Merged: The Draft Thread For Stuff About The Draft Including Thoughts About The Draft

[SwissBlazer]

Does anyone know where I can watch NBA Draft in Europe? Any sites streaming it or something? I want to see this badly!

I will watch it on NBA International League Pass. Same as the games.

 

[Sarni]

So Harkless, 15, and filler for 10?

I am not sure anymore I would do that. The quality of players available at 10 might be very similar to 15. Isaac etc. won't be there. I think 7 or 8 and Isaac or Tatum will be the target if it's possible to achieve.

 

[Sarni]

I will watch it on NBA International League Pass. Same as the games.

It's actually being shown by Canal+ I realized. Will international league pass have the ESPN commentary?

 

[SwissBlazer]

It's actually being shown by Canal+ I realized. Will international league pass have the ESPN commentary?

I guess it will be their own feed with own analysts. But I will watch The Vertical Show on the computer and the draft on TV. Just like last year.

 

[Sarni]

I guess it will be their own feed with own analysts. But I will watch The Vertical Show on the computer and the draft on TV. Just like last year.

That's a great idea, cheers!

 

[Mediocre Man]

So Harkless, 15, and filler for 10?

What's at 10 that's better than 15 and Harkless?

 

[SwissBlazer]

What's at 10 that's better than 15 and Harkless?

10 millions in guaranteed contracts (trying to understand as well).

 

[Sarni]

What's at 10 that's better than 15 and Harkless?

Well there might be someone we want badly and fear he's gone by 15. Anunoby or Zach Collins for example. But I feel it's still better to keep Harkless and draft someone slightly inferior.

IMO there's decline in quality after no. 7 or no. 8 to the point where it becomes a little pointless to trade up from there. Either move high enough to get Tatum, Isaac or Josh Jackson in our case, or stay where you are.

11 hours!

 

[Sarni]

The draft starts 7 PM ET, so it's 1 AM here but is this actually when they start picking players or just coverage? Trying to leverage if I am better off waking up at 1.30 am or 2.00 am, or just staying up and watching from the beginning.

 

[TBpup]

Draft Rumor Recap

The Obvious:
Paul George will go somewhere - most likely LA or Cleveland. If Cleveland, possibly a 3-way with another team.
New York continues to shop Porzingis. Phoenix seems to be offering the most so far.
Cleveland and Boston interested in Butler....but he seems to want to stay in CHI, not that it matters much. MIN a possibility.

Behind the Scenes:
Clippers have been shopping DeAndre Jordan for weeks.
Rockets trying to clear cap space for big-name Free Agents...maybe more than just one.
Spurs offering up Aldridge....again. Also shopping Danny Green.
DAL offered Matthews to MIN but were turned down.
Wizards working hard to make a big upgrade.
Hayward struggling with whether to leave UTA for BOS.

This day could get really crazy. Wake up Neil!!

 

[SwissBlazer]

The draft starts 7 PM ET, so it's 1 AM here but is this actually when they start picking players or just coverage? Trying to leverage if I am better off waking up at 1.30 am or 2.00 am, or just staying up and watching from the beginning.

Speaking for me. The craziness leading to the draft is worth staying up all night long. Going to bed a 5 am usually.

 

[Sarni]

Speaking for me. The craziness leading to the draft is worth staying up all night long. Going to bed a 5 am usually.

I think I will skip the second round to be honest. Still won't save me much as it's shorter.

 

[SwissBlazer]

I think I will skip the second round to be honest. Still won't save me much as it's shorter.

And it's sometimes when you can see a bit clearer of what happend and what didn't.

 

[WillG]

Let's hope the stars align and we get some good players drop down to our pick!

If nothing else, I hope there is a flurry of activity from the Blazers. We need wholesale changes to this roster if we are to be competitive.
The worst outcome is Neil shedding salary with picks and adding a ho-hum player - then trotting out much the same line-up next season whilst proclaiming "Internal Growth!".

To miss out on a period where so many good players & picks are available in such a deep draft - NOW is the time to reconstruct the roster - even some BIG changes/trades if need be.

Have a good draft day S2'rs and may your favorite be selected

 

[Sarni]

And it's sometimes when you can see a bit clearer of what happend and what didn't.

Well if I didn't have to spend 8 hours at work and then 4 driving from Kraków to Warsaw tomorrow, I wouldn't mind not going to sleep for a night. I fear for my driving skills after ca. 40 hours without sleep though

 

[SwissBlazer]

Well if I didn't have to spend 8 hours at work and then 4 driving from Kraków to Warsaw tomorrow, I wouldn't mind not going to sleep for a night. I fear for my driving skills after ca. 40 hours without sleep though

Understandable. My only meeting tomorrow is at noon and I live 5 minutes from the office. So if I sleep from 5 to 11.30, that's good enough

 

[Eastoff]

Just in case anyone else is curious, the draft starts at 4pm Pacific and I think each draft pick gets 5 minutes.

