55) from the Blazers for a second-round pick in 2009. The Clippers acquired the draft rights to Mike Taylor (No. 47) from the Wizards for cash considerations. 48), a future second-round pick and cash. The Suns acquired Goran Dragic (No 45) from the Spurs for Malik Hairston (No. Height 610' (208cm) Wingspan 711' (241cm) Weight 210 lbs (95 kg) Team Boston Celtics. 36) from Blazers, the Blazers recieved a (Knicks) 2009 2nd rounder (from Bulls), and 2009 (Warriors) 2nd rounder from (from Nuggets). In a three team deal, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to Omer Asik (No. 29) from the Pistons for Walter Sharpe (No. 34) from the Timberwolves for cash and two second-round picks in 2009. 27) from the Rockets for Donte Greene (No. The Grizzlies then acquired Darrell Arthur (No. The Blazers acquired Nicolas Batum from the Rockets for the rights to Darrell Arthur (No. 11) from the Pacers for Brandon Rush (No. 3) from the Timberwolves for Kevin Love (No. Although scouts worry that he’s a head case. He’s Asik’s Turkish teammate with a lot of size, speed and athleticism. He isn’t expected to make a big impact for a few seasons, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see him emerge as a viable starter within two years.Įrden wraps things up for the 2008 draft. I get the feeling that Greene is more cut out for the NBA than the college game. Greene should provide another solid shooter to spread the floor for Yao, he just needs to learn what a good shot is. On the bright side, he should get ample opportunity at getting PT.ĭonte Greene Greene wound up in Houston after being dealt for Darrell Arthur. Arthur started in the penthouse, downgraded to a condo and would up in the outhouse. Arthur was traded twice before the night was over first going to Houston and then being dealt to Memphis for Donte Greene. Alleged kidney issues put a major dent in his stock. Kevin Pritchard pulled the trigger on Darrell Arthur, ending his agonizing Brady Quinn-esque wait. Darrell Arthur With Phoenix electing to actually participate in the draft this year, Paul Allen’s Trail Blazers had to find a new team looking to sell a first-round pick.
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