TripleThreat wrote:San Antonio and Detroit are talking now about flipping positions.

Couple of teams , including Warriors to move back, talking to Cavs to get in front of Atlanta. What the Hawks do will likely swing the 2nd Tier of the draft.

Warriors talking to Wizards (Beal)

Growing buzz on Amar Sylla as a stash developmental prospect. Guy is really raw but some interesting tools there.

Busiest phone line is in Philly ( their stash of 2nd rounders)

Hearing more and more things right now connecting Knicks to Maxey

Thanks! Wonder who the Spurs are after? Killian Hayes? Why would Detroit move down though as they need a PG desperately.

If Warriors want to move down but stay in front of Atlanta, then that would suggest they want... Haliburton? (the annoying thing is if we hadn't won that last game vs Atlanta we would be ahead of them in the draft order).

I'm interested in Maxey, but like I said with KP we'll have the inside scoop.

TripleThreat wrote:San Antonio and Detroit are talking now about flipping positions.

Couple of teams , including Warriors to move back, talking to Cavs to get in front of Atlanta. What the Hawks do will likely swing the 2nd Tier of the draft.

Warriors talking to Wizards (Beal)

Growing buzz on Amar Sylla as a stash developmental prospect. Guy is really raw but some interesting tools there.

Busiest phone line is in Philly ( their stash of 2nd rounders)

Hearing more and more things right now connecting Knicks to Maxey

I'm sure Warriors want to push Wiggins to Wizards in a Beal deal. Wiggins doesn't make sense to the Wizards given their current roster construction, but he's better than nothing. Maxey rumors make sense with our Kentucky connection. Wouldn't be in love with this pick since I feel there will still be players with higher ceilings/floors at that spot.

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Not sure whether to trust that source after reading the second bit- ha ha!

TripleThreat wrote:John Wall's contract forms an interesting trade piece around the draft.

His supermax extension will scale with the drop in BRI and the cap. Insurance will cover 80 percent of his salary if he's out for a majority of that season. It's less likely insurance can fight paying out the claim if Wall misses the entire season(s)

Technically speaking, a team can trade for Wall, get some draft assets from Washington to do it, then pay 20 cents on the dollar in cash but have 100 percent of face value of the contract account against the total cap for the cap floor. They'd also be able to apply for the Disabled Player Exception on a year to year basis. That's actually legal manipulation of the cap and no one could do jack **** about it.

If a team works out a private agreement with Wall to sit out the rest of his supermax for a cash kickback, that would allow a team in a bad talent position like the Knicks to simply focus on playing younger players. Instead of signing Tier 4 vets to overpaid contracts in the hope you have a 10 percent chance to trade them later.

Bizarre as ****, but the Wall contract could potentially end up an asset if you just look at it strictly from a cash basis. That's a sign the NBA economic system is completely ****ed up. The only thing I can think of that's more bizarre is Ellen Page, looking like an jilted aging 12 year old boy with a receding hairline and an entitled SJW complex.

If you asked years ago what would age better, close to the worst supermax ever given or the little spinner in the tight black leather jumpsuit from a mediocre Xmen sequel, it wouldn't have been much of an argument. Now John Wall's contract has now reached unintentional Rich Kotite comedy status. Right up there with virtue signaling fivehead Juno in a tuxedo supporting a guy who lied about being attacked outside a Subway in subarctic temperatures with bleach and rope after paying them with a check.

Fucking Chuck.

I don’t know what Ellen Page did to you but hopefully she won’t do it again......

Uptown wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

TripleThreat wrote:San Antonio and Detroit are talking now about flipping positions.

Couple of teams , including Warriors to move back, talking to Cavs to get in front of Atlanta. What the Hawks do will likely swing the 2nd Tier of the draft.

Warriors talking to Wizards (Beal)

Growing buzz on Amar Sylla as a stash developmental prospect. Guy is really raw but some interesting tools there.

Busiest phone line is in Philly ( their stash of 2nd rounders)

Hearing more and more things right now connecting Knicks to Maxey

I'm sure Warriors want to push Wiggins to Wizards in a Beal deal. Wiggins doesn't make sense to the Wizards given their current roster construction, but he's better than nothing. Maxey rumors make sense with our Kentucky connection. Wouldn't be in love with this pick since I feel there will still be players with higher ceilings/floors at that spot.

