Official 2022 NBA Draft Day Thread

[Robz4000]

LDN to Memphis too.

[RC_Drunkford]

can't believe Memphis aquired 2 picks and drafted 3 players. They must really feel like these guys could be good bench rotation players. I'd like Procida with 25 or a trade for a future first

[ginobilized]

Washington
Liddell
Christie
Procida

[Kurik]

On like 2 attempts per game. Not really a shooter. I'm really not high on this guys as most seem to be.

Closer to 3 but also shot 80% from the FT line which is a good sign for the future.

[Robz4000]

Sorry Beauchamp fans, he headed to Milwaukee.

[Ariel]

Blake Wesley at 25 & Kamagate/Procida/Minott at 38... c'mon...

[BacktoBasics]

We’ll see what happens with Lonnie. Definitely an insurance policy. But I’m not going to automatically write Lonnie off because a guy slipped to 20. Too many other factors. Great pick though. At least for now.

[BacktoBasics]

We’ll see what happens with Lonnie. Definitely an insurance policy. But I’m not going to automatically write Lonnie off because a guy slipped to 20. Too many other factors. Great pick though. At least for now.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1540091266087546880

[timtonymanu]

LDN to Memphis too.

Glad he got 3 rings cause at this point he’s just filler for trades now

[rogcl1]

On like 2 attempts per game. Not really a shooter. I'm really not high on this guys as most seem to be.

It's a bet on his last ten games. That's when the light appeared to turn on for him.

[rogcl1]

On like 2 attempts per game. Not really a shooter. I'm really not high on this guys as most seem to be.

It's a bet on his last ten games. That's when the light appeared to turn on for him.

[John B]

Boys I think Spurs are standing pat. Sochan is great. Malaki looks like a baller. We need a big.

[spurraider21]

i wouldnt mind Kendall Brown here. im sensing Procida though

[John B]

Wow with Beauchamp sad story, that was almost a Spurs pick

[Degoat]

Blake Wesley!!! 3 rookies!!

[Joseph Kony]

Wesley it is

[spurraider21]

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[Seventyniner]

Two SGs, figures.

I'm nowhere close to a draftnik so I can't say how good or bad this is.

[Robz4000]

Spurs went super raw with Wessley.

[heyheymymy]

Yes! Branham/Wesley will be a nice duo

[Dejounte]

Blake Wesley was on my higher tiers. STEAL

[spurraider21]

tbh looks like the spurs just picked off of timvp's big board :lol

[Russ]

Wesley has upside. Yet another one.

[DAF86]

The equality movement has gone to far. The Bucks just drafted some lesbian.

[slick'81]

Lol@noway spurs make all three 1st rnd picks :lol

[heyheymymy]

Reloaded SG harder than PF so far lol

[dbestpro]

Love the first two picks, hate the third pick. Hope the pick was made to trade Wesley.

[td4mvp2k]

cya DJM

[Russ]

Spurs weren't lucky with the distribution at 9.

But they dodged a bunch of mediocrities with all three picks.

[Isitjustme?]

Trollinger been blowing this Wesley kid all day and all night on the Athletic

[Kurik]

Great picks, taking talented players and not reaching. Great draft.

[heyheymymy]

Would be awesome to snag Minott at 38 and fully restock SG and PF

Sochan/Minott
Branham/Wesley

[John B]

another guard? haha

[Degoat]

38 we taking Caleb Houstan Lmao jk would love Jaylin Williams or Christian Koloko. There’s gonna be some interesting 2nd rounders for sure

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Don't get this pick. 2 guards while timvp is saying his sources are adament that Primo is their future PG??

This screams that trades are in the works to me.

[Kurik]

another guard? haha

Picking talent as they should.

[daslicer]

Another guard well at least we got a PF.

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Don't get this pick. 2 guards while timvp is saying his sources are adament that Primo is their future PG??

This screams that trades are in the works to me.

[John B]

Duren going to New York? Come on Wright

[Russ]

Kamagate, Procida or Baldwin at 38 would be nice.

[Mr. Body]

Wesley's game is similar to Ivey. Certainly not the same burst and impact this year, but he has some good tools to grow on. Good pick in a vacuum, not quite sure how the roster shakes out just yet.

[td4mvp2k]

last pick almost has to be an international

[rascal]

I like Wesley.

[Ariel]

I'm incredibly stoked, we've picked up guys who were pretty much BPA at all positions, met a great need with Sochan, and added 2 young players with tremendous upside. Other than trading for Banchero, I don't think we could have done any better. If we add Kamagate or Minott at 38 that's a coup. FANTASTIC DRAFT.

[Mr. Body]

Is Wesley getting traded? It's a little strange given the Branham pick.

[BacktoBasics]

Smart draft and stash for the heat

[John B]

Don't get this pick. 2 guards while timvp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8) is saying his sources are adament that Primo is their future PG??

This screams that trades are in the works to me.

Murray is on the move maybe by tradeline

[td4mvp2k]

I'm incredibly stoked, we've picked up guys who were pretty much BPA at all positions, met a great need with Sochan, and added 2 young players with tremendous upside. Other than trading for Banchero, I don't think we could have done any better. If we add Kamagate or Minott at 38 that's a coup. FANTASTIC DRAFT.
i like that they didnt have to reach to get two top 20 quality scoring wings in this draft

[rankingtear]

Great draft. Branham and Wesley have star equity , Wesley can grow into a lethal 6th man.

