Who do we draft?

[bajaden]

In my mind there are 8 top prospects. Well, really there are 9 but unless Monk shows the ability to run a team he's a terrible fit for the Kings even though I really like him as a player.

Fultz, Jackson, Isaac, Fox, Ball, Tatum, Smith and Ntilikina.

I'm not high on Markkanen at all and while I like Collins he's not a guy I would take over any of the 8 I listed.

So at #8 the Kings will have the ability to draft at least one of the guys I like. Could two or three other players go in the top 9 and push a second one to #10? Maybe. Plenty of mocks currently have guys like Markkanen, Monk, Collins and/or Jarrett in the top 10 range.

Isaac and one of the PGs is my hope. Fox, Ball, Smith or Ntilikina. I'd take any of them.

But I think Baja is right and Isaac will rise up boards after workout. If Fox can show improvement with his jumper he'll very likely be gone before #8 too.

Anunoby was a guy I liked as a freshman. He wasn't showing as much growth as I'd hoped this year before his injury and now he needs to get cleared medically AND show that he can hit shots, handle the ball at least a bit and have some semblance of an offensive game from the wing and not just posting up.

If he can't then he tops out as an Al-Farouq Aminu or Luc Mbah a Moute type player with better physical tools but medical red flags.

On the other hand, if he's used this rehab time to really work on his shot, ballhandling etc then he could be a sleeper in this draft. If the guys I have rated above him are gone and his knee looks good I'd be okay with that pickup.

He and Ntilikina would give the team insane defensive versatility in time.

He and Smith Jr would pair a potentially elite defender with a potentially elite offensive player.

One other thing in OG's favor - as a sophomore he's still younger than Markkanen and Josh Jackson.

The Kings have a very good chance to add teo talented rookies to their young core. Not to mention another shot with their 2nd rounder. Hopefully they get this right.

I was high on Anunoby prior to his injury. I thought there was a chance he might work his way up into the top ten by seasons end, and then of course his season ended and that was that. I'm still high on his long term potential. He shot aroung 70% from the floor overall, but most of those shots were right at the basket. However, his three point shot showed some promise. His form isn't bad, and he shot around 35% for his two year career at Indiana.

The first time I saw him play I was reminded of Ron Artest. Very similar build with a huge wingspan (7'6") and very quick feet. He was capable of guarding at least three positions prior to the injury, so getting a clean bill of health is paramount to the Kings even thinking about drafting him. I think his workouts will be the key to how high he gets drafted. One thing we know he can do is defend. One scout said he was Dramond Green without the shot.

 

[kingsboi]

If he didn't bust his knee (ACL), I could really get behind the idea of OG Anunoby at #10. He looks like a dirty work and hustle guy scratching surface of what he can do offensively. His defense is potentially 1st team All-NBA. I think his power and length would complement the Thin Towers on frontline perhaps more so than Isaac. Not that OG is the better overall but what he would bring would be better for our team and needs. OG has a ferociousness to his game. I think he will be able to play both forward spots and defend inside and perimeter. How many guys can you say that about?! He has same length as Giannis but if you look how his body changed from prep to college he put on lot of muscle, so he looks stronger than Giannis.

Tearing your ACL in 2017 is not the same as in 2010, with advanced surgical and post surgical procedures, and certainly "better" at age 20 than age 30, but still there is loss of explosion, loss of lateral mobility, and it takes time to get the trust back in the stability of the knee. While he may be cleared to play by training camp, he is probably going to miss summer league. Then you are talking about a full season more or less before he gets that trust. So you would be drafting a guy with another unknown on top of inherent unknowns in terms of success of his rehab. Its tough. But if you really love what he can do, relative to other options, perhaps you roll the dice.

In regards to your pairings above, if the Kings really love Smith, then Smith and OG makes sense to add a potential offense force and defense force while filling two primary positional needs. But you are also talking about taking two guys with ACL tears. Yikes.

you know this how? I figured the draft measurements don't come out until the combine? Also, you don't roll the dice when you're desperately looking for franchise changing talent and at 10, the team would be better off elsewhere IMO.

