Odds & Ends: Draft, Ewing, Sloan, Kings
2013/05/odds-ends-draft-ewing-sloan-kings.htmlAs we look forward to an encore of Monday's incredible doubleheader, let's check out a few odds and ends from around the NBA: ESPN.com's Chad Ford provided plenty of new draft-related content today, unveiling version 2.0 of his mock and chatting with ESPN.com readers about next month's draft.
Draft Links: Gobert, Mock Drafts, Muhammad
2013/05/draft-links-gobert-mock-drafts-muhammad.htmlHere's more on the Chicago combine and the 2013 NBA draft: HoopsWorld has released the third installment of its consensus mock draft, with four writers contributing their projections for the first round. … With so many likely first-round prospects suffering from injuries or simply not wanting to hurt their draft stocks (if they're already surefire lottery picks), don't expect too many big names to get on the court at this week's predraft camp in Chicago, writes Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com.
Blazers Eyeing Oladipo, Considering Trading Up?
2013/05/blazers-eyeing-oladipo-considering-trading-up.htmlIt's a place where you can just concentrate on basketball." In his latest mock draft, ESPN.com's Chad Ford has Oladipo going fourth overall to the Suns, so to have a real shot at landing the young guard, the Blazers would probably have to be picking somewhere in the top five. … Assuming there are no major surprises in next Tuesday's draft lottery, the Trail Blazers are expected to have the 10th overall pick in the 2013 draft.
Lottery Leftovers: Cavs, Mavs, Blazers, Wolves
2013/05/lottery-leftovers-cavs-mavs-blazers-wolves.htmlHere is an assortment of mock drafts published immediately following the lottery results: ESPN via Chad Ford, Draft Express via Jonathan Givony, HoopsWorld, and Sheridan Hoops via Joe Kotoch. … With a roster ready to win now and a draft thin on impact talent, look for the Blazers to dangle their No.
Draft Notes: Wolves, Oladipo, Muhammad, Nets
2013/05/draft-notes-2-2.html22 in their latest mock draft. … With the NBA Lottery in the rear view mirror, we're roughly one month away from the 2013 Draft.
Eastern Rumors: Prigioni, Mirotic, Nets, Sixers
2013/05/eastern-rumors-prigioni-mirotic-nets-sixers.htmlTyler Tynes of the Philadelphia Inquirer tries his hand at a mock draft, predicting that the Sixers will come away with Cody Zeller at No.
Prospect Profile: Otto Porter
2013/05/prospect-profile-otto-porter.html3 in their respective rankings and mock drafts, and he appears to have an outside shot to go No. … Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com, Chad Ford of ESPN.com and Aran Smith of NBADraft.net all have him slotted at No.
Draft Notes: Mitchell, Mbakwe, Curry, Adams
2013/05/draft-notes-mitchell-mbakwe-curry-adams.htmlGary Washburn of the Boston Globe unveils his first mock draft of the year, featuring Trey Burke as a fit for the Magic at No. … The draft is the next major engagement on the calendar for 26 of the NBA's 30 teams, and with the Grizzlies down 0-3 to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, Memphis will soon join the teams looking ahead to June 27th.
Draft Notes: Oladipo, Ledo, Johnson
2013/05/draft-notes-3-2.htmlEarlier today, Chad Ford of ESPN.com released his latest mock draft and he somewhat surprisingly had Indiana's Victor Oladipo going No. … The forward has long been thought to be a top ten talent, but this is the highest that we've seen him projected on any of the major mock drafts.
Cavs Would Give Up No. 1 Pick For Kevin Love
2013/05/cavs-would-give-up-no-1-pick-for-kevin-love.htmlIn addition to the nugget on the Cavs and Love, Kotoch shared a few more draft-related rumors to go along with his latest mock draft. … Immediately after the Cavaliers won this year's draft lottery, we heard that the team would be open to fielding trade offers for the first overall pick.
Northwest Notes: T’Wolves, Oladipo, Pelicans
2013/05/northwest-notes-2.htmlMany mock drafts have New Orleans grabbing the Michigan product, but he could very well be off the board before it's their turn. … That wouldn't happen until after the draft, however.
Draft Rumors: Thomas, Cavs, Porter, Wizards
2013/06/draft-rumors-thomas-cavs-porter-wizards.htmlFinnan unveils the latest version of his mock draft, writing that the Wizards hope the Cavs pass on Otto Porter. … There are three teams still alive in the NBA playoffs, but draft season is already upon us, with news of potential trades, players jockeying for the top pick, and fringe prospects simply hoping to hear their name called on June 27th.
Draft Notes: Gobert, T’Wolves, Adams
2013/06/draft-notes-gobert-twolves-adams.htmlAdams figures to be a first round pick while Muscala is slated for the second round in most mock drafts. … 13 pick in the draft and they're not asking for all that much in return.
Draft Notes: Burke, Kings, Gobert, Karasev
2013/06/draft-notes-1.htmlMost mock drafts have him as a late lottery/mid-first round pick, but none have him pegged for the top ten. … The buzz on the smaller point guards in the 2013 Draft has not been positive, writes Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld.
