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2023 NBA Draft Megathread

Ferguson_Mellochill said:
I think if you combine rumors, the Jazz may be simultaneously trying to trade up to #5 for Walker and to #7 for Black, in order to see which deal they can get. That would make sense.

If the Jazz were exclusively hunting Black, they could trade up to #6 with Orlando. If Orlando wants Black, then the Jazz would need to get to #5. In that case, #7 does them no good.

If the Jazz get to #5, they get to choose between Amen and Jarace.

If the Jazz get to #7, they get to choose between Ausur and Black.

Both moves maybe worth making. Assume that Cam is the odd man out for whatever reason.
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DA is spinning a web of lies to get 100% of what he wants while paying 0% premium for it. He is the puppet master.
 
NUMBERICA said:
"The Jazz almost traded up with Dallas to #10 for _______, they are elated he was available at 16."
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They had him 5th on their big board.

Its just how funny they feel they have to sell stuff at times... though maybe they won't cuz they won't draft guys like Dok.
 
Whoever drafts at 9 and 16, can probably get Cam Whitmore and Cason Wallace at this point. A few weeks ago, that would have been considered a nice haul.
 
I think the Jazz are moving up to 6 to get Walker (Orlando takes 9 and a pick where they draft Gradey Dick.) Jazz convince everyone they are after Black so Indy doesn't move to 5 and take Walker. And if someone moves up to 5 to grab Black, we don't care.

If fairly certain we do not trade 16 with the 9 though.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Whoever drafts at 9 and 16, can probably get Cam Whitmore and Cason Wallace at this point. A few weeks ago, that would have been considered a nice haul.
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I'm very skeptical Cam gets to 9 still. I think its most likely Ausar... that said I would love Ausar and Wallace. I think 13-15 are all spots where Cason could go... even though he canceled the workout with Atlanta.
 
framer said:
I think the Jazz are moving up to 6 to get Walker (Orlando takes 9 and a pick where they draft Gradey Dick.) Jazz convince everyone they are after Black so Indy doesn't move to 5 and take Walker. And if someone moves up to 5 to grab Black, we don't care.

If fairly certain we do not trade 16 with the 9 though.
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I would agree with this, but the fact that Givony is reporting we are interested in Jarace doesn't really support the Jazz trying to smokescreen Black

Jake Fischer has developed a reputation for being kind of a ******** artist
 
ONE LOVE said:
Let’s say the Jazz gives Orlando #9 and #16 to jump over Wizards to grab Anthony Black.

But Wizard was always gonna grab Bufkin in the first place.

Then, it’s in the Wizards best interest to tell Jazz that, because their rival Orlando picks up #16 pick for free, making them a stronger team.
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Damn you are thick!! What if we ask and they want black but say they want Bufkin? Maybe they do want Bufkin but maybe they don’t.
 
Latest Woo/Givony. Cam+Bilal....you gotta love it baby

Mock Draft​

  1. SAS: Victor Wembayama
  2. CHA: Brandon Miller
  3. POR: Scoot Henderson
  4. HOU: Amen Thompson
  5. DET: Jarace Walker
  6. ORL: Ausar Thompson
  7. IND: Taylor Hendricks
  8. WAS: Anthony Black
  9. UTA: Cam Whitmore
  10. DAL: Dereck Lively II
  11. ORL: Gradey Dick
  12. OKC: Kobe Bufkin
  13. TOR: Jalen Hood-Schifino
  14. NOP: Jordan Hawkins
  15. ATL: Cason Wallace
  16. UTA: Bilal Coulibally
  17. LAL: Jett Howard
  18. MIA: Nick Smith Jr.
  19. GSW: Brandin Podziemski
  20. HOU: Olivier-Maxence Prosper
  21. BKN: Noah Clowney
  22. BKN: Keyonte George
  23. POR: Rayan Rupert
  24. SAC: Kris Murray
  25. MEM: Jaime Jaquez Jr.
  26. IND: James Nnaji
  27. CHA: Leonard Miller
  28. UTA: Maxwell Lewis
  29. IND: Ben Sheppard
  30. LAC: Dariq Whitehead
  31. DET: Brice Sensabaugh
  32. IND: Marcus Sasser
  33. SAS: Andre Jackson Jr.
  34. CHA: Trayce Jackson-Davis
  35. BOS: Julian Phillips
  36. ORL: Colby Jones
  37. DEN: Gregory Jackson II
  38. SAC: Kobe Brown
  39. CHA Jalen Wilson
  40. DEN: Jordan Walsh
  41. CHA: Sidy Cissoko
  42. WAS: Jalen Pickett
  43. POR: Seth Lundy
  44. SAS: Terquavion Smith
  45. MEM: Tristan Vukcevic
  46. ATL: Amari Bailey
  47. LAL: Julian Strawther
  48. LAC: Keyontae Johnson
  49. CLE: Mouhamed Gueye
  50. IND: Hunter Tyson
  51. BKN: Colin Castleton
  52. PHX: Emoni Bates
  53. MIN: Chris Livingston
  54. SAC: Ricky Council IV
  55. IND: Toumani Camara
  56. MEM: Jordan Miller
  57. WAS (via Boston): Adama Sanogo
  58. MIL: Adam Flagler


