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Sarni said:
I think he has also cancelled all workouts.
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that's just insane for any team to commit without a workout and interview process. This isn't a LeBron James obvious top pick type player. It also makes me wonder why he isn't willing to compete for a higher draft spot as well. If it's the Blazers I hope they have done lot's of background on the kid and heavily scouted him during the college season.
 
hoopsjock said:
If Porter was still on the board at #6 would you do this?

Magic get CJ

Blazers get #6, Biyombo, and Augustin (or Ross, Mack, Simmons)

We'd be taking a huge risk on Porter.
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That's the crazy part about Porter with him being injured during the season. He was listed as a possible 31 before the season started so he has high credentials.
 
glazeduck said:
I'm sure this will instantly get derided as a horrible idea by many here (lord knows how many should-be GMs are constantly posting on internet message boards...) but I wouldn't hate a pick of Troy Brown if we stayed at 24.

While he certainly didn't score or take over games like a high-end 5* recruit should, his length, athleticism, ball-handling, and court vision all feel like they'd pair nicely with Dame. More importantly, I saw a guy who wasn't afraid to do the little things when his shot wasn't falling -- he was an aggressive and devoted rebounder, worked his ass off on defense and seemed to stay engaged in the game when things weren't going his way offensively, which I think is an exceedingly underrated component to rookie evaluations.

I'm not convinced that he'll ever become a true star like some are suggesting Hutchison could, but I definitely think he's a candidate to outproduce his draft position.
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I agree--I think his game is better suited for the NBA. With the right coaching he'll be a great role player if not a starter.

Edit: His game reminds me a lot of ET but with an actual three point shot lol.
 
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hoopsjock said:
If Porter was still on the board at #6 would you do this?

Magic get CJ

Blazers get #6, Biyombo, and Augustin (or Ross, Mack, Simmons)

We'd be taking a huge risk on Porter.
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I don't think I would if you're talking about Porter at six. As you say huge risk! Maybe another player at 6? Bridges?
I'd resign Davis rather than take on Biyombo.
Id rather get a proven vet for CJ if we are going to deal him?
 
tester551 said:
There was a guy (who really seems to kbow his stuff) in the REALGM draft forum who said he knew the team. He states it was Hutchinson's home team.... growing up in SoCal, that would mean it's the Lakers
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Which means we could pick him at 24.
 
CupWizier said:
that's just insane for any team to commit without a workout and interview process. This isn't a LeBron James obvious top pick type player. It also makes me wonder why he isn't willing to compete for a higher draft spot as well. If it's the Blazers I hope they have done lot's of background on the kid and heavily scouted him during the college season.
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Who said he didn't have a workout and interview?

Teams have been working out players for a couple of weeks now
 
Marvin Bagley
 
Labinot41 said:
Lol if that's true Atlanta is open to trade the 3rd overall Pick http://www.basketballinsiders.com/s...3-overall-pick/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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I think it’s only to move down but still within the lottery. If for example they think that the best player in this draft for them is Bamba but don’t think he’ll be taken by anyone at 3 to 6 then why not move that pick for no. 7 and get an additional asset from Bulls (e.g. the no 22 pick from Pelicans). I doubt they will want to trade it for a player who is ready now when none of their roster are really in win now mode.
 
If I am the Kings I am taking as many crap deals to acquire picks as possible. Same for Bulls and Hawks really.

In Kings case they have so many expiring contracts that have to be attractive for teams. Take Mahinmi from Wizards and get no. 16 or go crazy and take MKG, Batum and Williams from Charlotte for no. 11. Send them ZBo, Temple, Koufos. Acquire enough picks to move up and take someone like Bamba, Carter or JJJ.
 
CupWizier said:
What's strange is that Sports Illustrated has him only going 31st while other mocks have him in the mid teens.
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After no. 14 (where Bridges, Knox, Shai etc. might land) the rest of the draft is all over the place.
 
I'm totally open to swinging for the fences in the draft if we can get a future stud or 2.

It might put us back temporarily...or not.

This experiment has been fun while it lasted but i'm ok with moving on.
 
dviss1 said:
Never really heard of him and never saw him play.

Thoughts @BonesJones?
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Khyri is a slightly less potential version of Mitchell at this point in the draft process. Lock down perimeter defender with a huge wingspan who shot 41% from 3. Strong finisher too as he shot 64% on 2 pointers. Not quite as athletic as Mitchell so not as good creating his own shot (although he still can) but is a better pure shooter than him.

The only reason I see for him not going in the lottery is that he's a junior so people think he has less potential. It's the same reason Mikal Bridges isn't a top-7 pick.

He'd be a great 3rd guard in the rotation and could eventually make a CJ trade a better option (similar to if we drafted Mitchell last year).
 
rotary111 said:
I'm totally open to swinging for the fences in the draft if we can get a future stud or 2.

It might put us back temporarily...or not.

This experiment has been fun while it lasted but i'm ok with moving on.
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It just depends on if those teams really would trade a top-5 pick for CJ. At this point it seems like a longshot. You aren't going to get anything other than that though if they did want CJ. Something like the trade @PtldPlatypus threw out of CJ for Chandler Parsons and #4. Although we'd have to throw #24 into that trade because they traded away their 2019 1st round pick to Boston or make the trade at/after the draft.
 
dviss1 said:
Never really heard of him and never saw him play.

Thoughts @BonesJones?
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Has some Wesley Matthews/Avery Bradley in his game. 40% 3pt shooter and a lockdown defender. 6'3 but has a 6'10 wingspan. Would be a great 3rd guard.
 
hoopsjock said:
Khyri is a slightly less potential version of Mitchell at this point in the draft process. Lock down perimeter defender with a huge wingspan who shot 41% from 3. Strong finisher too as he shot 64% on 2 pointers. Not quite as athletic as Mitchell so not as good creating his own shot (although he still can) but is a better pure shooter than him.

The only reason I see for him not going in the lottery is that he's a junior so people think he has less potential. It's the same reason Mikal Bridges isn't a top-7 pick.

He'd be a great 3rd guard in the rotation and could eventually make a CJ trade a better option (si
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tester551 said:
Didn't see it posted. Discuss.

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It's Jason Quick. Not much to discuss, lol.
 
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