[UPDATED] Checking in on the mock drafts...
by Andrew Feinstein on Jun 25, 2009 3:38 PM MDT
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With the mock drafts changing by the hour, here's the latest rundown on the projections for the Nuggets pick - 34th overall - from various NBA Draft "experts" as of 3:40pm MST...ESPN.com's Chad Ford still has the Nuggets drafting ASU's Jeff Pendergraph.
HoopsWorld is no longer predicting that the Nuggets will draft UNC's Danny Green and now has the Nuggets taking Sergio Llull of Spain. If this comes true, it could be a salary cap play whereby Llull stays overseas for another year or two before coming to the Nuggets.
NBADraft.net is now calling Gonzaga's Josh Heytvelt to be drafted by the Nuggets at 34. Now this guy has potential to be a true Denver "Stiff" in the classic sense of the word according to Doug Moe!
5280's Robert Sanchez wants to go on record saying that the Nuggets will draft Missouri's DeMarre Carroll, citing owner Stan Kroenke's and his son Josh's favoritism towards Mizzou players.
And the guys at DraftExpress now have UCLA's Darren Collison falling to the Nuggets at 34. Could Collison be 2009-10's version of Mario Chalmers?
And of course, the Post has still not made a prediction nor have they given us any up-to-date draft coverage. I'm still not even sure they're "covering" the draft.
According to published reports, the Nuggets didn't work out any of the above mentioned players except Collison. But as mentioned in Part 2 of the Denver Stiffs Draft Preview, that doesn't mean the Nuggets won't draft them.
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http://www.thehoopsreport.com/article.aspx?id=283
... we gave Meeks a promise at 34th.
- Snake -
by Anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 6:54 PM MDT reply actions
It's probably going to come down to whether a quality PG is still available at that spot.
by Haig on Jun 24, 2009 9:45 PM MDT reply actions
The lakers series illustrated our two biggest needs to get us to the next level: a real center and a championship coach. since the front office doesn't have to balls to let Karl go, we need to do what we can to get a center. Since, Martin's salary is an albatross, may need to capitalize on Nene's huge step forward this season to get one.
by Anonymous on Jun 25, 2009 8:08 AM MDT reply actions
You should check out espn.com, go to the nba tab, and then check out their trade machine put the nuggets in. According to what they have on the nuggets they have about 13 million in trade exception. From what I have read in your past articles 13 million in trade exception is huge. The nuggets are in a great position to pick up a free agent or trade kmart or nene. IF I am understanding this right.
Like to hear some feed back
PS. Nice work on the draft.
by Agent Fisher on Jun 25, 2009 8:41 AM MDT reply actions
I was able to confirm the answer to your question with my friend Travis Heath who's based in Denver and writes for HoopsWorld. You are correct that the Nuggets have almost $14 million in trade exception money in total - BUT - they cannot combine exceptions to make trades, which is why everyone talks about the $9.8 million exception from the A.I. deal the most.
Let's see what happens with the draft tonight. I'm excited!
All best,
Andrew
by Andrew on Jun 25, 2009 11:06 AM MDT reply actions
by KarlSucks on Jun 25, 2009 12:51 PM MDT reply actions
Also, thank god he is gone from the West. One less team the Nuggets need to worry about not being able to compete with their front line.
by Gasus on Jun 25, 2009 2:45 PM MDT reply actions
by zaf on Jun 25, 2009 3:05 PM MDT reply actions
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