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Al Bundy 06-23-2015 07:43 PM

Official NBA 2015 Off-Season
 
NBA Draft June 25th.
1Minnesota Timberwolves
Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidfy the middle.
Karl Anthony Towns
2 Los Angeles Lakers
See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.
D'Angelo Russell.
3 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.
Jahlil Okafor
4 New York Knicks
The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.
Kristaps Porzingis
5 Orlando Magic
In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.
Mario Hezonja
6 Sacramento Kings
The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.
Wilie Cauley-Stein
7 Denver Nuggets
In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.
Emmanuel Mudiay
8 Detroit Pistons
Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.
Stanley Johnson F Arizona
9 Charlotte Hornets
Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?
Frank Kaminsky
10 Miami Heat
Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.
Justise Winslow
11 Indiana Pacers
In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.
Myles Turner
12 Utah Jazz
Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.
Trey Lyles
13 Phoenix Suns
The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.
Devin Booker
14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.
Murray State guard Cameron Payne
15 Atlanta Hawks
Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)
Kelly Oubre traded to Washington for the No. 19 pick tonight and two future second-round picks.
16 Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.
Terry Rozier Louisville
17 Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.
Rashad Vaughn UNLV
18 Houston Rockets
Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)
Sam Dekker
19 Washington Wizards Traded to Atlanta along with 2 future 2nd rounders for Kelly Oubre.
Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?
Jerian Grant- traded to the Knicks for Tim Hardaway Jr.
20 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.
Delon Wright Utah
21 Dallas Mavericks
Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.
Justin Anderson
22 Chicago Bulls
Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?
Bobby Portis
23 Portland Trail Blazers
Do the Blazers need a contigency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agnecy?
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
24 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.
Tyus Jones will be traded to the Timberwolves
25 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.
Jarell Martin
26 San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?
Nikola Milutinov
27 Los Angeles Lakers
After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)
Larry Nance Jr.
28 Boston Celtics
The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)
R.J. Hunter
29 Brooklyn Nets
This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)
Chris McCullough
30 Golden State Warriors
Kevon Looney

chiefzilla1501 06-23-2015 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 11563298)
NBA Draft June 25th.
1Minnesota Timberwolves
Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidfy the middle.

2 Los Angeles Lakers
See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.

3 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.

4 New York Knicks
The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.

5 Orlando Magic
In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.

6 Sacramento Kings
The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.

7 Denver Nuggets
In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.

8 Detroit Pistons
Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.

9 Charlotte Hornets
Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?

10 Miami Heat
Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.

11 Indiana Pacers
In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.

12 Utah Jazz
Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.

13 Phoenix Suns
The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.

14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.

15 Atlanta Hawks
Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)

16 Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.

17 Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.

18 Houston Rockets
Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)

19 Washington Wizards
Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?

20 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.

21 Dallas Mavericks
Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.

22 Chicago Bulls
Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?

23 Portland Trail Blazers
Do the Blazers need a contigency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agnecy?

24 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.

25 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.

26 San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?

27 Los Angeles Lakers
After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)

28 Boston Celtics
The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)

29 Brooklyn Nets
This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)

30 Golden State Warriors

The Cavs pick at #24 is intriguing up until draft day.

They will probably move that pick and package it with Brandon Haywood. Sadly, David Lee is the name I keep hearing, but that's a player they don't need. There's also rumors that they will try a sign and trade with either Love or Thompson... but I would bet that happens after the draft.

RealSNR 06-23-2015 09:04 PM

I plan on transforming this into the Karl-Anthony Towns Suckfest Thread over the next couple of days.

You've all been warned.

O.city 06-23-2015 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR (Post 11563503)
I plan on transforming this into the Karl-Anthony Towns Suckfest Thread over the next couple of days.

You've all been warned.

You mean Okafor, right?

RealSNR 06-23-2015 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 11563520)
You mean Okafor, right?

I'll eat a bug if the Wolves decide on Okafor over Towns.

Okafor publicly shunning the Wolves has basically killed that idiotic notion that they should draft him over Towns. At this point it's more likely they could draft Russell over Okafor, even.

chiefzilla1501 06-23-2015 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 11563520)
You mean Okafor, right?

I love that a guy's draft stock has hit the shitter because he can't hit an uncontested shot at the free throw line

O.city 06-23-2015 09:31 PM

Someone's gonna regret not taking Winslow higher than. Hell go.

RealSNR 06-23-2015 09:35 PM

He seems nice

Quote:

Wolves Nation and NBA executives have fallen hard for Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns, smitten in recent weeks and months by a 19-year-old who can dribble it, pass it and shoot it from both near and far.

