Hawks have offered Smith to the Wolves for the #2 to draft Kanter

[mrhonline]

I was thinking July 1 is the day but I could be wrong on that.

Yep.

ESPN Trade thingee has their cap space at around $3.8M. Sham has them around that same number.

Josh can waive all or some of his trade kicker, if he so desires.

Edited June 23, 2011 by mrhonline

[coachx]

Why not just take Derrick Williams, and get Darko in the trade?

Williams makes no sense for the T-wolves.

You forget Beasley was far superior to Williams in college.

Beasley averaged 26.2 ppg / 12.6 rpg in college.

Williams averaged 19.5 ppg / 8.2 rpg in college.

Both guys have the same weakness in the NBA. They are too small / short to defend PFs and too bulky and lack lateral quickness to defend most SFs.

Love needs a good defender plaing SF next him. Neither Beasley or Williams are that guy.

This is why it makes so much sense for the T-Wolves to trade the #2 pick. Williams duplicates what they already have in Beasley and their GM would look like an idiot drafting another PG after he just signed Rubio and drafted 4 PGs in the 1st round 2 seasons ago.

The T-Wolves will wait until they are on the clock in hopes that the Lakers cave in and offer Gasol or Bynum for the #2 pick........the the Lakers do not then I think the deal will happen.

Yep.

ESPN Trade thingee has their cap space at around $3.8M. It's usually fairly accurate.

Josh can waive all or some of his trade kicker, if he so desires.

They can waive their rights / cap holds on Gaines, West, and Ager to open up another million to push their cap space up to $4.8 mill if they so desire too.

Edited June 23, 2011 by coachx

[Admin]

Since Kanter will turn into Darko anyway, we mind as well take Williams and get Darko..

Oh okay I didn't know that... what are this week's lottery numbers, do you happen to know them as well?

[Sothron]

CNNSI reporting Josh Smith to the T-Wolves for #2 pick (Kanter) and Beasley. Beasely included to make the $$$ match up.......according to AJC blog.

If this is true...wow. If Kanter develops like he should and Beasley continues to score anything like he did in Minn we could be a truly deadly team in the playoffs.

[MVP23]

Georgia Lottery or NC?..

[Admin]

Georgia Lottery or NC?..

I need the Texas lottery since that's where I live :bottom:

[JTB]

Man damn thats a good deal if it goes through! I mean wow....this will kill all the hate on Sund without question! Is sund this good to get it done is the question?

[Admin]

I need the Texas lottery since that's where I live :bottom:

Really captnkirk you're gonna -1 me for this post??

[JohnnyCASH]

Really captnkirk you're gonna -1 me for this post??

lol i was trying to +1 you hate when that s*** happens no turning back

[Admin]

lol i was trying to +1 you hate when that s*** happens no turning back

Oh okay I was like man wtf? Not saying I don't deserve a -1 for some stuff I post but I was wondering about this one. Coach has my back though! :newrussian:

[atljonesbro]

Wasn't Indiana willing to trade Hibbert and the 14th for the #2? Wouldn't that make alot more sense if we flipped the #2 for them?

[Admin]

Wasn't Indiana willing to trade Hibbert and the 14th for the #2? Wouldn't that make alot more sense if we flipped the #2 for them?

Not sure that was a legit rumor as Larry Bird denied it saying there wasn't anyone in this draft worth trading Hibbert for but yeah if that were available I'd take it in a heartbeat.

[hawkman]

Wasn't Indiana willing to trade Hibbert and the 14th for the #2? Wouldn't that make alot more sense if we flipped the #2 for them?

I think you're right. I wonder why Minny didn't take that deal?

[tbhawksfan]

Maybe with Rubio coming in they're getting excited and think Smoove will give them a chance to win. Kanter and Beasley would be very nice.

[NekiEcko]

This might be the best draft ever!!!!!!!!!

for rumors :Talking Ear Off:

[ATLFORLIFE]

This might be the best draft ever!!!!!!!!!

for rumors :Talking Ear Off:

No doubt, as soon as the #2 pick is called im turning my T.V. volume all the way up!!! :D :D :D :D

[iDash]

If we get the #2 pick and pick a another white guy , JFK!

We need Points, not another white guy that cant shoot !

Jon Francis Koncak

Take my advice and Pick another guy, MG!~

Better yet keep our D Smooth @ATL nd hope Howard wants to play with him one day, later!

[vdunkndunk]

Josh Smith for No. 2 pick + Michael Beasley, Luke Ridnour & Martell Webster works on the ESPN trade machine. I think I'd be very much in favor of that, assuming Kantor proves worthy of a top 5 pick:

PG: Jeff Teague / Luke Ridnour

SG: Joe Johnson / Kirk Hinrich

SF: Michael Beasley / Martell Webster

PF: Al Horford / Marvin Williams

CR: Enes Kantor / Zaza Pachulia

Edited June 23, 2011 by vdunkndunk

[Admin]

If we get the #2 pick and pick a another white guy , JFK!

We need Points, not another white guy that cant shoot !

There's no need for that around here. If you have questions about what is and is not acceptable please take a look at the forum rules.

[WraithSentinel]

There seem to be a lot of buzz around this draft despite it being a piss poor draft. I wasn't even going to bother watching. Now I am interested.