NBA Draft Discussion Part 10

Psubs · Post #1001 » by **Psubs** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:14 am

OMG Rasheer is still there. Poor kid.

Fleming
Markovic

I don't think either will make it to #39.

TimeForChange · Post #1002 » by **TimeForChange** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:14 am

dohboy_24 wrote:

FYI... the Pacers are going to be making the selection ahead of the Raptors tomorrow night.

They’re going to steal Nembhard, aren’t they?

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #1003 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:14 am

Trade up for Thiero, dude could be an impact player

Post #1004 » by **niQ** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:14 am

Grew wrote:Wouldn't be surprised if they went for Sion James at 39. Another defender/worker. He shot it well at duke but I don't fully believe in his shot. Seems like a smart dude with an NBA ready body who can possibly play 1/2 on offense and possibly guard 1-3. Fits the "lets copy OKC" model, maybe could be a Cason type.

I believe he had a workout with us.

raptor jesus · Post #1005 » by **raptor jesus** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:15 am

Every time we play BKN, it seems like 80% of their roster is replacement level bench guards, so their draft tonight was right on brand imo.

RaptorPride · Post #1006 » by **RaptorPride** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:19 am

PushDaRock wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
lol well Claxton is a bad contract himself so that would be difficult

You get someone even worse

like?

Kyle Kuzma
Jusuf Nurkic
Deandre Ayton
Jerami Grant
Jonathan Isaac
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Zach Collins

Landomar · Post #1007 » by **Landomar** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:19 am

I'm actually pretty happy with the talent pool still available for the second round. Quite a few players who I don't like got taken in the 1st round, pushing down some names that I'd be thrilled to get at 39. I'm guessing Fleming, Thiero, Markovic, Kalkbrenner, Raynaud, and Penda will all be taken quickly, but you never know. The guy who I'm really hoping we get is Javon Small. He'd fit in great next year as a third string point guard, and I think he has a good combination of skills and athleticism for his position.

TimeForChange · Post #1008 » by **TimeForChange** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:19 am

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Jerry Lucas · Post #1009 » by **Jerry Lucas** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:21 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
Jerry Lucas wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:Jerry! Give us the tea, who are the top 5 to look for tomorrow!

Thiero is the only one left. If he doesn't drop to 39 I have no clue who they're gonna pick.

Oh okay, I thought you said Kalkbrenner fit the mold
as well. Maybe he dropped off, or I’m misremembering?

Kalkbrenner was on it during a couple mid-season updates IIRC, but by the end of the college season his production fell off. The bar is also higher for seniors though. 0 seniors ended up on the list this year and last year, but Shead was very close. He was only off by 1 marker (TS%).

BoyzNTheHood · Post #1010 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:22 am

Jerry Lucas wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:
Jerry Lucas wrote:Thiero is the only one left. If he doesn't drop to 39 I have no clue who they're gonna pick.

Oh okay, I thought you said Kalkbrenner fit the mold
as well. Maybe he dropped off, or I’m misremembering?

Kalkbrenner was on it during a couple mid-season updates IIRC, but by the end of the college season his production fell off. The bar is also higher for seniors though. 0 seniors ended up on the list this year and last year, but Shead was very close. He was only off by 1 marker (TS%).

So it seems like in the second round they’re okay taking guys who come close to the formula.

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Jerry Lucas · Post #1012 » by **Jerry Lucas** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:25 am

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
Jerry Lucas wrote:
BoyzNTheHood wrote:Oh okay, I thought you said Kalkbrenner fit the mold
as well. Maybe he dropped off, or I’m misremembering?

Kalkbrenner was on it during a couple mid-season updates IIRC, but by the end of the college season his production fell off. The bar is also higher for seniors though. 0 seniors ended up on the list this year and last year, but Shead was very close. He was only off by 1 marker (TS%).

So it seems like in the second round they’re okay taking guys who come close to the formula.

If there are no outright Masai-type FRPs left to pick, it's definitely possible. KJ Simpson was the farthest Masai-type drop last year and he went pick 42. Shead was pick 45.

S.W.A.N · Post #1013 » by **S.W.A.N** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:26 am

Psubs wrote:OMG Rasheer is still there. Poor kid.

Fleming
Markovic

I don't think either will make it to #39.

Guys I like

Fleming
Kalkbrenner
Johni Broome
Markovic

Kam Jones
Koby Brea
Tyrese Proctor
Kam Jones
Thiero

There's other good options out there, but I'd like to see us draft one of the bigs.

Hopefully we pay for another pick.

PushDaRock · Post #1014 » by **PushDaRock** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:26 am

RaptorPride wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:You get someone even worse

like?

Kyle Kuzma
Jusuf Nurkic
Deandre Ayton
Jerami Grant
Jonathan Isaac
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Zach Collins

Most of those players are expiring and/or making less money than Claxton

Only player with equivalent term and a higher salary is Grant and Portland seems like an extremely unlikely fit for him

RaptorPride · Post #1015 » by **RaptorPride** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:28 am

PushDaRock wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
like?

Kyle Kuzma
Jusuf Nurkic
Deandre Ayton
Jerami Grant
Jonathan Isaac
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Zach Collins

Most of those players are expiring and/or making less money than Claxton

Only player with equivalent term and a higher salary is Grant and Portland seems like an extremely unlikely fit for him

Bucks will do it for Kuz they got no C and Brook is to old. I don't think people around the league view his contract as bad as you do. And his contract is top loaded it goes down a mil or two each year. But hey if you cant just keep him till his last year. Not like he's gonna ruin the tank.

djsunyc · Post #1016 » by **djsunyc** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:32 am

dohboy_24 wrote:

FYI... the Pacers are going to be making the selection ahead of the Raptors tomorrow night.

they are gonna take ryan nemhard before us

PushDaRock · Post #1017 » by **PushDaRock** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:35 am

RaptorPride wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:Kyle Kuzma
Jusuf Nurkic
Deandre Ayton
Jerami Grant
Jonathan Isaac
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Zach Collins

Most of those players are expiring and/or making less money than Claxton

Only player with equivalent term and a higher salary is Grant and Portland seems like an extremely unlikely fit for him

Bucks will do it for Kuz they got no C and Brook is to old. I don't think people around the league view his contract as bad as you do. And his contract is top loaded it goes down a mil or two each year. But hey if you cant just keep him till his last year. Not like he's gonna ruin the tank.

Your original point was they could move Claxton for bad contracts and picks. I am just disagreeing with that idea.

Even if they were willing to move Kuzma for him (which I very much doubt), they certainly wouldn't give up assets on top.

traps#10 · Post #1018 » by **traps#10** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:37 am

Raptors should pick Bogoljub Markovic, a Darko’s pick

grant101 · Post #1019 » by **grant101** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:37 am

Still some talent left on the board. Markovic, Raynaud, Broome, Tonja, Watkins would all be great outcome. Toohey is kinda interesting too.

RaptorPride · Post #1020 » by **RaptorPride** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:44 am

PushDaRock wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
Most of those players are expiring and/or making less money than Claxton

Only player with equivalent term and a higher salary is Grant and Portland seems like an extremely unlikely fit for him

Bucks will do it for Kuz they got no C and Brook is to old. I don't think people around the league view his contract as bad as you do. And his contract is top loaded it goes down a mil or two each year. But hey if you cant just keep him till his last year. Not like he's gonna ruin the tank.

Your original point was they could move Claxton for bad contracts and picks. I am just disagreeing with that idea.

Even if they were willing to move Kuzma for him (which I very much doubt), they certainly wouldn't give up assets on top.

yea probably some seconds. I would do it for that