[heyheymymy]

Yeah no flashy trades but Wright gets it done with a clear concept, you can see where his minds at. I like the picks. Best crossroads of talent vs. need balance possible, good job.

[Russ]

not quite sure how the roster shakes out just yet.

Blow the whistle, roll out the ball, and see who grabs it.

[John B]

There goes Jovic to Miami. I like that guy for my stash. That left Kamagate or Procida.

38th would have to be a stash. 4 rookies??? Kamagate

[heyheymymy]

Just spitballing a few steps ahead but if they move on from Walker, Langford flops, and JRich gets traded, Spurs would be kinda shy at SG so the double Guard picks could be handy then.

If Spurs want to push Primo to PG that's just Vassell left really who himself might push up to SF more naturally at times imo

[heyheymymy]

So glad Jovic is gone

Haunted me on mocks for months at 20

No thanks imo

[mo7888]

I've noticed that Atlanta hasn't been able to move Collins tonight...

[heyheymymy]

So glad Jovic is gone

Haunted me on mocks for months at 20

No thanks imo

[DPG21920]

They're creating cap space.

Oh for sure lol - I get if from NY perspective

But why on earth would anyone care about creating cap space for NY if they didnt give anything up?

[scott]

I've noticed that Atlanta hasn't been able to move Collins tonight...

Wesley for Collins... lets do it.

[Ariel]

Is Wesley getting traded? It's a little strange given the Branham pick. I sure as hell hope not. I don't see why he'd be traded. Lonnie is likely out the door, and Wesley steps right in. Josh Richardson is likely traded sooner rather than later, and Romeo Langford is dead weight. There's no way on earth you pass on talent to accommodate borderline rotation players. Take talent whenever you can, figure out the rest later. No brainer.

[Degoat]

Feel sorry for Jaden Hardy lol he’s the only player left in the green room right?

[Mr. Body]

I sure as hell hope not. I don't see why he'd be traded. Lonnie is likely out the door, and Wesley steps right in. Josh Richardson is likely traded sooner rather than later, and Romeo Langford is dead weight. There's no way on earth you pass on talent to accommodate borderline rotation players. Take talent whenever you can, figure out the rest later. No brainer.

Definitely not against it, but it feels like they cannibalize each other a little bit in court room. We'll see.

[td4mvp2k]

GS might have another splash bro lite in baldwin jr

[Mr. Body]

Feel sorry for Jaden Hardy lol he’s the only player left in the green room right?

He was my call for last one there. He's not a good player and a big reach.

[Mr. Body]

OKC has no intention of being good next year either.

[RC_Drunkford]

both shooters with 6'10'' 6'11'' wingspans who got a pick & roll and midrange game. They might be closer to a Johnny Davis from a potential standpoint than some people think

[scott]

Second rounder Jaden Hardy... ouch... the Spurs wouldn't dare... would they?

[Degoat]

If the spurs get another steal at 38 I’ll never say a bad thing about Wright again lol

[Degoat]

If the spurs get another steal at 38 I’ll never say a bad thing about Wright again lol

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The more I think of pick 25, the more schizophrenicit seems. Makes zero sense outside of a trade. If it's legitimately a keeper, I do not get it at all. McGowens would have been a better fit if they wanted a second first round guard.

Kinda ruined the first round tbh

[Mr. Body]

OKC has no intention of being good next year either.

My bad, Peyton Watson goes to Denver.

I don't get that at all. Massive reach. Why not take Liddel? They need shooters, too.

[barakz21]

I was hoping we’d get Procida at 25, then again I felt like they nailed the first 2 picks anyway. So I’m not too bummed.

[poopbox]

I've noticed that Atlanta hasn't been able to move Collins tonight...

I found it funny when Kendrick Perkins said Atlanta needs to draft a stretch 4...which is kinda what Collins is supposed to be...

Market for him must be really low...it's probably even lower after the draft...

[scott]

My bad, Peyton Watson goes to Denver.

I don't get that at all. Massive reach. Why not take Liddel? They need shooters, too.

TBH I question whether OKC has intentions of ever being good. I feel like their team is a social experiment. Presti is that guy who simulates the season just to draft in NBA2k

[John B]

Great draft. Branham and Wesley have star equity , Wesley can grow into a lethal 6th man.

I agree. This team desperately needs ballers and that's who they're getting.

[Degoat]

The more I think of pick 25, the more schizophrenicit seems. Makes zero sense outside of a trade. If it's legitimately a keeper, I do not get it at all. McGowens would have been a better fit if they wanted a second first round guard.

Kinda ruined the first round tbh

I kinda disagree, Blake Wesley was getting some lottery buzz earlier in the week. Tre Jones isnt the answer as the backup PG. He’ll need time to develop it I trust what the spurs saw in him

[DPG21920]

Ok, this makes sense now

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[td4mvp2k]

one of these playoff teams have to be eyeballing Liddell in the 2nd

[Mugen]

Pretty good 1st round from BWrong tbh. Hopefully 2 out of 3 hit but no issues with any of the picks tbhhhh

[objective]

Have not watched enough of Wesley or Branham to have a strong opinion.

