Ah forgot about the RFA. I agree with giving Shabazz more PT but if FO is giving up on him then I think you could do a lot worse than that trade.
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Ah forgot about the RFA. I agree with giving Shabazz more PT but if FO is giving up on him then I think you could do a lot worse than that trade.
I see no reason why not either. People love talking about trades but in the NBA, 85 on the dollar trades place you in Denver Nugget-land.
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Let me edit this. I can live with this.
PG - Kyrie/Delly/Jack
SG - Waiters/Karasev
SF - Lebron/Sefolosha
PF - Bennett/Varejao/Thompson
C - Embiid/Gortat/Zeller
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Trade would be before draft so Bradley sign and trade won't be an option
Still would do anything to avoid trading our picks this year although I'm sure that's not possible
Can't imagine they wouldn't be taking at least one of sullinger or Olynyk though because if we are getting Love we wouldn't need them
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Chad Ford Mock Draft 6.0 
Cavs get chance for redemption but will Celts and Lakers trade out?
The lottery results are in and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the big winners in this year's NBA draft lottery for the second year in a row. That means it's time for our Mock Draft 6.0. At this point very little is set in stone. Expect this mock draft to continue to fluctuate greatly over the course of the next four weeks. The NBA draft combine just finished last weekend and had a significant impact on our board.
The process of team workouts has just started. Over the next few weeks the adidas Eurocamp and hundreds of team workouts will dramatically alter the face of the draft. But for now, here's our best stab, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, about how the draft might play out on June 26. Remember our mock draft is not a ranking of who we think the top players are. Instead it's a reporting tool to convey our latest intel from NBA scouts and GMs on what each time might do in the draft.
Here we go:
1
Andrew Wiggins
Cleveland Cavaliers (33 - 49)
COLLEGE: Kansas
HT: 6-8
WT: 200
POS: SG
The Cavs win the lottery for the third time in four years. That is pretty incredible. They hit a home run with Kyrie Irving and screwed it up with Anthony Bennett. There�¢??s no guarantee that Luol Deng is going to sign with them this summer and Parker brings high character and a versatile scoring threat. Joel Embiid is another guy to watch here. Anderson Varejao is 32 years old. They need a long-term replacement. But will Dan Gilbert have the patience to wait? I thought they'd to go safe and bring inJabari Parker. However, sources in Cleveland say that Wiggins is the likely choice. The team feels he has the most long-term potential, helps them defensively right out of the gate, can replace Dion Waiters in the starting lineup while adding character to the team.
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Joel Embiid
Milwaukee Bucks (15 - 67)
COLLEGE: Kansas
HT: 7-0
WT: 250
POS: C
The Bucks really liked Embiid before his back injury. But there are questions about whether they will actually be able to get him in for a physical before the draft. If they can, he is likely the No. 1 pick with Wiggins off the board. If they cannot, Parker or Dante Exum could move into this spot. Parker is the safe pick, but there are concerns that he plays the same position as Giannis Antetokounmpo. Exum could be their point guard of the future, as they would like to move Brandon Knight to the 2.
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Jabari Parker
Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63)
COLLEGE: Duke
HT: 6-8
WT: 241
POS: SF
Not an ideal set-up for the Sixers who were after Wiggins. But Parker gives the a terrific scoring option to pair with their young athletes in Michael Carter-Williams andNerlens Noel. Parker could average 20 PPG as a rookie in Philly. Look for Dante Exumto be a real possibility here, too. They could end up shopping Carter-Williams or just pairing the two together in the backcourt.
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Dante Exum
Orlando Magic (23 - 59)
COLLEGE: Australia
HT: 6-6
WT: 196
POS: PG
The Magic want a point guard and I think Exum would be a good long-term fit next toVictor Oladipo. Neither is a pure point guard and neither is a great shooter, but they offer length and the ability to get to the basket. Both still have a lot of room to improve. Marcus Smart is also a possibility here, though it might be a bit high.
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Noah Vonleh
Utah Jazz (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Indiana
HT: 6-10
WT: 247
POS: PF
Jazz fans have to be devastated. They have zero shot of landing Jabari Parker here. And their other targets are all gone as well. They donâ??t really need another power forward, but at this point, thatâ??s the value left on the board. Vonlehâ??s ability to stretch the floor should be intriguing to the Jazz.