Well, there is one thing that concerns some chapters in Wolves Nation: Towns’ imaginary friend, nicknamed Karlito.

Karlito supposedly sits on Towns’ shoulder and engages in conversation with a player so multitalented the Timberwolves are expected to select him first in Thursday’s NBA draft, unless, in the words of Kentucky coach John Calipari, “something crazy” happens.

But do not fret Wolves Nation: Your franchise’s future hasn’t already lost his mind.

“That wasn’t Karl,” Calipari said, laughing about a character reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart’s invisible 6-foot-3 rabbit named Harvey long ago. “That was us.”

From the beginning of last season, Calipari identified Towns — the best player on a team so talented that Calipari platooned units — as the guy he would push hardest whenever his team needed it. When Towns turned the other way one day and said something, Calipari asked if he was talking to an invisible someone. An assistant coach determined Towns had talked to “Karlito,” which left everyone laughing.

“Because he’s so respectful, he would turn away and like mumble into his shoulder,” Calipari said. “He never would have said anything about it. I said something publicly and I was joking when I said, ‘If you see him talking to himself, that’s Karlito on his shoulder.’ He just ran with it.”

Towns told the Lexington Herald-Leader he indeed talks to himself. “I don’t know if it’s self-talk [or] inner dialogue,” he said. “But I know one thing. I [will] be talking to myself. I don’t know why. I’ll be having some good conversations with myself.”

The real deal?

Towns apparently has a lot to say and so much to do, even beyond a career arc that has him poised to join the rare air of No. 1 overall picks. That list includes everyone from Magic Johnson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Duncan and LeBron James to Michael Olowokandi and Kwame Brown as well as two current Wolves players, NBA Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett, too.

Towns is a teenager who visits hospitalized children unannounced, who volunteered at a New Jersey home for autistic children after he was moved to do something following the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, who gave a needy Bahamian child the socks off his feet during the Kentucky team’s tour there last summer.

He impressed Wolves basketball boss Flip Saunders at both ends of the court with two pre-draft workouts and owner Glen Taylor with his polite manners and thoughtful answers during a visit with his father and agent to Minneapolis and the team’s new practice facility last weekend. That apparently finalized the team’s decision. The Wolves are the only team for which Towns worked out.

“You know what, it’s almost like it’s fake, isn’t it?” Calipari asked. “It seems fake and it isn’t, I can tell you. I tell everybody: He’s one of the nicest kids, so intelligent, so smart. He is a real kind, nice soul and what you see is who he is, all the time.”

The son of a high school basketball coach, Towns will be chosen ahead of players who had more decorated collegiate careers almost as much because of what he didn’t show last season than what he did.

At Calipari’s command, Towns played all last season near the basket — displaying a nice baby hook with each hand and defensive potential — in part so he could prove to NBA scouts he was strong enough and tough enough to play there. By doing so, he is following in a line of recent UK big men — Anthony Davis, Nerlens Noel, DeMarcus Cousins, Terrence Jones and Patrick Patterson, among them — who have progressed to NBA success.

In those two pre-draft workouts, he impressed Saunders with his ball-handling and NBA three-point shooting range, unusual gifts in a player who’s pushing 7-foot but who measures a bit over 6-11 but who Calipari estimates plays bigger than a 7-footer because he has a massive wingspan and no neck.

“When he puts a shirt with a collar on, it goes to his ears,” Calipari said.

K.A.T., 1.0

Towns has the kind of defensive mobility and shot-blocking instincts that NBA scouts expect will allow him to play both power forward and center, and alongside Gorgui Dieng and Nikola Pekovic at times. Those offensive multiple skills just might have reminded Saunders of a young big man he watched work out long ago, a guy named Kevin Garnett.

“I knew he had some perimeter skills, but I didn’t know he had the ability to shoot the ball as effortlessly and with as much range as he does,” Saunders said. “No question KG was the first player his size to do those things. He could guard out on the floor, run the floor, shoot the ball. There have been more who have come: [Anthony] Davis at New Orleans is similar and K.A.T. is along those lines. He’s able to do a lot of different things and be good at a lot of them. Sometimes players are good at a couple different things, but not a lot of them.”

Calipari chuckled last week when reminded that, like what was once said of Dean Smith and Michael Jordan long ago, he might be the only guy around who can hold Towns under 20 points a game. He reminds that players such as Towns come to Kentucky to get better and contend for a national championship, both of which he did.

