NBA Draft 2018 6.0: Lucky #7 and 22.

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Could be just a team doing due it's diligence. Organizations like having some background on a guy. Helps with trades and free agency down the road.

Or....this is the Knicks-iest move ever, essentially eating a ton of dead money for a player they just thought to meet the day before.

Tough choice.

[BahamaBull]

Bamba and Lauri would be sick!!!

I just hope Lavine takes the next step...

[Jahensle]

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Could be just a team doing due it's diligence. Organizations like having some background on a guy. Helps with trades and free agency down the road.

Or....this is the Knicks-iest move ever, essentially eating a ton of dead money for a player they just thought to meet the day before.

Tough choice.

Good thing is, our 7th pick is a bit more valuable than 9th as the Grizzlies and snag Carter/Porter/Young there.

[23-7]

Want to clear up the speculation here. KC Johnson had a story today saying the Bulls could be looking to move up for Bamba. That's what BA stands for. I've heard it and I'm 100% sure Holv and Tyrus have heard the same. I also see Porter if got the okay from the Bulls doctors as someone they hold in high regard. Now with all this said unless Tyrus, Holv or I (which none of us do) talks directly to Gar, Paxson or Michael Reinsdorf take all of this with a big grain of salt.

How much is Doug Collins helping?

[VolumePoster]

If it's mainstream media that the Bulls are trying to move up, perhaps this NYK stuff is a leak from Memphis to drive up the cost. I get the whole alien nation/unicorn duo thing between Bamba and Kristaps...but they'd have nothing at wing. Bubkis.

[nomorezorro]

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this is the first time the bulls twitter account has ever mentioned bagley #tinfoil

[madvillian]

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12/20 against air really isn't that impressive IMO. Anybody that thinks Mo Bamba is a stretch big is going to be deeply disappointed when he's averaging 1 per game and making .3 come December.

what about the 16-20? 12-20 isn't impressive? over 50 percent for a 7"1 guy billed as defensive only?

lmao

I think you are ignorant about how well NBA level players shoot against air. Remember the infamous Gilbert Arenas one handed video? Dude I watched Nik Stauskas hit like 110/114 against air and set the UM record for most threes made in practice in 5 minutes.

His career NBA % from 3?

35%.

Projection sure. In a few years maybe he'd be like Boogie, taking about 5 a game and making about 35%.

But Boogie, who was infinitely more talented offensively than Bamba at the same age, needed 5 years to get there.

[NecessaryEvil]

12/20 against air really isn't that impressive IMO. Anybody that thinks Mo Bamba is a stretch big is going to be deeply disappointed when he's averaging 1 per game and making .3 come December.

what about the 16-20? 12-20 isn't impressive? over 50 percent for a 7"1 guy billed as defensive only?

lmao

I think you are ignorant about how good NBA level players shoot against air. Remember the infamous Gilbert Arenas one handed video? Dude I watched Nik Stauskas hit like 110/114 against air and set the UM record for most threes made in practice in 5 minutes.

His career NBA % from 3?

35%.

Projection sure. In a few years maybe he'd be like Boogie, taking about 5 a game and making about 35%.

But Boogie, who was infinitely more talented offensively than Bamba at the same age, needed 5 years to get there.

cool story bro. i posted one small excerpt and you're writing essays.

[da pmp]

Lol Bagley @2 , Sac is literally the dumbest organization in sports today. Let’s hope one of other top 6 takes MPJ and they automatically take the 2nd dumbest organization.

I’m having a hard time understanding why anyone on earth would take Bagley over Bamba and Doncic

Because Bagley is a much better scorer than Bamba is, and probably a better rebounder, too. All Bamba really has going for him is his shot blocking, and he wasn't even the best in the country at that, despite his ungodly reach. JJJ blocked more per minute than Bamba did.

Whereas Bagley had one of the best freshman seasons of all time in the ACC. He's 6'11" and has a motor that doesn't stop. He's much more nba ready than Bamba is to boot. He will be a terror on the offensive glass, and will get to the free throw line a ton. His size, combined with his energy, his agility, and his ability to put the ball in the basket makes him one of the more sure things in this draft.

I like Bagley but he isn't the prospect Bamba is. It's a virtual certainty Bamba will be better because his reach is unreal, faster and more athletic than Gorbert. DPOY candidate by year 3. I would take Doncic,Bamba, and JJJ over him WITHOUT HESITATION

[MisterRoy]

Knicks couldn't fit Parsons under the cap, right?

They would have enough room if Kanter and O'Quinn opt out.

Otherwise a Lee/Thomas for Parsons deal would save Memphis a little over $5 million today.

Didn't Kanter just say he isn't making his decision until after the draft? He is holding the Knicks hostage. Hahaha.


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[Darius Miles Davis]

Knicks have no cap room to absorb Parsons’ contract. How are they going to convince Griz to trade picks?


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[aguifs]

I hope the FO don't screw up again! I'll be pissed if NY moves up

[Axolotl]

At this point it's easier to list the top draftees the Bulls have not been rumoured to target after the lottery.

The complete list I think is as follows:

DeAndre Ayton
Jaren Jackson Junior

So they are probably targeting JJJ

[Red Larrivee]

Knicks couldn't fit Parsons under the cap, right?

They would have enough room if Kanter and O'Quinn opt out.

Otherwise a Lee/Thomas for Parsons deal would save Memphis a little over $5 million today.

Didn't Kanter just say he isn't making his decision until after the draft? He is holding the Knicks hostage. Hahaha.


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It wouldn't matter anyway. If the Knicks are trying to absorb the entire salary without sending anything back, it wouldn't be legal until the new year.

[bad knees]

Knicks couldn't fit Parsons under the cap, right?

They would have enough room if Kanter and O'Quinn opt out.

Otherwise a Lee/Thomas for Parsons deal would save Memphis a little over $5 million today.

Kanter said two days ago that he will wait until after the draft to decide on his option. I personally think he would be crazy to decline an option worth $18.6 M in the current market for centers, but in any event him delaying the decision eliminates the possibility of a draft day deal based on the possibility of him opting out.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/enes-kanter-to-decide-on-player-option-after-draft/ar-AAyOL8c

And the Grizz can't possibly see Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas as a good enough reason to drop from 4 to 9.

Knicks would have to add multiple future first round picks to induce the Grizz to do a deal based on Lee (2/24) and Thomas (8).

[Benedict Miller]

This pick has to really count. Can't afford bust.

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[TheStig]

What the hell can the Knicks offer?

[NecessaryEvil]

Looks like Porter is going to fall to #7 now though. So if we can't get Mo with the trade up, I'm still extremely happy.

[Peelboy]

Want to clear up the speculation here. KC Johnson had a story today saying the Bulls could be looking to move up for Bamba. That's what BA stands for. I've heard it and I'm 100% sure Holv and Tyrus have heard the same. I also see Porter if got the okay from the Bulls doctors as someone they hold in high regard. Now with all this said unless Tyrus, Holv or I (which none of us do) talks directly to Gar, Paxson or Michael Reinsdorf take all of this with a big grain of salt.

Lynn only q to you, Tyrus, Holv is whether based on what you hear you feel like Bulls are either a)overpaying or b)cheaping out/overvaluing assets?