The C's don't have a first round pick this year. So they would have to trade for one. It might be a possibility though, if the C's figure a guy like Hansborough would be cheaper than resigning Powe or Davis, and could give similar production.
I'm sorry I did't realize. Can anyone refresh me with the trade where we lost this?
Maybe someone will take JR Giddens for a first round pick. I mean, we took him in the first round so it would be fair. I don't think the Celts have explored that option.
Danny has been reportedly been trying to do that all year with no takers. I think the way the C's would be getting a first round pick is buy buying it from another team, either for straight cash, or by taking on a contract they want to get rid of.
With such a weak draft, and such bad financial times, there will probably be a lot of picks up for auction. The only question is whether the C's (who may not be in great financial shape themselves) would be willing to put up the money. This is why it would have to do with Powe and Davis. If say, Powe was looking for a 4 year, $15 million deal, and they could get Hansborough for something like $3 million up front to buy the pick, and then a late first round contract, they might decide to do that.
Of course that all depends on whether Hansborough is available. Personally I think he will fall to somewhere between 18 and 30. I actually think it being such a weak draft works against him. A lot of times in weak drafts teams are more likely to take a young, very raw, upside guy than an older, more proven player with questionable pro skills. It's a weird phenomenon, but it definitely can happen in drafts like this.