Hoping for Procida at 38. If not him, Koloko or Kamagate.

[BatManu20]

Next pick’s gotta be a stash, right? No way we’re bringing in 4 Rookies.

[itzsoweezee]

The only way this draft makes any sense is if the spurs are finally ready to tank.

[Degoat]

Next pick’s gotta be a stash, right? No way we’re bringing in 4 Rookies.

Id imagine so but the spurs like to use the 2nd rounders on a 2 way deal usually

[John B]

Next pick’s gotta be a stash, right? No way we’re bringing in 4 Rookies.


That's too bad because Spurs still need a big man... maybe Kamagate stash

[BatManu20]

Or are we gonna draft another Guard in Max Christie :lol

[John B]

there goes our promise to Caleb

[GAustex]

A PF who can run defend rebound is tough and maybe shoot
Is there one out there?

[slick'81]

The only way this draft makes any sense is if the spurs are finally ready to tank.


theres always free agency

[DPG21920]

I am beyond happy tbh….Spurs are still stuck in middle and its scary but realistically outside of trading Murray or landing a star for the picks (which no one did) this was a great outcome.

To go from legit thinking we were getting Dieng at9 to this? OMG

[DPG21920]

I am beyond happy tbh….Spurs are still stuck in middle and its scary but realistically outside of trading Murray or landing a star for the picks (which no one did) this was a great outcome.

To go from legit thinking we were getting Dieng at9 to this? OMG

[Cardinal]

Thank god Houstan went early to Orlando at 32

[scott]

A PF who can run defend rebound is tough and maybe shoot
Is there one out there?

We took him at 9

[exstatic]

With #38, I’m betting the Spursdraft someone willing to sign a 2 year 2-way contract.

[Degoat]

A PF who can run defend rebound is tough and maybe shoot
Is there one out there?

Kendall Brown, Justin Robinson, Dominick barlowe.

Dominck Barlowe is my 2nd round pick, calling it now.

[Mr. Body]

Toronto takes Koloko, who is the player I was eyeing for 38. At this point I'm not sure the Spurs take a 4th!!! rookie.

[mystargtr34]

One player the Spurs are still missing is that 6’6 - 6’8 wing defender. I was hoping Beauchamp was the pick at 25 but the Bucks took him.

Maybe Kendall Brown is the pick. Wouldn’t mind Kamagate as a draft and stash. Or Procida.

[John B]

there goes Koloko.

[GAustex]

We took him at 9
Need another one

[rascal]

I am beyond happy tbh….Spurs are still stuck in middle and its scary but realistically outside of trading Murray or landing a star for the picks (which no one did) this was a great outcome.

To go from legit thinking we were getting Dieng at9 to this? OMG

They were never getting Dieng. I knew it was going to be Sochan all along.

[mystargtr34]

Toronto takes Koloko, who is the player I was eyeing for 38. At this point I'm not sure the Spurs take a 4th!!! rookie.

Raptors needed a C BAD so not surprised. Was hoping he dropped too.

[mo7888]

A PF who can run defend rebound is tough and maybe shoot
Is there one out there?

EJ Liddell... I still think its Porcida or Kamagate...but EJ would be a solid fit...

[cjw]

theres always free agency

[mystargtr34]

They were never getting Dieng. I knew it was going to be Sochan all along.

Sounds like the Dieng stuff was a smokescreen maybe released by the Spurs to ensure Sochan or Daniels dropped to 9. Spurs never let this stuff get out.

[slick'81]

Spurstalk over the moon with this draft. Nice change for once

[Seventyniner]

Linsanity v2.0 off the board.

[Mr. Body]

Will someone take Procida? I think the next teams are more likely to take someone to play right now.

[tonight...you]

I am beyond happy tbh….Spurs are still stuck in middle and its scary but realistically outside of trading Murray or landing a star for the picks (which no one did) this was a great outcome.

To go from legit thinking we were getting Dieng at9 to this? OMG
Lol, yeah.
You were about to have kittens.

[RC_Drunkford]

Procida, Lidell or Minott at 38 and this was a great draft

[azarel]

there goes Koloko.

damn i was also hoping for him. hope we pick a C.

[mo7888]

Okc has had a really good draft...alot of upside there

[Degoat]

Lakers got Spurs legend Max Christie damnit lol

[John B]

damn i was also hoping for him. hope we pick a C.

Kamagate is still there and can stash maybe

[Robz4000]

Procida, Lidell or Minott at 38 and this was a great draft

[venitian navigator]

Brown anyone?

[Seventyniner]

btw props to the ST servers, da real MVPs tonight :bobo

[DPG21920]

Grab Hardy and its Hunger Games Guard Edition in training camp

[Mr. Body]

LOL, it used to be they went to break during the Spurs' 2nd round pick and didn't bother talking about it. They took a break during the Lakers this year.

[RC_Drunkford]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1540161720798400512?s=20&t=IgF2mWQp8vexuaWv7ZXOHA

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1540158671291928577?s=20&t=IgF2mWQp8vexuaWv7ZXOHA

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1540167194432212994?s=20&t=IgF2mWQp8vexuaWv7ZXOHA

[Chinook]

There's a run on centers right now. I'd REALLY like for the Spurs to draft one, but two of the four guys I would feel comfortable with them getting are gone with three picks to go.

