Official 2014 NBA Draft Day thread

[PDXFonz]

Just curious, would you trade Lillard for Parker?

Nope, Lillard still is Olsheys plan, he's just building on it. I don't think they would trade Lillard either. I think Lillard is actually untouchable, Aldridge is not imo.

I would trade la if he doesn't have a long term vision here. I think that's what was going on with e contract negotiations. Pitching their plan to LAs camp to find out if he's on board or not.

Could end up taking off enough cap room to sign a max, and bring in the most nba ready player. Parker can do a lot on the floor like Batum, but with a higher ceiling, and more time to hit it.

 

[Rhal]

Those are also Chicago's colors. Yea the Rose makes it more for portland but could also be a sign of respect for Derrick Rose, CHICAGO IS TRADING FOR JABARI!!!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA New Orleans is shopping forward Ryan Anderson and guard Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA New Orleans is shopping forward Ryan Anderson and guard Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

I still don't get why NO drafted Rivers as high as they did in the first place.

 

[PDXFonz]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA New Orleans is shopping forward Ryan Anderson and guard Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

*Dialtone*

 

[BBert]

Those are also Chicago's colors. Yea the Rose makes it more for portland but could also be a sign of respect for Derrick Rose, CHICAGO IS TRADING FOR JABARI!!!

Sadly, that's more likely. Way to burst my bubble, man.

 

[Rhal]

Sadly, that's more likely. Way to burst my bubble, man.

Jabari would be cool if we didn't have to give up LMA or Lillard but i'd rather keep the sure thing in LMA who if Jabari has the Career LMA has had so far he will be considered a great #1 pick.

 

[PDXFonz]

Those are also Chicago's colors. Yea the Rose makes it more for portland but could also be a sign of respect for Derrick Rose, CHICAGO IS TRADING FOR JABARI!!!

Chicago isn't trade anything that would decrease melo chances. And they couldn't get Parker without doing that.

There is actually a logical reason for portland.

 

[Rhal]

Chicago isn't trade anything that would decrease melo chances. And they couldn't get Parker without doing that.

There is actually a logical reason for portland.

16/19/Butler/Mirotic/Snell for #1 then amnesty boozer and they have capspace to sign Melo outright.
There isn't anymore of a logical reason for Portland then for Chicago.

 

[Natebishop3]

Jabari would be cool if we didn't have to give up LMA or Lillard but i'd rather keep the sure thing in LMA who if Jabari has the Career LMA has had so far he will be considered a great #1 pick.

If it's not LA or Dame, I don't think we have the assets to draft high enough to get Parker.

 

[H.C.]

Nope, Lillard still is Olsheys plan, he's just building on it. I don't think they would trade Lillard either. I think Lillard is actually untouchable, Aldridge is not imo.

I would trade la if he doesn't have a long term vision here. I think that's what was going on with e contract negotiations. Pitching their plan to LAs camp to find out if he's on board or not.

Could end up taking off enough cap room to sign a max, and bring in the most nba ready player. Parker can do a lot on the floor like Batum, but with a higher ceiling, and more time to hit it.

Okay I'm just going to run with this idea for a second...

What Free Agents in your mind would be willing to sign with Portland for max money when there are so many teams with max money to offer?
Portland isn't a huge great destination for Free Agent Superstars. Why would one want to come here now?

Point is... Trading Aldridge isn't a guarantee a FA will come to Portland to play with Lillard/Wiggins or Parker.
I'd even go as far to say that without Aldridge, no big name free agents will come to Portland because there are soooo many teams with money and flexibility in the next two years.

 

[PDXFonz]

16/19/Butler/Mirotic/Snell for #1 then amnesty boozer and they have capspace to sign Melo outright.
There isn't anymore of a logical reason for Portland then for Chicago.

And why would they go for Parker if they are going for melo.

Only shot of that is a 3 way trade.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

16/19/Butler/Mirotic/Snell for #1 then amnesty boozer and they have capspace to sign Melo outright.
There isn't anymore of a logical reason for Portland then for Chicago.

The Cavs are dumb but not that dumb. That's a steaming pile of shit for the #1 pick.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

And why would they go for Parker if they are going for melo.

So they can trade him to Portland for LMA, lol.

 

[PDXFonz]

So they can trade him to Portland for LMA, lol.

Yeah that's what I wAs thinking as a 3 way trade
How tight are lma and melo? Is he that "all star"

 

[BBert]

Chicago isn't trade anything that would decrease melo chances. And they couldn't get Parker without doing that.

There is actually a logical reason for portland.

Way to reinflate my bubble, man.

(Even though it's all just speculation, I want to believe. )

 

[Natebishop3]

Hmmm

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Yeah that's what I wAs thinking as a 3 way trade
How tight are lma and melo? Is he that "all star"

Whatever team Parker goes to we'll make you the mod of that team's forum here on S2.

 

[Sean.ivity]

Hoping something happens today... I'm bored.

 

[Rhal]

And why would they go for Parker if they are going for melo.

Only shot of that is a 3 way trade.

Because melos a 3 and parkers a 4.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA Multiple sources say @WojYahooNBA will break some stories tonight.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

yes

 

[PDXFonz]

He even says "you know" a lot

Perfect fit

Edit: so does wiggins...

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA Multiple sources say @WojYahooNBA will break some stories tonight.

Yawn. He does that every year. It would be news if he didn't break some stories.

 

[Natebishop3]

Wiggins is dressed like he's going to the 1989 Grammy's.

 

[BBert]

Can someone refresh me on what time this shindig starts?

 

[Darkwebs]

Can someone refresh me on what time this shindig starts?

In like 12 minutes

 

[BBert]

In like 12 minutes

LOL Thanks.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Way to reinflate my bubble, man.

(Even though it's all just speculation, I want to believe. )

Maybe the rose is for Los Angeles?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Maybe the rose is for Los Angeles?

or bette midler?