If Maxey is the target, we need to trade back and get value for the pick. I like Maxey, but not at 8.

His skill set translates really well with the way the game is played in the NBA. Can create his own shot, finishes really well at the rim, is a much better shooter than his numbers say, has a high motor and can be a tenacious on ball defender. He has the potential to be this years Donovan Mitchell. And end of the lotto pick that in several years will end up being one of the top 5 players picked this year.

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:My Mock

Edwards
Wiseman
LaMelo
Devi
Obi
Haliburton
Okoro
Kira (Knicks)

27) Paul Reed

I feel like you are pretty spot on with the top picks. Without any trades:

Edwards, Wiseman, LaMelo with top 3 picks.

Chicago has a lot of depth and salary at the 3/4 positions so Deni would be a tough initial fit for a year or 2, he would be behind Otto Porter, Thadd, and Satoranský, and then you have Wendell at the 4. Right now they have Zach, Dunn and Coby White as their PGs with Dunn expiring? Can see Chicago taking a flier on Hayes and letting him marinate off bench for a bit.

I can see CLE going for Deni or Obi. If wins are a priority, Obi even though they have a glut at 4/5.

Alt goes shooting and playmaking off bench. The got Capella and Collins and pass on Onyeka

No idea what Detroit does but Onyeka or Okoro or Obi? All the O's. Onyeka

1. Minnesota
2. Golden State
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago - Hayes
5. Cleveland - Deni
6. Atlanta - Haliburton
7. Detroit - Onyeka
8. New York - ????

Rumors are the Bulls really like Deni..... plus none of their SF’s are the long term fit.

I keep looking at teams and I think if there is any team that bites on a trade with the warriors it’s the Pistons. Pistons can absorb Wiggins, or just trade Kennard for Looney and LaMelo and the warriors could get Okoro or Vessel who I think fits way more what they want.

I also feel the Hornets take Wiseman, they wanted Drummond last year and they really have a need at center.

I read a few places fans like Hayes way better than most scouts do and I see him falling into the late lottery.

Haliburton is exactly what the hawks want to put around Young.

Kira is the 3rd PG in this draft in my opinion and might have the most upside. He can create in the half court and we need that, a lot. People say he might fall, but with the Suns picking right after us I don’t think the knicks should take that chance.

Yeah you might be right on Deni and Chicago, Porter probably there for another year and then Thadd and Satoransky will be gone a year later. In that case I see Obi or Onyeka to CLE, probably Toppin.

If somehow Detroit takes Okoro, Onyeka would be available at 8 and I'd guess that Knicks would think long and hard about taking him.

1. Minnesota
2. Golden State
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago - Deni
5. Cleveland - Obi
6. Atlanta - Haliburton
7. Detroit - Onyeka
8. New York - ????

I'd be 1000% on board with taking Onyeka. I know we haven't had a decent PG since...Starbury? Old Jason Kidd? Derek Harper?

BUT it seems easier to find a guard late in drafts than guys like Onyeka

2016: Dejounte @ 29 Murray Brogdon @ 36
2017 Derrick White @ 29 Josh Hart @ 30 Dillon Brooks, 45 Monte Morris, 51
2018 Shamet, 26, Jalen Brunson, 33 Devonte Graham, 34 Gary Trent, 37

GodSaveTheKnicks wrote:

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:My Mock

Edwards
Wiseman
LaMelo
Devi
Obi
Haliburton
Okoro
Kira (Knicks)

27) Paul Reed

I feel like you are pretty spot on with the top picks. Without any trades:

Edwards, Wiseman, LaMelo with top 3 picks.

Chicago has a lot of depth and salary at the 3/4 positions so Deni would be a tough initial fit for a year or 2, he would be behind Otto Porter, Thadd, and Satoranský, and then you have Wendell at the 4. Right now they have Zach, Dunn and Coby White as their PGs with Dunn expiring? Can see Chicago taking a flier on Hayes and letting him marinate off bench for a bit.

I can see CLE going for Deni or Obi. If wins are a priority, Obi even though they have a glut at 4/5.

Alt goes shooting and playmaking off bench. The got Capella and Collins and pass on Onyeka

No idea what Detroit does but Onyeka or Okoro or Obi? All the O's. Onyeka

1. Minnesota
2. Golden State
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago - Hayes
5. Cleveland - Deni
6. Atlanta - Haliburton
7. Detroit - Onyeka
8. New York - ????

