2018 NBA Draft Thread

[Osirus89]

Extremely athletic, under developed guard who chose not to go to college. I feel like I’ve seen this before.

Yeah Presti might be going through a phase regarding that. What I found interesting though is the fact that he is projected to go in the first round. If they are looking at guys that are going in the first round, I wonder how they plan on getting a pick that far up.

[Old Man Game]

Now that Orlando knows they aren’t getting the top pick, I could see them as a team that wants russ “if” we rebuild.

If they rebuild, I hope they don't do that to Russ.

It wouldn't be that bad. Lovely weather.

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[Old Man Game]

Wonder if Patterson plus swap rights to next year's pick would be enough to get you into the first round of this draft? Could see them cutting bait on that signing. Either him or Abrines. Outside of Steven (who I doubt they'd trade, and certainly not Russ) we don't have a lot of attractive assets.

[Balkman32]

The difficult thing here is that the Draft is before Free Agency. We are 36 days away from the draft. 10 days after is the start of free agency. The Thunder acquired Paul George on June 30.

The Thunder are going to have to pitch Paul George to stay with the team. I don't think going out and getting a draft pick will make him see the light and re-sign in OKC. The Thunder are going to have to go out and make a move or at least have some sort of a deal in place like the Thunder had with Al Horford.

[getrichordie]

Wonder if Patterson plus swap rights to next year's pick would be enough to get you into the first round of this draft? Could see them cutting bait on that signing. Either him or Abrines. Outside of Steven (who I doubt they'd trade, and certainly not Russ) we don't have a lot of attractive assets.

I could see PHI trading 26 + filler for Patterson & 2nd. Patterson would be a good second unit guy, but if we want to contend we’d be better off keeping him if we don’t plan on re-signing Grant.


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[getrichordie]

I would not mind letting Felton go and bringing in Jevon Carter. Guy is a bulldog defensively. It will add to our defensive identity. Word is he is an extremely hard worker. I think he can be a better version of Felton and come in and play right away.


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[getrichordie]

We should use one of our picks to draft and stash Isaac Bonga for sure if he’s available at 53.


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[RalphSampsonJr]

If kngs draft Bagley or Ayton maybe OKC could take Cauley-stein off their hands.

[ThunderBolt]

If kngs draft Bagley or Ayton maybe OKC could take Cauley-stein off their hands.

I don’t see Vlade passing on Doncic if he’s available. I would still take a chance on WCS but I wouldn’t give up much.

[Old Man Game]

I would not mind letting Felton go and bringing in Jevon Carter. Guy is a bulldog defensively. It will add to our defensive identity. Word is he is an extremely hard worker. I think he can be a better version of Felton and come in and play right away.


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I watched him several times this year. I think Ronnie Price is a better comp for him. Doubt he can facilitate enough offensively to do much in the league.

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[getrichordie]

If kngs draft Bagley or Ayton maybe OKC could take Cauley-stein off their hands.

I don’t see Vlade passing on Doncic if he’s available. I would still take a chance on WCS but I wouldn’t give up much.

PHX is definitely picking Doncic.


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[Andre Roberstan]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

[ThunderBolt]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

For those of us that aren’t subscribers, can you elaborate on what it says?

[Dn4sty]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

Adams to the Bucks for Middleton, 17 and salary filler....maybe

[ThunderBolt]

If kngs draft Bagley or Ayton maybe OKC could take Cauley-stein off their hands.

I don’t see Vlade passing on Doncic if he’s available. I would still take a chance on WCS but I wouldn’t give up much.

PHX is definitely picking Doncic.


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Not necessarily.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/249890/Suns-Could-Already-Be-Decided-Upon-Deandre-Ayton-At-No-1

[Andre Roberstan]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

For those of us that aren’t subscribers, can you elaborate on what it says?

DailyThunder has it on the Thursday Bolts. I cancelled my subscription cause I was cutting back on non-essential expenses.

[spearsy23]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

For those of us that aren’t subscribers, can you elaborate on what it says?

According to the Thursday bolts it's basically, 'the thunder will be looking to trade into the first round because the thunder like young players.' not really sourced or based on actual talks just judging from the quote.

[Andre Roberstan]

Scotto says the Thunder are trying to trade into the first:

https://theathletic.com/356874/2018/05/16/2018-nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/

For those of us that aren’t subscribers, can you elaborate on what it says?

According to the Thursday bolts it's basically, 'the thunder will be looking to trade into the first round because the thunder like young players.' not really sourced or based on actual talks just judging from the quote.

From having the chance to talk with a few writers, a lot of stuff that sounds unsourced is actually sourced—it's just sketchier or only confirmed through one person. I'd bet Scotto has at least some reason to believe it.

A lot of things that are based on actual conversations get let out as "should think about" or other weasel word language.

[ThunderBolt]

For those of us that aren’t subscribers, can you elaborate on what it says?

According to the Thursday bolts it's basically, 'the thunder will be looking to trade into the first round because the thunder like young players.' not really sourced or based on actual talks just judging from the quote.

From having the chance to talk with a few writers, a lot of stuff that sounds unsourced is actually sourced—it's just sketchier or only confirmed through one person. I'd bet Scotto has at least some reason to believe it.

A lot of things that are based on actual conversations get let out as "should think about" or other weasel word language.

So you think alkins is for sure who they want?

[retrobro90]

I like Alkins in a vacuum but he isn't worth trading into the first round IMO. I like our current rotation at the 2 assuming Roberson will play next year. If we move into the first round it's hard to see what assets we could use that aren't Adams or Russ. 2Pat + 2nd might be worth the Jazz first? Whoever we draft I'd just like it to be a skill pick as opposed to another high level athlete who can't be trusted to dribble.