Mavericks draft 2014

[EricaLubarsky]

Who will we draft? More importantly who will we end up with?

21st overall will go to OKC for the Lamar Odom trade
34th overall (high second round) -
51st overall (mid second round) -

NBAdraft.net has us drafting:
DeAndre Daniels -- a 6'8" SF from UConn 34th
Dwight Powell - a 6'11" stretch PF from Stanford 51st

Draftexpress has us drafting:
Bogdan Bogdanovic - a 6'6" SG prospect from Serbia with a solid jumper and decent hands
Devyn Marble - a 6'6" Senior SG from Iowa who primarily shoots jumpers and plays decent defense

It's admittedly hard to predict with such low picks, but hopefully we can make some moves or at least draft well with that high second rounder from the Celtics.

28 days to go

[EricaLubarsky]

2014 NBA Draft: Loaded draft means talent will slip to second round

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...o-second-round

Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker will likely comprise the top three picks of the 2014 NBA Draft in some order, but what about the players who could make an impact further down the line?

Here are 10 potential second-round sleepers in the 2014 NBA Draft:

K.J. McDaniels, Clemson: There's a good chance McDaniels could be snatched up by the end of the first round but if that isn't the case, he'll be found money for whoever drafts him. Armed with great length at 6 feet, 6 inches, McDaniels can defend multiple positions and fits the description of a prototypical NBA wing. Built to be a quality role player at the pro level, McDaniels averaged an 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks for Clemson last season but must improve his outside shooting (30.4 percent from three-point range) if he's to stick as an NBA small forward.

Cory Jefferson, Baylor: Jefferson already fits the profile of an NBA power forward. At 6-9 and 220 pounds, Jefferson has the necessary strength to defend his position at the NBA level. Another thing to keep in mind about Jefferson? He made 14 three-point shots last season as a junior after only making three as a sophomore and has shot the ball exceptionally well in early workouts. While he's built like an interior presence, Jefferson has also worked hard to develop a face-up game on offense and that's something that should benefit him moving forward. This should be a rotation player somewhere in the next few seasons.

Jabari Brown, Missouri: Brown is a shot-maker. The 6-5 wing didn't win a great deal during his college career but he made shots. Brown sank 80 three-pointers last season, shooting 41 percent from that range. Brown also shot 46.7 percent from the field, an impressive number considering he was known primarily as a jump shooter.

P.J. Hairston, North Carolina: Similar to Brown, Hairston gets buckets. And he gets them in bunches. Despite an off-the-court incident that made him miss all of last season with the Tar Heels, Hairston is still a Top 20 pick talent-wise that could slide to the early part of the second round. A legitimate 6-6, Hairston made 89 three-point shots and shot 39.6 percent from three-point range two years ago for North Carolina, who desperately missed Hairston's ability to stretch the defense last season. Just as Danny Green has found a home with the Spurs, Hairston could flourish if he gets into the right situation where a team desperately needs someone to add spacing and keep the defense honest.

Johnny O'Bryant, LSU: A pure five-man in college, O'Bryant will transition to power forward in the NBA and has the ability to rebound his position from day one. O'Bryant is 6-9 and a legitimate 260. He's a brute who will bang, hit the glass and won't be afraid to mix things up in the paint. The most important thing for O'Bryant at the professional level will be his ability to develop a pick-and-pop game so he can play off his point guard on offense.

DeAndre Kane, Iowa State: Kane will be 25 years old when the NBA Draft happens in late June and is more physically ready to contribute at the professional level right now than most perimeter players on the board. At 6-4, Kane is a unique talent that can defend three or four positions and is strong enough to absorb contact at the NBA level while finishing through contact. The long term for Kane though, will depend on his ability to shoot. Two years ago when he was at Marshall, Kane shot 24.8 percent from three-point range but improved to 39.8 percent last year with the Cyclones under Fred Hoiberg. The concerns over Kane's age shouldn't exist. This is a player who is more "man" than just about anyone else in the draft and is ready to give a franchise five to seven quality years beginning next season. Expect Kane to land somewhere between 25 and 40.