“He got a lot better,” Kentucky teammate Aaron Harrison said of a player who played for his New Jersey high school junior varsity team in the fifth grade and played for the Dominican Republic national team at age 16. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody get that much better in a season.”

So much better that Calipari doesn’t want to compare Towns to NBA players past or present, even if you’re talking future Hall of Famers or current All Stars.

“You can say Tim Duncan, you can say [LaMarcus] Aldridge,” Calipari said. “But he could be the one they’re talking about five years from now. Is somebody like Karl Towns? I think he could be that good. Karl is 19. In five years, he’s going to be 24. What? What? You know what I’m saying? I think he’s ready for the moment.”

Towns agrees.

“I don’t want to be a 2.0 of somebody,” he told reporters at last month’s draft lottery. “I want to be the first version of someone, the first Karl Towns.”

http://www.startribune.com/talk-of-k...o-1/309187721/

thabear04 06-24-2015 01:58 AM

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...-to-take-towns

ROUND 1
1. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Karl-Anthony Towns, PF, Kentucky: Towns is an ideal power forward prospect for this league -- somebody who is big enough to guard bigs but skilled enough to step away from the basket and stretch the floor with a jumper. With proper minutes at Kentucky, he would've been a legitimate National Player of the Year candidate. With proper health in Minnesota, he could develop into a perennial All-Star.
2. LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke: If it's possible to somehow package this pick with a player or two and lure DeMarcus Cousins from Sacramento, I guess the Lakers should probably do that, if only because A) Cousins is a top-10 talent right now, and B) it might give the Lakers a chance to win in what will likely be Kobe Bryant's final season. Short of that, they should just take Okafor, who could become the next great Lakers center within three years while returning the presence of the dominant big to the NBA.
3. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Kristaps Porzingis, PF, Latvia: People keep asking if I think the Sixers would really draft another frontcourt international prospect in the lottery. My answer: Why not? There's a growing number of people who seem to genuinely believe Porzingis is one of the top three talents in this draft. And, if that's the case, there's nothing silly about taking him in the top three.
4. NEW YORK KNICKS
D'Angelo Russell, SG, Ohio State: New York fans were devastated when the Knicks fell out of the top two on lottery night. But being able to grab Russell with the fourth pick would ease the pain significantly. He's a dynamic combo guard with great vision who can also shoot, and his instincts are top-shelf. Nobody should be surprised if Russell becomes the best pro from this class even if he won't be the top pick.
5. ORLANDO MAGIC
Justise Winslow, SF, Duke: Label me intrigued by a 1-2-3 combination of Elfrid Payton, Victor Oladipo and Winslow in Orlando. That's the type of young core that could do big things in the Eastern Conference in the next three years -- especially if Winslow turns into the star so many believe he has the potential to become.
6. SACRAMENTO KINGS
Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, China: Mudiay was, this time last year, projected by some to be either the first or second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. So the idea that he could be available here is excellent news for Sacramento. The cast of characters surrounding Mudiay is a little bit of a concern, if only because they haven't handled his career well to date. Still, Mudiay is an undeniable talent, and the Kings would be wise to scoop him up if he's on the board.
7. DENVER NUGGETS
Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Kentucky: Cauley-Stein slipping in some mocks seems, to me, like little more than the result of draft-week positioning. At worst, he's an athletic, rim-protecting big who can switch pick-and-rolls. Anybody who has him falling too far is simply over-thinking things. And, no, I don't care that Denver already has some young bigs on the roster. That's not the type of thing that would make me pass on Cauley-Stein.
8. DETROIT PISTONS
Mario Hezonja, SG, Croatia: Hezonja's decision to remain in the NBA Draft should lead to two international players going in the top 10. He's a good athlete who can really shoot it -- a prospect who can provide much-needed help on the wing for Detroit.
9. CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky: Booker's natural shooting ability was evident in one season at Kentucky and will allow him to stick in the NBA for at least a decade (barring injury). There's never been a time when shooting was more valued than it is these days. Booker will benefit from that. And Charlotte definitely needs shooting.
10. MIAMI HEAT
Frank Kaminsky, C, Wisconsin: Kaminsky is tall and skilled. He can shoot. He can rebound. So I really don't know what's not to like here. Yes, the Heat already have Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside in the frontcourt. But Kaminsky can play with either, and he'll be ready to contribute as a rookie.
11. INDIANA PACERS
Cameron Payne, PG, Murray State: Mid-major recruits who become lottery picks after just two years of college are incredibly rare bordering on nonexistent. So it's amazing what's happening with Payne. Oklahoma City is an obvious option if he slips. But Payne makes sense for the Pacers, too.
12. UTAH JAZZ
Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona: Johnson would be the best player available at this point and an absolute steal for the Jazz. He doesn't necessarily fit a need in Utah. But the Arizona star would be hard to pass on here.
13. PHOENIX SUNS