[DPG21920]

They were never getting Dieng. I knew it was going to be Sochan all along.

Ok

[offset formation]

I am beyond happy tbh….Spurs are still stuck in middle and its scary but realistically outside of trading Murray or landing a star for the picks (which no one did) this was a great outcome.

To go from legit thinking we were getting Dieng at9 to this? OMG

Lets see if you still are that down on Dieng in a year or two.

Let me make it clear, I love the Sochan pick. He was third on my list at 9 behind Dieng and Daniels, but he has minimal offensive game really at this point whereas Dieng is much more advanced in that regard.

I honestly don't get the tremendous shade Dieng has gotten on here. It seems irrational and unsubstantiatedin most cases. And whether or not it was their 3 FRPs or not, OKC clearly belieced what their two scouts were on record saying: Dieng is the best player on the board outside the top 5 or 6. They got him at 11, and Chet. They are going to see dividends and I just want folks to recall the almost unhinged shade this kid got on this night.

[scott]

OKC drafted Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams, just to make sure they got the right one.

[Mr. Body]

There goes Max Christie, not that the Spurs would have taken him after Branham/Wesley.

Lakers don't need a project, though. Should have taken Liddel.

[heyheymymy]

Procida
Liddell
Minott

Gonna get 1

[Russ]

Kamagate and Procida may both be available.

[DPG21920]

Lol, yeah.
You were about to have kittens.

I am not kidding in the least when I say I was sweating this lol

[BacktoBasics]

Grab Hardy and its Hunger Games Guard Edition in training camp

I’m bigger on Hardy than most I guess. I like him.

[heyheymymy]

Sochan/Minott
Branham/Wesley

Would be a bank job

[Mr. Body]

Hardy was awful this year. Not a huge surprise that he's dropping like a stone.

[scott]

Lets see if you still are that down on Dieng in a year or two.

Let me make it clear, I love the Sochan pick. He was third on my list at 9 behind Dieng and Daniels, but he has minimal offensive game really at this point whereas Dieng is much more advanced in that regard.

I honestly don't get the tremendous shade Dieng has gotten on here. It seems irrational and unsubstantiatedin most cases. And whether or not it was their 3 FRPs or not, OKC clearly belieced what their two scouts were on record saying: Dieng is the best player on the board outside the top 5 or 6. They got him at 11, and Chet. They are going to see dividends and I just want folks to recall the almost unhinged shade this kid got on this night.

Also possible OKC continues to suck in perpetuity.

[DPG21920]

Lets see if you still are that down on Dieng in a year or two.

Let me make it clear, I love the Sochan pick. He was third on my list at 9 behind Dieng and Daniels, but he has minimal offensive game really at this point whereas Dieng is much more advanced in that regard.

I honestly don't get the tremendous shade Dieng has gotten on here. It seems irrational and unsubstantiatedin most cases. And whether or not it was their 3 FRPs or not, OKC clearly belieced what their two scouts were on record saying: Dieng is the best player on the board outside the top 5 or 6. They got him at 11, and Chet. They are going to see dividends and I just want folks to recall the almost unhinged shade this kid got on this night.

I fully acknowledge I may be wrong. Others, like real nba teams, are wayyyy higher on him than me. So I will be keeping an eye on this next few years. I just didnt want that low of a floor, ceilings be damned, at 9. Would have been fine trading 20/25 for him

[ace3g]

Procida gone....

[Seventyniner]

Procida to Portland (and then to Detroit)

[mo7888]

Damn it!

[offset formation]

Spurstalk over the moon with this draft. Nice change for once

Not me. That last pick made everything out of whack. Now we just lost out on Procida.

[John B]

There goes Procida... Kamagate here we come

[venitian navigator]

Fuck Portland, they took Procida... However one of Brown or Liddell is now available and both should be (non stashable but) good value picks...

[BatManu20]

Spurs are gonna take Minott here and keep him in austin for the next couple years.

[td4mvp2k]

damn kings gonna take liddell...

[Degoat]

I mean holy shit EJ Liddell is still available, do it Wright!

[Ditty]

Kamagate or Diop

[AFBlue]

Kendall Brown? At 38, it's not bad value.

[mystargtr34]

I’m good with Liddell, Kendall Brown or Kamagate (draft and stash). Maybe Diop as draft and stash as well.

[Russ]

Procida is gonna look good down the line.

Kamagate seems obvious now.

[Mr. Body]

Do the Spurs take Liddel? Geez the way things fell has been really weird.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Minott or Liddell please!

[Mr. Body]

If Jaden Hardy didn't play this last year like Sharpe he would have been a lottery pick.

[ace3g]

ShamsCharania's avatar Shams Charania ShamsCharania 14s Sources: San Antonio will pick Kennedy Chandler at No. 38 and trade him to Memphis.

[Robz4000]

:lmao 6 foot Chandler?!

[rascal]

No a small PG

[Degoat]

Kennedy Chandler! Interesting

[offset formation]

Gotta be Brown.

[objective]

dear lord

6-1 guys can't play in the league anymore

[BatManu20]

Spurs trading this pick to Memphis

[Mr. Body]

Huh. Chandler has a lot of talent.

