11 days out from the 2025 NBA draft...Who is your guy?

[DuckIII]

I don’t think it would be possible to trade down and still land both Beringer and Saraf. But if you could guarantee me that outcome, it’s pretty much the only way I would move down from 12.

Which is impossible, which is why I hate trading out of 12.

If we don’t take a ball handling guard at 12 (which would I suppose only be KJ, Jase or Demin based on mocks) then I’d love to trade for a second pick to get Saraf.

Or if we do draft a ball handling guard at 12, I’d love to acquire a second 1st to get Beringer, Fleming, Sorber, etc.

Lots of combinations I would love with 2 picks this year. But one of those picks needs to be the 12.

OKC has 15 and 24. Orlando has 16 and25. Take on some cap and throw in the Portland pick…?

Wasn't it reported that AK isn't willing to take on future salary for an expiring contract?

Maybe OKC offers #24 for the Portland pick because they don't need two rookies...? Orlando seems like a team that should use their picks along with a player to upgrade their roster.

Coby is a great fit for Orlando. I wonder what he would be worth to them?

[WindyCityBorn]

Asa Newell.

[burlydee]

Coward, Essengue, Richardson are the guys who stand out to me. Multifaceted ball handlers who look like two way players. Generally can't go wrong there.

[Jvaughn]

KJ! And if not him, one of Coward, Essengue, but would kind of hope for a trade down and a Kalkbrenner or Berigner + a Saraf.

Sarah's lack of growth doesn't concern you? Coming into the year I was really excited to see his improvement. Instead, it seems he's taken a backseat to others on his own team. He's probably still worth it with a late 1st early selection though.

[Dan Z]

OKC has 15 and 24. Orlando has 16 and25. Take on some cap and throw in the Portland pick…?

Wasn't it reported that AK isn't willing to take on future salary for an expiring contract?

Maybe OKC offers #24 for the Portland pick because they don't need two rookies...? Orlando seems like a team that should use their picks along with a player to upgrade their roster.

Coby is a great fit for Orlando. I wonder what he would be worth to them?

I have no idea, but if I'm Orlando I'd offer KCP and the #16 pick for Coby and Jevon Carter.

I bet AK would turn that down.

[MGB8]

KJ! And if not him, one of Coward, Essengue, but would kind of hope for a trade down and a Kalkbrenner or Berigner + a Saraf.

Sarah's lack of growth doesn't concern you? Coming into the year I was really excited to see his improvement. Instead, it seems he's taken a backseat to others on his own team. He's probably still worth it with a late 1st early selection though.

Kid playing among men and leading team in a lot of ways, while measuring well, showing a really nice skillset an a combo guard including a pretty good first step.

[Bulls Fan 23]

Nique Clifford after slight trade back.

[kodo]

I'm on team "whoever drops." Maluach, Kon, Tre, whatever.
Same strategy as last year.

[HomoSapien]

Maxime Raynaud. I have about 5-6 realistic guys I would be happy with, but he's a guy I feel very confident will end up being the biggest steals.

[GuardianEnzo]

Noa is my guy but like 85% chance he's gone.

[Midwest219]

Stop Playing and take Queen.

elsewise..i have Newell, Noa E then Boyles for this list.

[nomorezorro]

1. essengue
2. jakucionis if there's medical intel confirming his second-half falloff was injury related
3. bryant

[kodo]

Maxime Raynaud. I have about 5-6 realistic guys I would be happy with, but he's a guy I feel very confident will end up being the biggest steals.

46% FG seems low for a Senior 7' 1" guy...is it because of jump shots?

[Hangtime84]

Maxime Raynaud. I have about 5-6 realistic guys I would be happy with, but he's a guy I feel very confident will end up being the biggest steals.

46% FG seems low for a Senior 7' 1" guy...is it because of jump shots?

Yes 3s

[MGB8]

Maxime Raynaud. I have about 5-6 realistic guys I would be happy with, but he's a guy I feel very confident will end up being the biggest steals.

He is another trade down guy. Like Kalkbrenner and Beringer (though the latter may go real high). My worries with Reynaud are worrying defensive advanced stats. He seems like a more athletic, better shooting Alex Len. Def an NBA player, but unless he defends much better than the scouting reports and stats I have seen suggest….

[HomoSapien]

Maxime Raynaud. I have about 5-6 realistic guys I would be happy with, but he's a guy I feel very confident will end up being the biggest steals.

46% FG seems low for a Senior 7' 1" guy...is it because of jump shots?

Yes 3s

It's a result of him becoming a high volume three point shooter this past season at just over 5 a game. Prior to that he had always shot above 54% from the field.

[TheHrvReport]

Wow...shockingly high amount of Essengue fans in here. Not my favorite by any means, seems like a typical boom or bust prospect. I feel like to many things have to go right for him to reach his full potential.

[pipfan]

Newell just seems like a great fit to me.

I've suggested the Port pick to OKC a bunch of times, to get the #24/Dieng
Seems like the Trade Board think it's fair. OKC saves a bunch of $ next season, and roster spots, and gets another future pick
I think Dieng is a perfect "2nd Draft" kind of guy, and we take the best center available at #24 (Beringer is my choice)

That restocks our young bigs with JSmith/Beringer (or Wolf maybe)/Newell/Dieng-I want us to play bigger and put Matas at the 3.

I also want us to trade Coby to get a pick to take Coward-that would make us SO MUCH better on defense moving forward, and free up unlimited 2026 cap space

[samwana]

Other, I like Sorber, great hands, good skills, good length, does the little things on the court.

[ChettheJet]

Have not even seen highlights of anybody, I'm not going to act like pretend Scout who watched a bunch of YouTube as if he knows everything. I'm only going on the pros and cons listed on mock drafts justifying the picks and the size stats.

I picked Newel, he seems to have the length, then you have to hope like Matas he puts on muscle

If they have moved Vuc by the time their pick comes I wouldn't mind Queen, size of center would be 3rd string and have time to learn what the does does in the NBA. Murray Boyles and Bryant look like 6-7 for a PF and we've got Patrick and Phillips who are taller. I don't give a hoot about wingspan if we're picking for a size position if guys don't get to the 6-9 or 6-11 that would set them apart they aren't the guy. Noah ain't the Noah that made a difference here, pass