2023-2024 College Basketball / NBA Draft

[Kobblehead]

I expect Kings to draft a wing replacement for Harrison Barnes and Monk, either with Jakobe Walter, Cody Williams or Terrence Shannon.

Jared McCain seems like a natural Malik Monk replacement. I hope they take him so that a couple of those guys slide down to us.

[76ciology]

I expect Kings to draft a wing replacement for Harrison Barnes and Monk, either with Jakobe Walter, Cody Williams or Terrence Shannon.

Jared McCain seems like a natural Malik Monk replacement. I hope they take him so that a couple of those guys slide down to us.

Well, i think its very likely Grizzlies selects Edey.

[Kobblehead]

I expect Kings to draft a wing replacement for Harrison Barnes and Monk, either with Jakobe Walter, Cody Williams or Terrence Shannon.

Jared McCain seems like a natural Malik Monk replacement. I hope they take him so that a couple of those guys slide down to us.

Well, i think its very likely Grizzlies selects Edey.

I could see that. The Grizzlies had a surprising amount of success with Jaren Jackson and Steven Adams lineups in 2023.

[Kobblehead]

I think Hawks would draft Clingan, he’s more balanced in terms of floor and upside. Also gives them flexibility if they hold unto Trae or trade him.

If they ever draft Sarr, I’d like to see minutes of Okongwu-Sarr-Jalen Johnson. Sarr could also be a good fit for the Hawks since they already have bigs who can play with Sarr.

I don't think the Hawks should draft a C, the more I think about it. While Capella is expiring, Okongwu is locked up longterm and a is solid 20+mpg C. They could easily sign a quality veteran to come in and play 20+ mpg to platoon with him. If they burn their top pick on a big, then they have to immediately trade Capella and then Okongwu gets the Richaun Holmes treatment and fades into obscurity.

Looking at the successful Hawks lineups from last year, a few things stood out:

- DeAndre Hunter and Jalen Johnson are both PFs and they can only be on the court together when one is playing smallball C. I think it highly likely that Jalen Johnson signs an offersheet next summer and is no longer a Hawk. Unless the Hawks choose him over Hunter and trade Hunter (tough choice because Hunter is already on a longterm reasonable deal).
- Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are an embarrassingly bad backcourt and cannot play together. Murray should be traded on draft night.
- All the Hawks best lineups have Bogdan Bogdanović and Saddiq Bey at the SG and SF spots. Losing Bey would be a real loss for them. They should make an effort to resign him this summer.

Their #1 need is a shooting wing at either SG or SF. Ja'Kobe Walter would be ideal because Bogdanović has the size to slide to SF. Or I guess the French SFs make sense, assuming their jumpshots pan out.

[mjkvol]

Sheppard would be perfect for the Spurs, considering their collective offense philosophy and with Wemby as the centerpiece. He can be a mix of Derrick White and Tony Parker.

Alternative option is Castle.

Seems like a good draft for Spurs to draft their starting PG and SG. Possibly a Sheppard+Castle backcourt

I'd like to see the Spurs go with Sheppard and Knecht. Both fit beautifully, and that would instantly be a team I would watch anytime possible next season.

[76ciology]

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So jealous of the bigs of Wolves and Mavs that they can fly and catch lobs. I’d love to give Ware a shot.

[Negrodamus]

I think Sheppard is the perfect pick for the Spurs. Definitely would help realize his potential.

[Kobblehead]

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So jealous of the bigs of Wolves and Mavs that they can fly and catch lobs. I’d love to give Ware a shot.

Derek Lively doesn't require someone to stand behind him and deposit quarters into his back every 5 minutes to keep his motor running.

[Jailblazers7]

I do think it’s a disservice to Maxey if we don’t get a backup center who can be a lob threat. We need to start building a team that also leverages Maxey’s strengths & not just Embiid’s. Not sure I’d want to spend the #16 pick getting that guy tho because I think good guards/wings will still be on the board.

[76ciology]

I do think it’s a disservice to Maxey if we don’t get a backup center who can be a lob threat. We need to start building a team that also leverages Maxey’s strengths & not just Embiid’s. Not sure I’d want to spend the #16 pick getting that guy tho because I think good guards/wings will still be on the board.

Im thinking the same thing the whole time im watching the Wolves-Mavs game.

[Negrodamus]

I'm getting RJ Hampton vibes from Ron Holland. I don't know if I can get burned like that again.

How about Buzelis?

Haven’t really watched any of him. He’s generally out of our range, but maybe I’ll watch some today.

More like Bustelis if you ask me, right!?

He looks a bit heavy footed and lumbering for someone who is supposed to be a SF.

[Kobblehead]

Tankathon finally updated their mock to move us off Kyle Filipowski...but now they're mocking us another C in Yves Missi lol.

[76ciology]

Tankathon finally updated their mock to move us off Kyle Filipowski...but now they're mocking us another C in Yves Missi lol.

Yeah saw it to. My bad to keep hyping him here that allowed the JRoy to get their attention on Flipowski.

I’d rather have Edey, Terrence Shannon or Ware than Missi.

But since i project Grizz to draft Edey, McCain can also slide to us. Where I’d be happy to choose between Shannon and Ware.

Missi and McCain both look like heat type players to me.

[76ciology]

I’d say there’s 90% chance we select Devin Carter. He’s the perfect SG for us and Nurse’s system.

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[Mik317]

Missi had one of the coolest dunks of the season

that is all i got

[76ciology]

Missi had one of the coolest dunks of the season

that is all i got

Just sign Bismack Biyombo

[76ciology]

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So jealous of the bigs of Wolves and Mavs that they can fly and catch lobs. I’d love to give Ware a shot.

Derek Lively doesn't require someone to stand behind him and deposit quarters into his back every 5 minutes to keep his motor running.

Yeah, im convinced on not taking him. Such a waste of talent. I think Bamba would be better if we want a floor spacer lob threat. I think the problem with Kel’el is between his ears. His processing is slow and he’s easy to push around.

If Edey and Flipowski are both not available, I’d be looking at Holmes now. Btw, what do you think about Missi?

[76ciology]

I like Devin Carter and am interested in absorbing around $55.5M worth of salaries for Jerami Grant and John Collins. This approach allows Maxey to play off ball, run 2 man game without Embiid and adds a third option who can outwork and outjump everyone in positions 2-3-4. If one of Grant or Collins is not available, then I’d look at Andrew Wiggins.

[mjkvol]

I’d say there’s 90% chance we select Devin Carter. He’s the perfect SG for us and Nurse’s system.

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I wish, but his stock has exploded since the combine, so he's likely long gone by #16.

I'll cry if he's there at #16 and Morey trades the pick.

[Kobblehead]

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So jealous of the bigs of Wolves and Mavs that they can fly and catch lobs. I’d love to give Ware a shot.

Derek Lively doesn't require someone to stand behind him and deposit quarters into his back every 5 minutes to keep his motor running.

Yeah, im convinced on not taking him. Such a waste of talent. I think Bamba would be better if we want a floor spacer lob threat. I think the problem with Kel’el is between his ears. His processing is slow and he’s easy to push around.

If Edey and Flipowski are both not available, I’d be looking at Holmes now. Btw, what do you think about Missi?

I think Missi a little undersized at 230 pounds with a 7'2" wingspan. I can see him getting abused by the great post guys in the league. He's okay as a high energy dunk and block guy, though. Solid 20+ mpg platoon C. Not sure if he becomes more than that.