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rimrocker · 06-10-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SMC0007

Yea very good chance of that, and at least that's a easy choice for me.

Bagley does make some sense for Sac as he would be a nice fit with WCS but I don't see Doncic getting past Memphis.
I suppose there is a decent chance Sac could take Bagley and Atlanta take Doncic leaving Bamba, Porter and JJJ for Memphis.
In that scenario Porter would be their best choice imo if they are still in win-now mode.

j0Shi · 06-10-2018, 02:20 PM

Lottery balls not going in our favor is getting incredibly more annoying with each day that Bamba makes more headlines. Pretty sure Bamba won't make it #5. Ayton, Doncic and him will probably go #1 - #3 in some order.

hayth.james.g · 06-10-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by j0Shi

Lottery balls not going in our favor is getting incredibly more annoying with each day that Bamba makes more headlines. Pretty sure Bamba won't make it #5. Ayton, Doncic and him will probably go #1 - #3 in some order.

Meh there is still J3 (love this name, thanks!), MPJ, and Bagley. We are in a great place.

EricaLubarsky · 06-10-2018, 02:57 PM

I’m going to love the hell out of whoever we draft and I’m going to watch the hell out of the summer league to see them.

Porter, Bamba, Doncic, JCubed. Whoever

Might even make it up to Vegas too.

SMC0007 · 06-10-2018, 03:22 PM

It's hard for me to get up for J3 atm. With the prospect of Doncic, porter and Bamber

sefant77 · 06-10-2018, 03:28 PM

draftnet is a complete joke these days.

Now they have us taking JJJ with Doncic sliding to #6, Porter #8...

Underdog · 06-10-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

draftnet is a complete joke these days.

That site hasn't been right for a couple years now.

EricaLubarsky · 06-10-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

draftnet is a complete joke these days.

Now they have us taking JJJ with Doncic sliding to #6, Porter #8...

They are the least reliable of all the mock drafts historically, but dammmnnn. I'd love if we had these guys to choose from at 5.

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-10-2018, 06:30 PM

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I don't think Luka is going top three... I think he is there at 4 and absolutely gone by 5. The narrative at this point is Ayton #1 --- Bagley, Bamba, Porter Jr, Jackson Jr., Trae Young in some order. at 2-3. I think Memphis is first one at Luka.
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That is not crazy -- I was told Kings very high on Bamba at the Combine, but since then heard have Porter Jr and Bagley may be higher on their board. If he went 2, I wouldn't be surprised.

sefant77 · 06-10-2018, 06:34 PM

RIP Bambas career

sefant77 · 06-10-2018, 06:42 PM

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#Missouri forward Michael Porter, Jr. really helped himself with a sensational private workout, sources say. Displayed the bevy of offensive tools that made him the No. 1 HS player in the country. As long as medicals check out, he will be one of the draft’s most coveted prizes.
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Guess there will be a nice player at #5 without having to gamble on JJJ

tap2390 · 06-10-2018, 07:16 PM

Crossing my fingers for Porter Jr. & Capela.

hayth.james.g · 06-10-2018, 10:36 PM

Another Luka Doncic breakdown. Oh and it addresses Euro League > NCAA (for you Underdog).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbagtEmWrTM

Bryan_Wilson · 06-10-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hayth.james.g

Another Luka Doncic breakdown. Oh and it addresses Euro League > NCAA (for you Underdog).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbagtEmWrTM

My sports wood can't get any bigger for Doncic.

Bryan_Wilson · 06-10-2018, 11:06 PM

Also how long has that channel been around? Because I've never seen it before this year. It's amazing.

mac222b · 06-10-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tap2390

Crossing my fingers for Porter Jr. & Capela.

This would be amazing but I don’t see any way Morey doesn’t match

EricaLubarsky · 06-10-2018, 10:52 PM

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This would be amazing but I don’t see any way Morey doesn’t match

I honestly don't see a way he matches.

The two most likely scenarios are Capela is fodder for getting Lebron or Rockets blow it up.

mac222b · 06-11-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I honestly don't see a way he matches.

The two most likely scenarios are Capela is fodder for getting Lebron or Rockets blow it up.

But they were a CP injury away from likely winning it. Why wouldn't they just run it back? Unless Cliff is going to Lakers to join Lebron. Doubtful though.

Zaman314125 · 06-11-2018, 02:51 AM

Hey guys so this is my first post on this forum. Just wanted to say, it was awesome reading yalls posts. About the Mavs, I think Bamba is going top 3. After the article from the Ringer displaying the kind of work ethic he has; the report he ran faster than Westbrook and Wall; and his new looking jumpshot, Bamba is locked top 3. My guess our pick comes down to J3 (nickname I love btw) or MPJ.

