We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities. (2 Viewers)

[tykendo]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

 

[blazerkor]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

That's not bad.

 

[tykendo]

Make a secondary move with Chicago for DeMar DeRozan / reconciliation by using the #23 pick , and those future 2nd round picks from Golden State.

 

[julius]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

Interesting trade scenario. Is that something you came up on your own, or actual rumor?

I wouldn't say no to it, but I'm not sure why Utah would even contemplate offering this up. IF they did do this trade, I would love it if they could then switch the #9 pick into a top 6 pick and hope for Amen Thompson.

 

[Samuel]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

Is this another round of the all-offense special? Thought they were targeting guys who can play defense.

 

[tykendo]

Interesting trade scenario. Is that something you came up on your own, or actual rumor?

I wouldn't say no to it, but I'm not sure why Utah would even contemplate offering this up. IF they did do this trade, I would love it if they could then switch the #9 pick into a top 6 pick and hope for Amen Thompson.

No, just brainstorming ideas.

 

[tykendo]

Is this another round of the all-offense special? Thought they were targeting guys who can play defense.

I think a Nurk/Markkanen frontcourt has a potential to be special. Because of the length, and ability to rebound and form a low post wall against driving players.

 

[tykendo]

Kinda what Minnesota wanted to do, but was left with buyers remorse because Gobert is stiff and a non facilitator.

 

[BassPlaya]

Keep the pick. If there is a worthy trade opportunity, Ant and Nurk are the one's I see as assets we can move on from. Do not trade Lillard for anything other than an f-ton of return and his request/blessing.

 

[blazerkor]

So many fucking possibilities to watch play out over the next two weeks. Let's hope that whatever happens it allows some of us at least a delusional sense of optimism. I think Joe can at least deliver that. Sure there will be plenty of outrage and apathy but at least some optimism... that should be expected.

 

[blazerkor]

Keep the pick. If there is a worthy trade opportunity, Ant and Nurk are the one's I see as assets we can move on from. Do not trade Lillard for anything other than an f-ton of return and his request/blessing.

If we keep the pick and it's Scoot you can make a pretty solid bet on Dame's request/blessing regardless of whether it's a fuckton or not that we're getting in return from him.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

that one of the better trades I’ve seen. If Scoots at 3 I don’t think I’d trade him if it’s Miller I’d probably strongly consider this trade.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If teams really want to desperately move up to #3......what are we missing? What do they know that we fans do not?

 

[Blazinaway]

that one of the better trades I’ve seen. If Scoots at 3 I don’t think I’d trade him if it’s Miller I’d probably strongly consider this trade.

who has more value Kessler or Lauri? Lauri probably right? would you consider/prefer Kessler and 9 (and maybe 16?) for 3? Just spitballing

 

[Natebishop3]

If teams really want to desperately move up to #3......what are we missing? What do they know that we fans do not?

Most teams don’t have a Dame at point guard. They’re hoping Scoot will be on that level.

 

[Blazinaway]

that one of the better trades I’ve seen. If Scoots at 3 I don’t think I’d trade him if it’s Miller I’d probably strongly consider this trade.

some teams/GM's become enamored with certain players, if a team like Houston really wants Scoot at 3 - then maybe Tari Eason and 4 for 3?

 

[wizenheimer]

Ainge wants to move up to #3. Markkenen/ #9 for Ant/ and the 3rd pick. It's a total reset for the Jazz. Nurk, Markkanen, Grant, Sharpe and Dame is pretty awesome. Draft Blake Lively at #9 to backup Nurk.

c'mon, there's almost no chance that Ainge would do that; even if he could keep #9. Markkanen just averaged 26-9 with a PER of 22.1 and a .640 TS%. He shot 39% on three's while averaging nearly 8 attempts a game. He's a nearly perfect modern NBA PF

 

[tykendo]

My Great grandparents immigrated from Finland. Lots of Finns and Swedes in this area.

who has more value Kessler or Lauri? Lauri probably right? would you consider/prefer Kessler and 9 (and maybe 16?) for 3? Just spitballing

Naw, Markkanen has it all. Kessler is a very nice young center. But Markkanen can be a All NBA type forward. I like his game and fluidity more than Randle or Sabonis who made 3rd team last season.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

What is hardest position to fill? PG? which position is most likely help you win a championship? Wing? Although a great center historically seems to be or does it matter just best player?

 

[tykendo]

c'mon, there's almost no chance that Ainge would do that; even if he could keep #9. Markkanen just averaged 26-9 with a PER of 22.1 and a .640 TS%. He shot 39% on three's while averaging nearly 8 attempts a game. He's a nearly perfect modern NBA PF

Ainge is a tinkerer , and Markkanen is 26. 2 years from needing a max contract. I got a feeling that if Ainge thinks Scoot is as good as some in here think, he's gonna be willing to move up.

 

[tykendo]

Plus there is scuttlebutt going around in Salt Lake about the Jazz wanting to move up.

 

[wizenheimer]

Ainge is a tinkerer , and Markkanen is 26. 2 years from needing a max contract. I got a feeling that if Ainge thinks Scoot is as good as some in here think, he's gonna be willing to move up.

let's see:

Miller + Ant or Markkanen?
Scoot + Ant or Markkanen?
Amen + Ant or Markkanen?

same easy answer to all 3 questions

besides that, if Ainge is desperate to move up, why stop at #3 when he can get to #2? They have 9 + 16 + 28 in this draft plus 16 first round draft picks in the following 7 years. That will probably be a lot more persuasive to Charlotte than Portland

 

[Predator]

Dame
Sharpe
Miller
Grant
Ayton

Simons
Naz Reid / Dwight Powell

 

[Predator]

I really don’t want Ayton but if you truly believe he will “pop” that’s what I’d roll with

 

[Natebishop3]

God I hate Philly fans.





Not even picks. Pick SWAPS. what a joke. And these guys are all saying Maxey is untouchable.

 

[SwissBlazer]

It means we have to swap our lottery picks for their 28th picks in 3 drafts. Seems fair

 

[wizenheimer]

God I hate Philly fans.

View attachment 56104

View attachment 56105

Not even picks. Pick SWAPS. what a joke. And these guys are all saying Maxey is untouchable.

well, Philly doesn't have any 1st's to trade till 2030. They only have swaps till 2030, but after the draft they could send their unprotected 2030 first. But of course, being assholes, they didn't include that. They also don't have any swaps to trade in in 2026 & 2028. Those picks are already encumbered. So the swaps would be continent, at best, and very well might not convey

in reality the trade is Dame for Maxey, Harris, and a 2024 swap

fucking gawdawful stupid trade

 

[BigGameDamian]

Is Markkanen worth the 3rd pick in this year’s draft?

 

[JDC]

Is Markkanen worth the 3rd pick in this year’s draft?

It's a pretty easy no for me.

He made a massive jump last year, but I still think there's some playoff viability concerns.

If we had a longer track record than one year at that level of play, I'd maybe feel a little different.

 

[Natebishop3]

well, Philly doesn't have any 1st's to trade till 2030. They only have swaps till 2030, but after the draft they could send their unprotected 2030 first. But of course, being assholes, they didn't include that. They also don't have any swaps to trade in in 2026 & 2028. Those picks are already encumbered. So the swaps would be continent, at best, and very well might not convey

in reality the trade is Dame for Maxey, Harris, and a 2024 swap

fucking gawdawful stupid trade

Especially if we had Scoot.