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Hoops Rumors Live Chat 6/2/2022
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Joel John
11:00
What's sort of offer would convince the top 3 drafting teams to trade down on draft night?
Dana Gauruder
11:05
Depends on what the other team would be willing to offer and where their pick is in the draft. In any case, the offer would have to be substantial. For example, the Young-Doncic trade a few years back -- just to move up two slots, Dallas had to give a future first rounder. So a team like the Spurs, that has 3 picks, including a Top 10 -- even if they were willing to trade all of those picks to move up, it probably wouldn't be enough to get in the top 3. The fact that all 3 picks belong to rebuilding young teams -- they have little incentive to give them up because the whole idea is to get difference makers with high draft picks. And it just so happens that there are 3 projected standouts in this draft.
Guest
11:06
Who would you think the best trade target for 7th pick, blazers?
Dana Gauruder
11:11
For many months, they've been linked to Jerami Grant, who's entering the final year of his contract. Recently, Anunoby of the Raptors has emerged as another potential target. So, they can get a solid, starting forward with that pick, though not an All-Star type player. Toronto's incentive would be to get into the lottery and get a player on a rookie contract rather than trying to retain Anunoby long term. The Pistons could wind up with 2 lottery picks to accelerate their rebuild. In any case, it's a better than 50-50 proposition that the pick will be dealt. Portland seems intent on becoming relevant again and keeping Damian happy.
bravesfansince1966
11:12
If you were the Magic would you trade down with either Oklahoma City or Houston to pick up an asset and still get a top 3 pick. I would trade down and pick either Smith or Banchero. Don't need Holmgren with Carter, Bamba and Isaacs on the roster.
Dana Gauruder
11:16
Depends on how these front offices value these picks. Right now, Banchero is generally considered No. 3 in the pecking order. If Houston is really intent on getting Holmgren or Smith, then the incentive is there. Ditto for OKC if they really value Holmgren significantly higher than Smith or vice versa, as they have a boatload of future assets. I don't think it will happen but a trade with the Rockets is a more likely scenario if they're not sold on Banchero.
Jamoche1
11:16
Several NBA writers have suggested the Cavs should sell high on Jarrett Allen, and moving Mobley to center. In my opinion, a terrible idea. Thoughts?
Dana Gauruder
11:20
A lot of that is influenced by what we've seen in the postseason. Teams going small or relying on big men who can easily switch onto wings and guards. I think the Allen-Mobley pairing worked quite well, though in the current NBA Mobley will eventually be a 5 man. I don't see the need to accelerate that process. Cavs have a good thing going and can always revisit that issue down the road. Allen will still be valued by teams looking for a quality center.
Tinman
11:21
With the number 3 pick in the draft when do you think the rockets will be competitive again? Seems they have a nice base with green and sengun
Dana Gauruder
11:24
I don't they'll challenging for the postseason next season and probably the next. But the No. 3 pick, most likely Banchero, will certainly keep the process moving. They'lll have a framework for future success and you drop in another lottery selection next year, plus using some of those extra first rounders they acquired to make a big trade, and they'll be on their way.
Trog
11:25
Two part question: (1) Are Seattle and Vegas the primary contenders to be the next NBA expansion franchises? (2) If you were a GM taking part of an expansion draft (let's say you can pick from free agents and the "unprotected" part of each existing team's roster - like non-rotation players and bad contracts), who would make up the core of your team?
Dana Gauruder
11:29
I would definitely consider Seattle and Vegas as the top contenders for a franchise. The NBA has been resistant to adding new franchises but at some point it has to go in that direction. It certainly is in the NBPA's best interests to expand because it creates more jobs. As for the second part of the equation, I don't think you'd see the NBA make the same mistake as the NHL, when Vegas was able to make the Cup finals right away. It would all depend on how many players the existing franchises would be allowed to protect but expansion teams would likely focus on getting younger players, with a sprinkling of "bad" contract in order to reach a salary floor.
