2008 Draft Class……

albeit, that is not a difficult feat for a person of my age…

Derrick Rose-Stays

Michael Beasley-Stays

OJ Mayo-Leaves (Wants to start and is a better player starting but the Grizzlies don’t seem open to starting him)

Russell Westbrook- Stays

Kevin Love-Stays

Danilo Gallinari-Stays

Eric Gordon-Stays

DJ Augustin-Leaves (Wants to improve but Bobcats are not impressed with him. I do not think CP3 will come to Charlotte but I do think Charlotte will draft a PG with the 9th pick, and will look into moving Augustin)

Brook Lopez-Stays

Roy Hibbert-Stays

Jerryd Bayless-Stays. (Bayless needs to know he is not thought of as trade bait in order to improve. I think the Raptors like him as their 6th man, and instead look to move Calderon)

Robin Lopez-Leaves (this year was kind of a downer, and I think he wants to start winning again and making the playoffs but the Suns don’t look to be making the playoffs anytime soon)

Javale Mcgee-Stays

JJ Hickson-Stays

Nicolas Batum-Leaves-The longer he stays in Portland the more he’ll be coming off the bench as a backup to Wallace. I think Batum wants to start and show he can play.)

DeAndre Jordan-Stays

Mareesse Speights-Leaves (Hasn’t really progressed with the Sixers, so I think he tries to see if all he needs is a change of scenery)

George Hill-Stays

Ryan Anderson-Stays (The only player that is leaving the Magic is Dwight Howard)

Serge Ibaka-Stays

Anthony Randolph-Stays (This guy moves around too much. He needs to stay if he ever wants to reach his full potential)

Derrick Rose-Stays

Michael Beasley-Stays

Oj Mayo-Either gets traded or signs somewhere else

Russell Westbrook-Stays

Kevin Love-Stays. He is restricted, he will sign a re-up.

Danilo Gallinari-Stays

Eric Gordon-Stays

DJ Augustin-Gets dealt

Brook Lopez-Stays, or is involved in the trade for Dwight Howard 🙂

Roy Hibbert-Stays

Jerryd Bayless-Goes

Robin Lopez-Stays

Javale Mcgee-Stays

JJ Hickson-Stays

Nicolas Batum-Stays

DeAndre Jordan-Stays

Mareesse Speights-Goes

George Hill-Stays

Ryan Anderson-Stays

Serge Ibaka-Stays

The bottom line with many of these guys is that they are restricted FA’s. They could sign with others, but most listed will have these offers matched. Their are definitely some that will be traded next year though. Still, for the most part, they either sign an extension or are more than likely matched if they sign elsewhere.

The problem with most of those who think players like Batum, Robin Lopez, Gallinari,  even Mayo, Augustin, Bayless, or Speights is that they are all restricted free agents and so it will depend on their current teams attitude about them, if they like them, they’ll match the offer, if not they’ll let them go. The only one I see possible being let go would be Speights and that’s questionable.

Derrick Rose– definately stays, led team to number 1 seed, and MVP, Chicago not letting him go

Michael Beasley– stays with twolves, He has improved nicely, now he improves his defense and rebounding he will be a possible allstar in the future

Oj Mayo– I think Grizz either trade him(most likely), or let him walk. after an impressive rookie season he has took steps back. lost starting job to henry early on, suspended for a banned substance, and fighting with tony allen over a card game. Best to part ways for both parties

Russell Westbrook- he stays with thunder, but he has to change his attitude about trying to be the man, and realize this is KD’s team and play robin. Talented player, hopefully he works his issues out, if so thunder will be a threat for years to come.

Kevin Love- stays… for now. If the team improves thenhe could be there long term, but I wouldn’t be suprised if he holds out until after the season to sign extension. Double double rebounding machine, but has to work on his defense.

Danilo Gallinari- stays. Part of denvers future, fans like him, plays rugged and Is beginning to show his all around game that Dantoni seemed to ignore. I expect him to have a possible break out season next year.

Eric Gordon- Stays.. Him and Blake Griffin are the future of this team. Needs to stay healthy, if he does clippers might make the playoffs in the near future provided they add more pieces.

DJ Augustin- Hes gone.. Lot of people say Michael doesn’t like him as a player, So expect him to be traded for another pg, or for the bobcats to draft one in this draft. He flourished in Paul Silas’s style but I don’t see him staying

Brook Lopez-Staying.. Got mono and was out of shape this past season, I see him coming back strong, and he is certianly part of nets future and Deron Williams will only make him better.

Roy Hibbert- He’s staying.. Pacers like him, and he suprised a lot of people coming into the Nba, I feel like he’s part of the pacers future

Jerryd Bayless- basically an undersized sg. jacks up shots and doesn’t make teammates better. Unless he works on pg skills, hes a career backup. Raps resign though

Robin Lopez- Was improving at a good rate,expected to have a breakout season never happened. Suns have Gortat for a center.. but they resign him anyway because you cant have too many bigs. and he still has potential

Javale Mcgee- stays.. Wiz resign him. Athletic freak, shown signs of some offense post moves… his length disrupts players in the paint. Plus got alley oop duo with wall.

