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I really, really wish we could get Doncic. I'd trade quite a lot to move up for him.

Just to be clear, I don't want us to do that it's just the type of thing I can imagine this front office doing. There's also nothing to indicate that we won't do it either. We don't really have any clue what will happen and we can't trust anything we here as it could all be smokescreens. I also don't think we should be saying "we don't need x position". If Mikal (just as an example I don't necessarily think he will) became an All Star and we didn't pick him because we had Jonathan Simmons, Evan Fournier and T Ross we'd look stupid.

After all this talk of Carter/Bamba/Young we'll probably just draft Mikal Bridges or something.

I love SGA. I prefer him over Sexton but i think I just have a thing for long, fluid guards. If he adds weight (probable) it should make him a better defender and better at finishing through contact. Then he really just needs to alter his jumper mechanics so that he can shoot off the dribble (not so probable). He's got the craftiness, playmaking out of the PnR and catch and shoot down and that alone makes him a serviceable offensive player. If he adds the pull up game he'll be really really scary. His length and lateral athleticism is good enough to guard some wings once he fills out his frame. He's a very WeltHam pick.

Think Lakers might try and pull a deal for Kawhi, then try and sign another top free agent to go with him.

The thing about this draft is, whoever we draft it'll ease whatever fears I had about them. We draft Trae? Cool Weltman and Hammond must think hes a major offensive talent to change our philosphy. Draft Porter Jr? Cool we must think his injury history won't be a problem. Etc.

That's the type of combo I'm hoping for. Low ceiling with high chance to contribute and a boom or bust type prospect.

Porter at 2 to the Kings is such a Kings pick. In an ideal world they do that. Atlanta becomes obsessed with Trae Young and want to trade back with us. We get Doncic. He becomes a future HOFer and the rest is history. More realistically at least Porter going early would help a guy fall to us at 6.

Do we know who Cliffords lead assistant will be yet?

Lots of talk that MPJ had a great workout in front of some execs. Heard that Sac, Grizz and Dallas like him a lot. Probably just smokescreens but it'd be great for our chances of getting Bamba or someone to fall.

I'd be down with this draft. Let Jevon and Devonte battle it out for the 3rd PG spot. Give the other a 2 way contract.

I approve of all of this to be honest.

He kind of reminds me of a less crazy Lance Stephenson.

Said it earlier in the year but since we worked him out ill say it again, im hoping we can get Theo Pinson as an UFA. I know he hasnt got a jumpshot but hes got everything else id look for in a role-playing wing. Long, athletic, rebounds, great passer and ball handler. If he can get to a passable jump shooter hed make a great guard off the bench and could end up being a steal. Honestly I'd consider using a draft pick on him but since he's a 4 year guy who can't shoot I think he's more of an undrafted guy.

We're working out Landry Shamet this coming week apparently.