 

[bajaden]

Yeah, it will be great if Ball drops - all the way to #8. The Kings would finally have a point guard worth mentioning. It makes sense to me that Fox will rise prior to the draft and Ball will fall, not because of post season performance, but because speed, quickness and jumping ability are "measurables" in the workouts whereas BBIQ and court vision are not, hence skewing the results. The fact that Ball could drop out of the top 3 would put something in play that I didn't previously think possible - a possible trade up by the Kings to nab him. Based on the players he's drafted and based on his own career I find it hard to believe that Divac doesn't weigh BBIQ heavily in his analysis of draft prospects.

Yeah, the only way the Kings get Ball, or any of the top three is to trade up. If I'm going to trade up, I'm going for the whole banana and seeing if I can get Fultz. I think he's going to be a super star in the league. He can do every thing Ball can do, and then some. I think he's a better passer in traffic than Ball. I can see Fultz being the superior PG in a half court set. Ball is at his best in transition in the open court. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have either of them, but Fultz is the better of the two right now.

First we have to see who ends up where after the lottery. The Suns could get lucky and move up to number one. They want to rid themselves of Knight's salary, which has three more years left at around 14 mil or so a year on average. We could offer them our 8th and 10th picks, and Afflalo for Knight and the 1st pick. We absorb Knights salary for the next three years, and draft Fultz. The Suns, who have a lot of needs, now have two lottery picks and they can pay the 1.5 mil owed to Afflalo and cut him, saving the 10.5 mil he would have been owed, plus some savings from the Knight deal. We have our PG of the future, and Knight can either be the temporary starter, or Fultz's backup if he's deemed ready to step in and start by Joerger.

 

[bajaden]

you know this how? I figured the draft measurements don't come out until the combine? Also, you don't roll the dice when you're desperately looking for franchise changing talent and at 10, the team would be better off elsewhere IMO.

I get the measurements from the Jordan Brand Classic, or the Nike highschool all star game. They put the players through a lot of the same drills and measurements that they do at the combine. In the case of the Kentucky players, Calapari holds a Pro day every year where he duplicates the NBA combine. For the most part, most of the measurements stand up and come very close to, if not match the measurements from the combine. Many times if there's a difference, it usually favors the player. Kids grow you know.

Plus, if the Kings were to draft Anunoby, it would be because they believe he is franchise changing talent. You know nothing about him, and yet you just write him off. As I said, prior to the injury, I thought he could be a top ten lottery pick by the time the draft rolled around. And if so, and his injury isn't a problem, then why not? If you looking for a superstar guarantee at number 10, then your smoking something other than tobacco.

 

[kingsboi]

I don't know why any team would draft Ball before Fox. You'd have to be insane! Ball is one of the most overhyped players in last 5-10 years of the draft. There is a better chance he slides to #8 before Fox does!

For our own sake, we better hope Ball doesn't slide, otherwise he is a King.

 

[Sac.Kings]

I wouldn't be surprised if we had a good group of kids to pick from at 8 and 10. There is always a surprise in the draft and there are potential players that could squeeze into the top 7, allowing a more recognized player or two to fall to us at 8.

We are a young team with a great coach and it looks like a solid and developing front office. This is also a guards game now, as it currently stands, and our worst guard position by a country mile is PG. We need one and I think we will have 1 or 2 good PGs to choose from. I think Smith might fall to us and he's a heck of a talent. He's not without faults, but they are correctable ones. 5 years ago I would have said heck no as our front office was a joke, but not now. We can mold the young guys now and I think we can make Smith a perennial all star type player. He's got the goods! 2nd option is Frank N., but he's much more of an unknown. We better be damn sure about him.

