Krause wants Ming: and other draft tidbits

Just some imformation I thought I would pass along.

From Sam Smith Chicago Tribune: Word began to surface around the NBA last week that Krause wants to make a move for the top pick and take Yao. Krause believes Yao is the most valuable player in the draft because of trade demand and potential.

From Pacers GM Walsh: The first four-year collegian to be drafted is likely to be Fresno State's Melvin Ely, who is unlikely to go higher than 13th and is being strongly considered by the Pacers at 14.

Denver Post An argument could be made that shooting guard is the weakest position in the draft. The best shooting guard available probably is Missouri's sharp-shooting Kareem Rush. While Rush is talented, he is expected to be a late lottery pick at best.

"There aren't as many options as some of the other positions, although I do think there are still some very good shooting guards," Denver Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said.
Rush improved his stock while working out for NBA teams. (good news because if any one picks Rush before us that’s one more player that will drop)

From Andy Katz ESPN: Trade talks are heating up in the final 48 hours before the draft -- with at least six possible moves being discussed. The biggest blockbuster has Cleveland shipping Andre Miller to the Clippers for the 8th and 12th picks in the first round. Another version has Cleveland sending Miller and its 6th pick to the Clips for the 8,12 and either Corey Maggette or Quentin Richardson.

Memphis is also trying to move back to draft Jared Jeffries, talking to the Clippers about moving the 4 for the 8 and 12. The 6 for 9 swap with Cleveland and Phoenix is a possibility, as is the still-to-be-determined Golden State and Philadelphia trade, where the Warriors get the 16 from the Sixers. Portland, Golden State and Philadelphia could also be talking a three-team trade, which could involve Scottie Pippen, Erick Dampier and Dikembe Mutombo as the principal players.

There is also talk of a Washington-Hornets trade with Courtney Alexander being shipped for No. 17 as the principal part of the deal. Of course, all of these trades could easily fall flat by draft day and could be contingent on certain players being available. ... Qyntel Woods will hold a workout Monday night in D.C. to boost his struggling stock.

Dajuan Wagner might hold one in New Jersey for Miami and Washington after not working out for either team. ... Roger Mason Jr. could sneak into the first round if the two Lakers' workouts are any indication.
Most notably of this Andy’s notes is Qyntel’s workout. Lets hope he does great and they can’t pass him up.

 

The most recent draft rumor is that if Woods makes it to the Pacers(14) then the Lakers and Pacers will work out a deal sending Horry and thier pick for Croshere and Woods. It doesn't sound like a good deal but they are desperate to dump croshere's salary and Horry will give them a player that can help in miller's last quest to get a championship.