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Post#241 » by Psubs » Wed Dec 3, 2025 2:50 pm

dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Maybe Dash Daniels, Dyson'a brother. Maybe he's 6'6 without shoes?
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Post#242 » by OhCanada » Fri Dec 5, 2025 9:41 am

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dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Maybe Dash Daniels, Dyson'a brother. Maybe he's 6'6 without shoes?


Miles Bird of SDSU same school as Kawhi. He's 6'6 with a 6'10 wingspan and has a silky smooth jumpshot with great defensive instincts. He seems like a Raptor pick.
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Post#243 » by Psubs » Fri Dec 5, 2025 2:06 pm

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dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Maybe Dash Daniels, Dyson'a brother. Maybe he's 6'6 without shoes?


Miles Bird of SDSU same school as Kawhi. He's 6'6 with a 6'10 wingspan and has a silky smooth jumpshot with great defensive instincts. He seems like a Raptor pick.


He's now a senior and has regressed. Please no, Rayan Rupert's.

It's silky smooth because he's not muscular.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#244 » by JShuttlesworth » Sat Dec 13, 2025 3:06 am

Cam Carr has kind of caught my eye a little bit



I also think Hannes Steinbach is sneaky good. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go in the lottery
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Post#245 » by Psubs » Sat Dec 13, 2025 3:51 am

JShuttlesworth wrote:Cam Carr has kind of caught my eye a little bit



I also think Hannes Steinbach is sneaky good. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go in the lottery

Is Steinbach the next Sengun?
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Post#246 » by Indeed » Sat Dec 13, 2025 5:38 am

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dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Maybe Dash Daniels, Dyson'a brother. Maybe he's 6'6 without shoes?


Miles Bird of SDSU same school as Kawhi. He's 6'6 with a 6'10 wingspan and has a silky smooth jumpshot with great defensive instincts. He seems like a Raptor pick.


I think we need scoring more than a 3&D or defensive big, particularly, I expect CMD to shoot the 3s next year or Walter to improve (either way, there is no spot on the starting lineup), but I would consider Yaxel Lendeborg for our 1st round pick.

If we are trading Barrett, we probably need a 2nd option replacement, just hardly believe anyone would be better than Barrett in the mid-1st.
If we are trading Quickley, we probably need a PG who can shoot and play lockdown defense, which I think we can get in the late 2nd round in Milos Uzan or Solo Ball?

We are over the tax, but Quickley seems to be overpaid and teams are unlikely to be interested.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#247 » by S.W.A.N » Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:35 am

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Maybe Dash Daniels, Dyson'a brother. Maybe he's 6'6 without shoes?


Miles Bird of SDSU same school as Kawhi. He's 6'6 with a 6'10 wingspan and has a silky smooth jumpshot with great defensive instincts. He seems like a Raptor pick.


I think we need scoring more than a 3&D or defensive big, particularly, I expect CMD to shoot the 3s next year or Walter to improve (either way, there is no spot on the starting lineup), but I would consider Yaxel Lendeborg for our 1st round pick.

If we are trading Barrett, we probably need a 2nd option replacement, just hardly believe anyone would be better than Barrett in the mid-1st.
If we are trading Quickley, we probably need a PG who can shoot and play lockdown defense, which I think we can get in the late 2nd round in Milos Uzan or Solo Ball?

We are over the tax, but Quickley seems to be overpaid and teams are unlikely to be interested.



a big pg or a stretch big is top of my list.
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Post#248 » by OhCanada » Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:59 am

If you need scoring just draft Tahaad Pettiford. Nobody's gonna be able to slow him down at the NBA level, he's an elite athlete and the games gonna get easier for him in the pro's. Imagine how hard it will be to chase him through NBA screens. He's gonna be a problem.

Sergio De Larrea is a player to keep an eye on. No offcial measurements but seems like he's around 6'7 or 6'8 PG. He's a winner, Won U-19 Gold with Spain. Won MVP for the Supercup in the spanish league which is like the NBA's in season tournament. 50% 3pt shooter great playmaker.

Jake Wilkins is my deep sleeper for this class. He's Dominique Wilkins son and right now he plays kinda like Derrick Jones Jr.