For the 10th spot, I would love Zach Collins, but I'm 90% sure he won't be there at 10, so we will have to make a choice at 8. Big man or PG? I vote PG but I wouldn't be devastated with Collins.

I doubt Fox makes it to the 8th spot and I doubt Ball falls that hard either. Who knows what happens... maybe we go for a trade? Vlade definitely has surprised me each time so far with trades, so I'm not going in with any expectations.

 

[ockingsfan]

I wouldn't be surprised if we had a good group of kids to pick from at 8 and 10. There is always a surprise in the draft and there are potential players that could squeeze into the top 7, allowing a more recognized player or two to fall to us at 8.

We are a young team with a great coach and it looks like a solid and developing front office. This is also a guards game now, as it currently stands, and our worst guard position by a country mile is PG. We need one and I think we will have 1 or 2 good PGs to choose from. I think Smith might fall to us and he's a heck of a talent. He's not without faults, but they are correctable ones. 5 years ago I would have said heck no as our front office was a joke, but not now. We can mold the young guys now and I think we can make Smith a perennial all star type player. He's got the goods! 2nd option is Frank N., but he's much more of an unknown. We better be damn sure about him.

For the 10th spot, I would love Zach Collins, but I'm 90% sure he won't be there at 10, so we will have to make a choice at 8. Big man or PG? I vote PG but I wouldn't be devastated with Collins.

I doubt Fox makes it to the 8th spot and I doubt Ball falls that hard either. Who knows what happens... maybe we go for a trade? Vlade definitely has surprised me each time so far with trades, so I'm not going in with any expectations.

I wouldn't be surprised if we picked the best point guard left at #8 and then trade #10 for multiple picks, maybe multiple picks a little lower this year and/or a 2019 first rounder, to make up for the one we owe philly.

 

[206Fan]

http://www.csnbayarea.com/page/kings-insider-podcast

James Ham podcast with Mike Schmitz of DX. Ham asks him questions that are extremely relevant in this discussion thread. Should definitely listen in. I'll highlight a few key points Schmitz made:

• Draft is top heavy, but there is still talent at 8 and 10
• He would rather have DSJ over Ntilikina, sees Ntilikina more as a "utility" guard
• Sees Isaac as a 4 in the NBA, sometimes small ball 5 too.
  
• Thinks Isaac is more of a role player
• Thinks Isaac could be a good 4 next to Skal at the 5
• Thinks Collins could be a good 5 next to Skal at the 4

 

[ockingsfan]

http://www.csnbayarea.com/page/kings-insider-podcast

James Ham podcast with Mike Schmitz of DX. Ham asks him questions that are extremely relevant in this discussion thread. Should definitely listen in. I'll highlight a few key points Schmitz made:

• Draft is top heavy, but there is still talent at 8 and 10
• He would rather have DSJ over Ntilikina, sees Ntilikina more as a "utility" guard
• Sees Isaac as a 4 in the NBA, sometimes small ball 5 too.
  
• Thinks Isaac is more of a role player
• Thinks Isaac could be a good 4 next to Skal at the 5
• Thinks Collins could be a good 5 next to Skal at the 4

If the Kings want an Alpha point guard, I think DSJ has the best chance of being a dominant lead guard, in the Damian lilard mode.

But, What are the kings are looking for in a pg? Do they want the alpha ball dominant lead guard Or do they want defense and a distributor?

DSJ will be a high scoring point guard, while frank n. will be a defensive pg with passing and scoring ability.

Which one do the kings want, both may be available at #8.

I think DSJ has the highest chance of being a star in the league.

 

[Suicide King]

I am guessing they are trying to form a team with lots of ball movement and multiple scoring threats. As opposed to having a dominant scorer with role players that dont get many shots.

 

[Sac.Kings]

I am guessing they are trying to form a team with lots of ball movement and multiple scoring threats. As opposed to having a dominant scorer with role players that dont get many shots.

