2025 NBA Draft Discussion Part 9

[AkelaLoneWolf]

We sent scouts to watch Traore. Wouldn't be surprised if we took him 9th.

Trade should be made with Atlanta for #13 and 22, with the Hawks looking at drafting Queen if Maluach is taken. Either would be good paired with Okongwu. Queen PF - Okongwu C or Okongwu PF - Maluach C.

Traore at #13. Trade Agbaji and #39 for as high a 1st pick you can get. With #22 and another 1st pick, get Bryant and Yang (or Raynaud or Markovic or Kalkbrenner)

Not sure if we have that much space under luxury tax

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[Basketball_Jones]

Okay I’ve switched up my board again. Now it’s Coward with the 9th pick, we need the next JDub!

Coward
Mal
Noa
Bryant

that would b sick. The amount of rim pressure JDub applied yesterday was crazy, he was relentless. His handle and self creation were a strength coming into the league tho where as Coward it's seen as a negative. I do think he has more self creation potential than Carter Bryant though and maybe he can unlock it a little more as he improves his handle

its too bad his season got cut short

Watching his highlights I can definitely see that handle improve. It looks at least good in transition anyways. He’s literally a wing with size that can shoot and switch on defense. He can create as well for himself. I like how he plays the game the right way and doesn’t force it either. I put him ahead of Fleming. But yeah, going for a 3D guy in the lotto isn’t ideal but at 9 you’re kind of on the cusp anyways it’s a thin line to me.

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[Jerry Lucas]

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[raptor jesus]

I watched a lot of long-form film sessions, and Traore was probably the worst of the bunch for me. His misses are really, really bad - I have very little confidence in his shot. He also looks like an average - at best - athlete. I don't really see the appeal.

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they're betting odds not a mock

[TimeForChange]

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if he develops a shot he is an all nba player

[DreamTeam09]

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I'd actually be pissed if KM isn't there at 9

I'd be perplexed if he was there & we skipped him

[TorontoRapsFan]

Raptors worked out Demin and Hansen Yang

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[Basketball_Jones]

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lol nice. We’re drafting Coward let’s gooooo

[S.W.A.N]

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The known list of players to have worked out with the Raptors:

TJ Bamba, Oregon
Johni Broome, Auburn
Lamont Butler, Kentucky
L.J. Cryer, Houston
Dain Dainja, Memphis
Egor Demin, BYU
RJ Felton, East Carolina
Dajuan Harris Jr., Kansas
Chucky Hepburn, Louisville
Ryan Nembhard, Gonzaga
Clifford Omoruyi, Alabama
Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn
Jase Richardson, Michigan State
Aaron Scott, St. John's
Alex Toohey, Sydney Kings (NBL)
Trey Townsend, Arizona
Nolan Traoré, Saint-Quentin (France)
Jamir Watkins, Florida State
Hansen Yang, Qingdao (China)

Jase
Demin
Traore

Those guys scream Atlanta trade. Latest No Ceilings Mock had us trade 9 for Jase and Asa Newell.

It is one of those trades that make so much sense that it probably won't happen, but there are going to be some consolidation trades this draft and I wouldn't be surprised if we involved in one of them.

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[WuTang_OG]

It's obvious why Raps like Wolf knowing Darko is their head coach. Darko wants high processing big men that have foundational skills.

and they like his analytics

gotta trade back

I'm really not sold that's the type of player Wolf is ("high processing big"). I was totally blown away by Wolf's highlights, but when watching his full games, I was struck by how many poor decisions he makes - that whopping 21.5 TOV% is very real.

Turnovers are common for any young player. He's one of few bigs that puts himself in tough actions. Queen as well.

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Perhaps trade down scenarios.

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We sent scouts to watch Traore. Wouldn't be surprised if we took him 9th.

Trade should be made with Atlanta for #13 and 22, with the Hawks looking at drafting Queen if Maluach is taken. Either would be good paired with Okongwu. Queen PF - Okongwu C or Okongwu PF - Maluach C.

Traore at #13. Trade Agbaji and #39 for as high a 1st pick you can get. With #22 and another 1st pick, get Bryant and Yang (or Raynaud or Markovic or Kalkbrenner)

Not sure if we have that much space under luxury tax

Make a team use part of their MLE as a trade exemption to absorb all of Agbaji.

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lol nice. We’re drafting Coward let’s gooooo

I was really hoping for Coward, how come we haven't worked him out?

I cant see the front office not being intrigued especially going after KD, are there still workouts to come?

[Basketball_Jones]

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lol nice. We’re drafting Coward let’s gooooo

I was really hoping for Coward, how come we haven't worked him out?

I cant see the front office not being intrigued especially going after KD, are there still workouts to come?

Yeah I’m a bit surprised no Coward or Bryant yet. A lot of the guys they brought in are slated to pick way later.

[DreamTeam09]

lol nice. We’re drafting Coward let’s gooooo

I was really hoping for Coward, how come we haven't worked him out?

I cant see the front office not being intrigued especially going after KD, are there still workouts to come?

Yeah I’m a bit surprised no Coward or Bryant yet. A lot of the guys they brought in are slated to pick way later.

The lottery cats are being kept a secret. It's been like that for a few yrs now for multiple organizations. Guys listed are either casting a wide net for other reasons, or 2nd & undrafted guys. The guys we want we scouted extensively from time