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Givony highlights some sleepers that might be available 2nd round:
You can make a case for Adem Bona as the No. 1 player in this class in several categories: explosiveness, ground coverage, intensity and defensive versatility -- valuable traits that could help him carve out a role early in his career.
Cam Spencer played a huge role in UConn's national championship run with his dynamic, prolific shot-making, playmaking, competitiveness and feel for the game. He's getting looks all over the second round.
Cam Christie is one of the most dynamic shooters in this draft class, which is intriguing at 6-foot-6 and 18-years old. He also shows some ability initiating out of pick-and-roll, giving him significant upside he can grow into.
Kevin McCullar was one of the best players in college basketball over the first 2 1/2 months of the season, but seems to have been forgotten to an extent due to his injury. He could end up being a steal for someone on draft night.
Keshad Johnson brings plug-and-play, two-way versatility with his outside shooting, passing, explosiveness, and nonstop physicality and defensive intensity.
Juan Nunez is one of the biggest sleepers in this class with his combination of size, ball-handling, creativity, and processing speed dissecting pick-and-roll defenses and making pinpoint passes dishing the ball all over the floor.
 
Given that we didn't get projects in the first round, I can see us getting projects in the second. If so, I want Juan Nunez (AKA the Spanish Topic).
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Of course, there's a good chance both will be gone by our first second rounder, like my other fave Baylor Scheierman when playoff teams realize they can get a fifth starter with a low first-rounder.
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Knew it! Although I wonder if the Celtics will keep him...
 
Fuck it! If Filipowski's there at 34 we've got to take him and then if Bona drops to 40 we'll have to take him too. BPA all day, we can't be troubled with having a balanced roster.
 
For second rounders - I want a PF & wouldn't mind:

Flip
Freeman
Mogbo
Smith
 
In the 2nd round, I'm hoping the Blazers grab a couple of these guys:
- K Filipowski
- H Ingram
- T Smith

The 2024-25 roster is shaping up to be quite fun -

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The Blazers currently have a full roster. Will the Blazers put the new 2nd round guys on 2-way contracts, or are more consolidation trades coming?
 
42N8Bounce said:
In the 2nd round, I'm hoping the Blazers grab a couple of these guys:
- K Filipowski
- H Ingram
- T Smith

The 2024-25 roster is shaping up to be quite fun -

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The Blazers currently have a full roster. Will the Blazers put the new 2nd round guys on 2-way contracts, or are more consolidation trades coming?
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We got under the tax so maybe no more moves. I could see the Blazers waiving two of the two ways to make room for our second rounders.
 
Latest projections round 2.
34BlazersNikola DurišićSG – Mega Mozzart (Serbia) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-8 – Int.04– A big, strong guard who is a high level scorer and play-maker on the wing. Will need to shoot the ball better but shows promise. Had a really nice showing at the draft combine.

40BlazersEnrique FreemanPF – Akron – HT: 6-8 – WT: 206 – WING: 7-2 – Sr – A powerful and versatile forward with great length who plays with a ton of energy. Has made a big move up draft boards with a strong draft season.
 
Flip sure does have a punchable face. He seems like he would annoy other teams so I wouldn’t mind drafting him. A Cling Kong/Flip/Deni lineup might be fun one day.
 
Chris Craig said:
We got under the tax so maybe no more moves. I could see the Blazers waiving two of the two ways to make room for our second rounders.
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Just because we’re under the tax that just instantly means no more moves?
 
There's definitely going to be someone interesting available with our picks. I agree that Smith works be a good upside pick. I'm shocked Furphy has dropped this far. Klintman is still a mystery, and Freeman is intriguing.

All in all, I want athleticism and upside.
 
42N8Bounce said:
In the 2nd round, I'm hoping the Blazers grab a couple of these guys:
- K Filipowski
- H Ingram
- T Smith

The 2024-25 roster is shaping up to be quite fun -

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The Blazers currently have a full roster. Will the Blazers put the new 2nd round guys on 2-way contracts, or are more consolidation trades coming?
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Great graphic and presentation.

If we could flip any of our second round picks for a future second I'd do that but it's such a weak draft there probably aren't any offers.

Maybe we will cut the guy who shot a career high 29% 3pt last year in Jabari Walker?

Though we really don't need to worry about roster spots until October. If we do a Grant trade it may have us take on another player, or if we send out Thybulle to another teams MLE might save us a spot.
 
