Top Lottery Teams Fits and Needs

[TruthTelling]

The top 7 lottery teams are likely going to be Charlotte, Cleveland, Phoenix, Orlando, Washington, New Orleans, Detroit.
My guess is in that order, maybe switch Phoenix and Cleveland.

Charlotte best fits: McLemore, Muhammad, Len, Zeller (needs PF/C)
Cleveland best fits: Len, Zeller, Bennett (needs SF/FC)
Phoenix best fits: McLemore, Muhammad, Noel (needs SG/FC)
Orlando best fits: Muhammad, Zeller, Noel, Burke (biggest need PG?)
Washington best fits: Zeller, Noel, Bennett, Muhammad (biggest need SF/PF)
New Orleans best fits: Len, Austin, Bennett, Porter (biggest need SF/C)
Detroit best fits: Goodwin, Porter (biggest need SG/SF)

-> possible top targets?
1. Charlotte - Muhammad
2. Cleveland - Len
3. Phoenix - McLemore
4. Orlando - Noel
5. Washington - Zeller
6. New Orleans - Bennett
7. Detroit - Goodwin

[[RCG]]

Minnesota will be up there soon sadly: McLemore, Shabazz, Noel, Len (SG/defensive big)

[TruthTelling]

Don't see it they have 16 wins already a number that eg Phoenix probably won't reach by the end of february given that the names you mentioned are likely top 5 picks I don't see how Minnesota finishes with a worse record than Phoenix, Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando and Washington.

[noobcake]

Zeller is not a fit for anyone. He is a classic Grade A bust.

[SunZel]

I would hope Phoenix takes Noel before Mclemore, i really do...Not that high on Mclemore.

[Ruzious]

Fwiw, when you're a high lotto team, I think you almost have to think talent over position/needs.

[[RCG]]

Don't see it they have 16 wins already a number that eg Phoenix probably won't reach by the end of february given that the names you mentioned are likely top 5 picks I don't see how Minnesota finishes with a worse record than Phoenix, Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando and Washington.

You obviously haven't watched them lately.

[JungleCat022]

Len or Shabazz for the Cavs.

[Dr Positivity]

McLemore for the Bobcats, providing the elite 3pt shooting/spacing beside MKG at SF

[Mattya]

Don't see it they have 16 wins already a number that eg Phoenix probably won't reach by the end of february given that the names you mentioned are likely top 5 picks I don't see how Minnesota finishes with a worse record than Phoenix, Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando and Washington.

You obviously haven't watched them lately.

This. They have been slumping. Now Pek is out a week or more. No clue on if Shved is good to go.

Rubio, Barea
Ridnour,Gelebale
AK47, Gelebale
Williams, Cunningham
Steamer, Amundson

Injured players: Love, Pek, Shved, Budinger, Roy.

That team will probably go winless until Pek, and Shved get back. Even then they were struggling.

McLemore, Noel are the best fits for the Wolves.

[branny]

Fwiw, when you're a high lotto team, I think you almost have to think talent over position/needs.

[BaunceyChillups]

in a draft where there aren't really any clear cut stars I think looking for need is okay

I'm 99% positive the Magic will be the first to take a point guard with Jameer being injured all the time

[[RCG]]

in a draft where there aren't really any clear cut stars I think looking for need is okay

I'm 99% positive the Magic will be the first to take a point guard with Jameer being injured all the time

Depending on where they fall I could see the Pistons taking a PG, especially Trey Burke if he's available and moving Brandon Knight to the 2.

[bbms]

McLemore is the guy for Bobcats I think. He has good complementary skillset next to Kemba, and has the tools to be an excellent team defender. Len is also a nice pick for then.

[[RCG]]

McLemore is the guy for Bobcats I think. He has good complementary skillset next to Kemba, and has the tools to be an excellent team defender. Len is also a nice pick for then.

I could see them taking Shabazz to play at SG if McLemore isn't available. Len is a decent option. Noel, though they might prefer more immediate offense. Is Biyombo strictly a PF or can he play some C? If so they could play two PF/C guys in Zeller/Biyombo.