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A few notes from David Locke's interview on 1280:

- The Kings are nutty and don't have consensus on what they want to do. One group wants WCS, one group wants Hezonja, and one group wants to trade out. What the Kings do will strongly affect the rest of the lottery.

- If Winslow gets past Sacto at 6, it's likely he'll slip to 10 at Miami.

- Indiana likes Lyles. They are candidates to take WCS, but if they pass, WCS could drop into the teens (e.g., 15); it doesn't sound like the Jazz are high on WCS.

- Oubre and Booker are both very likely to be available at 12

- Locke thinks this may be the last/best opportunity to trade up and get "elite" talent.

- Detroit expected to take Johnson at 8.

- Charlotte expected to take Kaminsky at 9.
 
Another source (bleacher report) reports that Russell is likely to go #2. Could be a smokescreen. Philly wants Russell.

Locke thinks Indiana will take Payne or Lyles at 11. WCS is considered risky. David West opted out yesterday and could make Lyles more likely.
 
Catchall said:
I like Russell, but I'm not sure I'd take him ahead of Okafor. He's a good shooter, but not a GREAT shooter like Curry. He's a good, shifty athlete, but not as explosive to the rack as Harden. Curry has to throw a lot of funk to get by defenders off the dribble. Russell is going to have to do the same. I like him, but think he's getting a bit overhyped.

Okafor is a steady double-double and go-to scorer. Easily an All Star-caliber talent, especially if he ends up in the Eastern Conf.
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Russell is a much better passer than any of those guys though. (According to a scout I heard on the radio this morning, he is an elite level passer)
 
So excited for today. I hope there is fireworks and we trade up.


I would love to get Winslow, Mario, Mudiay, or Johnson.

**** Porzingis and WCS. I want no part of them.
 
fishonjazz said:
Russell is a much better passer than any of those guys though. (According to a scout I heard on the radio this morning, he is an elite level passer)
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Pitino said he's the best passer he's seen since Magic. Whether that's true who knows, but the guy has special passing ability and vision. Also has elite handles like Curry, lightening quick release like Curry and is bigger and longer than Curry. Sure, doesn't shoot as well, but nobody in NBA history does - that doesn't mean he isn't or can't become a great shooter.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
Pitino said he's the best passer he's seen since Magic. Whether that's true who knows, but the guy has special passing ability and vision. Also has elite handles like Curry, lightening quick release like Curry and is bigger and longer than Curry. Sure, doesn't shoot as well, but nobody in NBA history does - that doesn't mean he isn't or can't become a great shooter.
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Magic 2.0 goes to the Lakers. Makes sense. I heard someone else refer to him as a passing savant.
 
Catchall said:
Another source (bleacher report) reports that Russell is likely to go #2. Could be a smokescreen. Philly wants Russell.
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I think the Russell to LA talk is real. They can land a premium big man in FA and if not, the 2016 draft next year is heavy in bigs especially in the lottery which is where they could end up again.

Small ball is in season and Russell can fill up a stat sheet.
 
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