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aggo
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6/15/2026  11:50 PM
PatCummings wrote:
aggo wrote:not a fan of Allen graves

his foot speed is way way too low.

And he played against low level competition. He didn’t do nearly as well during the handful of time when playing better competition

interesting.

I turned on the highlight tape and turned it off pretty quick. I don't see it, the guy just moves way too slow to have any long term potential in the nba

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6/16/2026  10:05 AM
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6/16/2026  10:14 AM
Who are the best reserve big man and backup combo guard prospects in our range? I was always impressed with Isaiah Evans watching him in a few games last year.
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6/16/2026  10:16 AM
martin wrote:

You posted about a month ago that they met with him. They must have real interest. Hope they take a hard look at Jaden Bradley in the coming days.

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6/16/2026  10:59 AM    LAST EDITED: 6/16/2026  10:59 AM
DLeethal wrote:Who are the best reserve big man and backup combo guard prospects in our range? I was always impressed with Isaiah Evans watching him in a few games last year.

Reserve bigs are probably Tarris Reed, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar. All different types of players but project as good backups.
For combo guards, I think Meleek Thomas or Sergio de Larrea are possibly good prospects who could develop into good bench scorers/ playmakers

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6/16/2026  11:12 AM
newyorknewyork wrote:
martin wrote:

You posted about a month ago that they met with him. They must have real interest. Hope they take a hard look at Jaden Bradley in the coming days.

Ha I thought so but I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, so there is that too.

Double visit is interesting.

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6/16/2026  11:15 AM
We have been great at finding bigs in the 2nd round. Might have to find another long guard that defends and shoot in the 1st round and trust they find another gem in the 2nd round
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6/16/2026  11:51 AM
I'm guessing Rokas Jokubaitis is never going to come stateside...
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6/16/2026  11:54 AM
Panos wrote:I'm guessing Rokas Jokubaitis is never going to come stateside...

At this point probably not.

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6/16/2026  12:20 PM
martin wrote:
newyorknewyork wrote:
martin wrote:

You posted about a month ago that they met with him. They must have real interest. Hope they take a hard look at Jaden Bradley in the coming days.

Ha I thought so but I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, so there is that too.

Double visit is interesting.

I only remember because when I opened the thread it the first post that came up for me and it was dated 5.13.26.

Key here I guess is viewing the type of player they are looking at. Someone who is a pure shot creator/shooter. Makes sense.

Also feel like they should give Mikal more free reign to be that guy.

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6/16/2026  12:37 PM
Panos wrote:I'm guessing Rokas Jokubaitis is never going to come stateside...

Dang. Forgot about him. I still like him. at least use him as trade chip

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6/16/2026  1:41 PM
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Panos wrote:I'm guessing Rokas Jokubaitis is never going to come stateside...

Dang. Forgot about him. I still like him. at least use him as trade chip

Under contract through 2028. No mention of a buyout clause.

You know I gonna spin wit it
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6/16/2026  2:44 PM
Knixkik wrote:
DLeethal wrote:Who are the best reserve big man and backup combo guard prospects in our range? I was always impressed with Isaiah Evans watching him in a few games last year.

Reserve bigs are probably Tarris Reed, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar. All different types of players but project as good backups.
For combo guards, I think Meleek Thomas or Sergio de Larrea are possibly good prospects who could develop into good bench scorers/ playmakers

Just saw this review of Meleek Thomas…

By Sam Vecenie
June 15, 2026
OVERVIEW
Height: 6 ft. 3 in.
Weight: 189 lbs.
Wingspan: 6 ft. 63/4 in.
Standing reach: 8 ft. 4 in.
Birthday: Aug. 6, 2006
Age: 19.9
Hometown: Pittsburgh
ANALYSIS
I love the freedom with which Thomas plays. He’s fearless and could become one of the 30 or so best shooters in the world once he hits his prime. That has a ton of value, and if someone takes him in the 20s thinking they can moderate his game a bit, I wouldn’t be stunned.

But there is too much to clean up for my liking, and I’m skeptical that he can fix all of it by the time his rookie deal runs out.

First and foremost, Thomas is a poor team defender who ball-watches so much that I don’t think coaches can have him on the floor in the NBA early on. Second, his shot selection and lack of vision are completely out of whack. That could be fixable, but I’m not convinced the inconsistent vision will improve. Finally, I worry about Thomas not decelerating after he gets moving. He goes from fast to slow. He’s excellent at going from slow to fast with his first step. But he needs to slow down to play more under control.

I could believe Thomas becoming a useful sixth man by the time he’s 25. He has talent. But I’m not convinced that the first team that has Thomas will get the most out of him.

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6/16/2026  8:18 PM
DLeethal wrote:Who are the best reserve big man and backup combo guard prospects in our range? I was always impressed with Isaiah Evans watching him in a few games last year.

The combo guards like Evans, Thomas and the kid from Spain are all very young and may not be ready physically. Kevin McCullar is 6’6”, 210, 6’9” wingspan, plays defense and had a great year in westchester last year playing point forward (7 assists per game) and shot 38% on catch and shoot 3’s which was always his biggest weakness

I don’t see us drafting any combo guards at 24 or the second round that will be better than McCullar in 2026/2027

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6/16/2026  9:03 PM    LAST EDITED: 6/16/2026  9:31 PM
ESPN HAS Henri Veesaar mocked to us at 24. I watched him all year playing for N Carolina. 7 footer can score from everywhere. Definite impact player on offense.

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6/16/2026  10:37 PM
Rookie wrote:ESPN HAS Henri Veesaar mocked to us at 24. I watched him all year playing for N Carolina. 7 footer can score from everywhere. Definite impact player on offense.

hes got some real movement skills.

I like him at 24

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6/16/2026  11:54 PM
Rookie wrote:ESPN HAS Henri Veesaar mocked to us at 24. I watched him all year playing for N Carolina. 7 footer can score from everywhere. Definite impact player on offense.

KAT replacement prototype, but even less

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6/17/2026  2:08 AM
martin wrote:
Rookie wrote:ESPN HAS Henri Veesaar mocked to us at 24. I watched him all year playing for N Carolina. 7 footer can score from everywhere. Definite impact player on offense.

KAT replacement prototype, but even less

No way he is there at 24. My question is, does he box out?

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6/17/2026  8:20 AM
Hearing Knicks really want to trade up. Want to be in the mix for Morez Johnson or Chris Cenac.

While there will be a lot of smoke. Morez tracks as this has been consistent for a while now. And would be the ideal prospect to nab.

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6/17/2026  8:45 AM
newyorknewyork wrote:Hearing Knicks really want to trade up. Want to be in the mix for Morez Johnson or Chris Cenac.

While there will be a lot of smoke. Morez tracks as this has been consistent for a while now. And would be the ideal prospect to nab.

Morez is supposed to be a lottery pick. It would take a lot to get him. If we’re going to trade up I’d prefer a stud PG like Okorie to lead the second team and play with Brunson to alleviate pressure. 6’8” wingspan, deadly first step and he can score

Zuby can be drafted at 24 and is every bit as big, strong, fast, etc… as Morez

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