Dame Sarr is an interesting prospect as well. Great athlete 6'7 with a 7 foot+ wingspan and really matches our personnels defensive identity. Could be the productive project at the wing position we are looking for because right now Agbaji, Walter, Battle and Dick have not been able to defend and cover up Poeltl's weaknesses. And he's not passing the ball, everything that goes through him on the offensive end is a finishing play. Sometimes that makes things simpler.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#249 » by JShuttlesworth » Sat Dec 13, 2025 3:47 pm

Psubs wrote:
JShuttlesworth wrote:Cam Carr has kind of caught my eye a little bit



I also think Hannes Steinbach is sneaky good. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go in the lottery

Is Steinbach the next Sengun?


I don't know if I'd go that far, but he looks pretty solid, moves well, has been a very strong rebounder. He also seems to have the ability to knock down some jumpers if you leave him open, but I don't view him as having stretch big potential, he does most of his work in the post and he has some good hands.

Here are some highlight packages from early on this season.





Here's also the full game replay against Baylor, which probably provides some better context. I don't always think highlight reels are the best way to judge a player's game.



I wouldn't mind him developing behind Jakob in the rotation, I'm always a firm believer that you can get some good value from bigs outside the Top 10. I just don't think he'll be available unless the Raptors fumble the play-in and end up in the lottery.
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Post#250 » by Psubs » Sat Dec 13, 2025 5:09 pm

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Indeed wrote:
OhCanada wrote:
Miles Bird of SDSU same school as Kawhi. He's 6'6 with a 6'10 wingspan and has a silky smooth jumpshot with great defensive instincts. He seems like a Raptor pick.


I think we need scoring more than a 3&D or defensive big, particularly, I expect CMD to shoot the 3s next year or Walter to improve (either way, there is no spot on the starting lineup), but I would consider Yaxel Lendeborg for our 1st round pick.

If we are trading Barrett, we probably need a 2nd option replacement, just hardly believe anyone would be better than Barrett in the mid-1st.
If we are trading Quickley, we probably need a PG who can shoot and play lockdown defense, which I think we can get in the late 2nd round in Milos Uzan or Solo Ball?

We are over the tax, but Quickley seems to be overpaid and teams are unlikely to be interested.



a big pg or a stretch big is top of my list.


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Post#251 » by Psubs » Sat Dec 13, 2025 5:14 pm

OhCanada wrote:If you need scoring just draft Tahaad Pettiford. Nobody's gonna be able to slow him down at the NBA level, he's an elite athlete and the games gonna get easier for him in the pro's. Imagine how hard it will be to chase him through NBA screens. He's gonna be a problem.

Sergio De Larrea is a player to keep an eye on. No offcial measurements but seems like he's around 6'7 or 6'8 PG. He's a winner, Won U-19 Gold with Spain. Won MVP for the Supercup in the spanish league which is like the NBA's in season tournament. 50% 3pt shooter great playmaker.

Jake Wilkins is my deep sleeper for this class. He's Dominique Wilkins son and right now he plays kinda like Derrick Jones Jr.

Dame Sarr is an interesting prospect as well. Great athlete 6'7 with a 7 foot+ wingspan and really matches our personnels defensive identity. Could be the productive project at the wing position we are looking for because right now Agbaji, Walter, Battle and Dick have not been able to defend and cover up Poeltl's weaknesses. And he's not passing the ball, everything that goes through him on the offensive end is a finishing play. Sometimes that makes things simpler.


Ya, DeLarrea is probably as good a prospect as Nikola Topic that can hit the 3. He still doesn't get a lot of minutes as Valencia has moved up from the EuroCup into the EuroLeague.

Jacob Wilkins could be the next TWac. At least he's a more raw AJ Dybansta, so he's more likely to be a more bouncy Jaden McDaniels than a superstar.
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Re: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects 

Post#252 » by Indeed » Sat Dec 13, 2025 7:55 pm

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I think we need scoring more than a 3&D or defensive big, particularly, I expect CMD to shoot the 3s next year or Walter to improve (either way, there is no spot on the starting lineup), but I would consider Yaxel Lendeborg for our 1st round pick.

