It looks like OKC might draft Rubio, then trade him to us in a sign and trade with Lee.
That seems to good to be true. Would OKC really waste their 3rd overall pick on David Lee straight up? In this scenario, we could have Rubio + whoever we get at 8th. If they agree to it, I'm all for it. Givony thinks we would take Hill in this situation.
PG- Rubio
SG- Hughes?
SF- Gallinari
PF- Chandler, Harrington?
C- Hill
Not bad.
http://www.draftexpress.com/blog/Jonathan-Givony/#Word-on-the-Street-June-24th-The-Latest-3283Another rumor that is making the rounds is that Oklahoma City may be working on a deal with the New York Knicks that would involve drafting Rubio and then shipping him to the Knicks in July in a sign and trade for David Lee. The tricky part would be coming to terms with Lee on an appropriate contract figure before the pick is made, since technically they are not allowed to negotiate, and Lee likely does not yet know what his true value on the open market. He is reportedly looking for around 11 million dollars a year.
Still, considering his restricted status, and the fact that there are precious few teams with substantial cap space this summer, Oklahoma City could be a very attractive destination for Lee if his agent can reach a handshake agreement with their front office. It seems like the Thunder definitely have eyes for him. The only question is whether they are willing to part with Rubio to make that happen.
In this scenario, the Knicks would likely select Mike D?Antoni?s favorite, Jordan Hill, with the #8 pick. More on that later.
That seems to good to be true. Would OKC really waste their 3rd overall pick on David Lee straight up? In this scenario, we could have Rubio + whoever we get at 8th. If they agree to it, I'm all for it. Givony thinks we would take Hill in this situation.
PG- Rubio
SG- Hughes?
SF- Gallinari
PF- Chandler, Harrington?
C- Hill
Not bad.