Quote (Voyaging @ 20 Jun 2017 07:18)

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1) The Mavs have the "Big 9" that they think are the cream of the crop (and ONE of them HAS to be available and so the Mavs like their position). Here are the Big 9 in alphabetical order with likely teams to take them in parentheses (the top 5 players seem to be pretty set at this point unless there is another trade shake up at the top).

Ball (LAL)
Fox (SAC)
Fultz (PHI)
Isaac
Jackson (BOS/PHX)
Monk
Ntilikina
Smith Jr
Tatum (BOS/PHX)

2) The Mavs have two favorites from the likely group that will be taken 6-9: Isaac and Ntilikina.

3) However, Isaac is unlikely and Ntilikina could be nabbed at 8 by NYK.

4) The Mavs are not fans of the "fit" of Smith Jr and Monk, but WILL take them at 9 if it comes to that. Too much talent to pass up, even if the fit isn't ideal.

5) In order to give them options at 9, the Mavs are hoping ORL bites on ZCollins at 6 and/or MIN bites on Markkanen at 7.

6) Standing pat and grabbing whichever of the "Big 9" falls to them is the most likely scenario for draft night.

However, despite liking their position at 9...

1) The Mavs are laying groundwork in case the opportunity arises where a trade up to 7 with MIN becomes a win-win for both clubs (with the Mavs then being able to grab one of their favorites).

2) The Mavs are also laying groundwork for a possible trade back to the 10-12 range if that becomes a win-win (can't pass up) deal. In this case the Mavs will likely target ZCollins or DMitchell (maybe Kennard?) in the event one of the "Big 9" doesn't slip to 10-12.

3) Note that if ZCollins, Markkanen, and/or anyone else not in Big 9 are taken in the top 8 then the Mavs could trade back to 10-12 and still get one of the "Big 9" while also grabbing some other kind of asset(s).

4) Finally, the Mavs are exploring and likely laying the groundwork for the possibility of adding an additional first rounder at 15 or later (POR with luxury tax looming and 3 picks at #15, 20, & 26 is the most natural fit for a deal). Guys like Semi Ojeleye, Derrick White, Justin Jackson, Terrance Ferguson, Og Anunoby, Ike Anigbogu, Justin Patton, and Anzejs Pasecniks are the kind of players who come into play at that point.


tl;dr: standing pat and grabbing whichever of the "Big 9" falls to them is the most likely scenario for draft night.

Quote (Trig @ Jun 20 2017 09:26am)

Butler stays.
Trade all except for lopez butler for high picks
get all the picks
win nba finals
/thread

Quote (darki99 @ Jun 20 2017 07:24am)

based on mike fisher:


no clue, if donnie thinks frank is the real deal, go for him. he wanted to draft greek freek as well. but wouldn't be surprised if its just a smokescreen. i mean the knicks want a pg clearly, and pick #8 and are high on him as well?

if knicks take frank, then mavs are left with one of monk/the forward that fell/DSJ. there's basically a guaranteed overflow of one of the top rated prospects to them.

if markkenen jumps into the top 9 you'll get to select which of the two remaining in the list above is the better fit, but if things play out as expected you just need to take one of those 9.

Quote (darki99 @ 20 Jun 2017 14:24)

1) The Mavs are laying groundwork in case the opportunity arises where a trade up to 7 with MIN becomes a win-win for both clubs (with the Mavs then being able to grab one of their favorites)

Quote (Plaguelord @ Jun 20 2017 04:12am)

No way does lebron go to the bucks