Open 2008 NBA Draft Thread
by basketballjohn
on Jun 26, 2008 12:01 PM MDT
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I'll update this with any announced trades, etc. This could show up before noon if some major news happens.
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Your poll
doesn’t have an “draft other” option.
I’m still holding out hope for Anderson. Or maybe a trade of Hart, Flop & No Knees, allowing the drafting of CDR or Courtney Lee (or Brandon Rush if he slips).
Or a trade up to get a wing or a big, using the #23 pick, 1 of the 2 second rounders, and the above 3 as trade bait.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 12:55 PM MDT 0 recs
Fixed now.
Don’t know why I didn’t add that.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 1:07 PM MDT
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Jefferson to the Bucks
For Yi and Simmons. Wow. The telling part is this tidbit,
Such a swap would create an estimated $10-plus million in long-term savings for the Nets
They need that money for LeBron in a couple years.
by basketballjohn on Jun 26, 2008 1:39 PM MDT 0 recs
Clips & Sonics...
if Mayo goes #3, they’ll swap picks (future pick to Sonics as well, I think).
Clips could target Westbrook or Gordon at #4
Sonics will take Brook Lopez or Jerryd Bayless at #7.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 1:49 PM MDT 0 recs
ESPN now reporting
that the deal is off.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 4:17 PM MDT
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Pacers denying
the O’Neal trade that was reported yesterday.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 1:51 PM MDT 0 recs
RealGM
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 1:54 PM MDT
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Hmm...
Jermaine says the trade is completed.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 3:00 PM MDT
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The Spurs sent an e-mail to every team in the league at 3:30 p.m. saying that they were willing to move the 26th pick. The e-mail asked league executives to “E-mail us your interest and your offers to 26.”That’s the first time I’ve heard of something like this in all of my years covering the draft. Make your Spurs pitch below in our comments section.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 2:08 PM MDT 0 recs
That's kinda funny
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 2:08 PM MDT
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That's crazy.
Sounds like a craigslist or ksl.com ad. What would teams even give for the 26th pick?
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 2:10 PM MDT
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1320 KFAN
one of the guys arguing that there is no draft party because no one cares.
total crap.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 2:27 PM MDT 0 recs
Yep.
There would be a good showing. We need to reserve the Salt Palace for next year.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 2:36 PM MDT
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my guess is the guy they want won't be there at 23...
...so they draft a euro and stash him in…. Europe!
by Ute Awe Man on Jun 26, 2008 4:01 PM MDT 0 recs
Rose #1 to Chicago
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 5:39 PM MDT 0 recs
Beasley #2 to Miami.
Trade forecoming???
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 5:44 PM MDT 0 recs
Mayo #3 to Minny.
Not a need. Doesn’t even seem to fit.
Oh well… McHale’s brain dead anyways.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 5:52 PM MDT 0 recs
Westbrook #4 to the Sonics.
Total reach. He jumped from mid-20’s to #4 in a week. All because of the play of Rajon Rondo.
Only difference… Rondo went in the 20’s.
He could be a solid player. But the expectations at #4 will be huge.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 5:59 PM MDT 0 recs
He was up there before Rondo played well
It’s still a bit of a reach, but he’s at least as good as the other guards available.
by SuperBruinMan on
Jun 27, 2008 4:24 AM MDT
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Love #5 to Memphis.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:12 PM MDT 0 recs
Gallinari to the Knicks at #6.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:12 PM MDT 0 recs
Gordon #7 to the Clippers.
Known all day though.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:15 PM MDT 0 recs
So lonely...
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:17 PM MDT 0 recs
sorry dude
I’m watching, but I’m working.
I'll make it.
by Shums on
Jun 26, 2008 6:49 PM MDT
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Alexander #8 to the Bucks.
Even with the acquisition of Jefferson.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:22 PM MDT 0 recs
Augustin #9 to Charlotte.
Larry Brown really doesn’t like Felton.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM MDT 0 recs
Brook Lopez to the Nets #10.
He slipped a bit.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM MDT 0 recs
Bayless to Indy #11.
Didn’t they trade for Ford?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM MDT 0 recs
It wasn't confirmed.
I guess this might signal no.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM MDT
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Nah, they traded him.
Bayless & Diogu for Jack & Rush.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 7:25 PM MDT
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Jason Thompson #12 to Sacto.
Reach?
I was thinking #14 at highest… he jumped Arthur and Robin Lopez and Hibbert
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM MDT 0 recs
Brandon Rush #13 to Portland.
I thought they were looking for a trade.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT 0 recs
Anthony Randolph to the Warriors at #14.
Um… defense guys?
A 197 pound SF/PF?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:55 PM MDT 0 recs
Robin Lopez to the Suns
a back-up to Shaq?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM MDT 0 recs
No question mark there
Oops.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM MDT
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Speights #16 to the Sixers
Everyone knew they wanted a PF, and they took one.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM MDT 0 recs
Hibbert to Indy #17
via Toronto
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM MDT 0 recs
McGee to Washington at #18.
Did they trade the pick though?
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM MDT 0 recs
JJ Hickson to Cleveland
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM MDT 0 recs
Alexis Ajinca to Charlotte
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM MDT 0 recs
Anderson #21 to the Nets.
Da** it.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:34 PM MDT 0 recs
Courtney Lee to the Magic.
No surprise.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:39 PM MDT 0 recs
Jazz up.
