I think the plan is to see if a big slips then to go up and get them if it happens. Currently if we try to move up to draft one of those two players we would have to give up Avery Bradley as well as picks. I don't see this happening so the only thing that makes sense to me is if a player slips then we can use our two picks to move up and grab him.

I forget if it's Sam Amico who's full of crap, or Sam Amick. I get them confused, obviously.

curious to think that young player could be had for the 21s pick?

trying to think of young guys who there teams may be willing to give up on for a new prospect

maybe?

Wesley Johnson
Austin Daye
Soloman Alabi
R Beaubois
C Budinger
Jason Smith / A Aminu (depending on how NO drafts)
Cole Aldrich
W Matthews
Luke Babbit

I really cant see this happening and not sure how it works with the Cap.

The only players on that list I'd do it for would be Wes Matthews or Beaubois.

As far as an earlier post about which bigs could slip that we would trade up for? Drummond, Henson, Leonard, Sullinger are the ones that come to mind.

i am an ohio state alum..I have seen every game Sully has played. Kid is a winner. Needs to develop a mid range jumper (ala Bass) but is 6'9 and can post.

Played out of position here at osu but should be better at the 4. Will have to work on his PF defense

Def. a guy that could come in and provide some front line depth

i am an ohio state alum..I have seen every game Sully has played. Kid is a winner. Needs to develop a mid range jumper (ala Bass) but is 6'9 and can post.

Played out of position here at osu but should be better at the 4. Will have to work on his PF defense

Def. a guy that could come in and provide some front line depth

So we're looking at PFs perhaps a backup for KG and eventual starter down the line?

I can't say I'm a fan of Sullinger as a prospect, honestly.  He has mediocre size and athleticism, and he'll struggle getting his shot off against the length of the NBA. 

Having said that, in terms of fit he would be perfect for our current personnel.  He's a guy who will bang in the low post, which lets Garnett roam in the midrange.  At the same time, KG will hide his defensive issues.  He's also a very good rebounder and makes smart decisions with the ball - few turnovers or bad shots.

I'm not thrilled with his longterm upside, but if we decide that we're contending for one or two more years then I think he's a ready-now guy who could definitely help us.  But how much would it cost to move up to get him?  I don't think our two picks are enough, but I'm not willing to offer up Bradley at this point. 

Would be great if;

KG could re-sign on the mega cheap( 7 million or under)
We trade our two first round picks for a higher pick(might have to throw in Bass)
We have enough cap space to take New Orleans top 10 pick off their hands by grabbing Okafur.

End up with Okafur, a top 10 pick, a top 15 pick and still lots of room to sign Illyasova or some other kind of impact big/stretch forward.