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7:19pm EST: Aaron Gordon is in serious play at 4, Exum could go 5 to the Jazz:
We have Dante Exum going 4 to Orlando. But hearing Aaron Gordon strongly in the mix there at 4. If Magic take Gordon, imagine Jazz go Exum
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 26, 2014
7:16pm EST: Noah Vonleh is on the slide, Lakers are the first team who might (still unlikely) select him:
Noah Vonleh is on the slide in this draft, front office sources tell Yahoo Sports. Best first chance to be picked: Lakers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
7:15pm EST: The Grizzlies have re-buffed the Clippers attempts at trading for Tony Allen:
Grizzlies, I'm told, have swatted down Clippers' attempt to trade for defensive ace Tony Allen
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 26, 2014
7:07pm EST: The Sixers are putting together a MONSTER offer for the Cavs number 1:
Rumblings of monster offer from Philly to Cleveland being refuted. I'm told the Sixers haven't been as engaged as indicated on landing No. 1
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 26, 2014
7:06pm EST: The Nets are seriously considering trading into the 1st round:
The Brooklyn Nets continue to talk to teams about acquiring a mid-to-late first-round pick, according to sources.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 26, 2014
6:54pm EST: The Pelicans are shopping Ryan Anderson & Austin Rivers according to #WojBomb
New Orleans is shopping forward Ryan Anderson and guard Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
6:49pm EST: Aaron Gordon are likely to be selected ahead of both Randle & Vonleh:
New Orleans is shopping forward Ryan Anderson and guard Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
6:39pm EST: The Sacramento Kings looking at Shaun Livingston as their starting PG?
Report: Sacramento interested in Shaun Livingston to be starting point guard http://t.co/x2JNJvX496
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) June 26, 2014
6:18pm EST: Joe Kotoch suggests LaQuinton Ross & Aaron Craft will go undrafted:
It sounds like OSU's Craft & Ross go undrafted. Vonleh, Robinson, Stauskas, Sheehey, McGary, Harris & Payne likely represent B10 tonight.
— Joe Kotoch Real Estate (@luxuryagentchi) June 26, 2014
6:14pm EST: Does Mitch McGary have a 1st round promise from Charlotte?
I continue to hear that Mitch McGary has a first-round promise. Some believe it's the Hornets at No. 24 (if they keep that pick).
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 26, 2014
6:10pm EST: Joe Kotoch suggests Walter Tavares could go in the late 1st after strong workouts:
One name to keep an eye on in late 1st or early 2nd is Wilson Tavares. Has really blown up the last few weeks. Amazing size.
— Joe Kotoch Real Estate (@luxuryagentchi) June 26, 2014
6:09pm EST: The 76ers appear to have given up in their pursuit of the No. 1 pick:
Philadelphia is no longer pursuing a deal with Cleveland for the No. 1 pick, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
6:07pm EST: It looks like the Cavs may be keeping the No. 1 pick:
Barring an 11th hour offer, Cleveland plans to keep No. 1 pick and choose between Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker, source tells Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
5:02pm EST: The Philadelphia 76ers have not made a decision about the No. 3 pick, but are thinking big.
Philadelphia is still working on a final decision at No. 3, but Joel Embiid has a tremendous chance to be selected there,
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
4:58pm EST: The Clippers are strongly considering trading their No. 28 pick. Gerald Henderson and Iman Shumpert are names they have discussed.
#Clippers giving strong consideration to trading their pick (28), w/ an eye on upgrading athleticism on the wing.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) June 26, 2014
4:35pm EST: The Cavaliers are asking for a lot from the Sixers for the No. 1 pick.
Re: Reports that Cavs are asking for 3, 10 & 32 from Sixers for No. 1. If Sixers tanked all year for Wiggins, they have to say yes, right?
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 26, 2014
4:24pm EST: Are the Bucks interested in acquiring another later second-round pick?