Myles Turner, C, Texas: There's no reason for a 7-foot, 19-year-old who can block shots and make jumpers to slip any farther than 13, and I won't be surprised if Turner actually goes higher. There's some questions about whether he can shed a reputation of being soft. But his talent is intriguing toward the bottom of the lottery.
14. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Kelly Oubre Jr., SF, Kansas: Oubre projects as an athletic perimeter defender with star potential. If he falls this far, Oklahoma City would be wise to scoop him up in an attempt to keep stocking talent in pursuit of a championship.
15. ATLANTA HAWKS
Kevon Looney, PF, UCLA: Paul Millsap is a free agent, meaning the Hawks might need a power forward. So taking Looney makes sense because he's A: immensely talented, and B: a future frontcourt starter.
16. BOSTON CELTICS
Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin: Dekker has an NBA body and certain NBA skills. The only question is whether he can consistently play at a high-level and shoot well from the perimeter, and those are big questions with no clear answers. Either way, he's a 6-9 athlete with the potential to develop into a 6-9 athlete who can stretch the floor with his jumper, and that's enough to keep him in the top 20 of this draft.
17. MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Bobby Portis, PF, Arkansas: The reigning SEC Player of the Year was never the best prospect in the SEC. But he averaged 17.5 points and 8.9 rebounds as a sophomore, and now he'll be the first Razorback selected in the first round since Ronnie Brewer went 14th overall in 2007. Barring injury, I think, Portis will be in the NBA for a decade based on his measurements and motor.
18. HOUSTON ROCKETS (VIA TRADE)
Jerian Grant, PG, Notre Dame: Grant will turn 23 before the 2015-16 season begins. So he's older than most prospects, which might hurt him with some franchises. Regardless, this dynamic playmaker is capable of adding athleticism to anybody's backcourt, including Houston's.
19. WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Tyus Jones, PG, Duke: Jones isn't an exceptional athlete, and he's small. But he really knows how to run a team, totally understands when to push and when to pull, loves to take and make big shots, and there's just always going to be a place in the NBA for guys described that way. Beyond all that, I'm told Jones was, predictably, super impressive in interviews at the combine. Playing behind John Wall seems like a good spot to start his NBA career.
20. TORONTO RAPTORS
Trey Lyles, PF, Kentucky: Lyles spent much of his one year in college overshadowed by teammates -- specifically Towns and Cauley-Stein. But he's still an elite prospect with lots of potential. For those reasons and more, it's difficult to see Lyles going outside of the top 20.
21. DALLAS MAVERICKS
Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia: The Mavericks only have a small handful of players guaranteed to return next season, meaning they need a guy who can play immediately. Anderson checks that box. He has an NBA body, understanding of defensive principles and a shot good enough to make opponents guard him out to the 3-point line.
22. CHICAGO BULLS
Rashad Vaughn, SG, UNLV: Vaughn was an elite prep player who, after one year of college, still has so much room to grow. He's only 18. So the former UNLV standout is totally worth a gamble somewhere in the 20s even it's likely he'll spend some time in the D-League.
23. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Montrezl Harrell, PF-C, Louisville: Harrell is not and will never be LaMarcus Aldridge -- if only because he's about four inches shorter. But a lot people are predicting the Blazers will lose their All-Star power forward in free agency. So selecting Harrell could add a talent and fill a need.
24. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Delon Wright, PG, Utah: Wright isn't young, which might hurt him. But a team already competing for a title and drafting at the bottom of the first round shouldn't care much about that because they'll be getting a 23-year-old rookie who could theoretically help next season.
25. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State: Hunter shot it poorly this season. But NBA scouts saw him enough last summer -- specifically at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas -- to know he's a pure shooter with size and NBA range. Every team (except maybe the Warriors) needs more shooters. And it's possible nobody needs more shooters more than the Grizzlies.
26. SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona: Hollis-Jefferson is one of the best athletes in the draft and capable of becoming an elite perimeter defender in the NBA. Every championship team needs a guy like that. So he makes a lot of sense for the Spurs.
27. LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Christian Wood, PF, UNLV: With two first-round picks, why not swing for the so-called fences on a talent like Wood who would go in the lottery if not for red flags? That's what I'd do. Because Woods' potential is enticing.
28. BOSTON CELTICS
Jordan Mickey, PF, LSU: Mickey reportedly helped himself at the combine -- perhaps enough to sneak into the first round and secure a guaranteed contract. He'd be a nice piece for a Celtics team still building.
29. BROOKLYN NETS
Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville: Rozier was not a preseason All-American like his more celebrated teammate above. But he was Louisville's best player down the stretch. He should be able to get into the lane consistently at the NBA level.
30. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Chris McCullough, PF, Syracuse: McCullough remains a compelling prospect even though he was mostly injured as a freshman. At this point, for a team already built, he's worth the gamble for the Warriors.