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Aaron Gordon
Boston Celtics (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Arizona
HT: 6-9
WT: 220
POS: PF
The Celtics will likely shop this pick, though at No. 6 I am not sure exactly what they can get for it. They have been high on Gordon for a while, and I think this would be a very good fit for them. Offensively he is a bit raw, but I think his intangibles as a defender and energy guy will make up for a lot of that. He changes the game with his athleticism in ways that are hard to quantify.
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Julius Randle
Los Angeles Lakers (27 - 55)
COLLEGE: Kentucky
HT: 6-9
WT: 234
POS: PF
Look for the Lakers to start shopping this pick. If they had stayed in the top 3, they might have hung onto it, but at No. 6 the interest will be in trying to turn this pick and other assets into a veteran such as Kevin Love. If they keep the pick, they'll want a player who can come in and contribute from the start. Randle, along with Parker, might be the most NBA-ready freshman in the draft. With the Lakers' entire front line heading into free agency this summer (including Pau Gasol, Chris Kaman and Jordan Hill), L.A. is going to have a lot of needs up front.
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Marcus Smart
Sacramento Kings (28 - 54)
COLLEGE: Oklahoma State
HT: 6-3
WT: 227
POS: PG
The Kings are obsessed with analytics, and by just about every metric out there, Smart is one of the top three players in this draft. Smart fits a need on multiple levels for the Kings. Isaiah Thomas was good for the Kings this year, but ultimately they think he's a backup. Smart's size and basketball IQ are major upgrades at the position. But it's Smart's toughness, leadership, competitiveness and a desire to win at any cost that could transform the culture in Sacramento.
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Doug McDermott
Charlotte Hornets (43 - 39)
COLLEGE: Creighton
HT: 6-8
WT: 218
POS: SF
A very tough outcome for the Pistons who have to send this pick to the Hornets as part of the deal that shipped out Ben Gordon. Could McBuckets really go this high? Consider the situation. The Hornets desperately need shooting and scoring out of their small forward position. This might be a little high for McDermott, but his athletic numbers at the combine gave teams a little more leeway to take him this high and he is a good fit in Charlotte. The team is already loaded with athletes, they just need shooters with great basketball IQs. I think McDermott or Stauskas, either one, could end up here.
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Nik Stauskas
Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63)
COLLEGE: Michigan
HT: 6-7
WT: 207
POS: SG
The Sixers addressed their frontcourt needs with their first pick, but they still need shooting. Stauskas is not only, arguably, the best shooter in the draft, but he has the ability to play both the one and the two, giving the Sixers a great 2 guard plus depth behind Carter-Williams.
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Gary Harris
Denver Nuggets (36 - 46)
COLLEGE: Michigan State
HT: 6-5
WT: 205
POS: SG
Randy Foye is coming off a career year, and they have Evan Fournier as a backup, but Harris is a potential upgrade over both players. Not only can he score from anywhere on the floor and play both the 1 and the 2, but he's one of the few lockdown defenders in the draft.
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Dario Saric
Orlando Magic (23 - 59)
COLLEGE: Croatia
HT: 6-10
WT: 223
POS: PF
This is Orlando's second lottery pick, so they can afford to gamble a little bit here. Saric's situation remains cloudy. Will he be coming to the NBA next season or is he staying in Europe for a few more years? If he can assure teams he is coming to the NBA next season, he could go this high or higher.He is an amazing talent and with so many athletes on the roster already, getting someone as skilled as Saric to help facilitate things would be a terrific fit in Orlando.
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Adreian Payne
Minnesota Timberwolves (40 - 42)
COLLEGE: Michigan State
HT: 6-10
WT: 239
POS: PF
The Wolves are going to have to trade Kevin Love. He won't re-sign in Minnesota next season, which means they have to get something for him now or risk losing him for nothing next summer. So while perimeter shooting remains a must, they also will need help replacing Love in the frontcourt. The good news is that Payne offers something of both. Not only is he ready to step in and play in the paint from day one, but he's also a terrific shooter with NBA 3-point range who can really stretch the floor.
