Running list of prospects meeting/working out with Portland

[tykendo]

I’m just thinking the plan might be draft a guard and then sign and trade Ant. Not sure who we would be approaching. Detroit? Toronto?

I like Ant, but think Mathurin is the "Real Deal", and has the size to work well next to Dame. If we could do a S & T with Ant to Atlanta for Collins, or to Toronto for OG, i'm in. I just see some Jordan in Benedict Mathurin.

 

[MickZagger]

I like Ant, but think Mathurin is the "Real Deal", and has the size to work well next to Dame. If we could do a S & T with Ant to Atlanta for Collins, or to Toronto for OG, i'm in. I just see some Jordan in Benedict Mathurin.

OG

All day!

I want the Original Gangsta.

 

[Natebishop3]

Sharpe ducking a workout in NO could also be to quell the negative press he's been getting after the others he's done. I tried to confirm with Fischer if his bad feedback from workouts was just a smokescreen, but he said he's talked to multiple coaches who actually ran the workouts who all said he's been underperforming when going up against other lottery talent. He also said he didn't want to reveal too much of what was said because it would just be trashing the guy further and hurting his stock more.

NGL... as someone who was growing more intrigued by Sharpe every week for his long term potential, this news gave me some added hesitation about drafting him. I'm really glad we brought him in house.

It’s really not that surprising though. He goes from playing against high schoolers to not playing against anyone for a year and now he’s walking in and playing against other lottery talent. The guy is probably another Keon. Tons of athletic ability but very raw.

 

[HansenYang]

I like Ant, but think Mathurin is the "Real Deal", and has the size to work well next to Dame. If we could do a S & T with Ant to Atlanta for Collins, or to Toronto for OG, i'm in. I just see some Jordan in Benedict Mathurin.

You might need to get some better glasses & improve your vision. Mathurin is a role player at best

 

[MickZagger]

You might need to get some better glasses & improve your vision. Mathurin is a role player at best

Case Closed. Stick a fork in it. He’s a role player.

 

[illmatic99]

Daniels cancelled his workout with the Kings.



Richman said we have one last one scheduled today and participants will be revealed this morning. The only guy we haven't brought in in our range is Murray.

 

[illmatic99]

 

[Sheldon Shape]

OG

All day!

I want the Original Gangsta.

I'm doubtful we can pull off OG for a reasonable deal, but if not, getting someone at 12 like Sochan or Duren plus Dort and Grant seems really good to bulk up our defense. That would be the result of the rumored Okc deal.

 

[STOMP]

and of course schmitz was in on him last year.

beautiful jumper... just perfect form

STOMP

 

[illmatic99]

So Branham is the headliner today... And Kamagate as the 2nd rounder.

Malaki is a decent talent, no interest in him for the skills/size he provides.

 

[STOMP]

Case Closed. Stick a fork in it. He’s a role player.

For Mathurin I'm somewhere in the gray area between the two expressed opinions of role player and the next MJ

STOMP

 

[Scalma]

My boy kamagate

 

[TBpup]

So Branham is the headliner today... And Kamagate as the 2nd rounder.

Malaki is a decent talent, no interest in him for the skills/size he provides.

I'd love it if we could get Kamagate at #36.
Dominick Barlow would be interesting at #57.

 

[illmatic99]

I'm gonna make a bit more about this Sharpe Pacers workout than I probably should.


1. Sharpe works out with Portland (#7) on Wednesday.
2. Sharpe cancels the workout he had previously scheduled with NOP (#8) on Friday.
3. Sharpe attends his workout with Indy (#6) that he had previously schedule today.

Is it possible that we told him if we have 7 and he's available, we'll draft him?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm gonna make a bit more about this Sharpe Pacers workout than I probably should.


1. Sharpe works out with Portland (#7) on Wednesday.
2. Sharpe cancels the workout he had previously scheduled with NOP (#8) on Friday.
3. Sharpe attends his workout with Indy (#6) that he had previously schedule today.

Is it possible that we told him if we have 7 and he's available, we'll draft him?

When did he attend his workout in Indy?

 

[Natebishop3]

I'm gonna make a bit more about this Sharpe Pacers workout than I probably should.


1. Sharpe works out with Portland (#7) on Wednesday.
2. Sharpe cancels the workout he had previously scheduled with NOP (#8) on Friday.
3. Sharpe attends his workout with Indy (#6) that he had previously schedule today.

Is it possible that we told him if we have 7 and he's available, we'll draft him?

Yeah I'm thinking the same thing, if for nothing else, he would make for a great trade chip because of his potential.

 

[illmatic99]

When did he attend his workout in Indy?

this morning.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think Sharpe makes sense with the current plan. You draft him, see if the Dame/Ant pairing works, and if it totally sucks you trade one or the other and develop Sharpe. I think Ant/Sharpe could work, or if you want to go all-in on Dame, you trade Ant and start Hart while you develop Sharpe. Seems like a solid plan either way.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Yeah I'm thinking the same thing, if for nothing else, he would make for a great trade chip because of his potential.