That's all great, but every team needs a star to compete. Every playoff team has at least 1 star and that's what I think we should be looking at at number 8. Someone will drop to us, it happens very often.

 

[Kingster]

Yeah, the only way the Kings get Ball, or any of the top three is to trade up. If I'm going to trade up, I'm going for the whole banana and seeing if I can get Fultz. I think he's going to be a super star in the league. He can do every thing Ball can do, and then some. I think he's a better passer in traffic than Ball. I can see Fultz being the superior PG in a half court set. Ball is at his best in transition in the open court. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have either of them, but Fultz is the better of the two right now.

First we have to see who ends up where after the lottery. The Suns could get lucky and move up to number one. They want to rid themselves of Knight's salary, which has three more years left at around 14 mil or so a year on average. We could offer them our 8th and 10th picks, and Afflalo for Knight and the 1st pick. We absorb Knights salary for the next three years, and draft Fultz. The Suns, who have a lot of needs, now have two lottery picks and they can pay the 1.5 mil owed to Afflalo and cut him, saving the 10.5 mil he would have been owed, plus some savings from the Knight deal. We have our PG of the future, and Knight can either be the temporary starter, or Fultz's backup if he's deemed ready to step in and start by Joerger.

But I haven't heard that Fultz is dropping, as I have with Ball. Hence, the interest. Of course it all may be much about nothing, just wishful thinking talk coming from GMs who would love nothing more than poor-mouthing Ball in order to nab him at a lower slot.

I do like your idea about trading with the Suns if they get the #1 pick, but your idea may have more implications to it than just Fultz. The same trade could occur if the Suns have the #2 or the #3 and Ball is sitting there. I'd do it because Ball is a force-multiplier and will make everybody better on this team, imo. (I haven't seen Fultz play, but from your description the same could be said for him).

 

[Kingster]

Of course Vlade places high value on BBIQ. I would expect he would also place high value on being able to challenge (stop) dribble penetration and have physique and physicality to meet demands of PG position. As far as "having a PG worth mentioning" none of the accolades and accomplishments collegiately mean a damn thing if it does not translate. We need look no further than Jimmer Fredette for evidence of this.

Ball and Jimmer? I don't think so.

 

[bajaden]

http://www.csnbayarea.com/page/kings-insider-podcast

James Ham podcast with Mike Schmitz of DX. Ham asks him questions that are extremely relevant in this discussion thread. Should definitely listen in. I'll highlight a few key points Schmitz made:

• Draft is top heavy, but there is still talent at 8 and 10
• He would rather have DSJ over Ntilikina, sees Ntilikina more as a "utility" guard
• Sees Isaac as a 4 in the NBA, sometimes small ball 5 too.
  
• Thinks Isaac is more of a role player
• Thinks Isaac could be a good 4 next to Skal at the 5
• Thinks Collins could be a good 5 next to Skal at the 4

I listened to the podcast a couple of days ago, and obviously disagree with him on a few things. I do think Isaac can play some PF down the road, but not now. Now, I see him as a SF. Schmitz also seemed to forget that Willie was even on our team. I don't expect people who spend all their time looking at college players to know the in's and out's of every NBA team, but it helps if your predicting who a team might draft, and how they might use that player. He said he saw Isaac as a utility player and maybe the third offensive option, but most likely the fourth. At the same time, he implied that Isaac was underused at Florida St. I took that as an implication, that there might be more there than we were allowed to see. Which is where my analysis comes from.

I think Isaac is a hidden gem, and if you listen closely to Schmitz, he sort of hints at that. I hope everyone thinks of Isaac the same way Schmitz does. That makes it more likely that he'll fall to us. Once again, if were comparing talent, Smith is in the top three of the draft. And if he falls to us, and I do think he'll fall, just not sure he'll fall that far, I hope he brings the player that started the year for N.C. State.

