2024-25 NBA Draft Talk

[The-Power]

I really would like us to get Fleming or Thiero somehow, I had both of them much higher.

[Jester_]

Here's my draft "guide":

https://evanz.github.io/nba-draft-2025/

Lots of stats there that are useful.

Any surprises for you on day 1?

I'm trying to understand why Masai drafted CMB... looks like you had him at 19, which looks more realistic to me

[Onus]

Here's my draft "guide":

https://evanz.github.io/nba-draft-2025/

Lots of stats there that are useful.

Any surprises for you on day 1?

I'm trying to understand why Masai drafted CMB... looks like you had him at 19, which looks more realistic to me

Because Masai has a type. Long arms and big hands.

[Jester_]

Here's my draft "guide":

https://evanz.github.io/nba-draft-2025/

Lots of stats there that are useful.

Any surprises for you on day 1?

I'm trying to understand why Masai drafted CMB... looks like you had him at 19, which looks more realistic to me

Because Masai has a type. Long arms and big hands.

Yeah but Maluach was right there lol

[EvanZ]

Here's my draft "guide":

https://evanz.github.io/nba-draft-2025/

Lots of stats there that are useful.

Any surprises for you on day 1?

I'm trying to understand why Masai drafted CMB... looks like you had him at 19, which looks more realistic to me

Demin was a surprise to me. Yang was definitely a surprise and I was already high on him. And maybe the biggest surprise was Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Did not see that coming.

[EvanZ]

ESPN has us taking Rocco Zikarsky. That would be such a hilarious fail. Does this sound like a guy Kerr would ever play?

Strengths: Zikarsky is young (18) with massive size, a budding skill level and obvious potential defensively, thanks to his 9-foot-6½ standing reach.

Weaknesses: While his size is a significant asset in the paint, he does not move his feet particularly well in space or provide as much physicality as one might hope, often appearing a step behind the action because of a lack of awareness.

The verdict: Zikarsky didn't have as productive a second season in the NBL as most scouts had hoped. Although he was a consistent factor on the offensive glass, he struggled to score efficiently, missing layups and free throws, which hindered some of the optimism surrounding his floor-stretching potential. His ability to affect shots with his exceptional length is appealing, but he is still evolving as a rim protector when he isn't parked under the rim. Regardless, his size and youth make him an intriguing bet for a team that believes in its player development infrastructure, helping the game slow down for him while his frame continues to mature. -- Givony

It's literally Wiseman but second round version.

[whatisacenter]

One of Fleming, Thiero or Markovic is the dream but I doubt they will be there at 41 and would require trading up.

I do think one of the following will be on the board at 41 and would be happy with one of them.

Sion James
John Tonje
Chaz Lanier
Jamir Watkins
RJ Luis

[EvanZ]

I would trade TJD for 39. I know a guy who works for TOR who says they'd definitely do that. They like TJD. But he also thinks GS is going to let Looney walk and keep TJD.

[TrueFan420]

Hoping we can land Bogoljub Marković. Think he’s an interest prospect.

[TrueFan420]

I would trade TJD for 39. I know a guy who works for TOR who says they'd definitely do that. They like TJD. But he also thinks GS is going to let Looney walk and keep TJD.

I go back and forth on Loon. He’s a great vet for the lockerroom but I wouldn’t pay him much more than the min and agree it might be time to move on.

At the same time, we need tradable assets and the thought of giving him the most we can on a 1 year deal so that we can move him at the deadline as part of a larger package is an option.

[Onus]

Big board for 41

Rasheer Fleming
Adou Thiero
Bogolijub Markovic
Maxime Raynaud
Chaz Lanier
Alijah Martin
Max Shulga
Dylan Cardwell
Brice Williams
Noah Penda
Micah Peavy
RJ Luis
Javon Small
Ryan Nembhard

[TB]

I would trade TJD for 39. I know a guy who works for TOR who says they'd definitely do that. They like TJD. But he also thinks GS is going to let Looney walk and keep TJD.