Still available that I'd have some interest in:

  • Klintman
  • Bona
  • Smith
  • Mogbo
  • Chomche
  • Ingram
  • Djurisic
  • Bridges
  • Freeman

I would be happy with any of those with either of our picks if we keep them.
 
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TBpup said:
Still available that I'd have some interest in:

  • Klintman
  • Bona
  • Smith
  • Mogbo
  • Chomche
  • Ingram
  • Djurisic
  • Bridges
  • Freeman

I would be happy with any of those with either of our picks if we keep them.
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I think Djurisic is super interesting. Adding some shooting wouldn't be bad.
 
42N8Bounce said:
In the 2nd round, I'm hoping the Blazers grab a couple of these guys:
- K Filipowski
- H Ingram
- T Smith

The 2024-25 roster is shaping up to be quite fun -

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The Blazers currently have a full roster. Will the Blazers put the new 2nd round guys on 2-way contracts, or are more consolidation trades coming?
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I agree on this roster turning into somewhat of a watchable product, at least in my mind.

The big man rotation is set, whether or not DA is traded. Not a fan of getting rid of him for less than a 1st, so I’ll assume he stays here. I like having Clingan as someone we can play in place of DA or maybe even beside DA if we decide to try the two-big lineup like the Cavs and Wolves have the last couple seasons.

Avdija’s addition just gave me a jolt of excitement I haven’t had in our forward rotation in awhile. I did grimace seeing the draft compensation, but he is going to make Scoot and Shae’s development soo much easier with his shooting and playmaking. Avdija and Camara look like they can both be very good (in Camara’s case, great) on ball defenders and are big forwards. Either guy will be replaced with a better talent eventually if we want to contend, but you think about what kind of defense this team can be if Clingan has any kind of impact that Kessler had and one of Shae or Scoot really turning the corner on that side of the floor.

I really like grabbing one of Chomche or Djurisic. They are both really interesting, both non factors this season (Djurisic will stay in Europe for at least a season right?). I think stashing an intriguing talent is the way to go. Then grab a guy that would be ready to play right away.
 
I have a feeling we might be getting Cam Christie and I'm not sure how I feel about that. There are about ten players I'd be more interested in, but then again, I didn't get to see him work out.

 
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Irish Trader said:
Latest projections round 2.
34BlazersNikola DurišićSG – Mega Mozzart (Serbia) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-8 – Int.04– A big, strong guard who is a high level scorer and play-maker on the wing. Will need to shoot the ball better but shows promise. Had a really nice showing at the draft combine.

40BlazersEnrique FreemanPF – Akron – HT: 6-8 – WT: 206 – WING: 7-2 – Sr – A powerful and versatile forward with great length who plays with a ton of energy. Has made a big move up draft boards with a strong draft season.
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I would be fine with that pairing.
 
If Grant is headed out, I would think they take a PF type with one of the two picks.

  • Klintman
  • Filipowski?
  • Chomche
  • Smith
  • Oso
....or someone with some PF size/skills.

Then I can see a PG type as Scoot is the only real PG left on the roster although Ant can play there (how long is he here?) and Banton can facilitate from a point-forward type position.
 
TBpup said:
If Grant is headed out, I would think they take a PF type with one of the two picks.

  • Klintman
  • Filipowski?
  • Chomche
  • Smith
  • Oso
....or someone with some PF size/skills.

Then I can see a PG type as Scoot is the only real PG left on the roster although Ant can play there (how long is he here?) and Banton can facilitate from a point-forward type position.
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I would add Freeman. However, I don't think they will (or should) pick according to need in the second round, unless you can't really judge BPA. I want older glue guys like McCullar and Ingram, just because I think they will help our young guys gel, but I could easily see going long-term project with Djurisic, Ajinca and Nunez.

My fear is they're just going to trade these picks.
 
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Rastapopoulos said:
I would add Freeman. However, I don't think they will (or should) pick according to need in the second round, unless you can't really judge BPA. I want older glue guys like McCullar and Ingram, just because I think they will help our young guys gel, but I could easily see going long-term project with Djurisic and Nunez.

My fear is they're just going to trade these picks.
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I like Freeman....just wish he was a bit taller. Also like Mogbo, if not just from a great story standpoint.

I could easily see Djurisic if he is still there at #40.
 
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