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Who's Buying, Selling Picks?

The Nets haven't bought a first or second round draft pick in the Rod Thorn era.  They have sold the rights to two picks during that period: in 2003, after taking Zoran Planinic in the first round, they sold the rights to Kyle Korver, taken at #51, to the Sixers for a reported $125,000.  The next year, they sold the rights to Viktor Khryapa, taken at #22, to the Blazers for $3 million and the expiring contract of Eddie Gill.  In 2005, they tried to buy a second round pick so they could draft Monta Ellis but failed.

With a cash-rich owner, that may change. So we take a look at who's got picks to spare, who has none and how much they're going for now.  This could be a clip-and-save for Draft Night.

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Unless things change, five teams will have multiple picks in the first round on June 24: the Timberwolves will have three: #4, #16 and #23. So will the Grizzlies, at #12, #25 and #28. The Nets (#3 and #27), Thunder (#21 and #26) and  Wizards (#1 and #30) will have two each.

On the other side of the ledger, the Knicks, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Lakers, Bobcats and Suns have no picks in the first round.  The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Bobcats have no picks in either round.

Who's interested in selling?  Reports indicate the Hawks, at #24, may be willing to sell to conserve cash for Joe Johnson's free agency.  Since the Timberwolves have two picks in the second round (#45 and #56) for a total of five, they might be willing to dump one or more.  The Thunder also have two picks in the second round (#32 and #51) for a total of four.  With their young roster, OKC may not want to add four rookies. In the second round, the Heat have three picks (#41, #42 and #48) to go with #18 in the first round, giving them four as well.  Are the Lakers likely to keep both #45 and #58? Doubtful.

Who's interested in buying?  The Mavs, Knicks and Cavs have made noises about buying into the first round and the Blazers always seem interested...they've bought five first round picks in the last six years. The Knicks sent a future second round pick and $3 million in cash to the Lakers last year for the #29 pick, the only first round pick to be sold on Draft Night.

What's the price?  The maximum amount of cash any team can add to any transaction is $3 million and that includes buying a pick. In most cash deals, the team selling the pick will want something else in return, a future pick or the draft rights to an international player. The days of getting a Kyle Korver for $125,000 are long since past.

How often are picks sold?  Last year, there were four straight cash deals on Draft Night, all for second round choices --  #32, #34, #52 and #57, plus five others that involved cash sweeteners.

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even more good work by NI

Are you gonna take a vacation like Peter Vecsey? Vexie takes off about 4 weeks about august ever year. NI posts about once each 8-hour period.

by PigDaddy3 on Jun 6, 2010 11:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Somehow I dont think

NI is making the kind of $ that Vescy makes.

I will say though..Not one story about who stands to have the most gain from Proky taking over the Nets. Can you imagine how man more hits this web site has already gotten since purchased by the billionaire? The move to Brooklyn NY alone will be worth a great deal to this site, let alone if Lebron comes.

If Lebron is a Net, NI is worth more $$$$. Simple as that. I guess the only downside is there will be more interest from other webhosts who will probably start similar sites. NI, get a prime time tech guy on board to hold your advantage ….Just a thought.

by NetProfit on Jun 6, 2010 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Net Profit

I would assume this is more of an enjoyable hobby for NI, but Proky should support this site directly. I’ll bet some of his underlings learn about the Nets from this site.

The people on WFAN and FOX Sports radio say that there are only about 4 Nets fans.
However, it appears that Nets have one of the most popular fan sites, mostly due to hope for the future and anger at the lack of respect.

I watch the Yankees, but they don’t need any help with a fan site.

by jerry25 on Jun 6, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

there’s literally no other real nets blogs on the internet, and the internet is a big ass place.

I wonder if Carl Everett believes Jamie Moyer exists.

by Gina on Jun 6, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

It’s true, I looked. Netsarescorching is fun, but it’s nothing compared to this

by SadNetsFan on Jun 6, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

#31 pick...

…is a better than a late first rd pick. You get late 1st rd quality with non-guarenteed 2nd pick $$$.

by Whoop Dee Damn Doo on Jun 6, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Indeed

Gilbert Arenas was picked at #31…and the rule that prevented Golden State from re-signing him to a big deal is long since gone.

by Net Income on Jun 6, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Phila. or Minny in need of $3 million?

How about including $3 million as part of a swap with Phila. so that Nets can get Turner?
Nets have many other assets to tempt Phila. such as draft picks and CDR and the prize in CLee.

If Cousins doesn’t pan out and the “rest” of the Nets management conclude that Favors is a Project and messes up this summer’s plans, then they can swap picks with Minny and ask for the #16 pick with an additional $3 million.
Since the #16 pick would be a nice player and free agency would then go smoothly, the $3 million could become a “life saver” for the Nets future. The Nets would probably have to forfeit either the #31 or #27 picks to Minny in that deal.

Of course buying the #24 pick of Atlanta by giving the #31 pick would be nice. However, they would probably get an offer from a Western Conference team. I wouldn’t be surprised if Nets are competing with Atlanta next year, especially if they end up losing Joe Johnson.

I expect JJ to leave anyway. There are too many teams like Knicks and too few quality guards on the market.
Knicks would give JJ the MAX, which he isn’t worth.

by jerry25 on Jun 6, 2010 12:56 PM EDT reply actions  

they would lose

that much in season ticket sales if they did something like that.

by Net Income on Jun 6, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something Like what? I had several suggestions.

Not sure how trading for Turner or picking 4th instead of taking Favors. would lose season tickets?

by jerry25 on Jun 8, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

From a ticket sales along with basketball move would make sense to buy a pick late 30s or early 40s to take Lance Stephenson. If he pans out great. If not a draw to Brooklyn fans next 2 seasons.

by Ryan243 on Jun 6, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Stephenson or Shved?

on from Brooklyn—“Born Ready”, the other from Moscow—“the Russian Rubio”.

by Net Income on Jun 6, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we get Shved and Rubio we become the NBA team of choice for teenage girls across the entire continent of Europe. Which really, is the next best thing to winning a championship.

by Chris2 on Jun 6, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cash for the #24 ????

Reports indicate the Hawks, at #24, may be willing to sell to conserve cash for Joe Johnson’s free agency.

Sounds like a good deal if… Solomon Alabi drops there.

Solomon is RAW offensively but (like Favors) his game should come around as he matures into the role.
He would become a very good backup for Lopez in a year or so.
Already he is an asset for blocks, rebounds, and Free-throw points (80% – how unique for a Center).
7’1" Centers for $2-3 mill = BARGIN price

AVATAR??? I like Batum’s game

by spencerbutte on Jun 7, 2010 3:51 AM EDT reply actions  

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