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Cavs may look to trade up from No. 4

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08:09 AM ET 05.31 | At the very least, the Cavs didn't slip to sixth in the draft lottery, which was where they could have fallen. "It's not something you can control," [Chris Grant] said. "We felt really good about where we were. And if we were fortunate enough to move up, great. ... We're in a good spot. We're in a really good spot." Being content to stay at No. 4 pick is another matter. Grant wouldn't hint, either, at whether the Cavaliers are interested in trading up. "I don't know if we know the answer to that yet," Grant said. "One thing we've talked about a lot with our ownership group is we like being aggressive. We'll look at a lot of different options once we get everyone in here, but I presume we'll be pretty active."

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May 31, 2012  09:01 AM ET
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What do they have to give up to trade up?

4 picks in the first 35 is a good start!

May 31, 2012  09:08 AM ET

Stay at #4. 2-12 are all the same.

May 31, 2012  09:16 AM ET
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Lots, about 7 first round picks in the next 3 years and then a guy like Verajao could bring lots of talent. Casspi for Howard!!!

Should have moved on that faster... Otis Smith would have likely given Howard up for Jamison, unfortunately for you the Magic SHOULD hire a GM with half a brain this time...

May 31, 2012  09:18 AM ET

They had the 4th pick last year too..how'd that work out?

May 31, 2012  09:25 AM ET

Easy choice...stay where you are and draft Harrison Barnes.

May 31, 2012  09:34 AM ET
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They had the 4th pick last year too..how'd that work out?

It worked out well for them. Tristan Thompson played better than most people think.

May 31, 2012  10:16 AM ET

Do You Feel Lucky, Bros?

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May 31, 2012  10:40 AM ET

It just depends on who they're targeting specifically and if that player will be there. Regardless, they're going to get a good pick at #4, this draft is deep.

May 31, 2012  10:45 AM ET

Teams often worry about draft position, but most just need to do a better job of evaluating talent. Remember how the Blazers picked Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan? Washington picked his teammate, Mel Turpin, ahead of Charles Barkley. Carlos Boozer was a second round pick. Chris Washburn (what a turd) was picked in the top five by Golden State.

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May 31, 2012  11:23 AM ET
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Teams often worry about draft position, but most just need to do a better job of evaluating talent. Remember how the Blazers picked Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan? Washington picked his teammate, Mel Turpin, ahead of Charles Barkley. Carlos Boozer was a second round pick. Chris Washburn (what a turd) was picked in the top five by Golden State.

I'm pretty sure the reason Portland didn't take MJ in '84 is they dratfed Clyde Drexler in '83.

 
May 31, 2012  11:24 AM ET
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Darko over Melo, Bosh, Wade and Kaman in 2003.

Oden over Durant.

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