Markel Brown, Oklahoma State: If Brown didn't play in the same backcourt as Marcus Smart, he would have regularly been talked about as one of the best guards in college basketball. A freak athlete, Brown has the tools to be an elite on-ball defender in the NBA and already rebounds his position exceptionally well (5.1 rebounds last season). At 6-4, Brown will have to be able to play some point guard to stick at the next level, but it says here he has the competitiveness, athleticism, and grit to be an effective pro in the right situation. A relentless worker, Brown's shooting percentage increased every year during his college career.

Deonte Burton, Nevada: An electric scorer, Burton has the athleticism needed to put the ball in the basket at the NBA level. A relentless penetrator, Burton got to the free-throw line over seven times per game last season and averaged 20.1 points in 13-14. An inconsistent shooter who is more of a two-guard than a true floor general, Burton is only 6-1 but boasts a 6-6 wingspan and could be a "microwave" type scorer off the bench. This isn't a bad selection for a team looking to add offense in reserve.

Jordan Adams, UCLA: Ask anyone who was around the Bruins' program over the past two years and they'll tell you that Adams was without question UCLA's best all-around player. A deceptive scorer, Adams isn't a great athlete but finds seams in the defense and knows how to read his opponent. At 6-5, Adams has long arms and boasts a 6-10 wingspan that helped him average over two steals per game in each of the last two seasons. A terrific defender who drills shots on offense, Adams doesn't necessarily look the part but has dropped 20 pounds since the end of last season and has the IQ, toughness, and savvy to stick in the NBA.

C.J. Wilcox, Washington: This is another player who could be selected in the latter part of the first round, but if he slips past 30 Wilcox will be a major steal. At 6-5, Wilcox has the size for an NBA two-guard and is an effortless shooter. In four years of college, Wilcox never made fewer than 63 three-point shots in a season and never shot less than 36.6 percent from long range. He made 90 three-point shots last year for the Huskies while averaging 18.3 points. This is an NBA level shot-maker.

[sefant77]

BPA

Would be fine to draft Bogdanovic and park him in europe. Could be a steal later or a nice trade throw in

ah and of course: F off Lamar Odom

[Vinsanity]

Isaiah Austin from Baylor would be sweet. Have no idea where he's projected to go but I think there's a possibility he'll be there at 34

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

It's admittedly hard to predict with such low picks, but hopefully we can make some moves or at least draft well with that high second rounder from the Celtics.

Yeah, kinda hard to draft for need when your first pick is #34... Pretty much have to settle for the best player available.

[dirt_dobber]

we should have a lot of data on P.J. Hairston - wonder how far down the draft he goes.

[Eman]

Originally Posted by dirt_dobber

we should have a lot of data on P.J. Hairston - wonder how far down the draft he goes.

No one know's PJ like we do! We even know how well he will fit into the Maverick system as Najera has been running the same system in Frisco.

[vcmavs25]

I want Dwight Powell with one of the picks.

[MavzMan]

Originally Posted by yahyes

Any chance we can trade up to get the best possible center? Like Jusuf Nurkic perhaps.

I really like the attitude from this guy that I see in the youtube videos. He just might be a quality center in the league, but I think he's too far up in the order for us to get without a significant trade.

Originally Posted by vcmavs25

I want Dwight Powell with one of the picks.

Powell really interests me. He looks very mobile for a big guy. He looks more like a PF than a true C but if he's a high BBIQ guy, he may have some big upside. I'm really hoping we manage to get him with one of our picks.

Honestly, other than these two, noone really excites me for the picks we have. I have no idea who would be good for a SG/SF type pick.

[spreedom]

I like the idea of drafting Bogdan Bogdanovic for the name alone.

[MavzMan]

I don't want Isaiah Austin. He will get destroyed trying to play center in this league as skinny as he is.

