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He's definitely lost some of his shine since Don arrived. Garland just looked so small and weak against Orlando and Boston who are both bigger teams. That pairing with Garland didn't work any better than the Conley pairing with the Jazz. Klutch is reportedly going to apply pressure to get him...

Don is going to sign that $209 mil extension in Cleveland and be their full time PG. JB Bickerstaff, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland are out. Allen and Garland will be moved for better fitting pieces. He is not happy about the 2nd round exit and pushing his weight around to get...

Maybe he's not a guy you build your team around but I don't see why Edey can't be a contributor similar to what Hartenstein is currently doing in New York? He's been productive in a major conference, has soft hands, and a good touch. Those types don't typically bust. It's usually the skinny...

I still like Kessler but would trade him to upgrade to either Clingan or Sarr who would both fit better what Hardy wants to do. Sarr is switchable while Clingan has a much better offensive skillset than Kessler. Castle+Edey might be doable but grabbing both Clingan+Castle seems way too...

If it weren't for the foot injury, Clingan's production and measurables would likely make him the potential #1 pick in this draft. Actually he might be a better fit next to someone like Trae assuming ATL keeps him. I think they try to move it in a package for a veteran player. Woj mentioned...

FWIW Woj seems to think Houston might try to package #3 back to Brooklyn as part of a Mikal Bridges deal. They apparently tried to acquire Bridges at the trade deadline too.

I tuned into the end of that game to see Garland miss a point blank layup. Dude plays so soft.

I know Edey isn't a great athlete but I have a sneaky feeling he will be pretty good. It's just pretty rare for centers who produce that way in college to completely bust. He's massive and has good hands and a pretty good touch. Even if he pans out as a Hartenstein type that's a nice...

This is what Vecenie posted in the Athletic a few weeks ago regarding AJ Johnson fwiw: https://theathletic.com/5382764/202...-connecticut/?access_token=12609&redirected=1 A.J. Johnson, 6-7 wing, Illawarra Hawks, No. 29 I got to see Johnson work out in Santa Barbara, Calif., recently, and it was...

True. I'm just looking down the road. I wouldn't hate it either if they trade the pick for a youngish player that can facilitate a little bit. Deni, Dyson Daniels, even someone like Mobley has potential as a frontcourt hub (even though Cavs stopped trying to develop that after they acquired...

I like him too but would have some concerns with a Kessler/Lauri/Holland frontcourt and it would potentially be the 2nd year draft in a row where they pick a guy in the top 8-9 who cannot create their own shot. They would seriously lack any playmaking/shot creation ability. Adding Hendricks to...

Garland is awful with his turnovers and Mobley is just too raw offensively to help much. For the sake of the Jazz future picks I'm rooting against the Cavs but do feel a bit bad for Don. He's not really playing within their offense but can't blame him for not trusting in the likes of Garland...

Mobley is still super raw but would be a great target. The Cavs have basically ignored his development since they added Don. They went into "win now" mode with that small backcourt and Allen on the roster. He would solve a lot of the Jazz defensive issues and has a ton of room to develop as a...

Oh, is Don currently in the playoffs? I do wonder how happy he could be that series is mostly being played on NBA TV. With the exception of hardcore NBA fans I can't imagine there are many paying much attention to that series outside of Cleveland or Orlando.

Reed Sheppard is my guy in this draft. If the Jazz are in position to draft him does anyone think the Magic would consider a Key for Black type deal? I've never seen a worse 3 point shooting team in the playoffs than the Magic. Some are comparing Castle to Black so why not just acquire Black...

If Cody is sitting there at #8 I'm fine if the Jazz pick him based on his archetype alone. If they luck out and get the #1 pick I'm taking Sarr. If they luck out but end up in the top 4 I'm probably taking BPA who I believe is Sheppard even if it means potentially trading Keyonte for other assets.

I slightly prefer Shep over Keyonte. With that said it's rare that a GM is going to trade out their recent draftees esp after the rookie season that Keyonte just had. Of course Ainge is ultimately running the show and he likely wouldn't hesitate to trade anybody if it improves the long term...

I found it somewhat interesting that Ainge stated in his postseason presser they're potentially looking to add a star who is in their "6th or 7th season". They are not looking to add "a dinosaur." Well Zion will be entering his 6th season and actually looked pretty darn impressive against the...

Jazz probably need to start with a top 5 player which they will likely need to draft. When is last time a championship team did not have a top 5 guy? The 2004 Pistons?

We don't know yet which course Ainge/Zanik decide to go but my gut feeling is they do what they need in order to potentially secure Flagg, Ace, Boozer, or Dybsanta in the '25/26 drafts. Ainge never needed to tank for draft position in Boston with those Nets picks but Utah is a different...