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2024-25 NBA Draft Talk

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Re: 2024-25 NBA Draft Talk 

Post#401 » by Onus » Fri Jun 13, 2025 3:54 pm

whatisacenter wrote:I wish it was the draft already....I'm back to Proctor!

I think I might have Alijah Martin over Proctor now, but would not mind Proctor at all. Think we need a volume 3 point shooter (some one who is willing and capable of getting shots off) who can play defense.
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Post#402 » by Onus » Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:06 pm

whatisacenter wrote:Bogo had his measurements taken...

This week in Italy, two prospects helped their draft stock with strong measurements in Treviso. Serbia's Bogoljub Marković checked in at 6-foot-10 and half an inch without shoes, weighing 213 pounds and notching a 6-foot-11 and half an inch wingspan. Marković also recorded a 9-foot-2 standing reach.


If Markovic or Thiero are on the board at pick 35 would you want to trade up from 41 to get one of them?

I would if it was only cash or throw in TJD and trading picks. Feels like there is a drop off after those two.

I don't think I would trade up for either but if it's just TJD and/or cash sure why not. Markovic isn't going to be ready this year or next to play real minutes. What do we think his realistic outcome is Santi Aldama? which is a good player but not really a cornerstone type player that we would wait on. Thierro is basically what we want JK to be, I guess if we plan on trading JK down the line it'd be nice to have Thierro as an option later on in the year as a defensive wing. But if there's no plan to trade JK then there's really no playing time for him moving forward. I rather stay where we are and select Martin or Proctor.

I think the only players I would trade up for would be Sorber or Walter Clayton jr. Sorber I think can be similar to Okongwu, which is a solid starting center. Clayton would fit our system really well and give us someone off the bench who can get hot and hit outside shots. If we're just talking about for the next 2 seasons probably Clayton only.

Actually add Raynaud just in case Wemby ever wants to play with him.
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Post#403 » by Onus » Tue Jun 17, 2025 1:49 pm

Anyone watch temple and Steve Settle? Seeing his name pop up lately and seems interesting.

6'10'' forward who had a good shooting year from 3. Can dribble a little bit. His movement seems decent might be able to play some 3.



Really mostly curious about his defense.
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Post#404 » by EvanZ » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:43 pm

Fun fact his middle name is Dont.
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Post#405 » by Onus » Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:48 pm

Bringing in Eric Dixon
Micah peavy
Jaxson Robinson
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Post#406 » by TB » Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:25 pm

Onus wrote:Bringing in Eric Dixon
Micah peavy
Jaxson Robinson


Glad they finally brought in Peavy. Worried he will be gone at 41 though. (to be fair, i'm worried everyone I like will be gone at 41)
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Post#407 » by statsman » Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:32 pm

TB wrote:Glad they finally brought in Peavy. Worried he will be gone at 41 though. (to be fair, i'm worried everyone I like will be gone at 41)

That worry is justified, especially in light of having several players opt out of the draft and head back to college for next season.
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Post#408 » by TB » Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:51 pm

RJ Luis might have the most star qualities of anyone in the 2nd round. Not sure his 3 ball mechanics can get him to being a good shooter in the NBA, but if it does, he’s someone everyone might look back scratching their head why he went so late in the draft. That atrocious final game against Arkansas could be to our gain.
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Post#409 » by Onus » Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:30 am

Peavy, rj Luis, nembhard, kaluma and Sion are my favorites of the players we’ve brought in so far. Would be disappointing if we don’t bring in proctor, shulga or martin.
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Post#410 » by whatisacenter » Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:15 am

Onus wrote:Bringing in Eric Dixon
Micah peavy
Jaxson Robinson


Forgot about Jaxson. He hurt his wrist before the tournament.

Long guard who can shoot the 3. His D will dictate if he can be a rotation piece in the pros.

