2022 NBA Draft Talk: Never too soon

NebWolvesFan · Post #41 » by **NebWolvesFan** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:51 pm

After the team didn't trade any trades yesterday, I looked at some mock drafts and want to say, I don't like anyone outside the top 10. I'm cool with Minnesota trading its No. 1 this year for future picks.

Post #42 » by **Klomp** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:54 pm

Klomp wrote:Don't forget in your draft research over the last half of the season that we still have three 2nd rounders right now.

WAS (currently 41)
MIN (currently 46)
Best of PHI/DEN (currently 49)

No trades were made, so we go into the offseason with these picks at our disposal (along with our own 1st, currently 17).

moss_is_1 · Post #43 » by **moss_is_1** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:53 am

I'm guessing they're moved. I don't see us having more than 1 rookie with how our team is now. Either we move up, move out, or take a couple draft and stash guys.

I'm hoping for big we can develop. Of course can always look at adding shooters, or guys that can defend.

Post #44 » by **Klomp** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:41 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:I'm guessing they're moved. I don't see us having more than 1 rookie with how our team is now. Either we move up, move out, or take a couple draft and stash guys.

I'm hoping for big we can develop. Of course can always look at adding shooters, or guys that can defend.

I think it depends on how we feel about free agency. Guys like Nowell, Reid, McLaughlin and Bolmaro are young and talented, but hardly irreplaceable. Good teams can't be afraid to look for upgrades on the margins.

At the end of the day, we have only 8 guaranteed contracts on the books for 2022-23. Nowell, Reid, Beverley, Prince, Okogie and Layman all likely are headed to free agency. There will be turnover this offseason.

moss_is_1 · Post #45 » by **moss_is_1** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:45 pm

Klomp wrote:
moss_is_1 wrote:I'm guessing they're moved. I don't see us having more than 1 rookie with how our team is now. Either we move up, move out, or take a couple draft and stash guys.

I'm hoping for big we can develop. Of course can always look at adding shooters, or guys that can defend.

I think it depends on how we feel about free agency. Guys like Nowell, Reid, McLaughlin and Bolmaro are young and talented, but hardly irreplaceable. Good teams can't be afraid to look for upgrades on the margins.

At the end of the day, we have only 8 guaranteed contracts on the books for 2022-23. Nowell, Reid, Beverley, Prince, Okogie and Layman all likely are headed to free agency. There will be turnover this offseason.

Layman is the only one that's 100% gone though, IMO.

Nowell would be nice if we can re-sign longterm. Prince and Bev will be guys we hope to keep. Reid and Okogie we will look at keeping at the right price, or could be sign and trade candidates on their RFA status(that's if we decline Reids option to make him a RFA, same as Nowell).

Neeva · Post #46 » by **Neeva** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:04 pm

Okogie has to go.

Post #47 » by **Klomp** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:41 pm

One name to monitor in 2nd is Trevion Williams. This year's Xavier Tillman.

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Neeva · Post #48 » by **Neeva** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:13 am

If Johnny Juzang is there in second round I wouldn’t mind picking him with one of the three picks.

moonpie · Post #49 » by **moonpie** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:35 am

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Post #50 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:42 am

If the Wolves could find a way to package their seconds (and/or a future second to get into the very early second/late first Walker Kessler would be a very solid get for them.

Neeva · Post #51 » by **Neeva** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:20 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:If the Wolves could find a way to package their seconds (and/or a future second to get into the very early second/late first Walker Kessler would be a very solid get for them.

Wolves might not have to do that , that wizards second will probably end up as high as 35?

Mattya · Post #52 » by **Mattya** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:45 pm

Only mid to late first round guys I like right now are Jovic and Kessler. I think there is better value in the second round. Gabriele Procida and Ousmane Dieng seem like great draft and stash options. Since we are win now mode and already have a lack of minutes for players like Bolmaro I think that is the way to go, otherwise we are just wasting years on rookie contracts.

I would probably package our first for a win now player in the summer, then draft Procida and Edey(to develop on the bench and Gleague) or this Badji prospect as another draft and stash.

minimus · Post #53 » by **minimus** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:31 am

Can we find another MCD, or OG Anunoby or Jimmy Butler type of comboforward? I mean replacing Taurean Prince with a high level defender will be huge.

TaylorTag · Post #54 » by **TaylorTag** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:10 pm

EJ Liddell would be interesting with that Washington pick

NebWolvesFan · Post #55 » by **NebWolvesFan** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:48 pm

minimus wrote:Can we find another MCD, or OG Anunoby or Jimmy Butler type of comboforward? I mean replacing Taurean Prince with a high level defender will be huge.

Keegan Murray looks like that kind of player. I doubt he's around at 14-18, but he is 21 already, so maybe he takes a fall like Brandon Clarke did a couple of years ago. Teams love drafting 19 year olds.

TaylorTag · Post #56 » by **TaylorTag** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 3:34 pm

I would bet we end up trading our first round pick this year for an established vet, preferably one with 2-3 year left on their contract.

If we do keep 3 or more picks this year, I would hope one is spend on a draft and stash guy

SmokeyPaw · Post #57 » by **SmokeyPaw** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:17 pm

I'd be fine trading picks for vet help - not high on this draft past roughly top 5.

One player who I think is interesting is Dyson Daniels on ignite. High rates of rebounds, blocks, steals and assists for a 2 guard. Suggests functional arhleticism and ability to process the floor. Shooting is questionable.

shangrila · Post #58 » by **shangrila** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:18 am

NebWolvesFan wrote:
minimus wrote:Can we find another MCD, or OG Anunoby or Jimmy Butler type of comboforward? I mean replacing Taurean Prince with a high level defender will be huge.

Keegan Murray looks like that kind of player. I doubt he's around at 14-18, but he is 21 already, so maybe he takes a fall like Brandon Clarke did a couple of years ago. Teams love drafting 19 year olds.

Us included.

The only player older than a sophomore we got from the draft since Rosas and most of the current regime were around was Wright and he was an UDFA.

minimus · Post #59 » by **minimus** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:55 am

shangrila wrote:
NebWolvesFan wrote:
minimus wrote:Can we find another MCD, or OG Anunoby or Jimmy Butler type of comboforward? I mean replacing Taurean Prince with a high level defender will be huge.

Keegan Murray looks like that kind of player. I doubt he's around at 14-18, but he is 21 already, so maybe he takes a fall like Brandon Clarke did a couple of years ago. Teams love drafting 19 year olds.

Us included.

The only player older than a sophomore we got from the draft since Rosas and most of the current regime were around was Wright and he was an UDFA.

I can see this change, with Rosas it was understandable that we went for highest potential. I was dissappointed that we could not get Xavier Tillman, but I love MCD and Bolmaro potential.

Is there another Xavier Tillman in 2022 draft?

shangrila · Post #60 » by **shangrila** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:44 pm

minimus wrote:
shangrila wrote:
NebWolvesFan wrote:
Keegan Murray looks like that kind of player. I doubt he's around at 14-18, but he is 21 already, so maybe he takes a fall like Brandon Clarke did a couple of years ago. Teams love drafting 19 year olds.

Us included.

The only player older than a sophomore we got from the draft since Rosas and most of the current regime were around was Wright and he was an UDFA.

I can see this change, with Rosas it was understandable that we went for highest potential. I was dissappointed that we could not get Xavier Tillman, but I love MCD and Bolmaro potential.

Is there another Xavier Tillman in 2022 draft?

Nah, I think it's just their draft philosophy. I can't remember where, or if it was from Morey or Rosas (but definitely someone from that tree), but I saw someone say the draft is for upside, not for roleplayers. You get role players in FA.