BREAKING NEWS utah/portland trade

[shock]

portland trades pick 3 to utah for pick 6, 27, and a 2006 1st rounder from detroit

[sturt]

Looks like that effectively locks us in to #2, doesn't it? No way to trade w/ Charlotte anyway since #5 won't yield Paul or Deron.

[Final_quest]

This deal makes us getting Marvin more likely. Portland gets the player they want plus two more 1st rounders, although they are late first rounders.

I thought Portland was trying to unload a bad contract, guess they couldn't find any takers.

[Diesel]

N.O. is definitely a wildcard...

But they don't need a PG really... Not as much as they may need a Big man (SF/PF). It's going to be interesting.

[Wretch]

They were unsure about who we were drafting? If there was any chance at all that we would pass on Marvin, would they go ahead and ink a deal with the Jazz?

For sh!ts sake, let's say we take Deron... Marvin then falls into PTLs lap, but they've already inked a deal for the #6? Utah loses out on Deron, who they apparently like and now have to go with Paul.

Either we have most certainly told teams that we are taking Marvin, and it is set in stone or teams (including us and PTL) do not believe that Marvin has the potential that he's made out to have.

...or did I miss the part where this deal is contingent upon us picking Marvin?

[Final_quest]

It is becoming more and more clear that we are taking Marvin.

[Lascar78]

well apparently Utah threatened to pull the deal if it didn't happen before the draft. So they're taking their chances.

I can't imagine BK telling anyone anything about our pick

[TROUBLEMAN69]

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N.O. is definitely a wildcard...

But they don't need a PG really... Not as much as they may need a Big man (SF/PF). It's going to be interesting.

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The hell they don't. Dan Dickau should not be starting for any NBA Team. He still struggles with his shot (40% fg), and he is a defensive liability. Dickau is decent, but any of the top 4 points would be an upgrade. I also believe the Hornets are making a big mistake if they trade Magloire.

[Lascar78]

yeah only Diesel seems to think Dickau is their PG of the future. It's obvious that they need a PG just as bad as we do

[RedTalon]

With the second pick the atl selects Marvin Williams.

Red....

[tmac13]

Probably right, but I have read several places where N.O. absolutely loves Granger..Maybe a surprise?

[emeans]

All the reports I read says that New Orleans is getting a guard. They were impressed with Paul and Deron. They are going to draft one of those guys.

The Hawks will draft Williams and keep him.

[Diesel]

Did I say that Dickau was their PG of the future.

I figure they have: Speedy Claxton... and if they trade Magloire to Toronto and get the 6 and 17th pick.. they will have a shot at Felton if they want and they will probably get Alston..

All that to say... They might look to get Granger while they can.

[Sage11]

Yep! we take the best man available at 2 and hope.