-King- 06-24-2015 04:11 AM

If the Lakers get Cousins and Randle can come back in good shape from his injury, the Lakers front court will be dangerous. Too bad the back court and depth will still be ass though.


...unless Randle is apart of the trade package for Cousins.

thabear04 06-24-2015 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -King- (Post 11563820)
If the Lakers get Cousins and Randle can come back in good shape from his injury, the Lakers front court will be dangerous. Too bad the back court and depth will still be ass though.


...unless Randle is apart of the trade package for Cousins.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13...vailable-trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett available via trade in advance of Thursday's NBA draft, according to league sources.

Sources told ESPN that the Timberwolves, who are widely expected to make Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns the No. 1 overall selection Thursday night, are trying to find a new home via trade from Bennett, who unexpectedly went No. 1 overall in 2013 and was acquired by Minnesota last summer from Cleveland in the Kevin Love trade.

The Cavaliers sent Andrew Wiggins and Bennett to Minnesota for Love while also surrendering a future first-round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers, which landed then-Sixer Thaddeus Young with the Wolves as well.

In February, Minnesota swapped Young for Kevin Garnett to bring home the most famous player in franchise history.

A shoulder injury coming out of Nevada-Las Vegas and other ailments plagued Bennett throughout his rookie season in Cleveland, but he made minimal progress after moving to the Wolves, who were hopeful that the change of scenery would spark a change in fortunes for the 6-foot-8, 245-pounder.

RealSNR 06-24-2015 11:02 AM

We'll give you Bennett and Lorenzo Brown for your #2 pick, Laker fans :whackit:

kcxiv 06-24-2015 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -King- (Post 11563820)
If the Lakers get Cousins and Randle can come back in good shape from his injury, the Lakers front court will be dangerous. Too bad the back court and depth will still be ass though.


...unless Randle is apart of the trade package for Cousins.

Dont sleep on Jordan Clarkson! kids got some skills!

Ceej 06-24-2015 11:07 AM

Oubre in OKC could be fun.

O.city 06-24-2015 11:07 AM

Wiggins and towns could be very interesting for a while. I think they need a better pg than Rubio but if they can add a good shooting 2 guard, would be awesome.

RealSNR 06-24-2015 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 11564143)
Wiggins and towns could be very interesting for a while. I think they need a better pg than Rubio but if they can add a good shooting 2 guard, would be awesome.

LaVine is still a huge question mark, but he's definitely got the talent to be that skilled 2 guard.

I would almost prefer Russell over Towns, actually. I'm getting really tired of waiting for Rubio to be healthy. I know all of the injuries he's sustained have been "fluke", but you get enough of those racked up and they stop being flukes.

RealSNR 06-24-2015 01:15 PM

Really excited to see what a presence like KAT can do for spacing and allowing Dieng to be a better player that I think he can be.

Even Pekovic in the 10 games per season when he's not a broke dick will see an immediate payoff, I think.

Best of all, this means no more watching Adriean Payne **** himself in an attempt to not be shitty.

RunKC 06-24-2015 01:25 PM

@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN sources say Cavs forward Kevin Love has opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent July 1

Good job on passing on Wiggins Cleveland.

O.city 06-24-2015 01:31 PM

Meh, I bet he ends up in Cleveland still

RealSNR 06-24-2015 01:33 PM

Love being a huge vagina and a crybaby was the best thing to ever happen to Minnesota.

