Here are some new hot buzzing draft stories going on, as we get closer to the draft things are becoming more interesting by the day, anything is possible at this point.
Here are some new hot buzzing draft stories going on, as we get closer to the draft things are becoming more interesting by the day, anything is possible at this point.
Portland GM Kevin Pritchard, is talking to teams about getting another first round pick, one rumor is Atlanta would trade the 11th pick for Jarret Jack. Portland would then try to use that pick get Al Thornton who is on their radar.
Rodney Stuckey is telling teams, Detroit has promised him to be selected at 15. Although the Pistons have been known to make promises to picks, this could very well be false.
The Phoenix Suns are telling people that they are planning on packaging the picks to move up and nab the player they like most. This possibility could change the draft in many ways.
Yi Jianlian who is working out in LA, did not show up physicals and measurements last week in Orlando. Alot of people believe his reps want to keep him as mysterious as possible. But many believe this could backfire on him. Some love his shooting ability, athleticism, and quickness. Others feel he could be a project and will take time for him to develop the NBA style, plus many feel he is soft, and they question many personal things about him also. All these factors could keep him from being a top 5 pick.
As I have felt all along to me Aaron Gray is very solid and could be a steal for the team that selects him. Most observers say they’re not sure he can be an effective NBA player. But his consistent play is changing peoples minds about him some now say "Aaron Gray is really good. He ran well, his body looked great, he’s smart and understands the game. He shot the ball really well. He definitely solidified himself here. He could play for you right now".
Four players scouts say to look out for are Morris Almond, Jared Dudley, Reyshawn Terry, and Taurean Green. "They have looked very impressive and their stocks are rising quickly". All four should be first rounders according to what a scout told me last week.
Some NBA personnel feel Brandan Wright is a project. He has alot of potential but teams in the top 5 don’t really want to wait and develop him, they want someone more ready to contribute now according to one team personnel member. "His free throws and jump shots need alot of work. His frame will hurt him in the NBA because it maybe hard for him to score inside the personnel member" also said. "If he can’t show a team something consistent fast his stock will fall quickly".
According to a Chicago Bulls personnel member the Bulls would take Joakim Noah if he is still around at #9, he said "Joakim would bring the presence of what we had when Tyson Chandler was playing for us". "With Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah and Ben Wallace mentoring them, our front court would be great for many years".
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