Draft Blogging
by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:33 PM CDT
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The most entertaining sports night of the year is here. Let the festivities begin.
- 6:34- First big rumor: Harden with the 3rd pick.
- 6:38- 2 potential Wolves coaches on the ESPN broadcast crew: Marc Jackson and JVG; Stuart Scott is not under consideration
- 6:39- Blake Griffin goes with the 1st pick. Do the Clips have purple in their unis? Come on man, you're a millionaire who knows where he's going. Coordinate with the team colors big fella. Clips now have as many power forwards as the Wolves.
- 6:46- Memphis takes Hasheem Thabeet. Jim Peterson immediately tries to copyright the term Ivory Tower before Marc Gasol can get a hold of it. The biggest pick of the draft is now on the clock. Here we go.
- 6:51- OKC takes James Harden!!! Come on SacTown, you know you want Evans!! BTW: Nice bow-tie.
- 6:56- Sacramento takes Tyreke Evans...HOLY S%$T!!! RUUUUUUUBBBBIIIIOOOOOO!!!!!! Double-whammy for SacTown: Rashad McCants listed as a "key reserve".
- 7:04- Minnesota takes Ricky Rubio!!!! This is unbelievable. This is completely amazing. You can't trade the kid after he put the hat on....the shiny new black Wolves hat. No more Foye/Roy, no more Allen/Steph, this kid is staying and holy crap, they got him....with 3 picks to go.
- 7:07- "I'm Ricky Rubio. I'm not like anyone else."
- 7:08- David Kahn just traded Mike Miller and Randy Foye for Ricky Rubio. Will MSG go nuts if Wolves take Curry?
- 7:10- Wow. Jonny Flynn and Ricky Rubio? Can you have both players on the team at the same time? Wow. I don't know what to say about this one. Is someone going to get traded?
- 7:16- GSW becomes public enemy number one at MSG by picking Stephen Curry. Kevin Love Tweets about Jonny Flynn here. Knicks up next. Have the Wolves worked out a deal with the Knickerbockers? We shall see.
- 7:22- Knicks take Jordan Hill. Surely the Wolves won't trade for Hill. Remember that a trade cannot be announced until after the 2nd pick is made.
- 7:27- Kevin Love on Jordan Hill: jordan hill???? what???? haha
- 7:28- Did the Raptors just draft Demar DeRozan for the Wolves?
- 7:30- From Zgoda: "Wolves' vision is to play Flynn/Rubio together like Pistons did Dumars/Isiah or Celts did DJ/Ainge. #timberwolves"
- 7:33-Jennings to the Bucks. What does that mean for Ramon Sessions?
- 7:38-Nets take Terrence Williams. I like him, but Pitino's kids never seem to pan out as much as they're expected to.
- 7:45-The Charlotte Jordans select Gerald Henderson. Love that ACC.
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Yahoo.com reporting that Evans is the #4 pick..
Which Means RUBIO and Curry are OURS!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a bottle of scotch...
…ready for that moment if it happens. If not, just a 4 pack of Surly. Tonight’s blogging will take a turn one way or the other at that point.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could this really happen? (fiingers crossed)
by swheatle on Jun 25, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope to god!...
If not..Maybe we move up to #3 for Ricky Rubio…
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How are others watching the draft?
At home, espn video stream on one monitor, espn draftercast and Canis Hoopus on the other
by swheatle on Jun 25, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wi-fi
atdhe.net has a stream
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thabeet was too Offensively Challenged for me to like the idea of trading up to take him
I mean i like that he’s 7’3 and great defender and shot blocker..but he’s gotta score.
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anticipation is killing me now....
Harden, Harden, Harden…
Sam, you know you want to…..
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please take Harden Sam..
