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The Warriors would like to upgrade their starting small-forward spot.

Golden State reportedly would like to trade a combination of its four first-round picks for Andre Iguodala, Nicolas Batum, Luol Deng, Rudy Gay, Danny Granger or Josh Smith.

"Having four picks is a tremendous situation to be in, and I think we can do some good things with it," general manager Bob Myers said. "We're excited. We have a tremendous amount of assets, which puts us in good shape to explore a variety of opportunities. It's up to us to make something of it."

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a 6-foot-7 small forward out of Kentucky, also is coveted by the Warriors.
 
Mediocre Man said:
Sam Amick
More proof that the NBA combine is getting worse: Source says Anthony Davis, Bradley Beal, Andre Drummond, Dion Waiters, and Harrison Barnes are declining to take part in skills drills that involve running and shooting tomorrow. This list is likely to get longer, as agents try to limit the chances that their prospect works out in front of a large group and instead prioritize individual team workouts.
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This is a fukkin joke, they should be required to do these drills, fukkin pussies!
 
Mediocre Man said:
http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta..._Use_Picks_To_Trade_For_Veteran_Small_Forward

The Warriors would like to upgrade their starting small-forward spot.

Golden State reportedly would like to trade a combination of its four first-round picks for Andre Iguodala, Nicolas Batum, Luol Deng, Rudy Gay, Danny Granger or Josh Smith.

"Having four picks is a tremendous situation to be in, and I think we can do some good things with it," general manager Bob Myers said. "We're excited. We have a tremendous amount of assets, which puts us in good shape to explore a variety of opportunities. It's up to us to make something of it."

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a 6-foot-7 small forward out of Kentucky, also is coveted by the Warriors.
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Batum for Curry and they have a deal! :pimp:
 
Anyone else see Kidd Gilchrist as the next Martell Webster???
 
Mediocre Man said:
Golden State reportedly would like to trade a combination of its four first-round picks for Andre Iguodala, Nicolas Batum, Luol Deng, Rudy Gay, Danny Granger or Josh Smith.
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Four picks, but only two first rounders. And only one of interest.
 
Chad Ford Chat

Chad, should the Pacers try and package Darren Collison and the 26th pick to move up and a get shooter? Jeremy Lamb would make a lot of sense for them.
Chad Ford (1:31 PM)

I think that's a serious option for them. Several teams in the lottery -- most notably the Hornets (10) and Blazers (11) -- are in the market for a point guard. The Hornets loved Collison when they had him last time. Not sure where the Pacers would go at 11, but Lamb, Rivers, Damian Lillard, Jared Sullinger, Dion Waiters would all be possibilities for them
 
Mediocre Man said:
Chad Ford Chat

Chad, should the Pacers try and package Darren Collison and the 26th pick to move up and a get shooter? Jeremy Lamb would make a lot of sense for them.
Chad Ford (1:31 PM)

I think that's a serious option for them. Several teams in the lottery -- most notably the Hornets (10) and Blazers (11) -- are in the market for a point guard. The Hornets loved Collison when they had him last time. Not sure where the Pacers would go at 11, but Lamb, Rivers, Damian Lillard, Jared Sullinger, Dion Waiters would all be possibilities for them
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Unless Portland is high on Collison, and they don't think they could sign any of the FA PG's out there, this wouldn't make sense. We're trying to acquire assets/tools. Keeping 6 and 11 and signing a FA = better assets/tools than 6, DC, and #26.
 
Collison is a backup.

It's insulting if the Pacers are asking for a lotto pick for him.
 
Early buzz out of the first day of Chicago pre-draft camp is that Cleveland loves Barnes and Washington is hot for Beal.

NO- AD
CHA- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
WAS- Beal
CLE- Barnes
SAC- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
Por- MKG? Whichever is left from the two bigs? Lillard?

Amick is being told that all the mocks are way off in the top 10 and he agrees. Oddly, seems like Beal and Barnes are sticking up there. So it seems like some of MKG, Robinson, or Drummond are being overvalued in mocks. Also Waiters declined to do the drills, might give more credence to his stock being higher than we think (Toronto liking him at 8).
 
I can't fathom Barnes going over MKG.

This is the type of move when your best player (Irving) plays assistant GM.
 
Run BJM said:
Early buzz out of the first day of Chicago pre-draft camp is that Cleveland loves Barnes and Washington is hot for Beal.

