The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[stretch]

So much analysis! My head hurts! An 8 ball or rock paper scissors works just about as well without the endless minutiae of statistical detail. Really it's an overload and overkill.

[magoon]

Seeing as how we're discussing pre-draft trades here:

Omer Asik to the Pelicans in exchange for New Orleans' 2015 first-rounder.

Looks like a straight salary dump.

[Miekenstien]

Seeing as how we're discussing pre-draft trades here:

Omer Asik to the Pelicans in exchange for New Orleans' 2015 first-rounder.

Looks like a straight salary dump.

this happened?

[rocwell]

this happened?

Yup, woj reported.

[Miekenstien]

Yup, woj reported.

lebron would be able to rest a bit on o and d in houston

[ball4life]

Seems like Dell Demps doesnt like drafts... giving out unprotected lottery picks left and right SMH. This guy is the James Dolan of Western Conference.

[KHD]

Seems like Dell Demps doesnt like drafts... giving out unprotected lottery picks left and right SMH. This guy is the James Dolan of Western Conference.

Pretty sure it's protected.

[planetmars]

Pretty sure it's protected.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11...ording-sources

The draft pick included in the deal has protections. It will go to the Rockets if it falls into a range between the late lottery and the 20th pick, sources said.

[ball4life]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11...ording-sources

I still think its too much for Asik... may be im just jealous of Houston.

[KHD]

Don't really know how Asik fits with Davis, but maybe Davis is working on his jumper (I don't think i saw a single game of his all year). Either way, nobody is going to score well against that frontcourt.

I still think its too much for Asik... may be im just jealous of Houston.

Houston lucked out with that contract, now having only paid $10M to Asik over 2 years. Was really hoping that their GM would have to explain to the board why he's paying $30M to Lin and Asik next year. Hate that smug asshole.

[ball4life]

Don't really know how Asik fits with Davis, but maybe Davis is working on his jumper (I don't think i saw a single game of his all year). Either way, nobody is going to score well against that frontcourt.

AD is a Boshesque kinda shooter... range extends beyond the 3 point line

[white men can't jump]

AD is a Boshesque kinda shooter... range extends beyond the 3 point line

No it doesn't. Not yet at least. He has a decent jumper though and it is improving. He only took 9 threes last year and made 2. He's got a long way to go yet.

I do think the match is fine though. He needs a bruising C beside him. Asik should be fine for a year.

Still kind of ridiculous that NOP got Davis and then basically started running their team into the ground by inflating their payroll and trading away picks. I mean, at this rate, can anyone see Davis staying long-term?

[planetmars]

How does New Orleans have the cap space to absorb Asik's contract without giving up any assets? Total guaranteed contracts in 2014 for them add up to $58M according to shamsports. They'll also have cap holds on Aminu and Smith totaling over $12M.

Would be interested to know who NO sends back. They would have to send someone back. They also don't have a TPE.

So something smells fishy now with this report.

Cap experts can you help out?

[ball4life]

No it doesn't. Not yet at least. He has a decent jumper though and it is improving. He only took 9 threes last year and made 2. He's got a long way to go yet.

I do think the match is fine though. He needs a bruising C beside him. Asik should be fine for a year.

Still kind of ridiculous that NOP got Davis and then basically started running their team into the ground by inflating their payroll and trading away picks. I mean, at this rate, can anyone see Davis staying long-term?

yea hes not a 3 point shooter yet but he can hit em.. i remember the USA game where he hit like 3 threes in a row within a couple of mins. but yea he did not take many threes last season i agree.

[KHD]

Holy crap, apparently the pick goes to Houston if it's between 4-19. WTF Pels? I was thinking top 6-8 protection at least, good lord.