Help your friend david out
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NBA Draft Live Blog
thesportsgeeks.com is holding an NBA Draft Live Blog, and we’d love for some people to argue with us, especially about the blatant idiocy of trading Rondo. come check it out. We’re also talking about how Shaq could be the next KG, and how the Cavs need to try and imitate the Celtics when putting together a championship team. We also are talking about how Thabeets suit is an achievement in tailoring. Join in, it’ll be fun.
by 'Shard's Goatee on Jun 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not the most flattering highlight on Thabeet…so glad we aren’t taking him.
by DougW on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no doubt…he’s going to get pushed around a ton this year…glad we aren’t moving on him.
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if OKC takes Harden.
The Rubio pipedream ends with Sacto.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon were twolves fans
no way rubio slips..
by pmac. on Jun 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sacto has Tyreke Evans atop their Draft Board...
Rubio ends @ #5…
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would almost be worse now if sac took rubio…soooooo close!!!!!
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know...
…they’re so close.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For one more pick......
and DX has just died in the arse….
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we try a mass mind control to Petrie…..TAKE EVANS!
by DougW on Jun 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
wow, this could be huge for you guys. curry/rubio? it’s not out of the question right now.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
even if sac takes rubio wouldn’t we have a decent chance to swap with them?
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just can't believe he's take Evans instead of Rubio........
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot believe I’m watching the NBA draft but I am
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 25, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Thought..
Could we trade #5, #6, #18, and #28 for Griffin? LOL HAHA
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 25, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit.
I have to go prep some crow on the BBQ.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats, wolves fans! this a good day for you. no chance you let him slip to 7 is there?
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My three legged dog’s name is Ruby…she will now be named Ruby-o!!!!
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes the best moves...
…are the ones you dont make
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow..
….and they still have tons of assets to move around for a 3
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it too early to start drinking at 10.00am?
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
under these circumstances? absolutely not
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a saying..
“It’s 5pm somewhere.”
And, in San Diego it is 5pm, so go for it!
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bottle of scotch...
..open.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get the Knicks on the line quick for that Curry trade….this is SWEET
by DougW on Jun 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we really sure
that Rubio comes to MN rather than staying in Spain?
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure
but we need players, not just rights.
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there any chance that these picks are being made for other teams???? any trade had to be completed by 1pm today….
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is unbelievable!!!
Take Curry and Rubio and trade Curry to NYC
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most excited since we drafted Marbury
I was driving to Iowa listening the draft when we draft Marbury. I knew it was a great day for the T-wolves. It did not work out, but that did not change the excitement on that day.
This is the same feeling!
by jgale on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolves didn't draft Marbury
Milwaukee did.
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wolves draft room is like a draft closet
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With the 5th Pick!. The Minnesota Timberwolves take RICKY RUBIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
And trade him to the Portland Trail Blazers
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we really just get Rubio for Foye and Miller?
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh No
Rubio looked less than happy about the pick. The smile looked real fake. That’s never a good sign. Hope he comes around.
by Foilage on Jun 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was still upset...
…about the Spanish soccer team. That is why he looked like that.
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be too
losing to the US in soccer….
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still has to pay for his buyout.....
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was pissed that he dropped to 5th
not necessarily MN
by ajmargarine on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio really does not look too excited about coming here...
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding...
…i will blow $500 in one of your casinos for this.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to the best player in this draft
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buy him a good jacket and house with isolation and a lot of ambient light
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahead
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, boy is he gorgeous!
The lady fans are going to fall in love with him.
by jgale on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll suck it up, it's the NBA and Mpls has more clubs than Okie City
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mpls is a MILLION times better than Memphis or OKC! I live in Oklahoma, take it from me!
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mills...
…why is he not talked about in the 1st round?
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Curry was sitting right there!
maybe a trade is coming up…I hope!
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHO THE HELL IS JONNY FLYNN
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade to Knicks for #8
no way we keep Flynn
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to say it...
But I’ll bet money we’re trading Rubio. I’m just dreading the announcement tonight at like midnight….
by LoveTo on Jun 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn???
WTF??? There has to be something else going on here…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
I think Bilas is one of the smartest commentators out there.
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has to be a Trade Pick...Drafting Flynn for Somebody..It Just has to be
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet we're sending Rubio...
to NYC.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we trade Rubio to New York...
