Lottery watch 2019 - quest for Zion

[Shanemansj13]

My prediction is:

1. Suns
2. Knicks
3. Cavs
4. Bulls
5. Mavs
6. Grizz
7. Hawks

 

[Shanemansj13]

Mavs pick is top 5 protected, so the Hawks can't get 2 in the top 5.

Ahh gotchya...I don't why I was thinking it was just records and not the actually lottery draft. Brain fart.

 

[shopson67]

My prediction is:

1. Suns
2. Knicks
3. Cavs
4. Bulls
5. Mavs
6. Grizz
7. Hawks

1. Lakers
2. Knicks
3. Bulls
4. Suns
5. Cavs
6. Hawks
7. Hawks
8. Grizz
9. Wiz
10. Pels
11. Wolves
12. Hornets
13. Heat
14. Kings

 

[The Derski]

Didn't Booker take all the shots?

Yeah but in his defense no one else could make anything.

 

[shopson67]

Yeah but in his defense no one else could make anything.

Ayton only got 7 attempts lol. He could've given some of these guys a chance. Well, other than Jimmer of course. I thought the NBA was done with him, lol.

 

[msgkings322]

Ayton only got 7 attempts lol. He could've given some of these guys a chance. Well, other than Jimmer of course. I thought the NBA was done with him, lol.

The NBA is done with him. These are the Suns.

 

[shopson67]

draft lottery standings 3/27

1. Knicks (14-60)
2. Suns (17-58) -2.5
3. Cavs (19-56) -4.5
4. Bulls (21-54) -6.5
5. Hawks (27-48) -12.5
6. Mavs (29-45) -15 (top 5 protected or to Hawks)
7. Wizards (30-45) -15.5
8. Grizz (30-44) -16 (top 8 protected or to Celtics)
9. Pelicans (31-45) -16
10. Wolves (33-41) -19
11. Lakers (33-41) -19
12. Hornets (35-39) -21
13. Heat (36-38) -22
14. Kings (37-37) -23 (to Celtics)
15. Magic (37-38) -22.5
16. Pistons (37-37) -23
17. Nets (38-37) -23.5
18. Spurs (43-32) -28.5
19. Thunder (43-31) -29
20. Celtics (44-31) -29.5
21. Jazz (44-30) -30
22. Clippers (45-30) -30.5 (to Celtics)
23. Pacers (45-29) -31
24. Rockets (47-28) -32.5 (to Cavs)
25. Blazers (46-27) -32.5
26. Sixers (47-27) -33
27. Warriors (50-23) -36.5
28. Nuggets (50-23) -36.5 (to Nets)
29. Raptors (52-23) -37.5 (to Spurs)
30. Bucks (56-19) -41.5

 

[Shanemansj13]

The Suns have 5 very winnable games left, should be interesting if the Cavs slide into that #2 spot.

 

[shopson67]

The Suns have 5 very winnable games left, should be interesting if the Cavs slide into that #2 spot.

Interesting how? Their chances at #1 would be unchanged. Interesting would be the Cavs winning a few, allowing the Bulls to climb to 3rd. Highly unlikely given the Cavs remaining games though, unless they surprise a few teams not expecting a game.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Interesting how? Their chances at #1 would be unchanged. Interesting would be the Cavs winning a few, allowing the Bulls to climb to 3rd. Highly unlikely given the Cavs remaining games though, unless they surprise a few teams not expecting a game.

I could care less about other teams lol.

But there odds of falling out of the top 5 decrease by getting that number 2 and they cant fall to 6. But yeah Bulls climbing to 3 would be interesting but I don't see that happening realistically, look at the Cavs schedule

 

[Mecca]

1. Knicks

2. Suns

3. Cavs

4.Hawks

The rest are in Cam Reddish territory

So, meh.

 

[CitySushi]

I was just thinking, who is the worst, best player that a team would trade straight up for Zion. Let’s say cap space doesn’t matter.

