2020 NBA Draft

[sefant77]

Feels like there are zero rumours who the Mavs like in the draft etc. Just the rumours that they are trying to move up...

I think they are really high on a guy and everyone shuts up about it. And i really think its Poku and they are worried about Boston at #14...

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Feels like there are zero rumours who the Mavs like in the draft etc. Just the rumours that they are trying to move up...

I think they are really high on a guy and everyone shuts up about it. And i really think its Poku and they are worried about Boston at #14...

I hope to god Boston takes him.

I think the lack of information is pretty typical of the Mavs (except the year they were trying to lure the Knicks into taking Ntlikina over DSJ). For example, none of us had any clue we were going to make the move for Luka.

I agree that the Mavericks have a player or trade in mind already. I don’t know why but my gut is telling me it’s one of the guards: Bane, Terry, Anthony, or Maxey. Probably wishful thinking.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I hope to god Boston takes him.

I think the lack of information is pretty typical of the Mavs (except the year they were trying to lure the Knicks into taking Ntlikina over DSJ). For example, none of us had any clue we were going to make the move for Luka.

I agree that the Mavericks have a player or trade in mind already. I don’t know why but my gut is telling me it’s one of the guards: Bane, Terry, Anthony, or Maxey. Probably wishful thinking.

Ah that the Mavs wanted Luka and also take him at #1 winning the lottery was well known.

There were no rumours before the draft because everyone thought the Luka dream is dead

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Ah that the Mavs wanted Luka and also take him at #1 winning the lottery was well known.

There were no rumours before the draft because everyone thought the Luka dream is dead

I don't disagree that it was known the Mavs were interested in Luka. My point is no one had any clue we were aggressively looking to move up until it happened.

[Bryan_Wilson]

I've gotten to where the only guy I want to trade up for is Vassell. I'm fine sitting there and taking whoever falls but the only one I want to move up for is Vassell.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

I've gotten to where the only guy I want to trade up for is Vassell. I'm fine sitting there and taking whoever falls but the only one I want to move up for is Vassell.

Agree. Vassell is a game changing defender. I would give up 18 + 31 + DFS or Curry or Maxi for him.

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

I've gotten to where the only guy I want to trade up for is Vassell. I'm fine sitting there and taking whoever falls but the only one I want to move up for is Vassell.

Been thinking that all along.

I think he is the guy the Mavs would move up for because he is the perfect fit for our situation and system and would probably develop quickly playing with Luka and for Rick.
And it makes a lot of sense for the Mavs to package the two picks to move up if there is a guy on their radar because we have limited roster space. Vassell would also give the Mavs more flexibility in FA because he'd fill one of their few major needs and his rookie contract wouldn't impact our cap space that much.

Not sure we have the assets to move up that high though because I've seen him as high as 7 in some mock drafts.

[MFFL]

Originally Posted by sefant77

And i really think its Poku and they are worried about Boston at #14...

I can't imagine Boston keeping TWO extreme projects on the roster - they already have Tacko Fall

And from what I've read, Poku doesn't want to be stashed