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Zach LaVine
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: UCLA
HT: 6-6
WT: 181
POS: PG
The Suns already have two combo guards in their starting line with Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe, but I don't think they'll hesitate to pull the trigger on LaVine if he's on the board. He has as much upside as anyone in the draft. He gives them another lethal shooter and should find minutes given that the Suns' backcourt lacks any real depth at either the 1 or the 2.
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James Young
Atlanta Hawks (38 - 44)
COLLEGE: Kentucky
HT: 6-8
WT: 213
POS: SF
The Hawks have been looking for another wing, and Young has tremendous upside here. If he had shot the ball more consistently as a freshman, he would have been selected six to eight spots higher. Still scouts are convinced there's nothing wrong with his stroke and given a little more time, he could be a very effective defense stretcher.
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Tyler Ennis
Chicago Bulls (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Syracuse
HT: 6-3
WT: 182
POS: PG
With Derrick Rose returning from his second ACL surgery and D.J. Augustin a free agent, the Bulls need a reliable point guard as Rose's backup. Ennis might be young, but he was among the steadiest point guards in the country and plays the sort of mistake free basketball the Bulls will want in a backup.
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Cavs get chance for redemption but will Celts and Lakers trade out?
The lottery results are in and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the big winners in this year's NBA draft lottery for the second year in a row. That means it's time for our Mock Draft 6.0. At this point very little is set in stone. Expect this mock draft to continue to fluctuate greatly over the course of the next four weeks. The NBA draft combine just finished last weekend and had a significant impact on our board.
The process of team workouts has just started. Over the next few weeks the adidas Eurocamp and hundreds of team workouts will dramatically alter the face of the draft. But for now, here's our best stab, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, about how the draft might play out on June 26. Remember our mock draft is not a ranking of who we think the top players are. Instead it's a reporting tool to convey our latest intel from NBA scouts and GMs on what each time might do in the draft.
Here we go:
1
Andrew Wiggins
Cleveland Cavaliers (33 - 49)
COLLEGE: Kansas
HT: 6-8
WT: 200
POS: SG
The Cavs win the lottery for the third time in four years. That is pretty incredible. They hit a home run with Kyrie Irving and screwed it up with Anthony Bennett. There�¢??s no guarantee that Luol Deng is going to sign with them this summer and Parker brings high character and a versatile scoring threat. Joel Embiid is another guy to watch here. Anderson Varejao is 32 years old. They need a long-term replacement. But will Dan Gilbert have the patience to wait? I thought they'd to go safe and bring inJabari Parker. However, sources in Cleveland say that Wiggins is the likely choice. The team feels he has the most long-term potential, helps them defensively right out of the gate, can replace Dion Waiters in the starting lineup while adding character to the team.
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Joel Embiid
Milwaukee Bucks (15 - 67)
COLLEGE: Kansas
HT: 7-0
WT: 250
POS: C
The Bucks really liked Embiid before his back injury. But there are questions about whether they will actually be able to get him in for a physical before the draft. If they can, he is likely the No. 1 pick with Wiggins off the board. If they cannot, Parker or Dante Exum could move into this spot. Parker is the safe pick, but there are concerns that he plays the same position as Giannis Antetokounmpo. Exum could be their point guard of the future, as they would like to move Brandon Knight to the 2.
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Jabari Parker
Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63)
COLLEGE: Duke
HT: 6-8
WT: 241
POS: SF
Not an ideal set-up for the Sixers who were after Wiggins. But Parker gives the a terrific scoring option to pair with their young athletes in Michael Carter-Williams andNerlens Noel. Parker could average 20 PPG as a rookie in Philly. Look for Dante Exumto be a real possibility here, too. They could end up shopping Carter-Williams or just pairing the two together in the backcourt.
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Dante Exum
Orlando Magic (23 - 59)
COLLEGE: Australia
HT: 6-6
WT: 196
POS: PG
The Magic want a point guard and I think Exum would be a good long-term fit next toVictor Oladipo. Neither is a pure point guard and neither is a great shooter, but they offer length and the ability to get to the basket. Both still have a lot of room to improve. Marcus Smart is also a possibility here, though it might be a bit high.
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Noah Vonleh
Utah Jazz (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Indiana
HT: 6-10
WT: 247
POS: PF
Jazz fans have to be devastated. They have zero shot of landing Jabari Parker here. And their other targets are all gone as well. They donâ??t really need another power forward, but at this point, thatâ??s the value left on the board. Vonlehâ??s ability to stretch the floor should be intriguing to the Jazz.
