Tim Kawakami: Myers said Andre Drummond declined a request to come in for a Warriors workout. 1 minute ago
That's probably what Sacramento would say as well. The difference between 5 and 11 is pretty big IMO.
There would obviously have to be more to this for all parties. It's why I suggest a 3-team deal would be best. I was just building off my comment that Sacto and Portland have been talking, and there is some reason for the two teams to try to consummate a deal.
Still just a crazy draft. Beal, Barnes, Robinson, and MKG could all go anywhere from 2-5, Drummond could go anywhere from 2-11, and Lillard could go anywhere from 6-14. Outside of Davis, nothing is settled according to the experts. Should be a great draft to watch, and with so much uncertainty, teams will probably be trading up to get players that they want, because nobody can get a read outside of the #1 pick.
I think we'll see a lot of the Jamison/Carter-type trades, where someone is picked and then they listen to offers from people who want the player they took. And not just in the lotto, but in places where you say "holy cow! I've got the 23 pick and three guys I like are available!"
Only way Lillard can go at 14 is if Portland doesn't have the #11. Even then, I can't see him even sliding to #11 at this point.
Ryan Wolstat: Multiple team sources told me John Henson had a very good workout on Thursday. Add him to the mix at 8, duplication be damned 4 minutes ago
Marcus Thompson: Warriors working out Illinois center Meyers Leonard on Saturday. about 15 minutes ago
Alex Raskin: NBA PM: Moe Harkless Offers More Than Athleticism | HOOPSWORLD | http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm… via @HOOPSWORLD #NBADraft #StJohns about 5 minutes ago I like Harkless.
I just saw that Wroten averaged 3.7 assists and 3.8 turnovers last year.. And he can't shoot at all.. How is he a good prospect?
Warriors GM Bob Myers said he had trade discussions about moving up from No. 7 as recently as Thursday and joked during a one-hour group interview with local media that were making him miss out on potential deals. "We’ve showed that we’re not afraid to move if we like what’s presented. We’re open to moving the pick and we’re open to keeping the pick. ... I’m not trying to be equivocal in my answer, but that’s where we are. It’s uncertain right now."
just because someone doesn't catch your passes doesn't make you bad. just because someone doesn't make the layup doesn't mean your pass sucked. He's a good prospect because he's lightning-fast, 6'6, a "true" PG and plays hellacious D. He's not a lotto pick b/c he can't go right or shoot (yet?).
You're right, but good "true" PGs are supposed to make passes their teammates can catch and score off of. He obviously isn't very good at that. For comparison, Lillard averaged 4 assists with 2.3 turnovers with players who were presumably worse at catching the passes and making layups. Wroten seems like a SG who can't shoot worth a damn. If his only great skill is driving and finishing strong he could eventually be a decent bench player I guess, but he needs a jump shot. He doesn't seem like anything special.
