'25-26 NBA Thread

[MuggsyB]

I'd take Yaxel and maybe Morez if the Bucks can get both guys.  Unless one of the ultra heralded guards are still available.   The Washington center doesn't do much for me.  Lendenborg reminds me of a bigger Siakam. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

My quick pre-draft thoughts.

Cam Boozer going third to Memphis will be Luka/Jordan all over again.

Bucks should be able to land a quality guard at either 10 or 13.  Best PG draft since the 2009 (Steph Curry, Jrue Holiday, etc.) draft.

I don't like Nate Ament at all. He's the "high upside" big wing project that almost never works out.  Think Zaire Williams, Cody Williams, or Zach Risacher.

[MuggsyB]

Wagler over Acuff?

Do we have a diminutive citizen bias in play here?

[MuggsyB]

Damn.  Morez could be a stud. 

[Johnny B]

is chase in the draft?

[MuggsyB]

A little surprised the Bucks didn't take YL.  Maybe they get lucky and he's there at 13?

[MuggsyB]

Damn. 

[The Sultan]

is chase in the draft?

He hypothetically could be drafted. He won't be.

[wadesworld]

Hey, John Horst made a draft pick that wasn't someone everyone in the world knows is going to be a complete bust! Date I say, even a good pick!

[MuggsyB]

Hey, John Horst made a draft pick that wasn't someone everyone in the world knows is going to be a complete bust! Date I say, even a good pick!

Burries has skills.  We'll see what happens.

Now what?

[WhiteTrash]

Mara feels like a guy you'd pick if Wemby knocked your team out of the playoffs.......

[MuggsyB]

Mara feels like a guy you'd pick if Wemby knocked your team out of the playoffs.......

He's a massive human being.  Chet has to be better next season. 

[WhiteTrash]

He's a massive human being.  Chet has to be better next season. 

Yeah. I like the pick for OKC. They have put themselves in a position to make that pick. He was projected in the 20's before the NBA playoffs; he should send a thank you note to Wemby.

[The Sultan]

Ament is a bit of a project but don't mind that pick at 13. Solid picks IMO.

[MuggsyB]

Ament is a bit of a project but don't mind that pick at 13. Solid picks IMO.

Definitely a high ceiling but it could take him a few years. 

[WhiteTrash]

Ament is a bit of a project but don't mind that pick at 13. Solid picks IMO.

Bucks have done well.

[Johnny B]

Definitely a high ceiling but it could take him a few years. 

Good thing the bucks have a few down years ahead

[WhiteTrash]

Bulls could have a 6'7", 6'8" backcourt. 

[MuggsyB]

Bulls could have a 6'7", 6'8" backcourt. 

Is Caleb the next KG?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I really like the Brayden Buries pick.  A good defender, strong, solid all around player. 

Not a huge fan of Ament. Welp, let's hope for the best.

[WhiteTrash]

Is Caleb the next KG?

Not sure about that. More like the next Giannis.

[GB Warrior]

I really like the Brayden Buries pick.  A good defender, strong, solid all around player. 

Not a huge fan of Ament. Welp, let's hope for the best.

Burries was one of my favorites outside the big 4. I don't see it with Ament but it's a big swing. I just thought we had Kyle Kuzma at home.

[WhiteTrash]

Memphis is trying to take the Bull's crown as kings of the 2nd round picks. It's a proven winning formula. 

[MuggsyB]

Christian Anderson impressed me all season from TTU. 

[BM1090]

He hypothetically could be drafted. He won't be.

Idk he's going in some mocks and his average ranking is in the 40s to 50s.

But I agree he's the exact type of player that goes undrafted. Older defensive, athletic wing