2024 NBA Draft Mega Thread

[Handlogten's Heros]

I was thinking top 10..

yeah... 29/32 is not getting you anywhere near top 10. 17 and 22 are the most likely spots for that.

 

[KqWIN]

Castle isn’t dropping especially since he’s 6’7 in shoes now too

I wouldn’t bet on him dropping, but he’s not as much of a lock as the other guys. DX had Castle going #9, so it’s not like #10 would be some kind of massive drop. Less than 20% of happening in my eyes but the other guys are like <1-5% for me.

 

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Should we combine 29 and 31 to move up? We have too many young in’s,

What could we move up to?

I don't think 29 and 32 gets you any better than 22.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I wouldn’t bet on him dropping, but he’s not as much of a lock as the other guys. DX had Castle going #9, so it’s not like #10 would be some kind of massive drop. Less than 20% of happening in my eyes but the other guys are like <1-5% for me.

Is Castle a guy you think fans are higher on than FO? DX has been behind the curve on him a little he was around 15 after the Natty.

 

[KqWIN]

Is Castle a guy you think fans are higher on than FO? DX has been behind the curve on him a little he was around 15 after the Natty.

I don't know how to asses "fan" or "FO" opinion....but I guess I would lean towards fan opinion being higher just from what I've seen. 1) I think Castle's shooting concerns have been overlooked/dismissed very quickly (though you could argue the same is true for many others) and 2) he was a star in the tournament so has some recency bias/more exposure 3) DX has indeed been lower on him and I think their mocks/big boards reflect FO thinking more than fans do.

 

[Elizah Huge]

I don't know how to asses "fan" or "FO" opinion....but I guess I would lean towards fan opinion being higher just from what I've seen. 1) I think Castle's shooting concerns have been overlooked/dismissed very quickly (though you could argue the same is true for many others) and 2) he was a star in the tournament so has some recency bias/more exposure 3) DX has indeed been lower on him and I think their mocks/big boards reflect FO thinking more than fans do.

Jazz fans at least think he’s a top-5 ish prospect or so. Quite a bit would have him in their top-3.

 

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I wonder more about what we could get for 10 and 29 or 10 and 32.

Memphis has 9, 39, and 57. I don't think it is worth giving up 10 and one of 29/32 to move up one spot..

The Spurs have 4, 8, 35, and 48. They would probably look to consolidate, not expand, but might give 8 & 35 for 10 & 29.

Portland has 7, 14, 34, and 40. Similar situation to the Spurs. Best case might be 7 and 34 (or 40) for 10 and 29.

Charlotte would be more interesting. They have 6 and 42. I doubt they would do 6 for 10 and 29, but maybe they would give both of theirs for all three of ours. Many people her probably wouldn't do that since they like prospects in the 29 or 32 range, but I would to ensure we get a better chance of getting our guy at 6 and still having a chance at 42 for someone. I don't think 10 and 29 are enough for 6 or even 6 and 42.

Detroit has 5 and 53. Maybe they would see enough team needs to take all three of our picks for their two.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Castle won't get past Charlotte. That is my prediction and I'm going to stick with it.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I wonder more about what we could get for 10 and 29 or 10 and 32.

Memphis has 9, 39, and 57. I don't think it is worth giving up 10 and one of 29/32 to move up one spot..

The Spurs have 4, 8, 35, and 48. They would probably look to consolidate, not expand, but might give 8 & 35 for 10 & 29.

Portland has 7, 14, 34, and 40. Similar situation to the Spurs. Best case might be 7 and 34 (or 40) for 10 and 29.

Charlotte would be more interesting. They have 6 and 42. I doubt they would do 6 for 10 and 29, but maybe they would give both of theirs for all three of ours. Many people her probably wouldn't do that since they like prospects in the 29 or 32 range, but I would to ensure we get a better chance of getting our guy at 6 and still having a chance at 42 for someone. I don't think 10 and 29 are enough for 6 or even 6 and 42.

Detroit has 5 and 53. Maybe they would see enough team needs to take all three of our picks for their two.

I can't see 29 or 32 moving us up from 10 unless its a Bilal/Jarace situation like last year where pacers and wiz flipped spots. Both got the guy they wanted.

Charlotte and Detroit are teams I could see potentially making a move back but I'd guess it would be a future pick or a player they are after and not a jump up from 42 or from 53. Detroit also traded the 32nd pick to us so they may not be super interested in adding multiple young players.

If you can consolidate 29/32 into say 22 or 17 you might be able to do 10/17 for 6 maybe?

 

[kabenac]

I'm wondering if there will be a Lively-like player in this draft who rockets up the board and is a huge surprise. It'd be nice if one went top-9 so someone could perhaps fall to us.

I think Holland could be there at 10 and there's a chance someone will fall like Knecht or less likely Dillingham.

It's going to be very interesting to see what Ainge does. I trust in him and expect him to have a plan for whatever happens.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Who’s the 4th?

The three this year are better prospects than Coulibaly anyways.

Dadiet. He's playing better than Salaun or Risacher the last few weeks

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I'm wondering if there will be a Lively-like player in this draft who rockets up the board and is a huge surprise. It'd be nice if one went top-9 so someone could perhaps fall to us.

I think Holland could be there at 10 and there's a chance someone will fall like Knecht or less likely Dillingham.

It's going to be very interesting to see what Ainge does. I trust in him and expect him to have a plan for whatever happens.

Was Lively a surprise? He was the #1 ranked college player preseason...