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NBA Draft 2010: Tribulations, Trades And Hopefully No Tirades

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Ed Davis does not look like a power forward in this picture. I wonder if that will make his stock drop tonight.

Tonight is the 2010 NBA Draft, the day we've all been looking forward to since the Rio Grande Valley Vipers won the D-League championship (or sometime between then and now, I guess).

Anyway, I've decided to make this an open thread in hopes that people stick around at RU to talk about the draft as it happens.  If no one joins me, however, I'll sneak over to Hardwood Paroxysm to enjoy the festivities.

Until then, though, I'll throw all of the juicy Twitter tidbits in here so we don't end up with 25 fan shots!

Before we get started, feel free to read TAFKAMB's thoughts on Media Day!

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[Note by Scott Schroeder, 06/24/10 4:39 PM CDT ]

Starting us off is Adrian Wojnarowski with a report of trade discussions between the Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets:

Pacers and Nets discussing trade to send package including Danny Granger and 10th pick for Devin Harris, Yi and No. 3 pick, sources tell Y!

The Pacers would trade up to third spot to draft Derrick Favors. No deal imminent, and source says Nets interest is "lukewarm" on it.

[Note by Scott Schroeder, 06/24/10 4:53 PM CDT ] From Woj

Denver's trying to acquire a second-round pick and the draft target is UTEP's Derrick Caracter, sources say. Nuggets wants a young big man.

[Note by Scott Schroeder, 06/24/10 4:54 PM CDT ] From Chad Ford

With it looking pretty clear who the top 8 picks in the NBA Draft will be, all eyes are now focused on the Utah Jazz with the ninth pick in the draft.

The Jazz were hoping that Georgetown's Greg Monroe fell to them at No. 9. But with the Pistons poised to take him two picks ahead, the team is struggling to find the right fit. Among the candidates are two bigs -- Ed Davis and Patrick Patterson -- and three wings -- Gordon Hayward, Luke Babbitt and Xavier Henry.

What the Jazz do could have a powerful effect on the rest of the draft. Several teams are jockeying for the 10th pick in the draft, but are unsure of it's value until they know who's left on the board.

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I thought Devin Harris had something to do with them choosing Avery as a coach.

by BlaseE on Jun 24, 2025 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

seems like a steep price for Granger too

"You think our war drill is something now. Next year is going to be fist fighting."- Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Jun 24, 2025 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

T'was interesting, no?

Doesn’t sound like it’s going to happen, though.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jun 24, 2025 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

What do you think about the Golden State selection?

I dunno…

D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 24, 2025 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Any chance Henry drops to the Celts?

D.J. #56 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Jun 24, 2025 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way

If you’re looking to chat, come visit HP with me.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jun 24, 2025 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

So I don’t feel so bad about taking Whiteside in the mock because James Anderson wasn’t available and Ryan Richards is very similar in body type to Whiteside.

Scott, you like how the Spurs draft the young foreign big who wants to develop in the states? Ryan Richards is going to be spending some time over the next 2-3 years on the Toros.

by BlaseE on Jun 25, 2025 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

I've liked Richards as long as anyone

And San Antonio is a great spot for him to end up.
That said, it makes the choice of who the Spurs hire in Austin to replace Quin Snyder absolutely crucial.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jun 25, 2025 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

have you written anything or heard anything on who that coach might be?

by BlaseE on Jun 25, 2025 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

Talked to Dell, but he said they wouldn’t be hiring until after Summer League.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jun 25, 2025 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  


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