[Robz4000]

Ah, a trade.

[Russ]

Well, there's your point guard.

[td4mvp2k]

:lmao 6 foot Chandler?!
:lol

[Mr. Body]

Has a Memphis cap on.

[longhorn]

Quit freaking out. We traded the pick to Memphis.

[Degoat]

Well there goes our 2nd rounder lol

[Robz4000]

Trading the pick to Memphis for cash?

[GAustex]

Why a mini guard

[Chinook]

I think when the Spurs drafted Sochan, STers like were "Finally, PATFO realizes the team needs size". Then each successive pick has been shorter and shorter.

[Mugen]

Traded to Memphis. But for what?

[John B]

41 inch vertical?? :wow

[objective]

Sold for cash LOL

Holt kids needing that money for Ibiza next month

[BacktoBasics]

I don’t get obtaining cash. An additional 2nd maybe but why cash. We should have just taken a chance on anyone at that point.

[BacktoBasics]

I don’t get obtaining cash. An additional 2nd maybe but why cash. We should have just taken a chance on anyone at that point.

[td4mvp2k]

i wonder if procida was their target

[RC_Drunkford]

we get a future 2nd. I guess Wright will try to do the same he did last season. Try to turn the 2nd into a late first by trading expiring contracts

[BatManu20]

Traded to Memphis. But for what?

[objective]

Supposed to be a future 2nd and cash. Could be a fake 2nd, but most importantly ... CASH to buy that Seattle condo early

[John B]

Kennery Chandler going to Memphis for who?

[BatManu20]

Traded to Memphis. But for what?

Memphis is acquiring Tennessee's Kennedy Chandler in a trade with San Antonio at No. 38 for a future second-round pick and cash, source tells ESPN.

[mo7888]

I'd go EL Liddell here and figure it out later..

[John B]

That's the best we can do, future 2nd round

[scott]

This draft made it really easy to decline Lonnie's option. Gives us a ton of cap space. Miles Bridges and Mo Bamba could be potential targets? This draft was an A.

[BatManu20]

Spurs are done for the night. They didn’t want a 4th Rookie.

[Mr. Body]

I don’t get obtaining cash. An additional 2nd maybe but why cash. We should have just taken a chance on anyone at that point.

Dude we already have three rookies. THREE ROOKIES.

We get a future 2nd that will be worse than this one. The cash makes up for that.

[rankingtear]

Stash target gone no more roster spot.

[Mr. Body]

I don’t get obtaining cash. An additional 2nd maybe but why cash. We should have just taken a chance on anyone at that point.

Dude we already have three rookies. THREE ROOKIES.

We get a future 2nd that will be worse than this one. The cash makes up for that.

[Mr. Body]

Liddel dropped like twenty picks. Pelican may have a good player here.

[Russ]

Sold for cash LOL



When the Buffalo Braves traded Bob McAdoo to the Knicks for cash and John Gianelli, one Buffalo fan held up a sign:

"Cash Can't Score (Neither Can Gianelli)."

Trading picks (even 2d round) for cash is rinky dink (as the Buffalo Braves were).

[Degoat]

It’s funny how they always hype up trades before the draft and nothing major ever happens

[Kurik]

Spurs fans want 10 picks drafted and signed to the team.

[SPURt]

Great draft, this should be a fun season

[XDT76]

Unless the Spurs cuts some one, Lonnie, Wieskamp and Cacok are gone.

[BackHome]

When the Buffalo Braves traded Bob McAdoo to the Knicks for cash and John Gianelli, one Buffalo fan held up a sign:

"Cash Can't Score (Neither Can Gianelli)."

Trading picks (even 2d round) for cash is rinky dink (as the Buffalo Braves were).

Fuck I wanted Procida a perfect draft and stash..:bang

[rascal]

Great draft, this should be a fun season

I don't see a major upgrade to last year's team from the draft.

Expect another below .500 team with the current roster.

[XDT76]

Liddel dropped like twenty picks. Pelican may have a good player here.

They might struck gold twice in a row

[Chinook]

Not a fan of trading 38 for only one pick. They could use a young center and had the chance to draft one that could make the roster. They shouldn't need cash -- they have a tiny payroll and will undoubtedly get more cash as part of their rebuilding trades. They now have a huge hole at PF/C but don't really have any good free-agent targets. If this were last year, maxing Collins would be a no-brainer. But I doubt the Spurs would trade for Collins after using all of their picks. There are a few other targets, but the draft has certainly removed some. SG remains the strongest position in free agency, but the Spurs just drafted two of those guys.

It'll be an interesting year to say the least. There might be more movement, including even a Murray-for-Collins trade, even though I'm less of a fan now that the draft has passed. We'll see how the team ends up resolving their roster issues. They certainly have the flexibility to surprise me.

[T Park]

I don't see a major upgrade to last year's team from the draft.

Expect another below .500 team with the current roster.


Lol of course not

[Kurik]

I don't see a major upgrade to last year's team from the draft.

Expect another below .500 team with the current roster.

I hope no one thinks drafting 3 19 year olds makes the team a playoff team but it’s much more talented and athletic now. It will be a fun season even if they lose a bunch.

[slick'81]

Unless the Spurs cuts some one, Lonnie, Wieskamp and Cacok are gone.

and nobody would care

[rascal]

Lol of course not

You want to bet they are below .500 next year?

