Joel Embiid Landing Spot

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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:03pm #56772

FearTheStache
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Obviously with the injury, it doesn’t look like Embiid is going #1. Here’s how I think each team is thinking.
Cavs) Looking for production now/can’t take risk of another top pick going bust
Bucks) Once again, looking for someone to produce next year
Sixers) If Noel was not on the team, then maybe. But it seems counter productive to have two pure center rookies next year. Especially if both have injury concerns
Magic) With Vucevic already an above average center, no need to take risk on Embiid if other valuable players are available
Jazz) Made a concerted effort last year to de-clog the frontcourt. Think they need a wing more than another big man
Celtics) I think he falls here. Ainge will have no problem selecting Embiid. The Celtics need a direction at this point, and Embiid is a definite way to go. Tangent, I think Rondo gets traded to the Kings for 8th pick and Mclemore.
So, where do you see Embiid going? I feel like it could be anywhere, although I don’t see him falling past 6

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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:08pm #926519

Ballinmvp
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There have been reports in the past couple of hours that teams might trade up to go get him.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:08pm #926652

Ballinmvp
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There have been reports in the past couple of hours that teams might trade up to go get him.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:16pm #926523

vulture711
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I personally don’t think he drops past Philly
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:16pm #926655

vulture711
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I personally don’t think he drops past Philly
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:17pm #926528

TripleDoubleScout
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Cleveland. There is even a growing consensus that Cleveland has a deal either at 3 or 4 to pick Embiid plus a veteran to improve the team immediately.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:17pm #926659

TripleDoubleScout
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Cleveland. There is even a growing consensus that Cleveland has a deal either at 3 or 4 to pick Embiid plus a veteran to improve the team immediately.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:35pm #926533

FutureNBAGM
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I still think he goes to Philly at #3, although I wouldn’t be shocked to see Exum land there too.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:35pm #926665

FutureNBAGM
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I still think he goes to Philly at #3, although I wouldn’t be shocked to see Exum land there too.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:39pm #926541

Ballinmvp
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We will find our tomorrow evening, I’m done reporting and speculating on the draft. I’m ready to sit back and watch it go down
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- Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:57pm #926568
  
  Hector_Reyes_8
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  Same here man, this draft has taken forever.
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- Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:57pm #926699
  
  Hector_Reyes_8
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  Same here man, this draft has taken forever.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:39pm #926673

Ballinmvp
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We will find our tomorrow evening, I’m done reporting and speculating on the draft. I’m ready to sit back and watch it go down
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:52pm #926561

Taylor Gang Mike
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Sixers
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:52pm #926693

Taylor Gang Mike
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Sixers
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 4:14pm #926578

FearTheStache
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If you haven’t been able to tell I’m a Celtics fan (probably already could tell), sorry for my bias :). In terms of trades, could you see the Celtics trade up? You think the Magic would give them the #4 pick for Rondo and a future pick? Would the Bucks take Rondo and #6? If Rondo is actually being talked around in trade scenarios, then Celtics have really good assets. Only problem, not a lot of teams are looking to fill the PG position.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 4:14pm #926709

FearTheStache
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If you haven’t been able to tell I’m a Celtics fan (probably already could tell), sorry for my bias :). In terms of trades, could you see the Celtics trade up? You think the Magic would give them the #4 pick for Rondo and a future pick? Would the Bucks take Rondo and #6? If Rondo is actually being talked around in trade scenarios, then Celtics have really good assets. Only problem, not a lot of teams are looking to fill the PG position.
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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 4:42pm #926760

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I’m obviously a jazz fan, but I think because the Jazz have Favors and Kanter at the 4/5, Embid could be someone they take a chance on. Why they may not is they have too many needs to "waste" one on a position they already have. But think about it, they don’t need him to come in next year and play, they have 4/5 locked up, so by that thinking he doesn’t make it to your celtics.

Jazz are also reported to be trying hard to get his medical data…

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Posted on: Wed, 06/25/2014 - 4:42pm #926627

jazznationpresident
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I’m obviously a jazz fan, but I think because the Jazz have Favors and Kanter at the 4/5, Embid could be someone they take a chance on. Why they may not is they have too many needs to "waste" one on a position they already have. But think about it, they don’t need him to come in next year and play, they have 4/5 locked up, so by that thinking he doesn’t make it to your celtics.

Jazz are also reported to be trying hard to get his medical data…

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