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ONE LOVE said:
I’d rather much get 9th and trade up to get 10th also.. then draft Hendricks and Bufkin.

Much better than just getting a 7th imo.. (Ausar)
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I think the idea here is that Amen slips to #7. If the Jazz have Amen in a completely different tier from Hendricks, Bufkin and Bilal, they might make that move. It's expensive, no doubt, as it's probably costing the Jazz a chance at Keyonte George in the 14 - 16 range.

I have Amen as the #3 prospect in the draft. His ability to beat defenders and feed Lauri and Walker could be a game-changer.
 
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Ferguson_Mellochill said:
I think the idea here is that Amen slips to #7. If the Jazz have Amen in a completely different tier from Hendricks, Bufkin and Bilal, they might make that move. It's expensive, no doubt, as it's probably costing the Jazz a chance at Keyonte George in the 14 - 16 range.

I have Amen as the #3 prospect in the draft. His ability to beat defenders and feed Lauri and Walker could be a game-changer.
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Would Amen ever fall that far?

Even if he does… I still think I’d rather have Hendricks and Bufkin.. it’s close, but I really buy shooting and those 2 have proven they can knock it down with consistency.
 
ONE LOVE said:
I’d rather much get 9th and trade up to get 10th also.. then draft Hendricks and Bufkin.

Much better than just getting a 7th imo.. (Ausar)
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I do something like that if Cam is there but not anyone else within the realm of belief.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Would Amen ever fall that far?

Even if he does… I still think I’d rather have Hendricks and Bufkin.. it’s close, but I really buy shooting and those 2 have proven they can knock it down with consistency.
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Go watch Amen and get back to me. The draft would have to shake out a certain way, but it's quite possible that one of the Thompsons gets to 7, and Ausar cancelled his workout with Indiana yesterday.

It's possible that the Jazz can move up from 9 to 7 using a future pick, and hold onto 16. The Pacers have too many picks in this draft as it is.
 
Here is the circumstantial evidence that suggests that the Jazz may be able to move up to #7 to draft Amen, and if not Amen, then perhaps Black or Walker:

1) Houston is planning to add a veteran guard in free agency making it more likely that they'd pass on Amen at #4. Cam Whitmore is increasingly showing up in mock drafts going to Houston.
2) Detroit reportedly likes Jarace Walker and would strongly consider him there even if Whitmore were still available at #5. Since they've just used top-5 picks on Cade and Ivey, they're expected to pass on Amen.
3) Orlando would like to package their picks at #6 and #11 to move up into the top 4. However, Portland and Houston want established players rather than picks in potential trades. Orlando would thus be staying at #6, and given their need for shooting, could choose Ausar over Amen.
4) Ausar had a workout scheduled with Indiana, but cancelled it on short notice. There could be other reasons for cancelling, but it's possible Ausar has been told he's going to Orlando at #6.
5) Indiana worked out Gradey Dick yesterday, and their GM Kevin Pritchard took Gradey out to dinner last night after the workout. If Indiana likes Gradey enough to draft him, they could move back to #9 to take him. Taylor Hendricks, another player the Pacers may like, should also be available at 9 because...
6) Washington is expected to draft a guard. Washington worked out Anthony Black and their new GM took him out to dinner after their workout. A number of mock drafts have been projecting Black to Washington for weeks. Kobe Bufkin is another possibility for the Wizards at #8.
7) Utah is working out Anthony Black. It's possible that Black would be available to the Jazz at #9, but at least until recently he was expected to be gone by #8. Maybe the Jazz told Black's agent that they have a trade-up possibility.
8) Woj reported on ESPN today that the Jazz may be able to move up and get their guy depending on how the early draft unfolds. This could mean that Whitmore and Walker are gone by the time Indiana drafts at #7.

Now all of this could be thwarted if Houston just takes Amen Thompson at #4. Thompson worked out with Houston today. Or maybe the Jazz would still move up to #7 to take Jarace Walker or Anthony Black. However, the Pacers would have to be set on Taylor Hendricks or Gradey Dick enough to pass on Jarace Walker and let the Jazz take him. If the Pacers are prioritizing shooting, then this might make sense.