[DPG21920]

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[mo7888]

Not a fan of trading 38 for only one pick. They could use a young center and had the chance to draft one that could make the roster. They shouldn't need cash -- they have a tiny payroll and will undoubtedly get more cash as part of their rebuilding trades. They now have a huge hole at PF/C but don't really have any good free-agent targets. If this were last year, maxing Collins would be a no-brainer. But I doubt the Spurs would trade for Collins after using all of their picks. There are a few other targets, but the draft has certainly removed some. SG remains the strongest position in free agency, but the Spurs just drafted two of those guys.

It'll be an interesting year to say the least. There might be more movement, including even a Murray-for-Collins trade, even though I'm less of a fan now that the draft has passed. We'll see how the team ends up resolving their roster issues. They certainly have the flexibility to surprise me.

We probably make some trades next month (maybe John Collins) but, if we stand fairly pat I expect we either go after Jalen Smith or a reclamation project that Detroit probably doesn't value now in Bagley..

[scott]

Not a fan of trading 38 for only one pick. They could use a young center and had the chance to draft one that could make the roster. They shouldn't need cash -- they have a tiny payroll and will undoubtedly get more cash as part of their rebuilding trades. They now have a huge hole at PF/C but don't really have any good free-agent targets. If this were last year, maxing Collins would be a no-brainer. But I doubt the Spurs would trade for Collins after using all of their picks. There are a few other targets, but the draft has certainly removed some. SG remains the strongest position in free agency, but the Spurs just drafted two of those guys.

It'll be an interesting year to say the least. There might be more movement, including even a Murray-for-Collins trade, even though I'm less of a fan now that the draft has passed. We'll see how the team ends up resolving their roster issues. They certainly have the flexibility to surprise me.

Mo Bamba
Mitchell Robinson
Thomas Bryant
Jalen Smith (maybe more a PF)

All seem like options who fit the timeline.

I also think Miles Bridges could be someone we should be thinking about.

We have the cap space to make some RFA decisions difficult for some teams.

[T Park]

You want to bet they are below .500 next year?

They’re better with Sochan at 4 right now than at anytime they were last year. Just cause you’re asshurt they didn’t take Sharpe the 10 cent moron, doesn’t mean this hasn’t improved them.

[Chinook]

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Yeah. There are going to be good players picked at or below that spot, and the Spurs have room to take a guy there. I wonder if they couldn't find a guy who agreed to be a two-way? The thing is, it's very hard for a single second to be worth it. Even the 31st pick next year isn't necessarily better than the 38th pick this year.

[objective]

Not a fan of trading 38 for only one pick.

Exactly

This ain't pick 58. The 38th pick, or any pick in the first half and first third of the second has real value.

Memphis probably won't have a pick from 31-45 for the foreseeable future.

Serious chance they just decided to get a worse pick in the future for only money.

They had the 2nd best record in the league this year. If they swapped a 38 for a future 58 ... SHAME

[td4mvp2k]

kendall brown still on the board.. interesting.

[Degoat]

In: Sochan, Branham, Wesley

out: Bates diop, Cacok, Wieskamp, Langford, and Lonnie most likely but I wouldn’t put it pass them to keep him lol

[rascal]

They’re better with Sochan at 4 right now than at anytime they were last year. Just cause you’re asshurt they didn’t take Sharpe the 10 cent moron, doesn’t mean this hasn’t improved them.

Sharpe wasn't on the board like I expected.

[scott]

You want to bet they are below .500 next year?

Doubt Spurs make it to .500 next year, but I also think they are probably a little better next year barring major injury. They aren't going to lose anyone to make them worse, barring trading away DJ or Jak. So for those cynics, it means we haven't accelerated the rebuild by committing to a tank. On the other hand, maybe Branham and Wesley get real minutes in which case we could lose more games next year.

So in conclusion... it's not very clear.

[DPG21920]

Not going to stress or read too much into it. SA did well, but man I hate capping a draft off with something annoyingly bad like that.

One second to help a team IN the division that is already ahead of you? GTFO with that.

[rascal]

They’re better with Sochan at 4 right now than at anytime they were last year. Just cause you’re asshurt they didn’t take Sharpe the 10 cent moron, doesn’t mean this hasn’t improved them.

You're going to be disappointed if you're expecting a major upgrade in their record.

[Chinook]

Mo Bamba
Mitchell Robinson
Thomas Bryant
Jalen Smith (maybe more a PF)

All seem like options who fit the timeline.

I also think Miles Bridges could be someone we should be thinking about.

We have the cap space to make some RFA decisions difficult for some teams.

If the Spurs had been able to pull off the Johnson trade, then Bridges would make a lot of sense. I don't think he does with Sochan and Keldon on the roster. I don't hate Jalen Smith, but I also don't see it worth it to have both him and Collins back up Poeltl. The other guys are rotation players who'd only fit in my mind if Poeltl were traded and they needed to find a replacement that wouldn't embarrass themselves.

[Russ]

The 38th pick is 8 picks away from the 1st round -- it's as close to pick 6 as it is to pick 60.

What's wrong with stashing Kamagate -- the one positional need they didn't address.

That said, it was a very good draft night for the Spurs.