Dwight Powell interests me. Good size PF with good mobility, body control, and appears to have a decent shot

PJ Haiston I like just from size and strength. If Mavs draft him, I gotta believe in the pick given how much they've seen him.

Only want bogdan if he stays in Europe.

[yahyes]

Any chance we can trade up to get the best possible center? Like Jusuf Nurkic perhaps.

[EricaLubarsky]

15 days.

[GermanStandard]

nba-draft.net has us drafting Clint Capela from Switzerland 6'11 222 lbs PF.

Strengths: Athleticism, Defense, Pick n Roll, Finishing around the Rim

Weakness: Still very raw, Basketball IQ, Often takes plays off, Shooting mechanics

Looks like a Euro Stash for me.

With #51 they have us taking Jabari Brown 6'4 SG from Missouri. Great Shooter and Scorer, not much more. Dont really need that kind of player in my opinion.


I would take PJ Hairston at #34 and with #51 Alec Brown 7'1 Center from Wisconsin (Great Shooter from Deep, Great Shotblocker, Solid defensively).

Or you move up, but i dont really see any exciting prospects other than Shabaz Napier (who is prognosed at around #20) who is worth trading up.

[MavzMan]

i'm thinking more and more that we should go for Dwight Powel at #34. He has the potential to come in and at least get minutes right away with his size and mobility.

Clint Capela is a low BBI and undersized C or PF that will get destroyed in this league. I would only draft him with the sole purpose of leaving him overseas and if we do that, i'd just trade the pick for a future pick.

Alec Brown looks like another BWright. He will be a boy playing a man's game in the NBA. Despite getting 3 blocks a game, he still has his defense listed as a weakness.

[EricaLubarsky]

9 days

[tap2390]

I said this somewhere else, but I want:

1) KJ McDaniels --> we're all pining for Trevor Ariza, well this is the younger version

2) Spencer Dinwiddie --> my fav sleeper, I think he's gonna be really good

3) Mitch McGary --> more mobile than Dalembert, stronger than Wright... could step into rotation right away

[Floppy]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I said this somewhere else, but I want:

1) KJ McDaniels --> we're all pining for Trevor Ariza, well this is the younger version

2) Spencer Dinwiddie --> my fav sleeper, I think he's gonna be really good

3) Mitch McGary --> more mobile than Dalembert, stronger than Wright... could step into rotation right away

1) KJ McDaniels --> we're all pining for Trevor Ariza, well this is the younger version


Why not get both ? Its not like McDaniels would start but maybe we Crowder for something else ? Maybe trade Crowder + #51 + Cash to Milwaukee for #31 or #36


Small Forward rotation of Ariza / Carter / McDaniels both Carter and McDaniels could see time at SG


Use the other pick for a PF or C

[rimrocker]

I'd like to see the Mavs move up in the draft to get Adreian Payne. If he happens to fall to the 20s the Mavs should either buy a pick or make a deal.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

I'd like to see the Mavs move up in the draft to get Adreian Payne. If he happens to fall to the 20s the Mavs should either buy a pick or make a deal.

Would love Payne as well. Think he'll go mid-late teens though.

[MavzMan]

I have my picks that I want to see. Finals are over. I'm sick of football talk.

Bring on the draft and free agency already!!!

[dirt_dobber]

in a draft preview ranking of shooting guards

#5. PJ Hairston, 21 years old, Texas Legends, 6’5, 229
Hairston recovered well in the D-League after seeing his NCAA career come to an abrupt end when North Carolina wouldn’t restore his eligibility after some off-court incidents. Hairston is a good perimeter shooter with NBA three-point range, though the pace of the D-League game forced him into many bad decisions. He showed that his offensive game was more versatile than was seen in college and that he can be an effective scorer off the dribble. Hairston is also an average defender already, though he still has some adjusting to do to get to pro-level speed. He has faced some good competition in the D-League and should be ready to help a team immediately.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...ooting-guards/

[EricaLubarsky]

This Thursday.