To me, Sharpe makes more sense for Atlanta than the previously mentioned Daniels.
I think Atl prefers the ball in Trae's hands, surrounded by shooters, vs matched with a taller guard who can create for others but can't shoot as of yet.

 

[Natebishop3]

To me, Sharpe makes more sense for Atlanta than the previously mentioned Daniels.
I think Atl prefers the ball in Trae's hands, surrounded by shooters, vs matched with a taller guard who can create for others but can't shoot as of yet.

Daniels is someone that I could see working out long term here. Not really a trade chip. Sharpe is the trade chip, but could also work out long term if we decide to move on from Dame or Ant.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I think Sharpe makes sense with the current plan. You draft him, see if the Dame/Ant pairing works, and if it totally sucks you trade one or the other and develop Sharpe. I think Ant/Sharpe could work, or if you want to go all-in on Dame, you trade Ant and start Hart while you develop Sharpe. Seems like a solid plan either way.

I wouldn't want to be the team that drafted and traded Anthony Edwards with a jump shot for good role players. If we draft him, I hope we don't trade him.

You can go into the season and his value would be incredibly high should a star want out of their current situation.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

To me, Sharpe makes more sense for Atlanta than the previously mentioned Daniels.
I think Atl prefers the ball in Trae's hands, surrounded by shooters, vs matched with a taller guard who can create for others but can't shoot as of yet.

Not to mention that Sharpe's ceiling is infinitely higher than Daniels.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

So Branham is the headliner today... And Kamagate as the 2nd rounder.

Malaki is a decent talent, no interest in him for the skills/size he provides.

Besson, sort of tall PG but very short wingspan, Tankathon has 28 minus points vs. 4 positive. Not sure why we are bothering. Branham does not seem to be a good defender. Tankathon seems to like Tevin Brown but he is a SG who is almost 24.

Moore is a 6th year senior who despite having a lot of energy, still can't shoot.
I guess for all four of these guys, not sure why we bring them in. In fact a lot of the guys we have brought in will not be drafted.

Kamagate I can understand, 21 and he is 6'11" and he can shoot the ball. Blocks 2 shots per 36 but not considered a great defender.

Barlow seems the best of the bunch. 19, good length, his stats in a lot of areas seem pretty good. he is projected to go in the 50's

 

[blazerfan11]

I'm gonna make a bit more about this Sharpe Pacers workout than I probably should.


1. Sharpe works out with Portland (#7) on Wednesday.
2. Sharpe cancels the workout he had previously scheduled with NOP (#8) on Friday.
3. Sharpe attends his workout with Indy (#6) that he had previously schedule today.

Is it possible that we told him if we have 7 and he's available, we'll draft him?

Yes.
But what about Keegan Murray? It's possible both Murray and Sharpe could fall to #7. Schmitz loves Murray. It would be odd to pass on him if he's available.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Yes.
But what about Keegan Murray? It's possible both Murray and Sharpe could fall to #7. Schmitz loves Murray. It would be odd to pass on him if he's available.

Knowing the Kings, they'll probably draft him and he'll be super mediocre for his career. (Murray)

 

[Scalma]

Kamagate I can understand, 21 and he is 6'11" and he can shoot the ball. Blocks 2 shots per 36 but not considered a great defender.
[/MEDIA]

I feel I know enough about Kamagate to disagree with most of this here. I don’t think he’s a good shooter, at least not when I watched him (shooting can improve pretty quickly so who knows) but he projects very well defensively. Good agility, can switch in space. Just needs more experience. Also sets a good screen and I think his passing is underrated.

 

[RR7]

I'm gonna make a bit more about this Sharpe Pacers workout than I probably should.


1. Sharpe works out with Portland (#7) on Wednesday.
2. Sharpe cancels the workout he had previously scheduled with NOP (#8) on Friday.
3. Sharpe attends his workout with Indy (#6) that he had previously schedule today.

Is it possible that we told him if we have 7 and he's available, we'll draft him?

Good catch. I wonder if he's the target of a trade up/trade down. We told him he'll be gone at 7, but it's a team targeting to trade up for him. If he's there, a trade happens. If not, potentially it does not.

 

[brooklynballer]

Good catch. I wonder if he's the target of a trade up/trade down. We told him he'll be gone at 7, but it's a team targeting to trade up for him. If he's there, a trade happens. If not, potentially it does not.

Depends if they’re drafting for themselves or for some other team.

 

[blazerfan11]

Good catch. I wonder if he's the target of a trade up/trade down. We told him he'll be gone at 7, but it's a team targeting to trade up for him. If he's there, a trade happens. If not, potentially it does not.

Like Kobe Bryant. Do the Blazers get Vlade Divac in return?

 

[illmatic99]

Some of these questions are idiotic.

This guy seriously asked him... "can you compete?"