2018 NBA Draft Thread

[Osirus89]

The more I see Khyri Thomas, the more I like him. I could see some teams passing on him because he is a smallish SG like Donovan Mitchell, but they both have INSANE wingspans and Khyri looks like he thrives on the defensive end. He is also an upperclassman which could also lower his stock. If they can find a way into the first round somehow... he seems like the ideal guy. Much better fit than Anfernee Simons.

Still like Mo Wagner a lot.

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I guess they are just checking in on him and seeing if he has been enjoying his time at the combine.

[thor19]

Presti is bluffing or he is thinking in a way to get a first round pick and a higher one

[Dn4sty]

The more I see Khyri Thomas, the more I like him. I could see some teams passing on him because he is a smallish SG like Donovan Mitchell, but they both have INSANE wingspans and Khyri looks like he thrives on the defensive end. He is also an upperclassman which could also lower his stock. If they can find a way into the first round somehow... he seems like the ideal guy. Much better fit than Anfernee Simons.

Still like Mo Wagner a lot.

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I guess they are just checking in on him and seeing if he has been enjoying his time at the combine.

I’m a huge Khyri Thomas fan. I think he is more Jrue Holliday than Donovan Mitchell.

[Kizz Fastfists]

Presti is bluffing or he is thinking in a way to get a first round pick and a higher one

He knows PG is gone and he is shopping Russ.

[Old Man Game]

Presti is bluffing or he is thinking in a way to get a first round pick and a higher one

He knows PG is gone and he is shopping Russ.

It'd be extremely hard headed not to at least explore it at this point. So I doubt Sam has made a single phone call.

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[ThunderBolt]

The more I see Khyri Thomas, the more I like him. I could see some teams passing on him because he is a smallish SG like Donovan Mitchell, but they both have INSANE wingspans and Khyri looks like he thrives on the defensive end. He is also an upperclassman which could also lower his stock. If they can find a way into the first round somehow... he seems like the ideal guy. Much better fit than Anfernee Simons.

Still like Mo Wagner a lot.

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I guess they are just checking in on him and seeing if he has been enjoying his time at the combine.

I’m a huge Khyri Thomas fan. I think he is more Jrue Holliday than Donovan Mitchell.

I’m happy if he becomes either comp.

[Kizz Fastfists]

It'd be extremely hard headed not to at least explore it at this point. So I doubt Sam has made a single phone call.

He doesn't have to make the call just take them. Most GMs understand that OKC has topped out as a 1st round exit and could easily miss the playoffs next year even if PG returns. I hope Presti is only two years behind reality and starts the rebuild this off-season. If he is four years behind reality it will likely be too late as Russ is about to 30 on two knees that have been worked on with a game that is completely dependent on speed and athleticism which both peak at age 28, on average, which is why Russ started his decline this season.

[spearsy23]

You request 30 players, that's half the damn combine. There's nothing to read into there except that he's hoping Porter falls like Giles did.

[Andre Roberstan]

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?

Not for sure, but he's the one that they were linked to last year.

[Pillendreher]

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[spearsy23]

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?

Not for sure, but he's the one that they were linked to last year.

Isn't he projected second round most places?

[Andre Roberstan]

So you think alkins is for sure who they want?

Not for sure, but he's the one that they were linked to last year.

Isn't he projected second round most places?

I've seen very late first for some, and I'm guessing he might go up. Early projections change.

[spearsy23]

Not for sure, but he's the one that they were linked to last year.

Isn't he projected second round most places?

I've seen very late first for some, and I'm guessing he might go up. Early projections change.

I've seen late second. I'd be happy with him, although I get a very Dion waiters ceiling vibe.

[Osirus89]

You request 30 players, that's half the damn combine. There's nothing to read into there except that he's hoping Porter falls like Giles did.

If he falls that far (15-20+), he better not take him. His back would have to be jacked if he isn't taken in the top 10.

I’m a huge Khyri Thomas fan. I think he is more Jrue Holliday than Donovan Mitchell.

He REALLY does look like Jrue Holiday the way he plays. That's a pretty good comp.

[thor19]

If okc get a first round pick and lets say is around the 7 to 25 which player you draft ?

[retrobro90]

If okc get a first round pick and lets say is around the 7 to 25 which player you draft ?

Pretty huge difference between 7 and 25. Both in terms of prospect and what OKC would have to trade to acquire those picks.

[ThunderBolt]

If okc get a first round pick and lets say is around the 7 to 25 which player you draft ?

That’s a pretty broad range. Troy brown and Khyri Thomas for the later picks. Mikal bridges if we were up around 7. Zhaire Smith is intriguing around 15. Not really fans of Bagley or Trey Young even if they fell in the draft. Lonnie walker feels like a guy I’ll be wrong about. If we get him, he’ll bust. If we pass he’ll be a stud. I’m not impressed with Robert Williams. If we moved russ, SGA is interesting.

[thor19]

If okc get a first round pick and lets say is around the 7 to 25 which player you draft ?

That’s a pretty broad range. Troy brown and Khyri Thomas for the later picks. Mikal bridges if we were up around 7. Zhaire Smith is intriguing around 15. Not really fans of Bagley or Trey Young even if they fell in the draft. Lonnie walker feels like a guy I’ll be wrong about. If we get him, he’ll bust. If we pass he’ll be a stud. I’m not impressed with Robert Williams. If we moved russ, SGA is interesting.

I know but I put that range for the interviews with mpj and trae, I really think we can get a first round pick of course not that high but maybe Presti make a big trade and get a lottery pick, specially with the rumors of teams thinking in trade down like suns , grizzlies , hawks. I think that melvin frazier is a Presti guy,
Donte look really good from the 3pt line maybe a pf/c if we trade or buy out melo and grant ger to expensive , we only have a pg in russ and a c in adams. Pg13 can get out, roberson maybe dont have the same explosiveness and can't defend like before and the melo situation , abrines can start but our bench will look even worst

[Kizz Fastfists]

If okc get a first round pick and lets say is around the 7 to 25 which player you draft ?

At 7 I'm assuming Russ was traded so I'll go with Porter Jr or Miles Bridges as building block #2 to go with Ferguson. If it's in the 20-25 range I'd look at Melton, Khyre, Mitchell Robinson and Jacob Evans. In the 12-15 range I like Bridges, either if they are there, Robert Williams and Lonnie Walker.

[bondom34]

Rus can't be traded until September