Following potential 2015 draftees

[Game6Conley]

"He's not as athletic as Damian Lillard, but he is a Damian Lillard-caliber," one NBA scout said. "He scores 20 points a night. The thing he does best is make his teammates better. He sees and completes passes that other guards can't imagine throwing."

 

[framer]

Denver is not in bad shape. They could keep #7, dump Lawson, pick up another mid lottery pick(and some extras), move Wilson Chandler at the deadline then ride the rookies and Jusuf Nurkick to Lottery Land again next season. Not a bad 2 to 3 season flip.

They are at least three years out from being competitive. They need to cash in for some extra picks then suck, Unless you think you have a star there at #7, you blow the thing up and move for 2017 picks. You aren't going to build your franchise in this draft. Not from 7 on. That # 7 pick is far more valuable to a team that thinks it is going to turn a corner like Utah, Indiana, or Boston. You should be able to get those teams in a bidding war if you play your cards right. If I am Denver I offer to trade back four or five places but I demand a very lightly protected 2017 first for my trouble.

 

[♪alt13]

This is disconcerting. The only possible team that Denver could be dealing with here is the Celtics and their multiple draft picks. If Denver is holding a firesale, they are going to want lots and lots of picks. I can't see them parting with Lawson for the 18th pick, he still has more value than that. Celtics have no need of Lawson, but I can see them paying a big price to get WCS or Turner with Denver's pick. A nice rim protector would look good on that team and pair well with Olynyk (whom I hate.) I can see them taking on Faried as well as I think he would be far more effective playing in the East, much like Millsap is. . .

Why? That doesn't make sense. If Sactown offers their pick that's better than 2 late first rounders.

 

[r_u_s_t_b_u_c_k_e_t]

... it's way too early to draft Burke's future replacement.

I thought/hoped we drafted his replacement last year.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I think about that every time I see him on the court.

Let me rephrase.

It's way too early to allocate major resources to draft Burke's future replacement. If I'm the Jazz, I first try to trade up into the late 1st for a guy like Delon Wright (who has the defense and positional flexibility to be a great fit) or I try Alec Burks in Trey's role and see how he fits. The answer might already be on the roster.

Worst case scenario for me is that Trey sticks, and continues to struggle. In that case, the Jazz shop him at the deadline, move him for peanuts and either draft a replacement with the 2016 pick or find a guy through trade or free agency next offseason.

I'm totally okay trading Burke if they get a guy early that they covet (like moving up to 8 or 9) but I'm not completely sold that he can't get better and be a solid reserve this upcoming season. I've always been kind of meh on Burke. Delighted they have Exum.

 

[kabenac]

This was probably mentioned but I'll post it anyways:

https://journaltimes.com/sports/basketball/bucks-beat-will-portis-follow-in-moncrief-s-footsteps-to/article_1ac3fe7b-0d93-57b3-b5e4-82ca16b31197.html


"A spate of teams picking before the Bucks have also worked out Portis, including Detroit (No. 8), Indiana (11), Utah (12), Phoenix (13), Oklahoma City (14), Atlanta (15) and Boston (16).

When I asked the personable Portis whether any team has given him a “promise’’ to select him, he smiled and said, “A couple of teams have. They told me I was their guy. Or that I’m definitely in their top two.

"I think they say that to everybody.’’"

 

[Coach Ellis]

Not a huge fan of Portis at 12, but I love his interviews.

 

[stitches]

Let me rephrase.

It's way too early to allocate major resources to draft Burke's future replacement. If I'm the Jazz, I first try to trade up into the late 1st for a guy like Delon Wright (who has the defense and positional flexibility to be a great fit) or I try Alec Burks in Trey's role and see how he fits. The answer might already be on the roster.

Worst case scenario for me is that Trey sticks, and continues to struggle. In that case, the Jazz shop him at the deadline, move him for peanuts and either draft a replacement with the 2016 pick or find a guy through trade or free agency next offseason.

I'm totally okay trading Burke if they get a guy early that they covet (like moving up to 8 or 9) but I'm not completely sold that he can't get better and be a solid reserve this upcoming season. I've always been kind of meh on Burke. Delighted they have Exum.

If I'm the Jazz I wait until next year... if Burke keeps struggling and doesn't pan out, go for Kris Dunn or Jamal Murray next year or for a vet.

 

[♪alt13]

*Mock Draft Competition* Fantastic Prizes!(ok maybe not quite Fantastic or Prizes)

LINK

 

[kabenac]

Not a huge fan of Portis at 12, but I love his interviews.

Neither am I. I'm hoping we either draft Johnson (doubtful, I know), Turner, or WCS (I think he's a safe pick). If not I hope DL has a nice offer & trades down.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Payne is a good player, but there are interesting bigs in our range. Payne is benefitting a bit from the lack of PGs in the draft, imo. Looney is probably a better prospect overall.

I do think there is some small chance that Winslow would drop, but it's starting to sound like WCS would drop. If he really has red flags, then it also affects the NY situation.

 

[stormkoopacv03]

Payne is a good player, but there are interesting bigs in our range. Payne is benefitting a bit from the lack of PGs in the draft, imo. Looney is probably a better prospect overall.

I do think there is some small chance that Winslow would drop, but it's starting to sound like WCS would drop. If he really has red flags, then it also affects the NY situation.

Yeah, that's a bit concerning to me. If WCS drops, that means Turner will move up the boards because of it. Would we be okay with WCS at 12, even though of medical issues?