The ultimate tell will be if Amen Thompson agrees to workout for Utah next week before the draft.
 
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Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Here is the circumstantial evidence that suggests that the Jazz may be able to move up to #7 to draft Amen, and if not Amen, then perhaps Black or Walker:

1) Houston is planning to add a veteran guard in free agency making it more likely that they'd pass on Amen at #4. Cam Whitmore is increasingly showing up in mock drafts going to Houston.
2) Detroit reportedly likes Jarace Walker and would strongly consider him there even if Whitmore were still available at #5. Since they've just used top-5 picks on Cade and Ivey, they're expected to pass on Amen.
3) Orlando would like to package their picks at #6 and #11 to move up into the top 4. However, Portland and Houston want established players rather than picks in potential trades. Orlando would thus be staying at #6, and given their need for shooting, could choose Ausar over Amen.
4) Ausar had a workout scheduled with Indiana, but cancelled it on short notice. There could be other reasons for cancelling, but it's possible Ausar has been told he's going to Orlando at #6.
5) Indiana worked out Gradey Dick yesterday, and their GM Kevin Pritchard took Gradey out to dinner last night after the workout. If Indiana likes Gradey enough to draft him, they could move back to #9 to take him. Taylor Hendricks, another player the Pacers may like, should also be available at 9 because...
6) Washington is expected to draft a guard. Washington worked out Anthony Black and their new GM took him out to dinner after their workout. A number of mock drafts have been projecting Black to Washington for weeks. Kobe Bufkin is another possibility for the Wizards at #8.
7) Utah is working out Anthony Black. It's possible that Black would be available to the Jazz at #9, but at least until recently he was expected to be gone by #8. Maybe the Jazz told Black's agent that they have a trade-up possibility.

Now all of this could be thwarted if Houston just takes Amen Thompson at #4. Thompson worked out with Houston today. Or maybe the Jazz would still move up to #7 to take Jarace Walker or Anthony Black. However, the Pacers would have to be set on Taylor Hendricks or Gradey Dick enough to pass on Jarace Walker and let the Jazz take him.
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I really like where your head is at in this and it honestly makes a lot of sense for both sides. If we want Black we have to move up to 7 in my opinion.
 
Here is a couple quick top-9 mocks from me with a couple different scenarios if we traded up to 7:

1. SAS - Wemby
2. CHA - Scoot
3. POR - Miller
4. HOU - Amen
5. DET - Whitmore
6. ORL - Ausar
7. IND - Black (trade with UTA)
8. WAS - Bufkin/Wallace
9. UTA - Jarace/Hendricks (trade with IND)

1. SAS - Wemby
2. CHA - Scoot
3. POR - Miller
4. HOU - Whitmore
5. DET - Jarace
6. ORL - Ausar
7. IND - Amen (trade with UTA)
8. WAS - Black
9. UTA - Hendricks/Dick (trade with IND)

1. SAS - Wemby
2. CHA - Scoot
3. POR - Miller
4. HOU - Amen
5. DET - Whitmore
6. ORL - Ausar
7. IND - Jarace (trade with UTA)
8. WAS - Black
9. UTA - Hendricks/Dick (trade with IND)
 
Elizah Huge said:
I really like where your head is at in this and it honestly makes a lot of sense for both sides. If we want Black we have to move up to 7 in my opinion.
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And duh, the other tea leaf is that Woj reported today that the Jazz may be able to move up and get their guy depending on how the early draft unfolds. I take this to mean that Whitmore and Walker are gone by the time Indiana drafts at #7.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
And duh, the other tea leaf is that Woj reported today that the Jazz may be able to move up and get their guy depending on how the early draft unfolds. I take this to mean that Whitmore and Walker are gone by the time Indiana drafts at #7.
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Ausar canceled his workout with Indiana though. I wonder what happens if he is there at 7.
 
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