Intel:​

  • Hornets at 2: "Prevailing thought amongst teams we've spoken with remains that the Hornets will wind up going with Miller. That said, the news that Henderson put in an excellent first workout in Charlotte has led some around the league to, at the very least, poke holes in that assumption."
  • Portland keeping the 3rd Pick and will try 'Threading the Needle' (or the Two Timelines Special): "Barring a team unexpectedly emerging on draft night with an offer they simply can't refuse, sources told ESPN the Trail Blazers are planning on keeping the pick and adding the type of talent to the roster they would be hard pressed to bring to Portland if not through the draft. The team will attempt to thread the needle between being competitive with Damian Lillard at the helm and continuing to build for the future with Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons and this draft pick"
  • Amen Thompson the Favorite at 4: "Thompson looks increasingly like the frontrunner at this spot, with the Rockets weighing a big upside swing on the hope that he can become the type of connective guard their roster needs"
  • Cam Whitmore Trending Down: The intel shifted in recent days following Whitmore's workout in Detroit, indicating that the Pistons may look in a different direction, be it trading down or selecting another player such as Walker."
  • Anthony Black Returned to DC for a 2nd Workout: "Washington brass has kept its draft plans close to the vest over the past few weeks, but sources told ESPN Black traveled back to D.C. for a second workout over the weekend, and is strongly in the mix as they eye long-term backcourt options to build around"
  • Utah looking to Move Up. Plans to use their Cap Space to take Bad Contracts like Davis Bertans: "Sources told ESPN the Jazz are exploring many different options on draft night, including packaging their first two picks to move up into the lottery (possibly to Nos. 5, 6 or. 7), or using their two latter first-rounders and taking on a contract from a team such as Dallas for Davis Bertans, for example, a move that could only be consummated July 1. Utah has been linked to [Jarace] Walker for much of the pre-draft process"
  • No One really knows what the Raptors are Doing: "Picking a shooter such as Dick or Jordan Hawkins, or pairing franchise stalwart Scottie Barnes with a versatile combo guard such as Bufkin, Nick Smith Jr. or Hood-Schifino is believed to be some of their most likely options according to rival teams. However, the amount of activity coming out of the Toronto front office makes it difficult to project what they will do. It's also not clear whether they will be able to meet the financial demands of center Jakob Poeltl in free agency, who prefers not to be in a rebuilding situation next season, sources told ESPN"
  • Guards Prospects (Outside the Lottery) Avoided Rockets due to Crowded Backcout: "The glut of guards in this range -- many of whom avoided working out for the Rockets due to their crowded backcourt situation"
  • Bilal Coulibally in NYC but No Team Workouts Planned: "Sources told ESPN Coulibaly flew to New York City on Monday and will not end up conducting any team workouts due to travel constraints"
  • Lakers have Narrowed Down to 3 Prospects: "Jett Howard is said to be part of a group of options that include Lively, Smith and Noah Clowney, only two of whom are available in this scenario"
  • Warriors looking to Draft Older: "Warriors are said to be looking at a different strategy on draft night this year, after previously picking young, developmental-type prospects which have been difficult to fully integrate into their style of play. Rival teams have pointed to the likes of Podziemski, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kris Murray"
  • Nets 'Extremely Active' in Trade Discussions: "Nets are said to be extremely active in trade conversations, having the option of using one or both of their first-round picks (Nos. 21 and 22) with players such as Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale to get to different spots in the draft if they desire"
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2023 NBA mock draft: The latest on Charlotte's plans at No. 2

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