Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread

[daeve]

here we go, things are getting spicy already

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The Golden State Warriors are prepared to trade for Paul George and offer him a full four-year max contract, per @WindhorstESPN

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by daeve

My draft big board finalized (I think):

1. Z Risacher
2. S Castle
3. M Buzelis
4. C Williams
5. D Clingan
6. R Sheppard
7. T Salaun
8. A Sarr
9. D Carter
10. D Knecht

It might be crazy, but I have Risacher & Buzelis 1a/1b

The more I watch Buzelis and think about it, he's got the perfect game to be an NBA star. Scoring, Playmaking, defensive upside w/ his build.

Not so sure about the feel for the game but he's a basketball lifer. His grandparents, both parents played professionally. So he's got a leg up on basically everybody else.

[daeve]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

It might be crazy, but I have Risacher & Buzelis 1a/1b

The more I watch Buzelis and think about it, he's got the perfect game to be an NBA star. Scoring, Playmaking, defensive upside w/ his build.

Not so sure about the feel for the game but he's a basketball lifer. His grandparents, both parents played professionally. So he's got a leg up on basically everybody else.

There is some late talk that Hawks may take him at 1. I hate Castle's shooting but his defense is legit, only reason I have him at 2, and I wouldn't fault anyone for having Buzelis there or even 1st. Risacher is simply best combo of floor and ceiling to me. And as we can all see by what the Knicks just paid for minor star Bridges, 2-way wings are extremely valuable.

[sportzluvr1]

Wouldn’t mind Alpy going to the Suns.

[yiguiri2002]

It's insane to me that the Suns might say no to Sengun + 2-3 of his picks for KD. Specially if they can get some additional role players.

They just got swept, the team is gonna get worse next season, they have a chance to be better AND get their picks back...and they say no?

[jcardstore]

The Rockets would be crazy to include Sengun in that trade. He’s by far their best player and there’s no guarantee KD can even stay healthy at this point in his career

[Makakilo Cards]

Blazers gonna draft another guard and I'm going to cry

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by daeve

There is some late talk that Hawks may take him at 1. I hate Castle's shooting but his defense is legit, only reason I have him at 2, and I wouldn't fault anyone for having Buzelis there or even 1st. Risacher is simply best combo of floor and ceiling to me. And as we can all see by what the Knicks just paid for minor star Bridges, 2-way wings are extremely valuable.

I think Buzelis would be a great fit on the Hawks, even if they don't trade Dejounte.

Trae/Dejounte/(Buzelis/Risacher)/JJ/OO seems like a really solid lineup.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by Makakilo Cards

Blazers gonna draft another guard and I'm going to cry

Could be worse...Magic could be drafting another guard lol

[49ersSF]

The last couple of draft nights have seen very little trades so let's hope tonight we see something different.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by daeve

here we go, things are getting spicy already

Why go young when you can go older?

[Nomad]

Wonder if Pacers can pull off an Andrew Nembhard or a Ben Shepard.

[daeve]

word on the streets is now that Woj had bad intel and is backtracking on KD being made available... lol. Wonder if this upsets KD enough that he asks out. It really is the smart move for them to rake in the assets now but pride will likely prevent that and Suns seem likely to stay wading in the purgatory end of the pool.

Gambadoro] on the Suns trading Kevin Durant: “Last tweet before this plane I’m on leaves - this is a joke! There is zero chance this happens - ZERO”

[patchgenie]

clingan seems to be pretty good. I'd take him over some random French kid. should see edey and Knecht round out the top 10.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by patchgenie

clingan seems to be pretty good. I'd take him over some random French kid. should see edey and Knecht round out the top 10.

“Random French Kid” is a wild statement

That’s all

[asujbl]

Free agent F OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Deal will include a player option and a trade kicker.

[drobfan8]

PG is a massive upgrade over Klay at this point.

Klay can find a better role elsewhere.

Wiggins can get dumped also and GS can grab a big for him.

HOU would be out of their minds to trade Sengun. Dude could be Pau Gasol on a chip squad.

Man did NY overpay for Bridges. Solid squad but I don't see them as a contender unless there's another move coming.

Intrigued what Philly do to keep Embiid happy who must be close to wanting a change of scenery.

And what will the Spurs do to keep Wemby happy and competing this season instead of that horrific tank job the first 50 games.

Dallas also need to make moves. They should actually being going after PG and trade PJ and whatever else.

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

PG is a massive upgrade over Klay at this point.

Klay can find a better role elsewhere.

Wiggins can get dumped also and GS can grab a big for him.

HOU would be out of their minds to trade Sengun. Dude could be Pau Gasol on a chip squad.

Man did NY overpay for Bridges. Solid squad but I don't see them as a contender unless there's another move coming.

Intrigued what Philly do to keep Embiid happy who must be close to wanting a change of scenery.

And what will the Spurs do to keep Wemby happy and competing this season instead of that horrific tank job the first 50 games.

Dallas also need to make moves. They should actually being going after PG and trade PJ and whatever else.

Pretty sure a PG13 trade to the Dubs would involve Wiggins (as well as Kuminga, some others, and picks).

Currently, PG13 is an upgrade over Klay. How much depends on his health. However, depleting depth for him doesn't really get the Dubs to where they need to be IMO.

[Makakilo Cards]

Someone please tell me Deni Avdija is a good player...

[daeve]

good move for Portland

[Adrian Wojnarowski] The Washington Wizards are trading F Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick tonight and 2029 pick, sources tell ESPN.

[jcardstore]

Am I the only one who thinks Alex Sarr’s brother is Nipsey reincarnated??

[Siberian13]

Go Hawks. No way they mess it up again.

[glassofwater]

Topps now cards tonight who will not have autos next year in panini

[patchgenie]

a can congrats

[jcardstore]

Really solid pick for the Hawks. I think he’s one of the couple guys who have a #1 ceiling.