I might be done.
How stupid are these announcers for acting like Rubio/Flynn makes sense?
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear
what if we keep Flynn and trade Rubio???
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stephen curry, welcome to the bay!
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on Rubio, Wolves fans
Yellow Mamba FTW!
by northwestj on Jun 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love de rubio pick
hate de flynn pick.
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I meant...
KAAAAAHHHHHNNNNNN!!!!!
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, there has to be a trade brewing…we made one of our picks for someone else
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just talked to friend
who has been turned off of the Wolves since KG left, I made her turn on the TV and watch the #5 pick – she immediately got excited again watching the Rubio highlights.
If we trade Rubio we piss away the better PG and a player who can get people to care again.
And Flynn is NOT a top talent. No way.
It had BETTER be Flynn we trade.
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm..Flynn and the #18 for...RAY ALLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbeluckingfievable
Let’s see what’s up now
by timmuggs on Jun 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolves will keep both of them apparently!
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't buy it...we still have those other two picks and no way we're going to have 4 guaranteed contracts...trade is a-brewing
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need to make a few trades..
…at this point.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn
I think he does some things better than Curry. Curry is definitely the better shooter. Still, we could have traded down to get Flynn.
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see who the Knicks take...
Might be interesting…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want to like Flynn..
….the guy is clearly a leader and athletic as hell. Perhaps the Wolves did this to make a trade for a veteran point guard near the end of his career to help mentor Rubio.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
radio dudes are saying keeping both with rubio a 2
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the best pure point guard in years and make him a 2? I don’t buy it.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Makes no sense
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by FishingMN on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
This has to be a trade or maybe they are just hedging their bets and hoping at least one of them is gonna be a franchise PG. HA HA HA Curry hitting the table was classic! At least Rubio masked his disappointment.
by Foilage on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excitement - then bewilderment
I really wanted Rubio/Curry – I hope they know what they’re doing and not pulling a McHale
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by FishingMN on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks are awesom
Fan-fucking-tast-fucking-tic.
We haven’t had a good PG in years…and we get 2!
I’m so glad we didn’t take Hasheem Olowokandi.
I laughed so hard when GS took Curry, haha!
by y2jayjk on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry to be so happy about this on your blog, but the GSoM thread was too monstrous for my browser, so i’m here and i’ve got to say it: YEEEEEAH!
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys took the BPA.
Curry’s going to be sweet for ya.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't we take Curry?
His personality not “engaging” enough? Grrrr. Kahn, you had me loving you for exactly five minutes.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe..
we can get Lawson at 18 and Calathes at 28 and have 5 PGs and 10 PFs
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
be realistic
People live too much in the “Fantasy” perspective. SG’s can play SF and PFs can play C and vice versa.
They are announced as “Guards” and “Forwards” for a reason.
by y2jayjk on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some players can
But Flynn and Rubio are PGs – not SGs.
They’re called Point Guards for a reason. :)
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that list
and it also had Brewer and Rodney Carney as power forwards…
by swheatle on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave from Blazersedge is reporting rumors of Rubio going to NY.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DX says false.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn and 18 to Sacto for Evans?
by pagingstanleyroberts on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flynn is a reach at #6
He just didn’t produce in College – there are no two ways about it. I really, really like him as a person and leader, but the stats don’t lie.
I’ll be very disappointed if we keep him.
look at the stats – scroll down to the #9 ranked PG in this draft!
http://www.hoopsanalyst.com/0809ew7.htm
by Django Z on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Henry Lake is also confirming no trade...
Wait……Could bassy be moved to the 2?
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
three-way trade?
ny gets curry, sac gets flynn, min gets… ??
by losDelFuego on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DraftExpress 8:10
Jonny Flynn surprisingly went 6th, and now the T’Wolves just drafted two point guards. They must have a trade in place, but its not with the Knicks, since they don’t seem to know what is going on.
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY DID WE DRAFT FLYNN WTF
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flynn is a hedge pick
as Rubio is NOT all that keen on playing for the Twolves. He can still make serious money in Spain and wait several years until his buyout disappears.