Bucks may look to get into lower first round but not an easy task. They do have first pick in 2nd round at No. 31 and it is valuable.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) June 26, 2014
4:20pm EST: The 76ers are looking to trade into the 20s, as they are targeting international players to draft and stash:
Reports: Plenty of teams trying to move into 20s in draft, pick foreign players to stash http://t.co/qrdVlRCyxq
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) June 26, 2014
4:12pm EST: Jazz seriously considering Marcus Smart at No. 5?
Marcus Smart is emerging as serious consideration for Utah with fifth pick, league sources tell Yahoo. Smart didn't workout for Jazz.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
4:05pm EST: Joe Kotoch of Pro Basketball Draft reports a ridiculous number of first-round picks being available:
Hearing from various league sources that 1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 27, & 29 picks in round 1 are available.
— Joe Kotoch Real Estate (@luxuryagentchi) June 26, 2014
It also appears that teams looking to “buy” could be in for a very good evening:
So many teams are selling assets to unload contracts for cap space for LeBron or Carmelo. Aggressive GM could really do well tonight buying.
— Joe Kotoch Real Estate (@luxuryagentchi) June 26, 2014
4:02pm EST: The Cavaliers have decided whom they will take (if they keep the pick)
Yes. Cavs set on No. 1 pick. But always gotta listen. RT @andrew19fitz: you think they have "this is who we're taking & this is our plan"
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 26, 2014
3:08pm EST: From earlier, Adrian Wojnarowski says Embiid is in serious consideration for Sixers, Celtics, and Lakers.
Joel Embiid’s seriously in play for three spots in top part of lottery: 76ers (3), Celtics (6), Lakers (7), league sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 26, 2014
12:18pm EST: Marc Stein has more information about the possible Memphis-Toronto trade:
Update to potential Raps/Grizz trade: Deal would more likely send No. 37 with John Salmons to Memphis for Tayshaun Prince and No. 22 pick
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 26, 2014
12:07pm EST: Toronto is trying to acquire Memphis’s 22nd pick, but would have to take Tayshaun prince back in any deal:
Hearing: Toronto in hunt to acquire Memphis' No. 22 pick tonight's draft but would have to take back Tayshaun Prince via trade to do so
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 26, 2014
11:49am EST: How far will Dario Saric fall on draft night now that he is staying in Europe for two years? Celtics at 17 could be his floor
Hard to get read on how far Dario Saric will fall. Several lottery teams liked him before Turkish deal. One exec thinks BOS at 17 the floor
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) June 26, 2014
11:36am EST: Are you all ready for the chaos that is the NBA Draft?
Asked one lottery GM if he has a good feel for the early draft order: "No," GM told me. "This could get chaotic quickly."
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) June 26, 2014
11:11am EST: There are many teams targeting the Kings’ eighth pick, so they can move up and select Doug McDermott:
Draft note: Hearing there are several teams angling to move up for Doug McDermott. Kings pick could be in play for it.
— Joe Kotoch Real Estate (@luxuryagentchi) June 26, 2014
11:04am EST: ** TRADE ALERT ** The Denver Nuggets have sent Evan Fournier and the 56th pick to Orlando for Aaron Afflalo:
Orlando has agreed to send Arron Afflalo to Denver for Evan Fournier and 56th pick in 2014 Draft, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
10:52am EST: Is Rodney Hood getting a serious look from Charlotte at No. 9? Looks like there are others ahead of him on their big board.
Hood: Hornets told his agent they like him No.9 but “I know they have their eyes on other guys, too. We’ll see how everything plays out.”
— Stephen Wiseman (@stevewisemanNC) June 26, 2014
10:45am EST: T.J. Warren reportedly has a promise from the Phoenix Suns:
https://twitter.com/SportsSpotNet/status/482172191962705920
10:40am EST: Orlando and Cleveland have discussed various proposals, but nothing has been decided:
Cleveland and Orlando have exchanged proposals on No. 1 pick, but there's nothing that's gathered traction, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
10:33am EST: Woj weighs in with his first tweet of the day, as Orlando and Cleveland are nowhere near a deal for the first pick:
Cleveland and Orlando nowhere on a possible deal for the No. 1 pick, team sources tell Yahoo Sports. "Total bullshit," one executive says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2014
10:27am EST: With a plethora of second-round picks, the Sixers will be looking for lots of draft-and-stash guys
Per several sources, Sixers were among teams calling agents last night searching for players willing to being drafted and stashed overseas.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 26, 2014
10:21am EST: Multiple teams are trying to buy Joel Embiid’s medical records:
According to a source, multiple teams are trying to buy copies of Joel Embiid's medical records from the 5 teams that currently have them.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 26, 2014
10:21am EST: If the Magic do trade up and select Parker, might they then trade him for Dante Exum?
