Orlando has the option of taking the pick and that had been the plan until a couple of weeks ago when the Magic indicated that it might let the Suns keep the choice. Vancouver is desperately trying to get a pick in the top 18 so that it can move the pick to Detroit and fulfill a trade obligation with the Pistons. If not, the Pistons can take a pick from the Grizzlies unconditionally in next year's draft. Center Jake Tsakalidis is expected to play with the Greek national team at the European championships this summer, but a military obligation with the Greek military service could scuttle that plan. Greek citizens face a one-year mandatory military service, and Tsakalidis holds citizenship in Russia and Greece.
Negotiations are underway to waive the obligation or delay it.
If that cannot be negotiated, Tsakalidis would not be able to return to Greece without being forced into the military. If he does not compete in Greece, Tsakalidis will attend the Pete Newell Big Man's camp after the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league in Salt Lake City. S. Marion 17.3 2. J. Kidd 16.9 3. S. Marion 10.7 2.