What is your team's draft needs for the 2015 Draft?

[King Ken]

At 15th, we need a wing. SG/SF.

Likely in this order:
S. Johnson
Oubre
Hunter
Looney
Dekker
LeVert
Booker

[ATTL]

They need to play Gay at the PF and play Winslow at the SF.

Rudy as PF in George Karl's system seems to work well whenever Rudy plays next to Cousins.

If this trend continues i.e. Rudy is a permanent PF, then yes, a SF would be a need. Winslow would be perfect.

Realistically though, how viable is Rudy at PF for 82 games? I mean, when Rudy was matched up against Anthony Davis not too long ago and Rudy completely shut him down whenever he was matched against him. Many consider AD as the best PF in the world. So, I can see Rudy at PF for the majority of the season. That said, what happens when Rudy goes up against the ZBo's of the NBA? What now? Those type of PF would probably overpower Rudy and it would be a bad matchup for the Kings. It's kind of a double-edge sword type of scenario.

Reminds me of Marion in D'antoni's system years ago. Kings would need to play at a fast pace and Rudy would need to outscore and outwork the bigger players to wear them down for it to be viable.

Suns needs-
Center and power forward.
Myles turner, Looney are the ones in range.
The suns will pick a point guard though.

[DickGrayson]

Karl Towns.

[Nolan]

An athletic big or a project with a lot of upside.

[Catchall]

With the Jazz dropping to 12 in the draft order, they'll probably draft a mobile 2-way big like Portis or Lyles, maybe Turner, to fill out the front court and replace Kanter. There probably isn't a wing at 12 that will take minutes from Burks and Hood, though Oubre is a possibility if he's still available. The Jazz like Exum long-term at PG and probably wouldn't take a PG in the lottery.

The Jazz apparently love both Porzingis and Hezonja, but might not give up enough to move up for one of them.

[brackdan70]

With the Jazz dropping to 12 in the draft order, they'll probably draft a mobile 2-way big like Portis or Lyles, maybe Turner, to fill out the front court and replace Kanter. There probably isn't a wing at 12 that will take minutes from Burks and Hood, though Oubre is a possibility if he's still available. The Jazz like Exum long-term at PG and probably wouldn't take a PG in the lottery.

The Jazz apparently love both Porzingis and Hezonja, but might not give up enough to move up for one of them.

Porzingas seems like a great pick for them if he is around. so are they really committed to Exum? seems like some quality PGs will be available in the teens and Jazz could trade back for another decent asset. Just looking from the outside, I would say PG is the biggest need. Am i that clueless? (not offended if you say yes )
got Hayward, Burkes and Hood as a nice stable of quality wings with a variety of Skills. Gobert and Favors solid up front. Burke and Exum are young and certainly could develop into quality NBA players...but seems like Dunn or Grant could be an instant improvement.

The future looks so bright for the Jazz, would hate to see them waste a couple years on PGs that don't pan out.
Any thought of trying to trade of for a Lawson type?

[Catchall]

With the Jazz dropping to 12 in the draft order, they'll probably draft a mobile 2-way big like Portis or Lyles, maybe Turner, to fill out the front court and replace Kanter. There probably isn't a wing at 12 that will take minutes from Burks and Hood, though Oubre is a possibility if he's still available. The Jazz like Exum long-term at PG and probably wouldn't take a PG in the lottery.

The Jazz apparently love both Porzingis and Hezonja, but might not give up enough to move up for one of them.

Porzingas seems like a great pick for them if he is around. so are they really committed to Exum? seems like some quality PGs will be available in the teens and Jazz could trade back for another decent asset. Just looking from the outside, I would say PG is the biggest need. Am i that clueless? (not offended if you say yes )
got Hayward, Burkes and Hood as a nice stable of quality wings with a variety of Skills. Gobert and Favors solid up front. Burke and Exum are young and certainly could develop into quality NBA players...but seems like Dunn or Grant could be an instant improvement.

The future looks so bright for the Jazz, would hate to see them waste a couple years on PGs that don't pan out.
Any thought of trying to trade of for a Lawson type?

Jazz won't likely go after a Lawson-type. They think given the win pace they achieved during the latter half of the season, they're on track for 45 - 48 wins as is for next season, and they don't want to rush the development curve. They do believe in Exum and see some real positives, but think he, like Gobert, will really lead the Jazz two years out from now. Exum obviously has a lot of physical development to do and needs to gain confidence, but he actually came a long way as a rookie with his spot-up shooting (range he never had before), his passing and controlling tempo and his defense. I like Kris Dunn, but I don't think it's likely the Jazz would take him in the lottery. I don't think they're committed to Trey Burke long term, mostly due to his limited ability to play in defensive switching schemes. I think they'd move Burke.

What the Jazz really want is knock-down shooting and spacing. Their defense looks to be top-5. Now they want their middling offense to improve. Incidentally, they think very highly of Alec Burks, who was injured much of the season.

[Old Man Game]

The Thunder need a quality SG who can score at a respectable efficiency and defend well enough to stay on the floor.

