2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Bawse Dawg]

Some absolutely deranged Siakam trades being thrown around this offseason.

But I guess if anyone had predicted the Gobert haul beforehand it would have been laughed at too. Just takes one team.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

2023 NBA Draft: Inside Anthony Black's winding journey from bright football future to likely top-10 pick

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[Handlogten's Heros]

I don’t think it’s that much either but Siakam is on an expiring contract. They would need an extension in place first but it’s not crazy to me.

That’s the issue. I don’t think I will love Pascal’s next contract either. I’m not a big Green fan KP is just contract fodder, #4 is a pretty good asset. I just think Houston is gonna do dumb stuff this summer. Having no incentive to tank next year and a **** ton of cap space in a rough FA market… with that owner… have fun Rockets fans.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Really need Taylor Midricks to impress teams above Utah so Walker/Black/JHS are the options Ainge has to choose from

Lol JHS will be there at 9… and 16. So much hate. I do think you will get your wish though. I would be Taylor goes top 8. Walker/Ausar/Black are the guys that could fall to #9. Small chance two of them are there if Wallace got a promise at 8.

 

[Jose Mayonnaise]

The more Mock Drafts I do the more I realize there are just very few scenarios in which there aren't at least 2 guys drafted that I really like.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

siakam just isn't that special. mediocre efficiency is his biggest problem and the main reason he doesn't move the needle on winning (also, very average defensively) despite the fact he puts up numbers. he was surround by a **** ton of talent in toronto and couldn't even make the playoffs. he's a guy you overpay for and regret it later.

 

[Jingled]

"all utah has for sure on their roster is walker kessler"

huh?

Seriously...WTF is he talking about?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

siakam just isn't that special. mediocre efficiency is his biggest problem and the main reason he doesn't move the needle on winning (also, very average defensively) despite the fact he puts up numbers. he was surround by a **** ton of talent in toronto and couldn't even make the playoffs. he's a guy you overpay for and regret it later.

Siakim is incredible imo. Toronto's team construction was ***. His 2nd best player was a 6' tall guard who doesn't even make 40% of his shots. Last time in the playoffs he was giving Joel Embiid the business despite having to play out of position because Toronto was one of those dumb teams who decided to test if true bigs weren't important.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Seriously...WTF is he talkiung about?

Only logical reason is he forgot Lauri existed? Lol

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

siakam just isn't that special. mediocre efficiency is his biggest problem and the main reason he doesn't move the needle on winning (also, very average defensively) despite the fact he puts up numbers. he was surround by a **** ton of talent in toronto and couldn't even make the playoffs. he's a guy you overpay for and regret it later.

I think he's in the Bradley Beal tier of all-stars. On a regular max I think its good... Aging and on a bigger max I think that deal will have some ugly years.

I think there are some fit issues with his game. In the right situation though I like him. Portland with Dame should be the acquirer... in Houston with Harden might be fine for a year or two. In Utah I don't have a ton of interest. Timeline, fit, price, etc.

 

[Jingled]

Only logical reason is he forgot Lauri existed? Lol

Right? If he thinks the Jazz should trade Lauri, he probably would've explained that. I legit think he just completely forgot about him.

 

[stitches]

Only logical reason is he forgot Lauri existed? Lol

The only thing I can possibly think about is... he was talking long-term and thinks Lauri might leave after his contract is up.