2018 NBA Draft

[sefant77]

Memphis board...Trae also declined to workout with Memphis.

But Bamba worked out for the Hawks. I hate so much that we didnt stay at #3...

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Memphis board...Trae also declined to workout with Memphis.

But Bamba worked out for the Hawks. I hate so much that we didnt stay at #3...

Hawks are our #1 enemy if we want Bamba.

Player and teams most interested IMO

Ayton - Suns (all you need since they're taking him)
Bagley - Grizz, Magic, Kings
Young - Hawks, Magic
Bamba - Hawks, Mavs
Doncic - Kings, Grizz, Mavs
Porter - Mavs, Grizz, Bulls, Cavs
Jackson - Hawks, Mavs

With Schroder leaving, they're equally as desperate for a PG as they are for a C. I could see them deciding between Young and Bamba.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Hawks are our #1 enemy if we want Bamba.

Player and teams most interested IMO

Ayton - Suns (all you need since they're taking him)
Bagley - Grizz, Magic, Kings
Young - Hawks, Magic
Bamba - Hawks, Mavs
Doncic - Kings, Grizz, Mavs
Porter - Mavs, Grizz, Bulls, Cavs
Jackson - Hawks, Mavs

With Schroder leaving, they're equally as desperate for a PG as they are for a C. I could see them deciding between Young and Bamba.

Why is Schroder suspected to be leaving? I can only tolerate reading so much about Atlanta before I go cross eyed and have a mini stroke. Imo, they could draft Trae Young and move Dennis over to SG. That would bolster their offense quite a bit with two guys that can get wherever they want with the ball and it would relieve some pressure off Dennis handling the offense. Seems like they could easily roll with Bazemore, Collins and *Dedmon rounding out their lineup and that would be better than chasing another SG this offseason.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Why is Schroder suspected to be leaving? I can only tolerate reading so much about Atlanta before I go cross eyed and have a mini stroke. Imo, they could draft Trae Young and move Dennis over to SG. That would bolster their offense quite a bit with two guys that can get wherever they want with the ball and it would relieve some pressure off Dennis handling the offense. Seems like they could easily roll with Bazemore, Collins and *Dedmon rounding out their lineup and that would be better than chasing another SG this offseason.

Although he didn't explicitly demand a trade, Schroder said he "cannot be second to last in the Eastern Conference" during the prime of his playing career, per Hein. After finishing fifth in the East in 2016-17, they slipped to last in 2017-18 after posting a 24-58 record.

Dude has basically said he doesnt want to be in Atlanta and has met with them to try to get a trade to Pacers or Bucks.

[Zaman314125]

Nick Angstadt, from Mavsmoneyball, compared J3 with Karl Anthony-Towns on the Locked On Mavs podcast. He stated both players were used poorly by their college coaches and they put up similar numbers in college. TBH, I don't want J3, but that gives me hope that J3 can be more than a glorified role player.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Zaman314125

Nick Angstadt, from Mavsmoneyball, compared J3 with Karl Anthony-Towns on the Locked On Mavs podcast. He stated both players were used poorly by their college coaches and they put up similar numbers in college. TBH, I don't want J3, but that gives me hope that J3 can be more than a glorified role player.

I wonder if Nick is reading this board? I posted the same thing last week...

Originally Posted by Underdog

Karl-Anthony Towns: 21.1 MPG / 10.3 PPG / 6.7 RPG / 2.3 BPG
Jaren Jackson Jr.: 21.8 MPG / 10.9 PPG / 5.8 RPG / 3.0 BPG

[tap2390]

Quick Mock

1) PHX - D. Ayton
2) SAC - M. Bagley
3) ATL - T. Young (desperate to fill seats)
4) MEM - L. Doncic (fits in perfect)
5) DAL - M. Porter Jr. (with the proverbial *if healthy* designation)
6) ORL - M. Bamba
7) CHI - JJJ (upside too high to pass on here, despite similarities to Lauri)
8) CLE - C. Sexton (a bit of a reach, but they will buy out George Hill and rebuild)
9) NYK - W. Carter Jr. (they avoid paying Kanter)
10) PHI - Mik. Bridges (easy call for them)
11) CHA - Mil. Bridges (allows them to try to shed MKG, Batum, or Williams.)
12) LAC - L. Walker (betting on upside)
13) LAC - S. Gilgeous-Alexander (see above)
14) DEN - K. Knox (hard to pass up his potential here)
15) WAS - Z. Smith (hustler/ defender for a team known for being soft)
16) PHX - J. Evans (good glue piece for a team that will need hustle/ leadership)
17) MIL - R. Williams (solves one of the Bucks biggest problems)
18) SAS - K. Huerter (Spurs desperate for some consistent spacing)
19) ATL - D. DiVencenzo (looking for perimeter scoring)
20) MIN - S. Milton (they need someone to handle the rock)
21) UTA - L. Shamet (Jazz go with the versatile floor spacer)
22) CHI - G. Trent Jr.
23) IND - E. Okobo
24) POR - M. Robinson
25) LAL - D. Musa
26) PHI - K. Thomas
27) BOS - J. Brunson (prepping for departures of Smart and Rozier)
28) GS - C. Hutchinson
29) BKN - J. Okogie
30) ATL - O. Spellman

[Zaman314125]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I wonder if Nick is reading this board? I posted the same thing last week...

I knew I saw that somewhere on the thread. Nice work man. I would love to have the next KAT if the numbers translate. Oh and I bet Jackson Jr will be wayyyyyyyy better than Zach Collins.