Which I think is a good thing in his favor. Trade rumors are fun. Actual trades often suck.No one really unless anyone wants to count Butler. That's not the point, just not surprised that talks stalled. They always do with Ainge.
Which I think is a good thing in his favor. Trade rumors are fun. Actual trades often suck.No one really unless anyone wants to count Butler. That's not the point, just not surprised that talks stalled. They always do with Ainge.
The trade has to be approved by the league, physicals taken, etc......prior to being official. This is SOP.Can someone explain the trade logistics here? Why are the Bulls basically picking for Minnesota? Is there a reason the pick wasn't traded?
the nba has a rule where technically you cant trade the picks on draft night until both picks have been made. hence the constant hat swapping.Can someone explain the trade logistics here? Why are the Bulls basically picking for Minnesota? Is there a reason the pick wasn't traded?
The Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?So are the Bulls the favorites for 2018 #1 pick now?
Yes.The Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?
1/2 a season of LaVineThe Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?
Holy shit yes.The Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?
Maybe Hayward would I don't know but George did already have that one "moment" when he thought he'd never play basketball again. It may be different for George to pass on an enormous 5-year deal than it would someone who hasn't ever been through that time when they once thought it was all over. All speculation of course.Won't George be looking for a similar 2+1 deal or whatever it is that Haywode is looking for this year? So he can then again hit the open market as a 10 year vet? I don't think the money is all that different
Good God. Lavine is a 3WS player. Butler is 14.The Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?
Yes! Give them all the raw talent they can get (though LA looks like a bottom 5 team to me right now, but just in case...)Kings take Giles.
Hey TJ, congrats on getting drafted. What do you think the Lakers are getting with Lonzo Ball?
Where are you seeing this... Not doubting you, but are picks really that far ahead on Twitter?Kings take Giles.
Woj had it that earlyWhere are you seeing this... Not doubting you, but are picks really that far ahead on Twitter?
Yeah, Butler was a top ten player last season.The Bulls made the playoffs, is the difference between Butler and Lavine really that big?
Fox Sports RadioWhere are you seeing this... Not doubting you, but are picks really that far ahead on Twitter?
When the trade was made I'm sure he was told it was for Giles at 20 as part of the plan that's why it came out so early.Woj had it that early
Wow. Wasn't Trey Lyles considered a pretty good pick at one point? (I don't have time to follow everybody.)Trey Lyles and #24 to Denver for Mitchell.
How could they have known Giles would still be there?When the trade was made I'm sure he was told it was for Giles at 20 as part of the plan that's why it came out so early.
Draft could be great and it likely won't affect win totals for a long while. See Minnesota.The Kings have had a pretty good draft. Let's just hope the LA pick is 2-5 next year as that Kings pick doesn't look like the same lottery ticket it was prior to this draft (still has a chance to be a decent pick).
Disclaimer - Giles may never be healthy, but I still like the pick for the Kings.
Seriously? You expect a couple non-elite and raw one-and-dones to result in winning NBA games? These picks suggest just the opposite.....that they are going to force feed these kids minutes resulting in MORE losses not less.The Kings have had a pretty good draft. Let's just hope the LA pick is 2-5 next year as that Kings pick doesn't look like the same lottery ticket it was prior to this draft (still has a chance to be a decent pick).
Disclaimer - Giles may never be healthy, but I still like the pick for the Kings.
The draft was actually held this morning. This is just a TV re-enactmentHow could they have known Giles would still be there?
The Kings have some good young bigs in WCS and Labissiere. They might actually aspire to mediocrity next year, but some natural disaster will bring down their 2019 record.Thoughts:
1. No big surprises in terms of picks.
2. Bulls got taken to the cleaners
3. SAC had a surprisingly competent draft.
I'm sure those in the know knew who he worked out for or checked him out physically. It wasn't like he slid to 20.....was anyone in the teens seriously mentioned about taking him?How could they have known Giles would still be there?
Josh Hart, Thomas Bryant, Josh Bell, Caleb Swanigan would all be nice picks at 37.Who are we hoping slides to 37?
Edit: and any chance of packing all three seconds to move up or draft and stash?
Someone who doesn't mind spending the next 12 months in Eastern EuropeWho are we hoping slides to 37?
Alec Peters is my guy there. If for some reason Pasecniks is still there I may have an aneurysm.Josh Hart, Thomas Bryant, Josh Bell, Caleb Swanigan would all be nice picks at 37.
Yes I think that 2019 the Kings may not be one of the five worst teams in the NBA if their picks pan out.Seriously? You expect a couple non-elite and raw one-and-dones to result in winning NBA games? These picks suggest just the opposite.....that they are going to force feed these kids minutes resulting in MORE losses not less.
If the seconds had been part of a package, it means that Tatum is on the move, so I kinda hope not.Who are we hoping slides to 37?
Edit: and any chance of packing all three seconds to move up or draft and stash?
Also, Ivan Rabb, Alec Peters or another post-freshman Big who can rebound.Josh Hart, Thomas Bryant, Josh Bell, Caleb Swanigan would all be nice picks at 37.
I'm thinking it's a rebounder at 37, a Eurostash at 53 and a wild-ass 3-and-D guess at 57.Someone who doesn't mind spending the next 12 months in Eastern Europe
At one point he was being discussed as a lottery pick. The last week or so, his stock has been dropping due to his lack of performance and durability issues such that there was talk of him slipping to the 2nd round (and leading him to decide not to show up for the draft in person).How could they have known Giles would still be there?
I want Jonah Bolden.Who are we hoping slides to 37?
Edit: and any chance of packing all three seconds to move up or draft and stash?