The Official 2014 NBA Draft Thread

[Rick2583]

Embiid to have foot surgery.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Pelton's top-30 WARP projections:

Once was a sleeper, Clint is now getting looks in the late lotto.

2nd overall, Marcus Smart came in at #1.

2. Clint Capela, PF, Switzerland
Win%: .497 | Age: 19.9 | WARP projection: 3.4

As I noted in last week's analysis of the top international prospects in the draft, which highlighted the overall strength of the group, Capela performed well both in the French Pro A league and in his team's brief stint in the EuroCup against more challenging competition. He is an excellent shot-blocker for a power forward and is arguably the best finisher in this year's draft, as reflected by his projected 54.4 percent 2-point accuracy.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

got a link for that?

pelton is usually good at forecasting role players but his hit/miss at the top of the draft is very ordinary

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

The mystery man in this draft this year is Bruno Caboclo of Brazil.

Apparently has received a promise.

Not much on him other than:

*6'9" | 200 lbs | 7'6" wingspan

*One year of organized basketball

*Scoring instinct

 

[Rick2583]

got a link for that?

pelton is usually good at forecasting role players but his hit/miss at the top of the draft is very ordinary

Would I lie to you? Now lets see if anyone takes a chance, who & how far down in the draft will he fall? I'm guessing not below 5.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Breaking: Dario Saric has agreed in principle to a three year deal with Anadolu Efes a source close to Saric told ESPN.com.

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
The deal will essentially prohibit Saric from playing in the NBA for a minimum of two years the source told ESPN.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Jerry Zgoda called this a few days ago.

I've been on the Saric bandwagon since last summer but now I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole.

This has Fran Vasquez written all over it.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Would I lie to you? Now lets see if anyone takes a chance, who & how far down in the draft will he fall? I'm guessing not below 5.

Was talking about the pelton article. Embid still goes top 5 IMO, probably #3 to philly

 

[THE HCP]

ESPN

Sources also say LA is exploring options with No. 7 pick & telling teams they will package pick w/ Steve Nash

 

[THE HCP]

Looks like the Lakers are going to go after Melo.

 

[THE HCP]

Sam Amico @SamAmicoFSO

Told Cavs indeed having talks w Jazz but deal being mentioned a little off. Favors, Burks, #5 and #23 in play for #1 and potentially Jack

 

[THE HCP]

Report: Derrick Favors, Alec Burks, No. 5 and No. 23 to the Cavs in exchange for No. 1 and Jarrett Jack to the Jazz?

 

[Rick2583]

I'm expecting Danny Ainge to unload both picks (6 & 17) for a star player.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Passing on Giannis for CJ is looking like the wrong move.

According to Alex Kennedy, he's now a legit 6'11" 217 lbs.

No risk, no reward?

 

[Sinobas]

Was talking about the pelton article. Embid still goes top 5 IMO, probably #3 to philly

They already drafted an injured big man.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

#Ouch

The last nine #2 overall picks.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

#Ouch

The last nine #2 overall picks.

besides lma and kd thats a whole lot of meh at best thus far

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

@chadfordinsider: Sources: Cavs owner Dan Gilbert wants Wiggins at No. 1. Cavs front office wants Parker. Link coming ...

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

@ESPNAndyKatz: With Elfrid Payton. He is predicting Sacramento or Lakers. Worked out for Lakers twice.

Ugh.

 

[Boise Blazer]

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-nba-draft-illustrated-shot-charts-for-the-lottery-picks/

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Walter Tavares was measured today and he's a monster!

7'4" | 7'10" wingspan | 9'10" standing reach

Based on his size and production I don't know why he's not a lock for the mid-first.

 

[THE HCP]

Bump

 

[Rick2583]

Walter Tavares was measured today and he's a monster!

7'4" | 7'10" wingspan | 9'10" standing reach

Based on his size and production I don't know why he's not a lock for the mid-first.

Size isn't everything..........http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Walter-Tavares-48916/

 

[MickZagger]

Size isn't everything..........http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Walter-Tavares-48916/

Rick, you're in the wrong thread..

 

[Rick2583]

Rick, you're in the wrong thread..

Which is why I posted his link.

 

[Strenuus]

Lump.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I'm going to un-sticky the thread.

Fuck off if you don't agree!

Just kidding, if you have a good reason to keep it up here let me know and I'll re-sticky it.

 

[e_blazer]

I'm going to un-sticky the thread.

Fuck off if you don't agree!

Just kidding, if you have a good reason to keep it up here let me know and I'll re-sticky it.

Since it was HCP that started it, I'd recommend a hazmat suit before you try to unsticky it.

 

[THE HCP]

Bitches, leave my thread stickyed!!!!!!

 

[THE HCP]

Fuck it, I'll just keep bumping it!