Trog
11:30
Let's talk about the Mavericks' center position. (1) Is there a practical way for the Mavs to acquire Myles Turner this offseason? (2) Would it be better to shop at the bargain bin for someone like Bismack Biyombo? (3) Is there a market for Dwight Powell and his expiring contract?
Dana Gauruder
11:37
The Mavs front office and Cuban were upfront after the postseason about the need to upgrade their center position and become a better rebounding team. I don't think there's a major market for Powell, given that the Mavs have already made it clear they want to replace him. Turner has one year left on his deal but the Pacers aren't going to just give him away. Dallas owes the Knicks a first-rounder next year, which complicates its aim to acquire another big man. I don't see what kind of package it could put together to satisfy the Pacers but I'm sure the Mavs will explore all options.
Lila Roderick
11:38
How is taking away two draft picks the solution to solving tampering violations? Two players now won’t hear their name called..
Dana Gauruder
11:43
An interesting take on that. I haven't heard of major objections from the NBPA on this subject. I believe those forfeited picks were late second-rounders. Any picks -- first or second round -- are considered assets, thus a penalty if they're taking away. There's not much else the NBA can do, beyond fines and suspensions. Perhaps taking a way a roster spot? But that would also by penalizing a player from making an NBA salary.
Derrick
11:43
The Lakers hired a good coach in Darwin ham. So, do you see them making the playoffs next year if they sign players who can defend and shoot?
Dana Gauruder
11:48
I agree, the Lakers made an excellent choice in Darvin. I covered him when he played for the Pistons. He's paid his dues in the coaching ranks and is well-respected. That being said, it's hard to know whether the Lakers will bounce back until we see what kind of changes they make with the roster. They have precious few assets and seem resigned to keeping Westbrook around and waiting for that enormous salary to come off their books next summer.
76ers
11:48
The 76ers have to look at the last few years as failures, right? Trade for butler and Harris. Let butler go to have Harris and Horford get too big contracts. Had to trade Horford for nothing. Now Butler and Horford went furthe run playoffs than 6ers.didn’t support Simmons and traded him for an older, aging, expensive star. I think they are closer to needing to rebuild than they are to a championship. Bold statement, probably
Dana Gauruder
11:51
I agree that the Sixers have to look at recent seasons as wasted opportunities and now they're in a tough spot regarding Harden. It seemed as if they were committed to giving Harden more years after they acquired but he looked over the hill in the postseason. The bright side is they still have one of the league's premier players, plus a really good young guard in Maxey. However, the Sixers front office has a lot of tough decisions to make if they want to get past Boston, Miami, Milwaukee etc. in future postseasons.
Guest
11:52
Where do you realistically view Caleb Houstan landing? Is there a league consensus on his stock heading into
Dana Gauruder
11:54
I doubt he's been given any type of guarantee to go in the first round. He's projected to get drafted somewhere in the middle of the second round. Perhaps he can work his way into the bottom of the first with some eye-popping workouts in the upcoming weeks.
Ivey
11:55
Are the Kings more likely to draft Ivey or trade the pick? If so, who might they target? I know the Knicks are interested in Ivey, but I don't think they have anyone the Kings would want
Dana Gauruder
11:58
The Kings are well known for throwing curveballs in the draft. Most mocks and draft experts have them picking Ivey as a de facto replacement for Haliburton but I wouldn't bet the house on it. The GM is near the end of his contract, so there's pressure to finally get over the hump and make the playoffs next summer. So yes, I think that pick is in play if they can acquire a vet who can lift them into the postseason.
Joel John
11:59
Do you see Washington dealing Hachimura given their position to draft either Eason or Sochan? Are kings able to get him with a deal around Holmes and Davis?
Dana Gauruder
12:02
The Wizards have a logjam at the forward spots, so I do think Hachimura could be an interesting trade piece. Sacramento could be one of those teams looking for a forward. As for their draft spot, it's really tough to project who'll be there after the first five picks. There might be a guy projected to go 6th or 7th now who slides down. Haliburton is a case in point -- he slid to No. 12.
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