We wasted a good 4 years trying to build a team around that always-injured ****stick. Glad we for once raped a trade instead of getting raped by trades.

kcxiv 06-24-2015 01:45 PM

Nothing can help Minnesota, so it doesnt matter lol

RealSNR 06-24-2015 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcxiv (Post 11564450)
Nothing can help Minnesota, so it doesnt matter lol

The worst parts of Minnesota's team last year were defensive rebounding (dead last) field goal percentage in the paint (dead last) and attempted 3-point shots (dead last).

KAT can and should improve all of those areas.

Minnesota is still a bunch of hopes and dreams, but damn, those are hopes and dreams that a lot of NBA teams would kill to have. It's better than assembling a team of a bunch of dead dicks and hoping that one day they can strike it rich on some non-top 10 draft prospect and get carried to greatness.

Bufkin 06-24-2015 02:06 PM

Should be a fun offseason. Hoping that the Jazz draft Frank Kaminsky with the 12th overall pick, JP Tokoto in the 2nd round, and bring back Paul Millsap (which is a hot rumor).

PG: Dante Exum, Trey Burke
SG: Alec Burks, JP Tokoto, Elijah Millsap
SF: Gordon Hayward, Rodney Hood, Joe Ingles
PF: Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors (6th man), Trevor Booker
C: Rudy Gobert, Frank Kaminsky.

Championship for Quin Snyder and Utah's finest.

thabear04 06-24-2015 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 11564419)
@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN sources say Cavs forward Kevin Love has opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent July 1

Good job on passing on Wiggins Cleveland.

http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-rumo...rs/2015/06/24/

Sources tell ESPN.com that the Los Angeles Lakers and the Celtics are among the teams planning ‎to make a run at Love in free agency. Sources say that the Portland Trail Blazers, furthermore, are likely to pursue the former Oregon high school star in the event that LaMarcus Aldridge — as many league executives expect — flees the Blazers in free agency

chiefzilla1501 06-24-2015 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 11564419)
@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN sources say Cavs forward Kevin Love has opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent July 1

Good job on passing on Wiggins Cleveland.

Yup. Still ****ing hate this trade.

KevB 06-24-2015 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 11564741)
Yup. Still ****ing hate this trade.

If Love stays healthy and helps you win a ring, it's a good trade. Sometimes you roll the dice to win a ring. Really tough call for Cavs management on what to do with Love now though.

chiefzilla1501 06-24-2015 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevB (Post 11564751)
If Love stays healthy and helps you win a ring, it's a good trade. Sometimes you roll the dice to win a ring. Really tough call for Cavs management on what to do with Love now though.

It was a stupid trade then. It's proving to be even dumber now.

I screamed last year that the top 4 Cavs priorities in order were: wing defender, rim protector, backup PG, backup to give Lebron a rest. I said the Cavs didn't need another volume shooter in Love especially since he doesn't play defense. The Cavs would have had $15M in Love money, multiple first round picks, and Bennett/Waiters as trade bait to get those pieces and THEN some.

The Cavs proved in the finals they have a damn good team without him. Now all I can hope for is a sign and trade to salvage this.

BWillie 06-24-2015 04:28 PM

I am floored that Willie Cauley-Stein is projected 7th-8th. What a joke. The guy fit a particular need at UK, he didnt have to develop any offensive skills because UK constantly brings in 5 star scorers every year and he can just be the garbage man. Hes a pretty good defensive player dont get me wrong, but he isnt even an elite rebounder even though his size would warrant it. He wasnt even very good against 6ft2inch white kids in the Sunflower league in HS. If you want defense, fine, but dont waste it on a lottery pick w/ WCS. You can get Robert Upshaw instead in the early 2nd whos a better shot blocker with a higher upside. WCS has a very low ceiling, I dont care how long and athletic he is. He has Sasha Kaun like offensive skills, and that is probably pushing it

CaliforniaChief 06-25-2015 01:42 PM

I'm seeing a lot of buzz that the Lakers are leaning towards drafting D'Angelo Russell.

I love it, if true.

Use the cap space to add Aldridge or Love, draft Russell, Randle comes back, and they're in business again.

RealSNR 06-25-2015 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief (Post 11566181)
I'm seeing a lot of buzz that the Lakers are leaning towards drafting D'Angelo Russell.

I love it, if true.

Use the cap space to add Aldridge or Love, draft Russell, Randle comes back, and they're in business again.

Sixers should trade their pick.

The last thing they need is another addition to their cluster**** of centers

Rudy tossed tigger's salad 06-25-2015 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief (Post 11566181)
I'm seeing a lot of buzz that the Lakers are leaning towards drafting D'Angelo Russell.

