2016 NBA Draft

Ranma · Post #161 » by **Ranma** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:53 am

Post #162 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:43 am

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Clippers could be having their next group workout on Wednesday.

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Brother of Hawks' Bembry shot and killed in North Carolina

"Adrian was a unique soul," Essence said in a text message. "He lost his life breaking up a fight. Always a peacemaker."

DeAndre' and Adrian, 20, grew up in Charlotte before moving to New Jersey when they were in high school. They had family still in Charlotte. Adrian was going to school at North Carolina Central in Durham, N.C.

"I've been told there was a gathering to watch the NBA game (Game 4 of the Finals Friday night)," Martelli said. "He was going to come up with his mother in Jersey. He was down there planning the draft night party."

Martelli spoke to Essence and DeAndre' Sunday morning as they were waiting to fly to Charlotte.

"I just talked to DeAndre' and he's awful, just awful," Martelli said.

DeAndre' Bembry had been getting ready for what was going to be a great week in his life and that of his family. The NBA draft will happen now after the worst week in all their lives.

Dick Jerardi, Philly.com

Ranma · Post #163 » by **Ranma** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:50 pm

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Edit: Updated to include Ford's tweets about Hernangomez and Qi both staying in the draft as well as DX's tweeted feature on Qi for the Vertical on Yahoo Sports.

Ranma · Post #164 » by **Ranma** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:20 pm

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Quake Griffin · Post #165 » by **Quake Griffin** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:49 pm

Russo knows whats up with Luwawu.

Celtics moving the #3.
I like the Dunn Kid.
Not making any more suggestions after that. Just saying.

Post #166 » by **QRich3** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:23 am

To be honest, I like Luwawu but I'm wary of how his game will translate cause from what I've seen, he's been good mostly by using his athleticism in a league where most players are not very athletic. I'm all for getting a 3&D project in this team, but I'm not even sure if the D part can translate here. I doubt he lasts past the lottery though, so it's a moot point.

Dunn might become a good player, but you're not getting the Celtics pick unless you move Blake. And he's not THAT good.

Post #167 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:40 pm

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Post #168 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:29 am

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Cheick Diallo, F/C - 6'9, 215 lbs, Fr.
Draft Express - 19th
NBADraft.net - 18th

Spoiler:

Patricio Garino, G/F - 6'7, 203 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - Unranked, 40th of Seniors
NBADraft.net - Unranked

Spoiler:

Dyshawn Pierre, SG - 6'8, 223 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - Unranked, 89th of Seniors
NBADraft.net - Unranked

Spoiler:

Kevin Punter, G - 6'2, 190 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - Unranked, 69th of Seniors
NBADraft.net

Spoiler:

Post #169 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:09 pm

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Brandon Austin, SF - 6'6, 185 lbs, Jr.
Draft Express - 99th

Perry Ellis, PF - 6'8, 218 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - 68th
NBADraft.net - 49th

Spoiler:

Tonye Jekiri, C - 6'11, 239 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - Unranked, 44th Seniors
NBADraft.net - Unranked

Spoiler:

Wayne Selden, SG - 6'6, 232 lbs, Jr.
Draft Express - 49th
NBADraft.net - 56th

Spoiler:

Kaleb Tarczewski, C - 7'0, 245 lbs, Sr.
Draft Express - Unranked, 35th Seniors
NBADraft.net - Unranked

Spoiler:

Isaiah Whitehead, SG - 6'5, 210 lbs, So.
Draft Express - 56th
NBADraft.net - Unranked

Spoiler:

Ranma · Post #170 » by **Ranma** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:57 am

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Post #171 » by **QRich3** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:30 am

So what's the situation with Onuaku? he had what was described as "minor heart surgery" about a month ago, after NBA doctors discovered something wrong with his heart at the combine, but he's keeping his name in the draft apparently. He's a guy I really liked, a dude that could develop into a good defensive anchor at C, and a guy I'll always like cause he has the balls to shoot free throws granny style. Any clue if the heart thing impacts his long term health? I'd love to get him with the Brooklyn pick, or maybe buy a pick at the end of the 2nd round if he's projected to fall because of all that.

madmaxmedia · Post #172 » by **madmaxmedia** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:59 pm

Doesn't Malcolm Brogdon seem like the type of guy Doc Rivers would pick? Upperclassman known for IQ and defense.

