2016-2017 College Basketball / '17 NBA Draft Thread IV

smittybanton · Post #1801 » by **smittybanton** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:47 pm

D'Angelo Russell is from right outside of Indiana (Louisville, Kentucky). The Pacers might take Mozgov if Russell's in the deal. They need someone they can sell.

cksdayoff · Post #1802 » by **cksdayoff** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:59 pm

https://theringer.com/markelle-fultz-solves-phillys-ben-simmons-problem-c6b989782c29

pretty good article to hype you up for the official announcement tomorrow

Negrodamus · Post #1803 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:32 pm

eagereyez wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
smittybanton wrote:
Good chance we'll be keeping LA18. Lakers were already 4th in the league. Then add the #2 pick, Paul George and they have a little cap space to boot.

I don't think they'll trade anything. They know George is coming to LA when he's a free agent. Why lose assets?

They don't have enough cap space to sign George in '18 without shedding some bad contracts, which they'll need to pay other teams to accept. There's also the chance that IND ships George off to a contender who might be able to convince him to stay. LA is in a tricky position.

I'm pretty confident they can get someone to take on Clarkson. He's a young scoring guard that could provide scoring off the bench. If they sell him for a 2nd rounder, I think someone would bite. Mozgov and Deng are probably there to stay at this point in their careers.

Ericb5 · Post #1804 » by **Ericb5** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:56 pm

If I were a Laker fan I would probably want them to try to trade for him now simply because they have work to do otherwise to be able to afford him, and it is never a sure thing that he comes next summer.

I mean if the Cavs traded for him, and won the title, they might find a taker for Kevin Love in the offseason and resign George.

I wouldn't trade the second pick for him obviously, but I would think about Randle, or maybe even Russell.

The Pacers are over a barrel and if the Lakers gave them Russell I bet they would go for it today.

I'm not high on Russell and I don't think Magic is either, and getting George into the fold immediately has major advantages obviously.

Draft Ball for sure, and then try to find a better defending 2 guard of the future eventually.

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SelfishPlayer · Post #1805 » by **SelfishPlayer** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:05 am

The Lakers should learn from the Melo trade, just stand firm, keep 100% of your assets and benefit from the addition of a huge one when the time comes several months later.

51X3RF4N · Post #1806 » by **51X3RF4N** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:39 am

I WANT Jordan Bell....BAD.

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Mik317 · Post #1807 » by **Mik317** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:20 am

we are bring in quite a few end of draft/ undrafted type prospects for workouts...so I fully expect us to punt on most of our second rounders via selling or stashing picks.

SparksFly87 · Post #1808 » by **SparksFly87** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:47 am

Jordan Bell, OG Anunoby, Blossomgame , Justin Jackson, Devin Robinson , TJ Leaf and Harry Giles all would bs excellent fits for us. Especially Bell, OG and Giles. Robinson in 2nd round would be amazing too.

cksdayoff · Post #1809 » by **cksdayoff** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:47 am

Watch on YouTube

cksdayoff · Post #1810 » by **cksdayoff** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:03 am

Watch on YouTube

Unbreakable99 · Post #1811 » by **Unbreakable99** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:12 am

cksdayoff wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Jackson looks more dominant in that clip.

76ciology · Post #1812 » by **76ciology** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:11 am

Unbreakable99 wrote:
cksdayoff wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Jackson looks more dominant in that clip.

That's why we're going to draft him with our 1st overall pick. :lol:

Locrian · Post #1813 » by **Locrian** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:11 am

Dont forget Jackson is 1 year 3 months older than Fultz, thats a huge difference in high school

PhilBlackson · Post #1814 » by **PhilBlackson** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:47 am

Now just draft Bell and Hart in the 2nd rd and the roster would have crazy versatility.

Fultz/Hart
Korkmaz/TLC
Simmons/Roco
Bell or Saric
Embiid/Holmes/Bell

Not to mention the possibility of signing Porter Jr., that team is a match up nightmare to try to prepare for. Get er done BC!

Kolkmania · Post #1815 » by **Kolkmania** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:10 am

Had a weekend trip and was constantly too drunk to check my phone. What the f*** happened, did we really acquire Markelle Fultz?! Can't believe this s***!!!

Kolkmania · Post #1816 » by **Kolkmania** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:12 am

Side note: Lakers pick not conveying was the best outcome ever. Next year's draft has some high upside at the top, but Mohammed Bamba, DeAndre Ayton and even Michael Porter jr. are poor fits with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid here. I love Luka Doncic and we protected ourselves from losing the possibility of drafting him.

SelfishPlayer · Post #1817 » by **SelfishPlayer** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:50 am

If Fultz were in next year's draft he would be the #1 pick while looking even more dominant a year older. People do not take issue with 19 year old college freshmen/20 year old NBA rookies.

MatthewGeigerII · Post #1818 » by **MatthewGeigerII** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:55 am

what's the highest 1st the sixers can get up now with 4 seconds (36. 36, 46, 50)
future 2nds
future later 1sts (OKC)
and players on the fringe (Okafor, Henderson, Stauskas)

i feel like the nets at 22/27 can be a real target
portland at 26
jazz at 24

Chris76 · Post #1819 » by **Chris76** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:47 pm

76ciology wrote:
Unbreakable99 wrote:
cksdayoff wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Jackson looks more dominant in that clip.

That's why we're going to draft him with our 1st overall pick.

Jackson is a great prospect, however the Sixers would of had to get a Lowry type PG in free agency to balance the roster. Pay a 31 year old a max salary or get a 19 yr old, Fultz, who may be better and fits perfectly with our young core. This trade works for both teams.

nitocobola · Post #1820 » by **nitocobola** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:07 pm

Players that i like in the first late-second round

Andrew white

Sterling brown

Dillon Brooks

Jordan Bell. Problably gone in mid -20s, but i like him.

Mason

Josh hart.