If we are trading Barrett, we probably need a 2nd option replacement, just hardly believe anyone would be better than Barrett in the mid-1st.
If we are trading Quickley, we probably need a PG who can shoot and play lockdown defense, which I think we can get in the late 2nd round in Milos Uzan or Solo Ball?

We are over the tax, but Quickley seems to be overpaid and teams are unlikely to be interested.



a big pg or a stretch big is top of my list.


Sergio De Larrea


If you are to referring him to replace Barrett, I prefer someone to provide rim pressure instead of shooting base type of off ball player.
If you are to referring him to replace Quickley, I prefer someone with lockdown defense.

I think Sergio De Larrea is a very good prospect in the top of lottery, but the fit and skill set that we need is a bit off.
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Post#253 » by dohboy_24 » Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:05 pm

dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Dash Daniels, Australia
Dame Sarr, Duke
Cameron Carr, Baylor
Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor
Isiah Harwell, Houston
Brayden Burries, Arizona
Karter Knox, Arkansas
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Post#254 » by Psubs » Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:16 pm

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a big pg or a stretch big is top of my list.


Sergio De Larrea


If you are to referring him to replace Barrett, I prefer someone to provide rim pressure instead of shooting base type of off ball player.
If you are to referring him to replace Quickley, I prefer someone with lockdown defense.

I think Sergio De Larrea is a very good prospect in the top of lottery, but the fit and skill set that we need is a bit off.


Ya, the fit might be off but I guess he'd be more like BPA like the Jakobe Walter pick. Would trade Quickley for a big.

PG Shead - DeLarrea/Chucky
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Post#255 » by ItsDanger » Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:41 pm

Avdalas is mocked early 20s which is our current position. You take him with there as he plays a pro game style. I expect he moves higher to at least 15-18 range. Luckily, he has been inconsistent.
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Post#256 » by OhCanada » Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:30 pm

ItsDanger wrote:Avdalas is mocked early 20s which is our current position. You take him with there as he plays a pro game style. I expect he moves higher to at least 15-18 range. Luckily, he has been inconsistent.

Yeah I don't see him staying in that range for very long.
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Post#257 » by Indeed » Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:46 pm

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Sergio De Larrea


If you are to referring him to replace Barrett, I prefer someone to provide rim pressure instead of shooting base type of off ball player.
If you are to referring him to replace Quickley, I prefer someone with lockdown defense.

I think Sergio De Larrea is a very good prospect in the top of lottery, but the fit and skill set that we need is a bit off.


Ya, the fit might be off but I guess he'd be more like BPA like the Jakobe Walter pick. Would trade Quickley for a big.

PG Shead - DeLarrea/Chucky


And I suppose he would be behind Walter and Dick at SG?

I have stretch 5 in Yaxel Lendeborg, should able to play the 4.
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Post#258 » by Indeed » Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:58 pm

dohboy_24 wrote:
dballislife wrote:any ryan dunn or carter bryant type big wing d with 3 ball potential to target? we really need this or a defensive big


Dash Daniels, Australia
Dame Sarr, Duke
Cameron Carr, Baylor
Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor
Isiah Harwell, Houston
Brayden Burries, Arizona
Karter Knox, Arkansas


I feel these are Jakobe Walter size 3&D, not exactly 6'8 in Dunn or Bryant.

My list from mid 1st would be
Nate Ament - most likely gone before our pick
Dailyn Swain - still improving his 3
Donnie Freeman - injury concern and 3 point shooting is down a bit
Joshua Jefferson - James Johnson lite with 3?
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Post#259 » by Mark_83 » Sun Dec 14, 2025 6:47 am

Yaxel Lendeborg has been moving up the rankings since the start of the season. Would be extremely happy with either him, Acuff, or Cameron Carr with our pick, though I doubt they make it to our current spot.
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Post#260 » by Pointgod » Sun Dec 14, 2025 2:31 pm

Mark_83 wrote:Yaxel Lendeborg has been moving up the rankings since the start of the season. Would be extremely happy with either him, Acuff, or Cameron Carr with our pick, though I doubt they make it to our current spot.
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I think both these guys go lottery. And how the **** is Lendelborg moving like that for a 7 footer?

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