He is 6'6" with 6'11" wingspan (almost same as Brendan Dawson but a #2 instead of #3/#4.) He's not fast, but looks strong and rangy. I think he would be okay defensively with that wingspan if he has high IQ and moves efficiently. He's improved his shooting in college, and probably could improve more in the NBA.

I don't mind that he's a senior in that his skills and maturity seem to reflect his age, with our 33 pick I would be good with him. He could be CJ Wilcox 2.0, but I feel his physicality is better and could earn a spot on a second unit.

https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/9158/finding-value-in-the-2016-nba-draft-malcolm-brogdon-is-better-than-you-think#
http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2016/6/14/11924446/2016-nba-draft-new-orleans-pelicans-prospect-preview-malcolm-brogdon

Post #173 » by **mkwest** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:07 am

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Post #174 » by **mkwest** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:51 am

Public list of players the Clippers have worked out so far.

Zach Auguste
Brandon Austin
Anthony "Cat" Barber
Malik Beasley
DeAndre Bembry
Ben Bentil
Jaron Blossomgame (Withdrawn)
Joel Bolomboy
Isaiah Briscoe (Withdrawn)
Malcolm Brogdon
Robert Carter Jr.
Isaiah Cousins
Tre Demps
Cheick Diallo
Perry Ellis
AJ English
Yogi Ferrell
Patricio Garino
Michael Gbinije (Scheduled)
Daniel Hamilton
Shaquille Harrison
Josh Hart (Withdrawn)
Danuel House
Tonye Jekiri
Damion Lee
Jameel McKay
Georges Niang
Chinau Onuaku (Interview)
Gary Payton II
Dyshawn Pierre
Marshall Plumlee
Malik Pope (Withdrawn)
Alex Poythress
Taurean Prince
Kevin Punter
Josh Scott
Wayne Selden
Kaleb Tarczweski
Isaiah Taylor
Melo Trimble (Withdrawn)
Fred VanVleet (Cancelled)
Tyrone Wallace
Isaiah Whitehead
Troy Williams (Cancelled)
Guerschon Yabusele
Zhou Qi
Stephen Zimmerman (Scheduled)

madmaxmedia · Post #175 » by **madmaxmedia** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:00 pm

Zhou Qi is really intriguing to me, I would pick him for sure at #33 as long as he is actually close to his listed age. But not with our first pick since we probably want a near-term contributor.

He seems to have a better feel for the game, a lot of tall Chinese prospects seem very mechanical the way they play and approach the game (which probably has a lot to do with how the game is coached in China.)

As a pick to slowly develop, put on some weight, etc. I'd like to see that. We could have our own Chinese Porzingis (poor man's.)

Post #176 » by **mkwest** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:14 am

madmaxmedia wrote:Zhou Qi is really intriguing to me, I would pick him for sure at #33 as long as he is actually close to his listed age. But not with our first pick since we probably want a near-term contributor.

He seems to have a better feel for the game, a lot of tall Chinese prospects seem very mechanical the way they play and approach the game (which probably has a lot to do with how the game is coached in China.)

As a pick to slowly develop, put on some weight, etc. I'd like to see that. We could have our own Chinese Porzingis (poor man's.)

I do like his mobility.

RollingWave posted this on the draft board....

These are from 2009.

His listed age is 20.4 years as of now.

Ranma · Post #177 » by **Ranma** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:18 pm

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Post #178 » by **mkwest** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:11 pm

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Steven Kyler of Basketball Insiders said that there are also injury concerns affecting Caris LeVert, Stephen Zimmerman and Malcolm Brogdon

Post #179 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:29 am

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List of invitees and current DX mock position
1. Ben Simmons
2. Brandon Ingram
3. Kris Dunn
4. Marquese Chriss
5. Buddy Hield
6. Jamal Murray
7. Dragan Bender
8. Jaylen Brown
9. Jakob Poeltl
10. Henry Ellenson
11. Skal Labissiere
12. Wade Baldwin
13. Domantas Sabonis
16. Deyonta Davis
17. Malachi Richardson
26. Dejounte Murray

Post #180 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:47 am

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