Danny Ainge should pull the trigger on Spencer Hawes! I can't believe he's still on the board...

Am I right or am I right? Right?

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6:35 EST!

(celticsblog.com is having some technical problems, but if you check back later there is a recent post about Ainge's relative strength being the draft)

I also think Jeff Green is a great fit here and I'm worried cause I'd love Portland to grab him.

Personally I think they should take Noah. As long as they resign Gerald. If they decide to let GW walk, then I think they need a SF.

" A source close to the team told us that the two players they considered at this spot were either a SF or a PG since they are looking into dealing Artest or Bibby.  They were hoping Jeff Green would fall to this pick.  Since he was gone, the best small forward available on thire board, Thornton, was deemed ready to contribute sooner than Conley, their highest rated point guard."

Yes, sir, some of us pay attention...

Damn KP fleeced the Sixers, let's make him king of Oregon.

This could rank right up there with the old who shot J.R. thing.

WAIT!!!   J.R.   Jr.?  Double sweet.

More on that as it develops."

Furthermore:  At worst, Joel is a quality back-up.  For his price tag, he is a deal.  I have faith in his regaining defensive form.  That will be huge.  He is the type of back-up that championship teams need.  

Perhaps this next argument is irrational, but we worked hard on Joel to stay here, and he chose us.  Not only did he choose us, but he did so when we had been horrible, and when everyone knew we would still be bad.  I have a serious problem dumping a guy like that after a fluke year, even though he is nowhere near a core player on this team, and trades happen.  I'd be disappointed if he actually got traded.

If Philly makes the trade with Joel, I don't see why they make it without Joel.  Jack for Miller works for them because a 12-5 guard still yet to peak works for them over a Miller who only has a couple really good years left.  Zach gives them a hard to come by in the East posting/boarding beast.  Long run, it works for Portland, but Philly isn't looking as far ahead, so this works for them, too.

I really don't want to lose Joel.

I have said though that bringing in a solid pg to replace him, that's different. Andre Miller fits that label to. I like the way Dre plays, and although I would miss Jack big time, I would live with Dre. Especially if we took Conley Jr, that would be interesting.

That said, whoever gets Jack is getting a helluva a basketball player and a great kid.

But with this trade the Blazers still need SF help and have 3 PG's (Miller, Sergio, and an amalgam of Roy and Dickau) so Wright is right.

Dave, if you get this, is your email working and did you get my pick?

Sorry to go out of order, but I have to leave for a luncheon soon, Dave didn't respond to my email (no worries Dave, I know your busy), J. Wright looks to be OUR pick, and I don't want to leave you guys hanging this afternoon.

My justification: Nick's the best player left on my draft board and the Hornets very much need a SG. He played at a very high level in the PAC 10 and should be playing at a high level for New Orleans soon. With Nick and Chris Paul in the backcourt, New Orleans will have a young, athletic guard duo to build around for the next decade.