Draft Day
In the 2007, the team selected:
- Greg Oden, Ohio State University, First round (#1)
- Josh McRoberts, Duke University, 2007, Second round (#7)
- Derrick Byars, Vanderbilt University, Second round (#12).
- Taurean Green, University of Florida, Second round (#22)
- Demetris Nichols, Syracuse University, Second round (#23)
The team executed the following trades on draft day:
- Zach Randolph (power forward), along with reserves Dan Dickau (Point guard) and Fred Jones (Shooting Guard) were traded to the New York Knicks for Channing Frye (Center/power forward), Steve Francis (Shooting Guard/Point guard), and a $3 million trade exception.
- Acquired the rights to then Phoenix Suns Small forward James Jones and the rights to the 24th pick, in exchange cash considerations.
- Traded the rights to Derrick Byars, along with cash considerations, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the rights to Finnish Point guard Petteri Koponen.
- Traded the rights to Demetris Nichols to the New York Knicks for a future 2nd round draft pick.
Read more about this topic: List Of Transactions Involving The Portland Trail Blazers, 2007-08
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