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This is true. We’re in a worse position. Would have had to give up a top 5 protected pick too, plus maybe 22. But maybe that wasn’t enough. Atl has a guy, and would only move if they could guarantee that. Couldnt do it without moving Orlando out ahead of them. but just wish we’d have overpaid for a guy I think could be a star.

It is literally how the Rockets have consistently built their contender. Draft the best player you can, spin the assets for better players. They also have a scouting dept larger than 3 people though.

You misunderstood. Requires markannen/Lavine to be stars to build around.

It’s what you got thou.

There is the potential that we also just get enough good young assets they can be spun for a star. Requires Markannen/Lavine yo be a star though. And bulls FO not to fall in love with their own talent.

Was secretly hoping they’d trade up for Smith. Chandler Hutchinson it is.

I think if I’m the last few years of baseball and basketball has taught us anything it’s that we don’t know the ceiling of players. At all. watching these awful games this year, the player type of Carter is not ideal. But the “so and so is just X” will get you burned. Dude is 19. You get lucky. i just so wish we could have missed that flipping coin and had Doncic. Kills me.

To show the depths of my convictions, I read a single hype article on Carter and now I'm fine/excited if we get him. Still would be more amped if we got up to 10 and got Knox/Carter. That's a draft.

I mean if his back is truly effed then I would prefer they stay away. This isn't a leg that you squint and hope it works, it's .. .the back. Once again, ladies and gents, there is no simple back surgery. Feel for the kid, but he went against the missouri doctors and got surgery specifically to avoid this.

Sounds like Porter is in free fall, and it's because of the medicals.

I think Hawks were only open to trading down assuming Doncic was gone.

LA fans can think that because for a 30 year period literally everything worked out for LA like that.

That's all that's there so ?‍♂️ Either it's a trade up from 22, future picks, talent, some combo...no idea.

I think tonight is gonna be a lot of fun. https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/6/21/17488940/draft-day-rumors-notes-trades-luka-doncic-mo-bamba According to Kevin O Connor, bulls looking to trade up, bulls looking to trade for 10 (philly), hold the 22 pick, etc. I am really hoping we get some trade fun.

Bagley is obviously a talented scorer but seems like him and markannen are a truly awful fit together.

2034: Bulls make big free agent splash signing 35 year old 10x all star Luka Doncic to a 2 year 500 million contract, joining 37-year old Dennis smith jr for what they hope will be a savvy veteran team that will compete for the playoffs.

rumors of ATL being enamored with Young...Again if Doncic gets past Sac and bulls give up what it takes to get doncic i'm thrilled.

The Birmingham OF may just lose Brett, with Seby gone the DH becomes more available for a guy like Fisher. Booker/Polo back and forth as outfielders.

LOL the dbacks DSL team just won 9-7, with 9 runs on only 4 hits.

I've seen Zack THompson when he's "on" and you think this guy is gonna figure it out. Hopeful that from the bullpen he could find some run in the big leagues. He is quite tall.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?cid=&lid=&org=145&sc=&sid=milb&t=affiliate&ymd=20180621 Jose Rodriguez just homered. 1-5, no ks

You just never know. The teams in the top 5 are not the typical teams and aren't in the typical spots that top 5 teams are, the motivations are a bit different. Only in the last 5-7 years where the top 5 teams highly valued the draft capital did trading up seem impossible, happened a lot in the 00-10s. Could see a return to previous era.

One thing I"ll say about getting the 4 pick, is in my estimation due to the team holding it and their motivations, the #4 pick may be cheaper than a typical #4 any other year, and I think if you put a dollar amount on it there is quite a bit of leeway past $22 mill that it would go if it was straight up sold. Giving up #22, lottery protected 2019 pick, taking on parsons...I think you do that.

Trae could end up being a chucker, I do not think he will. He will probably be bad at defense (so will MPJ, especially if forced to the 3). He averaged almost 9 assists, he pushed the pace of that team to top 15 when it was projected to be top 80. IMO, he will shoot better than he has with shot selection being honed at the NBA level. And some of his strengths like a quick release, if accurate, make a deadly duo with Markannen. On PnR, they'd have to play Young up, making switches likely and Markannen would take on a guard on their way to the hoop. Players like Nwaba who run the court so well would thrive. Players like Lavine? Tough, but they don't need to figure everything out for 2018-19 season. I still like Young a lot and think he's an example of too much counter-hype. And tbh if we can find a ben gordon at 7 that's not that bad. That comp isn't much worse than a lot of what you'll get for Wendall Carter, useful role player for 10+ year career that makes a lot of money but isn't the driving force for success. Maybe he's demare carroll! Great! That's a tossup imo.

When a college draftee has a season ending injury it really downgrades them (for me). They'll basically be age appropriate or more for every year and it's hard to tell.