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Sources said the Kings aren't as content as I'd previously thought about the idea of grabbing whichever player falls between Kidd-Gilchrist and Barnes (assuming Beal is gone and Robinson, with whom they'd likely be thrilled, is off the board as well). As discussed back in Mock 2.0, I'm now hearing once again that they may go big in an attempt to find a complement for young center DeMarcus Cousins. I still put Barnes here because he's the value pick who could be dealt to another team as part of a trade in which the Kings move back to select a big man. Sources said one of the possibilities is to swap picks with Golden State (No. 7) and pick up another asset. And it's well-chronicled that the Kings can move back in exchange for Houston's 14th and 16th picks. SI.com

Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Draft, Trade, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Talked to two NBA execs this morning who believe Cavs will end up with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at No. 4, and that potential deal with Bobcats for No. 2 pick is off. Or at least on hold. Sulia

Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

After years of letting his stuttering silence him, Kidd-Gilchrist no longer fears talking about his condition – or anything else. "I don’t care about what people think about me anymore," Kidd-Gilchrist said. "This is my life, not their life. I have to live it. They don’t. "It’s been a big battle for me just mentally. I’m just fighting through it. … I don’t mind it no more." Yahoo! Sports

Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

He had to face his stuttering problem after becoming one of the nation’s top high school basketball players at St. Patrick’s High School in Elizabeth, N.J. His growing fame led to interview requests, which Kidd-Gilchrist was "terrified" to accept. “I spoke a lot around my friends and family, stuff like that," he said. "But other than that, I wouldn’t talk to nobody really." Yahoo! Sports

Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

NBA teams aren't too worried about his stuttering. "With him being a high draft pick in high demand from local and national media, he will need some training," the East assistant GM said. "I’m sure he will keep attacking it just like the way he plays." Said one West assistant GM: "I don’t care that he stutters. I don’t care if he is a mime or a mute. My question is, 'Can he play?' That’s all we should be concerned about." Yahoo! Sports

Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

The Kings players have some very good ties to this draft class. Jason Thompson and his family are close with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The Evans family has ties to both Kidd-Gilchrist and Dion Waiters. Both of these players have worked with Lamont Peterson, Tyreke's trainer. The ties go deeper with Kidd-Gilchrist. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Draft, Jason Thompson, Tyreke Evans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Dion Waiters 

For those holding out hope the Warriors will trade up into the draft to land Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, you can forget about it. It’s looking like the Warriors’ best hopes for trading the No. 7 pick will be to move down in the draft, according to multiple sources. With two days left before the NBA draft, it’s turning out that the Warriors don’t have a worthy offer. “Dorell Wright isn’t enough,” one league source said. “The offers in the top five are better.” Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Draft, Trade, Dorell Wright, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Who do the Bobcats take at two if not Beal? One source familiar with their thinking says they’re leaning toward Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson. If that’s the case, Kentucky small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist could drop all the way to No. 5. But the Bobcats could also take him at No. 2, a source said. FOXSportsOhio

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Thomas Robinson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Marc J. Spears: Kidd-Gilchrist, Beal, Barnes & Robinson declined to work out for Kings (5th pick). “I guess guys don’t want to go there," an NBA exec said. Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Washington appears set on Bradley Beal after the highly questionable trade they made adding another aging bigman and middling SF Trevor Ariza to their roster. The assumption has been that they are now targeting Beal after adding Ariza, but why would having Ariza change anyone's draft plans? While Kidd-Gilchrist remains a possibility. Beal is likely the player they want because they would love to put Nick Young even further in their riew view mirror. NBADraft.net

Washington Wizards, Draft, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Sacramento has not appeared to have a plan in place for some time now. They were unsuccesful in bringing any of the top six prospects in besides Drummond. This appears to be a place where a team could look to trade up (Houston perhaps) targeting Drummond or MKG. Their roster has talent, but lacks stability. Sacramento would not be a favorable destination for Andre Drummond. NBADraft.net

Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Draft, Trade, Andre Drummond, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Golden State at 7 is also receptive to making a trade. The Warriors are in the market for a small forward. Barring a major move, the two draft prospects the Warriors are targeting — Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes — are likely to be gobbled up before their pick. Racine Journal-Times

Golden State Warriors, Draft, Trade, Harrison Barnes, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

At this point, it's like musical chairs with those three teams and four players _ Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson, Kentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Florida guard Bradley Beal and North Carolina forward Harrison Barnes. All of those players would help all of those teams, and each of those teams needs so much help that there's probably not a bad pick in the bunch. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Draft, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Steve Kyler: Hearing Thomas Robinson and Michael-Kidd Gilchrist are likely the two guys Charlotte considers at #2... Washington trade signals Beal #3 Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards, Draft, Thomas Robinson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

I'm hearing Harrison Barnes may be in second place on their wish list. Apparently, MJ is a fan. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Bradley Beal are in the mix, too, though I'm told MKG didn't blow anyone away in his workout for the Bobcats on Monday and also hurt his back a little. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

The Wizards really need shooting, which should give Beal or Barnes a leg up. But I continue to hear that Kidd-Gilchrist remains the favorite. It's very close. ESPN.com

Washington Wizards, Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Florida's Bradley Beal and Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist worked out for the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday morning as the team continued evaluations for the June 28 NBA draft. The Bobcats own the second pick in the draft, and are considering several options on the assumption that the New Orleans Hornets will take Kentucky's Anthony Davis first. Beal, a 6-foot-3 guard, said it was the perfect workout for contrasting his offensive skills against Kidd-Gilchrist's defensive prowess. "It really was," Beal said. "We both got after it, on both ends, even my defense and his offense. We're just competitors and we both went at it today. "It was cool. We were laughing and joking around, but competing at the same time." ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Anthony Davis, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Tom Withers: Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to work out for #Cavaliers on Wednesday. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Rick Bonnell: Kidd-Gilchrist fell during #Bobcats workout, hurt back a bit. Says should be fine for workout Wed in Cleveland. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Chad Ford: Upcoming Workouts: MKG & Beal in Charlotte on Mon. Lillard in GS on Sun. Drummond in DC on Mon. Barnes in DC on Tues Twitter

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