2025 NBA Draft Thread: Detroit Pick Edition

Post #241 » by **Klomp** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:37 pm

minimus wrote:
Klomp wrote:The DET 1st is currently slotted for 17. I just noticed that Brooklyn has 19 (MIL), 24 (NYK) and 27 (HOU). Would you consider a trade down on draft night?

I think TC won't be afraid to either trade down or trade up, if he has a reason. I know that Minott and Miller have no value, so maybe use UTA SRP, not sure if trading NAW or Randle in sign and trade during draft is possible.

NAW is not, and Randle would have to inform the team/league of his willingness to opt into the last year of his deal I believe.

Post #242 » by **Klomp** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:40 pm

BlacJacMac wrote:
Klomp wrote:The DET 1st is currently slotted for 17. I just noticed that Brooklyn has 19 (MIL), 24 (NYK) and 27 (HOU). Would you consider a trade down on draft night?

No. Finch is already "struggling" to play rookies that absolutely deserve minutes.

True, but it would give another cost-controlled asset to either round out the roster or use as an extra asset in a potential trade for a 36-year old star.

minimus · Post #243 » by **minimus** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:44 pm

Klomp wrote:I think this is the kind of player who would work his way into a rotation for Chris Finch.

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Reminds me of Payton Pritchard

Neeva · Post #244 » by **Neeva** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 3:38 am

All the players who are projected around the pistons pick for the wolves have pretty much sucked in the first round. I still like McNeely. I think he could be a Braun type role player which would be decent value for 16-17th pick.

minimus · Post #245 » by **minimus** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:13 am

Neeva wrote:I still like McNeely. I think he could be a Braun type role player which would be decent value for 16-17th pick.

Low floor, low ceiling?

minimus · Post #246 » by **minimus** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:43 am

Keyshawn Hall?

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winforlose · Post #247 » by **winforlose** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 12:23 pm

minimus wrote:
Neeva wrote:I still like McNeely. I think he could be a Braun type role player which would be decent value for 16-17th pick.

Low floor, low ceiling?

I need context as I don’t follow college sports. What do you consider TSJ in terms of floor and ceiling?

Post #248 » by **Klomp** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:36 pm

If we want to develop someone behind Jaden:

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minimus · Post #249 » by **minimus** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:23 pm

Klomp wrote:If we want to develop someone behind Jaden:

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That's my boy!

shangrila · Post #250 » by **shangrila** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 8:48 pm

Klomp wrote:If we want to develop someone behind Jaden:

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I doubt he'll be available. He ticks all of the boxes of a guy who'll have a massive pre-draft jump.

Neeva · Post #251 » by **Neeva** » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:41 pm

Bryant is another Jalen Johnson.

Post #252 » by **Klomp** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:18 am

shangrila wrote:I doubt he'll be available. He ticks all of the boxes of a guy who'll have a massive pre-draft jump.

Very true

moss_is_1 · Post #253 » by **moss_is_1** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:08 pm

Do the homework on Thomas Sorbers foot injury. If he's healthy count me in. Defense, rebounding, passing, potential to be much more if he can show he's a threat to stretch the floor.

minimus · Post #254 » by **minimus** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:10 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:Do the homework on Thomas Sorbers foot injury. If he's healthy count me in. Defense, rebounding, passing, potential to be much more if he can show he's a threat to stretch the floor.

There is not much info about his injury / surgery / status.

Neeva · Post #255 » by **Neeva** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:19 pm

Maybe the injury makes Sorber fall to the Utah pick? A draft haul of Liam McNeely and Thomas Sorber would be really nice.

Jakucionias is a disaster defensively, I think McNeely has better potential there. Also Proctor looks a lot better this year.

Neeva · Post #256 » by **Neeva** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:23 pm

Wolves should probably move up and get Jeremiah Fears though.

moss_is_1 · Post #257 » by **moss_is_1** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:25 pm

Neeva wrote:Maybe the injury makes Sorber fall to the Utah pick? A draft haul of Liam McNeely and Thomas Sorber would be really nice.

Jakucionias is a disaster defensively, I think McNeely has better potential there. Also Proctor looks a lot better this year.

Would be crazy if we got him with a 2nd. I think if he falls there then it's medical reasons, and that wouldn't be a great sign for a big man.

moss_is_1 · Post #258 » by **moss_is_1** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:26 pm

Neeva wrote:Wolves should probably move up and get Jeremiah Fears though.

Fears looks great. I think we should be aggressive and if we see someone we love we should go for it. Especially if we're scared we're going to lose Naz or Naw.

Neeva · Post #259 » by **Neeva** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:27 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:
Neeva wrote:Maybe the injury makes Sorber fall to the Utah pick? A draft haul of Liam McNeely and Thomas Sorber would be really nice.

Jakucionias is a disaster defensively, I think McNeely has better potential there. Also Proctor looks a lot better this year.

Would be crazy if we got him with a 2nd. I think if he falls there then it's medical reasons, and that wouldn't be a great sign for a big man.

Well only reason we got Clark in the second was because of injury I can see Connely taking another chance on an injured player.

Neeva · Post #260 » by **Neeva** » Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:30 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:
Neeva wrote:Wolves should probably move up and get Jeremiah Fears though.

Fears looks great. I think we should be aggressive and if we see someone we love we should go for it. Especially if we're scared we're going to lose Naz or Naw.

Yeah I think he could be a great backcourt partner with Ant.
Moving up to get him probably costs a future first, or Rob or DDV?

I really want Fears AND Carter Bryant somehow..