we need to go out and buy a couple of 1st rounders! lakers are willing to move theirs, the suns are willing to trade one of theirs and I'm hearing the bulls are too- among others. and these are teams not just willing to package them but to trade them- for cash or future considerations. why? because they're trying to shed guaranteed contracts (particularly Chicago) so they can pursue FAs. this is a great opportunity to either buy a pick for cash!

this is a deep enough draft where I think it's a great move even if it costs a future #1 (with better protection than joe had!) as well as cash.

we should be trying really hard to trade josh smith for a nice pick but if not, then buy into the 1st round and target someone like stauskas. the kid is a baller and with his shooting, smarts, and high basketball IQ, he would be a great complimentary player to a guy like Drummond.