Blazers Seek Another 1st Rounder

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Even though he already owns the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, Kevin Pritchard is not satisfied.

    The Oregonian has learned that the Trail Blazers general manager is plotting to land another first-round pick through a trade on or before the day of the draft (June 28).

    That pick probably would be in the mid- to late first round, but sources say that Pritchard has been flirting with teams in the top 10 as well as listening to offers from other teams.

    Pritchard on Wednesday would not discuss his intentions but acknowledged that his strategy every season is to accumulate as many first-round picks as he can.

    "You figure out what you like, and you go get it," Pritchard said.

    A potential target for the Blazers could be Florida State's Al Thornton, a 6-foot-8 forward expected to be a top-10 pick. Pritchard said the Blazers are trying to add Thornton to their workout schedule the week before the draft.

    "I don't know if it will happen, but we are definitely trying," Pritchard said. "Why not get a free look at guys?"

    The Blazers have tentative plans to work out first-round prospect Nick Young, a guard from USC, on June 25, and more secure plans to look at another first-round talent, Javaris Crittenton, a 6-5 guard from Georgia Tech, on June 26. There have been efforts to bring in more first-round prospects, but Pritchard said his inquiries continue to be met with a cold shoulder. </div>

    Source: Oregon Live
     

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