2025 NBA Draft

**BG_Spurs_Fan** · 06-01-2025

I mean there isn't a roster in the league where Flagg is anything but an amazing fit. I'd do that trade in a second too but no way Dallas considers it. Too bad the Stepien Rule precludes them from being able to add the 26 pick with the unprotected ATL swap which could have made the offer way more intriguing to Dallas (but likely still not enough anyways).

As of draft night the Spurs very much could offer the 2026 pick and it wouldn't violate the Stepien rule because they'd essentially be trading the draft rights of the player selected at 2, not a 2025 FRP. So it can work, but it still won't be enough for Dallas, of course.

**SpursBills** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by LeBowen

Imo, we're not getting even Sorber, let alone Maluach with Bulls and Hawks picking right before us.

There's a chance. I think Sorber's foot injury will scare some teams away. Also, he's not exactly the right kind of center for the Hawks - he duplicates a lot of what they have already in Okongwu I think. Trae needs a guy with a huge catch radius who just finishes everything around the rim. Sorber doesn't have a ton of vertical pop and his offensive strength is his playmaking which would be a little redundant in Atlanta with Trae and Jalen Johnson on the team. Sorber was 69% at the rim with 21 dunks vs Maluach 76% at the rim with 81 dunks on the year. If I were them I'd be -bent on trading up for Maluach if necessary and if you can't get him then take another wing like Carter Bryant or Essengue.

Chicago might take Sorber, but I think the best fit for them is actually CMB who would make a nice forward tandem with Matas. Their guards are at defense so you need a guy who can be more of a Swiss army knife defensively. Sorber can shut down the paint better, but CMB is potentially a lot more versatile on the perimeter and better able to plug leaks all over the floor. Also Vuc's shooting covers up his lack of shooting.

At least this is what I would do if I were them.

**ace3g** · 06-01-2025

**scottspurs** · 06-01-2025

Sounds like Sorber might need an injury redshirt season. It’s going to depend on whether they think it’s going to be a long term issue or not

**scott** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by scottspurs

Sounds like Sorber might need an injury redshirt season. It’s going to depend on whether they think it’s going to be a long term issue or not

Sounds like exactly the kind of guy OKC would draft if he slips to 15... and then it lines up perfectly so that they can decline iHart's option for 2026-27... ugh

**TrainOfThought5** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by scott

How much additional draft capital would folks be willing to give up to move to 1 from 2?

honestly, whatever it takes. This shot at a perfect complement like Cooper Flagg is the EXACT reason you stockpile the war chest. I fully expect the Spurs to trade on draft day. #2, ATL 27, Vassell, and however many second rounders necessary.

**scott** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by TrainOfThought5

honestly, whatever it takes. This shot at a perfect complement like Cooper Flagg is the EXACT reason you stockpile the war chest. I fully expect the Spurs to trade on draft day. #2, ATL 27, Vassell, and however many second rounders necessary.

So... whatever it takes, or the package you suggested? If Vassell is going out, what are we taking back?

Genuinely curious at people's price tolerances here. What's the maximum legal trade package you'd agree to if you were GM?

**baseline bum** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by TrainOfThought5

honestly, whatever it takes. This shot at a perfect complement like Cooper Flagg is the EXACT reason you stockpile the war chest. I fully expect the Spurs to trade on draft day. #2, ATL 27, Vassell, and however many second rounders necessary.

Dallas isn't trading Flagg

**Eaglenole2002** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by ace3g

I think we can safely scratch him off the list at 14. He gone.

**Gandalf** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by Eaglenole2002

I think we can safely scratch him off the list at 14. He gone.

Might be a good thing that pushes someone else down to us.

**rascal** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by BG_Spurs_Fan

As of draft night the Spurs very much could offer the 2026 pick and it wouldn't violate the Stepien rule because they'd essentially be trading the draft rights of the player selected at 2, not a 2025 FRP. So it can work, but it still won't be enough for Dallas, of course.

