2025 NBA Draft Thread, Part 2 – Capture the Flagg

[leper-con]

Second round pics to Brad or like cigarettes in prison

[hugepatsfan]

Annoying as a fan who just wants to see them have a draft hit, but I get it. I think it's likely they duck the tax and they're going to need some 2nds to facilitate those deals.

I'm hoping that once we get through this offseason, we're done with this crap. Next year's team is already significantly below the tax, never mind aprons. No more financially motivated moves after this offseason. No more need to stockpile 2nds to facilitate them.

[redslastlaugh]

It's going to be interesting to see Rasheer Fleming vs Hugo Gonzalez over the next decade...

[brackdan70]

Turn around and trade 46, 57 and one of those future picks for 34!!!!

[Fencer reregistered]

I think we've confirmed that Brad didn't love either of Raynaud or Kark.

It also seems likely that he's higher on our returning centers (including the likelihood the FAs return) than many around here are.

[djFan71]

Oh man, now i REALLY need a non-Sion guy to get pissed bout later.

[themoneyteam2]

And not one of you guys had Sion James off the board before your binkies Kalkbrenner or Raynaud. So, clearly teams (And myself) value them differently than you guys do lol.

[jmr07019]

Brad has several guys in mind at #46 and thinks tht at least one of them will be there. #57 is just a crap shoot.

At pick 46 you’re lucky if there’s any nba players remaining

[bfchs123]

high second rounders are already a huge risk - late ones are useless. Unless he takes the two this year and unloads Niang then this is pointless

They can use those in trades, it happens all the time

The future ones sure but the ones this year are going to be useless g-league fodder. At least 32 could have been a late first round talent with a moderate chance to stick

[meatball sub]

it'd be nice if for once brad could just move up and get the guy he wants instead of missing out on his guy twice with KJ & now Flemming.

[themoneyteam2]

I think we've confirmed that Brad didn't love either of Raynaud or Kark.

It also seems likely that he's higher on our returning centers (including the likelihood the FAs return) than many around here are.

As I've been saying. Queta is miles better than both Kalkbrenner and Raynaud. Take BPA or compile more assets which could use to offload Tillman, Niang, etc., and/or trade up.

My guess is they'll have Thiero high on their board but intel is that he's falling until about 40.

[djFan71]

And not one of you guys had Sion James off the board before your binkies Kalkbrenner or Raynaud. So, clearly teams (And myself) value them differently than you guys do lol.

I mean, we can say the same about Thiero. Who I now feel is a lock to fall to 46, btw.

[playa-hater]

Someone good is gonna still be there at 46.

Hopefully 1 of Broome, Raynaud, Markovic...backup plan Kalkbrenner/Amari Williams

1 of those guys WILL be on the board at 46.

I'm thinking more like we're gonna be one Pick away from getting a player We want just like Fleming. Did to us at pick 31.

[Dogen]

Brad has several guys in mind at #46 and thinks tht at least one of them will be there. #57 is just a crap shoot.

Alijah Martin?

[The Corey's]

Do not be surprised to see Brad trade all his second round picks.

[redslastlaugh]

And not one of you guys had Sion James off the board before your binkies Kalkbrenner or Raynaud. So, clearly teams (And myself) value them differently than you guys do lol.

I mean, we can say the same about Thiero. Who I now feel is a lock to fall to 46, btw.

lol, 46 is a long fall from where we are

[ConstableGeneva]

Isaiah Thomas was picked #60. Manu Ginobili #57.

I'm not saying we're gonna pick the next IT or Manu. Like I said, I'm not saying we're gonna pick the next IT or Manu.

[Dogen]

Someone good is gonna still be there at 46.

Hopefully 1 of Broome, Raynaud, Markovic...backup plan Kalkbrenner/Amari Williams

1 of those guys WILL be on the board at 46.

And he has some draft capital to move up again if necessary.

[Gant]

Ryan Bernardoni‬
‪@dangercart.bsky.social‬

A possible issue at 32 for Boston is that whoever you take there you really have to value like a 1st b/c they’re going to want the full 2nd Round Exception salary and for tax reasons you might want to fill a roster spot with a drafted guy who will accept the rookie minimum instead

[themoneyteam2]

it'd be nice if for once brad could just move up and get the guy he wants instead of missing out on his guy twice with KJ & now Flemming.

KJ was never his guy. And Hugo was better than KJ at every level in Spain the past few years.