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https://www.nbadraft.net/players/nicolas-claxton They're stating top 25 which I think is a few picks high.

Claxton (assuming you mean Georgia) is going late 1st early 2nd and will be a 6 fouls hit the weight room guy but will be on a roster as of right now.

Open but A) they need to be wow'd with value and B) they'll need another solid ball handler as Bembry actually spelled the ball handler as a point forward for stretches last year after Lin left.

Oh and a little buzz being created for the guys from Tennessee guys Schofield and Williams. Both once seen as being 2nd rounders....people have started to question trusting they'll be there in the 2nd. Some now have Williams going top 20 and Schofield going as early as 23. Bone is projected as a late 2nd rounder (if at all) but because he's very athletic...he's a perfect draft and stash type of player in the developmental league.

The one everyone knows is Tacko Fall....nobody wants to draft him and put them on their opening night roster. Everyone would like to try and develop him.

Also, there is interest in Bembry because of how friendly his deal is/the pest he is on the wing (same with Huerter) and teams have inquired if he can be included in deals. There is zero interest in Plumlee right now and he would have to be a toss in for a very big contract and would greatly reduce the value of the deal. Baze played himself out of interest from other teams in the 2nd half last year. His value is mostly dead.

Well the big thing here is the Hawks phones are ringing off the hook but its from 2 perspectives. 1. Can we take advantage of the Hawks because they have too many picks? and 2. Can we dump a contract on the Hawks? They have so many options, there really isn't a consensus what the roster would look like going into pick 1. For example, if they take on a good wing or 2 in trade while giving up 2nds, they 'll have less need for a wing at 8. If they can move the 2nds for a decent backup point then they can go all in for the wings they prefer. If they get one of each, they can use 8 or 10 to take a big. They really do have so many options, there is no reason to zero in on any one player in the draft.

Oh....and that the Hawks aren't zero'ing in on any one player at this time because they are looking at trade scenarios that would change their needs based on who comes in and who goes out and or what picks they end up with.

That Portland would be willing to trade 25 if someone would help them clear salary. Harkless and Evan Turner are the names. They're not trying to get under the cap, they are just trying to make sure they don't go over the LT again so they can reset. Boston would trade 2 of their picks for a good low priced vet. They are all about clearing any room they have for signing vets to make one more run if Horford and Irving opt in which would mean their hands are tied because of the LT. If either opts in but the other doesn't, they still won't have enough room to sign anyone of value. Their 3 picks are holding $8.5 million of critical room. There are too many variables. The rumor here is the Kyrie and Horford are playing their future close to the vest as their agents put out feelers. The Kings are willing but not desperate to move Harrison Barnes if he opts in. They would entertain resigning Cousins again but don't think he'd sign. They would also like to acquire a 1st round pick. If Barnes opts out, they're not sure how they could sign enough salary to be even close to the cap. If Barnes opted out and they renounced all their free agents they'd have 80 million in cap space and no one good willing to take their money. The Knicks are a mess and they know it. The rumor isn't that the Knicks rejected the Hawks interest in 3 because they didn't like it, the rumor is they didn't know how it helped them attract talent outside of the draft. If they waive their non-guarantees and renounce their free agents, they have $67 million to play with. The rumor here is they want to move #3 for a player that moves the needle for possible free agents or use future assets to trade for someone to move that needle. The Hawks assets were outside the range for the players they're interested in (all of which fall 4-7). They are all done developing talent. They want out of the lottery treadmill. They want players who move the needle now and are willing to move their picks if that's what you have. Miami will again look at trading Whiteside once he opts in and will dangle #13 as long as they get something of value back in return that helps them round out a roster. They have asked Whiteside to make his decision predraft so they can explore options and include him in the process. Whiteside hasn't opted in yet as he's asking for considerations in where he can go (all private conversations)" "As for Whiteside, he came to AmericanAirlines Arena to work out in recent days. Miami is expected to again explore trading him once he opts in. 1 week ago – via Miami Herald" Most of this comes from people I know in different cities listening to local sports talk or similar. Some from tweets and such cobbled together. Charlotte and Cleveland want their picks and have ideas on who they want at this point. Lastly, there is only minor interest in the Hawks bevy of 2nd round picks and such. They have too many assets and teams know their supply issues and are trying to take advantage of it.