[Chinook]

Exactly

This ain't pick 58. The 38th pick, or any pick in the first half and first third of the second has real value.

Memphis probably won't have a pick from 31-45 for the foreseeable future.

Serious chance they just decided to get a worse pick in the future for only money.

They had the 2nd best record in the league this year. If they swapped a 38 for a future 58 ... SHAME

Yep. Also, as I've mentioned before, it's bad juju to trade a pick like this. I wouldn't be surprised if Chandler were a guy STers moaned trading away. I didn't love him as much as some options, but he was mocked in the first, so he has talent. Memphis of all teams knows how to realize that. I don't think the Spurs picked bad players, but I also think a few other teams did more with less.

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Big fan of the first two picks. After that, this was a complete head scratcher.

I know if I'm Tre Jones I'm sweating my spot tonight. I know Lonnie probably knows Spurs wont match a QO. Cacok probably has already been told he wont be brought back. Weiskamp likely the same.

Perhaps theyre trying to maintain cap space for a run at a free agent or two? Maybe PATFO is high and think they have a shot at Kyrie or KD. Or Ayton is a legit possibility?

Either way, I simply dont understand the trajectory at thevend of the night. And the most confusing/odd news of the day to me is what Timvp reported in one of his pre-draft threads: Spurs are really planning to plug Primo into the PG role long term (in spite of everything that screams he's not a fit for that position) and what it means for DJ. If DJ knows that is their plan, my guess is he goes ballistic and requests a trade.

All in all, I'm nonplussed and whelmed. Sigh.

The only word that makes sense about this draft is schizophrenic.

[Russ]

The 38th pick is 8 picks away from the 1st round -- it's as close to pick 6 as it is to pick 60.

What's wrong with stashing Kamagate -- the one positional need they didn't address.

That said, it was a very good draft night for the Spurs.

My math was bad -- should be the 16th pick, but what the hell, it still was a marginal play.

[scott]

If the Spurs had been able to pull off the Johnson trade, then Bridges would make a lot of sense. I don't think he does with Sochan and Keldon on the roster. I don't hate Jalen Smith, but I also don't see it worth it to have both him and Collins back up Poeltl. The other guys are rotation players who'd only fit in my mind if Poeltl were traded and they needed to find a replacement that wouldn't embarrass themselves.

I see the point on Bridges, although I can see a solid rotation between the 3 and 4 with Keldon, Bridges and Sochan.

Kind of like Bridges would give us 3.5 flexibility, I like Jalen Smith to work with Zollins to give us 4.5 flexibility. But I don't think you do Bridges and Smith, you kind of pick a direction and go with it.

Bamba/Robinson/Bryant are definitely Jak replacements. I'm not sure Robinson is too huge a downgrade from Jak.

[scott]

Big fan of the first two picks. After that, this was a complete head scratcher.

I know if I'm Tre Jones I'm sweating my spot tonight. I know Lonnie probably knows Spurs wont match a QO. Cacok probably has already been told he wont be brought back. Weiskamp likely the same.

Perhaps theyre trying to maintain cap space for a run at a free agent or two? Maybe PATFO is high and think they have a shot at Kyrie or KD. Or Ayton is a legit possibility?

Either way, I simply dont understand the trajectory at thevend of the night. And the most confusing/odd news of the day to me is what Timvp reported in one of his pre-draft threads: Spurs are really planning to plug Primo into the PG role long term (in spite of everything that screams he's not a fit for that position) and what it means for DJ. If DJ knows that is their plan, my guess is he goes ballistic and requests a trade.

All in all, I'm nonplussed and whelmed. Sigh.

The only word that makes sense about this draft is schizophrenic.

Feels like the Wesley pick was just too good a value to pass up. Or perhaps a trade is already in the works for him. Otherwise, it is a bit of a head scratcher.

[kobyz]

Spurs need to go all in on Ayton s&t

[td4mvp2k]

im sure they will bring in some UDFA at center

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Wonder if the financial considerations are to help cover a buyout for McDermott, lol.

[Seventyniner]

Hard to judge the draft without knowing how free agency will go.

I think I'm with the consensus here: Sochan was a great pick, Branham/Wesley are somewhere between intriguing and very good, and trading #38 made no sense.

[Robz4000]

Spurs might legit be planning to throw the max at Ayton.

[palangi]

I wanted the Spurs to draft a young athletic center as much as the next guy. But what worries me is pops love of small ball. Don’t be surprised if the PF (Sochan) that we drafted is developed as a center so that Johnson and Vassell continue as the PFs. The two young guys drafted tonight will be the wings.

the old man is off his rocker and has been killing the franchise with his rotations and use of players the last couple years

[SPURt]

I don't see a major upgrade to last year's team from the draft.

Expect another below .500 team with the current roster.
I’m looking forward to seeing these rookies develop. Sochan could be something really interesting with the Spurs development staff. But… unless the Spurs are making a trade or another existing Spur makes the all star jump, the Spurs shouldn’t realistically be favored to make the playoffs.

[rankingtear]

A lot comes into play with a second round pick outside the first 5. It is not so simple as just pick the best guy. It is like semi free agency, good prospects can pressure a team to not pick them if the contract and situation is not right.