NO- AD
CHA- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
WAS- Beal
CLE- Barnes
SAC- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
Por- MKG? Whichever is left from the two bigs? Lillard?

Amick is being told that all the mocks are way off in the top 10 and he agrees. Oddly, seems like Beal and Barnes are sticking up there. So it seems like some of MKG, Robinson, or Drummond are being overvalued in mocks. Also Waiters declined to do the drills, might give more credence to his stock being higher than we think (Toronto liking him at 8).
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Best guess is Drummond (for lack of motor) and Robinson are dropping - NOT MKG.

Robinson is a very good rebounder, solid defender and capable low post scorer but he really anything special? He's not big enough to be a 5, not explosive enough to be a star 4 - I'm not seeing it. Looks to me like a guy that will stick around for a lot of years, probably even make a few AS games, but never be a star, so it's no surprise that he may be sliding.
 
Run BJM said:
Early buzz out of the first day of Chicago pre-draft camp is that Cleveland loves Barnes and Washington is hot for Beal.

NO- AD
CHA- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
WAS- Beal
CLE- Barnes
SAC- Robinson/Drummond/MKG
Por- MKG? Whichever is left from the two bigs? Lillard?

Amick is being told that all the mocks are way off in the top 10 and he agrees. Oddly, seems like Beal and Barnes are sticking up there. So it seems like some of MKG, Robinson, or Drummond are being overvalued in mocks. Also Waiters declined to do the drills, might give more credence to his stock being higher than we think (Toronto liking him at 8).
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Thx and interesting, Robinson's measurement will be a big deal for where he goes IMO, depending on who Sac would take at #5 out of Drummond-MKG-Robinson I'd be happy with the leftovers, especially as one would be a big.
 
glazeduck said:
Best guess is Drummond (for lack of motor) and Robinson are dropping - NOT MKG.

Robinson is a very good rebounder, solid defender and capable low post scorer but he really anything special? He's not big enough to be a 5, not explosive enough to be a star 4 - I'm not seeing it. Looks to me like a guy that will stick around for a lot of years, probably even make a few AS games, but never be a star, so it's no surprise that he may be sliding.
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and there are a lot of very good 4's in this draft, and s few with perhaps a good bit more upside but with perhaps higher risk, but if someone does not think their risk is very high I can see Robinson dropping a little bit (6-9?)
 
But that has been well known all year.

His forte is finishing in transition, defense and attacking the rim.

I can see Robinson falling. Seeing him next to Drummond I think he's 6'7"-ish.
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
But that has been well known all year.

His forte is finishing in transition, defense and attacking the rim.

I can see Robinson falling. Seeing him next to Drummond I think he's 6'7"-ish.
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who knows? he may not be falling at all, or when these GM's actually see his shooting in person they get more gun shy, most of this is all rumors and smokescreens anyway..
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
I can't fathom Barnes going over MKG.

This is the type of move when your best player (Irving) plays assistant GM.
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Keep in mind that they took Tristan Thompson #4 overall last year to quite a bit of surprise (ahead of Valanciunas, Biyombo, Knight). On the one hand you could think they're smokescreening, on the other you know they're not afraid to just draft their guy. And they don't want to have another LeBron situation where their franchise guy is trying to GTFO.

Though it does seem a little nuts to take Barnes over MKG, and to pass on a potential beast C in Drummond if hes there.

Doubt Sac passes on MKG though.
 
If TRob is gonna fall to us, it would be a blessing. Foolish teams ahead of us.
 
I would think in that scenario, Sacramento would be happy for MKG to fall. Perfect fit for them. A SF who will be effective on the floor without needing touches and taking them away from Cousins and then Evans
 
Run BJM said:
Keep in mind that they took Tristan Thompson #4 overall last year to quite a bit of surprise (ahead of Valanciunas, Biyombo, Knight). On the one hand you could think they're smokescreening, on the other you know they're not afraid to just draft their guy. And they don't want to have another LeBron situation where their franchise guy is trying to GTFO.

Though it does seem a little nuts to take Barnes over MKG, and to pass on a potential beast C in Drummond if hes there.

Doubt Sac passes on MKG though.
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Speaking of potential surprise picks -- Chad Ford still maintains that Dion Waiters is still in play at #6 or #11.

Btw, what S2 poster first brought this 'news' to the board?

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Here is the original thread: LINK
 
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