3 days away

[spreedom]

I'd love to trade up for PJ Hairston... I get the feeling that he'll go a little higher than expected (I'm thinking mid-teens at the lowest) and I hold his resume in high regard since he's played pretty successfully in the D-League, which is, we should remember, unquestionably a step up from NCAA basketball.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by spreedom

I'd love to trade up for PJ Hairston... I get the feeling that he'll go a little higher than expected (I'm thinking mid-teens at the lowest) and I hold his resume in high regard since he's played pretty successfully in the D-League, which is, we should remember, unquestionably a step up from NCAA basketball.

Fair or not, I can't help but think of Maurice Ager when I see Hairston play.

[dirt_dobber]

interesting article by Bill Simmons on draft picks since 1995.
check out this note on all of the #9 picks over the years...

The no. 9 pick yielded two “best” picks (Marion and Nowitzki) and three “second-best” picks (Noah, Iguodala and McGrady), a higher final number than the no. 2 and no. 3 overall picks combined.
http://grantland.com/features/nba-dr...t-repick-1995/

[EricaLubarsky]

Well, if we traded both our crappy second rounders, I may not be watching tomorrow.

[BGMaverick9]

This is still an option

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/maver...ng-and-dealing

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

This is still an option

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/maver...ng-and-dealing

I knew that $3m cash option was going to hold some value in the draft, but I had no idea how valuable it would become... Ace up the sleeve.

[EricaLubarsky]

So we can give 3mill draft night and another 3mill after July 1 or did we already use 13-14s cash?

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

So we can give 3mill draft night and another 3mill after July 1 or did we already use 13-14s cash?

Thats correct. No reports Ive seen of any cash going to Knicks

[Kidd Karma]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

So we can give 3mill draft night and another 3mill after July 1 or did we already use 13-14s cash?

Yep, according to that ESPN report, Mavs still have the 3 million through the 13-14 League Year. The 14-15 League Year starts July 1......and another 3 million will be available to use between July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

[EricaLubarsky]

Sweet. I highly doubt that 3mill cash will get us into the first round this year, but I think it's a lock that Cuban calls every team in the league and tries to get a second rounder. If he can, I will be happy.

[sefant77]

Not completly Mavs related but watch the Magic. If they keep the #4 they probably take Exum (Exum&Oladipo means goodbye Afflalo). If they go for the #1 trade they dump Affalo #4 and #12 to the Cavs.

Would love anyway to sneak in and grab Afflalo (Wright, future 1st).

The rumours are it will be a really really wild draft night around the league.

[EricaLubarsky]

Aflalo to Denver. Looks like they want to keep him.

[Underdog]

@KBergCBS: There are several picks in the late 20s "to be had," one exec says. With nine teams lacking first-round pick, strong market for them, too.

@KBergCBS: Motivation to trade late-first is to avoid using a roster spot -- and guaranteed contract -- on player who won't play.

@KBergCBS: Of teams without 1st-round picks, Dallas, Detroit, Indiana, New Orleans and Washington have full $3.2m available to buy pick.

[hayth.james.g]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@KBergCBS: There are several picks in the late 20s "to be had," one exec says. With nine teams lacking first-round pick, strong market for them, too.

@KBergCBS: Motivation to trade late-first is to avoid using a roster spot -- and guaranteed contract -- on player who won't play. Stay classy, CBA.

@KBergCBS: Of teams without 1st-round picks, Dallas, Detroit, Indiana, New Orleans and Washington have full $3.2m available to buy pick.

But... But... We lost two 2nd round picks in the trade for Chandler, what are we going to do? Answer ^^^^^^^

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by hayth.james.g

But... But... We lost two 2nd round picks in the trade for Chandler, what are we going to do? Answer ^^^^^^^

Yep, we get Chandler AND a chance for a 1st round pick in the late-20's... But giving up two 2nd rounders was deemed "overpaying" by some.

[Kidd Karma]

Houston and Phoenix want to unload their picks in the 20s for future picks....but if Houston is desperate enough to get rid of it, it may come cheaper.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Big surprise Gordon at #4.