2024 NBA Draft Thread

[Hoopguru]

Disregard what I said about Ware above, just watched a recent draft profile of him and he's a bit soft posting up. Besides we have two centers already. Maybe trading up from 14 to get Salaun? Not sure I want to use 7 on him. Holland, Williams at 7.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I don't see how. I can see the possibility of us choosing Salaun ahead of Holland (even if I wouldn't) but all those other teams in the 9-12 range? I would be surprised to see Holland there at 14, but I would not be surprised to see Salaun there. Having said that I think the more likely scenario is neither will be there at 14.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Yet the mock draft from that same link has Ron going 9th to Memphis.
Interesting that it also projects Kyshawn George to Portland at 14.

 

[PCmor7]

I just realized Kyshawn George's dad is Deon George. He went to St. Francis of Pennsylvania. He's been at my house for dinner more than once.

Cool.

 

[PCmor7]

I thought I broke his nose once before a game in warmups playing one-on-one.

 

[SwissBlazer]

I just realized Kyshawn George's dad is Deon George. He went to St. Francis of Pennsylvania. He's been at my house for dinner more than once.

Cool.

Deon player in Switzerland for a few years. Really nice guy

 

[Freshtown]

No Ceilings compared Ron Holland to Corey Brewer. Unfortunately I can see it.

 

[Freshtown]

 

[Pinwheel1]

One would think the Nets might want to start over and move Bridges. Maybe they swoop in and grab Castle before SA does at 4.

 

[RR7]

One would think the Nets might want to start over and move Bridges. Maybe they swoop in and grab Castle before SA does at 4.

 

[Whyachi]

the radio show is telling us Houston doesn't want their #3 pick. The Blazers can supposedly trade a bag of potato chips to snag the Rockets pick.

Now, this same radio show also told us we needed to wait 2 weeks for Gary Payton to turn the Blazers into a contender. So I'm not going to get hyped about stealing Udoka's new rookie.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Who do they want, Brogdon, Grant or Williams? Or two of their choice?

 

[MarinerDNA]

Sounds like a good opportunity to dump a contract on them.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I think Ant would beat great spot for Houston. Van Fleet can be the third guard and Amen can be the guy who feeds Ant and Green.

 

[wizenheimer]

Sounds like a good opportunity to dump a contract on them.

they don't have cap-space now and they won't in July so there wouldn't be a lot of dumping. Max salary differential is only 7.5M

maybe Brogdon for Jeff Green + Landale but they sure wouldn't attach a 3rd pick for that; and Landale is a scrub who has 3 years left on his contract

I'm guessing, if Houston is in win-now mode, they'll want to keep Steven Adams (assuming he's healed from his injury), and Adams has the biggest salary filler of players the Rockets may be willing to part with

I don't think the Blazers have anybody the Rockets would be interested in. They have Jalen Green, Brooks, and Amen at SG; Jabari Smith, Amen, Brooks and Tari Eason at SF. I think that depth at wing eliminates Ant from the equation, and goes some distance in eliminating Grant

maybe the best the Blazers could do is Brogdon + 7 for Green + Landale + 3. But I'd bet Houston would get better offers.

 

[wizenheimer]

I think Ant would beat great spot for Houston. Van Fleet can be the third guard and Amen can be the guy who feeds Ant and Green.

Van Vleet as a 44M/year 6th man?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Van Vleet as a 44M/year 6th man?

He has one more year around that amount....then there is a team option. They would be crazy to pick his last year up at 44. So if Amen is destined to be their PG of the future, VanVleet will be gone from Houston in another year. I bet they try to trade him.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I'd trade them 7 for an unprotected pick many years out such as 2031

 

[TBpup]

Apparently, Tidjane Salaun may be rising even higher. His workouts are impressing and now there is talk he could go as high as #4 to the Spurs.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Grant for #5?

 

[HoopsFanAZ]

FVV is a small-baller at age 30. The clock is ticking and that t-opt next summer is a nice reduction in team salary for Houston and even better for Portland. Going with Ant + either Grant or Ayton would be huuuuge reduction in salary after a year for the Blazers … along with #3.

I’m good with Ant & Ayton to Houston followed by Grant and 14 to Detroit for 5.
3 — 5 — 7
But I like the draft.

Yes, I know this draft is not strong especially at the top. However, in a future’s market to get possible dudes, it’s also about roster management and a tanktastic season. The Blazers cannot just rearrange the deck chairs. Get the new boat.

 

[Ed O]

Grant for #5?

Portland gets out from under a big contract while moving up nine spots.

Grant gets to shut it down early for at least a fifth year in a row.

Detroit ... ?

Two out of three ain't bad. Let's do it!

 

[BigGameDamian]

FVV is a small-baller at age 30. The clock is ticking and that t-opt next summer is a nice reduction in team salary for Houston and even better for Portland. Going with Ant + either Grant or Ayton would be huuuuge reduction in salary after a year for the Blazers … along with #3.

I’m good with Ant & Ayton to Houston followed by Grant and 14 to Detroit for 5.
3 — 5 — 7
But I like the draft.

So FVV and #3 for Ayton and Simons?

 

[Phatguysrule]

Portland gets out from under a big contract while moving up nine spots.

Grant gets to shut it down early for at least a fifth year in a row.

Detroit ... ?

Two out of three ain't bad. Let's do it!

Hey it's their fan suggesting it too!

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Grant for #5?

Been a lot of rumors with this - hoping its like that last Grant trade that was heavily rumored for awhile before becoming true.

 

[BIG Q]

So FVV and #3 for Ayton and Simons?

Then Cronin can be King Maker again like he was with Dame/Jrue! What could he get for FVV?

 

[B-Roy]

Interesting tweet from Wasserman.

 

[BIG Q]

Interesting tweet from Wasserman.

Portland should be open for business to move up. Just not give up future draft picks. Vets on the roster and this years picks should all be available to move up in the draft.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'd trade them 7 for an unprotected pick many years out such as 2031

Please tell me you are joking