But, you can’t turn down the Best Player Available right?
by Just A Fan on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't "hedge"
With a $4 mil draft pick…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would it be a trade?
Who else would have wanted Flynn over Curry?
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, can't get around that either
Bucher said Flynn was our target. So…god help us if we trade Rubio.
by CaliWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you guys are stumped I'm impressed
this is either a major screw up or something really brilliant
I’m not betting on brilliant
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not for us
He’s what we absolutely don’t need.
by PDGirl on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well..
we definitely don’t have a trade in place with the Knicks…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
isn't there a money problem with rubio at #5?
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They have reduced the payout and spread it over two years.
Ricky won’t starve…
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubio should make good endorsement coin-
but probably not as good as if he played for somebody else.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there a link … I can’t believe I missed us picking Ricky Rubio … seems I had my timetable screwed up :(
Beater of the early Thabeet drum ... but not so much of the late one
by Wim (Belgium) on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let the night play out gang.
Putting money on a trade. we pick JF fo someone, they pick the palyer we want and whatever else. who else needs a point guard.
by Elastico on Jun 25, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Highly doubtful we take Flynn and trade him down...
As he would have been available anyway. Odds are someone above us wants Flynn (maybe Sacto) or someone below us wants Rubio (more likely and my biggest fear).
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds possible...
they might lose Sessions. We’ll probably take back Joe Alexander.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could live with something like that.
Even though I’m not really a big Alexander fan.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bucks....
….Phoenix, Indy, Toronto. Let’s let it play out. They could get tremendous value out of this.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earlier...
Four letter had a rumor that the Pacers were going to move Jack or Ford. They need a young PG.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kfan really seems sure they're keeping both of them
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KFAN is as plugged into this...
As we are…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raptors like Flynn. Maybe we swap Flynn for Derozan.
Or Flynn for Clark.
by Jumping to Pass on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don’t do that to me.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer that we call SACTO & try to get Evans for Flynn + 18
by Jumping to Pass on Jun 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This makes sense if the Kings loved Flynn...
And the deal would already be in place…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Zgoda's Twitter
Wolves’ vision is to play Flynn/Rubio together like Pistons did Dumars/Isiah or Celts did DJ/Ainge.
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, that's some vision
I wonder how the new coach is going to like it
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding...
Two PG’s who have to have the ball in their hands to thrive? No way they ever play together…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
acb defensive player of the year, ricky rubio should at least hold down the fort at the point defensively.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn's a horrible defender, though.
Or at least that’s the impression I got. I just don’t get this Flynn pick.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought flynn was a pretty good defender, but i didn’t see him play a ton.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think any deal we make is with a team that went ahead of us...makes no sense
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OKC is the last team that needs a PG...
If they didn’t take Rubio, there’s no interest in Flynn…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think we will trade flynn to the bucks
the bucks were in love with flynn and since they are trading away their team, maybe Kahn is going for gold and we are making a play for Redd.
Cardinal, Smith, Flynn and 18 for Redd?
by easeus on Jun 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that’d be amazing for you.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well Brandon Jennings makes this less likely
too bad
by TMiss on Jun 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm predicting JF gets traded
for an experienced player at 2 or 3. We need some pop yet. Rubio, Love, Jeff nice core. Need a shooter to spread the floor. A night to forget about D.
by Elastico on Jun 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's the most likely outcome..
….and that he could be moved a bit later on this summer.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...
wouldn’t Curry have had more trade value than Flynn?
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd think.
I’m right there with you, mutleyil. Curry was the pick. Hopefully I’m wrong, but I think Kahn just pulled his first major boney, mere minutes after his greatest move ever.
by princelyfrank on Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patty Mills...
…if we get him at #28, all will be forgiven for not taking Curry—then trade Flynn.
by rencito on Jun 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would be stunned if RR traded.
Kahn knows this is entertainment and RR will instantly put butts in the seats. Not JF.
by Elastico on Jun 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoping...
that we trade Flynn + #18 with one of the teams picking now – we’d get their pick this year and a future.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that’d be nice, but you’d need to get something along with clark, otherwise you’d just have taken him.
