Press Conference Schedule is Up! 2010 Celticsblog Draft: Draft Board

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With the 12.20 pick, the DENVER NUGGETS select

James Singleton


Got lost in the shuffle in DAL with their addition of Marion, but reverted back to the high energy, super rebounder, locker room presence in WAS. Comparable numbers (actually slightly better) to Brandon Bass, taken 2 rounds early. A poor homeless man's Shawn Marion

James Singleton is a nice addition. I would play him ahead of Drew Gooden.

Singleton + Duncan/Darko would be a very effective defensive pairing.

I used to like Singleton, but he was terrible last year.  Forwards who shoot 38% from the field don't last very long in the league.

I'd definitely prefer Gooden.  He's a much better rebounder and scorer.  I don't think Singleton's defense is so good as to make up that offensive difference.  I'd consider Singleton's defense to be pretty average, maybe a slight tick above.  (Gooden's, of course, is below average.)

Agree that Gooden > Singleton.

I've always thought that Singleton was cut from a similar cloth as Brandon Bass, Leon Powe, J.Maxiell, etc.... slightly undersized bigs who play bigger than their 6-8 frame, pure energy, grit guys off the bench who get most of their points mostly on hustle, put backs, etc.

he's the least offensively accomplished of that 4some, but even with Powe in reb/min; the leader in steals, blocks and commits fewer turnovers (all based on per/min)...

Powe/Maxiell/Singleton/Bass

In the 12th round we think it's a solid, if unspectacular get  

I'll go with the Win Share leader of that group: Jason Maxiell 

[Roy H.]

PHI trades:  12.25

SAC trades: cash considerations

With the 25th pick in the 12th round, the Sacramento Kings select Jeff Teague, projected to be the starting point guard for the "real life" Atlanta Hawks.

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PHI trades:  12.25

SAC trades: cash considerations

With the 25th pick in the 12th round, the Sacramento Kings select Jeff Teague, projected to be the starting point guard for the "real life" Atlanta Hawks.

Ha, I just PM'd the GM of Philadelphia with a list of players to consider with the pick. Guess who topped that list?

Sacramento has a pretty good autopilot.

That said, latest is that Mike Bibby will go in to training camp as the presumptive starter.

[greenteam17]

Anyone interested in Zach Randolph for a SF?

[Roy H.]

PHI trades:  12.25

SAC trades: cash considerations

With the 25th pick in the 12th round, the Sacramento Kings select Jeff Teague, projected to be the starting point guard for the "real life" Atlanta Hawks.

Ha, I just PM'd the GM of Philadelphia with a list of players to consider with the pick. Guess who topped that list?

Sacramento has a pretty good autopilot.

Sacramento got lucky that Teague slipped, because there aren't very many serviceable backup PGs left at this stage. 

[Roy H.]

That said, latest is that Mike Bibby will go in to training camp as the presumptive starter.

Now that I'm a year removed from GM of the CrotoNats, I think I can candidly admit that Bibby's gradual decline turned into an absolute free fall last year.  Teague technically has to "compete" for the starting gig, but I don't think the competition will be that fierce.

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I know it was asked but I didn't see it answered


Is there a free agency period when the draft ends

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That said, latest is that Mike Bibby will go in to training camp as the presumptive starter.

Now that I'm a year removed from GM of the CrotoNats, I think I can candidly admit that Bibby's gradual decline turned into an absolute free fall last year.  Teague technically has to "compete" for the starting gig, but I don't think the competition will be that fierce.

I'd give you a harder time about the 2009 Monta/Bibby match-up - I do occasionally know what I'm talking about - if I wasn't starting the CrotoNats' back-up point guard.

Either way, Teague is a safe bet to out produce Vasquez who looked in over his head in Summer League.

Also just fun to point out that the Grizzlies' rookies are the only two 1st round picks still without contracts.

[Roy H.]

DEN sends Drew Gooden, Terrance Willimas
LAL sends Marcus Thornton, 13.5

[Greenbean]

With the 26th pick of the 12th round, the OKC Thundah select Gordon Hayward

[Roy H.]

I know it was asked but I didn't see it answered


Is there a free agency period when the draft ends

TBD, I think.

[Roy H.]

With the 26th pick of the 12th round, the OKC Thundah select Gordon Hayward

I think the Twolves have him.

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With the 26th pick of the 12th round, the OKC Thundah select Gordon Hayward

Taken earlier

[Roy H.]

With pick 12.29, Sacramento takes:  Johan Petro.

He plays pretty good defense and can rebound.  That's good enough for a late 12th rounder.

[Fafnir]

I know it was asked but I didn't see it answered


Is there a free agency period when the draft ends

TBD, I think.

I'm not sure how long the period will be but yes teams will be allowed to cut players and pick up others via Free Agency.