1. Phoenix - Ayton (skipping all other workouts)
2. Sacramento - Bagley (getting the best offensive front court player)
3. Atlanta - Bamba (biggest riser; highest upside)
4. Memphis - Doncic (want to win now)
5. Dallas - Porter Jr (need to replace Dirk's prime scoring; possibly try to sign Cousins in FA)

PG - DSJ/JJB
SG - Matthews/Curry/2nd round draft pick
SF - Barnes/McDermott
PF - Porter Jr/Dirk
C - Cousins/Powell/Motley

Just my two cents. What yall think?

rimrocker · 06-11-2018, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaman314125

Hey guys so this is my first post on this forum. Just wanted to say, it was awesome reading yalls posts. About the Mavs, I think Bamba is going top 3. After the article from the Ringer displaying the kind of work ethic he has; the report he ran faster than Westbrook and Wall; and his new looking jumpshot, Bamba is locked top 3. My guess our pick comes down to J3 (nickname I love btw) or MPJ.

1. Phoenix - Ayton (skipping all other workouts)
2. Sacramento - Bagley (getting the best offensive front court player)
3. Atlanta - Bamba (biggest riser; highest upside)
4. Memphis - Doncic (want to win now)
5. Dallas - Porter Jr (need to replace Dirk's prime scoring; possibly try to sign Cousins in FA)

PG - DSJ/JJB
SG - Matthews/Curry/2nd round draft pick
SF - Barnes/McDermott
PF - Porter Jr/Dirk
C - Cousins/Powell/Motley

Just my two cents. What yall think?

Welcome aboard!!!
You picked a good place for some high spirited Mavs talk.

I pretty much agree with the top 4 picks being Ayton/Bagley/Bamba/Doncic but not sure about the order. I think Doncic and Bagley will go 2 and 4 but it is basically a 50/50 toss up as to which is which.

I do think Porter will be our pick but must say I'd probably prefer Jackson if it comes down to those two.

Zaman314125 · 06-11-2018, 02:52 AM

Oh and I'm on the Bamba hype train. Sign me up for that! My dream scenario is Bamba and trade for Bradley Beal.

mac222b · 06-11-2018, 10:09 AM

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Oh and I'm on the Bamba hype train. Sign me up for that! My dream scenario is Bamba and trade for Bradley Beal.

Welcome! This would be almost ideal. Think the Wiz have other avenues to dump salary though.

MavzMan · 06-11-2018, 07:50 AM

I'm pulling for a long, healthy Mavericks career for MPJ.

But just to reiterate what was said earlier, I supported Satnam Singh. Maybe not entirely in a good way, but I was happy to watch him plod up and down the court.

SMC0007 · 06-11-2018, 08:59 AM

I get .05 cents every time anyone uses J3. Although I would rather have Porter, I could retire from royalties in 20 years if we draft JJJ

EricaLubarsky · 06-11-2018, 09:13 AM

10 days

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-11-2018, 09:40 AM

Bamba works out for the Mavs today.

Cuban: Bamba...you're our guy!
Bamba: That's great, but I've already been promised to the Ha....
Cuban: SHHHHHH LET ME SHOW YOU AN ANIMATED VIDEO OF WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THE CITY OF DALLAS!

EricaLubarsky · 06-11-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Bamba works out for the Mavs today.

Cuban: Bamba...you're our guy!
Bamba: That's great, but I've already been promised to the Ha....
Cuban: SHHHHHH LET ME SHOW YOU AN ANIMATED VIDEO OF WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THE CITY OF DALLAS!

Cuban: You can watch it on loop on the OLED TV in your locker!

Mo: but Atlanta...

mac222b · 06-11-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Cuban: You can watch it on loop on the OLED TV in your locker!

Mo: but Atlanta...

PLUSH Towels!!!

saclare · 06-11-2018, 10:35 AM

Damn it. I thought the draft was this week. Bleh.

sefant77 · 06-11-2018, 10:38 AM

Im pretty sure Bamba would prefer Dallas over pretty much over Suns, Kings, Hawks and grizzlies.

My dream scenario is Bamba & Gordon (even overpaid, i dont care). This would be such an athletic fun team....

BPo001 · 06-11-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Im pretty sure Bamba would prefer Dallas over pretty much over Suns, Kings, Hawks and grizzlies.

My dream scenario is Bamba & Gordon (even overpaid, i dont care). This would be such an athletic fun team....

Doesn't matter where Bamba wants to go. If he gets drafted by one of those teams he is SOL.

EricaLubarsky · 06-11-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

Doesn't matter where Bamba wants to go. If he gets drafted by one of those teams he is SOL.

He can say he'd demand a trade if he goes there.

Kobe did it
Kiki did it
Doncic may do it
Wilkins and Stevie Francis did it

Don't think Mo would be that dumb or if he has the clout, but its possible.

sefant77 · 06-11-2018, 10:52 AM

well, he declined to workout with Memphis, so there he really really doesnt wanna go

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-11-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

well, he declined to workout with Memphis, so there he really really doesnt wanna go

Wait, he declined to workout for Memphis? Source?

Underdog · 06-11-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

well, he declined to workout with Memphis, so there he really really doesnt wanna go

Bamba doesn’t really make sense in Memphis with Gasol still there... I could see a mutual disinterest expressed between their FO and his agent.

sefant77 · 06-11-2018, 11:05 AM

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 · 06-11-2018, 11:20 AM

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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 · 06-11-2018, 01:34 PM

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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 · 06-11-2018, 01:46 PM

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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.

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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 · 06-11-2018, 03:35 PM

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.