Rumors are the Bulls really like Deni..... plus none of their SF’s are the long term fit.

I keep looking at teams and I think if there is any team that bites on a trade with the warriors it’s the Pistons. Pistons can absorb Wiggins, or just trade Kennard for Looney and LaMelo and the warriors could get Okoro or Vessel who I think fits way more what they want.

I also feel the Hornets take Wiseman, they wanted Drummond last year and they really have a need at center.

I read a few places fans like Hayes way better than most scouts do and I see him falling into the late lottery.

Haliburton is exactly what the hawks want to put around Young.

Kira is the 3rd PG in this draft in my opinion and might have the most upside. He can create in the half court and we need that, a lot. People say he might fall, but with the Suns picking right after us I don’t think the knicks should take that chance.

Yeah you might be right on Deni and Chicago, Porter probably there for another year and then Thadd and Satoransky will be gone a year later. In that case I see Obi or Onyeka to CLE, probably Toppin.

If somehow Detroit takes Okoro, Onyeka would be available at 8 and I'd guess that Knicks would think long and hard about taking him.

1. Minnesota
2. Golden State
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago - Deni
5. Cleveland - Obi
6. Atlanta - Haliburton
7. Detroit - Onyeka
8. New York - ????

I'd be 1000% on board with taking Onyeka. I know we haven't had a decent PG since...Starbury? Old Jason Kidd? Derek Harper?

BUT it seems easier to find a guard late in drafts than guys like Onyeka

2016: Dejounte @ 29 Murray Brogdon @ 36
2017 Derrick White @ 29 Josh Hart @ 30 Dillon Brooks, 45 Monte Morris, 51
2018 Shamet, 26, Jalen Brunson, 33 Devonte Graham, 34 Gary Trent, 37

1) Twolves- Edwards

2) Warriors trade down to the Bulls- Bulls trade the 4th and either Coby White, Markkanen or Wendell Carter for the 2nd pick and take Ball

3) Hornets- Wiseman

4) Warriors- Deni

5) Cavs- Okoro

6) Hawks- Haliburton

7) Detroit- Hayes

BigDaddyG wrote:
I'm really high on Onyeka. Have him rated higher than Wiseman and don't even see him lasting 7 when it's all said and done. We're in no position to make our lottery selection based on need. Sure, if you have two guys rated similarly you pick the one who fits best. But I'd definitely draft Oneyka if he fell to us.

GM is going to need some brass ones to pick Onyeka in the lottery IMO. I've seen some stats which look great and i've seen some write ups about a 6' 9" guy with no game beyond 6' and has tunnel vision (flashbacks to Biyombo). and i don't have a clue if he can guard away from the basket (complete aside: for all of my doubts about whether Thibs was the right choice i am most excited about what he'll do with Mitch followed closely about what he'll do with Frank)

BigDaddyG wrote:

Chandler wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:
I'm really high on Onyeka. Have him rated higher than Wiseman and don't even see him lasting 7 when it's all said and done. We're in no position to make our lottery selection based on need. Sure, if you have two guys rated similarly you pick the one who fits best. But I'd definitely draft Oneyka if he fell to us.

GM is going to need some brass ones to pick Onyeka in the lottery IMO. I've seen some stats which look great and i've seen some write ups about a 6' 9" guy with no game beyond 6' and has tunnel vision (flashbacks to Biyombo). and i don't have a clue if he can guard away from the basket (complete aside: for all of my doubts about whether Thibs was the right choice i am most excited about what he'll do with Mitch followed closely about what he'll do with Frank)

Not Biyombo. He can move a little off the dribble, better hands, already has a better understanding of when to dive to the hoop and has way better lateral quickness. Yeah, he has some holes to fill, but so does every one in the top 10.

I don't for a second dispute your judgment and actually really look forward to your posts!!

just saying the GM will need nads and need to be right because there will be naysayers

i saw something someplace about the guy for some efficiency statwhich had him up there with KAT etc. plus he always seems to be underappreciated...

i don't know enough about college hoops to add anything intelligent. The last time i was a college hoop junkie i thought guys like Derrick Chievous and Willie Glass were can't miss. I suspect you're now saying, "who?" which is my point. I even sucked when i followed college