I knew I wasn't the only person who loved Joe Dumars the player and hated anything wearing a uniform next to Bill Laimbeer.

Still not sure how offering Al a 4 year deal starting at $23 million is disrespecting him or how getting a true center to play alongside him was an insult. Fans here loved him, he for 2 million more reasons a year to go live somewhere more expensive in a new city to chase a championship for self validation. Had he stayed we probably would have offered to trade him to a contender once the rebuild began...but no.

Draft picks are part of "next year" and so they apply to the 20 man limit because they don't count till signed....but trades per July 1 still count toward the old 15 man limit. So the logic here is we are planning a trade where we take back more players than we send out in order to facilitate something before/on June 20. Probably something like taking on a salary for a pick or a pick upgrade for the Lakers in the Anthony Davis deal. Players on the roster for next year and that earn money are something like Ball, Ingram...everyone else not named Lebron earns less than 3 million a year. If the idea is to resign some of their free agents and entice a free agent to sign there with Davis coming in trade to make a new big 3, they'll have to find a new home for Lonzo ball or something and they'll need picks to entice the Pelicans. So a deal would include us taking back Ball or player from a 4th team in exchange for one of our picks to strengthen their offer for Davis. Not saying that team is it but it'll be something like that. Its also possible it'll be something like Baze (expiring) + a second or 2 for a good couple of players another team needs to move (like Paul George and filler). Taking back 2 contracts for 1 with some picks exchanged....something like that and needed the one spot. Something is coming.

Bro...its 6.

Sekou at 10 > trading for Culver. There is no way we are trading assets for Culver. http://nbasense.com/draft-pick-trade-value/2/kevin-pelton-2 Let me shorten it based on values. 8+10 = 2 8+17 = 3 10+17 = 3-4 I accept this chart is flawed. But it also depends on how the draft year is viewed. https://fansided.com/2016/06/16/nba-draft-trade-value-chart/ looking at this chart 8+10 = 2 8+17 = 3 10+17 = 4 and then there's this https://www.dangerc.art/blog/2018-nba-draft-pick-value-card 8+10 = 2 8+17 = 3 10+17 = 4 Pretty consistent value sets. I'll accept the charts are flawed right out of the gate. Remember there is more than just "how good the player is". There is the salary cap impact, risk, age, etc. However the idea we'd be trading 8+10 for 5 is highway robbery. The only place these charts are way off is in how they value #1,2 . 1 and 2 hold significantly more value than they state here in ticket sales alone and hype. At 10 you can get Sekou who may end up a better player than Culver and get Hayes or better yet one of the point guards or Nassir Little may fall there. Sekou + Hayes > Culver. 8+17+ a second I'll buy....8+10..no way. That's too much for 5.

We hardly knew ya. Seriously...its a move to make sure there are roster spots come draft night....something is coming. His deal was not guaranteed but he took up a roster spot. Means something is coming.

Forget it...I get it. Holy crap Dallas' future is mortgaged. not being able to draft 3 of 5 years in the 1st round

Since Dallas gets nothing in the deal...I'm pretty sure he means another team's picks.

15-17 million in salary tied up in 3 rookies (15% of the cap) is ballsy.

Most mocks have Bruno going after 22. I was not one who said Bruno should go top 10 but I also don't think he's 21-30 either. IMHO he's a teens prospect and if you're taking him, 17 is a great get.

I was actively campaigning last year to trade down and take Trae. I am actively campaigning this year to trade up for RJ Barrrett. IMHO There are 3 stars in this draft and a bunch of roles players and Barrett is the best NBA fit among the stars.

Ouch....well is 15 months later considered "any time soon"?

All I know is that if this schedule holds up....I think I'm hitting every Sunday afternoon game this coming season. This might be the first time I buy a multi-game package.

Because you're MAC like that.

Mondays off now...time to troll.

Last year's draft thread if anyone wants to go back and read 270+ pages of very silly opinions in hindsight.