2012 Draft Thursday, June 28th: Raptors select Terence Ross

[Mediumcore]

If they were to move DeRozan I wonder what he and the two second rounders in a package could get us. Perhaps a team like Utah whom don't have a need for yet another rookie might show interest. Say DD and the two second rounders for their second first rounder?

[Matt52]

If they were to move DeRozan I wonder what he and the two second rounders in a package could get us. Perhaps a team like Utah whom don't have a need for yet another rookie might show interest. Say DD and the two second rounders for their second first rounder?

I don't think they'd be interested. They drafted Burks last year and have Hayward as well.

[Employee]

Is it me or does draft express have the rockets taking the raps 2nd round pick? That's wrong right? http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2012/

[Matt52]

Is it me or does draft express have the rockets taking the raps 2nd round pick? That's wrong right? http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2012/

Yes. Incorrect.

[Mediumcore]

I don't think they'd be interested. They drafted Burks last year and have Hayward as well.

Yeah Burks is supposed to be a big time scorer, but hasn't yet shown it as yet. I thought Hayward was a 3 but I suppose he has the skill set to play SG when the Jazz go with a bigger line up. I would hate to part with DD, but if Beal is still there when the Raptors pick it would be hard to pass on him.

[Matt52]

Yeah Burks is supposed to be a big time scorer, but hasn't yet shown it as yet. I thought Hayward was a 3 but I suppose he has the skill set to play SG when the Jazz go with a bigger line up. I would hate to part with DD, but if Beal is still there when the Raptors pick it would be hard to pass on him.

If Beal was there I'd take him and figure the rest out later.

[Mediumcore]

True, but I would try to take advantage of the surplus of starting quality of SG's we have in this years draft. As many chances of hitting the jackpot in the draft can only be a good thing right?

[Chr1s1anL]

picking 5th wouldn't be bad. I feel like in any scenario either MKG or Beal would fall to us

[Matt52]

Today was the deadline for underclassmen to declare if they planned to return to their NCAA team. Of course in the grand scheme of things, that means d!ck all. Players can still declare before April 29th. Really the only player not declared who should be is Andre Drummond. If his university declaration is any indication, wait for a last minute answer on April 29th. Given he is not on scholarship, UCONN is not eligible for the tournament next year, and Calhoun is a candidate for retirement, it seems like it is just a matter of time before declaration.

Anyways, in celebration of this meaningless day, here is the top mocks latest mocks:

ESPN Top 20 (top 100 for Insiders)

1 Anthony Davis PF 6-10 220 19
2 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF 6-7 210 18
3 Bradley Beal SG 6-5 195 18
4 Thomas Robinson PF 6-9 237 21
5 Andre Drummond C 6-11 275 18
6 Harrison Barnes SF 6-8 210 19
7 Perry Jones PF 6-11 235 20
8 Terrence Jones PF 6-8 244 20
9 Jared Sullinger PF 6-9 280 20
10 Tyler Zeller C 7-0 250 22
11 Damian Lillard PG 6-2 185 21
12 Jeremy Lamb SG 6-5 185 19
13 John Henson PF 6-10 210 21
14 Austin Rivers SG 6-4 199 19
15 Kendall Marshall PG 6-4 188 20
16 Tony Wroten Jr. PG 6-5 205 18
17 Terrence Ross SG 6-6 190 21
18 Meyers Leonard C 7-0 240 20
19 Arnett Moultrie PF 6-11 225 21
20 Royce White SF 6-8 240 21

DraftExpress.com:

1 Anthony Davis PF
2 Andre Drummond C
3 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF
4 Thomas Robinson PF
5 Bradley Beal SG
6 Jared Sullinger C
7 Harrison Barnes SF
8 John Henson PF
9 Perry Jones PF
10 Tyler Zeller C
11 Terrence Jones SF/PF
12 Jeremy Lamb SG
13 Damian Lillard PG
14 Kendall Marshall PG
15 Meyers Leonard C
16 Austin Rivers SG
17 Terrence Ross SG/SF
18 Marquis Teague PG
19 Jeff Taylor SF
20 Tony Wroten PG/SG
21 Moe Harkless SF
22 Dion Waiters SG
23 Evan Fournier SG/SF
24 Arnett Moultrie PF/C
25 Royce White PF
26 Tyshawn Taylor PG
27 Fab Melo C
28 Draymond Green PF
29 Andrew Nicholson PF/C
30 Festus Ezeli C


From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz1rlrslLKk
http://www.draftexpress.com

HoopsWorld.com:

1 Charlotte Bobcats Anthony Davis PF
2 Washington Wizards Bradley Beal SG
3 New Orleans Hornets Andre Drummond C
4 Cleveland Cavaliers Jared Sullinger C
5 Sacramento Kings Thomas Robinson PF
6 Toronto Raptors Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF
7 Portland Trail Blazers Harrison Barnes SF
8 Detroit Pistons John Henson PF
9 Utah Jazz Damian Lillard PG
10 New Orleans Hornets Marquis Teague PG
11 Portland Trail Blazers Perry Jones PF
12 Milwaukee Bucks Terrence Jones SF/PF
13 Utah Jazz Austin Rivers SG
14 Phoenix Suns Jeremy Lamb SG
15 Houston Rockets Meyers Leonard C
16 Philadelphia 76ers Tyler Zeller C 2
17 Dallas Mavericks Kendall Marshall PG
18 Denver Nuggets Terrence Ross SG/SF
19 New Jersey Nets Moe Harkless SF
20 Boston Celtics Tony Wroten PG/SG
21 Memphis Grizzlies John Jenkins SG
22 Boston Celtics Jeff Taylor SF
23 Atlanta Hawks Arnett Moultrie PF/C
24 Orlando Magic Tyshawn Taylor PG
25 Indiana Pacers Dion Waiters SG
26 Cleveland Cavaliers Fab Melo C
27 Miami Hea Royce White PF
28 Golden State Warriors Andrew Nicholson PF/C
29 Oklahoma City Thunder Evan Fournier SG/SF
30 Chicago Bulls Festus Ezeli C

NBADraft.net:

1Anthony Davis
2Thomas Robinson
3Michael Kidd-Gil...
4Andre Drummond
5Harrison Barnes
6Jeremy Lamb
7Bradley Beal
8Arnett Moultrie
9Austin Rivers
10Damian Lillard
11Tyler Zeller
12 Meyers Leonard
13 Perry Jones
14Kendall Marshall
15 Jared Sullinger
16 Moe Harkless
17 John Henson
18 Doron Lamb
19Terrence Ross
20Terrence Jones
21Dion Waiters
22Royce White
23 Tony Mitchell
24 Andrew Nicholson
25 Jeffery Taylor
26Festus Ezeli
27 Marquis Teague
28 CJ McCollum
29 Tony Wroten
30 Fab Melo

[Miekenstien]

i will take hoopsworld' take

[Mack North]

i will take hoopsworld' take

Yea me too, but if Cleveland selects before us again there's NO WAY they're letting us get our man again. No chance they pass on MKG. Why would they want another PF? I don't think there's any way Sullinger will be a C in the NBA, aside from spot situations possibly.


In unrelated news, Nerlens Noel to Kentucky and Shabazz Muhammad to UCLA. #2013Draft

[Miekenstien]

Yea me too, but if Cleveland selects before us again there's NO WAY they're letting us get our man again. No chance they pass on MKG. Why would they want another PF? I don't think there's any way Sullinger will be a C in the NBA, aside from spot situations possibly.


In unrelated news, Nerlens Noel to Kentucky and Shabazz Muhammad to UCLA. #2013Draft

i figured cleveland would take a wing or a center with their pick. i don't think drummond will get past them if they choose after 1 and if he isn't on the board i think they are in the mkg/beal dilemma we are in as well.

in unrelated news, i just found out that dilemma is not spelled dilemna. the more you know.

as a side, for cleveland i think that sullinger needs to be paired with a player like tristan or jv or davis. i think that if he is the main option in your front court your team is going to have problems. i have also said i would not want sullinger because fo his legs being two different sizes.

[NoPropsneeded]

Has Drummond Declared? if he has he ain't slippin past Cleveland.

[ceez]

i think wing is clevelands most pressing need

[MangoKid]

Wing is a pressing need for the Cavs and they will have a dilemna if both Drummond and Barnes are still on the board when it's their turn to draft. They need a wing, but the chance to choose a potential superstar in Drummond is too hard to pass up.

[KingMaxwell47]

Today was the deadline for underclassmen to declare if they planned to return to their NCAA team. Of course in the grand scheme of things, that means d!ck all. Players can still declare before April 29th. Really the only player not declared who should be is Andre Drummond. If his university declaration is any indication, wait for a last minute answer on April 29th. Given he is not on scholarship, UCONN is not eligible for the tournament next year, and Calhoun is a candidate for retirement, it seems like it is just a matter of time before declaration.

Anyways, in celebration of this meaningless day, here is the top mocks latest mocks:

ESPN Top 20 (top 100 for Insiders)




DraftExpress.com:



HoopsWorld.com:



NBADraft.net:

Kentucky has 5 starters who haven't declared actually, although Doron Lamb will probably go back. Beal also hasn't declared. Drummond also has the option of transferring without losing a year, because of the eligibility issues.

[Matt52]

Kentucky has 5 starters who haven't declared actually, although Doron Lamb will probably go back. Beal also hasn't declared. Drummond also has the option of transferring without losing a year, because of the eligibility issues.

Thanks for clarification. I stand corrected.

April 10th was still a b.s. date draft wise.

[Mediumcore]

Looks like Drummond is in.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...lare_For_Draft

[NoPropsneeded]

I think we should take a gamble on Perry Jones. I think the coaching staff in Baylor wasn't good and they had him playing the wrong role. Dwane casey could help this guy develop into a lockdown defender at the 3. If he works out he can be a franchise player and push us over the hill in the next few years. Jaw Dropping athleticism and plus he can handle and score the ball in and out. Imagine the length of Bargnani, Valanciunas and Perry Jones that is insane. We would have 3 incredible offensive weapons. I know there are concerns about his drive but i think its due to playing an uncomfortable role and not getting the ball where he wants it. I recall Demarcus Cousins being accused of the same things but now he plays his heart out every night.

[MangoKid]

Perry Jones is Charlie Villanueva, part 2.
Million dollar talent, 2 cents between the ears.