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Aaron Gordon
Boston Celtics (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Arizona
HT: 6-9
WT: 220
POS: PF
The Celtics will likely shop this pick, though at No. 6 I am not sure exactly what they can get for it. They have been high on Gordon for a while, and I think this would be a very good fit for them. Offensively he is a bit raw, but I think his intangibles as a defender and energy guy will make up for a lot of that. He changes the game with his athleticism in ways that are hard to quantify.
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Julius Randle
Los Angeles Lakers (27 - 55)
COLLEGE: Kentucky
HT: 6-9
WT: 234
POS: PF
Look for the Lakers to start shopping this pick. If they had stayed in the top 3, they might have hung onto it, but at No. 6 the interest will be in trying to turn this pick and other assets into a veteran such as Kevin Love. If they keep the pick, they'll want a player who can come in and contribute from the start. Randle, along with Parker, might be the most NBA-ready freshman in the draft. With the Lakers' entire front line heading into free agency this summer (including Pau Gasol, Chris Kaman and Jordan Hill), L.A. is going to have a lot of needs up front.
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Marcus Smart
Sacramento Kings (28 - 54)
COLLEGE: Oklahoma State
HT: 6-3
WT: 227
POS: PG
The Kings are obsessed with analytics, and by just about every metric out there, Smart is one of the top three players in this draft. Smart fits a need on multiple levels for the Kings. Isaiah Thomas was good for the Kings this year, but ultimately they think he's a backup. Smart's size and basketball IQ are major upgrades at the position. But it's Smart's toughness, leadership, competitiveness and a desire to win at any cost that could transform the culture in Sacramento.
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Doug McDermott
Charlotte Hornets (43 - 39)
COLLEGE: Creighton
HT: 6-8
WT: 218
POS: SF
A very tough outcome for the Pistons who have to send this pick to the Hornets as part of the deal that shipped out Ben Gordon. Could McBuckets really go this high? Consider the situation. The Hornets desperately need shooting and scoring out of their small forward position. This might be a little high for McDermott, but his athletic numbers at the combine gave teams a little more leeway to take him this high and he is a good fit in Charlotte. The team is already loaded with athletes, they just need shooters with great basketball IQs. I think McDermott or Stauskas, either one, could end up here.
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Nik Stauskas
Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63)
COLLEGE: Michigan
HT: 6-7
WT: 207
POS: SG
The Sixers addressed their frontcourt needs with their first pick, but they still need shooting. Stauskas is not only, arguably, the best shooter in the draft, but he has the ability to play both the one and the two, giving the Sixers a great 2 guard plus depth behind Carter-Williams.
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Gary Harris
Denver Nuggets (36 - 46)
COLLEGE: Michigan State
HT: 6-5
WT: 205
POS: SG
Randy Foye is coming off a career year, and they have Evan Fournier as a backup, but Harris is a potential upgrade over both players. Not only can he score from anywhere on the floor and play both the 1 and the 2, but he's one of the few lockdown defenders in the draft.
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Dario Saric
Orlando Magic (23 - 59)
COLLEGE: Croatia
HT: 6-10
WT: 223
POS: PF
This is Orlando's second lottery pick, so they can afford to gamble a little bit here. Saric's situation remains cloudy. Will he be coming to the NBA next season or is he staying in Europe for a few more years? If he can assure teams he is coming to the NBA next season, he could go this high or higher.He is an amazing talent and with so many athletes on the roster already, getting someone as skilled as Saric to help facilitate things would be a terrific fit in Orlando.
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Adreian Payne
Minnesota Timberwolves (40 - 42)
COLLEGE: Michigan State
HT: 6-10
WT: 239
POS: PF
The Wolves are going to have to trade Kevin Love. He won't re-sign in Minnesota next season, which means they have to get something for him now or risk losing him for nothing next summer. So while perimeter shooting remains a must, they also will need help replacing Love in the frontcourt. The good news is that Payne offers something of both. Not only is he ready to step in and play in the paint from day one, but he's also a terrific shooter with NBA 3-point range who can really stretch the floor.