Maybe he would be worth a swing in the second round or perhaps he goes undrafted.
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Post#411 » by EvanZ » Wed Jun 18, 2025 4:24 am

Surprised if we don’t bring in Javon Small tbh
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Post#412 » by Onus » Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:47 pm

Anyone like Isaac Nogues. He's been blowing up dribble handoffs in the g-league
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Post#413 » by EvanZ » Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:55 pm

Lanier can shoot like crazy.
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Post#414 » by Onus » Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:37 pm

Anyone else like Dylan Cardwell as a UDFA? Can switch 1-5. Can anchor a defense. Strong as hell. Can pass a little bit and is a good lob threat.
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Post#415 » by EvanZ » Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:13 am

Onus wrote:Anyone else like Dylan Cardwell as a UDFA? Can switch 1-5. Can anchor a defense. Strong as hell. Can pass a little bit and is a good lob threat.


Sure. It’s not like he’d ever play enough to hack-a-shaq him lol.
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Post#416 » by Onus » Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:15 am

EvanZ wrote:
Onus wrote:Anyone else like Dylan Cardwell as a UDFA? Can switch 1-5. Can anchor a defense. Strong as hell. Can pass a little bit and is a good lob threat.


Sure. It’s not like he’d ever play enough to hack-a-shaq him lol.

Yea he can play the start of the 2nd and 4th quarters for 12 mpg. Should have no issues with being sent to the ft line.
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Post#417 » by vvoland » Tue Jun 24, 2025 5:17 pm

To those following the draft:

Any chance Reynaud slips down far enough that we can trade a minor asset (cash + tjd) + 41 to nab him? I'd be fine going into next season with Post, Reynaud, and vet min big as my center rotation. Especially if that vet min big is loon.
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Post#418 » by Onus » Tue Jun 24, 2025 5:37 pm

vvoland wrote:To those following the draft:

Any chance Reynaud slips down far enough that we can trade a minor asset (cash + tjd) + 41 to nab him? I'd be fine going into next season with Post, Reynaud, and vet min big as my center rotation. Especially if that vet min big is loon.

TJD is not really an asset, so a cash strapped team that has multiple picks? Maybe the hornets would be willing to sell one of their 2nds. But he may go late 1st so you might have to be willing to give up more. I'd assume at least one of OKC and Nets picks will be traded during draft night, but cash + TJD isn't getting you there.
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Post#419 » by vvoland » Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:07 pm

Onus wrote:
vvoland wrote:To those following the draft:

Any chance Reynaud slips down far enough that we can trade a minor asset (cash + tjd) + 41 to nab him? I'd be fine going into next season with Post, Reynaud, and vet min big as my center rotation. Especially if that vet min big is loon.

TJD is not really an asset, so a cash strapped team that has multiple picks? Maybe the hornets would be willing to sell one of their 2nds. But he may go late 1st so you might have to be willing to give up more. I'd assume at least one of OKC and Nets picks will be traded during draft night, but cash + TJD isn't getting you there.


It's really hard to gauge trade value for moving up 10 spots in the 2nd round of a draft. For some team cash might be enough. We used to be one of those teams. I'd certainly sniff around OKC, Bkn, Chi, etc.

Where do you expect Reynaud to go? Late 1st? If so, we can get there without giving up a real asset. If it's late lottery, we probably have no shot.
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Post#420 » by Onus » Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:23 pm

vvoland wrote:
Onus wrote:
vvoland wrote:To those following the draft:

Any chance Reynaud slips down far enough that we can trade a minor asset (cash + tjd) + 41 to nab him? I'd be fine going into next season with Post, Reynaud, and vet min big as my center rotation. Especially if that vet min big is loon.

TJD is not really an asset, so a cash strapped team that has multiple picks? Maybe the hornets would be willing to sell one of their 2nds. But he may go late 1st so you might have to be willing to give up more. I'd assume at least one of OKC and Nets picks will be traded during draft night, but cash + TJD isn't getting you there.


It's really hard to gauge trade value for moving up 10 spots in the 2nd round of a draft. For some team cash might be enough. We used to be one of those teams. I'd certainly sniff around OKC, Bkn, Chi, etc.

Where do you expect Reynaud to go? Late 1st? If so, we can get there without giving up a real asset. If it's late lottery, we probably have no shot.

Most likely in the 20's somewhere.

Some team may be willing to sell a 2nd for cash. Idk if someone will be willing to sell a late 1st for straight cash though.
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