2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[seattlejazzfan]

I really would explore trading for #3. Our best shot would be a team trading a player that Portland wants to them and we supplement that team with picks.

portland would want more than what the jazz would be willing to give (read: lauri), but sure, explore away. maybe mike schmitz does something stupid.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Also said he is not in the best shape and has not interviewed well... which is contrary to earlier reports. He found out Charlotte wanted him and immediately tried to tank his value.

Where as Woj said he has been interviewing well.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Where as Woj said he has been interviewing well.

That was the earlier reports I referenced. That was pre-lotto. He went and got the Harden fat suit and started talking about how Ja is getting treated unfairly in interviews.... Anything to avoid Charlotte.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Do the Wiz get a GM before the draft? What they do on the clock at 8 will be pretty key.

 

[whatthe]

Givony said the consensus at the combine is Charlotte is going to take Miller at 2.

What?! Scoot is available then if we want to pay out the nose.

 

[Elizah Huge]

portland would want more than what the jazz would be willing to give (read: lauri), but sure, explore away. maybe mike schmitz does something stupid.

I think Scoot is becoming underrated. If we traded Lauri for him I would understand it. There are reasons why you’d do that.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I think Black to the Wizards at 8 makes a lot of sense.

 

[KqWIN]

Here’s how things are moving for me:

Tier 1
Wemby

Tier 2
Brandon Miller
Scoot

Tier 3
Jarace Walker
Cam Whitmore

Tier 4
Amen Thompson
Bilal Coulibaly
Cason Wallace
Anthony Black
Gradey Dick
Taylor Hendricks
Ausar Thompson
Keyontae George

Tier 5
Jordan Hawkins
Noah Clowney
Kobe Bufkin
Dariq Whitehead
Jett Howard
Brice Sensabaugh


Tier 6
Jaime Jacquez
Colby Jones
Sidy Cissoko
Amari Bailey
Rayan Rupert
Marcus Sasser
Derrick Lively

Tier 7 + Rest
Nick Smith Jr
Jalen Hood Schifino
Leonard Miller
Kyle Filipowski
Jaylen Clark
Slawson
Julian Strawther
Terq Smith
Kris Murray
Jordan Walsh
Julian Phillips
Gg Jackson
Brandin Podjdjskakshrh
Max Lewis

Update:

 

[seattlejazzfan]

I think Scoot is becoming underrated. If we traded Lauri for him I would understand it. There are reasons why you’d do that.

there are reasons why one would do that. absolutely. that doesn't mean you, i or Ainge would actually pull the trigger as there may be more and/or better reasons why you wouldn't do it.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think Scoot is becoming underrated. If we traded Lauri for him I would understand it. There are reasons why you’d do that.

I agree... its weird he seems to have lost so much shine.

I think if you do that its to reset the timeline and build around Scoot/Walker/whoever we draft. I don't see us doing it but we'd have to have a meeting if offered. I like the idea of throwing 9 and a handful of picks at Portland to see if we can get it done. Portland has some things working against them if they want to do a win now deal... they don't have the salary to send out unless its Simmons or Nurkic... I'm just not sure they are prepared to capitalize on this and may end up just punting and taking Scoot.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Perspective of an OKC beat writer. I think they want a bonafide big so they don't put too much pressure on Chet.


View: https://twitter.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1658901271334592517

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

You typed it, but it makes no sense. So you arent allowed to draft two guards in a row? Even though they are completely different? Makes no sense.

They'd spend top 10 picks in back-to-back years looking for a defensive guard to play next to Beal.