By the way, for those that think Ball might fall to us at eight, dream on. First, if the Lakers hang on to that third position, Ball won't get past them. They love him, and he's a perfect fit for the way Magic likes to play. I see Ball going top three, and no further than five, if he does indeed fall.

 

[bajaden]

But I haven't heard that Fultz is dropping, as I have with Ball. Hence, the interest. Of course it all may be much about nothing, just wishful thinking talk coming from GMs who would love nothing more than poor-mouthing Ball in order to nab him at a lower slot.

I do like your idea about trading with the Suns if they get the #1 pick, but your idea may have more implications to it than just Fultz. The same trade could occur if the Suns have the #2 or the #3 and Ball is sitting there. I'd do it because Ball is a force-multiplier and will make everybody better on this team, imo. (I haven't seen Fultz play, but from your description the same could be said for him).

Your right about making a deal with the Suns regardless of whether their number one, or number three. Move up into the top three, and you definitely solve one of your problems, either at PG or SF. As far as Fultz goes, he only made one mistake last year, and that was committing to Washington. Although it didn't hurt him as for as where he'll get drafted, because he will be the first pick in the draft. I can talk about Ball, and pick out quite a few things that bother me. When I talk about Fultz, the only thing I can think of, is that I wish his focus was a little better on defense. That's it folks! He has no obvious flaws that leap out at you. He has the makings of a superstar.

 

[Suicide King]

@sackings

Just for one example, Steve Nash never shot more than 13.5 per game in a season. I would definitely consider him a star.

What I was trying to get at but did not elaborate (apologies) is all signs pointing towards us trying to emulate a playstyle similar to that of our hayday. Now C Webb took close to 20 shots per game with us during our run. I was merely thinking in terms of PG as thats where the discussion was recently. A distributor at the point seems more likely to fit what I am guessing they are going for rather than a ball dominant scorer PG.

At other positions, sure I can see your heavy scoring "star" player fitting here.

 

[Kingsfan23]

Is Jaylen Brown a candidate for a trade for that 10?

I keep hearing Boston will make a strong pitch for Hayward who played under Stevens. They have Crowder. Is there a scenario they pick Fultz/Ball and are still wanting a Markannen/Collins big?

 

[pshn80]

Do we trade our 8th pick and a player for a legit vet? And if so, who do we pick at 10? Or do we trade them both for a higher pick or a better vet. One thing we don't want is three more rookies in camp this year. Because t requires a trading partner with something to offer it's a hard guess.

 

[Suicide King]

Barring trading into the top 3 I am hoping we dont trade our picks.

I would like them to have Neil Olshey on speed dial. The Trailblazers have a few things that interest me. They have a bevy of first round picks. More importantly to us, they are looking at going 10 million over the luxury tax starting next season. They also have CJ Mcollum coming off his rookie deal. They wont pay the heavy repeater tax for next year, but they are in bad shape for many years and would be hard pressed to sign another star if they don't shed salary. Luxury tax plus trending towards the lottery does not bode well, even for Paul Allen.
I would look to them for absorbing a bad contract and recieving a pick/s . Either in this draft or 2018/2019.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I would like them to have Neil Olshey on speed dial. The Trailblazers have a few things that interest me. They have a bevy of first round picks. More importantly to us, they are looking at going 10 million over the luxury tax starting next season. They also have CJ Mcollum coming off his rookie deal. They wont pay the heavy repeater tax for next year, but they are in bad shape for many years and would be hard pressed to sign another star if they don't shed salary. Luxury tax plus trending towards the lottery does not bode well, even for Paul Allen.
I would look to them for absorbing a bad contract and recieving a pick/s . Either in this draft or 2018/2019.

Do you think the Blazers might take a straight-up Afflalo for Harkless/Ezeli swap? The only point of Ezeli is that the Blazers can't make the trade without sending him under cap rules, and we have the ability to cut him for $1M (as opposed to Afflalo at $1.5M). Essentially we'd be taking Harkless off their hands for $500K. Harkless makes $30M over the next three years, is only 24, and is showing a little promise. I don't think he's the Answer but he could play solid minutes at the SF, which we can't really cover with our personnel right now. I don't think we could get a pick out of Portland for taking his deal, but it might be worth it to take him off their hands if they're selling for tax room.

