(05-31-2023, 09:27 AM)JamesConway912 Wrote: Not sure what they are doing but if there is truth to it all the reports about DAL wanting to trade the pick or not being high on individual players like Gradey D that would not exactly be helpful for the value of #10 around the league. Therefore I’m hopeful that it’s just noise from the outside.
Also gotta say that almost every single one of the trade down / out scenarios discussed around here seem like selling low on the pick to me. Stuff like moving down for Olynyk leaves me almost speechless lol.
At this point we’re probably better off just keeping the pick instead of looking for another short term fix. Afterall that’s what got us into this mess to begin with.
It is sort of odd that the one guy Cato has gotten feedback on is the white guy. Maybe it is because he saw him mocked to Dallas. Sort of odd and a little disservice to Dick. I haven't developed a firm opinion of him yet. He may not be the elite defender we need, but he is not some stiff running out there. He is a 6'8 pretty good athlete who can shoot well. He is a much better athlete than Bullock. Anyway, just sort of weird he is the only guy Cato could get someone to say, Heck no...we don't want the white dude.
Regarding ESPN's mock draft, Givoney has this order: Wemby, Miller, Scoot, Amen, Cam, Ausur, Walker, Black, Hood-Schifino, Hendricks, Dick, Smith Jr, Hawkins, Lively.
Hood Schifino is the interesting one and many think he does not project that high. But I have seen some Wallace or Bufkin to Utah. But if Dallas has no interest in the white dude, then this could be a tough place if Hendricks goes before 10.
some draft intel from the ESPN mock draft:
randon Miller's camp says it is hoping he can do enough on his June 10 visit in Charlotte to convince the Hornets to give him assurances they'll pick him at this spot, something that might hinge more on how he performs in his interview arrived holding a legal brief written by his attorneys informing teams that he would not be able to comment on specific details regarding his involvement in the lead-up to the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris. It's the biggest factor holding him back from being the easy choice at No. 2"
"Sources say Scoot Henderson is also very interested in Charlotte's situation and would welcome hearing his name called second, as much due to geographic proximity to his hometown of Marietta, Georgia, as the excitement over new ownership that is potentially taking over the Hornets org"
"Cam Whitmore helped his cause by putting his tremendous physical tools and overall talent on display at the WME pro day in Santa Barbara, California. Pretty much every NBA representative in attendance walked away highly impressed by the considerable long-term upside he possesses"
"Many NBA eyebrows were raised last week when Jarace Walker called off his pro day appearance in Santa Barbara at the last minute, despite looking completely healthy. The immediate suspicion among teams was that a team has elected to "shut him down""
"Although Jordan Hawkins is widely viewed as the top shooter in the draft, there's a bit of disagreement among executives as to where exactly he becomes worth the bet, whether that's late lottery range or further down"
"Dereck Lively II is another player who generated significant buzz at the Klutch pro day, appearing to be in outstanding shape physically, shooting the ball exceptionally well from the perimeter and bringing a degree of intensity and aggressiveness we didn't always see in his lone season at Duke. He'll have to validate that in private workouts, but the dearth of big men in this class gives him the ability to be a riser on draft night"
"Jett Howard is a bit of a polarizing prospect in this class, as he seems to have some real fans in NBA front offices, but also some teams weren't impressed at all with what they saw from him in Big Ten play as he was playing hurt"
"Rayan Rupert is being selective with the teams he visits, prioritizing roster fit and strong development situations on playoff-caliber teams rather than trying to be selected as high as possible"
"Brice Sensabaugh has been hobbled by a knee issue he suffered late in Ohio State's season, which required surgery and has thus far prevented him from conducting competitive team workouts, a source told ESPN"
Draft Intel - Teams:
"There's been some chatter that the Orlando Magic might not keep both of their lottery picks -- they should certainly have options if they choose to try to move around"
"Most NBA executives expect the OKC Thunder to be active in trade discussions looking to potentially package the 12th pick and future first-rounders in an attempt to move up on draft night, which makes sense considering the shortage of roster spots the Thunder could be working with moving forward with all the talent they've accumulated"