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Zach LaVine
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: UCLA
HT: 6-6
WT: 181
POS: PG
The Suns already have two combo guards in their starting line with Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe, but I don't think they'll hesitate to pull the trigger on LaVine if he's on the board. He has as much upside as anyone in the draft. He gives them another lethal shooter and should find minutes given that the Suns' backcourt lacks any real depth at either the 1 or the 2.
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James Young
Atlanta Hawks (38 - 44)
COLLEGE: Kentucky
HT: 6-8
WT: 213
POS: SF
The Hawks have been looking for another wing, and Young has tremendous upside here. If he had shot the ball more consistently as a freshman, he would have been selected six to eight spots higher. Still scouts are convinced there's nothing wrong with his stroke and given a little more time, he could be a very effective defense stretcher.
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Tyler Ennis
Chicago Bulls (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Syracuse
HT: 6-3
WT: 182
POS: PG
With Derrick Rose returning from his second ACL surgery and D.J. Augustin a free agent, the Bulls need a reliable point guard as Rose's backup. Ennis might be young, but he was among the steadiest point guards in the country and plays the sort of mistake free basketball the Bulls will want in a backup.
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P.J. Hairston
Boston Celtics (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: North Carolina
HT: 6-5
WT: 229
POS: SG
The Celtics need shooting. After shipping off Courtney Lee to Memphis, Avery Bradleyremains the Grizzlies' only reliable 3-point shooter. Not only can Hairston stroke it from deep, he has an NBA body and should be more NBA ready than the average prospect selected at No. 17 -- a big plus for the Celtics.
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Cleanthony Early
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Wichita State
HT: 6-7
WT: 210
POS: SF
If the Suns address backcourt depth with their first pick, I could see them trying to address their small forward issues with their second pick. Gerald Green gave them some good minutes last year, but with P.J. Tucker a free agent, they could use someone like Early. He can shoot, rebound and tested very well in the athletic drills at the NBA combine.
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Rodney Hood
Chicago Bulls (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Duke
HT: 6-9
WT: 208
POS: SG
The Bulls need shooting in the worst way, and Hood shot a red-hot 42 percent from 3 this season. He has elite size for his position and has the maturity to step in and play meaningful minutes for the Bulls from day one. While the Bulls still have some front court issues to address, this draft really should shore up their backcourt challenges.
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Elfrid Payton
Toronto Raptors (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Louisiana Lafayette
HT: 6-4
WT: 185
POS: PG
Both Kyle Lowry and Greivis Vasquez are free agents this summer. While the Raptors would like to sign them both, Payton offers them some important insurance. In fact, even as a prospect he's probably a better than Vasquez from day one. Payton is the biggest sleeper in the draft. With his length, athleticism and defense I could see him going significantly higher than this, but I don't think he gets past Toronto if he's still on the board.
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Jusuf Nurkic
Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)
COLLEGE: Bosnia
HT: 6-11
WT: 280
POS: C
Nurkic has NBA size and soft hands to play the center position and let's face it, in a draft devoid of bigs, that's a commodity. His lack of elite athleticism and some conditioning issues probably keep him from going higher, but this is a nice draft-and-stash candidate for the Thunder.
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Jerami Grant
Memphis Grizzlies (50 - 32)
COLLEGE: Syracuse
HT: 6-8
WT: 214
POS: SF
The Grizzlies could use help at the 3, and Grant gives them a combo forward with elite athletic ability and length. His lack of a real jump shot keeps him from going higher, but the defensive toughness he brings to the table should really help the Grizzlies.
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K.J. McDaniels
Utah Jazz (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Clemson
HT: 6-6
WT: 195
POS: SF
McDaniels gives the Jazz an athletic forward who should bring defensive toughness right away. Many scouts feel he's one of the more underrated players in the draft -- someone who's a jump shot away from being a dominant wing.
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T.J. Warren
Charlotte Hornets (43 - 39)
COLLEGE: NC State
HT: 6-8
WT: 220
POS: SF
There's a run on wings! Warren is the best scorer of the lot -- a player who looks for and can get his shot from anywhere on the floor. Given the Bobcats' scoring issues at the 3 (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist may be a great defender, but he's struggled to find his offense) Warren is a great fit here. His lack of a 3-point shot is the only thing holding him back from going higher.
