Warriors just chose Curry. I really hope there's a trade coming. Nothing against Curry but how does he fit into the W's system? He's a 2 guard that will try to be molded into a PG. Isn't that what they're trying to do with Ellis? Again, I'm not going to put too much stock into this pick but I would have liked to have seen Jordan Hill here. Who knows. The Knicks really wanted Curry. Maybe the W's trade him to NY for the 8th pick (possibly Hill) and David Lee...

Minnesota just chose Rubio and Flynn back to back. I don't get this pick. They both essentially play the same position. If one of them was going to be the future PG, it would be Rubio so where does that leave Flynn? A 5' 11" shooting guard? Stephen Curry would have been a better pick as he's more comfortable at the 2. Oh well, Warriors choosing next.

It has been confirmed that Michael Jackson has passed away. Though he had much controversy in his later life, the MJ that I knew and loved was from the Off The Wall and Thriller days. An amazing and iconic performer. I don't think any of the pop stars that followed will ever be as well loved universally as MJ was. I'll have to dust off the turn table and put on my Thriller vinyl in remembrance.

UPDATE: And no less sad but Farah Fawcett passed away today from cancer, as well.  I wasn't a fan but always sad to see someone dying from cancer.

I posted about this potential trade earlier. It looks like it's going to happen unless Jamal Crawford doesn't love money. The Warriors get Acie Law and Speedy Claxton in return but this trade seems to be all about getting rid of Crawford. I don't expect either of them to see much playing time next year. Claxton is hurt and Acie Law has been largely a bust. The good thing is that both of their contracts come off the books next year which will clear about $7.5 million for the W's salary cap. Jamal never really fit into Nellie's system and given the logjam the W's had at the off guard position and given his large contract, he seemed the logical player to move.
 
Does this mean the W's will get a big man or a point guard? I can see either happening but only if Jordan Hill falls to #7. Otherwise, it's Brandon Jennings, Stephen Curry, or Jonny Flynn. If they get Hill, then a starting rotation would be Ellis, Magette, Jackson, Randolph, and Biedrins with CJ, Morrow, Azubuike, Hill, and Turiaf making up the second team. If they pick up a point guard, then the starting 5 remains the same but CJ now becomes expendable (he's a free agent) and the second team will be [insert new PG], Morrow, Azubuike, Wright, and Turiaf. Will see what actually happens tomorrow. Can't wait!

Another trade just went down before the draft. Like the Jefferson to San Antonio trade, I think this is a one sided depending upon how you look at it. Cleveland basically got an upgrade at the center position (though not sure how Big Z and Shaq will split minutes) and Phoenix got a ton of cap relief. Wallace and Pavlovic are expected to be bought out so they won't play a minute for Phoenix.
 
The bigger implication is that Phoenix has pretty much given up on the 2009-2010 season. Reportedly Amare Stoudamire isn't happy and will probably be moved or else he walks away next season without any return for Phoenix. It'll be interesting to see where he lands. Good news for the Warriors as the Pacific just got a little weaker. They might just be the 2nd best team that division.