The Official 2017 NBA Draft Talk Thread

[LurkMoar]

Frank's not gonna slip past 9

my mavs finally making moves

 

[DjBhaled]

Per sbnation it's been reported that Lakers are "locked in" to taking lonzo ball with the second pick, there has also been numerous reports of the Phoenix sun's attempting to trade up for the opportunity to select lonzo but this would only happen if the Lakers don't select him, which has been dispelled

 

[MooseMouthMthafuga]

Suns trying to trade up for Lonzo? How sway?

I think they have the Miami Heats 1st rd picks for 2018 & 2019-----the 2019 being unprotected I believe.


I could have the years wrong, but they could decide to use those picks to leverage a trade.


Also rumors that they might shop Bledsoe & TJ Warren.


I wonder if they can get that #5 pick from Sacramento for Bledsoe, TJ Warren, and a future 1st(The protected Miami pick)?


They did the same thing last year and came away with two top 10 picks(Bender & Chriss)


I think that would be a good deal for the Kings.They get a top 10 PG and a young SF who's capable of averaging 20ppg

 

[PortCityProphet]

I think they have the Miami Heats 1st rd picks for 2018 & 2019-----the 2019 being unprotected I believe.


I could have the years wrong, but they could decide to use those picks to leverage a trade.


Also rumors that they might shop Bledsoe & TJ Warren.


I wonder if they can get that #5 pick from Sacramento for Bledsoe, TJ Warren, and a future 1st(The protected Miami pick)?


They did the same thing last year and came away with two top 10 picks(Bender & Chriss)


I think that would be a good deal for the Kings.They get a top 10 PG and a young SF who's capable of averaging 20ppg

but the Lakers taking Lonzo at 2 tho, so they'd basically have to trade with Philly

 

[Houston911]

The 76ers are trash

They should have waited until draft night for fultz

I would have called bostons bluff

 

[42 Monks]

The 76ers are trash

They should have waited until draft night for fultz

I would have called bostons bluff

And let the Kings potentially step in?

Say the Kings do it and end up getting better. They don't just simply lose out... the Kings improving significantly decreases the value of Philly's trade assets (the Kings own picks). Philly did this to box out Sacramento and keep the Kings in the gutter as well as bring in talent that fits their existing young core.

 

[CarltonJunior]

The 76ers are trash

They should have waited until draft night for fultz

I would have called bostons bluff

I think the bluff is that they wouldve picked jackson at #1. I think thats some PR bullshyt. They wouldve dealt this pick to the Lakers

 

[Poitier]

Ben should be a secondary ballhandler who is primarily a cutter/roller/lob target in the half-court.

 

[Frump]

I could see the Cavs telling the Lakers listen if u don't give us a lot back we'll trade him to the Cavs and good luck signing him after he's played a year in Cleveland on a contender with Lebron

 

[IGSaint12]

I could see the Cavs telling the Lakers listen if u don't give us a lot back we'll trade him to the Cavs and good luck signing him after he's played a year in Cleveland on a contender with Lebron

1) The Lakers have no point in giving up too much for George because it's not like the Lakers are in a position to compete against GSW right now.
2) Even if PG joins the Cavs, it doesn't guarantee a chip. And it's chip or bust for that squad so the Lakers can just sit back and play the odds that Cavs won't win the title. And if they don't win then PG won't stay.

 

[IGSaint12]

Ben should be a secondary ballhandler who is primarily a cutter/roller/lob target in the half-court.

If he's not the primary ballhandler that means that teams can just sag off his non shooting ass which makes his cuts, rolls etc harder.

 

[Poitier]

If he's not the primary ballhandler that means that teams can just sag off his non shooting ass which makes his cuts, rolls etc harder.

At the 4 spot, I think he'd be just fine...plenty of 4s who can't shoot who thrive off-ball with movement and motor.

 

[Frump]

I said awhile ago Butler to Minny makes some sense

 

[Houston911]

And let the Kings potentially step in?

Say the Kings do it and end up getting better. They don't just simply lose out... the Kings improving significantly decreases the value of Philly's trade assets (the Kings own picks). Philly did this to box out Sacramento and keep the Kings in the gutter as well as bring in talent that fits their existing young core.

By offering picks 5 and 10?

Meh

That ain't near what philly gave up

I don't think Boston bites on that deal

 

[Frump]

1) The Lakers have no point in giving up too much for George because it's not like the Lakers are in a position to compete against GSW right now.
2) Even if PG joins the Cavs, it doesn't guarantee a chip. And it's chip or bust for that squad so the Lakers can just sit back and play the odds that Cavs won't win the title. And if they don't win then PG won't stay.

If Pg gets to the finals comes close and loves playing with Bron and the team he could stay

If I'm the Lakers I agree I don't trade a lot for him but Magic might want to make a splash