 

[Sarni]

Understandable. My only meeting tomorrow is at noon and I live 5 minutes from the office. So if I sleep from 5 to 11.30, that's good enough

Lucky you!

I'm actually in my notice period now before switching to a new job in August so I am not actually working that much anymore, but still should probably not sleep on my desk while I'm at it!

 

[TBpup]

Scheduled the day off months ago.

 

[Sarni]

Let's hope the stars align and we get some good players drop down to our pick!

If nothing else, I hope there is a flurry of activity from the Blazers. We need wholesale changes to this roster if we are to be competitive.
The worst outcome is Neil shedding salary with picks and adding a ho-hum player - then trotting out much the same line-up next season whilst proclaiming "Internal Growth!".

To miss out on a period where so many good players & picks are available in such a deep draft - NOW is the time to reconstruct the roster - even some BIG changes/trades if need be.

Have a good draft day S2'rs and may your favorite be selected

Fully agree. I'd use players like Aminu, Davis and maybe Harkless (only for a high pick) to trade up. I really, really want at least 2 new rookies next season and even 3 if possible without sacrificing too much. Retool the roster. Don't attach picks to players to shed salary.

 

[Sarni]

Scheduled the day off months ago.

Was planning to have one too but not gonna happen during my notice period.

 

[SwissBlazer]

Scheduled the day off months ago.

Veteran move.

 

[Schilly]

I think the trades we make will be players only out or including future picks. The established players we want are on teams not necessarily looking to add draft picks... E.G. Kevin Love with Cleveland. Not saying that's our target but teams in that more competitive win now mode are likely needing depth and established players. Crabbe+Aminu+Future picks could net a fairly valuable piece for us IMO.

 

[TBpup]

I think the trades we make will be players only out or including future picks. The established players we want are on teams not necessarily looking to add draft picks... E.G. Kevin Love with Cleveland. Not saying that's our target but teams in that more competitive win now mode are likely needing depth and established players. Crabbe+Aminu+Future picks could net a fairly valuable piece for us IMO.

Agreed. Although if George goes to Cleveland, I can see Indy wanting a 3rd team to be involved and move Love elsewhere.

 

[Schilly]

Always take a half day on draft day.

FWIW coverage starts at 4 I suspect 1st pick around 4:30

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

Draft Rumor Recap

The Obvious:
Paul George will go somewhere - most likely LA or Cleveland. If Cleveland, possibly a 3-way with another team.
New York continues to shop Porzingis. Phoenix seems to be offering the most so far.
Cleveland and Boston interested in Butler....but he seems to want to stay in CHI, not that it matters much. MIN a possibility.

Behind the Scenes:
Clippers have been shopping DeAndre Jordan for weeks.
Rockets trying to clear cap space for big-name Free Agents...maybe more than just one.
Spurs offering up Aldridge....again. Also shopping Danny Green.
DAL offered Matthews to MIN but were turned down.
Wizards working hard to make a big upgrade.
Hayward struggling with whether to leave UTA for BOS.

This day could get really crazy. Wake up Neil!!

FTFY

 

[RipCityDSCPL]

The Draft is here.

Lets go get this generations Lebron, Clyde and Rodman tonight! Anybody care to take a guess at who I am talking about?

If we don't trade for Butler, George or Porzingis.

 

[trailblazer18]

Agreed. Although if George goes to Cleveland, I can see Indy wanting a 3rd team to be involved and move Love elsewhere.

Was just listening to Mike and Mike and they discussed Love going to a 3rd team, and that team providing Indy with draft picks. We fit that bill. Not sure if Indy would want 4 first round picks this year, probably would have to give a future first.

 

[Sarni]

Wonder what Clippers can get in return for Jordan. This is a move screaming rebuild. I think the best destination for him right now would be Chicago, in exchange for no. 16 pick and a couple of young players (Valentine, Portis, Payne etc.). You are likely to draft a center with no. 16.

I don't think they can get a top 10 pick for Jordan. It's not this type of league anymore. Or maybe you can flip him for Anthony + no. 8? That'd be a great deal for Clippers I feel. Nobody else in top 10 is IMO likely to even look at Jordan.

If we didn't have Nurkic I'd be all for Crabbe + Harkless + picks. Makes perfect sense for Clippers, Crabbe fills in for Redick who is in free agency, Harkless fills a great void in small forward position and picks can be used to get Allen, Patton or other center.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I still have hopes for Butler; I think they want to trade only with western teams. However if Minnesota offers their #7 (and I think they should), then no chance for us.