Just be happy the Spurs are getting Harper.
It took getting lucky with the second pick to have a chance at him.

He's going to be a beast.

**RC_Drunkford** · 06-01-2025

Haven’t really scouted Essengue, but do scouts think he might be the next Giannis?

**scottspurs** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by RC_Drunkford

Haven’t really scouted Essengue, but do scouts think he might be the next Giannis?

Im not a body expert but I’m not sure if he can put on the muscle/weight needed to be the next Giannis. Not as explosive as young Giannis but a better shooter and better overall player at the same age.

**CGD** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by ace3g

Feels like he can be the Nets pick if they keep 8.

**CGD** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by ace3g

The nuggets that I found interesting:

The Wizards are… seemingly focusing on Fears, Tre Johnson, and Egor Demin.

Many executives around the NBA expect the Raptors to lean toward selecting a player that can help the team win games in the short-term with this pick, rather than a raw project. A number of choices would make sense here, but none more than Coward…

League sources expect the Rockets to look into trading this pick, whether it’s a trade way up, a trade out for a star, or a trade out for a group of future picks similar to what the Spurs received from the Timberwolves…

Powell worked out for the Bulls this week... And he seems to be dramatically rising throughout this draft process, as he began to remind teams… why he was ranked as a lottery prospect entering his season at North Carolina.

Richardson has been connected to the Hawks throughout the pre-draft process...

Queen’s draft stock got dinged in Chicago with some executives expressing concern over his conditioning and his lack of progress as a shooter. And with wings rising up draft boards, he could be one of the casualties who falls out of the lottery.

**John B** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by CGD

The nuggets that I found interesting:

The Wizards are… seemingly focusing on Fears, Tre Johnson, and Egor Demin.

Many executives around the NBA expect the Raptors to lean toward selecting a player that can help the team win games in the short-term with this pick, rather than a raw project. A number of choices would make sense here, but none more than Coward…

League sources expect the Rockets to look into trading this pick, whether it’s a trade way up, a trade out for a star, or a trade out for a group of future picks similar to what the Spurs received from the Timberwolves…

Powell worked out for the Bulls this week... And he seems to be dramatically rising throughout this draft process, as he began to remind teams… why he was ranked as a lottery prospect entering his season at North Carolina.

Richardson has been connected to the Hawks throughout the pre-draft process...

Queen’s draft stock got dinged in Chicago with some executives expressing concern over his conditioning and his lack of progress as a shooter. And with wings rising up draft boards, he could be one of the casualties who falls out of the lottery.

If Queen falls to 14, would the Spurs draft him? He’s giving the vibes of very skilled but “lazy”? He could be the best post big man on this group. But can be a Zion when it comes to conditioning?

**CGD** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by John B

If Queen falls to 14, would the Spurs draft him? He’s giving the vibes of very skilled but “lazy”? He could be the best post big man on this group. But can be a Zion when it comes to conditioning?

Queen is a hard stay away for me precisely for this concern.

Now if Washington at 18 gets anxious that he may not fall to them there, I’d consider a swap with them for another future pick.

**Mugen** · 06-01-2025

My guy Essengue locked for top 10 after this last performance. Bummer tbh.

**Degoat** · 06-01-2025

Would yall consider…. #2 for Bilal Coulibaly + #6… I personally wouldn’t do but it was one that crossed my mind. Just think it’s weird that we haven’t seen or heard of Harper and the spurs having contact

**SpursFan86** · 06-01-2025

Originally Posted by Degoat

Would yall consider…. #2 for Bilal Coulibaly + #6… I personally wouldn’t do but it was one that crossed my mind. Just think it’s weird that we haven’t seen or heard of Harper and the spurs having contact

Nope. I really don’t think you trade a prospect like Harper unless you’re getting a proven star in return. He’s arguably a top 5 PG prospect of the past decade and is the type of guy who could go #1 in weaker or even normal draft classes.