re: nba draft 2008
Minnesota. In the....'96 Draft Minnesota drafted Ray Allen. They then traded his rights to the Bucks for the rights to Stephon Marbury. Allen *argh* NBA Champion, Marbury team cancer. Two years go, Minnesota drafted Brandon Roy and then traded his rights for the rights of Randy Foye drafted by the Blazers. Roy NBA All-Star, Foye possible started. Last night Minnesota drafted OJ Mayo and, in an 8 player deal, obtained the rights to Kevin Love from Memphis Grizzlies. Let's see how this plays out.
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speaking of the Grizzlies...they now have 5 combo/point guards in OJ Mayo, Mike Conley, Kyle Lowry, Marko Jaric and Javaris Crittenton. Is there any way the Lakers can reacquire Critt? i love his potential.
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Can the Spurs trade their 1st round pick, George Hill, to the Lakers? The Lakers were high on him and Spurs allegedly e-mailed all nba teams about selling their 1st round pick, 26th overall.
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unsubstantiated rumor that i will comment on: Lamar Odom, Jordan Farmar, and Luke Walton or Trevor Ariza to the Bulls for Kirk Hinrich and a re-signed Luol Deng. Financially...it could work depending on what Luol Deng is re-signed too. Bulls have Derek Rose now so they don't need Hinrich. The Bulls can only sign Gordon or Deng and, if Deng isn't happy there, could sign Gordon and trade Deng. They'll get a veteran with a big salary that can come off the books in a year. Lakers get a younger PG (compared to Fish) and a SF that can hit that 18 footer and keep defenses honest. that and Hinrich has always been my favorite non-Laker player. i'd buy his jersey in a second.