[gswhoops]

Whoever the Warriors pick probably won't get a ton of minutes their first year, but a developmental backup PG, a wing shooter (slash eventual/possible Barnes replacement) and a rim-protecting center would all be good things to add.

[sweetcity]

Raptors #20

Needs, everything except a center

[sipclip]

The jazz could use a backup big that can preferably space the floor.

[bbms]

For the Thunder: back up combo guard who can play well on and off the ball. Basically a similar prospect to Harden in 2009, since Waiters suck. Another great first round addition would be a two way swingman who can possibly stand out and score the starting 2 spot. We are stacked at PG and 4/5 spots. You might need to draft the swingman since this would emerge as a top need if Durant bails.

At 14 it would be great if LeVert declares. It'd be a slam dunk pick for the Thunder. Otherwise, we'll need to get lucky in the lottery to get a high class prospect/need filling player.


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[Lord Cuban]

Dallas Mavericks 2015 Draft

Despite the failure to land a marquee free agent the past couple of summers, the Dallas Mavericks have assembled a playoff-caliber rotation and are in the top tier of the Western Conference. Head coach Rick Carlisle has a roster that doesn't need major tinkering via the draft because the franchise is hunting a championship.

Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle has already made it clear that Rajon Rondo, the team's big midseason trade acquisition, won't be back. Monta Ellis will likely opt out of his cap-friendly contract, while Tyson Chandler and most of the Mavericks' key bench cogs will hit free agency.

Draft Picks
Dallas Mavericks 1st round pick (21) - $1,210,000
Dallas Mavericks 2nd round pick (52)- ?????????????

Decision-maker: Team President Donnie Nelson is well-entrenched and one of the most respected executives in the NBA. He works closely with veteran coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban.
Likely in 2015-16 Mavs Roster and salary:

Chandler Parsons - $15,361,500
Dirk Nowitzki - $8,333,333
Raymond Felton - $4,540,000
Devin Harris - $4,053,446
Dwight Powell - $845,059

Draft priorities:

1. Potential Starting PG: "With Rajon Rondo likely having played his last game in a Dallas uniform, the Mavericks have been forced to give way too many minutes to the likes of J.J. Barea and Raymond Felton, who are fringe NBA players at this point in their career. That could lead Dallas to give a long look to the point guard spot with the likes of Tyus Jones, Cam Payne and Delon Wright to be among the group of players getting consideration at that spot" Jonathan Givony from Draftexpress

Potential targets:
1st Round: Cameron Payne, Jerian Grant, Tyus Jones, Delon Wright.
2nd Round: Terry Rozier, Andrew Harrison, George de Paula, Olivier Hanlan.

2. PF-C Depth/Development: The Mavs will sure need a young big body to provide some minutes behind the starting Power Foward or C, but it could also be a draft-and-stash post player.

Potential targets:
1st Round: Christian Wood, Bobby Portis, Trey Lyles, Robert Upshaw, Jarell Martin.
2nd Round: Dakari Johnson, Guillermo Hernangomez , Nikola Milutinov, Mouhammadou Jaiteh, Jordan Mickey, Arturas Gudaitis.

3. A legit Shooting-Guard: The Mavs coach Rick Carlisle like to play small players in the backcourt sometimes but this season (2014-2015) the Mavs didn't have any legit SG in terms of height and the only one that is a SG in that roster was Monta Ellis and he is undersized. If Ellis opts out of his $9 million contract, he will likely look for a hefty pay raise. The Mavs could bite the bullet and meet his demands or look to fill his role with a proven "3-and-D" guy at a more reasonable price. Considering how the season ended and the fact that Ellis is about to hit 30, the latter option seems more attractive. Signing a "3-and-D" guy the Mavs will need another legit SG to take minutes away from Devin Harris (Backup PG) or a guy that can be developed over the Time...

Potential targets:
1st Round: Devin Booker, R.J. Hunter, Justin Anderson.
2nd Round: Rashad Vaughn, Timothe Luwawu, Tyler Harvey, Aaron Harrison, J.P. Tokoto, Marc Garcia.

4. Perimeter Defense: Dallas desperately needs two-way versatility on the wing. The Mavericks allowed the fourth-highest three-point percentage in the NBA this season, and opposing drivers have gotten to the rim at will. Al-Farouq Aminu has been a defensive ace and made strides offensively, but he still lacks in the shooting department. Even if Dallas keeps Aminu as an energy cog off the bench, adding another wing player can be crucial.

Potential targets:
1st Round: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Justin Anderson, Delon Wright.
2nd Round: Norman Powell, Timothe Luwawu.

5. Youth: The Mavericks might keep their veterans, but they also need to grab talent for the future. High-upside players who slip should be a premium in a draft.

Potential targets:
1st Round: Devin Booker, Kelly Oubre, Kevon Looney, Trey Lyles, Tyus Jones, Christian Wood.
2nd Round: Rashad Vaughn, Cliff Alexander, George Lucas, Aleksandar Vezenkov, Dakari Johnson, Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, Marc Garcia.

Potencial undrafted players that the Mavs could give a Summer league invite: Chris Walker, Brandon Ashley, Terran Petteway, Moussa Diagne.

[oldfishermen]

Blazers,,,,,,,,,a MASH unit.