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June 23 --- ALL DRAFT DAY UPDATES
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Givony/Draft Express makes another big change for the last mock draft.
After saying (12 hours ago) that perceptions of Jonas V. had changed, Givony has shuffled the deck again for his last mock draft update. The final version with more details will be up on Yahoo by morning, but it's on Draft Express already:
Givony had this extra piece to say:
Givony's Mock Draft on Jonas from Yahoo:
Chad Ford - latest mock 7.0, says he may create a 7.1
Joe Kotoch
Wojo
Chad Ford
Draft Express
Ric Bucher
ProBballDraft
Wojo
David Locke
ProBballDraft
Bruce Drennan (does he count? oh well)
Scott Howard-Cooper
Sam Amick
Hollinger
Wojo
Chad Ford
Probballdraft
The original post has been copied and pasted into post 2, below!
Givony/Draft Express makes another big change for the last mock draft.
After saying (12 hours ago) that perceptions of Jonas V. had changed, Givony has shuffled the deck again for his last mock draft update. The final version with more details will be up on Yahoo by morning, but it's on Draft Express already:
1. Irving to Cavs
2. Williams to Wolves
3. Kanter to Jazz
4. Jonas V. to Cavs
Givony had this extra piece to say:
If buyout officially gets done, yes. RT @LithuaniaBasket: Confident w/Cavs going Valanciunas at 4 that you put him back there in your mock?
Givony's Mock Draft on Jonas from Yahoo:
With his buyout issues yet to be fully resolved (nothing has officially been signed), Valanciunas flew into Cleveland for a secret meeting on Tuesday. He conducted a thorough medical examination, interviewed with the team’s front office and went through light drills, showing off his skill level, which looked better than advertised. With Kanter off the board, and Cleveland seemingly more comfortable with picking Valanciunas (despite having to wait a year for his services), the chances of him taking a significant drop on draft night appear to be much smaller.
Numerous NBA teams, such as San Antonio for example, are waiting to pounce if he slips past Washington at No. 6, knowing they’d have a rare opportunity to secure a franchise-caliber center.
If Valanciunas’ buyout is not resolved in time and Kanter is off the board, the Cavs could throw a curve ball at the draft by selecting Tristan Thompson here.
Chad Ford - latest mock 7.0, says he may create a 7.1
Cle-Kyrie
Min-DWill
Utah-Kanter
Cle-Jonas V
Analysis: We had Valanciunas in this position last week. But on Monday we reported that Valanciunas' buyout with his team in Lithuania would prohibit him from coming to the NBA next season.
The Cavs love Valanciunas, but do they love him enough to draft him even if he won't be coming to the NBA right away? There are growing signals that they do. Valanciunas was in Cleveland on Tuesday meeting with Cavs brass. They conducted a physical and a workout as well which has seemingly calmed their fears.
But another serious dark horse here is Tristan Thompson. As I reported on Wednesday, Thompson met with owner Dan Gilbert in Cleveland on Monday, and the Cavs are intrigued. As I gather more info, this is one spot where the mock could change in Version 7.1.
Joe Kotoch
Sources tell @Probballdraft that the @Cavs are prepared to select Jonas Valanciunas either at 4 or lower if they trade down. Buyout or not.
Wojo
Texas standout Tristan Thompson made a strong impact on Cleveland executives in a workout this week, and he’s a real possibility to be selected at the fourth spot. His agent happens to be Rich Paul, one of LeBron James’(notes) childhood friends and part of the Maverick Carter LRMR marketing company.
Chad Ford
The Cavs have some serious stat guys on their staff. That may explain why they are so high on Tristan Thompson, who John Hollinger has rated third in his Draft Rater.
If the Cavs take Thompson at No. 4, I'm hearing Jonas Valanciunas, who I currently have in the 4 spot in Mock Draft 7.0, probably goes No. 8 to the Pistons.
Draft Express
Sounds like @Utah_Jazz will select Enes Kanter at 3. Changes whole complexion of lottery.
Ric Bucher
League sources now believe Jonas Valanciunas goes to Cavs at #4 even if Enes Kanter is still on the board. The consensus is that Valanciunas will not be able to escape his existing contract with Lietuvos Rytas until January at the earliest, but that does not scare off the Cavaliers, who sources say compare Valanciunas favorably to the Lakers' Pau Gasol.
ProBballDraft
Probballdraft Probasketballdraft
Cleveland's trying to procure a trade w/ @WashWizards to get 6 &18 for 4 pick for Kanter if there. O/W Cavs stay & take Jonas. Not done yet
Pistons ownership gives Joe Dumars approval to draft Jonas Valanciunas #8, could spoil Cavs-Bobcats proposed deal http://dlvr.it/XXRr7
Wojo
Kings have made it privately clear that they expect to trade 7th pick, sources say. "They're confident they have deal," one official says.
David Locke
Being told Kings not picking at 7 but also hearing that Brandon Knight is going to still be on board at 7 - makes 7 very interesting
ProBballDraft
Sources tell @Probballdraft the @Cavs will notify both Derrick Williams & Kyrie Irving prior to the draft what their decision is.
Bruce Drennan (does he count? oh well)
Bruce Drennan said his sources said the deal with Sacramento is Sessions+Cash+32 for #7 and Garcia. He also said we could flip Thompson at #7 to Charlotte for #9 and 19
Scott Howard-Cooper
Bucks and Bobcats in serious talks in major deal w/ picks and vets, per Rick Bonnell of Charlotte Observer. CLT may end up w/ 2 lotto picks.
Sam Amick
Yep RT @DraftExpress: Teams calling Sacramento about the #7 pick are being told it's already been moved. Problem is, no one knows to who.
sam_amick Sam Amick
As an interesting subplot, sources say the Kings and Golden State had substantial talks about Monta Ellis. Not sure who Warriors wanted.
Hollinger
Bucks appear to have deal with Sacramento for No. 7
Wojo
Milwaukee has a three-way deal with Charlotte and Sacramento, sources say.
Chad Ford
Deal: Bucks get Beno, Stephen Jackson and 19. Bobcats get pick 7 & Maggette. Kings get 10 & John Salmons
Probballdraft
Being told by a league source that #Spurs trading Tony Parker for 10th pick is likely to happen. Look for SA to target Donatas Motiejunas
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