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by cap'n hack on Jun 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't know what to think...
If we took Flynn solely as an asset, it seems like Curry had more value. I am really freaking out that we are keeping Flynn and dealing the Rube. Kill me now!
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flynn +18 to Sacto for Evans - if they knew we wanted him...Sacto was rumored to love Flynn
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Rube Chat has been murdered by the Rubio selection, so-
I’m really confused and verrrrry apprehensive.
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We got Kahned
2 point guards who always have that ball in their hands what a brilliant pick…. I don’t understand why we didn’t get Curry he played the 2 guard 2 years ago with another great passer for davidson I don’t remember his name, but I do know He played amazing as a 2. but instead we drafted the best passing pg and the smallest pg. Good thing we just traded our 2 best shooters….
No Curry at 6= Timberwolves fans everywhere got Kahned
by mr.right on Jun 25, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Rush..
whatever works—just dont’ keep Flynn with Rubio
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing that Kahn got Rubio
I’m not buying him at the “2”. His shot isn’t good enough, his defense isn’t strong enough.
Flynn simply “has” to be going somewhere. The Lakers have the 29th Pick and will be needing a new point soon, but he’s likely too small for Phil.
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BJ Mullens?
Kahn has connections in Indy.
No way we keep Flynn. That’s just stupid.
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any love for Mullens left with the Wizards trade
Kahn even sounded kinda intrigued with Big Oily — at PF.
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So maybe the picture will clear up a bit with our 18 pick?
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone remember when the Love trade was announced last year?
Like how long after the picks…
by ajmargarine on Jun 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True.
We could wake up and see that Rubio’s going to play elsewhere.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reading comments on here
Makes me wonder if AIDS is so bad.
YOU PEOPLE ARE SO ANNOYING.
Especially the Blog itself. “OH, WHAT HAPPENS TO RAMON SESSIONS?”
They keep both. Quit overanalyzing EVERYTHING.
by y2jayjk on Jun 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck you mayn
fall back
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's OK Maynholup
Try this
Rubio, Rubio, Rubio, Rubio, Rubio, Rubio, Rubio, Rubio
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Williams says New Jersey is a good market.
I don’t think he’s ever been to New Jersey.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Jun 25, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the one hand
Getting Rubio is more than I was hoping for, so that’s great. On the other, why do they have to outsmart themselves. The choice was obvious, and they took Flynn in an attempt to reinvent NBA backcourts?
THomas/Dumars….Um, they could shoot, and it was obvious who the on the ball alpha was in that pairing. This is nonesense
by Eric in Madison on Jun 25, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
it was necessarily obvious to pick Curry, but you’d hope they actually get a Shooting Guard.
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What would be better than Curry?
Just asking. I’m wondering… still not enough data.
by swheatle on Jun 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A shooting guard with more size
So that they can take advantage of Rubio being 6’5" at the point rather than stripping the team of that length advantage by having him at the 2. Even with Curry, Rubio is going to have to guard the 2.
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Williams had a promise at 12.
Interesting to see what the Bobcats do now.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
god would khan really trade rubio?!
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he dunit have de balls mayn no homo
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Jun 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very very weird
to pick both .. don’t really get it …
Image .. WE GOT RUBIO… RUBIOOOOOOO … gimmie a jersey; right now!
Beater of the early Thabeet drum ... but not so much of the late one
by Wim (Belgium) on Jun 25, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he will trade Rubio Mayn...He would get Roasted Like a Pig...
That would be Very McHale Esque.
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about this?
Flynn and considerations (18 + Pekovic) to Portland for Fernandez and Batum?
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Substitute Rubio for Flynn and you might get talks. Nate hates small point guards.
P.S.: In case you missed it we traded Sergio away
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think it's too far fetched...
…and the big thing in the way is lawson being available possibly at 22. lawson would be killer on your squad. i’ve been saying that for about a year now. he’s a perfect fit. he’s also short.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Kahn understands
the commercial ramifications of Rubio even if his basketball smarts aren’t the best.
