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2016 NBA Draft Thread

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Thursday, June 23, 2016 | Time: 7 pm | TV: ESPN 

I think this draft should be very eventful as this year's draft class isn't star studded. The first two picks are set but things will get unpredictable after that. With several teams without draft picks and a team like Boston holding a handful of picks, don't be surprised if there are plenty of trades.

It'll be interesting to see what the Hornets do with their pick. Will they stay put or will they trade it? They must consider the free agency period that looms when handling moves tonight. Any predictions?

This may be a deep draft but there really isn't a ton of talent. I think this makes for an interesting draft to watch.

First Round Order: 1. Sixers | Ben Simmons, LSU, 2. Lakers | Brandon Ingram, Duke , 3. Celtics | Jaylen Brown, Cal, 4. Suns | Dragan Bender, Croatia , 5. T'Wolves | Kris Dunn, Providence, 6. Pelicans | Buddy Hield, OU 7. Nuggets | Jamal Murray, Kentucky, 8. Suns | Marquese Chriss, Washington, 9. Raptors | Jakob Poeltl, Utah, 10. Bucks | Thon Maker, Australia  11. Thunder | Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga, 12. Hawks | Taurean Prince, Baylor 13. Kings | Georgios Papagiannis, Greece, 14. Bulls | Denzel Valentine, MSU. 15. Nuggets | Juan Hernangomez, Spain 16. Celtics | Guerschon Yabusele, France 17. Grizzlies | Wade Baldwin IV, Vandy, 18. Pistons | Henry Ellenson, Marquette, 19. Nuggets | Malik Beasley, FSU, 20. Nets | Caris LeVert, Michigan, 21. Hawks | DeAndre Bembry, SJU, 22. Kings | Malachi Richardson, SU 23. Celtics | Ante Zizic, Croatia, 24. Sixers | Timothe Luwawu, France, 25. Clippers | Brice Johnson, UNC, 26. Sixers | Furkan Korkmaz, Turkey, 27. Raptors | Pascal Siakam, NMSU 28. Kings | Skal Labissiere, Kentucky, 29. Spurs | Dejounte Murray, Washington, 30. Warriors | Damian Jones, Vandy

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1 minute ago, The Huddler said:

well tonight was a bust.. getting all amped for the draft and .....

 

 

I was amped for the draft tonight because of the possibilities, and likelihood, of all the trades. I wasn't really excited to see who we'd pick at 22, so this trade doesn't  lessen the excitement for me.

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I dont feel like looking, but iirc, didnt belinelli sign a 2 yr deal with sac last year?

I ask because it genuinely shows how stupid our FO is anx how skittish they are of drafting anyone now bc theyve been so bad at it.  Why do i say that?  Bc why trade a first round pick for a historically inconsistent outside shooter for one year, when if thats what you really wanted, you could target one in the draft and have him for 4 years or so?

Just stupid...  i already had low expectations going in after the last few drafts, but this was an even worse move than I couldve imagined.  We traded a first rounder for a MLE guy who shafted us in FA last year for a dysfunctional Sacramento team.  I give up...

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He's signed for this year and next I believe. I will say it's extremely cap friendly.

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So, there was an offer from the Bulls that would send Lavine, Pick 5 (Dunn) for Butler. I would have done that in a heartbeat if I was Minnesota. Especially since they already have Rubio. It's not like they are in dire need of a PG.

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