2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24)

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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#21 » by Black Jack » Fri Jun 19, 2026 9:45 pm

Utah should pay draft up to Washington to swap picks.

Dybantsa actually wants to be in Utah, and is elite. that is RARE.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#22 » by MavsDirk41 » Fri Jun 19, 2026 11:55 pm

Boozer in Memphis seems like the perfect pairing. I also read where Brown has been very impressive in workouts. Dont think he falls past Brooklyn at 6.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#23 » by Catchall » Sat Jun 20, 2026 12:36 am

Black Jack wrote:Utah should pay draft up to Washington to swap picks.

Dybantsa actually wants to be in Utah, and is elite. that is RARE.


It is. I think Boozer would be fine with Utah long-term too, so that might factor into why he's in play.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#24 » by Catchall » Sat Jun 20, 2026 12:37 am

Has anyone heard of Caleb Wilson doing any team workouts? Like, at all?
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#25 » by Catchall » Sat Jun 20, 2026 12:40 am

MrGoat wrote:I think people are really sleeping on Boozer. Peterson showed some red flags and Kansas which is the only reason he isn't the consensus #1 but he seems confident that he's going to Washington, I wonder if that is as the #1 pick or by an unannounced trade with Utah that nets them Dybantsa. Could be posturing though


I don't think the Jazz will offer much to move up, and I don't think Washington will trade out of #1.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#26 » by Black Jack » Sat Jun 20, 2026 1:37 am

Catchall wrote:
Black Jack wrote:Utah should pay draft up to Washington to swap picks.

Dybantsa actually wants to be in Utah, and is elite. that is RARE.


It is. I think Boozer would be fine with Utah long-term too, so that might factor into why he's in play.


Agreed

My suspicion is Boozer will become a star player. If Wizards refuse to move Dybantsa and I'm Jazz GM I probably opt to draft Boozer over Peterson, who has a ton of red flags.
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Post#27 » by OkcSinceSGA » Sat Jun 20, 2026 5:28 am

According to Jeff Fischer MBJ and Wagler are pretty much locked at 5/6 now. Meaning Kings likely will get Acuff even without a trade.

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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#28 » by whatisacenter » Sat Jun 20, 2026 6:20 pm

OkcSinceSGA wrote:According to Jeff Fischer MBJ and Wagler are pretty much locked at 5/6 now. Meaning Kings likely will get Acuff even without a trade.

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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#29 » by OkcSinceSGA » Sat Jun 20, 2026 7:13 pm

whatisacenter wrote:
OkcSinceSGA wrote:According to Jeff Fischer MBJ and Wagler are pretty much locked at 5/6 now. Meaning Kings likely will get Acuff even without a trade.

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What does Jeff know….or Jake for that matter?


Him and Marc Stein (whom he works for) have been the premier draft news of this cycle by A LOT with the daily newsletter. He's legit as a source. Also even IF he somehow wasn't he's not the only one saying it.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#30 » by Dominator83 » Sun Jun 21, 2026 9:30 am

Catchall wrote:Has anyone heard of Caleb Wilson doing any team workouts? Like, at all?

Just the Bulls
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#31 » by AgainstOdds » Sun Jun 21, 2026 5:56 pm

Two more days.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#32 » by MrGoat » Sun Jun 21, 2026 8:28 pm

Catchall wrote:Has anyone heard of Caleb Wilson doing any team workouts? Like, at all?

It almost feels like he's just locked into the 4 spot. There's more drama amongst the top 3 and from 5 on
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#33 » by Catchall » Sun Jun 21, 2026 8:50 pm

Dominator83 wrote:
Catchall wrote:Has anyone heard of Caleb Wilson doing any team workouts? Like, at all?

Just the Bulls


Jazz worked out Boozer, Acuff and Brown, and they at least met with AJ. They've talked with Peterson's camp on the phone. No mention of Wilson.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#34 » by KokoKaizer » Mon Jun 22, 2026 8:08 am

Can't wait for tomorrow 8-)
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#35 » by MrGoat » Mon Jun 22, 2026 1:44 pm

Catchall wrote:
Dominator83 wrote:
Catchall wrote:Has anyone heard of Caleb Wilson doing any team workouts? Like, at all?

Just the Bulls


Jazz worked out Boozer, Acuff and Brown, and they at least met with AJ. They've talked with Peterson's camp on the phone. No mention of Wilson.

Sounds like they want a player who can shoot. That's the current knock on Wilson
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#36 » by Blue_and_Whte » Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:38 pm

KokoKaizer wrote:Can't wait for tomorrow 8-)

I have a small glimmer of hope Weltman does something.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#37 » by Catchall » Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:29 pm

Peterson had some kind of last-minute visit with the Jazz over the weekend per a couple of sources (incl. Bill Simmons). Not sure if he worked out or just interviewed. It's sounding like AJ goes 1 and Peterson goes 2.

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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#38 » by DirtybirdGA » Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:36 pm

Got over the weekend, and it's finally time.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#39 » by KokoKaizer » Mon Jun 22, 2026 4:11 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
KokoKaizer wrote:Can't wait for tomorrow 8-)

I have a small glimmer of hope Weltman does something.


:lol:

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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread (June 23-24) 

Post#40 » by tekkon » Tue Jun 23, 2026 11:16 am

Very excited for tomorrow since a lot of things are still up in the air.

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