[objective]

Not having one of the first round picks as a stash does increase the difficulty in clearing max cap room for a vet, but probably doesn't hurt it for someone coming off a rookie deal

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I wanted the Spurs to draft a young athletic center as much as the next guy. But what worries me is pops love of small ball. Don’t be surprised if the PF (Sochan) that we drafted is developed as a center so that Johnson and Vassell continue as the PFs. The two young guys drafted tonight will be the wings.

the old man is off his rocker and has been killing the franchise with his rotations and use of players the last couple years

[slick'81]

Vassell/halliburton
primo/senguin
jeremy/Davis

be fun to follow

[Degoat]

Some decent undrafted guys to look for 2ways with… John Butler would be my fav

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Some decent undrafted guys to look for 2ways with… John Butler would be my fav

COCK burn. Lord knows we need a fucking Center something fierce

[mo7888]

Some decent undrafted guys to look for 2ways with… John Butler would be my fav

Most definitely...

[objective]

Not super thrilled with the night.

Sochan is fine, a reasonable pick. Not well versed enough on the other two, really liked Procida. Getting 2 similar sized shooting guards to cannibalize each other in the g-league doesn't seem ideal to me, but maybe it works out and one eats the other to gain his strength and memories.

Selling the second rounder and downgrading it is a punk move. Prey for the rest of the league, cheap franchise going under.

[rascal]

Some decent undrafted guys to look for 2ways with… John Butler would be my fav

Why would the Spurs be looking at undrafted guys when they just gave their 2nd round pick away.

[BackHome]

The 38th pick is 8 picks away from the 1st round -- it's as close to pick 6 as it is to pick 60.

What's wrong with stashing Kamagate -- the one positional need they didn't address.

That said, it was a very good draft night for the Spurs.

i was screaming for them to take him he would have been a great stash it’s just plain stupid to sale away a high second pick were not a top 10 team just to be getting rid of picks for probably worse picks it made no sense

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Why would the Spurs be looking at undrafted guys when they just gave their 2nd round pick away.

its. what. we. do.

[mo7888]

Why would the Spurs be looking at undrafted guys when they just gave their 2nd round pick away.

Because you're looking for a 2way player...not all 2nd rd picks will accept a 2way contract..

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1540193065503277056

[Proxy]

also the moment you realize you're not woody allen

[flox]

Typical spurstalk - walk away with 3 rookies and there's a meltdown from selling the 38th pick ��. Never change

[Eaglenole2002]

Overtime Elite’s Dominick Barlow has agreed on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, a source told @Stockrisers.

[T Park]

Getting Barlow for nothing is a damn steal. Adios Cacock

[Mr. Body]

Typical spurstalk - walk away with 3 rookies and there's a meltdown from selling the 38th pick ��. Never change

Yeah it's completely fucked up. Who gives a shit about that pick? They'll get one down the road. Who cares.

And then wailing about Gabriele Procida, who... is a good athlete and shoots a little.

[rankingtear]

Overtime Elite’s Dominick Barlow has agreed on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, a source told @Stockrisers.

Could have drafted him 38 though to get some screen time like Weather spoon instead of a future second and cash.

[Ditty]

Branham & Wesley potential > Young & White. Great job Wright!

[T Park]

Not super thrilled with the night.

Sochan is fine, a reasonable pick. Not well versed enough on the other two, really liked Procida. Getting 2 similar sized shooting guards to cannibalize each other in the g-league doesn't seem ideal to me, but maybe it works out and one eats the other to gain his strength and memories.

Selling the second rounder and downgrading it is a punk move. Prey for the rest of the league, cheap franchise going under.


Lmfao theyre not going to run 4 rookies out there. Stop, this selling the second pick nonsense.

[JeffDuncan]

Could have drafted him 38 though to get some screen time like Weather spoon instead of a future second and cash.


Nah, as a two-way he doesn’t take a regular roster spot. The Spurs did not want four rookies on the regular roster - which is exactly what everybody has been saying for weeks, but now everybody is acting amazed. Lol

[rascal]

I love this kid and this pick for sa

Worst offensively in the top 10.

Spurs at 9 were in a tough draft spot in this draft and had to settle for a one way player - defensive player.

[slick'81]

Worst offensively in the top 10.

Spurs at 9 were in a tough draft spot in this draft and had to settle for a one way player - defensive player.

oh i know his skillset now. Like avery said he could definitely be a 2-3 year project. Still pop can work with this kid and if he develops that offense even a little there's definitely potential

[Dancelot]

Getting Barlow for nothing is a damn steal. Adios Cacock
Gonna miss Cacock. I think he’s better than he’s given credit for. Every time he was in the dude would hustle his ass off

[BackHome]

Overtime Elite’s Dominick Barlow has agreed on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, a source told @Stockrisers.

Nice signing a young kid who really works hard a big with a much improved 3 ball has real potential

[T Park]

Gonna miss Cacock. I think he’s better than he’s given credit for. Every time he was in the dude would hustle his ass off


Hes just a dude. With Sochan and others hes expendable. I dont think Sochan is going to be the project everyone thinks he will be.

[slick'81]

Hes just a dude. With Sochan and others hes expendable. I dont think Sochan is going to be the project everyone thinks he will be.

as long as pop plays him early even as a garbage man on offense he can already help