Plenty of options left.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:42 PM MDT 0 recs
Koufos it is!
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 7:44 PM MDT 0 recs
honestly?
With Darrell Arthur right there? Why take Koufos? We already have him—his name is Mehmet Okur. Is Koufos really gonna take minutes from Memo, Fes or Collins? Really? Bah.
I'll make it.
by Shums on
Jun 26, 2008 7:46 PM MDT
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Koufos
will help spread the floor for Booze. He’ll take minutes from Flop.
As for Arthur… same spot as Booze & ‘Sap.
Plus he only got 4 rpg in 25 mpg in college (last year maybe), and rarely got to the line.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 7:49 PM MDT
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maybe you're right
but honestly, I wanted interior toughness. Then again, I suppose all the toughness picks were already taken. Damn those Kings for taking Thompson.
I'll make it.
by Shums on
Jun 26, 2008 7:51 PM MDT
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Thompson was my pick
Still time for trades though.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 8:00 PM MDT
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I really like the pick
I’m probably in the minority though. Again.
Like with CJ. and all that.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 8:02 PM MDT 0 recs
I think it's a solid pick
What happened to Deandre Jordan? He’s still on the board. I thought he would be gone by now.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 8:41 PM MDT
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Issues.
He didn’t get much time in the Big 12.
And problems with motivation or something.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on
Jun 26, 2008 8:47 PM MDT
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Hoping for a trade-up now.
CDR would be awesome.
Or Kyle Weaver.
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT 0 recs
don't bother broadcasting our pick, ESPN
wankers.
I'll make it.
by Shums on Jun 26, 2008 9:16 PM MDT 0 recs
woo-hoo!
TWO big slow white guys! Move over, Greg Ostertag and Curtis Borchardt!
I'll make it.
by Shums on
Jun 26, 2008 9:18 PM MDT
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Three 7 footers now
I don’t count Collins. They want to go above and beyond the twin towers.
by basketballjohn on
Jun 26, 2008 9:20 PM MDT
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"Utah has traditionally done well with picks like this."
Drafting tall white guys?
by basketballjohn on Jun 26, 2008 9:22 PM MDT 0 recs
Tomic
Seems like a stash pick. There’s just no room for everyone.
by basketballjohn on Jun 26, 2008 9:22 PM MDT 0 recs
Tadija Dragicevic
The tall, white guy trifecta is complete.
by basketballjohn on Jun 26, 2008 9:52 PM MDT 0 recs
Two stash guys
because there’s no room on the roster. I don’t know much about the 3rd guy, but Tomic could be a nice project.
And, as I’ve said, I’m one of the few fans that really likes the drafting of Koufos.
My only complaints…
1- The team didn’t package their two 2nd rounders (and Hart, No Knees and Flop) to move up and get CDR.
2- Hart, No Knees & Flop are still on the team. But that was expected and just wishful thinking on my part…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
by UtesFan89 on Jun 26, 2008 10:53 PM MDT 0 recs
I think
I feel okay about this. Koufos is either a poor man’s Memo, or at worst, a better-shooting Jarron Collins. Hey, six more fouls are good, right? I just sincerely hope this means that the Jazz organization has faith that Fesenko can step in and fill a role. Surely Fes should get minutes before Koufos. I just really want the big guy to get a real chance before we go looking elsewhere.
I'll make it.
by Shums on Jun 26, 2008 11:35 PM MDT 0 recs
Koufos should be good
He was projected as a top-10 pick in next year’s draft, so some people obviously feel he has potential.
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I'm excited
He’s only 19 and is still developing.
Strengths: To prepare for Ohio State, Koufos has developed a more aggressive style of play. He now has the ability to bang down low that he has somewhat lacked in the past. While being known as a player who is best when working in the high post from either elbow, he has displayed a solid game from the baseline recently, where he can turn over either shoulder to hit the baseline jumper. He has added a behind the back dribble move to his repertoire that isn’t fully reliable yet, but will make him a little more dangerous when working from the top of the key nonetheless. His leadership has developed more and he is a reliable go to guy offensively in the post. Defensively, his post position is very good, so he shouldn’t have too many problems with man-to-man defense at the next level.Weaknesses: Koufos must get better at finishing at the rim after contact. He has great touch around the basket, but when he takes contact, his shot doesn’t often find the basket. His timing is good on blocked shots, but don’t expect him to be much of an intimidator with this skill in the NBA due to average to just above average athleticism. While his midrange shooting is excellent, he could stand to extend his range a little bit. If he could consistently hit the college three it would be an excellent weapon for him and his team.
From NBAdraft.net
He might not be (insert your favorite superstar defensive C here), but he’ll be fine. Him & Fesenko give us 2 different options behind Okur… use whichever one is more of a need in a particular game.
Now we just need Sloan to
1- willingly use youngsters. If he doesn’t, the team is the same as last year, and that’s not good enough to beat the Lakers (or Blazers even), as we’ve seen (and if it was the refs fault… they’ll do the same thing next year too).
2- give up on Hart. And Flop. And Harping. They aren’t helping. Harpring gets way too many minutes. Oh, and he needs to stop using Korver at the 2-spot. That doesn’t work (see Vujacic, Sasha). Of course, Sloan is brain-dead…
The Utah Jazz. The Jazz... duh.
The best NBA team in Utah... no doubts about it!
Playing For Pride. Pirates, Utes, Panthers, and more...
Because, in the end, only one team can "win it all".
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