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Yep. Same.

Granger plays the same position as George too so it doesn't make much sense to keep him around another year either. Derrick Williams could at least be developed to play the 4, Hansbrough is nice but I don't think he has the potential Williams does.

I don't know. Granger isn't as young as he used to be and moving him for Derrick Williams makes sense.

On his ankle or him staying in Houston?

Regardless of whether we decide to rebuild or not, resigning Yao to a cheaper contract is definitely worthwhile. Use him as a backup like Yugo suggested or keep him around as a mentor for Thabeet and other potential Rockets in the draft/free agency. I still think we can be a top 5-6 seed in the West with Yao back and a small forward. I remember earlier in the season, signing Tayshaun Prince in free agency was a popular move on this board. I wouldn't mind going in that direction in case DeAndre Jordan passes up on us.

I think its the Pacers that want Beasley or Rubio in the deal. Kahn has already stated that Rubio is untouchable but I can't say the same about Beasley.

No way either Rubio or Beasley should be included, giving up the #2 pick is enough for Granger.

Caught the last 5 minutes and apparently the most impressive players were: Kenneth Faried Enes Kanter Marshon Brooks Chris SIngleton Tomorrow morning is measurements.

Didn't realize it was on today. Anyone watch?

United States. Roots go back to Pakistan.

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As long as we have Yao Ming, I say go ahead and compete but by letting go of Adelman they are probably thinking of rebuilding.

Ugly game but Lebron took over down the stretch. Great for the Heat, now they just need to take care of business at home. Good news for the Bulls is that they kept it closely contested with the bulk of their starters playing poorly.

Forgot about this. Htown11, Chosen One and htownborn send me your answers in the next day or two.

Granger and Iggy are what the Wolves want in return, I don't trust Beasley as the 'featured' player in the offense and either one of those players would be a HUGE upgrade over him. If Granger and Iggy aren't available then Kevin Martin fits the blueprint, he wouldn't be expected to carry the Wolves as their primary option but rather play off Ricky Rubio and Beasley. Rick Rubio - distributor Wesley Johnson - shooter/defender Michael Beasley - featured offensive player Kevin Love - rebounder/stretches the floor Darko Milicic - blocker Iggy and Granger could easily replace Beasley (and then the Wolves can deal Beasley) but if neither of those two are on the table, Martin wouldn't be a half-bad option because I'm not very impressed with Wes Johnson. #2 for Bogut would be pretty bad, only listed him because Kahn is supposedly after a veteran center as well. Steve Nash is only wanted as a mentor for Rubio, I'm not sure if Kahn wants a mentor so bad that he would deal the pick. Monte Ellis would be amazing for the Wolves but I honestly don't see the Warriors handing him over. The reason Kahn was so pissed when the Cavs won the lottery was because the return value he could get automatically dropped from a superstar/all-star to a borderline all-star. Kahn apparently likes Rubio more than Irving as a prospect and so he wanted to deal the pick regardless of the position. Kahn has recently visited Rubio in Spain and is more confident than ever that he will be able to sign him.

Kahn thinks the entire draft is a crap shoot and not many of the prospects have interested him all that much. #2 overall picks fetch a high price on the market even if the draft is as weak as it is, tons of teams are going to be willing to give up something up value to take a chance on Derrick Williams or Kanter. So basically the concept is to sell high. I don't think Beasley coming off the bench would work out. He has been playing pretty awful near the end of the season and his play and confidence will only get worse if the Wolves demote him to the bench. If the Wolves get Iggy or any other starting quality small forward then trading Beasley while his trade value is still fairly high would be the smart move. The thing is that the Wolves success (and Kahn's job) next season rests solely on a Ricky Rubio and Wesley Johnson's development. If the Wolves can't work a deal out for Iggy then Kevin Martin++ would be a great fit imo. Edit: a few other guys that could be worth moving the #2 overall pick: Danny Granger and Monte Ellis. Kahn also said that he wants a veteran center, I wonder if that means he's interested in Andrew Bogut. Kahn also badly wanted Steve Nash last season so he could have a mentor for Rubio. Just throwing a few more names out there.

Iguodala would be ideal for the Wolves. I wouldn't mind it if Morey at least tried to package Kevin Martin + whatever the Wolves want for the pick.

Williams is redundant to Beasley and I'm not sold on Kanter's knees. Trading away the pick sounds like a good idea actually.

Not surprised. Kahn was rumored to be willing to move the first overall pick too if they won the lottery.

Conspiracy theories aside: The Cavs had the first overall pick just 8 years ago and came out with one of the best small forwards in the history of the game, were perennial contenders, won multiple 60+ game season and made a finals appearance. And the first season they're back in the lottery, they win it all? How is it fair to the teams that have been the better part of the decade in the bottom half of the standings? Teams like Minnesota, Toronto, Sacramento, Charlotte etc deserved it more. The system is broken.