Ya i can’t see a reason to have both on our roster. We really need to swap one for another stretch 5 to save the Jimmy/Dray 4/5 minutes for when its needed.

Him for a pick that gets us a Fleming, Raynaud, Adou, RJ Luis, Nembhard, Peavy etc etc makes more sense for our roster considering we will almost certainly be trying to sign someone like Lopez in free agency.

My ultimate goal would still be to try and trade TJD for Phillips since Chicago didnt get a center with their pick. Then at 41 (or maybe trade up with a future 2nd) get one of the guys mentioned above.

Now lets say no TJD trade tonight and we stay at 41, my guess is Fleming, Adou and Raynaud are gone, so i’m sort of loving the idea of just going with Luis and hoping his 3 ball continues to improve. If he’s gone, I think Dun just goes the Post route and locks in a plug and play reserve in a position we need… and that will be Nembhard.

[Onus]

I would trade TJD for 39. I know a guy who works for TOR who says they'd definitely do that. They like TJD. But he also thinks GS is going to let Looney walk and keep TJD.

I go back and forth on Loon. He’s a great vet for the lockerroom but I wouldn’t pay him much more than the min and agree it might be time to move on.

At the same time, we need tradable assets and the thought of giving him the most we can on a 1 year deal so that we can move him at the deadline as part of a larger package is an option.

I think I'm over Looney. He just doesn't give us enough. Rather get another vet big like Horford, Jaylin Williams, Brook Lopez, maybe even sandro mamukelashvili, or yabusele.

I'd move TJD in a heartbeat. He was so bad last year. Couldn't finish and his defense was non existent. Would take a shot at Dylan Cardwell or Amari Williams as udfa. Maybe even Braxton Key.

[wco81]

Wow Nets drafted 5 rookies in the first round.

So they're going to have to let some vets go.

Unless some of the draftees are international players who can be parked for a season or two.

[EvanZ]

Wow Nets drafted 5 rookies in the first round.

So they're going to have to let some vets go.

Unless some of the draftees are international players who can be parked for a season or two.

And they have a pick ahead of us tonight.

[TB]

Wow Nets drafted 5 rookies in the first round.

So they're going to have to let some vets go.

Unless some of the draftees are international players who can be parked for a season or two.

Not only do I think it was strange to use all 5 picks… I don’t like what they did with any one of them. Maybe it works out, but I highly doubt it.

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[TrueFan420]

Wow Nets drafted 5 rookies in the first round.

So they're going to have to let some vets go.

Unless some of the draftees are international players who can be parked for a season or two.

I’d love to try and snag Zaire Williams.

[azwfan]

Lakers use cash to move up to 45.
If we trade out of the pick was hoping to get a late pick plus a future 2nd. Thinking that may not gonna be possible now seeing what the lakers gave up for 45..

[TrueFan420]

I would trade TJD for 39. I know a guy who works for TOR who says they'd definitely do that. They like TJD. But he also thinks GS is going to let Looney walk and keep TJD.

I go back and forth on Loon. He’s a great vet for the lockerroom but I wouldn’t pay him much more than the min and agree it might be time to move on.

At the same time, we need tradable assets and the thought of giving him the most we can on a 1 year deal so that we can move him at the deadline as part of a larger package is an option.

I think I'm over Looney. He just doesn't give us enough. Rather get another vet big like Horford, Jaylin Williams, Brook Lopez, maybe even sandro mamukelashvili, or yabusele.

I'd move TJD in a heartbeat. He was so bad last year. Couldn't finish and his defense was non existent. Would take a shot at Dylan Cardwell or Amari Williams as udfa. Maybe even Braxton Key.

The question is cost. We don’t have a lot to work with. It’s part of the reason a 1 year deal and raise might be worth exploring as it opens up a movable asset at the deadline. Same for GP2. Tho I think he has much more value than Loon. I’d just be hesitant to give him more than a year and once again, a raise and return on 1 year might be smart for a future trade at the deadline.