2025 NBA Draft

[Mr. Body]

I think the Spurs announcing Pop’s retirement and Mitch Johnson’s hiring signals they won’t do any dramatic roster changes this offseason. They will only trade the picks for future picks. This being a really good and deep draft I think they will use both picks unless they get a great offer. They will definitely pick if they move up. They are not trading a top-4 pick! I also think the Spurs would be wise to stay away from projects and draft more high floor and ready made prospects. Get Mitch some players that can play!

That was the plan before. Not sure what's changed?

[benefactor]

Does this draft even ing matter now

[Mr. Body]

Does this draft even ing matter now

Yes?

[exstatic]

I think the Spurs announcing Pop’s retirement and Mitch Johnson’s hiring signals they won’t do any dramatic roster changes this offseason. They will only trade the picks for future picks. This being a really good and deep draft I think they will use both picks unless they get a great offer. They will definitely pick if they move up. They are not trading a top-4 pick! I also think the Spurs would be wise to stay away from projects and draft more high floor and ready made prospects. Get Mitch some players that can play!

If you mean splashy moves like Durant or Giannis, you’re probably right. If you mean roster churn, I don’t agree. We’ve already offloaded 20% (Tre,Sidy,Zach) of our opening day roster this past October, and I’d anticipate another 20% (CP,Bassey,Mamu) before opening day in October.

[RC_Drunkford]

so who y'all think Mitch wants to draft?

[BackHome]

Mitch don’t have a say this is going to be Pops draft for good or worse. I

[Mr. Body]

I don't think the philosophy changes one bit.

Keep drafting pieces that fit. If they don't see what they like, possibly move it. Find value in trades if possible.

But I do think things shift. Fox was a nice acquisition. He changes what they're looking for, but his salary also makes big acquisitions more unlikely for flexibility.

I'd say -- use the #8, see if the #14 is valuable. I think they'll seriously consider moving up in the draft, possibly the #1 tactic. And then they'll try to find older role players. Going after Durant or Giannis will be super expensive. There are teams that need those players right now who will pay through the nose for them.

[ace3g]

[Snaq O'Meal]

Does this draft even ing matter now

This draft may not matter but the next one will. They’re aiming for AJ Dybantsa or Darren Peterson.

[CorrectCrusader]

When do the ping pong balls get decided again?

[exstatic]

When do the ping pong balls get decided again?

May 12th

[Chinook]

Lebron is apparently open to leaving the Lakers. A lot of people hate him on principle, of course, but if you're actually talking about the team trying to win now, that's the type of move you make. It's short term, so you avoid having three max contracts at the same time. You're also not pretending like Wemby is in his prime and ready to carry a contender. No, James isn't who he used to be, but he's a good scorer and high-level play-maker.

[LeBowen]

Lebron is apparently open to leaving the Lakers. A lot of people hate him on principle, of course, but if you're actually talking about the team trying to win now, that's the type of move you make. It's short term, so you avoid having three max contracts at the same time. You're also not pretending like Wemby is in his prime and ready to carry a contender. No, James isn't who he used to be, but he's a good scorer and high-level play-maker.

I wouldn't take him even if he was 30.

[CGD]

Lebron is apparently open to leaving the Lakers. A lot of people hate him on principle, of course, but if you're actually talking about the team trying to win now, that's the type of move you make. It's short term, so you avoid having three max contracts at the same time. You're also not pretending like Wemby is in his prime and ready to carry a contender. No, James isn't who he used to be, but he's a good scorer and high-level play-maker.

Id like him here. This all seems like his usual hostage taking strategy though. If I’m the Lakers I kinda call him on it too.

[objective]

All aboard the Yang-Gang

Second round, Hanson Yang

Brian Wright about to bust a tariff with some temu Jokic

[The Truth #6]

Why would LeBron leave LA to come to a team that won 34 games and has a no name coach and that doesn't employ his son? Not happening. He's not leaving LA. Just trying to blame everyone else.

[BacktoBasics]

I don't think the philosophy changes one bit.

Keep drafting pieces that fit. If they don't see what they like, possibly move it. Find value in trades if possible.

But I do think things shift. Fox was a nice acquisition. He changes what they're looking for, but his salary also makes big acquisitions more unlikely for flexibility.

I'd say -- use the #8, see if the #14 is valuable. I think they'll seriously consider moving up in the draft, possibly the #1 tactic. And then they'll try to find older role players. Going after Durant or Giannis will be super expensive. There are teams that need those players right now who will pay through the nose for them.

I am much more interested in moving into the top 4 than o would be a splashy trade for a player at the end of their career. Including Giannis.

A top 4 prospect would really round out our roster at pivotal timeline spot.

[Mr. Body]

I am much more interested in moving into the top 4 than o would be a splashy trade for a player at the end of their career. Including Giannis.

A top 4 prospect would really round out our roster at pivotal timeline spot.

Agree. If this is something like a 4 or 5 man draft, this is the year to spend the capital to go up some slots. It depends on how the draft cycle shakes out and where players look to land.

[J_Paco]

Does this draft even ing matter now

Yes, this draft class is stacked.

[Gibbz]

Does this draft even ing matter now

Woe is us with Wemby, DAF, the ROTY, and 2 lottery picks!

[Snaq O'Meal]

A little disappointed that Toibu Lawal is not part of that list. I’m interested to see if they can verify the claims about his 49.5” vertical.

[RC_Drunkford]

Lebron is apparently open to leaving the Lakers. A lot of people hate him on principle, of course, but if you're actually talking about the team trying to win now, that's the type of move you make. It's short term, so you avoid having three max contracts at the same time. You're also not pretending like Wemby is in his prime and ready to carry a contender. No, James isn't who he used to be, but he's a good scorer and high-level play-maker.

I'm sure he'd love to play for Mitch Johnson....

If LeBron leaves LA, it's only for the Cavs. So he can ride their coattails for another ring.

[LeBowen]

If LeBron leaves LA, it's only for the Cavs. So he can ride their coattails for another ring.

You sure Cavs would want him?
They're also over the second apron for the next season, so it would have to be a trade and not Lebron opting out.

[RC_Drunkford]

You sure Cavs would want him?
They're also over the second apron for the next season, so it would have to be a trade and not Lebron opting out.

It's more about does LeBron want to take a discount? Probably not. Cavs are in the tax next season, so not sure how they could make it happen. I think it's most likely he stays in LA.

[CGD]

Yes, this draft class is stacked.

Is it though?