https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/482166308357038080
10:18am EST: Are the Celtics willing to trade Rondo for Sacramento’s No. 8 pick?
Celtics May Be Interested In Trading Rajon Rondo For Sacramento's Eighth Overall Pick http://t.co/ytQSUrm1HO
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) June 26, 2014
10:15am EST: Could the Nuggets be looking to move back in the draft tonight? Denver Stiffs’ Nate Timmons thinks so:
I definitely can see #Nuggets trying to move up a few spots or back for more value. Going to be an exciting night! #NBAdraft
— Timmons (@NateTimmonsCSG) June 26, 2014
10:00am EST: Dante Exum refuses to work out for Cleveland on the day of the draft:
Dante Exum has declined to fly to Cleveland for a workout today according to a source
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 26, 2014
09:53am EST: Magic guard Aaron Afflalo has been swirling in trade rumors all week. Well, last night he deleted his Twitter account:
@TheLotteryMafia Twlight zone, Aaron Afflalo deleted his twitter last night
— Guraka (@Guraka23) June 26, 2014
09:50am EST: Cavaliers SB Nation manager Conrad Kaczmarek of Fear The Sword believes the Cavaliers are most likely to select Wiggins:
UPDATED CAVS PREDICTION: 65% Wiggins, 20% trade, 15% Jabari.
— conrad kaz (@conradkaz) June 26, 2014
09:44am EST: It is the day of the draft, and the Cavaliers still have no idea what to do:
Reports: Cavs still don't know what to do with No. 1 pick http://t.co/NgPvJyzwmM
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) June 26, 2014
09:41am EST: Could Jarnell Stokes end up in Miami?
Miami likes Jarnell Stokes. He's an option at No. 26. They worked him out multiple times and were impressed. Shabazz Napier an option too.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 26, 2014
09:38am EST: Does Joel Embiid know something that we don’t?
Embiid tweets 'I'm a Laker' but it was a friend playing with his phone http://t.co/e0dOBai9T8
— Sportando (@Sportando) June 26, 2014
09:25am EST: James Young was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago that made him miss five pre-draft workouts; there are no long-term injuries:
Can confirm that James Young was in a car accident a "couple weeks ago," source tells @SNYtv. @chadfordinsider says it was "minor."
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) June 26, 2014
09:16am EST: Could Embiid be sliding on draft night? Sports Whispers says there are more health issues we don’t know about:
https://twitter.com/SportsWhispers/status/482149690545152001
09:16am EST: Alex Kennedy believes there will be a plethora of trades in the late first round:
There has been a ton of trade talk, especially among late-1st teams. RT @andrewdicko_ @AlexKennedyNBA you expecting trades to happen today?
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 26, 2014
09:10am EST: Chad Ford reports the Magic would select Parker if they traded for No. 1. The Sixers are also upgrading their offer:
Magic would take Jabari at 1 I'm told. But deal isn't done. Cavs were just gauging value of 4th & 12th pick. Sixers also upping offer for 1
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 26, 2014
08:50am EST: Chad Ford reports that Cleveland was busy on the phones last night, gauging value of Orlando’s No. 4 and 12 picks.
Sources: Cavs were calling around offering teams Orlando's picks at 4 & 12 for players last night. Interesting
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 26, 2014
08:35am EST: Will the Utah Jazz make a deal for the first pick? Peter J Novak of SLC Dunk thinks it is likely:
https://twitter.com/Peter_J_Novak/status/482131929127350272
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