OKC has two lottery picks in the upcoming draft

[Chuck Everett]

Filipowski is soft and doesn't rebound nor defend. He is not an ideal pick for OKC. If they're going to get size to help Chet, they'd be better off looking via the trade market.

I think they should've inquired about Andre Drummond at the trade deadline. He'll be a free agent after the season so they can always go after him at that time. I know he's not a shooter, but he has size and is good at rebounding.

I thought the same, but according to the trade wire, it was said that the Bulls were looking for a big man in return. Not many teams had that to offer them, especially since he's so cheap for his production and expiring. I wouldn't be shocked if OKC kicked the tires on Drummond and decided it would be better to wait until July.

[Scalabrine]

Utah's pick is top 10 protected and Utah is currently tanking to keep their pick.

Yup, no guarantee Utah stays in the top 10. Also with the flattened odds, they could just as likely end up with no lotto picks.

I'd say it's actually more likely than not.

Nets don't have their pick and they are in the play-in hunt. No reason for them to not try to win all the way till the end. Hawks have their pick, but also, they are gonna be a Play-In team and have enough talent to string some games together. Jazz are really trying to keep their pick.

[scrabbarista]

San Antonio could have 2 lottery picks as well. Theirs and Toronto (top 6 protected).

Also Portland, theirs and Golden State (top 4 protected).

So, between San Antonio, Portland, OKC, and Houston, Houston is the only one that could have two top-four picks, including the top two picks, because they are protected at the top and own BKN's unprotected.

[GSWFan1994]

San Antonio could have 2 lottery picks as well. Theirs and Toronto (top 6 protected).

Also Portland, theirs and Golden State (top 4 protected).

So, between San Antonio, Portland, OKC, and Houston, Houston is the only one that could have two top-four picks, including the top two picks, because they are protected at the top and own BKN's unprotected.

That's correct. Either Houston gets 2 picks, or OKC gets 2. Both things at the same time can't happen, obviously.

Moreover, when was the last time 3 teams had 6 of the top 14 picks, almost half of the lottery? Fascinating scenario I think.

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[The Servant]

too many people laughably get their draft opinions from frauds like Givony and Vecenie. Stop it. These yahoos get it wrong every single year. You'd think people would have learned by now. This draft class is solid. Don't believe the clueless naysayers. It has the best international class in history, great returners and several freshmen that should develop into starters. Just because a draft lacks the consensus (from draft "experts") #1 type guy doesn't mean it's a weak class.

Presti has become almost cavalier about draft picks, choosing to waste them or trade them which at the end of the day weakens the initial haul he received for the earlier trades. He should probably at this point trade any picks he gets to maximize the chance at winning a championship rather than waste the pick like he's been prone to do.

He took quite a few swings at athletic long guys, but its time to draft for fit or to put them together and get a piece that fits. Core is assembled, we need a starting PF, a back up big and some rebounding.

[scrabbarista]

San Antonio could have 2 lottery picks as well. Theirs and Toronto (top 6 protected).

Also Portland, theirs and Golden State (top 4 protected).

So, between San Antonio, Portland, OKC, and Houston, Houston is the only one that could have two top-four picks, including the top two picks, because they are protected at the top and own BKN's unprotected.

That's correct. Either Houston gets 2 picks, or OKC gets 2. Both things at the same time can't happen, obviously.

Moreover, when was the last time 3 teams had 6 of the top 14 picks, almost half of the lottery? Fascinating scenario I think.

Also, I'd like to ask you, please send me a PM (I can't send one to you), I need to talk something important to you.

Greetings, my açaí friend... today I'm gonna eat some coxinhas in your name!

I PM'ed you immediately last time you asked me. That was weeks ago. You didn't get my message?

[Saints14]

too many people laughably get their draft opinions from frauds like Givony and Vecenie. Stop it. These yahoos get it wrong every single year. You'd think people would have learned by now. This draft class is solid. Don't believe the clueless naysayers. It has the best international class in history, great returners and several freshmen that should develop into starters. Just because a draft lacks the consensus (from draft "experts") #1 type guy doesn't mean it's a weak class.

Presti has become almost cavalier about draft picks, choosing to waste them or trade them which at the end of the day weakens the initial haul he received for the earlier trades. He should probably at this point trade any picks he gets to maximize the chance at winning a championship rather than waste the pick like he's been prone to do.

He took quite a few swings at athletic long guys, but its time to draft for fit or to put them together and get a piece that fits. Core is assembled, we need a starting PF, a back up big and some rebounding.

Thought I just had today, could they throw a Fred Van Vleet-type deal (i.e. overpay for 2 years) at Tobias Harris to come in and be the starting PF until Chet and JDub get paid?

[Chuck Everett]

too many people laughably get their draft opinions from frauds like Givony and Vecenie. Stop it. These yahoos get it wrong every single year. You'd think people would have learned by now. This draft class is solid. Don't believe the clueless naysayers. It has the best international class in history, great returners and several freshmen that should develop into starters. Just because a draft lacks the consensus (from draft "experts") #1 type guy doesn't mean it's a weak class.

Presti has become almost cavalier about draft picks, choosing to waste them or trade them which at the end of the day weakens the initial haul he received for the earlier trades. He should probably at this point trade any picks he gets to maximize the chance at winning a championship rather than waste the pick like he's been prone to do.

He took quite a few swings at athletic long guys, but its time to draft for fit or to put them together and get a piece that fits. Core is assembled, we need a starting PF, a back up big and some rebounding.

