Rumor: Heat to draft Mayo, trade him?

[garnett_21]

* The Miami Heat have found a taker in their quest to trade the No. 2 draft pick, a source familiar with the situation told Pro Basketball News. The source did not indicate which team would be the Heat’s trading partner, or what other draft picks or players are involved.



* The supposed deal will reportedly be announced during or shortly after the draft. According to the source, the Heat will select USC guard O.J. Mayo and trade him. Kansas State forward Michael Beasley is expected to fall to No. 3 -- although not to Minnesota, which is expected to trade down.

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This is the only site that I have seen this on so far....why wouldn't they just draft Beasley/Rose and trade him instead on Mayo? It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out!

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Very interesting read! Draft talk is surely heating up. If the Bulls pass on Rose, that would create chaos!

I like this non draft part...

* Expect San Antonio to make a strong summer push to land Kings swingman Ron Artest, a soon-to-be free agent. The Spurs are desperately trying to get better and more physical after losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Artest is the type of hard-nosed defender who would fit well into the Spurs’ scheme. They also believe tough coach Gregg Popovich and star forward Tim Duncan could help Artest tone down his sometimes knucklehead ways.



* The Spurs would be willing to let unrestricted veteran free agents Michael Finley, Robert Horry, and Damon Stoudamire walk for nothing if it meant landing Artest. Even without Artest, Finley and Stoudamire aren’t likely to return, as the Spurs’ will focus on getting younger.

Artest in Spurs uni =

[garyg21]

minnesota not draft Beasley??? please fire mcfail...... please!

[gatorboymike]

Officials from every team that worked with him seem to agree that Beasley is childish, immature, and lacking in work ethic. Apparently Pat Riley doesn't think that throwing a guy like that in with an inexperienced coach is a good idea, and he's trying to shop the guy around. But to pass him up completely is just nuts when you consider what he might be able to get in trade value.

[andrewcstein]

Please don't trade Mayo to the Knicks. Please.

[Enigma]

Please trade Mayo to the Knicks. Please.

[andrewcstein]

Here's what's going to happen. The Knicks will wind up with Gordon and/or Mayo, and deal away David Lee. Then, I will have enough reason to completely stop watching the team (I'm already close)...

[Enigma]

Here's what's going to happen. The Knicks will wind up with Gordon and/or Mayo, and deal away David Lee. Then, I will have enough reason to completely stop watching the team (I'm already close)...

I quit watching a long time ago...then again, when's the last time they were worth watching?

PS: Not a shot (rib) at you, just an observation...

[andrewcstein]

I quit watching a long time ago...then again, when's the last time they were worth watching?

PS: Not a shot (rib) at you, just an observation...

I didn't say they were worth watching, just that I watched. And I do so because no other sports are on. No other reason.

[Enigma]

I didn't say they were worth watching, just that I watched. And I do so because no other sports are on. No other reason.

That's when you should just log onto SCF...