2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[seattlejazzfan]

I thought Butler dropped because of the heart and knee issues? He was mocked a lot in the late lottery

we can nitpick why he dropped but he wasn't a lead guard in college and couldn't play lead guard in the nba and that's a huge problem when you're 6'3" and that's why he shouldn't be compared to wallace in any way.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Blazers gonna shop #3. Don’t think we put Lauri on the table… though it’s an interesting path to consider.

Otherwise, does anything get it done? Kessler and Ochai + #9? Would you trade that for Scoot? Miller?

Nah that **** isnt going to get it done lmao.

Unless the Blazers want a package of future picks there isnt a deal there.

 

[fishonjazz]

That would be great but Mavs are likely another team likely looking for "win now" players to put next to Luka.

Hello Kelly O and Jordan Clarkson (sign and trade)

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

we can nitpick why he dropped but he wasn't a lead guard in college and couldn't play lead guard in the nba and that's a huge problem when you're 6'3" and that's why he shouldn't be compared to wallace in any way.

The reality is that some guys just don't translate. There are 6'5 guards who don't translate. It's not necessarily a size thing.

He also seemed to clash with Utah's FO and coaching staff. He never got Quin's trust and even when Quin was gone, Utah chose Bolmaro over him (a guy who clearly had no NBA future). He also completely blew his opportunity by being terrible in SL, and that has nothing to do with size. He just wasnt good.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

Nah that **** isnt going to get it done lmao.

Unless the Blazers want a package of future picks there isnt a deal there.

Damn, I didn’t think that offer was ****. Especially for what the Blazers are trying to do. I guess Scoot/Miller are worth way more than I think.

Is Lauri straight up for the pick a better or worse offer?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Damn, I didn’t think that offer was ****. Especially for what the Blazers are trying to do. I guess Scoot/Miller are worth way more than I think.

Is Lauri straight up for the pick a better or worse offer?

It's a better offer, but I wouldnt do it.

 

[fishonjazz]

Damn, I didn’t think that offer was ****. Especially for what the Blazers are trying to do. I guess Scoot/Miller are worth way more than I think.

Is Lauri straight up for the pick a better or worse offer?

Better

 

[RandyForRubio]

I would do almost anything to get one of the Thompson twins. Also really want Cason Wallace. Need somebody with that dog in em.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Blazers gonna shop #3. Don’t think we put Lauri on the table… though it’s an interesting path to consider.

Otherwise, does anything get it done? Kessler and Ochai + #9? Would you trade that for Scoot? Miller?

Lauri is a 7-footer who averaged 27 ppg after the AS break and flirted with 50/40/90 this year. Jazz aren't going to move him unless the package is overwhelming. Kessler/Ochai/9 probably doesn't get #3. The aggregate value might be close, but Portland is going to want an immediate difference-maker, like a Siakam.

 

[Elizah Huge]

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For w/e reason they dont have the Mavs 2023 pick in the trade window, but it would be there.


I think this is a fair deal? Kris Dunn showed in limited games that he could be a spot-up threat if left open. Sexton gives the Mavs scoring. They get off Bertans contract and they still get a rookie at the end of the first round.

Sexton’s #1 hater doing nasty work.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Sexton’s #1 hater doing nasty work.

I like Sexton but I probably do this.

 

[Bawse Dawg]

I would definitely consider Lauri for Scoot… but sounds like I’d be on an island there.