As we get deeper into the NBA playoffs, we also get more draft news flowing in, so I will start giving readers updates on the hot buzzing stories.
The other day I spoke with someone close with the Boston Celtics who asked to remain nameless, but the person did confirm to me that the Celtics truly are looking at 10 players in this years draft. The person said right now they’re waiting on the draft lottery before they can really get down to business. But the person said they have been working on the assumption that they’ll have the number 2 overall pick, as of right now. The players they are looking at are Kevin Durant, Greg Oden, Brandan Wright, Al Horford, Mike Conley Jr, Yi Jianlian, Spencer Hawes, Corey Brewer, Julian Wright, and Jeff Green. The person said Kevin Durant would probably be at the top of the list right now. The person also said they would consider trading their pick if the right package deal came along, but right now they’re leaving all their options open.
Kevin Durant has signed an endorsement deal with upper deck, they will market Durant in all of its 2007-08 products, and on its packaging. In just one year his popularity has rose high and they wanted to jump on the opportunity. There is also a rumor circulating that he’ll sign a shoe deal with Nike a possible deal of 5 years worth $40-$50 million dollars.
In a recent interview with draftexpress.com Tiago Splitter is unsure right now about his immediate future. He really wants to come over to the United States and play in the NBA, but he has one year on his contract, and his team wants to keep him. He has a $1 million dollar buyout for 2008, so even next year he is not technically free. Tiago is expected to be a top 15 pick no matter when he is able to play in the NBA.
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