I love it, if true.

Use the cap space to add Aldridge or Love, draft Russell, Randle comes back, and they're in business again.

Would be hilarious if they signed Love with Kobe telling them to win now. Gotta lock up that 8-seed.

CaliforniaChief 06-25-2015 02:08 PM

Russell is, to me, the best player on the board. He's a playmaker...good size for a guard (6'5"), versatile, good leader. I think he's got that "it" factor you're looking for at the top of the draft.

BWillie 06-25-2015 04:14 PM

I hope OKC finds a way to get Delon Wright, I know it would be a reach but I dont care. Maybe just trade down 8 picks

chiefzilla1501 06-25-2015 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief (Post 11566230)
Russell is, to me, the best player on the board. He's a playmaker...good size for a guard (6'5"), versatile, good leader. I think he's got that "it" factor you're looking for at the top of the draft.

Agreed. It reminds me of the Wiggins vs embiid debate. Like Wiggins, what's scary about Russell us his upside is really tremendous.

BWillie 06-25-2015 04:23 PM

Not to knock Wiggins but I like Russels game more. Wiggins is a terrible passer. Not only can Russel distribute but he can score, get steals and is a good rebounder for his size. Hes James Harden just waiting to happen. Hes just a really good all around player. Wiggins has the edge defensively probably, and as a pure scorer in terms of a ceiling

chiefs1111 06-25-2015 05:39 PM

Hope the Magic can make some moves and not suck this coming season

ChiliConCarnage 06-25-2015 05:43 PM

Why is Karl Towns always referred to with 3 names. Did he previously murder multiple ppl or is he expected to become a serial killer?

notorious 06-25-2015 05:45 PM

Good pick by the Lakers

Rudy tossed tigger's salad 06-25-2015 06:02 PM

Hahaha Knicks fans.

Another Latvian that can't add weight

notorious 06-25-2015 06:06 PM

Did they just say he was an athlete? ROFL

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 06:06 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When you see your girl&#39;s nudes leak on the TL from other dudes and you thought they were for your eyes only <a href="http://t.co/UwzRPLCblL">pic.twitter.com/UwzRPLCblL</a></p>&mdash; Kenny H_____________ (@Flyer_thanu2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flyer_thanu2/status/614222853102301184">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Al Bundy 06-25-2015 06:08 PM

Fran Fraschilla said he looked like an extra in a Dolph Lundgren movie..

notorious 06-25-2015 06:11 PM

Just imagine Okafor.......


Los Angeles is sitting right there and you end up in.......Philadelphia. ROFL


That's like watching Sophia Vergara finger herself but you end up ****ing Melissa McCarthy.

kcxiv 06-25-2015 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious (Post 11566709)
Just imagine Okafor.......


Los Angeles is sitting right there and you end up in.......Philadelphia. ROFL

Did the opposite of the fresh prince lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIYp8HPVAAAtoVp.png lol

Rudy tossed tigger's salad 06-25-2015 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious (Post 11566660)
Good pick by the Lakers

Time to bench Kobe

KevB 06-25-2015 06:31 PM

Shocked Winslow is still on the board, shocked Stanley Johnson went ahead of Winslow. I really think Winslow could be a big time player.

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevB (Post 11566735)
Shocked Winslow is still on the board, shocked Stanley Johnson went ahead of Winslow. I really think Winslow could be a big time player.

Perfect fit for Miami.

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 06:33 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Charlotte Hornets have multiple trade scenarios in play with the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft, league source tells Yahoo Sports.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614227644842934272">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:36 PM

Jordan sucks as a GM and owner.

Hootie 06-25-2015 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry (Post 11566743)
Jordan sucks as a GM and owner.

He likes great white hopes lmao

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:42 PM

Heat lucked out. Perfect fit, great pick for them.

RobBlake 06-25-2015 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry (Post 11566743)
Jordan sucks as a GM and owner.

only good move of his career was getting Batum

Hootie 06-25-2015 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobBlake (Post 11566748)
only good move of his career was getting Batum

Oh, and, buying a franchise for pennies on the dollar.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad 06-25-2015 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry (Post 11566747)
Heat lucked out. Perfect fit, great pick for them.

Wins low

Heat suck. **** Wade

Hootie 06-25-2015 06:46 PM

Paul pierce went 10th ... He's the parallel

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0 (Post 11566753)
Paul pierce went 10th ... He's the parallel

Winslow's more likely to be Jeff Green than Paul Pierce.