 

[ockingsfan]

Do we trade our 8th pick and a player for a legit vet? And if so, who do we pick at 10? Or do we trade them both for a higher pick or a better vet. One thing we don't want is three more rookies in camp this year. Because t requires a trading partner with something to offer it's a hard guess.

I would keep the #8 pick, unless you can package the pick to move into top 4. Pick the BPA at #8.

The #10, depending on who is available, I would be open to trading and getting a young vet and move down a little or trade it for multiple picks (either multiple picks this year or 1 now (maybe #11-14 range) and one 1st rounder in 2019.

I think you try to find a star at #8.

 

[Suicide King]

@Capt. Factorial

I would definitely try and explore that among other possibilities. Mo Harkless was actually the main player, as opposed to picks, that I had in mind if dealing with the Blazers.

Like you said he is still young and while not a world beater he would make a good stopgap at SF for us. The Trailblazers have plenty of depth already at the 3 and the 4. I think Turner is going to get the bulk minutes at the 3, and they almost HAVE to shed some salary going forward. Especially if they want to add a big FA but even just to avoid the luxury repeater tax.

I read somewhere the 35th (i think) pick they recieved as a "freebie" will cost them an extra 45 million over the length of his first contract.

 

[bajaden]

Do we trade our 8th pick and a player for a legit vet? And if so, who do we pick at 10? Or do we trade them both for a higher pick or a better vet. One thing we don't want is three more rookies in camp this year. Because t requires a trading partner with something to offer it's a hard guess.

This is more of a draft to move up in, not move out of. If your trying to build from the bottom up, you want to put together a team that can grow together over the next two or three years, and become a legit threat for first, a division championship, and later an NBA championship. If that's not your goal, then why are you putting a team on the floor? That said, if you want the team to grow together, you want your core to all be around the same age. So trading away a player that could be part of that young core, for a more experienced veteran, might help in the short term, but not in the long term.

About the time the young players are ready to compete, the veteran may be reaching the end of his career. If you have a plan, then you stick with it. The reasons the Kings have been so screwed up, is because they keep switching horses. Now there are exceptions to be made. If the Cav's want to rid themselves of Lebron, then I'd consider it.

 

[twslam07]

I wouldn't be surprised if we picked the best point guard left at #8 and then trade #10 for multiple picks, maybe multiple picks a little lower this year and/or a 2019 first rounder, to make up for the one we owe philly.

Not sure why my name is in the quote you tagged me with haha

 

[bajaden]

Do you think the Blazers might take a straight-up Afflalo for Harkless/Ezeli swap? The only point of Ezeli is that the Blazers can't make the trade without sending him under cap rules, and we have the ability to cut him for $1M (as opposed to Afflalo at $1.5M). Essentially we'd be taking Harkless off their hands for $500K. Harkless makes $30M over the next three years, is only 24, and is showing a little promise. I don't think he's the Answer but he could play solid minutes at the SF, which we can't really cover with our personnel right now. I don't think we could get a pick out of Portland for taking his deal, but it might be worth it to take him off their hands if they're selling for tax room.

Very similar to what I proposed with the Sun's, taking Knight off their hands. Except we would be stuck with Knight for three more years, but move up in the draft. But this is the kind of creative trading I would like to see from the Kings. The Kings will, depending on who they might target in free agency, have the cap space to simply absorb some salary from another team in a lopsided trade salary wise. What ever they do, I think they have to be looking down the road about 4 or 5 years when planning for the future. Any short term deal shouldn't affect what the team is able to do in three to four years cap wise.

