Official 2009 NBA Draft Day Thread

[Blackjack]

Yahoo Sports' Mock Draft has the Spurs taking:

37. San Antonio Spurs – Jermaine Taylor, SG, Central Florida: Super athletic, big two guard could make the Spurs as their first pick in this draft.

51. San Antonio Spurs – Dante Cunningham, SF, Villanova: Big East’s most improved player last season.

53. San Antonio Spurs – Jon Brockman, PF, Washington: Undersized banger will show Gregg Popovich an NBA work ethic

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

I wonder if Ludden had anything to do with the rationale for these selections.

This is something that would definitely not suprise me, which, well... Come to think of it?

Yeah, this is definitely not happening.

[EricB]

First rounder in 2011, plus a mill might get in.

[HarlemHeat37]

If we're paying 3 million $ for a late-first rounder, that..I'd rather just give Hairston or Williams a shot instead of paying that kind of price for a wing..if it's less and a future 1st rounder, then I'm for it, but otherwise, I don't want the front office to do it..offering Hill would just be stupidity..

Knicks paying 3 mil$ for #29 isn't surprising, and neither is the Lakers receiving that much..the league will probably help them out in a way to soften the tax blow of signing Ariza and Odom..

[Bruno]

First rounder in 2011, plus a mill might get in.

or in 2010.

[coyotes_geek]

#37 and some cash might be enough to get the Spurs into the mid 20s.

[Blackjack]

If Spurs want a first round pick this year, the most logical offer would be a future first round pick.

What would you think it would take for the 18th?

Minnesota is loaded with young developing players, that this draft will only add to, so would a pick and say a veteran like Mason or Bonner be of any interest?(It'd be great if "Money Bags" Holt could somehow just buy the pick)

I'm pretty high on Casspi but there's no way I want to include Hill in a trade.

[EricB]

or in 2010.

Can't trade picks two years in a row Bruno!

[EricB]

#37 and some cash might be enough to get the Spurs into the mid 20s.

I dunno if I'd want to give up on that 37th pick just yet.

[coyotes_geek]

Can't trade picks two years in a row Bruno!

You can't go 2 years without using a 1st round pick. It doesn't have to be your own. If they acquire one this year they can trade next year's.

[DPG21920]

Got 'em.

[Stump]

I dunno if I'd want to give up on that 37th pick just yet.

I don't think Holt can/will straight up buy a pick, so we'd have to surrender atleast one asset to go along with cash. Since I don't want it to be Hill, Splitter, or a future first rounder, the #37 is the best thing to give up.

[Bruno]

Can't trade picks two years in a row Bruno!

You can't trade two future consecutive first round pick.

Spurs can trade their 2010 first round pick tonight and make the trade official just after the draft.

[EricB]

You can't trade two future consecutive first round pick.

Spurs can trade their 2010 first round pick tonight and made the trade official just after the draft.

Damnt.

Apologies...

[EricB]

I don't think Holt can/will straight up buy a pick, so we'd have to surrender atleast one asset to go along with cash. Since I don't want it to be Hill, Splitter, or a future first rounder, the #37 is the best thing to give up.

They could probobly use next years apparently.

[Bruno]

What would you think it would take for the 18th?

Honestly, I don't know.

[manufan10]

Got 'em.

Did I miss something?

[Mugen]

i just hope the spurs arent dangling george to get into the mid first round. None of the guys in the range can have the affect that hill has this year especially if bowen isn't brought back.

[Stump]

The Spurs have done a good job of infiltrating other teams' front offices with GMs and coaches. Why are none of them hooking us up with bargain deals?

[spurtilldeath]

Hill being traded for a first rounder is not happening. Spurs ain't that stupid. Unless they want to move to top 15. Hill that we have now(with 1 season of NBA experience) is better than many of the mid frist rounders. That simply is downgrading yourself. Not happening

[DPG21920]

Can't trade picks two years in a row Bruno!

You can't trade two future consecutive first round pick.

Spurs can trade their 2010 first round pick tonight and make the trade official just after the draft.

Damnt.

Apologies...

Did I miss something?

I was joking with EricB.

[Stump]

Dumb question, but when does the draft officially start tonight (central time)?

Thanks in advance

[Libri]

DraftExpress was updated a few minutes ago. Its now DaJuan Summers at 37.

[spurtilldeath]

6.30 cst

[ajballer4]

I just hope Hill doesnt end up being traded to move up. Him and the 4 should be locked here for now

[Spursmania]

I just don't see SA spending 3M off the bat for a late first round pick. Damn, I hope Hill is not in any trade talks.