[Dissonance19]

I hated that pick. I never liked him in college. But I really have no clue to expect from him, or what they expect.

I was also totally pissed off when they traded Rudy Fernandez. Out of all the prospects they've traded over the yr's, he's one of the few I know they liked. I didn't get that either.

[WhoDaBest23]

Originally Posted by Dissonance19

I hated that pick. I never liked him in college. But I really have no clue to expect from him, or what they expect.

I was also totally pissed off when they traded Rudy Fernandez. Out of all the prospects they've traded over the yr's, he's one of the few I know they liked. I didn't get that either.

The Rudy Fernandez definitely made no sense at all. If they weren't planning on playing their rookie, then why didn't they just keep Fernandez, who they knew wasn't coming over. I'm not complaining though since I'm a Blazers fan. He'd really look well on either team really.

One thing I'm looking forward to for the Suns is the development of DJ Strawberry. I really think he could be a real nice role player for the Suns. Seems like they like him more than Tucker already.

[Dissonance19]

Originally Posted by WhoDaBest23

The Rudy Fernandez definitely made no sense at all. If they weren't planning on playing their rookie, then why didn't they just keep Fernandez, who they knew wasn't coming over. I'm not complaining though since I'm a Blazers fan. He'd really look well on either team really.

One thing I'm looking forward to for the Suns is the development of DJ Strawberry. I really think he could be a real nice role player for the Suns. Seems like they like him more than Tucker already.

EXACTLY!

Man, the Blazers are going to be ridiculous. I know LMA is the perfect compliment for Oden, but if they could dangle him and #13, or him and something else to get Rose, I think you do it. PGs are harder to come by.

Yeah, we're all looking forward to seeing more out of DJ. A lot of us here felt like he should've played more this season. But with D'Antoni gone, we will see more out of him and more from our young players. I doubt Kerr will hire a guy who keeps short rotations.

[Dissonance19]

Does anyone think about the other potential deals we could've gotten for Marion? I mean, midseason, this offseason, or hell, even last few offseasons.

And the front office settles for Shaq?

Out of all the countless rumors Matrix's been involved in? I find myself not being able my wrap my mind around that lately. I can't help but wonder how many deals they turned down over the yrs that would've been a million times better. Joe Dumars called about his availability last summer, and I remember him saying Kerr's price was too high (draft pick and 2 starters). I wonder what he was willing to offer. Maybe Sheed? I doubt Prince, Billups, or RIP, right? If it were Sheed, how could they turn that down?

On the plus side, if it didn't work, his deal ended next yr. Not 2 yrs from now.

[Dissonance19]

^ After doing some investigating, it was Wallace.

[croco]

Wow, he could have solved most of the defensive problems and also stretch the defense, make room for Amare inside, Nash's drives etc.

[WhoDaBest23]

Originally Posted by Dissonance19

^ After doing some investigating, it was Wallace.

Yikes. You have a link to that? I'd like to read about that one.

Sheed would've been perfect for the Suns. Defensive presence, outside shooter... Can only imagine now.

[Dissonance19]

Yeah, me too. As I said before if it didn't work out, he'd be an expiring deal next yr, or they could've moved him this summer.

Links are here and here

[Dissonance19]

Suns started workouts yesterday. Went unnoticed with the coach search, I guess.



link

Meanwhile, Phoenix also began looking at draft prospects Wednesday with visits from Syracuse swingman Donte Greene and Louisiana State forward Anthony Randolph. Greene could come into play at the Suns' 15th pick but Randolph surely will be gone by then, showing that Phoenix has an eye on moving up in the draft, if possible.

The Suns will have more workouts Friday, Sunday and Thursday with a new rule allowing them to bring in as many as six at a time. Friday's workout is scheduled to include Texas point guard D.J. Augustin while Sunday's group is slated to feature the likes of Florida power forward Marreese Spreights and Stanford center Robin Lopez.

[Dissonance19]

Originally Posted by Dissonance19

This is pretty funny.

Current Mock drafts for the Phoenix Suns are as is...

Draft Express
Brandon Rush SG/SF, Kansas

ESPN's Chad Ford
Donte Greene, SF, Syracuse

SI.com
Nicolas Batum,SF, France

Collegehoops.net
Chris Douglas Roberts, SG, Memphis

Insidehoops.com
Roy Hibbert, C, Georgetown

hoopsworld.com
Nicolas Batum, SG/SF, France

Probasketballnews.com
Darrell Arthur, PF, Kansas

nbadraft.net
DJ Augustin, PG, Texas

Mock drafts as of today (above was from 5/25). Some were removed due to no updated versions from May. So I added different ones.


Draft Express
Brandon Rush,SF, Kansas

ESPN's Chad Ford
Brandon Rush, SF, Kansas

SI.com
Nicolas Batum, SF, France

Collegehoops.net
Nicolas Batum, SF, France

Insidehoops.com
Joe Alexander, SF, West Virginia

hoopsworld.com
Donte Greene, SF, Syracuse

nbadraft.net
Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona

hoopshype.com
Brandon Rush SF, Kansas

realgm.com
Kevin Love, C, UCLA

[Seuss]

We'll probably draft a small forward, since Grant Hill is up in the air. He'll probably come back, but having a fresh rookie to help give him some resting minutes would be a smart move.

[WildByNature]

OK, I am not on this forum as much as I would like, so I do not know what has been dicussed as far as Draft Day Trades.

Here in PHX, I keep hearing that the Suns might be trading Barbosa and the #15 (ATL's) for a Top 10 pick. And I started to think about who the Suns could trade with to get into the Top 10. Here are some examples:

Trade #1
Barbosa and #15
FOR
May and #9

Suns get another Big to add to the front court of Amare & Shaq. And they move into the TOP 10.

Trade #2
Barbosa and #15
FOR
KVH, #10 and #21

The Suns move into the Top 10 and get an extra first and KVH's contract has a Team Option for 08-09 and 09-10 Seasons. So the Suns could cut him after the trade is complete, saving Money (Sarver's favorite word).

Either way the Suns need to make a deal this offseason so the future does not look so disappointing.

[Dissonance19]

Suns workout list from realgm.

Phoenix – Anthony Randolph, PF, LSU, Donte Greene, SF, Syracuse, D.J. Augustin, PG, Texas, Mario Chalmers, PG, Kansas, Drew Neitzel, SG, Michigan State, Rodrigue Beaubois, PG, France, Nathan Jawai, C, Australia, Robin Lopez, C, Stanford, JaVale McGee, C, Nevada, Marreese Speights, PF, Florida, Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona, Joe Alexander, SF, West Virginia, Nicolas Batum, SF, France, Lee Cummard, SG, BYU, Curtis Terry, SF, UNLV, Maarty Leunen, PF, Oregon, Brandon Rush, SG, Kansas, Courtney Lee, SF, Western Kentucky, Chris Douglas-Roberts, SF, Memphis, Bill Walker, PF, Kansas State, Gary Forbes, SF, UMASS, J.R. Giddens, SG, New Mexico, Trent Plaisted, C, BYU