Thought I just had today, could they throw a Fred Van Vleet-type deal (i.e. overpay for 2 years) at Tobias Harris to come in and be the starting PF until Chet and JDub get paid?

No. Tobias Harris is not good (and just floats through games). The Sixers can't wait to get rid of him. Overpaying him is a waste of money because you can't count on him when it matters.

[AussieCeltic]

Crazy how much capital OKC has. You know they’re cashing in big at some point soon.

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[vxmike]

Why doesn't OKC keep their assets and stay in the hunt for a disgruntled superstar, someone like Giannis?

That's okay in theory, but Giannis has to want out and be okay with going to OKC.

Then OKC needs to have enough assets for Milwaukee to agree to it.

Next year OKC might have 3 first round picks. Then 3 in 2025. If a trade for a star doesn't happen (or even for a vet or two) then they'll have too many rookies. The other option is trading those picks for later picks down the road (if a team or teams agree to that).

They can keep trading picks to future drafts I guess. Their target star list has to be insane. KAT, Giannis, Curry, etc. are definitely names they are tracking especially since Chet is on a rookie contract. They have the option to make like a short term 2-3 year title run with an older star then when he is done their big 3 will be in their prime. So it's a huge luxury.

Basically when you have 2 pieces like SGA and Chet then one more young star and assets, its best case scenario.

OKC has enough assets to make two runs in SGA’s prime. Get a guy like Curry and go for it the next couple years then they can re-stock again.

OKC can offer picks and major cap relief this summer. They don’t even need many junk salaries for matching since they’ll be like $30m under the cap.

[Ayt]

I think ideally they'd like to move Giddey and those picks for Mitchell or Trae in the offseason. Trae seems doable, Mitchell would be better, but it's hard to see him agreeing to commit to Oklahoma City. Either way, those picks are going to be far more valuable as a trade asset than they are in the form of the players they would select. Their rotation is pretty solidified.

OKC would have no interest in either of those guys. Literally 0% interest.

Two lottery picks for this OKC team is insane Presti is amazing

They won't get to play.

They won't be able to beat out Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins, or Isaiah Joe? Gordon Hayward is also expiring and probably won't be back. Their entire bench is open for decent players. Dort and Giddey are also very replaceable as starters.

I love how clueless people talk about OKC like they have all these lottery picks rotting on the bench.

[Ayt]

too many people laughably get their draft opinions from frauds like Givony and Vecenie. Stop it. These yahoos get it wrong every single year. You'd think people would have learned by now. This draft class is solid. Don't believe the clueless naysayers. It has the best international class in history, great returners and several freshmen that should develop into starters. Just because a draft lacks the consensus (from draft "experts") #1 type guy doesn't mean it's a weak class.

Presti has become almost cavalier about draft picks, choosing to waste them or trade them which at the end of the day weakens the initial haul he received for the earlier trades. He should probably at this point trade any picks he gets to maximize the chance at winning a championship rather than waste the pick like he's been prone to do.

What are you talking about? In the last two drafts he's gotten Chet, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace. If Dieng turns out to be a miss, so what? It was worth a shot, and he's still only 20 so he may find his way.

[Johnny Bball]

I think ideally they'd like to move Giddey and those picks for Mitchell or Trae in the offseason. Trae seems doable, Mitchell would be better, but it's hard to see him agreeing to commit to Oklahoma City. Either way, those picks are going to be far more valuable as a trade asset than they are in the form of the players they would select. Their rotation is pretty solidified.

OKC would have no interest in either of those guys. Literally 0% interest.

Two lottery picks for this OKC team is insane Presti is amazing

They won't get to play.

They won't be able to beat out Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins, or Isaiah Joe? Gordon Hayward is also expiring and probably won't be back. Their entire bench is open for decent players. Dort and Giddey are also very replaceable as starters.

I love how clueless people talk about OKC like they have all these lottery picks rotting on the bench.

Isiah Joe is a 40% 3 point shooter who can't get enough shots on OKC and you think draft picks will just be better and command more? Lol, ok then, Isiah Joe doesn't get minutes. Is that better then? And this isn't a draft where they are going to be plucking prized propects. What are you even talking about.

I love how clueless people think endless depth that can't get minutes is the way to build a winning team.

[The Servant]

I think ideally they'd like to move Giddey and those picks for Mitchell or Trae in the offseason. Trae seems doable, Mitchell would be better, but it's hard to see him agreeing to commit to Oklahoma City. Either way, those picks are going to be far more valuable as a trade asset than they are in the form of the players they would select. Their rotation is pretty solidified.

OKC would have no interest in either of those guys. Literally 0% interest.

They won't get to play.

They won't be able to beat out Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins, or Isaiah Joe? Gordon Hayward is also expiring and probably won't be back. Their entire bench is open for decent players. Dort and Giddey are also very replaceable as starters.

I love how clueless people talk about OKC like they have all these lottery picks rotting on the bench.

Isiah Joe is a 40% 3 point shooter who can't get enough shots on OKC and you think draft picks will just be better and command more? Lol, ok then, Isiah Joe doesn't get minutes. Is that better then? And this isn't a draft where they are going to be plucking prized propects. What are you even talking about.

I love how clueless people think endless depth that can't get minutes is the way to build a winning team.

They have a core future big 3 of SGA, Jalen Williams, and Chet. These guys all need to be paid. What do you typically surrounded big 3s with if not role players and depth on cheap contracts?

Just curious what you're saying, do they need a 4th big piece? Do you ship the #2 pick after a great rookie year and try to go all in immediately? Does Jalen Williams fit your plan?