Official 2016 NBA Draft Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Well he's got a lot more size. Ingram has no body at all. I think Simmons has more upside personally. Imo he'll end up being a better scorer than Ingram, he's just got more weapons in his aresenal.

Agreed.

If Simmons develops a jumper, he will be a monster.

The one thing that would give me pause over taking him over Ingram would be his lack of effort, sense of entitlement.

All skill in the world means nothing....you have to want it.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

wow...

ok, now THAT'S a prediction. was thinking MUCH later in the 1st round. if he DOES go that high i'll be a little surprised...

I mean, almost every mock has Orlando taking Skal at #11.

So, maybe....

 

[ericd7633]

I've been thinking the Wolves would draft him, but I haven't read too much about the draft recently and who teams might be interested in.

Depends if they are willing to deal Rubio. If that's the case, Dunn is certainly in play.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I think Draft Day is gonna be fun!

Chad Ford: Celtics (#3), Suns (#4), Wolves (#5), Pelicans (#6), Nuggets (#7), Kings (#8) all shopping their lottery picks.
– via Twitter chadford

 

[Black Adam]

I think Draft Day is gonna be fun!

Chad Ford: Celtics (#3), Suns (#4), Wolves (#5), Pelicans (#6), Nuggets (#7), Kings (#8) all shopping their lottery picks.
– via Twitter chadford

Thursday's gonna be fun, I think...

can't wait...

 

[elw4corps]

I think Draft Day is gonna be fun!

Chad Ford: Celtics (#3), Suns (#4), Wolves (#5), Pelicans (#6), Nuggets (#7), Kings (#8) all shopping their lottery picks.
– via Twitter chadford

I don't know why the nuggets are shopping their pick, they need talent in the backcourt and on the wings

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Is there any truth to the rumor of

Wolves: Russell

Lakers: 5 pick, Shabazz, Gorgui and Tyus

Please god no

 

[CitySushi]

Is there any truth to the rumor of

Wolves: Russell

Lakers: 5 pick, Shabazz, Gorgui and Tyus

Please god no

This makes no sense. That's way over paying for Russell. And Russell is a redundant piece. Wolves need another wing, not a PG.

 

[ericd7633]

Is there any truth to the rumor of

Wolves: Russell

Lakers: 5 pick, Shabazz, Gorgui and Tyus

Please god no

Lakers love Dunn. Wouldn't surprise me if they tried to get back into the top 5. But that's way to much for Russell IMO.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Is there any truth to the rumor of

Wolves: Russell

Lakers: 5 pick, Shabazz, Gorgui and Tyus

Please god no

No thank you

 

[purguy12]

I don't see him projected as being drafted on NBADraft.net or DraftExpress? He's a late second rounder at best by these projections.

yeah he fell a little but i wouldnt mind getting him. maybe not at 14 but maybe we trade back or try and land early 2nd rd pick. kid can play.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I don't know why the nuggets are shopping their pick, they need talent in the backcourt and on the wings

Well, they have Mudiay and Harris.

But, Heild or Jamal Murray would be a perfect back court mate for Emmanuel.....Valentine too if healthy.

They have Jokic, Manimal, Wilson Chandler, Will Barton, Nurkic and Gallo in the frontcourt.

Maybe they think they can make a run if healthy?

 

[CitySushi]

No thank you

If the Lakers were offered that, should have snap agreed and stamped it with no take backs.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

If the Lakers were offered that, should have snap agreed and stamped it with no take backs.

Really? Because right now we have better players than the Wolves are offering, deep on the bench

 

[mr.hockey4242]

No thank you

You drunk??

Secretly a clippers fan??

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

You drunk??

Secretly a clippers fan??

Russell for a couple of bench sitters and D-League players?

Stop smoking crack!

 

[CitySushi]

Really? Because right now we have better players than the Wolves are offering, deep on the bench

Dieng would immediately step in as your starting center. He's really underrated and a really good defensive center with an emerging offensive game. Shabazz would be a nice 6th/7th man on the bench. The 5th pick, you would be able to get one of Dunn, Hield or Murray, which would immediately step in as a starter. Add that you still have the #2 pick and Randle, and you have a dynamic core to grow with. Don't see why anyone would ever pass up that type of deal.

 

[CitySushi]

Well, they have Mudiay and Harris.

But, Heild or Jamal Murray would be a perfect back court mate for Emmanuel.....Valentine too if healthy.

They have Jokic, Manimal, Wilson Chandler, Will Barton, Nurkic and Gallo in the frontcourt.

Maybe they think they can make a run if healthy?

This is exactly why I thought they were a sleeper team last year, but just got derailed by injury. They need another guard to compliment Mudiay and I think they'll have a decent shot at a playoff spot.

I'm also really curious what the Blazers will do in the off-season. They definitely over-achieved last year. No one will take them lightly next year.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

This is exactly why I thought they were a sleeper team last year, but just got derailed by injury. They need another guard to compliment Mudiay and I think they'll have a decent shot at a playoff spot.

I'm also really curious what the Blazers will do in the off-season. They definitely over-achieved last year. No one will take them lightly next year.

Agreed.

I think the Blazers will be one of the few Teams to offer Barnes a max ( Suns too).

I'd prefer Chandler Parsons if I'm them. But, he will be in demand.

If they could trade for Monroe or sign a combo of Horford with Ryan Anderson, Barnes or Parsons?

Oooh we!

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Russell for a couple of bench sitters and D-League players?

Stop smoking crack!

The 5 pick is a bench sitter? Gorgui?

Shit Shabazz is a solid glue guy on most teams much less the dogshit Lakers.

You met @dougplayer? You two would be a real treat of stupidity for us all to enjoy