Thursday, June 17, 2010

Kings-76ers trade affects NBA draft

The Sacramento Kings have traded Andres Nocioni to the Philadelphia 76ers for Samuel Dalembert.

Seeing as how the Sixers pick #2 and the Kings pick #5, this could signal the directions the two franchises are going. It's been widely believed John Wall will go #1 to the Wizards, but there's been uncertainty where the Sixers will go. Do they go with Evan Turner, allegedly the next Brandon Roy? Or do they go with Derrick Favors, the best big-man in the draft? This would signal they're leaning Favors, which is who coach Doug Collins... likes. (Favors pun avoided!)

Then we go to #5. Most mocks have Wesley Johnson going at #4, but if he doesn't, the Kings are poised to pick him, and if not, they could also go for athletic wingman Al-Farouq Aminu.

If the Wolves pass on DeMarcus Cousins, he could then fall to #6 with Golden State or #7 Detroit.

So does Greg Monroe then fall to #8 or #9? In my draft-scenario dreams for the Jazz, but we'll see.

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