With the NBA season now over it’s on to the Draft and as we draw nearer to one of the most anticipated Drafts in recent memory, now and again we get these rumours of teams looking to trade up/down to get the player they need for in the right place. Nothing worse than picking a player higher than predicted.
ESPN’s Draft guru Chad Ford noted the possibility of Denver and Chicago having a straight swap of their first round picks…
Sources say the Nuggets have had serious discussions with the Bulls about swapping No. 11 for Nos. 16 and 19. If the Bulls get this pick, they’ll grab either Harris or Stauskas here. If the Nuggets keep their pick, look for them to focus on their back court. Ty Lawson is the only real foundation piece they have. Nik Stauskas and a host of other wings are all possibilities here but the word is that Harris was a wow for them in workouts. Now that he’s fully healthy and explosive again (Harris measured a 40-inch max vertical in his Lakers workout) he’s another guy who could start rising.
You may think this seems pointless but when you’re a player away from going deep into the Playoffs (especially in Chicago’s case) then having the right pick is vital.
What d’you think these teams do all day? Twiddling their thumbs waiting for the Draft?