Draft Updates: Tuesday
2013/06/draft-updates-tuesday.htmlESPN.com's Chad Ford has released version 4.0 of his 2013 mock draft (Insider-only link), and as usual, the piece is chock-full of rumors and rumblings he's heard from GMs, scouts, and other league sources. … In addition to Ford's latest mock, there are plenty of other draft updates to pass along this afternoon.
Blazers Notes: Trades, Aldridge, Olynyk, McCollum
2013/06/blazers-notes-aldridge.htmlLet's look at the buzz coming out of Portland, draft and otherwise, on this Tuesday night: According to John Canzano of the Oregonian, there are whispers in Portland that the Blazers aren't enamored with anyone at No. … McCollum would fit alongside fellow mid-major guard Damian Lillard, who ESPN's Chad Ford has the Blazers taking in his latest mock.
Offseason Outlook: Oklahoma City Thunder
2013/06/offseason-outlook-oklahoma-city-thunder.htmlRecent mock drafts have Oklahoma City leaning toward a big man, unless C.J. … 29 pick ($887,000) Ronnie Brewer ($884,293) Derek Fisher ($884,293) Draft Picks 1st Round (12th overall) 1st Round (29th overall) 2nd Round (32nd overall) Cap Outlook Guaranteed Salary: $65,293,678 Options: $0 Non-Guaranteed Salary: $2,500,392 Cap Holds: $20,800,4862 Total: $88,594,556 With the 2013 NBA Finals set to get underway, the Heat are once again representing the East, but this time around, Miami will be playing the team the Thunder eliminated from the playoffs a year ago.
Kotoch On Bledsoe, Magic, Oladipo, Noel, Cavs
2013/06/kotoch-on-bledsoe-magic-oladipo-noel-cavs.htmlJoe Kotoch of SheridanHoops.com has Nerlens Noel atop the latest version of his mock draft, and he has news about the Cavaliers, Noel and other potential lottery storylines. … Chad Ford of ESPN.com wrote a week ago that if Orlando took a shooting guard in the draft, the team would have interest in trading Arron Afflalo for Bledsoe and Caron Butler.
Magic Considering Moving Down In Draft
2013/06/magic-considering-moving-down-in-draft.htmlOrlando has been tied to guards Trey Burke, Ben McLemore, and Victor Oladipo in most recent mock drafts. … The Magic are considering moving down in the draft and have "quite a few" suitors interested in obtaining the No.
Odds & Ends: Union, Jerrett, Green, Dirk
2013/06/odds-ends-1-4.htmlArizona forward Grant Jerrett is rising on draft boards, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports (on Twitter). … DraftExpress currently has him at the back end of the second round on their latest mock.
Finnan On Pistons, Calderon, Burke, Zeller
2013/06/finnan-on-pistons-calderon-burke-zeller.htmlFinnan unveils his latest mock draft as part of a separate piece. … The Pistons aren't high on Trey Burke, and they probably hope he's off the board by the time they draft eighth overall, since there's pressure from fans to draft the University of Michigan star.
Odds & Ends: Bledsoe, Afflalo, Nuggets, Rockets
2013/06/odds-ends-bledsoe-afflalo-nuggets-rockets.htmlThe Magic appear to have heavy interest in acquiring Eric Bledsoe in return for Arron Afflalo, according to Joe Kotoch of SheridanHoops.com, who delivers his latest mock draft.
Ford’s Latest: Cavs, Bobcats, McLemore, Mavs
2013/06/fords-latest-cavs-bobcats-mclemore-mavs.htmlEchoing an overnight report from Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio, ESPN.com's Chad Ford says in his latest mock draft that the Cavaliers remain undecided on their first overall pick. … Here are several more highlights from version 5.0 of Ford's 2013 mock: Ford hears that Victor Oladipo has the upper hand over Ben McLemore for the Magic at No.
Offseason Outlook: Portland Trail Blazers
2013/06/offseason-outlook-portland-trail-blazers.htmlAlthough a number of mock drafts have the Blazers taking a big man like Steven Adams, I'd be a little surprised if the club targeted a center with the No. … 10 pick ($1,930,600) Nolan Smith ($1,424,520) Draft Picks 1st Round (10th overall) 2nd Round (39th overall) 2nd Round (40th overall) 2nd Round (45th overall) Cap Outlook Guaranteed Salary: $43,240,658 Options: $0 Non-Guaranteed Salary: $1,399,507 Cap Holds: $22,078,219 Total: $66,718,384 If you were simply perusing the NBA's regular-season standings, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Trail Blazers took a step back this past season.
Draft Notes: Cavs, Pistons, Thunder, Blazers
2013/06/draft-notes-cavs-pistons-thunder-blazers.htmlWith the 2013 NBA draft just eight days away, various outlets continue to update their mock drafts, with Chris Mannix of SI.com and Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com the latest experts to provide new versions of their respective mocks. … Here are more of today's draft-related updates: Mannix's latest mock draft includes a number of interesting tidbits, including word that the Cavaliers continue to shop the first overall pick, but "have completely overvalued it," according to one executive.