CJ McCollum?
Chris Paul?
Kyrie Irving?

 

[wildturkey]

draft lottery standings 3/27

1. Knicks (14-60)
2. Suns (17-58) -2.5
3. Cavs (19-56) -4.5
4. Bulls (21-54) -6.5
5. Hawks (27-48) -12.5
6. Mavs (29-45) -15 (top 5 protected or to Hawks)
7. Wizards (30-45) -15.5
8. Grizz (30-44) -16 (top 8 protected or to Celtics)
9. Pelicans (31-45) -16
10. Wolves (33-41) -19
11. Lakers (33-41) -19
12. Hornets (35-39) -21
13. Heat (36-38) -22
14. Kings (37-37) -23 (to Celtics)
15. Magic (37-38) -22.5
16. Pistons (37-37) -23
17. Nets (38-37) -23.5
18. Spurs (43-32) -28.5
19. Thunder (43-31) -29
20. Celtics (44-31) -29.5
21. Jazz (44-30) -30
22. Clippers (45-30) -30.5 (to Celtics)
23. Pacers (45-29) -31
24. Rockets (47-28) -32.5 (to Cavs)
25. Blazers (46-27) -32.5
26. Sixers (47-27) -33
27. Warriors (50-23) -36.5
28. Nuggets (50-23) -36.5 (to Nets)
29. Raptors (52-23) -37.5 (to Spurs)
30. Bucks (56-19) -41.5

Something to keep in mind when we're all looking at the standings this year is not only did the NBA make the change where the top 3 teams will have the same odd, but they also expanded the draw from 3 to 4. So the top 4 picks will all be drawn.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Man, Booker goes for 50 and they still lose. You got to be fucking kidding me. I mean I feel like the Suns could be loaded at every position with young talent and it isn't going to help them.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I was just thinking, who is the worst, best player that a team would trade straight up for Zion. Let’s say cap space doesn’t matter.

CJ McCollum?
Chris Paul?
Kyrie Irving?

I think the C's would trade Kyrie in a second...money and injuries.

CP3 that is a tough one. He has a HUGE contract but the Rockets were literally 2 games away from a possible championship if he stays healthy.

CJ---hmmm...I think if Portland lost in the 1st or 2nd round again they would do that trade.

I think a lot of teams would trade a star or borderline star player for that #1 pick...Zion is so young, his ceiling is so high and a rookie contract. You can't beat that.

Like I know the Pelicans and AD aren't getting along and this value isn't the same but the Pelicans would trade a top 5 player in AD for the #1 pick. Different scenario though imo

 

[BigKen]

When I saw the title of this thread I though it was congrats to me for winning the $815M Powerball last night.

Signing off permanently......................headin' to Jamiaca.

 

[shopson67]

Man, Booker goes for 50 and they still lose. You got to be fucking kidding me. I mean I feel like the Suns could be loaded at every position with young talent and it isn't going to help them.

Booker may not be an easy player to build around as all he does is shoot. Harden can get away with that better as he also sets up others for shots while still scoring a ton. Booker has assisted on 8 shots in the past 2 games while taking 63. Booker also doesn't defend much and had 11 turnovers the past 2 games. He was only a +8 last night, and was actually a -13 when he put up 59 the night before.

 

[shopson67]

When I saw the title of this thread I though it was congrats to me for winning the $815M Powerball last night.

Signing off permanently......................headin' to Jamiaca.

New Hampshire is in Wisconsin?

 

[shopson67]

I think the C's would trade Kyrie in a second...money and injuries.

Celtics can't trade Kyrie unless he agrees to a S&T. I doubt he will, as if he is already set on leaving, he probably already has a team in mind to use cap space (I assume) without taking away from the roster.

 

[shopson67]

I was just thinking, who is the worst, best player that a team would trade straight up for Zion. Let’s say cap space doesn’t matter.

CJ McCollum?
Chris Paul?
Kyrie Irving?

If I hold that pick, I'm not trading for any of the above.