Here's to Miami not taking Daequan Cook........we've already had enough stupid 1st round picks from Ohio St (Ted Ginn to the Phins)........get us Thaddeus, Acie, Stuckey, or Critt....or trade the damn pick for something worthwhile</p>
Yahoo reporting a potential Steve Francis and Channing Frye for Zach Randolph and Martell Webster trade. </p> </p> Hmm.... What the hell? </p>
I saw that, Portland must be trying hard to get rid of Randolph</p> </p> They asked for too much for too long and now they're getting Steve Francis, Channing Frye is a good player though - but with Aldrige, Frye and Oden..stocking up a bit?</p>
Apparently The Golden State Warriors and Kevin Garnett are tiptoeing in on a deal</p> </p> Richardson, Biedrins, Ellis and their pick for KG? Who knows</p>
<h2>Trail Blazers select C Oden with first overall pick</h2> Thursday, June 28, 2007 07:36 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) - It was a win-win situation for the Portland Trail Blazers, who chose Ohio State center Greg Oden with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's 2007 NBA draft. One of the most hyped players to enter the league since Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James in 2003, Oden, was not a cinch as the No. 1 pick. But the Trail Blazers could not pass up a potential franchise center. </p> The 7-0 Oden was chosen over spectacular Texas forward Kevin Durant, who wowed NBA scouts with his ability to score from all angles. However, Portland decided to secure the other end of the floor. </p> A defensive wiz, Oden has been compared to all-time great pivot man David Robinson, who won two championships with the defensive-minded San Antonio Spurs, starting their run of four championships in nine years. </p> In his only college season, Oden nearly led Ohio State to a title of their own, but the Buckeyes came up short in the national championship contest against Florida. </p> However, the blame cannot be placed on Oden, who had one of his finest games of the season. He collected 25 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in a season-high 38 minutes but, more importantly, was dominant against the Gators' NBA-bound frontline. </p> Oden was limited by a right wrist injury during his freshman season, limiting his offensive game and forcing him to shoot free throws with his left hand for much of the campaign. </p> But even with a healthy wrist, the big center struggles with his back to the basket and has little variety in his offensive game. He will, however, make his presence felt on the other end of the floor with his wing span and impeccable timing. </p> But more importantly, he will be an impressive addition to a very young Portland squad, which boasts reigning Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy and last season's second overall pick, LaMarcus Aldridge. </p>
Wow, Seattle's going to pick Jeff Green with the #5 pick. They ought to pick Noah or Wright.</p> Ray Allen's on his last legs </p>
<h2>SuperSonics draft Texas F Durant with No. 2 pick</h2> Thursday, June 28, 2007 07:42 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) - The Seattle SuperSonics could not wait to grab the "consolation" prize. With Greg Oden landing three hours to the south with Portland at No. 1, the Sonics plucked Kevin Durant with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. </p> A scoring machine at Texas who finished fourth in the nation in scoring, Durant became the first freshman in NCAA history to receive both the coveted Naismith and Wooden Awards. </p> Durant's selection gives the Sonics the option to deal All-Star forward Rashard Lewis to address other areas of concern, specifically at point guard or center. </p> As impressive as his scoring exploits were, including scoring 37 points on four different occasions, the 6-9, 225-pound Durant also grabbed 11.1 rebounds and collected 1.9 blocks per game. He led the Big 12 Conference in all three categories. </p> Durant has a wondrous inside-outside game, possessing strong ball-handling skills for a player his size and is unafraid to drive aggressively to the basket. </p> He has a sweet outside shot and excellent range, which will force defenders to guard him at the arc and leave them vulnerable to his quick first step. </p> Much was was made of Durant's inability to bench press 185 pounds at the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, but Sonics fans will be willing to overlook that shortcoming if he can carry the team into the postseason. </p> Durant is the second straight player from Texas to go No. 2 overall, following LaMarcus Aldridge, who went second to Portland in 2006. </p>
