[croco]

I think what the Nets need more than a shooter is a rebuilding process.

[HB]

Why? They play in the East. Besides they dare not take a loosing team to Brooklyn

[croco]

They are going nowhere with that team and haven't in the last five seasons, Carter is barely an All-Star anymore and outside of that there just isn't that much talent on the roster. Most guys are role players, granted they can become very good role players, but what the needs need is a true star and you aren't going to get one when you are over the cap and stuck in mediocrity. Plus they have absolutely no positive vibe surrounding the franchise anymore, that was the biggest difference when Kidd came at the beginning of this century.

[HB]

It makes more sense to retool than to rebuild (They were only 3 games out of the playoffs). Ratner knows the team isnt winning a championship, but he also knows he has to take a somewhat competitive team to Brooklyn. Not going to start going into details about the Nets, this isnt what the thread is about. But I'd like to see Harris, RJ and Vince actually get through training camp together and play more games, build team chemistry and such. And oh Vince not having bone spurs in his ankles should show a major upgrade in his game next season.

[untamed guerilla]

the Nets need to rebuild, 3 games out of the playoffs in the east doesn't mean anything

The goal every season is to win a championship, not make the playoffs, If any team can make a move that will garner them a championship it is worth the risk of whatever you will lose (just don't make dumb ones like the maves trading for j.kidd)

Overall my prospect analysis, says that CDR is a better prospect than Budinger, not by much, but if I were picking it would be CDR>>Budinger

[HB]

Not every team's goal is to win the championship and the Nets owner Ratner is more concerned with making profits in Brooklyn

[untamed guerilla]

Originally Posted by HB

Not every team's goal is to win the championship and the Nets owner Ratner is more concerned with making profits in Brooklyn

That I agree with, which is what is wrong with the league

[MB30]

Current Roster: Rudy Gay, Mike Conley Jr, Kyle Lowry, Javaris Crittenton, Hakim Warrick, Jason Collins, Kwame Brown (FA), Darko Milicic, Mike Miller, Juan Carlos Navarro (FA), Brian Cardinal, Casey Jacobsen (FA), Andre Brown (FA).

Draft Position: The Grizzlies currently have the 5th pick and the 28th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

Team Needs: The Grizzlies are in desperate need of some help down low. They have capable players at the 1,2 and 3 spots (Conley, Miller and Gay) - but do not have enough quality bigs to compete night in, night out. Their major target in the draft and Free Agency period will be to acquire some depth behind their quality players, particularly at the 2/3 spot.

Draft Targets - 5th Pick:

DeAndre Jordan, C, Texas A&M, Freshman, 7'0", 250.



Whilst he didnt dominate at college - he has a ton of potential, and could be either a Dwight Howard or Andrew Byunum like beast or just another Kendrick Perkins. At any rate - thats an upgrade for the Grizz. Jordan is still very young so he cant be relied upon to play starters minutes from the get go - but sharing time with Darko could be worthwhile. Some would say that #5 is too high for Jordan, but there are rumours that a team has given him a promise....The Grizz seem like the team with the most need there.


Anthony Randolph, PF/SF, LSU, Freshman, 6'10, 200



The rail thin forward is projected by a few mock drafts to be the pick here, and its easy to see why. Randolph offers a lot of versatility to the Grizz frontline - he looks to be some kind of Bosh/Tayshaun Prince hybrid at best case, which would be something the Grizz welcome. Has a reasonably nice stroke and a huge wingspan - but brims with potential. Doesnt have enough bulk to play the 4 exclusively at this stage, but he'd be a nice pairing with Rudy Gay eventually.


Brook Lopez, C, Stanford, Sophomore, 7'0, 260

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Whilst not a popular pick on the Grizz forum, Lopez would be able to step in immediately and shore up a big need. He doesnt look to have the potential of a DeAndre Jordan, but is ready to contribute now and could be a solid contributor for years to come.


Draft Targets - 28th Pick:

Joey Dorsey, PF/C, Memphis, Senior, 6'9, 260.



Dorsey is projected to go anywhere from late 1st round to early-mid 2nd, but I think the Grizzlies would like to get atleast one of their Memphis college kids. Dorsey fits a need - a big body that can step in and defend NBA power forwards right now. Not offensively skilled - but at best case can be a Danny Fortson/Reggie Evans type of Power Forward.

Courtney Lee, SG/SF, Western Kentucky, Senior, 6'5, 200.



Could be a potential steal and shores up the backup swingman position nicely, Lee can score - and is ready to play now. I liken him to Kevin Martin, who really came out of nowhere and has become a really good 2 guard in the league.

[Vuchato]

since when are you a Grizzlies fan?

and BTW, according to a source, the Nets are looking at Love, Arthur, and Randolph (not necessarily that order), but Gallinari could go to the top of their wish list.

[croco]

Originally Posted by Vuchato

since when are you a Grizzlies fan?

and BTW, according to a source, the Nets are looking at Love, Arthur, and Randolph (not necessarily that order), but Gallinari could go to the top of their wish list.

He isn't a Grizzlies fan, he is a mod for this forum and evaluating some of the team needs.