2024 NBA Draft Thread

[poopbox]

Trading for Cade is almost a, 'put all your eggs in the same basket,' type of approach. Because Cade isn't there yet and most certainly be a rookie max contract. The idea of Cade is so intriguing though. I still think he is not a pure point and better suited off ball where he can he punish teams that chase him off the line.

Cade has some warts in his game but I'd be perfectly fine giving up whatever it took in draft capital to get him, instantly max him (it's a rookie level max with the cap starting to increase around 8 to 10% a year starting next off season). 6 "8" guard who can handle, pass, and is a improved 3 point shot away from being a 3 level scorer paired with Wemby? No brainer.

[Notorious H.O.P.]

"Further down the draft, the Suns are a strong candidate to trade down from No. 22. The goal for the Suns, Fischer reports, would be to ac ulate future second round picks while moving down in the first in order to restock their draft capital for trade flexibility. Additionally, adding several rookie contracts onto an expensive roster holds appeal for Phoenix."

Would anybody here trade four second rounders for pick 22 in this draft?

[scott]

Trading up to #1 seemed like KOC wishcasting before... but now Stein is saying maybe there is some truth to it. Honestly I hope not.

[scott]

"Further down the draft, the Suns are a strong candidate to trade down from No. 22. The goal for the Suns, Fischer reports, would be to ac ulate future second round picks while moving down in the first in order to restock their draft capital for trade flexibility. Additionally, adding several rookie contracts onto an expensive roster holds appeal for Phoenix."

Would anybody here trade four second rounders for pick 22 in this draft?

I'd love to, and grab Tyler Smith. Immediately slots in to backup PF, with starter potential down the line.

[Pauleta14]

Would you do #8 and next year Atlanta pick for this year #1?

I'm not sure ATL 25' is worth this year's ATL's 1st

[mo7888]

So Nola and Phoenix wanting to trade their first for 2nds... I like ot... if we can trade #8 + something for a real player and trade 2nds to get a 20 something 1st that would be a strong play..

[mo7888]

I'm not sure ATL 25' is worth this year's ATL 1

This... 100%

[pad300]

"Further down the draft, the Suns are a strong candidate to trade down from No. 22. The goal for the Suns, Fischer reports, would be to ac ulate future second round picks while moving down in the first in order to restock their draft capital for trade flexibility. Additionally, adding several rookie contracts onto an expensive roster holds appeal for Phoenix."

Would anybody here trade four second rounders for pick 22 in this draft?

I would happily do that or the NOP proposal. I would go higher at 5 seconds for either 21 or 22. I would not do both though...

[Kurik]

Would getting #22 from Phoenix then potentially trading #8 and #22 for DET’s #5 be worth it? A lot of this depends on the how the top 3 shakes out but seems worthwhile.

[Mr. Body]

I'm not sure ATL 25' is worth this year's ATL's 1st

Risacher should be around 6-10 in this draft. In a normal draft he'd go around where Gradey went last year.

[LeBowen]

The only way I'd trade up for #1 is with #8 and SRPs.
Get those #21 and #22 picks from Phoenix and NOLA, use them to trade up to #1.

#8, #21, #22 for #1 seems about right in this draft.
If Hawks don't like it, they can draft Clingan at #1.

[Mr. Body]

I'm not sure ATL 25' is worth this year's ATL's 1st

Risacher should be around 8-10 in this draft. In a normal draft he'd go around where Gradey went last year.

[BacktoBasics]

I would happily do that or the NOP proposal. I would go higher at 5 seconds for either 21 or 22. I would not do both though...

I would be interested in Edey if he were available there.

[BacktoBasics]

Trading up to #1 seemed like KOC wishcasting before... but now Stein is saying maybe there is some truth to it. Honestly I hope now.

would be odd to move up. Not only are giving up capital but you’re going to have pay that player more money.

[DPG21920]

If Spurs move up I hope they take Reed

[SpursFan86]

If Spurs move up I hope they take Reed

Pretty much. Moving up just to take Risacher would be disappointing…Sheppard is still iffy (depending on what they have to give up, of course) but I would most likely be fine with it.

[LeBowen]

Pretty much. Moving up just to take Risacher would be disappointing…Sheppard is still iffy (depending on what they have to give up, of course) but I would most likely be fine with it.

Was just thinking about this and if Spurs trade up, I'd be willing to bet it's for Sheppard.
Sarr to Wizards looks like the most likely outcome.
Hawks and Rockets definitely don't need Castle.
I'd argue Rockets don't need Risacher because they already have all the wing that lack self-creation they need.
Imo, they're either getting Sheppard or trading the pick.

There were almost no reports about Spurs being high on Sheppard, which often means he's the guy they want.
And we're probably not getting him at #4 because of Rockets.
A lot of whataboutism, but I just can't see them trading up for Risacher.

I'm not a Brian Wright fan, but if he manages to pull off Sheppard and Castle picks in this draft, hats off.

[BacktoBasics]

Was just thinking about this and if Spurs trade up, I'd be willing to bet it's for Sheppard.
Sarr to Wizards looks like the most likely outcome.
Hawks and Rockets definitely don't need Castle.
I'd argue Rockets don't need Risacher because they already have all the wing that lack self-creation they need.
Imo, they're either getting Sheppard or trading the pick.

There were almost no reports about Spurs being high on Sheppard, which often means he's the guy they want.
And we're probably not getting him at #4 because of Rockets.
A lot of whataboutism, but I just can't see them trading up for Risacher.

I'm not a Brian Wright fan, but if he manages to pull off Sheppard and Castle picks in this draft, hats off.

Hypothetically if they moved some combination of 4 and 8(plus whatever) to Atlanta which includes Dejonte then I think they’d like Risacher over Sheppard in that scenario.

[SpursFan86]

if he manages to pull off Sheppard and Castle picks in this draft, hats off.

Yeah that would be incredible. This might be generous but something like:

4 + Chicago 2025 FRP + future SRPs for 1 (Sheppard)
8 + 35 to move up to 5 or 6 (Castle)

Going full armchair GM at this point and it’s not happening but would be sweet

[Blizzardwizard]

The only reason they'd trade up is if they *really* want Risacher and Atlanta are threatening to take him. Just can't see it being for Sheppard.


Without that trade the only ways I can see it going are:

1) Risacher ATL
2) Sarr WAS
3) Sheppard HOU/Clingan trade up CHA/POR/MEM/CHI
4) Castle SAS

or

1) Clingan ATL
2) Sarr WAS
3) Sheppard HOU
4) Risacher SAS


I suspect if the Spurs had the top two picks they'd take Risacher then Castle.

[goliath]

On the ringer nba draft pod, all three hosts thought the spurs interest in risacher was a smoke screen to cover who they were really interested in

[BackHome]

As far as trades I am open to just not doing any trade that would improve Atlanta - No way am I helping them and no way am I trading for anyone with those two unprotected picks

[Mr. Body]

On the ringer nba draft pod, all three hosts thought the spurs interest in risacher was a smoke screen to cover who they were really interested in

I'm right there, and it could be Sheppard, but I don't think so.

Trading up for a Risacher would be astonishingly bad.

[BackHome]

I'd love to, and grab Tyler Smith. Immediately slots in to backup PF, with starter potential down the line.

I think Tyler is definitely going to go in the 12 to 15 range and I would pick him over Salaun all day every day. Three other players I would think they would target if trading back would be Da Silva, Furpy, and Carlton Carrington

[RC_Drunkford]

a lot of options for the Spurs tbh. We have a load of 2nd rounders including #35 and could trade them for NOLA and Suns first. Then we could package those for players or trade ups. I like our situation.