated to beat the Thunder while starting for the Wolves!

Remember anu number of years ago when Utah had a huge collection of bigs? They didn't stop drafting them. If I remember right the lowest drafted guy will be a HOF.

[Lipoli390]

Well I guess the deal to move up for Philon isn’t with the Hornets.

[Phenom]

Is Steinbach a good fit next to Rudy and the rest of the Hornets guys?

[60WinTim]

After Charlotte takes Steinbach, we have 4 straight teams making their 2nd pick of the night. Hmmm....

[Lipoli390]

The Bulls were projected to take Steinbach at #15. What will they do now that he’s off the board? The smart move for the Bulls is to draft Philon and deal him to the Wolves for Rudy.