JJ Hickson- I think he stays… Did alright in first year of being a main part of the offense and rotation. Jury still out on him but he has potential and can only get better. needs to improve rebounding.

Nicolas Batum- stays Cho said he untouchable enough said

DeAndre Jordan- See Javale Mcgee, same for him for the clips.. I see them moving kaman and moving foward with Jordan

Mareesse Speights- Stays.. disappears sometimes but it seems like 76ers want him for the future he stays

George Hill- Stays another spurs gem in the draft future tony parker replacement

Ryan Anderson- Free agency.. I dont think magic resign, if so could be packaged in a trade for one last attempt to convince Howard to stay.. Yeah I know

Serge Ibaka-Stays for sure.. has impressed in the playoffs and been a defensive force  Avg 10 pts 11reb 4.8blks in first round, can only continue to get better, him,perkins, Nazr, and Collison are gonna be a force down low

Anthony Randolph- I think he stays.. Dont know how long but he stays. Khan is high on him and he has potential to be a good player, but has work ethic question marks. Hopefully gets his head striaght and lives up to some of his potential

Derrick Rose- Stay of course MAX deal similar to Durant

Michael Beasley- Stay signs for 3yrs though

OJ Mayo- Sign elsewhere I say….New York 5yrs/45-50mil or Indiana

Russell Westbrook- Stays gets less than D-Rose

Kevin Love- Stay and they max him out

Danilo Gallinari- He may wanna go back to New York but they match an offer he has too much potential

Eric Gordon- Stays and builds a great rapport with The Poster Child

DJ Augustin- Goes I think Charlotte drafts Kemba, I see DJ going to New Orleans after CP3 leaves or if new York doesnt get Paul they go after him

Brook Lopez- Goes for some reason I see D12 joining with D-Will and another guy, Lopez signs with Orlando

Roy Hibbert- Stays Indiana has a good thing going right now

Jerryd Bayless- Goes Bayless will go where the biggest offer is I say Atlanta or Phoenix

Robin Lopez- Goes to Orlando with his brother

Javale Mcgee- Stays Wall/McGee "could" become Paul/Chandler

JJ Hickson- Stays unless Cleveland gets Derrick Williams

Nicolas Batum- Stay he is the SF of the future though Gerald Wallace starts

DeAndre Jordan- He is a FA this year but I think he stays him and Blake are close and make up for what the other lacks

Mareesse Speights- Bye Bye Bye off to Dallas in my opinion, Cuban loved him in college

George Hill- Stays as long as Pop is the coach

Ryan Anderson- who cares after D12 leaves then its rebuild time so I say he goes to Indiana

Serge Ibaka- Come on now stays

Anthony Randolph- toughest choice, somethin in me says he ends up back in New York after D’Antoni gets fired, but I think he signs with the New Jersey Nets and pairs up with D12 in the frontcourt

1 you missed-

What happen to that boy

He was a first or second team All-D-League last I checked, I hope he makes a roster again, with the extra maturity his time at the bottom should give him, he could be a rotation player in the NBA still.

Derrick Rose- The Bulls are his team now.

Michael Beasley- Got to showcase his skills in Minny, could stay or go in sign and trade for a prime SG.

Oj Mayo- Playing second fiddle to Tony Allen, might jump ship or stay if Grizz go longer in the play-offs.

Russell Westbrook- Could stay or sign and trade.

Kevin Love- Franchise player, need to say more.

Danilo Gallinari- Stay, especially when rumor has it that Felton and Chandler are going back for Billups.

Eric Gordon- The star of the Clippers before Blake came on, but I think he stays.

DJ Augustin- Will leave for sure.

Brook Lopez- Stays, a big is one of the most difficult positions to fill with quality and Brook is one of those.

Roy Hibbert- Stays, pure D.

Jerryd Bayless- Could be a nice back-up for every team that needs one, has range so will travel.

Robin Lopez- To little offense, may reunite with brother?

Javale Mcgee- Stays, reason the same as Brook only Javale developed this season.

JJ Hickson- Stays, best player on roster. Andy V is hustle while JJ is class.

Nicolas Batum- Gone, or Blazers trade Wallace in that case he stays.

DeAndre Jordan- Might stay, but don’t be surprised if the Knicks overpay to get another Jordan.

Mareesse Speights- Might be out, but who knows with this one.

George Hill- Stay, played great with Parker out.

Ryan Anderson- Reaf LaFrentz all over again, some team will overpay if it’s the Magic time will tell.

Serge Ibaka- The PF the Thunder were looking for.So he stays.

Anthony Randolph- If happy at 6th man he stays, might go elsewhere.