I say that because in three or four years, players like Willie, Hield, Skal etc. are all going to be coming up for extensions. Now of course how they play between now and then will help determine some of that, but in any event, the Kings have to be prepared to deal with whatever's necessary. That's how the Spurs have stayed on top for so long. It's not an accident. They have a plan.

 

[bajaden]

@Capt. Factorial

I would definitely try and explore that among other possibilities. Mo Harkless was actually the main player, as opposed to picks, that I had in mind if dealing with the Blazers.

Like you said he is still young and while not a world beater he would make a good stopgap at SF for us. The Trailblazers have plenty of depth already at the 3 and the 4. I think Turner is going to get the bulk minutes at the 3, and they almost HAVE to shed some salary going forward. Especially if they want to add a big FA but even just to avoid the luxury repeater tax.

I read somewhere the 35th (i think) pick they recieved as a "freebie" will cost them an extra 45 million over the length of his first contract.

The team I'm most interested in watching this summer is the Clippers. If they resign all three of their big name freeagents to max contracts, their salary total for next season, with the luxury tax added on, would be around 190 mil. That's with around 46 mil in luxury tax. I mean do they really want to pay that for a team that so far hasn't been able to get over the hump. And, the following year, DeAndre Jordan is an unrestricted freeagent. I think Redick is a goner. Maybe Blake as well. I can see them keeping Paul, but then there is the age thing as well. And, would Jordan resign, if Paul is gone? Should be fun to watch.

Wouldn't be shocked to see the Lakers make a play for Paul or Blake. Hey, they wouldn't have to move far.

 

[Suicide King]

@bajaden

Indeed the Clippers are another team to watch. I agree with your assessment (surprising I know : ) that JJ will be out. Griffin might sign elsewhere and they will try and retain Paul and Jordan at least.
I really hope we can do a deal with the Suns to move into the top three. Thats the deal I think could really propel this rebuild the most and the Suns seem the likeliest trading partner.

Years past I would never entertain us doing anything but standing pat. It is nice to speculate opportunities and feel with our FO it might be plausible for a change.

 

[Jimbob]

Is Jaylen Brown a candidate for a trade for that 10?

I keep hearing Boston will make a strong pitch for Hayward who played under Stevens. They have Crowder. Is there a scenario they pick Fultz/Ball and are still wanting a Markannen/Collins big?

To me that's an interesting scenario. I liked Jaylen Brown lots coming out of UCB. Someone did an article on him called renaissance man and I was sold. I'm not sure how much he accomplished in his first year at Boston or how high they are on him. The fact they have Crowder and they were always in conversation for Cousins means they are looking to improve at big and I doubt they will trade that Brooklyn pick for a big. Anyways its creative trading and fills a need assuming Isaac is not there with one of our picks, and of course no guarantee Markannen or Collins will last til 10.

 

[funkykingston]

Isaac and either Fox, Ntilikina or Smith is still my hope.

 

[bajaden]

To me that's an interesting scenario. I liked Jaylen Brown lots coming out of UCB. Someone did an article on him called renaissance man and I was sold. I'm not sure how much he accomplished in his first year at Boston or how high they are on him. The fact they have Crowder and they were always in conversation for Cousins means they are looking to improve at big and I doubt they will trade that Brooklyn pick for a big. Anyways its creative trading and fills a need assuming Isaac is not there with one of our picks, and of course no guarantee Markannen or Collins will last til 10.

You know, just from reading stuff out of the Boston area over the last few months, I think their pretty high on Brown. If I were to guess, I think the player they might be interested in moving is Crowder. Could be wrong, but I think their looking at Brown as the heir apparent at the SF position. Crowder is on a decent contract for three more years, so it's not like he's killing their cap, but if push comes to shove and they need some more space to acquire a big name, then his 8 mil a year would be nice to have.

We could take him off their hands and swap picks with them. We get a stop gap SF and our pick of the litter. They can draft Zach Collins and obtain some cap space. Or not!