Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Honestly, I think Cleveland could have some fun this summer. If I was them, and before free agency, I would trade George Hill and Zizic to OKC for Carmelo. OKC probably doesn't want him anyway because they might think he gets in the way of re-signing Paul George. George Hill could help OKC not only save a little money, but he fits what they need better. Hill hasn't really impressed in Cleveland.

It's no secret that LeBron and Melo have talked about playing together for years. Getting Melo and drafting a guy like Trae might entice LeBron a little. They would still need to do more in the offseason to make him happy, but I think these are moves in the right direction (if you think Trae Young is actually going to be good).

This would all open the door for the Cavs to trade Love....

If i was the Cavs I would blow it up now and let LBJ go and make everyone on the roster (except Osman, Zizic and Nance) available for draft picks or young players (Under 25) I would blow it up and start going to asset accumulation mode.

 

[LoPo]

If i was the Cavs I would blow it up now and let LBJ go and make everyone on the roster (except Osman, Zizic and Nance) available for draft picks or young players (Under 25) I would blow it up and start going to asset accumulation mode.

I guess you could do that, but just look at 2019. Korver, JR Smith, and Melo/Hill all are off the books. Love has a player option. Clarkson and Tristan would be expirings.

So you would have Trae Young (for example) and LeBron and either two max spots or one max spot and expiring Love. 2018/19 might be a little bit of a struggle, but 2019 could be a re-boot with cap space to lure a free agent or two. If Cleveland could trade Clarkson and Hill for Melo and Patterson, Cleveland has even more space in 2019.

 

[Game6Conley]

The cavs target is Trae young. Lebron should go to Houston, he'll stay in cleveland though and attempt to win the east 9 seasons in a row.

 

[LoPo]

The cavs target is Trae young. Lebron should go to Houston, he'll stay in cleveland though and attempt to win the east 9 seasons in a row.

I think LeBron stays or goes to Philly. There is a very, very small chance he goes to NY.

 

[LoPo]

I really like this Okogie kid: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-josh-okogies-motor-is-pro-ready/

"For as much as he gets to the line, it’s apparent that Okogie attacks at will every time he gets the ball. When asked about what talents he’ll bring to the NBA, he narrowed his answer down to one thing and expanded upon a misconception regarding his skill set.

“My motor,” Okogie said at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. “When others get tired, I’m just starting. I like to pride myself on that and just keep going."

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

#8 won’t be traded unless LBJ commits... which he won’t. I think he is gone but they will take BPA and then if LBJ signs use the player in a trade for something more established if they can.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

LBJ is going to the Lakers with George.

 

[LoPo]

#8 won’t be traded unless LBJ commits... which he won’t. I think he is gone but they will take BPA and then if LBJ signs use the player in a trade for something more established if they can.

I agree with this completely and I hope he doesn't leave.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

LBJ is going to the Lakers with George.

I have a hot take that it will be KD and LBJ in LA... maybe Kawhi. PG and LBJ plus the young guys is good enough to contend.

 

[Ebreezy818]

I think Utah should package the 21 and the 2nd round pick and move up the draft a few spots if they can I say for Troy Brown

 

[Deleted member 5000]

Where you hearing that?

i hear that! Is what i meant lol the wonders of english

 

[infection]

i hear that! Is what i meant lol the wonders of english

No, I mean, do you have a source?

 

[Deleted member 5000]

Yes, you guys! Duh​

 

[SCS]

Most, if not all teams go BPA.

I agree. Talent is the number 1 factor. But I think teams take several other things into account. Fit, the makeup their current roster, how the selection affects their roster building/free agency plans, team needs, and so on.

 

[Game6Conley]

Doncic is gonna fall. It's gonna be bigmen the first few pick unless some1 trades up for him. I suspect the Kings are gonna take Bagley or Bamba 2nd

 

[Game6Conley]

You think that moves the needle for LeBron? Trae Young makes him want to stay?

Unknown. If ya cant figure why trae young to the cavs makes sense idk what to tell ya other than you're not paying close enough attention.

 

[SCS]

Vivek Ranadive loves drafting players with media hype behind them in the predraft process, Jimmer Fredette, Buddy Hield, De'Aaron Fox. Luka Doncic is that guy this year. The guy everyone is talking about. There's rumors that the Kings like the domestic bigs more than Doncic but I'm not buying it.

 

[infection]

Doncic is gonna fall. It's gonna be bigmen the first few pick unless some1 trades up for him. I suspect the Kings are gonna take Bagley or Bamba 2nd

How far do you think he'll fall?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

It looks like the Clippers are working out Troy Brown and Zhaire Smith together. Maybe Brown goes higher than our range.

 

[zyzz]

Doncic is gonna fall. It's gonna be bigmen the first few pick unless some1 trades up for him. I suspect the Kings are gonna take Bagley or Bamba 2nd

Yeah Givony had an article recently about how he's heard about a lot of teams not having him in their top 3. Worried about his body and off court eating/partying habits. Apparently eats a lot of nachos? He is kind of doughy...

Body type is close to Ingles than Mitchell lol.