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Harden recruiting Howard. This is good news for us (Dallas less likely to trade the #13 pick knowing Howard isn't a lock to sign with them):

In recent months, Harden made it clear that he was planning to recruit free agents this summer. Now, with free agency still roughly six weeks away, he’s already starting to call and text some potential targets for Houston to sell them on the city, situation and future. Most free agents, including Howard, are big fans of Harden’s game and have a lot of respect for the up-and-coming shooting guard. On Wednesday afternoon, Harden confirmed via his Twitter account that he has been recruiting some players.

Read more at https://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-harden-recruiting-free-agents#xvhsTipGJ6E10CSJ.99
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Also I think Dirk's salary is too big to fit in an additional player (i.e., Chris Paul). If they can't do that, I'd say the Dirk-Howard-Paul team is a no-go.

Actually the HOU: Harden-Howard-Paul would be a pretty good team. Very well balanced. Young and exciting too.
 
Some stuff from Chad Ford:
Really think the Jazz will pass on a point guard at 14?
Don't think the Jazz are convinced there's a starting PG there for them at 14. If there isn't, they take the best available player. Remember, the Jazz like PGs that can shoot the ball -- Michael Carter-Williams, Dennis Schroeder don't really qualify. Shane Larkin might be the best fit if they really want a PG, but 14 might be a little high.
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Chad, any chance Mavs either deal the 13th pick or draft an Euro player to stash him?
Yes, I reported last night that it's LIKELY the Mavs trade the pick to clear cap space for a Dwight Howard run. Since they owe the Thunder a pick in 2014, they could only trade the pick after they made the selection on draft night (in a pre-arranged deal). They also could draft an international player if he agrees to stay overseas one more year. The Mavs could just get a letter from the player and his agent stating that and he'd come off the cap. That could be a scenario where Dario Saric goes to the Mavs.
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What kind of offers could the Cavs expect for the #1 pick?
Don't think Cavs fans will be happy. Just talked to half the GMs in the league, and they are all looking to sell their picks. No one really wants No. 1, nor are they willing to give up a valuable asset to get it. I think the Cavs will have a hard time moving it.
 
PKM said:
That all sounds plausible.
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if we take

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvoJ2eulIY0

Larkin

and Erik Murphy


im very happy. lets shoot the double team off of kanter. I like James Southerland better than Murphy but thats because hes from NY, i think Southerland has more risk/reward
 
My2Cents said:
What kind of offers could the Cavs expect for the #1 pick?[/B]
Don't think Cavs fans will be happy. Just talked to half the GMs in the league, and they are all looking to sell their picks. No one really wants No. 1, nor are they willing to give up a valuable asset to get it. I think the Cavs will have a hard time moving it.
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Hahaha.. sounds like the Cavs want Porter and not Noel. I guess it makes sense as they've already got Varejao there...
 
PKM what do you think of Archie falling to 31 on DX's Mock??

if thats the case i hope the jazz trade up/buy that pick.

Gobert @14
Larkin@21
Archie@31
Southerland@46
 
mellow said:
Cavs get Porter or Len. Or move Waiters and get Mclemore. Waiters another Syracuse disappointment.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKPfT5I-QBQ

waiters is a bust ???

Hotttnickkk said:
Hahaha.. sounds like the Cavs want Porter and not Noel. I guess it makes sense as they've already got Varejao there...
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if noel drops, the jazz should trade up to 3... maybe not for noel but, if Porter and McLemore are off the board 1-2, im verrrrry happy with the depth in the top 15, 3-15
 
PointGod_AlecBurks said:
PKM what do you think of Archie falling to 31 on DX's Mock??

if thats the case i hope the jazz trade up/buy that pick.

Gobert @14
Larkin@21
Archie@31
Southerland@46
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It's a pity he can't shoot...

But Archie is not very smart... he could have easily played himself into the Westbrook/Bledsoe type role with UK last year. Calipari wanted him to do it. The PG spot was wide open with that Harlow dude ...