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope so..
….you can’t take that ball cap off
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nuggets are looking to move up into the First round and get a Back up PG....
J.R. Smith for Flynn??
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought
Sac Trades #4 + #23 to Wolves for #6 #18
Wolves get Evans, Sacramento gets Flynn, can’t be consummated until after the #23
by Ebomb on Jun 25, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best available white guy...
for Larry Bird AGAIN!!!
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stay classy new york
Yeah hansbrough will likely never be stellar… by why chant overrated?… especially when it’s not your pick
by archie2227 on Jun 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently a trusted KFAN poster heard rumors of a Oden-Rubio trade. No!
by saudagg on Jun 25, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get your torches...
and burn down the Target Centre if that is true
by Auswolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
guaranteed that isn’t true.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Jun 25, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jrue Holiday - somebody is getting a steal
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo SNP..Can we get a new Draft Thread...This thing is lagging like crazy
by Tony_O on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How bout we send Flynn...
to Phoenix for Brandan Wright (after that trade w/ GS is consumated)?
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
…since the Suns took Earl Clark, they won’t need Wright. They will then trade Nash to NY for future considerations and bags o’ donuts.
by SoDakHmr on Jun 25, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuckle
nba.com doesn’t have a clue what the Wolves “should” do with #18 either
by levi_mn on Jun 25, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why the Flynn pick sucked if we don't have a deal...Lawson, Holiday, Maynor and Teague still on the board
by OkieWolf on Jun 25, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's definitely the..
….worst part of it. even if they want value for a trade, it’s hard to do with those guys on the board.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is the Austin Daye love coming from?
Terrible measurables (Weak, slow)
Total mental check-out-ability during games
Low, low B-Ball IQ
Thank god the Pistons just took him. SnP’s heart is now breaking…
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WATCH 18...
If the Wolves take Omri Casspi of Israel, watch for a trade between Sacramento and the Wolves. They reportedly wanted him at 23 but the Blazers jumped them yesterday with their trade with the Mavs.
Then we’d trade Flynn and Casspi to the Kings for Tyreke Evans.
by twolvesgm on Jun 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad shout...
Could see this happen, but would be a bit weird for a stashed Euro.
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we will hear about our deal after #18...
And make some sense of this nonsense…
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by mutleyil on Jun 25, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mullens...
SnP’s theory is about to be tested…
Philly ain’t taking him with Dalembert on the roster.
Do we take him?
by Andy G on Jun 25, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why not Sam Young?
we need a SF… I love BJ’s, but this is one I’d pass on
by San Diego Viking on Jun 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
I’m hoping Flynn was the insurance and that Lawson was the true target – I’m down to get rid of Flynn at this point. LOVING THE DRAFT, assuming some trades…
by antonymous on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf… :D
Beater of the early Thabeet drum ... but not so much of the late one
by Wim (Belgium) on Jun 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
screw you, Rich Bucher. shot down my idea!
by antonymous on Jun 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kahn didn't understand he was supposed to hold tryouts before the draft :)
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, down to 3 PG and 10 PFs now again
It's only fair that we get Blair!
by Norsktroll on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good strategy
We get Charlotte’s #1 upcoming next year, which should be a lottery pick in a deeper draft.
by TWolvesFanInLA on Jun 25, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Denver will get Charlotte’s first-round pick next season if the Bobcats make the playoffs. If they don’t, Charlotte keeps it. The pick would then be protected by a sliding scale, where Charlotte would retain it if it’s in the top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top eight in 2012 and top three in 2013. Charlotte would have no protection for the pick in 2014.
http://cbs4denver.com/sports/Nuggets.Trade.Pick.2.757340.html
by homer simpson on Jun 25, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm new on the blog
and not the brightest bulb when it comes to basketball but why take Flynn when you can get a shooter like Curry and then take Ty Law.
Do they have something up their sleeve?
by CitrusFLViking on Jun 25, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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