Following Potential 2018 Draftees

[LoPo]

I take Doncic and wait... I don't see how someone would want Trae over Luka... worst case I have the better player.

I think Atlanta might want Trae for 2 reasons -

#1 - They might think Trae has a higher ceiling. If Trae hits on all his "potential", he could be a superstar on the offensive side of the court. It's unlikely that Trae becomes a superstar, but possible.

#2 - Atlanta desperately needs to sell tickets. They can't convince people to get in the stands. Of the early first rounders, Trae Young has a better chance to be a big draw than anybody else other than hometown boy Ayton.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

One thing to watch... rumors of Heat wanting a pick to get Hutchison... If he goes 22 then they need to jump up. They don't have a lot I'd like, but wondering if Winslow would be on the table. Locke has mentioned him a few times. I like Kelly Olynyk but would hate that value given his contract.

This would have to go 3 ways. Heat get #21, Bucks get assets from Heat and Jazz, Jazz get #17, Heat take money back from Bucks.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

This would have to go 3 ways. Heat get #21, Bucks get assets from Heat and Jazz, Jazz get #17, Heat take money back from Bucks.

Why are the Bucks involved here?

 

[SCS]

So it definitely looks like Doncic will be a King, Hawk or Mav. If the Kings pass, the Hawks will either take him (he's at the top of the Hawks board according to Woj) or they'll send #3 to Dallas for #5 plus some other stuff and Dallas will take him. I don't think Atlanta wants to trade down any further than #5 because Young could go at 6, 7 or 8.

 

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[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Why are the Bucks involved here?

Because the Jazz aren't going to give up their pick at #21 without moving up at least to #17. That's why. Heat could cut the Jazz out and deal directly with the Bucks, though the Jazz could entice the Bucks with something to bring us into the deal.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Because the Jazz aren't going to give up their pick at #21 without moving up at least to #17. That's why. Heat could cut the Jazz out and deal directly with the Bucks, though the Jazz could entice the Bucks with something to bring us into the deal.

You talk like you know something about the inner-workings of the Jazz FO and I'm pretty sure you don't.

 

[Deleted member 5000]

Anfernee Simons, that's my choice.

He's about like DM45, long wingspan and even better vertical. He could have played college ball and gotten Lonzo Ball or Fultz hype and have been a top pick if things went differently.

My 2018 analysis is complete.

 

[RandyForRubio]

The amount of teams passing on Doncic makes me supremely happy. I love stupid teams.

My two favorite players in this draft are Doncic and Jaren Jackson. Studs.

 

[SCS]

Suns are apparently set to take Aaron Holiday at 16. That's good news for us because it pushes someone else down.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Suns are apparently set to take Aaron Holiday at 16. That's good news for us because it pushes someone else down.

Good. I'd love it if someone reached for Aaron Holliday.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

You talk like you know something about the inner-workings of the Jazz FO and I'm pretty sure you don't.

Just common sense. What player and salary do you want from the Heat in order to give up #21? I don't think they'll give us Justise Winslow or Bam Adebayo.