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Kristaps Porzingis
Houston Rockets (54 - 28)
COLLEGE: Latvia
HT: 6-11
WT: 220
POS: PF
Iâ??m not sure if Porzingis will stay in the draft. He could go in the lottery if he waits until 2015. But if he stays in the draft the Rockets will be tempted. They donâ??t need rookies right now and in a few years he could be a valuable piece on their front line.
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Shabazz Napier
Miami Heat (54 - 28)
COLLEGE: Connecticut
HT: 6-1
WT: 175
POS: PG
Mario Chalmers is an unrestricted free agent and it's unclear whether the Heat will be able to afford to pay him. Norris Cole is also hitting free agency this summer and the Heat could use a veteran guard who knows how to play in big games. Napier could be a Chalmers-like player for them down the road.
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Clint Capela
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Switzerland
HT: 6-11
WT: 222
POS: PF
Capela's stock has slipped a bit since a mediocre showing at the Nike Hoop Summit but he still has elite length and athletic ability and is another player who could be valuable in a few years as a draft-and-stash candidate. Given that the Suns have three first-round picks, it makes sense for at least one of them to be international player.
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Kyle Anderson
Los Angeles Clippers (57 - 25)
COLLEGE: UCLA
HT: 6-9
WT: 230
POS: PF
Anderson plays like a point guard, but he has the body of a NBA power forward. The Clippers have the best point guard in the game in Chris Paul, but Paul could use some help with Darren Collison heading to free agency. I think Doc Rivers might be the perfect coach to get the most out of Anderson's talents.
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C.J. Wilcox
Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)
COLLEGE: Washington
HT: 6-5
WT: 200
POS: SG
The Thunder could always use more shooting and Wilcox is another lights out shooter. He's got the size and athleticism to play the 2, but his age has caused his stock to fall. I think this would be a nice late pickup for the Thunder.
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Mitch McGary
San Antonio Spurs (62 - 20)
COLLEGE: Michigan
HT: 6-10
WT: 250
POS: PF
With the possibility of Tim Duncan retiring, the Spurs are going to need some help in the paint. Had McGary not hurt his back this fall, he wouldâ??ve been a like lottery pick. If everything checks out OK, this could be another DeJuan Blair type get for them.
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P.J. Hairston
Boston Celtics (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: North Carolina
HT: 6-5
WT: 229
POS: SG
The Celtics need shooting. After shipping off Courtney Lee to Memphis, Avery Bradleyremains the Grizzlies' only reliable 3-point shooter. Not only can Hairston stroke it from deep, he has an NBA body and should be more NBA ready than the average prospect selected at No. 17 -- a big plus for the Celtics.
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Cleanthony Early
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Wichita State
HT: 6-7
WT: 210
POS: SF
If the Suns address backcourt depth with their first pick, I could see them trying to address their small forward issues with their second pick. Gerald Green gave them some good minutes last year, but with P.J. Tucker a free agent, they could use someone like Early. He can shoot, rebound and tested very well in the athletic drills at the NBA combine.
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Rodney Hood
Chicago Bulls (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Duke
HT: 6-9
WT: 208
POS: SG
The Bulls need shooting in the worst way, and Hood shot a red-hot 42 percent from 3 this season. He has elite size for his position and has the maturity to step in and play meaningful minutes for the Bulls from day one. While the Bulls still have some front court issues to address, this draft really should shore up their backcourt challenges.
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Elfrid Payton
Toronto Raptors (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Louisiana Lafayette
HT: 6-4
WT: 185
POS: PG
Both Kyle Lowry and Greivis Vasquez are free agents this summer. While the Raptors would like to sign them both, Payton offers them some important insurance. In fact, even as a prospect he's probably a better than Vasquez from day one. Payton is the biggest sleeper in the draft. With his length, athleticism and defense I could see him going significantly higher than this, but I don't think he gets past Toronto if he's still on the board.
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Jusuf Nurkic
Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)
COLLEGE: Bosnia
HT: 6-11
WT: 280
POS: C
Nurkic has NBA size and soft hands to play the center position and let's face it, in a draft devoid of bigs, that's a commodity. His lack of elite athleticism and some conditioning issues probably keep him from going higher, but this is a nice draft-and-stash candidate for the Thunder.
