The Charlotte Bobcats are eyeing the possibility of dealing the No. 2 overall pick in a trade that would bring a more established player, multiple sources told CBSSports.com.
Rod Higgins and Rich Cho understand that the Bobcats need more than just a talented rookie, whether it be Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson or even Andre Drummond -- to make the Bobcats competitive from their laughingstock of a season.
One source said that Oklahoma City's James Harden could be in play due to the Thunder's salary situation following next season. GM Sam Presti already has Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the books for more than $29 million next season -- and both Harden and Serge Ibaka will command huge contracts after the 2012-13 campaign.
Charlotte was an NBA-worst 7-59 this past season and there is no clear-cut second overall pick behind Anthony Davis, who will be taken by New Orleans with the No. 1 selection on June 28.
Beal and Barnes can both help Charlotte on the offensive end while Kidd-Gilchrist and Robinson would bring a toughness, especially on the defensive end. Drummond is a high-risk choice despite his physical tools.
None of these players is considered a franchise-changer -- and that's why the Bobcats would prefer to deal the pick and land an established player such as Harden who could come in immediately and make an impact.
From Chad ford of ESPN -
Hugh (Philly)
The buzz around Philly is that the Sixers want to add a post presence and a shooter, and will use Iguodala as a trade chip and amnesty Brand to get those two things. Do you see the sixers using #15 and Iggy to move up, or will they stay at 15 and take the BPA?
Chad Ford
(1:40 PM)
Both very possible. Iggy has been on the block the past 2 summers and hearing it again. Might be an option for a team like the Bobcats or even the Wizards ... think both teams could use multiple assets. At No. 2 -- would be interesting to see what Sixers do. Could see Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal or Andre Drummond there.
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-Since the Bobcats plan to trade there pick, it seems like Thomas Robinson might be going 2nd, with MKG going 3rd.
-Beal number 4, and Dre Drummond going to the Kings at the 5th pick.
-Barnes fell to the 7th pick with the Warriors.
-Terrence Jones has been slotted to the 15th pick by the 76ers.
-Perry Jones fell to 19th with the Magic.
-Royce White going all the way to the 22nd pick with the C's.
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and 
over that dumb shyt. The Kings needed a small forward or a shot blocker next to Cousins, but they went with the money and got burned.
Im starting to hate this orginization seriously they should be shopping the hell out of this pick to make up for last year.
