2025 NBA Draft Prospects

[WindyCityBorn]

Having not watched the prospects this year, and committing the cardinal sin of thinking about fit.... Khaman seems like the best possible outcome this draft right? Could be game changing defender, a lob threat, potential floor spacer in time.

Giddey/Coby/Buzelis/Maluach would be a fun young core.

I think an elite defensive center that’s a good finisher around the rim might be the best outcome if we don’t move up. Need an elite defensive frontcourt to protect Giddey and Coby. Buzelis will be elite defensively. Need the two pieces to be elite as well.

[Chi town]

Having not watched the prospects this year, and committing the cardinal sin of thinking about fit.... Khaman seems like the best possible outcome this draft right? Could be game changing defender, a lob threat, potential floor spacer in time.

Giddey/Coby/Buzelis/Maluach would be a fun young core.

I think an elite defensive center that’s a good finisher around the rim might be the best outcome if we don’t move up. Need an elite defensive frontcourt to protect Giddey and Coby. Buzelis will be elite defensively. Need the two pieces to be elite as well.

Exactly where I’m at.

[TheSuzerain]

We 100% should tank rest of way out.

We are at the point of the odds curve where you get the most bang for your buck by dropping lower

[Chi town]

We 100% should tank rest of way out.

We are at the point of the odds curve where you get the most bang for your buck by dropping lower

We won’t.

Gotta beat those tanking Sixers!

Totally agree though. I want to see the Bulls win two play in games on the road if they are making the playoffs. Those will be competitive playoff type games. Not the beating 3rd stringers stuff.

[ScrantonBulls]

We 100% should tank rest of way out.

We are at the point of the odds curve where you get the most bang for your buck by dropping lower

The organization is far too stupid to do this - despite it being the obvious move.

[nomorezorro]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

[2weekswithpay]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

Hard to imagine a rim runner returning enough value to justify taking one 3rd overall. Maluach would have to develop a 3pt shot or be an All-Defense caliber center. Otherwise, you could probably find similar production somewhere else for much cheaper.

[Jcool0]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

Hard to imagine a rim runner returning enough value to justify taking one 3rd overall. Maluach would have to develop a 3pt shot or be an All-Defense caliber center. Otherwise, you could probably find similar production somewhere else for much cheaper.

Its not going to take much outlier development for that to happen. He is already a good defensive center and has a big advantage being 7'2" with a 7'8" standing reach.

[sco]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

Hard to imagine a rim runner returning enough value to justify taking one 3rd overall. Maluach would have to develop a 3pt shot or be an All-Defense caliber center. Otherwise, you could probably find similar production somewhere else for much cheaper.

Its not going to take much outlier development for that to happen. He is already a good defensive center and has a big advantage being 7'2" with a 7'8" standing reach.

I'm not a fan of drafting Maluach in this draft. Not because I don't think he can be good, but I just feel like there will be a higher upside wing available where we draft, and if AK drafted him, it would be a move based on need.

[Jcool0]

Hard to imagine a rim runner returning enough value to justify taking one 3rd overall. Maluach would have to develop a 3pt shot or be an All-Defense caliber center. Otherwise, you could probably find similar production somewhere else for much cheaper.

Its not going to take much outlier development for that to happen. He is already a good defensive center and has a big advantage being 7'2" with a 7'8" standing reach.

I'm not a fan of drafting Maluach in this draft. Not because I don't think he can be good, but I just feel like there will be a higher upside wing available where we draft, and if AK drafted him, it would be a move based on need.

I dont see anyone in the 8-11 range that would come close to the ceiling of Maluach.

[sco]

Its not going to take much outlier development for that to happen. He is already a good defensive center and has a big advantage being 7'2" with a 7'8" standing reach.

I'm not a fan of drafting Maluach in this draft. Not because I don't think he can be good, but I just feel like there will be a higher upside wing available where we draft, and if AK drafted him, it would be a move based on need.

I dont see anyone in the 8-11 range that would come close to the ceiling of Maluach.

Your feelings about Maluach (and mine) are well documented. Thanks.

[Jcool0]

I'm not a fan of drafting Maluach in this draft. Not because I don't think he can be good, but I just feel like there will be a higher upside wing available where we draft, and if AK drafted him, it would be a move based on need.

I dont see anyone in the 8-11 range that would come close to the ceiling of Maluach.

Your feelings about Maluach (and mine) are well documented. Thanks.

[sco]

I dont see anyone in the 8-11 range that would come close to the ceiling of Maluach.

Your feelings about Maluach (and mine) are well documented. Thanks.

You're right. sorry.

[2weekswithpay]

I'm not as high on Maluach's defense as others are. I'm not sold on him being a Gobert-like rim protector and I don't buy his ability to switch holding up in the NBA.

[CROBulls]

Unless there are some drop outs like Matas was, I would try swap pick for next year.

[DuckIII]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

Maluach is very high on my list of targets, but yes I’d say that’s crazy. If you are picking that high you have to roll the dice on guys who could be superstars. Especially us since we know AK is going to stupidly rush the rebuild as fast as he can.

Those guys have superstar potential. Maluach has “very important and unique role player” potential. Which is great. But not enough for me to go that high in this draft.

[DuckIII]

Its not going to take much outlier development for that to happen. He is already a good defensive center and has a big advantage being 7'2" with a 7'8" standing reach.

I'm not a fan of drafting Maluach in this draft. Not because I don't think he can be good, but I just feel like there will be a higher upside wing available where we draft, and if AK drafted him, it would be a move based on need.

I dont see anyone in the 8-11 range that would come close to the ceiling of Maluach.

Agreed.

[Jcool0]

is it crazy to say i'd be into taking maluach as high as like, 3?

i have never really been sold on bailey/edgecombe and i just think maluach is a super clean projection into the nba as a plus two-way player

Maluach is very high on my list of targets, but yes I’d say that’s crazy. If you are picking that high you have to role the dice in guys who could be superstars. Those guys have superstar potential. Maluach has “very important and unique role player” potential. Which is great. But not enough for me to go that high in this draft.

Most likely he is a 14/8/2 guy who makes an occasional all defensive team. But he has shown flashes of being a 3 level scorer and while with anyone hitting there peak is rare if he can that is probably a top 20 guy. I still wouldn't take him top 3.

[nomorezorro]

i do feel like if push came to shove with the third pick i'd take bailey even if i don't really believe in him, because the talent is probably too much and i would hate to be wrong about him in the same way i was wrong about anthony edwards.

edgecome though...i don't know that i buy the ceiling there is higher than the ceiling for maluach

[2weekswithpay]

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