ChiliConCarnage 06-25-2015 06:49 PM

At this point, I'd want Lyles. No idea if he'll work out but interesting player

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 06:50 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OKC (14th) has been pushing to make a move into Utah&#39;s spot (12) in recent days -- and some of Thunder&#39;s top targets still on board now.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614233643628802048">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Prison Bitch 06-25-2015 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR (Post 11566203)
Sixers should trade their pick.

The last thing they need is another addition to their cluster**** of centers

No way, keep taking them.

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy lost the toss (Post 11566751)
Wins low

Heat suck. **** Wade

https://31.media.tumblr.com/01ebd58b...8qz6o1_500.gif

KevB 06-25-2015 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiliConCarnage (Post 11566761)
At this point, I'd want Lyles. No idea if he'll work out but interesting player

Absolutely. Most mocks have him late teens, and I have no idea why. Guy is skilled, big, tough and a team guy. I'd have taken him over Myles Turner all day long.

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 06:56 PM

Good pick by Quin and the Mormons.

ChiliConCarnage 06-25-2015 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevB (Post 11566770)
Absolutely. Most mocks have him late teens, and I have no idea why. Guy is skilled, big, tough and a team guy. I'd have taken him over Myles Turner all day long.

There we go.

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:08 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Bucks will take Greieves Vasquez into space, sending a future first and second round pick to Raptors, league source tells Yahoo.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614237750460612608">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:17 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Washington has traded for No. 15 and will select Kelly Oubre, sources tell Yahoo.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614240998147923968">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:19 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Washington will send Atlanta the No. 19 pick tonight and two future second-round picks for Kelly Oubre, league source tell Yahoo.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614241302624997376">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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SeeingRed 06-25-2015 07:29 PM

Al Bundy is a perfect 16 for 16 so far...impressive....oh wait never mind. You are filling them in as they go. Thought u might be some sort of NBA prophet lol

chiefzilla1501 06-25-2015 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 11566784)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Bucks will take Greieves Vasquez into space, sending a future first and second round pick to Raptors, league source tells Yahoo.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614237750460612608">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I didn't realize space had a team

ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 07:34 PM

Is that a chick or a dude who makes the bowties?

SeeingRed 06-25-2015 07:34 PM

Al Bundy what do you think of the Knicks pick Porzingas? He looks damn impressive to me ...and seems to tower over David Stern in comparison to both Towns and Okafor. Either they aren't really 7 feet or he's about 7'2"

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ChiefsCountry 06-25-2015 07:38 PM

Rudy your Rockets just got the white boy.

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeingRed (Post 11566811)
Al Bundy what do you think of the Knicks pick Porzingas? He looks damn impressive to me ...and seems to tower over David Stern in comparison to both Towns and Okafor. Either they aren't really 7 feet or he's about 7'2"

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Ehhh I'm not a Knicks fan and I know nothing about the guy, except he has legs that are ultra skinny.

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:42 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Knicks are trading Tim Hardaway to the Hawks, who will draft Jerian Grant for the Knicks, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614246745288142849">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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SeeingRed 06-25-2015 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 11566816)
Ehhh I'm not a Knicks fan and I know nothing about the guy, except he has legs that are ultra skinny.

ya he does got skinny legs. Somebody gotta introduce this guy with the squat rack. I don't know much about him myself, but his skills look impressive for a guy his size

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:45 PM

So.. that was Harvey Grant's kid.

mcaj22 06-25-2015 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 11566826)
So.. that was Harvey Grant's kid.

do you not watch much college basketball? they only showed Harvey and Horace every 5 minutes in the stands during the tourney

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaj22 (Post 11566830)
do you not watch much college basketball? they only showed Harvey and Horace every 5 minutes in the stands during the tourney

I missed most of the tournament.

BWillie 06-25-2015 07:55 PM

Hahahaha the Kings picked Willie Cauley Stein. Hahajahjaha

First they want to trade their superstar in Cousins, next they want to fire one of the better coaches in the NBA after 30 games, and then with the 6th pick in the NBA Draft they pick Willie Cauley. Talk about a team in dysfunction

Al Bundy 06-25-2015 08:16 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brooklyn, Portland discussing a trade for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Stay tuned.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614255740384112641">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Al Bundy 06-25-2015 08:25 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cleveland is trading Tyus Jones to Minnesota, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/614256502786949120">June 26, 2015</a></blockquote>
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