Denver/Memphis Discussing Draft day trade?

[AleksandarN]

I am missing something or is Denver really that stupid. I way I see it Kleiza>Lowry and of course they trade down in the process.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/19/i-appears-unlikely-opt-out-contract/

ETC.: A source said the Nuggets are deep in negotiations to play Toronto in an October preseason game in Edmonton, Alberta. . . . With trade rumors heating up leading to the draft Thursday, ESPN reported the Nuggets have discussed sending forward Linas Kleiza and the 20th pick to Memphis for point guard Kyle Lowry and the No. 28 pick. Denver had interest in Lowry before the trade deadline in February.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Can Kleiza play point guard?

Trades aren't always about getting back equal talent.

 

[AleksandarN]

Can Kleiza play point guard?

Trades aren't always about getting back equal talent.

I aggree but moving down 8 spots aswell is really over paying.

 

[BMiller52]

Wonder if there is nobody we like at #12 and this goes down if we could swap 12 for 20 and Crittenton? I know that's pretty far to move back though so I dunno, would we even want to do that?

Hopefully we can get in on some wheeling and dealing on draft day tho.

 

[mbkings10]

Wonder if there is nobody we like at #12 and this goes down if we could swap 12 for 20 and Crittenton? I know that's pretty far to move back though so I dunno, would we even want to do that?

Hopefully we can get in on some wheeling and dealing on draft day tho.

Don't think Memphis will deal Crittenton, especially since Navarro is heading back to Europe and Lowry also likely traded. They need another ball handler behind Connelly. I wouldn't mind getting Crittenton though, he can handle the ball, he's got good size and he's only 20 yrs old.

 

[SacKings7]

I think this is a good deal for Denver. They would finally get their PG to replace Andre Miller. Dropping 8 spots hurts, but I'm sure they could still find a good player or 2 here.

 

[hrdboild]

Kyle Lowry is seriously underrated. (Another guy we could have drafted in 2006 btw instead of Douby) I think that probably is a good deal for Denver considering how badly they need a PG.