I guess the guy really had to "want it"... he just didn't.
 
My2Cents said:
Some stuff from Chad Ford:
Really think the Jazz will pass on a point guard at 14?
Don't think the Jazz are convinced there's a starting PG there for them at 14. If there isn't, they take the best available player. Remember, the Jazz like PGs that can shoot the ball -- Michael Carter-Williams, Dennis Schroeder don't really qualify. Shane Larkin might be the best fit if they really want a PG, but 14 might be a little high.
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Wish the Jazz would start liking PGs who could run a pick and roll, pass the ball effectively, and show average dribbling skills.
 
PointGod_AlecBurks said:
PKM what do you think of Archie falling to 31 on DX's Mock??

if thats the case i hope the jazz trade up/buy that pick.

Gobert @14
Larkin@21
Archie@31
Southerland@46
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I don't know. Kid shoots a shot that's flat as hell.. he's equal parts terrible and incredible.. haha
Hotttnickkk said:
It's a pity he can't shoot...

But Archie is not very smart... he could have easily played himself into the Westbrook/Bledsoe type role with UK last year. Calipari wanted him to do it. The PG spot was wide open with that Harlow dude ...

I guess the guy really had to "want it"... he just didn't.
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I can't even begin to tell you how bad of a take that is.. really bad. Not your fault, it's just not at all what happened and doesn't properly describe Archie.
UK fans wanted him gone for making too many dumb plays.. but they LOVED his work ethic, his motor, that he never took a play off, that he was pushing himself to be the best he could be.. it just wasn't translating to the court.
 
PKM said:
I don't know. Kid shoots a shot that's flat as hell.. he's equal parts terrible and incredible.. haha


I can't even begin to tell you how bad of a take that is.. really bad. Not your fault, it's just not at all what happened and doesn't properly describe Archie.
UK fans wanted him gone for making too many dumb plays.. but they LOVED his work ethic, his motor, that he never took a play off, that he was pushing himself to be the best he could be.. it just wasn't translating to the court.
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No disputing what you've said. All I meant was, if you're not a good shooter - then transform yourself into a slasher type PG. You can hide your deficiency that way. I don't remember Westbrook being able to shoot neither coming out of College.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
No disputing what you've said. All I meant was, if you're not a good shooter - then transform yourself into a slasher type PG. You can hide your deficiency that way. I don't remember Westbrook being able to shoot neither coming out of College.
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He did. He was UK's leading scorer and it was from slashing to the basket.

Funny, at the beginning of the season last year I was like HOLY ****! The dude was unstoppable and hit everything.. seriously. It's like he couldn't miss the toughest shots.. but that all changed when the shots stopped falling. Defenders started backing way off, etc.
 
PKM said:
I don't know. Kid shoots a shot that's flat as hell.. he's equal parts terrible and incredible.. haha
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i think hes a great fit here in utah. tell him to forget how to shoot and work with hornacek, Burks is clearly better and has a few years under his belt to show him the ropes too.

BUT can u please riddle me this PKM, this recent drop down from the teens all the way to 30 by DX, its about him measurinng 6'3"?
i read these #'s and believe them, i dont have much time to double check players heights so i always presumed archie was 6'5" since he plays big. that caught me off guard then i see he dropped again, or am i jumping to conclusions?
 
PointGod_AlecBurks said:
i think hes a great fit here in utah. tell him to forget how to shoot and work with hornacek, Burks is clearly better and has a few years under his belt to show him the ropes too.

BUT can u please riddle me this PKM, this recent drop down from the teens all the way to 30 by DX, its about him measurinng 6'3"?
i read these #'s and believe them, i dont have much time to double check players heights so i always presumed archie was 6'5" since he plays big. that caught me off guard then i see he dropped again, or am i jumping to conclusions?
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It's not the measurements at all. Just his shot and shot mechanics.
 
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