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Jerami Grant
Memphis Grizzlies (50 - 32)
COLLEGE: Syracuse
HT: 6-8
WT: 214
POS: SF
The Grizzlies could use help at the 3, and Grant gives them a combo forward with elite athletic ability and length. His lack of a real jump shot keeps him from going higher, but the defensive toughness he brings to the table should really help the Grizzlies.
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K.J. McDaniels
Utah Jazz (25 - 57)
COLLEGE: Clemson
HT: 6-6
WT: 195
POS: SF
McDaniels gives the Jazz an athletic forward who should bring defensive toughness right away. Many scouts feel he's one of the more underrated players in the draft -- someone who's a jump shot away from being a dominant wing.
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T.J. Warren
Charlotte Hornets (43 - 39)
COLLEGE: NC State
HT: 6-8
WT: 220
POS: SF
There's a run on wings! Warren is the best scorer of the lot -- a player who looks for and can get his shot from anywhere on the floor. Given the Bobcats' scoring issues at the 3 (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist may be a great defender, but he's struggled to find his offense) Warren is a great fit here. His lack of a 3-point shot is the only thing holding him back from going higher.
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Kristaps Porzingis
Houston Rockets (54 - 28)
COLLEGE: Latvia
HT: 6-11
WT: 220
POS: PF
Iâ??m not sure if Porzingis will stay in the draft. He could go in the lottery if he waits until 2015. But if he stays in the draft the Rockets will be tempted. They donâ??t need rookies right now and in a few years he could be a valuable piece on their front line.
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Shabazz Napier
Miami Heat (54 - 28)
COLLEGE: Connecticut
HT: 6-1
WT: 175
POS: PG
Mario Chalmers is an unrestricted free agent and it's unclear whether the Heat will be able to afford to pay him. Norris Cole is also hitting free agency this summer and the Heat could use a veteran guard who knows how to play in big games. Napier could be a Chalmers-like player for them down the road.
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Clint Capela
Phoenix Suns (48 - 34)
COLLEGE: Switzerland
HT: 6-11
WT: 222
POS: PF
Capela's stock has slipped a bit since a mediocre showing at the Nike Hoop Summit but he still has elite length and athletic ability and is another player who could be valuable in a few years as a draft-and-stash candidate. Given that the Suns have three first-round picks, it makes sense for at least one of them to be international player.
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Kyle Anderson
Los Angeles Clippers (57 - 25)
COLLEGE: UCLA
HT: 6-9
WT: 230
POS: PF
Anderson plays like a point guard, but he has the body of a NBA power forward. The Clippers have the best point guard in the game in Chris Paul, but Paul could use some help with Darren Collison heading to free agency. I think Doc Rivers might be the perfect coach to get the most out of Anderson's talents.
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C.J. Wilcox
Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)
COLLEGE: Washington
HT: 6-5
WT: 200
POS: SG
The Thunder could always use more shooting and Wilcox is another lights out shooter. He's got the size and athleticism to play the 2, but his age has caused his stock to fall. I think this would be a nice late pickup for the Thunder.
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Mitch McGary
San Antonio Spurs (62 - 20)
COLLEGE: Michigan
HT: 6-10
WT: 250
POS: PF
With the possibility of Tim Duncan retiring, the Spurs are going to need some help in the paint. Had McGary not hurt his back this fall, he wouldâ??ve been a like lottery pick. If everything checks out OK, this could be another DeJuan Blair type get for them.
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Id give up Olynyk the fastest.
lakers better ship that pick to minny for love period
kevin love is 25 and proven and u have 21 & 22 years old coming out so i see no difference
kevin love is 25 and proven and u have 21 & 22 years old coming out so i see no difference
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
Olynyk 10/10 times. Part of why Flip was pissed he took Shabazz was because he traded down with the intent of taking Olynyk.
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
The back issues with sullinger, his height, and the fact that he is one year closer to an extension than Olynyk make it a tougher decision
Olynyk is pretty good, very well rounded, 7 footer, great passer
Both of them make drafting vonlah or Randall kind of pointless to me
Leaning towards smart at the moment
superunknown23
Superstar
After dreaming about Wiggins all season long on the coli, Lakers fans get #7
Sly Cookin
based
James young to the hawks
Id be surprised if we hold onto both picks. I dont really like Olynyk at all. At absolute best he is Scola..and while that is very good, it is highly unlikely.
muzikfrk75
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