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armygirl · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 05:53 PM

Pistons interested in Bobcats pick?

Posted by Justin Rogers June 28, 2007 16:45PM

Although there's not much more information, Sports Illustrated Ian Thompson reports that Detroit is one of the teams in the mix for Charlotte's number eight pick. It's been reported all week that the Bobcats are trying to dump the pick for the best offer.

June 28, SI.com: Charlotte is said to be the darling of many teams hoping to move up: Golden State, Detroit, Phoenix and Philadelphia are all trying to trade for the Bobcats' No. 8 pick. The most intriguing partner would be the Warriors, who could trade, say, Monta Ellis into Charlotte's cap space in exchange for the No. 8 pick, which the Warriors could use for Thornton, who drew raves from vice president Chris Mullin and coach Don Nelson. Everyone would be happy: The Bobcats would land a better player than they could get on the free-agent market this summer, and Ellis may not command a huge salary on his next contract.

It's not clear who the Pistons are hoping to land with the eighth pick. It's hard to imagine that like Nick Young or Rodney Stuckey that much

Who are the Pistons planning to give up on their roster for this pick?

**webz** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 05:58 PM

Hmm not sure. Just read this though:

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ESPN's Chad Ford is reporting that the Wolves have contacted the Charlotte Bobcats to try to help facilitate a deal for Kevin Garnett. Sources tell Ford that the Wolves are asking the Bobcats to give up the No. 8 pick along with an undisclosed player. In the proposed deal, Garnett would go to Phoenix, and the Suns would send Amare Stoudemire to Charlotte. The Bobcats would also be required to take Suns guard Marcus Banks.

detteam · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:13 PM

After reading this article:

Oden's agent denies Trail Blazers report - NBA - MSNBC.com

I hope the Pistons aren't looking at Mike Conley Jr. being available at the 8.

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Other players only wish they had it as easy.

“It is annoying. I wish I was in a situation like Greg and Kevin were in, where they just automatically knew where they were going,” guard and longtime Oden teammate Mike Conley Jr. said. “They can start looking for houses or whatever. I have no kind of luxury like that.”

Maybe it's just me, but he already sounds like a prima donna.

armygirl · #4 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by webz

Hmm not sure. Just read this though:

I think deals are being proposed all over the place. I already heard of that one you ust mentioned.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sheed's name is mentioned in a bobcat's trade. MJ loves N.C. Blue stars.

Just a hunch.

roscoe36 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by detteam

Maybe it's just me, but he already sounds like a prima donna.

His dad is his agent. I can't think of a case where that has ever been successful.

mikhail1973 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:30 PM

Burlington Times News Article : Top News: Stoudemire to Charlotte? NBA rumors abound | nba, strong, minnesota

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According to ESPN's Chad Ford, the Bobcats have been offering the No. 8 pick to various teams for weeks and have several offers. If they can't get something worked out with Minnesota and Phoenix before the draft, the Bobcats will likely move the pick in another deal, a source said.

However, a source in Phoenix continues to maintain that the team has not had any conversations about trading Stoudemire.

Minnesota has been actively shopping Garnett, an all-star and former NBA MVP, for the last few weeks. Rumored trades between the team and Phoenix, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks have all come up short.

jammertime · #7 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by detteam

Maybe it's just me, but he already sounds like a prima donna.

Poor guy. He's had to wait an extra month to know where he'll be buying his new mansion.

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

His dad is his agent. I can't think of a case where that has ever been successful.

Yuck, I agree. To me, that just screams money hungry and control freak.

detteam · #8 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoe36

His dad is his agent. I can't think of a case where that has ever been successful.

Jr could fall after 10 for thinking GM's. He's been riding Oden's coattails, especially with dad directing traffic for both of them.

mikhail1973 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 06:45 PM

Macon.com | 06/27/2007 | Garnett to Suns deal 'overblown'

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Reports the Phoenix Suns were nearing a deal to acquire Kevin Garnett were downplayed Wednesday by an NBA official with knowledge of the situation.

Contrary to several reports, the official told The Associated Press, the sides were not close to a three-team deal that would send Amare Stoudemire to Atlanta and Garnett from Minnesota to Phoenix.
Publicity regarding the Suns' possible acquisition of Garnett had been overblown, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the subject. However, the Timberwolves and Suns have talked about Garnett, the person confirmed.

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