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Celtics aren't trading White for peanuts.
I doubt they trade him at all, they're just seeing if someone will make a dumb overpay.
They certainly aren't trading him for Keldon and two middling picks.
Can't wait. Second round is where it's at.
Celtics aren't trading White for peanuts.
I doubt they trade him at all, they're just seeing if someone will make a dumb overpay.
They certainly aren't trading him for Keldon and two middling picks.
I doubt they are trying to trade him or Brown at all. But they are still in the luxury tax with only 8 players under contract, so this call is probably made by the owner.
Also Boston reporters are saying they really want Jakucionis
Nice try. That ATL future first is starting to look trash. I’d start using those if I were the Spurs.
Do you know how much more they need to cut to get under the tax?
about 10 million
I think 8 is where you are going to have to get to take him. There has been some talk about the Nets drafting him.
I'm in legit tears as this post
Cowards defense might be worse than Sochan’sshooting.
My Final thoughts and predictions
Pick #2 will be Dylan Harper. He met with the Spurs twice. Once in San Antonio and once in New Jersey. He has already been in contact with Stephon Castle and Jeremy Sochan. If you watched his pre draft interview yesterday all the questions and answers were geared towards the Spurs. This may be the last time the Spurs pick this high until those pick swaps in 2030 and 2031. Have to take advantage of that and draft the best talent available. I do think there is a slim less that 5% chance someone calls the spurs while they are on the clock. To trade the pick it would have to be an epic haul. Highly unlikely.
To me the next pick comes down to a couple of scenarios. I’ve been preaching rebounding all off-season so I’m gonna say the spurs try to fix this. They have clearly been searching for Bigs.
Scenario: Trade up for Khaman Maluach: I don’t love the fit but who am I to say it won’t workout. They worked him out twice. I don’t think they would give up a lot so it’s unlikely but possible. His size in theory will help the overall defense and rebounding.
Scenario: Stay at 14. Going to stick with the rebounding theme. These are the most likely candidates in my opinion if the Spurs stay at 14:
Thomas Sorber/Joan Beringer: I’m unsure who the spurs would have higher but with all the smoke of the Spurs hunting for bigs these seem like the most logical choices. Both are former Goalies that will protect the rim and help with rebounding.
Cedric Coward/Nique Clifford: Cedric Coward is my 2nd favorite prospect in this class behind Derik Queen. His story is amazing and he comes across as one of the most compe ive and hard working players in the draft. He also helps with rebounding out on the wing. Only two wing prospects graded well as rebounders from this class. Cedric Coward and Nique Clifford. Nique Clifford is an older prospect that has gotten zero connections or buzz to the spurs. I find it hard to believe this Derick White Swiss Army knife level player would not be on the spurs radar despite his age.
Liam Mcneely: he didn’t visit with the Spurs from what I could find but the Spurs could easily have gotten all the info they need from UCONN and Montverde Academy. Both schools do a good job of steering their players towards desirable NBA locations. If there is a CIA POP draft pick this is it. Can’t say I love it but he does help with rebounding and shooting. His shooting splits before his injury and role change were extremely good. His defense is very iffy but then again we have Wemby right.
I don’t really see the Spurs picking anyone else at 14.
Scenario: Trade back from 14 or up from 38: Spurs could get wiped out at 14 in which case I think they will pick Liam Mcneely if no fair deals arise. These are the trade back/up candidates:
Liam Mcneely see above
Maxime Raynaud: Obvious ties to the Spurs I’ve already gone into great detail about. Helps with rebounding
Noah Penda: Big boy would be the bigger version of Keldon Johnson bringing energy off the Bench and rebounding
Danny Wolf: this one scares me but it’s possible. Helps with rebounding and playmaking
Rasheer Fleming: his game is very basic offensively but he helps with rebounding, defense and shooting
Will Riley: Super sleeper CIA POP pick
Scenario: trade out of the 1st round. I could see this happening especially if they get wiped out at 14 and can’t find a trade back partner. I think they can easily find a team to give them a similar package to what they got from the Timberwolves last season. A unprotected 1st and unprotected pick swap.
Final predictions:
I think the Spurs pick Dylan Harper and Thomas Sorber.
Harper is the obvious choice and there is way too much smoke about the Spurs searching for bigs. I think the foot/toe injury scares off just enough teams to help Sorber slide to 14. The biggest threat is a OKC thunder trade up in which case I think the Spurs will pick Beringer. My guess is that doesn’t happen though. Thunder want to keep all their draft capital or they won’t find a trade partner. Spurs will end up with Sorber and the Thunder will pick my dude Cedric Coward with the next pick sadly. I’ll be hyped for this draft from the Spurs though. Hope everyone enjoys their night! Go Spurs Go!
No, Sorber is fine as a late lottery pick, he's not worth 2 late lottery picks. I might entertain that for Tre Johnson or, perhaps, Kon Knueppel, and I'm not even 100% sure I'd do that.
Kasparas seems like a smoke screen for the Celtics. I dont doubt they're trying to get into the lottery but why leak who you're targeting tbh.
Both Fox and Harper are good catch and shoot 3 point guys, so if all three are in there, Castle can be the on ball creator.
That’s also why I’m not buying the Maluach trade up rumors for SA.
To let any team that was going to take them know the celtics are open for business and to give them a call.
Man if Brad ing sheds all that salary AND moves back into the lottery and gets a good player while we stand pat and do nothing but just use the 14th pick
Dude has done more in 48 hours than Brian Only If The Price is Wright has done in 4 years
You really have no shame.To let any team that was going to take them know the celtics are open for business and to give them a call.
Man if Brad ing sheds all that salary AND moves back into the lottery and gets a good player while we stand pat and do nothing but just use the 14th pick
Dude has done more in 48 hours than Brian Only If The Price is Wright has done in 4 years
You just keep ting on everything and when someone calls you out with arguments that show how re ed your takes are, you switch topics and keep ting as if nothing happened.
Im in BKY at draft. Tell me who you want so I can make it happen
Time to abduct Nico's family member and force him to pass on Flagg, tbh.
We already met at a local coffee shop to discuss
Did you cosplay as Pelinka and make him an offer he can't refuse?
Hawks are trying to grab Bailey.
Toronto apparently has offered the 9 in a package for Derrick White. They may be pushing for contention, though their roster is kind of a mess.
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